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RRFC 31:Winn vs Monto PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zak Kanjo (ranked 3840 p4p, 401 weight class) and John Hardin (ranked 22019 p4p, 520 weight class). John Hardin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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189 lbs
5 - 9 - 1 |
Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zak Kanjo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, John Hardin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kanjo misses with a takedown
and Hardin counters with a head kick. That will keep Kanjo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hardin.
Nice sprawl there from Hardin as Kanjo shoots in.
Kanjo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hardin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hardin connects with a body shot.
Hardin drops Kanjo with a beautiful combination! Kanjo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hardin is looking for the KO!
Kanjo is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kanjo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hardin counters with a big left hand that crumples Kanjo! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Hardin!
The defeated Zak Kanjo had this to say: 'Fuck the haters'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro Lozano (ranked 4185 p4p, 397 weight class) and Reagan Shields (ranked 4764 p4p, 421 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alejandro Lozano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reagan Shields!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields gets a takedown into half guard.
Lozano has one foot on Shields's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Lozano bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Shields! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Shields is rocked!
It looks like Reagan Shields has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lozano tries to stand but Shields is controlling from the bottom.
Shields is still in real trouble! Can Lozano finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shields wants to sweep here but Lozano controlling him for the moment.
Shields seems to have recovered his senses.
Lozano trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shields's guard.
Shields looking to control.
Lozano wants to stand but Shields is controlling his posture from full guard.
Shields lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lozano wants to stand and escape but Shields is having none of it.
Lozano wants to get back to his feet but Shields passes into half guard.
Lozano kicks off Shields and gets to his feet.
Shields fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lozano to the ground. Shields is now in Lozano's guard.
Shields sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shields stops Lozano from standing up.
Shields 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.
Lozano is wriggling around but Shields manages to pass to half guard.
Lozano is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields stalling.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lozano tries to kick Shields off but Shields keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Shields is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lozano looks like he's trying to stand up.
Shields lands strikes from half guard.
Shields performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Shields slips a nice elbow through Lozano's hands, connecting with Lozano's forehead.
Shields is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shields is trying to control the action in half guard but Lozano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lozano wants to get back to his feet.
Shields is looking for a kimura here.
Shields controlling the action here.
Lozano is looking to escape.
Shields controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lozano won't allow Shields to pass to mount.
Lozano scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Shields manages to mount him!
Lozano squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Shields controlling from mount.
Shields is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Lozano is in real trouble.
Lozano is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Good control from Shields.
Shields has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lozano has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
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 Alejandro Lozano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Reagan Shields's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lozano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shields moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shields shoots in and bounces Lozano off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lozano keeping moving, preventing Shields from controlling successfully.
Shields is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shields is working Lozano over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lozano is looking to stand up but Shields isn't so interested in that idea.
Shields passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lozano pushes Shields away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Shields gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Lozano's face as Shields controls the position.
Lozano is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Shields trying to control the action but Lozano is working from the bottom.
Shields happy to just control the position for now.
Shields wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lozano keeps working.
Shields tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shields wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lozano keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lozano is trying to get back to his feet.
Shields works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Shields working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Shields scores with a couple of short elbows.
Lozano is trying to buck Shields off.
Shields working the body and head with strikes.
Lozano tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Shields content just to control the position here.
Shields with the ground and pound from mount.
Lozano wants to try and get back to his feet.
Shields is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Lozano is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Reagan Shields!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Barry Diemomd (ranked 2902 p4p, 157 weight class) and Boy Bawang (ranked 3578 p4p, 189 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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141 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barry Diemomd!
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, Boy Bawang!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diemomd lands an overhand right.
Diemomd looks to throw the jab but Bawang is out of range.
Bawang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diemomd.
A jab from Diemomd misses.
Bawang ducks under a wild hook from Diemomd.
It seemed like Bawang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bawang tries to clinch up but Diemomd circles away and keeps his distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diemomd.
Bawang dodges the punch combination from Diemomd.
Bawang has Diemomd up against the cage in a clinch.
Bawang scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diemomd prevents a body shot from Bawang.
Bawang tries a body shot but Diemomd blocks it.
Bawang tries to work over Diemomd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Bawang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bawang lands a nice shot to the body.
Diemomd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bawang blocks a body shot from Diemomd.
Bawang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bawang lands a left hand.
Bawang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bawang has a couple of punches blocked by Diemomd.
A short right from Bawang.
Bawang avoiding damage as Diemomd throws knees to the body.
Bawang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diemomd swings wildly with an uppercut but Bawang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diemomd is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Diemomd stalling in the clinch but Bawang improves position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bawang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bawang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bawang tries to throw a body punch but Diemomd avoids it by throwing Bawang back against the cage.
Bawang has a couple of punches blocked by Diemomd.
Bawang pushes Diemomd back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bawang tries a body shot but Diemomd blocks it.
Diemomd is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Diemomd struggles to land a body shot inside as Bawang controls his hands.
Bawang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bawang digs a right hand underneath Diemomd's ribcage. Diemomd let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diemomd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bawang takes the fight into the clinch.
Bawang can't find room to land a body shot as Diemomd controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bawang swings wildly with an uppercut but Diemomd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diemomd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bawang throws a head punch that misses.
Diemomd really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bawang blocks an elbow strike from Diemomd.
Bawang has a couple of punches blocked by Diemomd.
Bawang has a couple of punches blocked by Diemomd.
Diemomd is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bawang is keeping busy.
Diemomd breaks the clinch.
Bawang works Diemomd's body with a nice hook.
Bawang scores with a three punch combo!
Barry Diemomd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diemomd misses with a looping right.
Bawang staying out of range there.
Diemomd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diemomd throws a lazy body kick
and Bawang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bawang closes the distance and pushes Diemomd back into the cage.
Bawang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diemomd backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bawang tries to work over Diemomd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diemomd trying to land knees to the body.
Diemomd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bawang's elbow.
Nice body punch from Bawang - that landed with a thud.
Diemomd misses with an elbow over the top.
Diemomd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bawang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bawang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diemomd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bawang forces Diemomd back against the cage and clinches.
Diemomd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bawang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bawang moves in looking to clinch but Diemomd pushes him off.
Diemomd is looking to chop away at Bawang's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boy Bawang 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.
Diemomd tests Bawang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bawang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bawang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diemomd.
Bawang moves into the clinch.
Diemomd has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bawang lands a shoulder strike.
Bawang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bawang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diemomd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bawang lands a body punch.
Bawang lands a right hand.
Diemomd breaks the clinch.
Diemomd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bawang tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bawang wants to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Diemomd there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bawang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bawang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bawang tries to clinch up but Diemomd circles away and keeps his distance.
Diemomd throws a front kick aimed at Bawang's knee but Bawang avoids it well.
Diemomd throws a right and a left that Bawang avoids nicely.
Bawang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bawang tries to clinch there but Diemomd circles away.
Bawang is looking to clinch but Diemomd is avoiding it.
Bawang swings for the body but Diemomd moves out of range.
Bawang clinches with his opponent.
Bawang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bawang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bawang lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Bawang as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Bawang.
Diemomd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bawang moves into the clinch.
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!
Diemomd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bawang is looking to clinch but Diemomd is avoiding it.
Diemomd looks to land a right hand but Bawang moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Bawang.
Diemomd appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bawang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diemomd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bawang tries to clinch but Diemomd is having none of it.
Bawang throws a series of punches but Diemomd avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bawang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big right from Diemomd misses.
Bawang appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Diemomd throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diemomd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bawang.
Bawang avoids the head kick by Diemomd.
Diemomd tries to bum rush Bawang with a series of wild strikes but Bawang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bawang moves in looking to clinch but Diemomd pushes him off.
Bawang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bawang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bawang throws a body punch but Diemomd moves out of range.
Bawang jabs at Diemomd's body.
Bawang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bawang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diemomd in his tracks.
Barry Diemomd is winning the standup battle so far.
Bawang moves in looking to clinch but Diemomd pushes him off.
Diemomd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bawang is looking to clinch but Diemomd is avoiding it.
Barry Diemomd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bawang pushes Diemomd up against the cage in a clinch.
Diemomd manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Bawang misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bawang throws a nice looking combination but Diemomd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diemomd misses with a looping right.
Sloppy strikes from Bawang. Those never looked like landing.
Bawang slips under a jab from Diemomd.
Bawang is looking to clinch.
Bawang looks to land a combination but Diemomd avoids it well.
Diemomd misses with a low kick.
Diemomd scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Diemomd throws an overhand right that lands on Bawang's shoulder, as Bawang tries to avoid the shot.
Bawang takes the fight into the clinch.
Diemomd is trying to stall.
Diemomd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boy Bawang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Diemomd throws a looping overhand right but Bawang ducks down to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bawang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bawang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice jab there from Bawang.
Bawang closes the distance looking to clinch
and Diemomd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bawang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diemomd, pushing him back against the cage.
Bawang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diemomd's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diemomd tries a knee to the head but Bawang blocks it.
Bawang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diemomd pushes off an throws an elbow but Bawang leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Diemomd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bawang doesn't manage to clinch there - Diemomd circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bawang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diemomd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Diemomd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bawang scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diemomd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bawang.
Diemomd misses with a straight left.
Bawang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boy Bawang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bawang tries to work over Diemomd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bawang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diemomd tries to stall but Bawang uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Bawang fails to land.
Diemomd's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bawang tries to work over Diemomd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bawang lands a nice uppercut.
Bawang misses with a punch to the body.
Diemomd prevents a body shot from Bawang.
Barry Diemomd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diemomd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bawang tries to clinch but Diemomd is having none of it.
Bawang tries to clinch there but Diemomd circles away.
Diemomd misses with a double jab
and Bawang counters with a three punch combo that has Diemomd backing up. Diemomd nods at Bawang to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Bawang tries to clinch up.
Diemomd misses the jab.
Diemomd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diemomd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bawang instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bawang fails to land.
Bawang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diemomd working aggressively here.
Bawang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bawang fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diemomd will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bawang up against the cage.
Bawang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diemomd's elbow.
Bawang struggles to land a body shot inside as Diemomd controls his hands.
Bawang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bawang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diemomd missing with knees to the body.
Bawang misses with a punch on the inside.
Diemomd breaks from the clinch.
Bawang moves into range and clinches up with Diemomd.
Diemomd prevents a body shot from Bawang.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diemomd.
Bawang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Diemomd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bawang.
Diemomd throws an elbow that misses.
Diemomd stalls.
Bawang misses with a body punch.
Diemomd blocking some punches.
Diemomd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bawang scores with a one two! Diemomd had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bawang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Bawang fails to land.
Bawang misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Diemomd fails to land.
Boy Bawang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diemomd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boy Bawang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bawang 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boy Bawang!
Boy Bawang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Adam Johnson (ranked 1860 p4p, 198 weight class) and Klaus Silverstein (ranked 3150 p4p, 278 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Klaus Silverstein!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silverstein fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silverstein wants to clinch.
Johnson clinches up with Silverstein and pushes him back against the cage.
Silverstein fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverstein is looking to take this one to the mat.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Johnson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Silverstein is looking for a takedown.
Adam Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klaus Silverstein.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Silverstein pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Silverstein.
Silverstein misses with a combination
and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown. Silverstein fights it but they end up in guard.
Silverstein has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silverstein is keeping the position for now.
Silverstein seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Johnson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Silverstein manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Johnson has Silverstein in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson working for a triangle but Silverstein defends it easily.
Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silverstein defends well.
My spies in Rio Fight Academy inform me that Silverstein has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silverstein sitting in guard here, content to control.
Silverstein's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Silverstein got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silverstein has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
Silverstein showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Silverstein wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silverstein can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silverstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silverstein is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnson rushes Silverstein and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson has been working on his balance at Shut Up & Train! {$950}, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Silverstein.
Johnson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Silverstein is trying to keep an underhook but Johnson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Johnson prevents Silverstein from improving his position.
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Silverstein defends the submission attempt.
Silverstein is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is pressing down on Silverstein's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silverstein is holding on for now.
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Silverstein defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson passes to side control.
Johnson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Silverstein rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Johnson's guard! Nice work there by Silverstein!
Silverstein controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silverstein is one step ahead there.
Johnson is working an open guard so Silverstein takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Silverstein gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants a takedown.
Johnson is looking for a takedown.
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Silverstein after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silverstein wants a takedown.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Silverstein avoids them all with ease.
Johnson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Silverstein looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silverstein is trying to improve his position.
Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silverstein has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silverstein is holding Johnson down, trying to stall.
Silverstein is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Silverstein is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Johnson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Silverstein trying to control but Johnson postures up.
Johnson seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Silverstein has recovered full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Silverstein is proving hard to escape from.
Johnson has gone for a leg lock! Silverstein slips out almost immediately though and dives into Johnson's guard.
Silverstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silverstein controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Adam Johnson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silverstein avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Johnson looking for a takedown.
Johnson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Silverstein is trying to keep an underhook but Johnson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Johnson is working for a kimura but Silverstein is defending it quite comfortably.
Silverstein looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Silverstein.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Silverstein is defending well.
Johnson is working for a submission of some sort.
Johnson is looking for a kimura here.
Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silverstein sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silverstein trying to control but Johnson postures up.
Silverstein keeping control of the position.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silverstein has managed to free his arm - good work.
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Silverstein is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Silverstein defends the submission attempt.
Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silverstein sees it coming and defends easily.
Silverstein trying to control from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Silverstein is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
Johnson is thwarting Silverstein's attempts to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four 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.
Nice sprawl there from Silverstein as Johnson shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silverstein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Silverstein is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
The crowd cheers as Silverstein lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Silverstein moves away and avoids it.
Silverstein takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silverstein tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silverstein throws a body shot but no joy.
Silverstein tries to clinch up.
Klaus Silverstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silverstein scores with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Johnson!
Adam Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charles Farias (ranked 2750 p4p, 303 weight class) and Matt Van Bromer (ranked 2378 p4p, 261 weight class). Farias comes to the cage accompanied by Notorious B.I.G - Juicy. Van Bromer has chosen Go To War - Nothing More as his entrance music. 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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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charles Farias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Van Bromer!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Van Bromer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Farias - the referee stops the clock and Van Bromer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Farias. Van Bromer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Farias pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Van Bromer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Farias defends it well.
Farias clinches.
Farias throws a knee to the head but misses.
Farias throws a knee to the head but misses.
Van Bromer manages to break the clinch.
Farias scores with a nice head shot.
Van Bromer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Farias to the ground. Van Bromer is now in Farias's guard.
Van Bromer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Van Bromer postures up in Farias's guard and throws a big left but Farias blocks it.
Van Bromer throws an elbow that misses. Farias uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Van Bromer's guard. Nice move by Farias!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Bromer wants to sweep here but Farias controlling him for the moment.
Van Bromer controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Bromer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Farias defends well.
Farias trying to stand up but can't free himself from Van Bromer's guard.
Farias being controlled here momentarily.
Farias wants to stand but Van Bromer is controlling his posture from full guard.
Van Bromer working for a triangle but Farias defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Van Bromer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Farias is aware though and is defending well.
Farias trying to stand up but can't free himself from Van Bromer's guard.
Van Bromer is looking for a triangle but Farias pushes his legs off easily.
Farias is looking to stand up but Van Bromer won't let him.
Van Bromer wants to improve his position but instead Farias has moved into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Bromer keeping hold of Farias's head, controlling as best he can.
Van Bromer is trying to control but can't.
Van Bromer desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Farias knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Van Bromer on the ground.
Van Bromer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's four 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.
Farias wants to stand up but Van Bromer is controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Van Bromer shoots for a takedown but Farias saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Van Bromer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Farias tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Farias lands a head kick. Van Bromer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Farias lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Farias wants to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Van Bromer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fight stays on the outside here - Farias looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Bromer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Farias avoids it really well and circles away.
Farias is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Van Bromer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Farias 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.
Van Bromer gets a takedown into half guard.
Van Bromer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Van Bromer trying to control from half guard but Farias is working away.
Van Bromer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Farias has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farias blocking the ground and pound attempt from Van Bromer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farias wants to get back to his feet.
Farias is not content to let Van Bromer control the position.
Farias blocking the ground and pound attempt from Van Bromer.
Farias tries to get to full guard but Van Bromer has control of the leg.
Van Bromer slows the pace down in half guard.
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.
Farias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Van Bromer dives in and grabs Farias's left leg, looking for a takedown. Farias pushes down on Van Bromer's head and hops out.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Farias.
Farias lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Farias feints and then cracks Van Bromer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Bromer down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Farias looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Farias fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Van Bromer or perhaps it was just good defense by Farias, which made it look bad.
Van Bromer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Charles Farias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Van Bromer.
Farias wants to clinch up but Van Bromer keeps it at a distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Farias!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farias lands a head kick!
Farias swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Van Bromer.
Farias has managed to clinch.
Farias tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Van Bromer works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Van Bromer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Farias has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Bromer trying to control the position from guard on top but Farias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Bromer throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Bromer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Van Bromer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Farias trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Van Bromer fails with a takedown attempt.
Van Bromer tries for a takedown but Farias circles away easily
and Farias counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farias moves to clinch but Van Bromer breaks away
and Van Bromer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Farias is looking to stand back up but Van Bromer counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Farias.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Farias dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Farias looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Farias looks for the body kick but Van Bromer saw that one coming.
Charles Farias is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Bromer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Van Bromer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Farias pinned against the cage. Farias gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice body kick there by Farias.
Farias throws a nice head kick!
Van Bromer throws a low kick but Farias moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farias lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Van Bromer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Farias is trying to defend but Van Bromer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Farias tries to kick Van Bromer off in order to stand up. Van Bromer Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farias is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Van Bromer is controlling him well.
Van Bromer wants to control but Farias is keeping him busy.
Van Bromer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Farias has escaped the position, nice work there.
Farias is not content to let Van Bromer control the position.
Van Bromer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Farias is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Bromer can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farias is trying to control Van Bromer's posture but Van Bromer avoids it.
Farias dodges the ground and pound from Van Bromer.
Van Bromer throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Van Bromer slows the pace down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farias avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Van Bromer.
Farias is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Van Bromer controls the position from side control.
Van Bromer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Farias's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.
Farias is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Matt Van Bromer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Van Bromer postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Van Bromer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Van Bromer with the ground and pound but Farias regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Farias showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Farias, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Farias!
A very excited looking Charles Farias 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.
In defeat, Matt Van Bromer stepped up to the mic, saying 'That's not good'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Garaile Lban (ranked 1818 p4p, 223 weight class) and Araki Kenjiro (ranked 2384 p4p, 279 weight class). 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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170 lbs
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181 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Garaile Lban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Araki Kenjiro!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenjiro takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kenjiro misses the shot to the body.
Lban appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kenjiro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lban has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kenjiro tries to land a front kick but Lban steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kenjiro misses with the combination.
Lban circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kenjiro's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kenjiro's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kenjiro throws the left hand but Lban avoids the punch easily.
Araki Kenjiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lban looks to land a right hand but Kenjiro moved out of range.
Kenjiro throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lban counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kenjiro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lban blocks a head kick by Kenjiro.
Lban swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A head kick misses from Kenjiro.
Lban scores with a hook to the body. Kenjiro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Lban scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kenjiro swings widly with a right hand
and Lban counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenjiro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kenjiro looks winded!
Kenjiro throws a push kick but Lban slaps the foot to one side.
Kenjiro throws a leg kick
and Lban counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lban throws a body punch but Kenjiro moves out of range.
Lban bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kenjiro's head backwards.
Kenjiro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lban finds it's way round the side to connect with Kenjiro's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lban darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kenjiro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lban makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
An inside leg kick from Kenjiro misses.
Lban jabs at Kenjiro's body.
Lban throws a series of punches but Kenjiro avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenjiro misses with an uppercut
enabling Lban to counter with a crisp jab.
Kenjiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lban scores with a nice head shot.
Kenjiro is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenjiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Lban misses the target.
Kenjiro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lban blocks a head kick by Kenjiro.
Lban fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kenjiro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kenjiro thows a leg kick but Lban checks it
letting Lban counter with a right hand.
Lban jabs Kenjiro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lban feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kenjiro sprawling to the canvas! Kenjiro rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Lban finish him?!
Kenjiro is still on wobbly legs! Can Lban finish him?
Kenjiro wants to clinch but Lban slips to the side
and Lban counters with a big left hand that crumples Kenjiro! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Garaile Lban!
Our winner, Garaile Lban, 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 David Webb (ranked 979 p4p, 110 weight class) and Curtis Pattonson (ranked 3121 p4p, 278 weight class). David Webb has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, David Webb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Curtis Pattonson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webb tries for a takedown but Pattonson circles away easily
and Pattonson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pattonson preventing the sweep.
Pattonson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Webb looking for a sweep. Not yet Webb, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Webb wants to stand but Pattonson is controlling the position.
Pattonson sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pattonson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Webb has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pattonson has managed to get both his arms back between Webb's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pattonson postures up in Webb's guard and throws a big left but Webb blocks it.
Pattonson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pattonson trying to control the position from guard on top but Webb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Webb fails with a takedown attempt.
Pattonson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Webb.
Webb gets a double leg takedown into Pattonson's guard.
Webb throws a big elbow that misses.
Webb is fighting to break Pattonson's control of his arms but Pattonson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Webb lands a couple of elbows.
Webb scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pattonson looking for a sweep. Not yet Pattonson, not yet.
Webb is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pattonson looking to control.
Webb is looking to work some ground and pound but Pattonson has wrist control.
Webb missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pattonson looking for a guillotine here but Webb defends easily.
Webb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pattonson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Webb keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pattonson's head.
Webb advances to half guard.
Pattonson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webb is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Webb 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.
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. Webb connects with a nice short shot to Pattonson's temple.
Webb seems to be looking for submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pattonson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Webb is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Webb not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pattonson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Webb has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Webb raining down shots from the mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webb landing strikes from the mount and Pattonson is in trouble!
Webb raining down hammerfists from mount.
Webb postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pattonson looks a forlorn figure.
Pattonson looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Webb postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Pattonson is out cold - huge knockout for Webb!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). David Webb!
David Webb took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sho Nuff (ranked 1197 p4p, 167 weight class) and Eric Dungey (ranked 2321 p4p, 282 weight class). Eric Dungey has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sho Nuff's chin.
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29
215 lbs
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216 lbs
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Excellent 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
10 - 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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Dungey!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dungey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nuff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Dungey tries to get set, Nuff tries to push him back and clinch up but Dungey manages to avoid the attempt.
Nuff with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dungey throws a series of punches but Nuff moves out of range.
Nuff tries to counter by clinching up but Dungey breaks away and moves out of range.
Nuff scores with a nice body kick.
Nuff throws a series of punches but Dungey avoids them all with ease.
Dungey defending well as Nuff loads up on a big left hand.
Nuff blocks a head kick by Dungey.
Dungey throws an overhand right that lands on Nuff's shoulder, as Nuff tries to avoid the shot.
A nice combination there by Nuff.
Dungey slips a jab and a cross from Nuff.
Dungey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nuff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nuff throws a series of punches but Dungey avoids them all with ease.
Dungey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nuff circles away quickly and effectively.
Dungey throws a series of punches but Nuff avoids them all with ease.
Dungey tries to land a leg kick but Nuff saw it coming and moves away.
Nuff throws a sloppy head kick
letting Dungey counter with a right hand.
Dungey avoids the head kick by Nuff.
Nuff looks to throw a body kick
and Dungey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dungey throws a jab when Nuff was well out of range.
Nuff is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dungey.
Nuff has closed the distance and engaged Dungey in a clinch.
Nuff prevents Dungey from breaking the clinch.
Nuff is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nuff lands with a short shot to the head.
Dungey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nuff backwards.
Nuff lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dungey backwards.
Dungey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dungey misses with a body shot.
Nuff throws a head kick that misses.
Nuff looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dungey! But no joy.
Dungey moves out of range of the body kick from Nuff.
Nuff takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Dungey ducks under a wild hook from Nuff.
Sho Nuff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nuff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dungey appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nuff misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dungey throws a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuff throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nuff throws a push kick but Dungey slaps the foot to one side.
Nuff tries to clinch but Dungey is having none of it.
Dungey scores with a decent looking hook.
Nuff misses with a wild body shot.
Nuff throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dungey keeps the fight on the outside.
Dungey connects with a high kick.
Nuff takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nuff looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nuff sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dungey with a nice cross.
Nuff is rocked!
A nice inside leg kick there by Dungey. That's going to slow Nuff down.
Oh Nuff is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nuff looks to throw a body kick
and Dungey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nuff gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dungey throws an elbow but it misses.
Dungey blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dungey lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Nuff to his knees! Dungey keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Dungey!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Jones (ranked 637 p4p, 88 weight class) and Basil Borcea (ranked 1523 p4p, 191 weight class). Basil Borcea has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
6 - 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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Basil Borcea!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borcea displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Borcea drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jones defends it well.
Borcea misses the shot to the body.
Jones gets the takedown into side control.
Borcea takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Borcea is trying to improve his position.
Jones scores with a couple of short elbows.
Borcea is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Borcea regains half guard.
Jones prevents Borcea from improving his position.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jones throws a strike but Borcea avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borcea is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Borcea might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jones haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Borcea looking to control but Jones passes into half guard.
Jones is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones thows a huge punch but Borcea dodges it nicely.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones drops an elbow to the side of Borcea's head.
Borcea is doing well to control the position and prevent Jones from advancing to side control.
Jones prevents Borcea from improving his position.
Borcea avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Jones 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.
Borcea is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borcea's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Borcea blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Borcea trying to control from the bottom.
Jones working over Borcea with some ground and pound. Borcea looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Borcea makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Borcea.
Borcea working a defensive guard but Jones passes into half guard.
Borcea makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Borcea.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Borcea keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones distracts Borcea with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Borcea trying to control the position.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Borcea working a defensive guard here.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Borcea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA ($800/week) inform us that Borcea has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borcea preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Borcea utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Borcea's head.
Borcea controlling the position.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Borcea preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Borcea is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Borcea had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Jones dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Borcea sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Borcea.
Borcea stuffs the takedown.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Borcea.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Borcea manages to avoid it.
Borcea takes one on the button.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bubba Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Borcea has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Borcea is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Borcea has hold of Jones's hands but Jones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Borcea is controlling Jones's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Borcea tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Jones lands with a punch from half guard.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones thows a huge punch but Borcea dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borcea is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones slips a nice elbow through Borcea's hands, connecting with Borcea's forehead.
Borcea is rocked!
Jones lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Borcea! More strikes land and this one is all over! Jones jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Jones!
After winning the bout, Bubba Jones thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Winn (ranked 611 p4p, 83 weight class) and Davido Monto (ranked 705 p4p, 97 weight class). Winn comes into the arena with Coolio - Gangsta's Paradise blaring out of the sound system. 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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196 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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195 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jerome Winn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Davido Monto!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monto staying out of range there.
Monto with the counter takedown but Winn avoids it easily.
Monto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winn.
Winn stuffs the takedown.
Winn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Winn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Monto or perhaps it was just good defense by Winn, which made it look bad.
Winn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Monto counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Winn keeping full guard, as Monto tries to pass.
Monto throwing strikes from guard but Winn blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Monto throws an elbow that misses. Winn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Monto's guard. Nice move by Winn!
Monto 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! Winn rolls with it to try and escape but Monto cranks on the arm and Winn is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Davido Monto!
Davido Monto is the new middleweight champion!
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