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GDL 45: Wright vs Striker PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Thorne (ranked 7076 p4p, 25345 weight class) and Saipam Muwaitang (ranked 641 p4p, 687 weight class). Saipam Muwaitang will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josh Thorne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Saipam Muwaitang!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorne ducks under a wild hook from Muwaitang.
Muwaitang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thorne tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Muwaitang manages to circle out of the way.
Muwaitang looks to land a combination but Thorne avoids it well.
Muwaitang throws a series of punches but Thorne moves out of range.
As Muwaitang tries to get set, Thorne tries to push him back and clinch up but Muwaitang manages to avoid the attempt.
Muwaitang keeps the fight on the outside.
Muwaitang throws a right hand that Thorne ducks under and follows up with a left that Thorne also avoids with ease.
Muwaitang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thorne.
Muwaitang looks to land a left hand but Thorne moved out of range nicely.
Thorne seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Thorne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muwaitang throws out the jab.
Thorne blocks a jab.
Muwaitang throws a hook to the side of Thorne's head but Thorne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Muwaitang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thorne seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Thorne instigates a clinch.
Thorne creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thorne.
 It looks like Saipam Muwaitang has been cut.
Thorne keeps control of Muwaitang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thorne misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Thorne.
Thorne lands a nice elbow.
Muwaitang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Muwaitang's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thorne has Muwaitang pressed against the cage, preventing Muwaitang from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thorne keeps control of Muwaitang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Muwaitang wants to break free but Thorne has control.
Stalling in the clinch from Thorne.
Muwaitang blocks the elbow strike.
Muwaitang is trying to push Thorne away but Thorne has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice elbow from Thorne.
Muwaitang is trying to break the clinch but Thorne is controlling him.
Muwaitang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muwaitang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thorne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muwaitang.
Muwaitang throws a looping overhand right but Thorne ducks down to avoid it.
Muwaitang swinging wildly here.
Muwaitang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muwaitang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thorne looks to score with a jab to the body but Muwaitang is just out of range.
Muwaitang throws an overhand right that lands on Thorne's shoulder, as Thorne tries to avoid the shot.
Thorne wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Muwaitang throws a jab when Thorne was well out of range.
Muwaitang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Muwaitang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Muwaitang missing with a left hand there. Thorne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Muwaitang misses with a hook. Thorne ducked under it nicely.
As Muwaitang tries to get set, Thorne tries to push him back and clinch up but Muwaitang manages to avoid the attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muwaitang misses the jab.
Thorne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Muwaitang looks to throw the jab but Thorne is out of range.
A left and a right from Muwaitang both land. Nice combination.
Thorne walks into a stiff left hand from Muwaitang.
Muwaitang throws a jab when Thorne was well out of range.
Muwaitang throws a series of punches but Thorne moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muwaitang falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thorne counters by clinching up.
Thorne trying to stall but Muwaitang improves his position.
Thorne lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Muwaitang wants to break free but Thorne has control.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thorne just misses with a elbow thrown towards Muwaitang's brow.
Thorne misses with an elbow strike.
Muwaitang wants to get back to striking at distance but Thorne won't allow it.
Thorne lands an elbow inside that Muwaitang shrugs off.
That has opened up Saipam Muwaitang's cut even more.
Muwaitang wants to get back to striking at distance but Thorne won't allow it.
Thorne lands an elbow just above Muwaitang 's eye.
Muwaitang blocks the elbow strike.
Muwaitang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thorne has him pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Thorne.
The cut above Saipam Muwaitang's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Thorne stalling against the cage.
Thorne lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Saipam Muwaitang's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Muwaitang takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Saipam Muwaitang's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Josh Thorne!
A less than humble Josh Thorne misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Cass (ranked 24779 p4p, 6865 weight class) and Snapple Grapple (ranked 548 p4p, 512 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Cass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Snapple Grapple!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cass moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cass manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Grapple throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cass has his foot on Grapple's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grapple works his way back into a safe position though.
Grapple controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grapple is looking to work some ground and pound but Cass has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grapple postures up and lands a big shot to Cass's brow.
Grapple advances to half guard.
Grapple seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Grapple wants to work for an arm triangle but Cass is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cass really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grapple is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cass knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grapple on the ground.
Grapple is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cass sees it coming and defends easily.
Grapple is looking to take a break and control but Cass is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cass on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Grapple is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cass tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grapple is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cass doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grapple.
Still in half guard, Grapple seems content to control.
Grapple is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Grapple is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cass is just riding it out for now. Grapple eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grapple lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Grapple landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grapple content to control rather than advance.
Grapple drops an elbow to the side of Cass's head.
Grapple lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Grapple wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cass keeps working.
Grapple slips a nice elbow through Cass's hands, connecting with Cass's forehead.
Grapple is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Grapple is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cass has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cass trying to control but Grapple postures up.
Cass looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grapple is taking a breather. Cass 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.
Cass trying to control but Grapple postures up.
Grapple seems to be working for a kimura but Cass defends the submission attempt.
Grapple is trying to control the action in half guard but Cass is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grapple seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Grapple is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grapple works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snapple Grapple dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Grapple throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cass sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grapple doesn't manage to clinch there - Cass circles away.
A swing and a miss from Grapple.
Cass wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Grapple enables Cass to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Grapple manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Grapple is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cass trying to stand up but can't free himself from Grapple's guard.
Cass got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grapple has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cass has managed to get both his arms back between Grapple's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grapple is controlling Cass's posture.
Grapple looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cass is posturing up here but Grapple has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Cass tries to roll out but it's too tight and Cass has to tap! Slick submission there by Grapple!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Snapple Grapple!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buck Rogers (ranked 4017 p4p, 23727 weight class) and Tyrion Lannister (ranked 486 p4p, 725 weight class). Lannister is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Feel the Same by Battle Tapes. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buck Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyrion Lannister!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lannister closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lannister breaks from the clinch.
Rogers with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lannister to score with a decent uppercut.
Lannister moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lannister throws a leg kick
and Rogers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lannister misses the shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lannister.
Lannister connects with a right hand. Rogers shakes it off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rogers.
Nice body kick there by Rogers.
Lannister misses with an uppercut
and Rogers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lannister has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rogers is looking to break free of the clinch but Lannister has double underhooks.
Rogers blocks an uppercut.
Lannister tries to work over Rogers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lannister working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rogers trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lannister's guard.
Rogers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lannister working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rogers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rogers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lannister looking for subs off his back but Rogers has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lannister is looking for a sweep. Rogers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rogers works his way into full mount!
Rogers tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lannister tries to hold on but Rogers postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers get's back to his feet.
Rogers throws a looping overhand right but Lannister ducks down to avoid it.
Lannister scores with a nice body kick.
Lannister cracks Rogers with an open hand slap.
Lannister delivers a nice body kick.
Tyrion Lannister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogers throws a big shot that misses.
Lannister misses with a low kick.
Rogers is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rogers, as that shot connected.
Lannister misses with a low kick.
Lannister attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rogers misses with a wild body shot.
Lannister tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rogers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Rogers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lannister throws a series of punches but Rogers moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lannister.
Lannister takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lannister uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rogers.
Lannister has Rogers up against the cage in a clinch.
Rogers tries to break the clinch but Lannister is controlling the position.
A short right from Lannister.
Rogers tries to circle away but Lannister has him pinned against the cage.
Lannister has Rogers pressed against the cage, preventing Rogers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rogers is trying to force a seperation but Lannister has the dominant position.
Lannister can't find room to land a body shot as Rogers controls the action.
Rogers working hard to break the clinch.
Rogers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lannister has him pressed against the cage.
Lannister keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rogers's efforts to push away.
Lannister lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rogers backwards.
Lannister breaks the clinch.
Lannister lands a jab to the head.
Rogers on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lannister misses with a low kick.
Rogers's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lannister under the eye.
Lannister connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lannister lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lannister sizes up Rogers with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rogers misses with a series of wild punches.
Lannister scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lannister misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rogers takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lannister uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rogers.
Lannister throws out a counter right but Rogers avoids it with no problem.
Rogers lands a body shot.
Rogers checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrion Lannister dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A punch combination from Rogers misses.
Lannister looks to land a left hand but Rogers moved out of range nicely.
Lannister has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rogers throws a leg kick which misses Lannister's front leg but catches the back leg as Lannister tries to avoid it.
Lannister swings widly with a right hand
letting Rogers counter with a right hand.
Rogers avoids a kick to the body.
Lannister throws a wild body kick that Rogers sees coming a mile off.
A good leg kick by Lannister.
Lannister looks to land a body kick but Rogers moved away.
Rogers takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rogers was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lannister darts in and clinches Rogers up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lannister has Rogers pressed against the cage, preventing Rogers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lannister lands with a left to the head.
Lannister throws a head punch that misses.
Lannister jumps guard and drags Rogers to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rogers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rogers trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lannister's guard.
Lannister working for a triangle but Rogers defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers stands up from Lannister's guard - Rogers perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rogers moves out of range of the body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Rogers misses its target.
Rogers throws a hook to the side of Lannister's head but Lannister sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lannister fails to land with a series of punches.
Lannister gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rogers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rogers throws a leg kick but Lannister checks it.
Buck Rogers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rogers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rogers throws a shot from downtown. Lannister moves away and avoids it.
Rogers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Lannister.
Lannister moves in looking to clinch but Rogers pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lannister looks to clinch
enabling Rogers to counter with a crisp jab.
Rogers takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lannister lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rogers's sensitive parts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lannister looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rogers throws a quick counter head kick but Lannister was just out of range.
Lannister slips under a jab from Rogers.
Lannister fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rogers.
Rogers checks a leg kick nicely.
Lannister throws a leg kick but Rogers checks it.
As Lannister looks to move away, Rogers throws a big counter combo but Lannister just gets out of the way.
Lannister lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
It looks like Rogers has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lannister tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rogers is able to avoid easily.
Rogers is looking to counter punch.
Lannister on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Tyrion Lannister has been cut.
Rogers scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lannister throws a big shot that misses.
Rogers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lannister.
Tyrion Lannister seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rogers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lannister.
Lannister looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A low kick from Lannister misses
and Rogers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lannister blocks the body kick.
Lannister tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rogers defends well and Lannister ends up having to push Rogers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lannister keeps Rogers at a distance using the push kick.
Lannister takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lannister thumps Rogers with a low kick.
Rogers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lannister is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rogers.
Rogers is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lannister looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rogers is fending him off so far but Lannister persists. Nope, Rogers circles away and we're back to standing.
Lannister moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogers misses with a looping left.
Rogers drops his hands momentarily and Lannister takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rogers just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Lannister throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Rogers misses its target.
Rogers misses with a looping left.
Lannister unleashes a big counter combination but Rogers bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rogers lands a jab to Lannister's midsection.
Lannister throws a lazy body kick
and Lannister takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lannister lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rogers takes a step back to recover.
Lannister misses with an uppercut. Rogers saw that one coming.
Lannister tries a head kick but it misses.
Rogers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lannister counters with a three punch combo that has Rogers backing up. Rogers nods at Lannister to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrion Lannister showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tyrion Lannister's cut.
That's time! Rogers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lannister throws a right and a left that Rogers avoids nicely.
Lannister throws a front kick aimed at Rogers's knee but Rogers avoids it well.
Lannister scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lannister tries to clinch but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers thows a leg kick but Lannister checks it
and Lannister counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rogers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lannister.
Lannister lands with a shot to the body.
Lannister gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rogers is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A frustrated look appears on Rogers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lannister pulls guard.
Lannister looking for a sweep. Not yet Lannister, not yet.
Rogers wants to stand but Lannister is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lannister is trying to control the position but Rogers postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers tries to stand but Lannister is controlling from the bottom.
Lannister looking for a sweep. Not yet Lannister, not yet.
Rogers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lannister on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lannister is on top in guard.
Rogers is adopting a defensive guard.
Rogers wants to improve his position but instead Lannister has moved into half guard.
Rogers trying to control but Lannister postures up.
Rogers wants to improve his position but Lannister is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lannister seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rogers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rogers has his hands clasped together around Lannister's back. He's all about the action.
My spies in Finish the Fight inform me that Lannister has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lannister is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rogers defends it well.
Buck Rogers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lannister is looking to advance position but Rogers won't allow it.
Tyrion Lannister is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is trying to maintain the position but Lannister is very close to passing his half guard.
Rogers keeps control of the position for the meantime.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rogers wants to control but Lannister is keeping busy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lannister throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Rogers counter with a right hand.
Lannister throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rogers.
Rogers keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Rogers.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lannister connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rogers throws a series of punches but Lannister avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rogers. Lannister does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lannister throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rogers tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lannister is in Rogers's guard.
Rogers pushes Lannister off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rogers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rogers misses with a double jab
and Lannister counters by clinching up.
Rogers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rogers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rogers misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tyrion Lannister.
Well Lannister has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrion Lannister!
After the fight, Tyrion Lannister was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vito Corleone (ranked 6703 p4p, 3453 weight class) and Brandon Luff (ranked 624 p4p, 429 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vito Corleone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brandon Luff!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Luff does it's job there.
Luff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corleone.
Luff's corner calls for a 1-2. Luff obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Luff connects with a body shot that sends Corleone's belly button to the back.
Luff scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Luff smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've been hearing reports that Corleone has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Corleone darts in looking for a takedown but Luff gets double underhooks and turns Corleone into the cage.
Luff cracks Corleone with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brandon Luff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Luff.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luff uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Corleone has time to react.
Luff stuffs the takedown attempt from Corleone. Corleone gets slowly back to his feet.
Corleone takes one to the chin there.
Nice shot lands for Luff.
Luff scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Corleone doesn't seem bothered though.
Corleone looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Luff!
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.
Corleone throwing shots but missing, from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Luff can do anything to dispel that myth.
Luff managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Corleone.
Corleone works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Luff dodges the ground and pound from Corleone.
Corleone throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Corleone creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ground and pound from Corleone seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Corleone scoring with punches from side control.
Corleone working away.
Corleone fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Corleone cracks Luff with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Corleone immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Luff is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Corleone!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vito Corleone!
After the big win, Vito Corleone made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Dr Zoidberg Office and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Armad Bates (ranked 2361 p4p, 23776 weight class) and Mark Bloodsport (ranked 307 p4p, 666 weight class). The key to victory for Armad Bates has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Armad Bates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Bloodsport!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloodsport closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bates circles away.
Bates pushes Bloodsport up against the cage in a clinch.
Bloodsport lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bloodsport looking to stall.
Bloodsport has a couple of punches blocked by Bates.
Bates lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bates manages to break the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Bates has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bloodsport or perhaps it was just good defense by Bates, which made it look bad.
It looked like Bates wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bates misses with a low kick.
Bloodsport wants to clinch up but Bates keeps it at a distance.
Bloodsport misses with a takedown
and Bates counters with a nice body shot.
Armad Bates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Bloodsport.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloodsport shoots for a takedown but Bates saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bloodsport tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bates swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bloodsport tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bates swivels and escapes.
Bates works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodsport shoots for a takedown but Bates saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Armad Bates is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bloodsport with a poor takedown
and Bates counters with a two punch combo.
Bloodsport with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bates to score with a decent uppercut.
Bloodsport wants to clinch but Bates slips to the side
and Bates counters with a crisp one two that drops Bloodsport! Bates thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bloodsport to his feet! Bloodsport is in big trouble!
 Bloodsport is rocked!
Bates scores with a nice strike.
Bloodsport is still on wobbly legs! Can Bates finish him?
Bates connects with a body shot.
Bloodsport looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bates cracks Bloodsport with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Bloodsport falls to his knees and Bates doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Armad Bates!
Armad Bates decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sox Bully (ranked 3851 p4p, 3051 weight class) and Joe Clarky (ranked 154 p4p, 131 weight class). Joe Clarky has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sox Bully!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Clarky !
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clarky throws a hook but Bully avoids it easily.
Bully moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Clarky has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Clarky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Bully was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Clarky .
Bully stuns Clarky with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bully misses with a series of wild punches.
Bully throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clarky has closed the distance and engaged Bully in a clinch.
Bully wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bully has had enough of the clinch but Clarky keeps him there for the moment.
Clarky misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarky is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Clarky .
A frustrated look appears on Bully's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Bully's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Clarky stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bully tries to break the clinch but Clarky is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Clarky stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Clarky throws a punch but it's blocked by Bully.
A right hand to the body from Clarky .
Bully letting Clarky take a breather here.
Clarky manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Clarky continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarky holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bully escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bully definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Clarky clinches with his opponent.
Bully wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
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.
A knee to the head by Clarky .
 It looks like Sox Bully has been cut.
Clarky slows down the pace here.
Bully wants to break free but Clarky has control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clarky working Bully over with knees to the body.
Clarky leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Clarky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sox Bully'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.
Clarky closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Clarky .
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joe Clarky .
Bully throws a combination that misses
and Clarky counters by moving into the clinch.
Clarky pushes Bully back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Clarky is leaning against Bully and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarky swings wildly with an uppercut but Bully uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knees to the body from Clarky .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarky tries to work over Bully's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clarky misses with a punch to the body.
Clarky lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bully backwards.
Clarky is struggling to control the position.
Bully has had enough of the clinch but Clarky keeps him there for the moment.
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.
Bully has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Clarky just leaning against Bully, taking a breather.
Clarky with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bully wants to get back to striking at distance but Clarky won't allow it.
Clarky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bully on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Clarky presses Bully against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bully wants to break the clinch but can't.
Clarky keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bully's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Bully's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Clarky misses with some punches.
Clarky misses with a punch on the inside.
Clarky prevents Bully from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Clarky scores with a nice hook to the head.
Clarky lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Clarky stalling in the clinch.
Clarky throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bullys head.
Bully tries to break free but Clarky pushes him back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clarky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clarky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Clarky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sox Bully'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bully throws a series of punches but Clarky moves out of range.
Bully takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bully misses with a straight left.
Clarky misses with a straight right.
Bully avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bully looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Clarky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bully moves away.
Bully appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bully slips a straight right by Clarky .
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bully is trying to push Clarky away but Clarky has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarky slowing the pace effectively.
Clarky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clarky struggles to land a body shot inside as Bully controls his hands.
Clarky lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Clarky lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bully backwards.
Bully is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bully managing to block the knees to the body from Clarky .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bully prevents a body shot from Clarky .
Joe Clarky seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Clarky is leaning against Bully and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bully tries to circle away but Clarky has him pinned against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Clarky .
Clarky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clarky throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bullys head.
Bully wants to get back to striking at distance but Clarky won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bully avoiding damage as Clarky throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Clarky .
Clarky struggles to land a body shot inside as Bully controls his hands.
Clarky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bully tries to circle away but Clarky has him pinned against the cage.
The referee calls for Clarky to work.
Clarky lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bully backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nice body punch from Clarky - that landed with a thud.
Clarky stalling the fight.
Clarky leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sox Bully has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Clarky creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Joe Clarky is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clarky unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bully lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bully throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Clarky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Clarky 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Clarky !
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Griggs (ranked 2549 p4p, 5074 weight class) and Jon Masvidal (ranked 353 p4p, 578 weight class). Griggs comes to the cage accompanied by LL Cool J- Momma Said Knock You Out. Masvidal has chosen Scarface as his entrance music. Frankie Griggs has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175
2 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frankie Griggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Masvidal!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griggs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.
Griggs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Griggs scores with a sloppy right hand. Masvidal should have avoided that one.
It looks like Jon Masvidal has been cut.
Griggs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Griggs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Griggs is looking to counter punch.
Masvidal closes the distance looking to clinch
and Griggs counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Masvidal to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Griggs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Frankie Griggs!
In his post fight interview, Frankie Griggs started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bender Mein Armbach (ranked 2664 p4p, 5308 weight class) and Mr Miyagi Pat Morita (ranked 371 p4p, 594 weight class). Mein Armbach comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman, Metallica. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bender Mein Armbach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Miyagi Pat Morita!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Pat Morita misses
and Mein Armbach counters with a shoot takedown. Pat Morita fights it but they end up in guard.
Mein Armbach seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mein Armbach with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mein Armbach passes Pat Morita's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mein Armbach looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pat Morita wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pat Morita defending well though.
Mein Armbach drops an elbow to the side of Pat Morita's head.
Pat Morita on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mein Armbach wants to pass the guard but Pat Morita is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mein Armbach thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pat Morita's head.
Pat Morita is not content to let Mein Armbach control the position.
Mein Armbach wants to pass the guard but Pat Morita is defending well.
Pat Morita told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Mein Armbach thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pat Morita's head.
Mein Armbach is taking a breather. Pat Morita 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.
Mein Armbach working over Pat Morita with some ground and pound. Pat Morita looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pat Morita is in trouble now - Mein Armbach has advanced to mount!
Mein Armbach unloads with some shots from mount but Pat Morita bucks and avoids them well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach landing punches.
Mein Armbach dominating with strikes here.
Mein Armbach with the ground and pound from mount.
Pat Morita is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pat Morita is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Mein Armbach is landing with some decent strikes but Pat Morita is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Pat Morita is still in real trouble! Can Mein Armbach finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mein Armbach has hold of Pat Morita's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pat Morita manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Pat Morita seems to have recovered his senses.
We've been hearing good reports from Mein Armbach's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Pat Morita is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Mein Armbach avoids the attempt from Pat Morita to control.
Mein Armbach lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach loads up with a big shot that hurts Pat Morita! He's pulled Mein Armbach in close but Mein Armbach has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Pat Morita survive? More strikes from Mein Armbach and Pat Morita is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bender Mein Armbach!
Bender Mein Armbach looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I Hiav vays of making you taap!!
You looze zen You Snooze...
Muahhhaahaaa!! '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jared Roughneck (ranked 2062 p4p, 2914 weight class) and Gurizuri Nakamura (ranked 271 p4p, 377 weight class). Jared Roughneck has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jared Roughneck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gurizuri Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roughneck throws a lazy uppercut
and Nakamura counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nakamura looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nakamura performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Roughneck gets back to full guard.
Roughneck seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura wants to pass the guard but Roughneck is keeping the position.
Roughneck lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roughneck trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom.
Roughneck missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nakamura wants to sweep but no luck.
Roughneck stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakamura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Roughneck's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Nakamura wants to hit a sweep here but Roughneck passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nakamura there!
Roughneck with a couple of short strikes.
Nakamura in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee warns Nakamura that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Roughneck looking to control but Nakamura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nakamura is looking to get to half guard.
Nakamura bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roughneck working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nakamura.
Nakamura won't allow Roughneck to sweep him here.
Roughneck manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nakamura manages to get himself to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nakamura is on top in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Roughneck is on top in guard.
Roughneck stands and throws Nakamura's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roughneck working the head with strikes.
Roughneck lands a decent elbow from side control.
Roughneck looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nakamura is avoiding damage well.
Nakamura is not content to let Roughneck control the position.
Roughneck looking to control but instead Nakamura has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Roughneck prevents Nakamura from improving his position.
Roughneck is just content to waste time from the top position. Nakamura takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jared Roughneck dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Roughneck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakamura was well out of range. Poor timing from Roughneck.
Roughneck misses with a straight left.
Nakamura with the counter takedown but Roughneck avoids it easily.
Roughneck fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Roughneck just misses with a punch to the body.
Roughneck goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Roughneck displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nakamura.
Sloppy strikes from Nakamura. Those never looked like landing.
Roughneck throwing a counter right hand but Nakamura manages to avoid it.
Roughneck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakamura.
Nakamura shoots in but no luck this time.
Roughneck is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakamura can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roughneck throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Roughneck misses its intended target.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roughneck as he jumps to the side.
Jared Roughneck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gurizuri Nakamura.
Roughneck takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Nakamura.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Roughneck, as that shot connected.
Nakamura staying out of range there.
Nakamura misses with a takedown attempt
and Roughneck counters with a nice uppercut.
Nakamura is trying hard to land a takedown here. Roughneck sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nakamura blocks a jab.
Good exchange - Nakamura coming out on top.
Roughneck lands with a straight right. Nakamura didn't see that one coming.
Jared Roughneck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Roughneck darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Roughneck throws a lazy right hand but Nakamura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roughneck misses with a looping left.
Roughneck looks to land a left hand but Nakamura moved out of range nicely.
Nakamura fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Roughneck avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roughneck misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamura lands a jab to the nose.
A decent looking cross lands there for Roughneck.
Roughneck rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so Nakamura counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Roughneck keeps moving.
Roughneck looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nakamura puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nakamura takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nakamura is keen to just control but Roughneck is a slippery customer.
Roughneck slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Roughneck is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roughneck looking for a sweep. Not yet Roughneck, not yet.
Nakamura trying to control but Roughneck is working from the bottom.
Roughneck is trying to control the position but Nakamura postures up.
Roughneck is really struggling to control Nakamura but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Roughneck is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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.
Nakamura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nakamura keeps trying to improve his position.
Roughneck will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Roughneck working the head and body with strikes.
Nakamura wants to improve his position but Roughneck is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jared Roughneck dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nakamura takes a jab right on the kisser.
Roughneck is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Roughneck swings for the body but Nakamura moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nakamura.
Nakamura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roughneck.
Roughneck looks to throw the jab but Nakamura is out of range.
Nakamura changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Roughneck scores with a jab to the head.
Roughneck sizes up Nakamura with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab from Roughneck misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Roughneck misses with a wild body shot.
Roughneck looks to land a combination but Nakamura avoids it well.
Roughneck is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Roughneck lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Roughneck.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamura scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jared Roughneck is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Roughneck manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nakamura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roughneck works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nakamura trying to control but Roughneck is working from the bottom.
Roughneck trying to control the position here.
Roughneck not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nakamura controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nakamura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Roughneck loads up on a big right hand but Nakamura slips the punch.
Nakamura is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Roughneck throws a jab when Nakamura was well out of range.
Nakamura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roughneck.
Roughneck looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakamura is just out of range.
Roughneck misses with a right hand
and Nakamura counters with a nice double leg into side control. Roughneck won't be happy with that.
Nakamura scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Roughneck to see if he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Roughneck's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura wants to control but Roughneck is keeping him busy.
Roughneck is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gurizuri Nakamura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nakamura grinds an elbow into Roughneck's temple.
Roughneck tries to improve position but can't.
Nakamura trying to control the position but Roughneck is working away.
That's four 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.
Roughneck is looking for a sweep.
Nakamura in side control, throwing shots but Roughneck defends.
Jared Roughneck is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Roughneck is looking to reverse the position.
Nakamura lands a few punches from side control.
Roughneck is trying to control Nakamura's posture but Nakamura avoids it.
Roughneck is looking to reverse the position.
Gurizuri Nakamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nakamura working the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gurizuri Nakamura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Roughneck has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jared Roughneck!
A very excited looking Jared Roughneck made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cleon Wright (ranked 1118 p4p, 3107 weight class) and Pure Striker (ranked 129 p4p, 311 weight class). Wright comes to the cage accompanied by Come out to play . Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cleon Wright !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Pure Striker!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright connects with the punch.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Striker moves away.
Wright uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Striker.
Wright staying out of range there.
Striker throws a hook but Wright avoids it easily.
Wright ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Striker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Striker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wright counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Striker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wright 's elbow.
Wright lands a left hand.
A short right from Wright on the inside.
Wright throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wright slowing the pace effectively.
Wright is leaning against Striker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Striker 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.
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!
Nice body punch from Wright .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright pressing his opponent against the cage.
Striker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wright just stands there and leans against the cage.
Striker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cleon Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pure Striker.
Striker's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wright lands a body shot.
Striker looks winded!
Wright gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Striker.
Striker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Wright .
Wright makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wright lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Striker.
A right hook to the body lands for Wright .
Wright stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wright lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wright lands a body punch.
Wright lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wright pushes Striker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Striker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wright lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Wright .
A hook to the body from Wright .
Wright is struggling to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Wright as the two fighters clinch.
Wright scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Wright .
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wright leaning his opponent against the cage.
Striker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wright smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright misses with a looping left.
Striker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright .
Striker shoots in looking for a takedown but Wright manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Striker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wright misses with a hook. Striker ducked under it nicely.
Wright moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Striker is just out of range.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Striker was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright .
Wright ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Striker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Striker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wright lands with a straight right. Striker didn't see that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Striker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wright swivels and escapes.
Wright is looking to wear down Striker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Striker throws a sloppy head kick
and Wright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Striker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wright to score with a decent uppercut.
Striker is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot to the body from Striker misses
and Wright counters with a crisp right hand that drops Striker! Wright lets Striker back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Striker is still on wobbly legs! Can Wright finish him?
Wright lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Striker head around and knocks him out cold! Wright hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cleon Wright !
Cleon Wright retains his featherweight title!
Cleon Wright bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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