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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andy Hughes (ranked 3058 p4p, 362 weight class) and Joel Mirao (ranked 25239 p4p, 671 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 Joel Mirao was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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198 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andy Hughes !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joel Mirao!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mirao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice body punch from Hughes .
Mirao looks winded!
Hughes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hughes lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Mirao falls backwards - clearly groggy! Hughes dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Hughes !
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Danis (ranked 24267 p4p, 689 weight class) and Islam Makhacevov (ranked 24610 p4p, 697 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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186 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Danis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 14 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Islam Makhacevov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danis throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Danis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Makhacevov as he jumps to the side.
Despite the aggression on Makhacevov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Makhacevov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Danis defends well and Makhacevov ends up having to push Danis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Danis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Danis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Makhacevov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Danis is staying active underneath Makhacevov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Makhacevov trying to mount his opponent but Danis defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhacevov prevents Danis from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhacevov is looking to stall here but Danis recovers full guard.
Makhacevov works over Danis with some ground and pound from guard.
Makhacevov trying to control the position from guard on top but Danis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danis is trying to keep Makhacevov in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makhacevov won't allow Danis to sweep him here.
Makhacevov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
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.
Makhacevov content to stall in guard here.
Makhacevov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Makhacevov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Makhacevov looking to pass the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Danis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Makhacevov is doing well to control the position and prevent Danis from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Makhacevov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Danis looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Danis scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Danis is trying to control the action in half guard but Makhacevov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Makhacevov trying to control here.
Danis wants to pass to mount but Makhacevov is defending the position.
Danis prevents Makhacevov from improving his position.
Danis is pressing down on Makhacevov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Makhacevov is holding on for now.
Danis stands up and beckons Makhacevov to join him on the feet.
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.
Danis moves into the clinch.
Danis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Danis rushes Makhacevov and presses him up against the cage.
Danis gets control of Makhacevov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Danis will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Makhacevov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Danis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Danis controls Makhacevov momentarily but Makhacevov frees himself.
Makhacevov cracks Danis with a solid left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makhacevov stays in close to Danis's body and controls the position.
Makhacevov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Danis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Danis 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.
Danis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Danis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Makhacevov manages to get himself to full guard.
Danis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Makhacevov pulls Danis in close to prevent any damage.
Danis trying to control the position from guard on top but Makhacevov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makhacevov can do to turn this around?
Makhacevov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danis manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Makhacevov closes the distance and clinches up with Danis, looking for a takedown. Makhacevov pushes Danis against the cage but Danis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhacevov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Danis.
Makhacevov darts in looking for a takedown but Danis gets double underhooks and turns Makhacevov into the cage.
Makhacevov shoots in and bounces Danis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Danis trying to control the position here.
Danis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Makhacevov manages to get himself to full guard.
Makhacevov is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, Danis has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - Makhacevov taps out instantly and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Danis!
David Danis 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danar Lightner (ranked 3521 p4p, 427 weight class) and Martin Hartmann (ranked 5348 p4p, 552 weight class). Danar Lightner has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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218 lbs
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danar Lightner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Martin Hartmann!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lightner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lightner gets the takedown into side control.
Lightner controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Hartmann's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hartmann manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hartmann is trying to get back to full guard.
Lightner content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartmann wants to get back to full guard.
Hartmann actively working from the bottom here.
Lightner works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hartmann wants to control but Lightner is having none of it.
Hartmann is bucking up trying to escape but Lightner cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lightner throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Hartmann wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lightner.
Hartmann tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lightner throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Lightner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The referee warns Hartmann that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hartmann wants to control but Lightner is having none of it.
Hartmann is looking to get to half guard.
Hartmann is still trying to improve position.
Lightner throws some wild stikes that Hartmann manages to avoid easily.
Lightner scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hartmann?
Poor strikes thrown by Lightner there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lightner controlling the pace for now.
Lightner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann is looking to get to half guard.
Hartmann tries to hold on but Lightner pushes him away.
Lightner landing strikes from the mount.
Lightner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hartmann holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Lightner tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lightner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lightner lands a heavy elbow.
Lightner unloading with bombs!
Lightner controlling his opponent.
Lightner punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lightner punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hartmann wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lightner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danar Lightner dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hartmann shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lightner but Lightner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lightner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hartmann manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lightner throws a body punch but Hartmann moves out of range.
Hartmann gets a clinch.
Hartmann is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lightner jumps guard and drags Hartmann to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hartmann has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lightner is proving hard to escape from.
Lightner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hartmann can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightner has control of Hartmann's left arm, preventing Hartmann from doing any damage.
Lightner is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hartmann presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lightner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hartmann is trying to drag Lightner to the mat but Lightner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Danar Lightner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Hartmann.
Lightner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lightner swings for the body but Hartmann moves out of range.
Hartmann wants to counter the offense by Lightner and move into the clinch position.
Hartmann moves in looking to clinch but Lightner pushes him off.
Lightner seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hartmann looks for a takedown but Lightner sprawls well.
Lightner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hartmann dives in and grabs Lightner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lightner pushes down on Hartmann's head and hops out.
Hartmann is breathing heavily.
A nice leg kick from Lightner, right into the meat of the thigh.
Danga de danga de dang - Lightner scores with a four punch combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann scores with a jab.
Hartmann misses with a wild body shot.
Lightner throws a right and a left that Hartmann avoids nicely.
Hartmann with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lightner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lightner rushes Hartmann and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hartmann is trying to push Lightner away but Lightner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lightner breaks the clinch.
Lightner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lightner appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hartmann gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lightner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lightner decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hartmann, up you get!
Lightner looks to land a combination. Hartmann sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lightner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lightner drives through and clinches with Hartmann against the cage.
Lightner gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hartmann regains guard.
Lightner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lightner stands up from Hartmann's guard - Lightner perhaps looking for a knockout.
A punch combination from Lightner misses.
Hartmann counters with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lightner closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lightner breaks from the clinch.
Danar Lightner is winning the standup battle so far.
Hartmann looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lightner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hartmann circles away quickly and effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lightner lands with a slapping head kick.
Lightner is looking to slow Hartmann down with leg kicks.
Hartmann shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lightner defends it nicely.
It looked like Lightner was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danar Lightner dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Lightner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hartmann prevents a body shot from Lightner.
Hartmann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Hartmann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hartmann fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartmann closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lightner counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartmann tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lightner keeps the fight on the outside.
Lightner moves into the clinch successfully.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lightner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lightner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lightner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hartmann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lightner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Lightner catches Hartmann right on the button with a cross.
Lightner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hartmann sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hartmann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lightner landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Danar Lightner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lightner is taking a breather. Hartmann says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lightner's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lightner stands up from half guard.
Lightner moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hartmann is trying to pull guard but Lightner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hartmann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann tries to keep at a distance but Lightner has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hartmann tries to pull guard but Lightner won't allow it.
Danar Lightner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Hartmann.
Lightner will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hartmann up against the cage.
Hartmann drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lightner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lightner just misses with a punch to the body.
Hartmann takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lightner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hartmann.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lightner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hartmann can't break the clinch.
Lightner avoiding damage as Hartmann throws knees to the body.
Hartmann fails to pull guard.
Hartmann is looking to control Lightner's arms but Lightner gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hartmann has his back to the cage.
Lightner turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lightner slows the pace down.
Hartmann is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danar Lightner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lightner has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danar Lightner!
A very excited looking Danar Lightner rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tylonal Jones (ranked 4224 p4p, 409 weight class) and Pimpis Tramps (ranked 6452 p4p, 503 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Rubber band man. Tylonal Jones could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pimpis Tramps's chin.
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240 lbs
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270 lbs
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tylonal Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pimpis Tramps!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Tramps is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jones pulls guard effortlessly.
Jones is trying to control the position but Tramps postures up.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tramps's guard.
Tramps is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Tramps is keeping the position.
Tramps controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tramps wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tramps pushes Jones off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Pimpis Tramps has been cut.
Jones throws a right hand that Tramps ducks under and follows up with a left that Tramps also avoids with ease.
Tramps tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jones throws a series of punches but Tramps avoids them all with ease.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tylonal Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tramps circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tramps throws a fast counter high kick but Jones manages to duck under it in time.
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
Tramps looks winded!
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Tramps changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tramps shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tramps gets slowly back to his feet.
Tramps backs away from a small jab... but Jones lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Tramps crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Jones with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Tylonal Jones!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyrell Jackson (ranked 2299 p4p, 244 weight class) and Steve Cho (ranked 2627 p4p, 273 weight class). Jackson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The World is Yours. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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155 lbs
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyrell Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Steve Cho!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Cho counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Cho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cho stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cho wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrell Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson fails with the takedown
and Cho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Jackson misses with a takedown
enabling Cho to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Cho manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Cho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cho swivels and escapes.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson shoots and misses
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cho is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Cho, which made it look bad.
Steve Cho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cho uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jackson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cho feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cho has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Cho throws a low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Cho avoids it well and moves away.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cho counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cho counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cho throws a combination. Jackson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cho displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cho stuffs the takedown.
No joy there for Cho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Cho counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cho scores with a one two! Jackson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cho counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Cho.
Cho throws a counter combo.
Cho shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jackson eats them both and turns towards Cho to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jackson takes one to the chin there.
A left and a right from Cho both land. Nice combination.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cho scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cho's waist but Cho gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Cho circles away easily
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Cho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch combination from Cho misses.
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Cho counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tyrell Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cho connects with the punch.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Cho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A quick step to the side and Jackson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson tries to clinch up
and Cho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson wants to clinch but Cho slips to the side
and Cho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Cho tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cho manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jackson lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cho looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Cho dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Cho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cho connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Cho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Cho manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrell Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cho stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cho wants it to stay on the feet.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cho pinned against the cage. Cho gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Cho to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cho jabs at Jackson's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cho lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Cho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch combination from Cho misses.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cho counters with a right hand to the body.
Cho fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jackson on the side of the head.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Cho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cho lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cho scores with a sloppy right hand. Jackson should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson ducks right into an uppercut from Cho.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cho counters with a three punch combo that has Jackson backing up. Jackson nods at Cho to acknowledge the strikes.
Cho looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Cho.
Cho cracks Jackson with a good jab.
Jackson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jackson drives through and clinches with Cho against the cage.
Jackson looking for a takedown.
Cho has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jackson as Cho tries to tie him up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jackson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cho stops a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson has Cho pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cho manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson prevents Cho from breaking the clinch.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Cho blocking some punches.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Cho is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson has Cho pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cho manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cho wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Cho prevents the takedown attempt.
Cho can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cho gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Cho's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jackson trying to control the position but instead, Cho has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jackson into the cage.
Cho is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cho pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cho is working the combinations to good effect here.
Cho lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Cho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Cho is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cho gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
Cho gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
Jackson is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrell Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cho has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Cho shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cho is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Cho wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but Cho pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tyrell Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cho finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cho!
Cho can't do much from the bottom here.
Cho is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Cho's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Steve Cho is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cho is looking for a sweep.
Cho wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cho can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cho is trying to escape the position but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson in side control, throwing shots but Cho defends.
Jackson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cho sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jackson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jackson throwing strikes but Cho manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cho trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Tyrell Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cho has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jackson fails with the takedown
and Cho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cho tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cho to the ground. Cho escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Cho counter with a right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Cho. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cho.
Cho changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson dives in and grabs Cho's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cho pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Jackson fails with the takedown
and Cho counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cho's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cho duly obliges.
Jackson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Cho counters with a right hand to the body.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Cho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cho 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Cho!
During a confident post fight interview, Steve Cho 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Charles Sanders (ranked 4306 p4p, 511 weight class) and Rammsie Hartmann (ranked 2084 p4p, 290 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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25
180 lbs
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26
180 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charles Sanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rammsie Hartmann!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartmann closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sanders circles away.
Hartmann closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sanders's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanders is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hartmann landing some decent shots from guard.
Sanders pulls Hartmann in to control the position.
Sanders is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hartmann is controlling him.
Sanders looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartmann trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sanders pulls Hartmann in close to his closed guard and prevents Hartmann from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hartmann landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartmann wants to pass the guard but Sanders is keeping the position.
Hartmann working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hartmann keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sanders's head.
Hartmann has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sanders working a defensive guard here.
Sanders kicks Hartmann off and gets to his feet.
Sanders scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sanders tries to sprawl but Hartmann drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sanders is trying to stand.
Hartmann landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hartmann scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hartmann is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hartmann working Sanders over with strikes.
Sanders is rocked!
Sanders looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sanders tries to kick Hartmann off but Hartmann keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Oh Sanders is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hartmann drops an elbow to the side of Sanders's head.
Hartmann prevents Sanders from improving his position.
Hartmann stops Sanders from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sanders is breathing heavily.
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. Hartmann connects with a nice short shot to Sanders's temple.
Sanders is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hartmann scores with a couple of nice shots.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hartmann working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Hartmann is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hartmann lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Sanders! More strikes land and this one is all over! Hartmann jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rammsie Hartmann!
Rammsie Hartmann made sure to mention his sponsor, Sydney Fight Gear (London Rebirth) in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jian Fu (ranked 3094 p4p, 366 weight class) and Damian Wayne (ranked 3275 p4p, 383 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jian Fu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Damian Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne fails with the takedown.
Wayne just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFu.
Wayne closes the distance and clinches up with Fu, looking for a takedown. Wayne pushes Fu against the cage but Fu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wayne shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jian Fu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Wayne.
Wayne dives in for a single leg takedown but Fu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fu is looking to counter the offense by Wayne and move into the clinch.
Fu misses with a few strikes there.
Wayne shoots for a takedown but Fu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wayne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fu!
Wayne working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fu is pushing Wayne's head away, looking to escape. Wayne manages to hold on to the position though.
Wayne advances nicely into full mount.
Wayne trying to control but Fu is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wayne might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fu haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fu gets back to half guard.
Fu wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wayne is taking a breather. Fu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Wayne should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wayne works his way into side control.
Fu is pushing Wayne's head away, looking to escape. Wayne manages to hold on to the position though.
Fu is not content to let Wayne control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wayne tries to advance to mount but Fu denies him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wayne changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fu tries to avoid it but Wayne manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fu to the ground. Fu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wayne looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fu is fending him off so far but Wayne persists. Nope, Fu circles away and we're back to standing.
Wayne has a takedown stuffed.
Wayne tries for a takedown but Fu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A left and a right from Fu both land. Nice combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wayne.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jian Fu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fu tries to clinch up.
Fu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wayne changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fu tries to avoid it but Wayne manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fu to the ground. Fu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wayne or perhaps it was just good defense by Fu, which made it look bad.
As Wayne looks to move away, Fu throws a big counter combo but Wayne just gets out of the way.
Wayne has his takedown stuffed
enabling Fu to counter with a crisp jab.
Jian Fu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Wayne.
Wayne misses with a takedown attempt - Fu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fu tries a head kick but it misses.
Wayne drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wayne can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne tries to free his leg and advance position but Fu is retaining full guard.
Wayne is pushing down on Fu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fu is fighting to maintain full guard but Wayne has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fu looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wayne pulls his head out easily.
Wayne passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne won't let Fu get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Wayne is looking to work his way around to Fu's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Wayne misses with a head shot.
Wayne controlling from the full mount.
Wayne get's back to his feet.
Fu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jian Fu is winning the standup battle so far.
Fu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wayne.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fu's guard.
Wayne won't allow Fu to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wayne is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fu 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! Wayne rolls with it to try and escape but Fu cranks on the arm and Wayne is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jian Fu!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Leahy (ranked 4208 p4p, 468 weight class) and Lars Wagner (ranked 3176 p4p, 372 weight class). Lars Wagner will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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196 lbs
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185 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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Leahy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lars Wagner!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leahy moves into the clinch.
Leahy tries to pull guard but Wagner holds him up against the cage and eventually Leahy drops back down to his feet.
Leahy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Leahy jumps guard.
Leahy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wagner wants to get up but he can't break Leahy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Leahy isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wagner stacks Leahy on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wagner!
Leahy tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Leahy wants to control but Wagner postures up.
My spies in Blanc Fitness Academy inform me that Wagner has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leahy tries to bench press Wagner off him but Wagner keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Leahy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Leahy is trying to get back to half guard.
Leahy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wagner is defending against the submission attempts here by Leahy.
Leahy seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leahy tries to pass to full mount but Wagner defends it.
Leahy wants to work for an arm triangle but Wagner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wagner is not content to let Leahy control the position.
Leahy is pressing down on Wagner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wagner is holding on for now.
Wagner trying to control from the bottom.
Wagner wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leahy is working for a kimura but Wagner is defending it quite comfortably.
Leahy is controlling the pace.
Wagner is in trouble now - Leahy has advanced to mount!
Wagner's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Wagner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leahy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wagner gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leahy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Leahy works his way into side control.
Leahy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Leahy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wagner prevents Leahy from improving position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leahy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wagner has escaped the position, nice work there.
Leahy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Leahy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wagner shoots in and gets a takedown into Leahy's guard.
Leahy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wagner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Leahy has his foot on Wagner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wagner works his way back into a safe position though.
Leahy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wagner can do to turn this around?
Leahy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wagner is looking to stand up but Leahy won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leahy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wagner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Leahy has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Wagner should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Leahy has tightened it up now! Wagner should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Robert Leahy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Hradek (ranked 2049 p4p, 224 weight class) and Don Kras (ranked 4028 p4p, 392 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jan Hradek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Don Kras!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kras shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hradek is trying to defend but Kras finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kras trying to control the pace.
Kras thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hradek is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kras pulls his head out easily.
Hradek blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kras.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kras working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kras escapes and gets back to his feet.
Hradek goes for a double leg but Kras avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kras continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kras takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hradek throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kras's waist but Kras gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hradek off to one side.
Kras lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kras closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kras landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hradek is looking to regain half guard here but Kras keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kras in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hradek is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kras connects with a decent elbow.
Hradek is trying to escape the position but Kras is controlling the position.
Kras scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kras controls the position.
Hradek is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kras off and has taken his back!
Hradek has managed to slip his arm under Kras's chin. This could be all over... yep, Kras is tapping out! Submission win for Hradek.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jan Hradek!
Jan Hradek took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Dirk (ranked 1142 p4p, 138 weight class) and Fedor Petrov (ranked 1865 p4p, 206 weight class). Petrov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: They want too see me fall. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tom Dirk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrov throws a right and a left that Dirk avoids nicely.
Dirk cracks Petrov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dirk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Petrov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fedor Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dirk cracks Petrov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dirk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dirk's corner calls for a 1-2. Dirk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dirk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Petrov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dirk decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Petrov, up you get!
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dirk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Petrov at a distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Petrov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov throws an off balance right hand
and Dirk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Fedor Petrov has been cut.
Dirk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dirk fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Petrov to the ground. Dirk is now in Petrov's guard.
Dirk gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A lazy left from Dirk finds it's target.
Dirk lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dirk connects with a right hand. Petrov shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for Dirk.
Dirk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Petrov. Petrov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dirk takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dirk throws a good cross that connects.
Petrov tries to clinch there but Dirk circles away.
Dirk shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dirk is pressing down on Petrov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Petrov is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dirk works his way into side control.
Petrov can't do much from the bottom here.
Dirk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Petrov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Petrov stops Dirk from passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirk content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Petrov struggling a bit here.
Dirk moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dirk decides to stand up, so the ref orders Petrov to his feet.
Petrov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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.
Sloppy strikes from Petrov. Those never looked like landing.
Fedor Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dirk has taken the fight to the clinch.
Petrov is looking to break free of the clinch but Dirk has double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dirk.
Dirk lands with a light punch inside.
Dirk cracks Petrov with a nice body shot.
Dirk goes for a takedown in the clinch but Petrov prevents it.
Petrov can't break the clinch.
Dirk dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dirk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
Dirk breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Dirk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Petrov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Petrov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dirk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Petrov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Dirk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dirk shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Petrov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dirk takes a little break here. Petrov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dirk decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Petrov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirk cracks a nice hook into Petrov's ribs.
Petrov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dirk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Dirk.
Petrov is breathing heavily.
Dirk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Petrov at a distance.
Dirk lands a nice hook to Petrov's body. Petrov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tom Dirk is winning the standup battle so far.
Dirk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dirk digs a good hook to Petrov's body.
Dirk lands a right hook to the body.
Dirk scores with a takedown into Petrov's guard.
Dirk showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dirk is looking to stand up but Petrov won't let him.
Dirk decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dirk works the jab nicely.
Dirk slips under a jab.
Dirk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Petrov throws a right and a left that Dirk avoids nicely.
Petrov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Petrov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dirk shoots in and gets a takedown into Petrov's guard.
Petrov has a closed guard, preventing Dirk from standing up.
Dirk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrov can do to turn this around?
Dirk engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dirk works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirk content to control rather than advance.
Dirk decides to stand up.
Petrov misses with a double jab
and Dirk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Petrov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dirk counters with a straight right hand.
Dirk feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dirk pushing down on Petrov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Petrov is in trouble now - Dirk has advanced to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dirk is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Dirk scores with the left hand. Petrov knows he should have avoided that one.
A punch lands to the side of Petrov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sloppy strikes from Petrov. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dirk lands a jab to Petrov's midsection.
Dirk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dirk sizes up Petrov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dirk misses with a two punch combination.
Dirk looking to score a takedown here. Petrov is defending well but Dirk drives through and ends up in Petrov's guard.
Petrov has a closed guard, preventing Dirk from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Dirk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Petrov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dirk stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fedor Petrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Petrov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dirk cracks Petrov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Petrov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dirk.
Dirk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Petrov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dirk gets a clinch.
Petrov can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirk prevents Petrov from breaking the clinch.
Dirk tightens his grip and picks Petrov up, before dumping him to the ground. Petrov manages to land in guard.
Dirk advances to half guard.
Petrov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dirk wants to free his trapped foot but Petrov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dirk stands up from half guard.
Petrov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A shot to the liver by Dirk. Beautiful body shot.
Petrov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A left lands for Dirk.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dirk moves away.
Dirk appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Dirk. Those never looked like landing.
Petrov misses with a lunging right hand
and Dirk counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Petrov wants to get back to his feet but Dirk passes into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dirk decides to stand and escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dirk lands a nice hook to Petrov's body. Petrov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Petrov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dirk gets a double leg takedown into Petrov's guard.
Dirk passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dirk swings around for an armbar but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dirk's guard.
Dirk looking for a sweep. Not yet Dirk, not yet.
Dirk is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirk is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Dirk is working Petrov over against the cage.
Petrov tries to break the clinch but Dirk is controlling the position.
Petrov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dirk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dirk wants the takedown. Petrov is fighting it off but Dirk persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Petrov's guard against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dirk controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dirk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dirk wanted to stand there but Petrov had control of the position.
Petrov can't keep his opponent in guard - Dirk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dirk works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dirk with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Dirk stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Dirk clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Petrov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dirk scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dirk sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dirk is working for a submission of some sort.
It looks like Dirk is going to stand back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirk works his way into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dirk stands up from mount. Strange move.
Dirk connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Petrov momentarily.
Dirk lands a body shot.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Dirk.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Dirk moved out of range.
Petrov throws a right and a left that Dirk avoids nicely.
Petrov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Petrov.
Petrov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dirk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Dirk rushes Petrov and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov working hard to break the clinch.
Dirk ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dirk no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dirk wants to stand but Petrov is controlling the position.
Dirk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petrov is aware though and is defending well.
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!
Petrov stops Dirk from standing up.
Dirk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petrov is one step ahead there.
Dirk keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully.
Dirk is pulling down on Petrov's head. It's preventing any offense from Petrov, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petrov is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dirk is on top in guard.
Dirk controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Petrov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dirk has passed into half guard!
Dirk looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov wants to control the action here but instead Dirk manages to pass to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dirk is working for a guillotine from mount but Petrov frees his head quite easily.
Dirk controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Dirk had his way with Fedor Petrov in that round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Petrov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dirk clinches up with Petrov and pushes him back against the cage.
Dirk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dirk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dirk jabs Petrov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Petrov lands a nice looking body shot.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Dirk slips the punch.
Dirk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Petrov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dirk is looking to wear down Petrov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dirk jabs at Petrov's body.
Petrov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirk jabs at Petrov's body.
Dirk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Petrov's head.
Petrov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Dirk - just one landing.
Dirk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Petrov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dirk cracks a nice hook into Petrov's ribs.
Petrov throws a body punch but Dirk moves out of range.
Dirk clinches with his opponent.
Dirk jumps guard and drags Petrov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Petrov is looking to stand up but Dirk won't let him.
Petrov is fighting to break Dirk's control of his arms but Dirk is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dirk wants to stand up but Petrov is controlling him.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dirk manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov takes a shot to the head.
Dirk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dirk connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dirk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Petrov misses with a right hand
and Dirk counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tom Dirk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dirk decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dirk lands with a straight right. Petrov didn't see that one coming.
Nice uppercut there from Dirk.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Dirk scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov trying to control from the bottom.
Dirk frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Petrov is trying to escape the mount.
Dirk gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
A big right from Petrov misses.
Dirk seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dirk lands a slapping body shot.
Dirk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dirk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Petrov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dirk slows down the pace here.
Dirk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
Dirk breaks the clinch.
Petrov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Petrov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Petrov throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Dirk to counter with a crisp jab.
Dirk has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dirk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dirk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Dirk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dirk has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Dirk!
Tom Dirk retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Tom Dirk thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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