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Empire: XI PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vito Golami (ranked 3606 p4p, 4963 weight class) and Janiz Krylov (ranked 366 p4p, 447 weight class). Golami's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, John Lee Hooker - Boom Boom. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Vito Golami!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Janiz Krylov!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golami fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Krylov on the side of the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Golami!
Golami connects with a body shot.
Krylov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Golami lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Krylov at a distance.
Vito Golami seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krylov lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Golami throws a series of punches but Krylov avoids them all with ease.
Golami ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Krylov tries to clinch up but Golami circles away and keeps his distance.
Golami's corner calls for a 1-2. Golami obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Golami connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Krylov's hands.
Golami connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Krylov momentarily.
 Krylov is rocked!
Golami cracks Krylov with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Krylov falls to his knees and Golami 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 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vito Golami!
Vito Golami 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artis Freibergs (ranked 3934 p4p, 5613 weight class) and Abdul Kaloev (ranked 398 p4p, 483 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Artis Freibergs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Abdul Kaloev!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freibergs tries to bum rush Kaloev with a series of wild strikes but Kaloev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kaloev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Freibergs defends well and Kaloev ends up having to push Freibergs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Freibergs could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Freibergs tries to clinch there but Kaloev circles away.
Kaloev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Abdul Kaloev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaloev shoots in and drives through. Freibergs sprawls well.
Freibergs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kaloev looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Freibergs!
Freibergs controls the position for a moment.
Freibergs is trying to get back to half guard.
Kaloev is trying to get an arm triangle but Freibergs is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaloev is trying to get an arm triangle but Freibergs is defending well.
Kaloev is looking to take a break and control but Freibergs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaloev might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Freibergs haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Freibergs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Freibergs wants to control but Kaloev postures up.
Freibergs is not content to let Kaloev control the position.
Kaloev swings around for an armbar but Freibergs sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kaloev's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaloev controls Freibergs momentarily but Freibergs frees himself.
Kaloev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Freibergs's guard.
Freibergs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kaloev is pushing down on Freibergs's leg trying to pass to half guard. Freibergs is fighting to maintain full guard but Kaloev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kaloev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Freibergs is just riding it out for now. Kaloev eventually gives up the hold.
Kaloev wants to control but Freibergs is keeping him busy.
Freibergs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kaloev on the ground.
Freibergs trying to control from the bottom.
Freibergs looking for submissions off his back.
Kaloev trying to control the action but Freibergs is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaloev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
My spies in Gym of Rock inform me that Kaloev has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Freibergs trying to control but Kaloev postures up.
Kaloev is trying to control the action in half guard but Freibergs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kaloev stalling.
Kaloev trying to control from half guard but Freibergs is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Freibergs kicks off Kaloev and gets to his feet.
Freibergs tries to clinch there but Kaloev circles away.
Freibergs tries to sprawl but Kaloev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kaloev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Freibergs slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Freibergs is trying to keep Kaloev in close.
Kaloev slips nicely into half guard.
Kaloev prevents Freibergs from improving his position.
Kaloev works his way into full mount!
Kaloev thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Abdul Kaloev will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kaloev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Freibergs tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kaloev is in Freibergs's guard.
Kaloev passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kaloev advances nicely into full mount.
Kaloev has isolated one of Freibergs's arms. Freibergs looking to fight him off but Kaloev twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abdul Kaloev!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Ruiz (ranked 3964 p4p, 4124 weight class) and Simon Slade (ranked 399 p4p, 409 weight class). Glenn Ruiz 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Glenn Ruiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Slade!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruiz misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Slade to counter with a crisp jab.
 It looks like Glenn Ruiz has been cut.
Slade slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ruiz with a poor takedown
and Slade counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Slade feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ruizs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ruiz misses with a takedown attempt
and Slade scores with a counter punch that sends Ruiz to the canvas! Slade smells blood - he's punishing Ruiz with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Ruiz has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Slade!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Khizri Aliyev (ranked 3421 p4p, 7464 weight class) and Trevor Barnes (ranked 471 p4p, 702 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 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, Khizri Aliyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Trevor Barnes!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aliyev scores with a decent looking hook.
A punch lands to the side of Barnes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A head kick from Barnes lands but Aliyev takes it in his stride.
Aliyev takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Khizri Aliyev has been cut.
Aliyev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Aliyev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've been hearing reports that Aliyev has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Barnes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Aliyev fails with a takedown attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Aliyev.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Barnes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
 It looks like Trevor Barnes has been cut.
Aliyev scores with a nice head shot.
Aliyev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barnes closes the distance and clinches up with Aliyev, looking for a takedown. Barnes pushes Aliyev against the cage but Aliyev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Aliyev misses the target.
Barnes walks into a left hand.
Barnes throws a good cross that connects.
Barnes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes drops his hands momentarily and Aliyev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice defenses there by Barnes.
Aliyev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khizri Aliyev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aliyev throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barnes is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Barnes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aliyev is breathing heavily.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Aliyev.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Aliyev is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Barnes slips under a jab from Aliyev.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aliyev.
Danga de danga de dang - Barnes scores with a four punch combination!
Aliyev misses with a lunging right hand
and Barnes counters with a good low kick that Aliyev was not able to check.
Aliyev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barnes counters with an inside leg kick.
Barnes cracks a nice hook into Aliyev's ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Barnes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barnes.
 Aliyev is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aliyev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnes.
Barnes gets in close and tags Aliyev with a short punch that almost sends Aliyev to the mat! Oh Aliyev is in big trouble! He turns his back on Barnes, trying to create some distance but Barnes rushes him, striking wildly and Aliyev goes down! The referee tackles Barnes into the cage to end the fight! Barnes is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trevor Barnes!
Trevor Barnes very nearly forgot to thank Voodoo Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Freddie McDowe (ranked 3835 p4p, 24872 weight class) and Dude McWrestler (ranked 504 p4p, 717 weight class). McDowe's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The King Of The Highlands. McWrestler comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tenacious D - Dude kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Freddie McDowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dude McWrestler!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McWrestler shoots in looking for a takedown. McDowe tries to sprawl out of it but McWrestler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McDowe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McDowe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McDowe leaves McWrestler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McDowe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McWrestler walks into a straight right hand from McDowe.
McWrestler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McWrestler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McWrestler looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McWrestler wants the takedown. McDowe is fighting it off but McWrestler persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in McDowe's guard against the cage.
McDowe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McDowe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McWrestler trying to control but McDowe is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McWrestler cracks McDowe with a solid left hand.
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.
McDowe trying to control the position.
McDowe is trying to hold McWrestler in close to prevent damage but McWrestler has managed to pass into half guard.
McDowe trying to hold on to McWrestler's head to control him but McWrestler postures up.
McWrestler is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McWrestler trying to pass the guard but McDowe defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McWrestler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McDowe tries to regain full guard. Instead though, McWrestler has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
McWrestler working McDowe over with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDowe tries to lock up and control but McWrestler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McWrestler looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
McDowe tries to lock up and control but McWrestler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McWrestler raining down hammerfists from mount.
McDowe is rocked!
McWrestler postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! McDowe is out cold - huge knockout for McWrestler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dude McWrestler!
Dude McWrestler decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bo Garrett (ranked 2338 p4p, 3217 weight class) and Frankie Silva (ranked 332 p4p, 447 weight class). Silva is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lil Uzi Vert - Myron . Frankie Silva will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bo Garrett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frankie Silva!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Garrett.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Silva! But no joy.
Silva misses with a looping left.
Silva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Garrett.
Silva throws a lazy right hand but Garrett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Garrett ducks down to avoid it.
Silva looks to throw the jab but Garrett is out of range.
Garrett throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva takes a swing at Garrett's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva throws a right hand that misses
and Garrett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva cracks Garrett with a good jab.
Silva moves forwards but Garrett connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Garrett connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Silva scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrett misses with a straight left.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garrett.
Silva's coach down at Steroids Athletic was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Silva's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Silva swings widly with a right hand
and Garrett counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garrett.
Nice defenses there by Garrett.
Garrett misses with an uppercut.
Garrett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Bo Garrett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Garrett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Garrett.
Garrett uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Silva has time to react.
A decent looking cross lands there for Silva.
Garrett throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Silva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Garrett throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrett shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Silva is trying to defend but Garrett finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garrett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Garrett sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silva defending well though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.
Garrett thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
Garrett throwing shots but Silva is blocking nicely.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garrett working the head and body with strikes.
Garrett slips a nice elbow through Silva's hands, connecting with Silva's forehead.
Garrett missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Garrett scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Silva is rocked!
Garrett passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Silva!
Silva is still in real trouble! Can Garrett finish him?
Garrett looking to finish Silva with some ground and pound. This is bad for Silva!
A big strike lands for Garrett! That's really hurt Silva and he's turned his back - Garrett keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Garrett jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Garrett!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brady Jean Baptiste (ranked 2083 p4p, 2599 weight class) and Ryoto Takahashi (ranked 234 p4p, 279 weight class). Jean Baptiste comes to the cage accompanied by Oprah's Bank Account. Ryoto Takahashi is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Brady Jean Baptiste!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryoto Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takahashi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big left from Takahashi misses.
Takahashi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jean Baptiste avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've been told by Jean Baptiste's head coaches at Steroids Athletic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jean Baptiste steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
Takahashi moves out of range as Jean Baptiste strikes.
Takahashi closes the distance and clinches.
Takahashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takahashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jean Baptiste's elbow.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Takahashi - that landed with a thud.
Takahashi lands a hook that snaps the head of Jean Baptiste backwards.
Jean Baptiste is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jean Baptiste working hard to break the clinch.
Takahashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Jean Baptiste.
Takahashi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste has had enough of the clinch but Takahashi keeps him there for the moment.
Takahashi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jean Baptiste's efforts to push away.
Jean Baptiste effectively controlling the action here.
Takahashi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Takahashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jean Baptiste is trying to force a seperation but Takahashi has the dominant position.
Jean Baptiste breaks the clinch.
A jab from Jean Baptiste misses.
Takahashi slips a straight right by Jean Baptiste.
Takahashi tries to counter with a clinch but Jean Baptiste shakes him off and moves away.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body shot.
Takahashi throws out a counter right but Jean Baptiste avoids it with no problem.
Takahashi has managed to clinch.
Jean Baptiste is looking to break free of the clinch but Takahashi has double underhooks.
Jean Baptiste breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
Takahashi clinches with his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Jean Baptiste's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Takahashi blocking some punches.
A short right from Takahashi.
Takahashi blocks an uppercut.
Takahashi keeps control of Jean Baptiste as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jean Baptiste breaks the clinch.
Jean Baptiste missing with a left hand there. Takahashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jean Baptiste takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Takahashi lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jean Baptiste is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Takahashi cracks Jean Baptiste with a nice body shot.
Jean Baptiste working hard to break the clinch.
Jean Baptiste blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takahashi.
Takahashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jean Baptiste backwards.
Takahashi can't find room to land a body shot as Jean Baptiste controls the action.
Takahashi tries to work over Jean Baptiste's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takahashi scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Takahashi.
Jean Baptiste lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takahashi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jean Baptiste stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Takahashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Jean Baptiste controls his hands.
Takahashi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Takahashi can't find room to land a body shot as Jean Baptiste controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste wants to break free but Takahashi has control.
Takahashi cracks Jean Baptiste with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takahashi working aggressively here.
Takahashi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takahashi can't find room to land a body shot as Jean Baptiste controls the action.
Takahashi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jean Baptiste wants to break free but Takahashi has control.
Takahashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jean Baptiste backwards.
Takahashi misses with a punch to the body.
Takahashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jean Baptiste wants to break free but Takahashi has control.
Takahashi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jean Baptiste can't break the clinch.
Takahashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Jean Baptiste uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takahashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Takahashi - that landed with a thud.
Jean Baptiste goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Takahashi fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryoto Takahashi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jean Baptiste ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takahashi moves away.
Takahashi wants to counter the offense by Jean Baptiste and move into the clinch position.
Jean Baptiste looks to throw the jab but Takahashi is out of range.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takahashi instigates a clinch.
Jean Baptiste misses with a punch on the inside.
Takahashi tries to work over Jean Baptiste's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jean Baptiste wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jean Baptiste is trying to force a seperation but Takahashi has the dominant position.
Takahashi tries to throw a body punch but Jean Baptiste avoids it by throwing Takahashi back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jean Baptiste is trying to force a seperation but Takahashi has the dominant position.
Jean Baptiste looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right from Takahashi on the inside.
Jean Baptiste is trying to push Takahashi away but Takahashi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jean Baptiste swings wildly with an uppercut but Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Takahashi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takahashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takahashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jean Baptiste's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch lands to the side of Jean Baptiste 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Brady Jean Baptiste has been cut.
Jean Baptiste keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takahashi.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook but Takahashi blocks it.
Takahashi has managed to clinch.
Takahashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takahashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jean Baptiste blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Takahashi.
Jean Baptiste is trying to break free.
Takahashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jean Baptiste.
A shot in the inside from Takahashi.
Jean Baptiste breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takahashi has Jean Baptiste up against the cage in a clinch.
Takahashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Jean Baptiste uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takahashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jean Baptiste wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hand to the body from Takahashi.
Jean Baptiste has had enough of the clinch but Takahashi keeps him there for the moment.
Jean Baptiste can't break the clinch.
Takahashi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Takahashi scores with a shoulder strike.
Takahashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jean Baptiste's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takahashi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Takahashi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takahashi lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Takahashi scores with a shot to the side of Jean Baptiste's head.
Jean Baptiste blocking some punches.
Takahashi throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Takahashi.
Jean Baptiste is trying to push Takahashi away but Takahashi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Takahashi scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takahashi.
Takahashi gets through Jean Baptiste's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Takahashi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Takahashi lands a right hand.
Takahashi is working Jean Baptiste over against the cage.
Takahashi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jean Baptistes head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takahashi works on Jean Baptiste's body with a couple of short punches.
Takahashi scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi lands an uppercut.
Jean Baptiste is looking to break free of the clinch but Takahashi has double underhooks.
Jean Baptiste can't break the clinch.
Takahashi drags the fight down to the ground.
Jean Baptiste wants to control from the top but Takahashi keeps moving.
Brady Jean Baptiste has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jean Baptiste is fighting to break Takahashi's control of his arms but Takahashi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jean Baptiste got a little sloppy there for a moment and Takahashi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jean Baptiste has managed to get both his arms back between Takahashi's legs - danger averted.
Takahashi wants to sweep here but Jean Baptiste controlling him for the moment.
Takahashi is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Jean Baptiste has his hands clasped together but Takahashi extends and breaks Jean Baptiste's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Takahashi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryoto Takahashi!
A victorious Ryoto Takahashi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Elam Armis (ranked 2382 p4p, 1194 weight class) and Frank Morrison (ranked 340 p4p, 184 weight class). Morrison has chosen Dead By Daylight - Legion Theme as his entrance music. 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 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, Elam Armis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Morrison scores with the left hand. Armis knows he should have avoided that one.
Morrison connects with the punch.
Armis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Armis is rocked!
Morrison fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Armis on the side of the head.
Oh Armis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Morrison fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Armis to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Armis looks to clinch but Morrison throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Armis taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Frank Morrison!
A victorious Frank Morrison thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Myke Bonner (ranked 1399 p4p, 1773 weight class) and Ergun Cerrahoglu (ranked 162 p4p, 205 weight class). Bonner's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Robert Tepper - Theres No Easy Way Out. Ergun Cerrahoglu told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Myke Bonner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ergun Cerrahoglu!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonner defending well as Cerrahoglu loads up on a big left hand.
Bonner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bonner ducks under a wild hook from Cerrahoglu.
Cerrahoglu misses with a hook. Bonner ducked under it nicely.
Bonner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cerrahoglu has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bonner is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bonner takes one on the button.
Cerrahoglu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bonner to the ground. Cerrahoglu is now in Bonner's guard.
Cerrahoglu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bonner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cerrahoglu distracts Bonner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bonner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cerrahoglu passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cerrahoglu working the ground and pound.
Cerrahoglu in side control lands a decent elbow.
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!
Cerrahoglu cracks Bonner with a big right hand but Bonner just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bonner is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonner on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bonner is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerrahoglu is chipping away with strikes.
Oh Bonner is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big shot lands for Cerrahoglu! That's hurt Bonner! Will he recover? Cerrahoglu fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ergun Cerrahoglu!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buster Gruff (ranked 1004 p4p, 1357 weight class) and Cu Chulainn (ranked 117 p4p, 165 weight class). 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Buster Gruff!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cu Chulainn!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chulainn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Cu Chulainn has been cut.
No joy there for Gruff, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chulainn throws a jab but it's blocked by Gruff.
Chulainn swings for the body but Gruff moves out of range.
Gruff lands a big right hand that sends Chulainn crashing to the mat! Gruff stays standing though and waves Chulainn back to his feet!
Chulainn is rocked!
Chulainn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chulainn with a jab.
Gruff keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chulainn.
Gruff was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gruff looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab lands there for Chulainn.
It looks like Buster Gruff has been cut.
Chulainn misses with a right hand
and Gruff counters with a nice right hand that sends Chulainn toppling to the canvas! Chulainn scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Gruff finish him?!
Chulainn is still on wobbly legs! Can Gruff finish him?
Chulainn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gruff counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Chulainn out cold! What a finish! Gruff is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buster Gruff!
Buster Gruff is the new heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Buster Gruff started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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