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HFC 14 - Tanner vs Tragedy III PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jon Rambo (ranked 2977 p4p, 296 weight class) and Cranky Smith (ranked 3004 p4p, 298 weight class). Jon Rambo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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149 lbs
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155 lbs
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Brawler
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Rambo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cranky Smith!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith drives through with a takedown into Rambo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rambo has his feet on Smith's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rambo tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way.
Smith shoots in and bounces Rambo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rambo is looking to stand back up but Smith counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Rambo.
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!
Smith is keen to just control but Rambo is a slippery customer.
Rambo's coaches at London MMA Club 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.
Rambo tries to kick Smith off but Smith keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rambo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rambo is trying to stand up here but Smith is controlling him well.
Smith looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rambo defending well though.
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith not doing much here.
Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rambo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rambo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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.
Rambo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Smith not doing much here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rambo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rambo is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
Smith is working for a kimura but Rambo is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Rambo defend it? Smith steps over the head and cranks it - Rambo is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cranky Smith!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Colby Vovigton (ranked 5887 p4p, 541 weight class) and Nathan Dylan (ranked 3644 p4p, 424 weight class). Vovigton's entrance music is New york kurt angel. A fine choice. Colby Vovigton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Colby Vovigton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathan Dylan!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vovigton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dylan manages to avoid it.
Dylan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vovigton.
Dylan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dylan scores with a hook.
Vovigton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dylan cracks Vovigton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dylan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vovigton is out of range.
Dylan lands with a cross.
Dylan avoids the body shot from Vovigton.
It seemed like Dylan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dylan lands a head shot.
Donk. Dylan catches Vovigton right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Dylan.
Vovigton is rocked!
Nathan Dylan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dylan scores with a body shot.
Oh Vovigton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dylan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vovigton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vovigton seems to have got his legs back now.
Dylan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vovigton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dylan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vovigton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dylan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dylan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vovigtons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fighters circle momentarily. Dylan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vovigton throws a combination that misses
and Dylan counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dylan tried to score with a low kick but Vovigton checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vovigton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vovigton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vovigton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dylan! But no joy.
Dylan digs a good hook to Vovigton's body.
Vovigton misses with a jab to the body
and Dylan counters with a good low kick that Vovigton was not able to check.
Dylan throws a nice looking combination but Vovigton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vovigton misses with a takedown
and Vovigton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vovigton forces Dylan back against the cage and clinches.
Vovigton tightens his grip and picks Dylan up, before dumping him to the ground. Dylan manages to land in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vovigton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dylan's head.
Vovigton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vovigton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Vovigton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dylan wants to stand up but Vovigton is controlling him.
Vovigton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vovigton won't allow Dylan to get back to his feet.
Vovigton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dylan's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dylan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dylan wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vovigton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dylan sees it coming and defends easily.
Vovigton seems to be working for a kimura but Dylan defends the submission attempt.
Dylan is trying to stand up here but Vovigton is controlling him well.
Vovigton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vovigton prevents Dylan from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Dylan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fighters circling - Dylan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Vovigton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vovigton is looking for a takedown.
Dylan breaks the clinch.
Dylan connects with a crisp jab.
Vovigton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dylan defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dylan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dylan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Colby Vovigton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dylan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vovigton tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dylan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dylan feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Vovigton sprawling to the canvas! Vovigton rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dylan finish him?!
Vovigton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dylan defends well and Vovigton ends up having to push Dylan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colby Vovigton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A clash of legs there as Vovigton blocks the low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Vovigton misses the target.
Vovigton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dylan.
Vovigton appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
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!
Dylan scores with a sloppy right hand. Vovigton should have avoided that one.
Colby Vovigton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vovigton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dylan doesn't seem bothered though.
Dylan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dylan lands with a big left! Vovigton is wobbled badly! Dylan comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Vovigton to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nathan Dylan!
Nathan Dylan was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Bean (ranked 2941 p4p, 350 weight class) and Rashid Rubson (ranked 3770 p4p, 419 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Bean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rashid Rubson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Rashid Rubson has been cut.
Rubson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rubson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bean.
Bean stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Bean wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice sprawl there from Bean as Rubson shoots in.
Rubson moves forwards but Bean connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bean lands with a straight right. Rubson didn't see that one coming.
Bean scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rubson doesn't seem bothered though.
Bean fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bean gets tackled into the cage by Rubson. Rubson maintains 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!
Bean breaks from the clinch.
Bean scores with a nice right hand.
Bean circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Rubson to the canvas! Rubson doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Bean keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Bean!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Volkov (ranked 2863 p4p, 340 weight class) and Syd Sydney (ranked 3308 p4p, 395 weight class). Syd Sydney is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergei Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Syd Sydney!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Volkov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Volkov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sydney is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sydney has hold of Volkov's hands but Volkov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sydney regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sydney wants to sweep but no luck.
Sydney manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Volkov manages to get himself to full guard.
Volkov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sydney loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sydney advances position into side control!
Volkov's coaches at Desert Fitness & Training -13 Elites/1 Exceptional 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sydney working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Volkov gets back to half guard.
Sydney trying to mount his opponent but Volkov defends it.
Volkov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Volkov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Sydney connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sydney's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Volkov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Volkov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Volkov 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.
Sydney stopping the sweep attempt from Volkov.
Sydney looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sydney looking to pass the guard.
Sydney must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Volkov lands an upkick as Sydney stands over him.
Volkov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sydney looking to pass the guard.
Sydney stands up over Volkov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Volkov wants to sweep but no luck.
Volkov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sydney manages to get himself to full guard.
Sydney has momentary wrist control but Volkov slips an elbow through the middle.
Sydney striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Sydney wants to sweep here but Volkov controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sydney is on top in guard.
Volkov 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.
Volkov throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Sydney makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sydney trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sydney working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sydney sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Volkov's guard.
Volkov gets back to full guard.
Volkov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sydney stopping the sweep attempt from Volkov.
Volkov lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Volkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sydney is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sydney postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Volkov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Volkov 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sydney's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sydney trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Volkov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Volkov won't allow Sydney to sweep him here.
Sydney is still trying to improve position.
Volkov works over Sydney with some ground and pound from guard.
Volkov postures up and lands a big shot to Sydney's brow.
Volkov is in close to Sydney's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Volkov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sydney wants to sweep but no luck.
Volkov landing with the ground and pound.
Volkov with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sydney trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Volkov stands and throws Sydney's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Volkov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sydney takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sydney takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sydney is rocked!
Check out the look on Volkov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sydney is still in real trouble! Can Volkov finish him?
Sydney takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sydney is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sydney manages to get back to half guard.
Sydney tries to get to full guard but Volkov has control of the leg.
Volkov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Volkov lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Sydney! More strikes land and this one is all over! Volkov jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergei Volkov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryo Hamada (ranked 2086 p4p, 267 weight class) and Rovi Flexner (ranked 2624 p4p, 319 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Rovi Flexner was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryo Hamada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rovi Flexner!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Hamada misses
enabling Flexner to counter with a crisp jab.
Hamada misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hamada throws a poor cross that misses
and Flexner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Flexner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hamada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Flexner circles away quickly and effectively.
Hamada tries for a takedown but Flexner circles away easily
and Flexner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hamada closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Flexner quickly recovers to half guard.
Flexner looking for submissions off his back.
Flexner looking for submissions off his back.
Hamada is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Flexner!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee warns Flexner that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hamada trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Flexner is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Poor strikes thrown by Hamada there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamada looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hamada looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Flexner wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Hamada quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Hamada but it's paid off an Flexner is forced to tap! Nice work by Hamada.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryo Hamada!
During a confident post fight interview, Ryo Hamada thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simeoni Jukola (ranked 1270 p4p, 167 weight class) and Daniel Pawlik (ranked 2485 p4p, 300 weight class). Simeoni Jukola had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Simeoni Jukola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Pawlik!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pawlik gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Daniel Pawlik has been cut.
Jukola scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pawlik is rocked!
Pawlik fails with the takedown
and Jukola counters with a right hand from hell and Pawlik is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Simeoni Jukola!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Habib Putins (ranked 1445 p4p, 205 weight class) and Rakeem Marley (ranked 1984 p4p, 257 weight class). Rakeem Marley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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216 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Habib Putins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rakeem Marley!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putins moves in looking to clinch but Marley pushes him off.
Marley misses with a looping right.
Putins dives in and grabs Marley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marley pushes down on Putins's head and hops out.
Marley drops Putins with a beautiful combination! Putins stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Marley is looking for the KO!
Putins is rocked!
It looks like Habib Putins has been cut.
Marley lands with a big right hook that stumbles Putins - he's out on his feet here! Marley follows up with another monster hook that separates Putins from consciousness! Putins falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Marley stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rakeem Marley!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leon Hooker (ranked 1509 p4p, 177 weight class) and Marco Silva (ranked 1688 p4p, 196 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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161 lbs
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Leon Hooker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marco Silva!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hooker jabs Silva right on the nose. Silva blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Marco Silva has been cut.
Silva has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hooker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silva misses with a looping left.
Silva forces Hooker back against the cage and clinches.
Silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hooker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hooker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hooker tries to pull guard but Silva forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Silva blocks a body shot from Hooker.
Hooker blocks an uppercut.
Hooker tries to break free but Silva pushes him back against the cage.
Silva works on Hooker's body with a couple of short punches.
Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Silva lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
Hooker takes a shot to the head.
Hooker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hooker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Hooker avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Hooker misses with the head strike.
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!
Hooker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hooker takes an elbow to the forehead.
Silva prevents Hooker from breaking the clinch.
Hooker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hooker throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silva.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hooker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hooker blocking some punches.
Hooker lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
Silva prevents a body shot from Hooker.
Hooker takes a shot to the head.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Hooker.
Hooker tries to score a body lock takedown but Silva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Hooker has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Silva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hookers head.
Silva misses with some punches.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Hooker uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Hooker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hooker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hooker pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva is sitting in close to Hooker's body. Hooker has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Silva is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Silva is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hooker.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Leon Hooker!
An out of breath Leon Hooker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Marco Silva was interviewed post fight and said 'I should have never lost to this bum'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Herlock Von Ryan (ranked 684 p4p, 102 weight class) and Gunner Larsson (ranked 875 p4p, 131 weight class). Von Ryan comes to the cage accompanied by The Crystal Method - Play For Real (Dirtyphonics Remix). Larsson has chosen Machine Gun Kelly - Till I Die as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Gunner Larsson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Herlock Von Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gunner Larsson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Ryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Larsson with the counter takedown but Von Ryan avoids it easily.
Von Ryan misses with a few strikes there.
Von Ryan misses with a shot to the body
and Larsson counters by clinching up.
Von Ryan working hard to break the clinch.
Larsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Ryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Larsson can't find room to land a body shot as Von Ryan controls the action.
Von Ryan is trying to force a seperation but Larsson has the dominant position.
Von Ryan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Larsson backwards.
Larsson jumps into guard, dragging Von Ryan to the mat.
Von Ryan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Larsson's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Larsson wants to take a breather but Von Ryan is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Ryan wants to sweep but Larsson has passed to side control!
Larsson is trying to get an arm triangle but Von Ryan is defending well.
Sloppy strikes there by Larsson.
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.
Von Ryan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Larsson laying and praying for a moment but Von Ryan takes advantage and regains half guard.
Larsson misses with a head shot. Von Ryan uses the momentum to regain guard.
Larsson distracts Von Ryan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Larsson throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Ryan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Larsson defends it easily.
Larsson has gone for a leg lock! Von Ryan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Larsson's guard.
Larsson working a defensive guard here.
Von Ryan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Larsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Von Ryan has managed to get both his arms back between Larsson's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Ryan throws a big right hand that misses.
Larsson controlling Von Ryan's posture.
Larsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Von Ryan has gone for a leg lock! Larsson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Von Ryan's guard.
Von Ryan has an active guard here but Larsson has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Larsson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Von Ryan misses with a double jab.
Larsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Larsson avoids the body shot from Von Ryan.
Von Ryan looks to land a combination but Larsson avoids it well.
Von Ryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Larsson is just out of range.
Larsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Von Ryan defends it well.
Von Ryan throws out a loose jab but Larsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Larsson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Von Ryan misses with a double jab
and Larsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Von Ryan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsson throwing shots but Von Ryan is blocking nicely.
Von Ryan is defending against the submission attempts here by Larsson.
Von Ryan wants to sweep but Larsson has passed to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson throwing strikes but Von Ryan manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Von Ryan is looking to take a break and control but Larsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Larsson regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson gets back to full guard.
Larsson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Larsson trying to keep a closed guard but Von Ryan is proving a slippery customer.
Larsson keeping moving, preventing Von Ryan from controlling successfully.
Larsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Larsson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Von Ryan has picked Larsson up and slammed him! Larsson can't keep hold of the triangle and Von Ryan manages to pass to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Von Ryan stalls from top position.
Larsson struggling a bit here.
Von Ryan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Von Ryan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Larsson wants to control but Von Ryan postures up.
Von Ryan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Larsson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Von Ryan but great work by Larsson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Larsson is looking to take a break and control but Von Ryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gunner Larsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
You can see the frustration on Von Ryan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gunner Larsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Von Ryan misses with a hook to the body
and Larsson counters by moving into the clinch.
Larsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Von Ryan - that landed with a thud.
Von Ryan misses with a punch to the body.
Larsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Von Ryan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Von Ryan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Von Ryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Larsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Von Ryan.
And Larsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Von Ryan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No joy there for Von Ryan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Larsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Von Ryan defends it well.
Von Ryan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Larsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ryan throws a poor cross that misses
and Larsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Von Ryan's guard.
Larsson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Larsson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson postures up in Von Ryan's guard and throws a big left but Von Ryan blocks it.
Larsson stands up over Von Ryan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Larsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Von Ryan has wrist control.
Larsson is working Von Ryan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Larsson with a nice head shot there.
Von Ryan pulls Larsson in to control the position.
Larsson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Larsson looking to sit in guard and control but Von Ryan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Larsson, not yet.
Von Ryan is pushing down on Larsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Larsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Von Ryan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Larsson is staying active underneath Von Ryan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Larsson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Von Ryan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Von Ryan's back!
Larsson scores with punches and elbows.
Larsson has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Von Ryan.
Von Ryan trying to control the action but Larsson just sinks the hooks in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson lands shots from the back.
Von Ryan is taking damage to the body and head.
Herlock Von Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunner Larsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Larsson biding his time, controlling Von Ryan.
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.
Von Ryan grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larsson lands with a hammerfist to the side of Von Ryan's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunner Larsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Larsson 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunner Larsson!
In his post fight interview, Gunner Larsson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rob Tanner (ranked 408 p4p, 56 weight class) and Trage Tragedy (ranked 623 p4p, 85 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
186 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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21
195 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Tanner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Trage Tragedy!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanner walks into a straight right hand from Tragedy.
It looks like Rob Tanner has been cut.
Tanner misses the shot to the body.
Tanner misses with a body shot.
Tragedy just misses with a punch to the body.
Tragedy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Trage Tragedy has been cut.
Jab by Tanner.
A jab from Tragedy misses.
Tragedy misses with an uppercut. Tanner saw that one coming.
Tragedy shoots for a double leg takedown but Tanner sprawls well. He's pushed Tragedy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tanner seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tragedy wants to land a leg kick but Tanner is out of range.
Rob Tanner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tragedy misses with a two punch combination.
Tragedy cracks Tanner with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tanner avoids the body shot from Tragedy.
Tanner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tragedy cracks Tanner with a good jab.
Tanner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tragedy misses with a double jab.
Tragedy tries to bum rush Tanner with a series of wild strikes but Tanner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tragedy looks to throw a body kick
and Tanner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tragedy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tanner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tragedy misses the jab.
It looked like Tanner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tanner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tragedy walks into a left hand.
Tragedy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tragedy is rocked!
That has opened up Trage Tragedy's cut even more.
Tanner throws a right and a left that Tragedy avoids nicely.
Tanner throws a pinpoint strike between Tragedy's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Tragedy crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Tanner scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rob Tanner!
Rob Tanner retains his middleweight title!
Rob Tanner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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