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GDL 88: Medik VS Ghandi PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Ryan (ranked 5530 p4p, 6762 weight class) and Ben Whyte (ranked 616 p4p, 695 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Orlando Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ben Whyte!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whyte takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ryan takes the fight into the clinch.
Whyte drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Whyte is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ryan is defending well.
Ryan looking for a takedown.
Whyte is trying to pull guard but Ryan has him pressed against the cage.
Orlando Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Whyte.
Whyte tries to pull guard but Ryan won't allow it.
Whyte is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whyte goes for a takedown attempt but Ryan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Whyte tries to sprawl but Ryan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Whyte kicks off Ryan and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whyte is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ryan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Whyte, pushing him back against the cage.
Ryan prevents the takedown attempt.
Ryan has had enough of the clinch but Whyte keeps him there for the moment.
Ryan has picked Whyte up - he's going for a ride! Ryan dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ryan is trying to control the action in half guard but Whyte is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ryan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Whyte slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whyte trying to control the position.
Whyte keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Whyte avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ryan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Whyte looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ryan throwing strikes from guard but Whyte blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Whyte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Whyte, up you get!
Whyte tries to land a leg kick but Ryan saw it coming and moves away.
Ryan wants to clinch up but Whyte keeps it at a distance.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ryan stays in close to Whyte's body and controls the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Whyte holds on and takes a little breather.
Ryan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whyte keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whyte can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ryan controls the pace.
Ryan tries to stand but Whyte is controlling from the bottom.
Whyte controls Ryan momentarily but Ryan frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whyte keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Ryan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ryan dives in for a single leg takedown but Whyte sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Whyte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Whyte leaves Ryan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Whyte misses with a wild combination.
Ryan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orlando Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Whyte counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan fails with a takedown attempt.
Whyte feints the counter takedown.
Whyte fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whyte fails to land the takedown.
Whyte takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Whyte goes for a double leg but Ryan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ryan continues to drive forward.
Ryan feinted with a counter takedown.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Whyte as he jumps to the side.
Whyte feints the counter takedown.
Ryan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Whyte quickly recovers to half guard.
Whyte has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ryan is on him like a limpet, forcing Whyte back against the cage.
Ryan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whyte misses with a takedown attempt - Ryan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Whyte is breathing heavily.
Ryan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Whyte on his heels. He'll look to pass Whyte's guard now, I'm sure.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Whyte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Whyte trying to strike off his back.
Ryan advances position into side control!
Whyte struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan decides to stand up, so the ref orders Whyte to his feet.
Whyte tries to keep at a distance but Ryan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ryan drags the fight down to the ground.
Ryan working for a triangle but Whyte defends it easily.
Whyte won't allow Ryan to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Whyte is now in half guard.
Ryan is not content to let Whyte control the position.
Ryan has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Whyte is on him like a limpet, forcing Ryan back against the cage.
Ryan breaks the clinch.
Ryan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Whyte can do to turn this around?
Ryan dives in for a single leg takedown but Whyte sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ryan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ryan drags the fight down to the ground.
Ryan is looking for a triangle but Whyte pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Ryan dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ryan defending well as Whyte loads up on a big left hand.
Ryan rushes Whyte and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Whyte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Whyte.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Whyte as he jumps to the side.
Ryan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Whyte.
A combination from Whyte does no damage.
Whyte tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ryan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Whyte pinned against the cage. Whyte gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Whyte let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Whyte.
Ryan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Whyte manages to circle out of the way.
Ryan doesn't manage to clinch there - Whyte circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Whyte is defended easily by Ryan.
Ben Whyte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Whyte takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Whyte dives in and grabs Ryan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ryan pushes down on Whyte's head and hops out.
Orlando Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Whyte.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ryan.
Ryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Whyte did well to prevent Ryan getting side control.
Whyte has one foot on Ryan's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Ryan tries for a takedown but Whyte sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Whyte steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ryan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Whyte is out of range.
Ryan tries to clinch up but Whyte circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck for Ryan with that takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ryan.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ryan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Whyte. No joy for Ryan on that attempt.
Whyte shoots in but Ryan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ryan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Whyte changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ryan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Whyte tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ryan manages to get back to half guard.
Ryan desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Orlando Ryan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Whyte is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is looking to control Whyte's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ryan avoid being mounted?
Ryan manages to get to full guard.
Ryan striking off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ben Whyte.
I think Ryan 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orlando Ryan!
Orlando Ryan looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I took this fight on 6 days notice. I was just created '.
The defeated Ben Whyte had this to say: 'Sorry guys, got to rewatch that fight, not sure what went wrong. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Johnson (ranked 5900 p4p, 5115 weight class) and Damian White (ranked 176 p4p, 118 weight class). Jon Johnson 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damian White!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from White.
White throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from White.
 It looks like Jon Johnson has been cut.
White moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
White is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
White working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
White escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but White swivels and escapes.
White dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and White ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johnson feinted with a counter takedown.
White misses with a body kick.
White misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson tries to clinch but White is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from White does no damage.
White closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnson tries to pull guard but White forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
White wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
White tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as White walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but White paws at him with a jab and circles away.
White moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
White is trying to break free.
White manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White misses with a low kick.
Johnson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from White.
White lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
White pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johnson jumps guard but White turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Johnson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Johnson goes for a takedown in the clinch but White prevents it.
Johnson avoiding damage as White throws knees to the body.
White keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as White walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from White.
White cracks Johnson with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnson prevents the takedown attempt.
White escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
White drops Johnson with a beautiful combination! Johnson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - White is looking for the KO!
 Johnson is rocked!
Jon Johnson's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White keeps Johnson at a distance using the push kick.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
White misses with a wild combination.
Are you kidding me?! White ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Johnson clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Damian White!
An out of breath Damian White thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Jon Johnson spoke after the fight, saying 'This is BS'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zach Smith (ranked 5372 p4p, 25067 weight class) and Kamar Tazmachev (ranked 631 p4p, 779 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zach Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kamar Tazmachev!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That kick from Tazmachev tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smith lands a jab.
Tazmachev works over Smith's head and body with a nice combination.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tazmachev misses with a double jab
and Smith counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tazmachev is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tazmachev down to the mat. Tazmachev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tazmachev misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tazmachev throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Tazmachev.
Tazmachev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zach Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith jabs Tazmachev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tazmachev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tazmachev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Some wild striking there from Tazmachev.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tazmachev looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tazmachev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Smith wants to clinch.
Tazmachev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tazmachev throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Tazmachev sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Smith scores with a head kick. Tazmachev tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tazmachev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tazmachev tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Smith has Tazmachev up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith just leaning against Tazmachev, taking a breather.
Smith has Tazmachev pressed against the cage, preventing Tazmachev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith tries for a takedown but Tazmachev manages to get underhooks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tazmachev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tazmachev backwards.
Tazmachev tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Tazmachev tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Tazmachev tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tazmachev avoids it really well and circles away.
No joy there for Tazmachev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tazmachev misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tazmachev misses with a combination
and Smith counters with an inside leg kick.
Kamar Tazmachev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tazmachev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tazmachev misses with a double jab
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smith clinches up with Tazmachev and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kamar Tazmachev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tazmachev.
Tazmachev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
No joy there for Tazmachev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tazmachev. Tazmachev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tazmachev avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Tazmachev scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tazmachev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Tazmachev. Those never looked like landing.
Tazmachev misses with a two punch combination.
Tazmachev looks winded!
Tazmachev misses with a two punch combination.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Tazmachev sprawls well.
Tazmachev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smith checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice sprawl there from Tazmachev as Smith shoots in.
Tazmachev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.
Smith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tazmachev's head.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Tazmachev.
Tazmachev misses with a double jab.
Smith clinches.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kamar Tazmachev will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tazmachev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Sloppy strikes from Tazmachev. Those never looked like landing.
Tazmachev swinging wildly here.
Zach Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tazmachev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tazmachev misses with a body kick.
Tazmachev is looking to chop away at Smith's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Tazmachev misses with a low kick.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Tazmachev is quick to defend against it.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Tazmachev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Tazmachev tries to get set, Smith tries to push him back and clinch up but Tazmachev manages to avoid the attempt.
Tazmachev throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tazmachev with a nice cross.
Tazmachev lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tazmachev.
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Tazmachev.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tazmachev.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Tazmachev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tazmachev in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tazmachev is breathing heavily.
Tazmachev working hard to break the clinch.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tazmachev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tazmachevs head.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tazmachev.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tazmachev's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tazmachev.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tazmachev takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tazmachev looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Tazmachev misses with a combination
and Smith counters with a body kick that stops Tazmachev in his tracks momentarily.
Smith is looking to clinch but Tazmachev is avoiding it.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tazmachev as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zach Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Tazmachev misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tazmachev as he jumps to the side.
Smith tries for a takedown but Tazmachev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tazmachev feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Tazmachev misses with a wild combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Tazmachev scores with a four punch combination!
Tazmachev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Tazmachev controls his hands.
Tazmachev is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Tazmachev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith lands a body shot.
Zach Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tazmachev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tazmachev prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Smith tries to work over Tazmachev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tazmachev lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Tazmachev controls his hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smith takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Smith for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Smith lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Zach Smith will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Tazmachev throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tazmachev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith attempts a counter takedown but Tazmachev avoids it well and moves away.
Tazmachev misses with a few strikes there.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tazmachev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith checks it well.
Some wild striking there from Tazmachev.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith swings for the body but Tazmachev moves out of range.
No joy there for Tazmachev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tazmachev 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tazmachev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tazmachev.
Nice jab there from Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tazmachev scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tazmachev looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Tazmachev in a clinch.
Tazmachev is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tazmachev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Tazmachev does no damage.
Smith closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tazmachev's guard.
Tazmachev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Tazmachev is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Smith dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Tazmachev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith trying to control the action but Tazmachev is working from the bottom.
Tazmachev stops Smith from passing to mount.
Tazmachev wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tazmachev throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Tazmachev wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith decides to stand back up. Smith steps back and let's Tazmachev get back to his feet.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith avoids the body shot from Tazmachev.
As Tazmachev looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Tazmachev just gets out of the way.
Tazmachev swinging wildly here.
Tazmachev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Tazmachev misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tazmachev thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Tazmachev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tazmachev swinging wildly here.
Smith tries to counter by clinching up but Tazmachev breaks away and moves out of range.
Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tazmachev's guard.
Smith pushing down on Tazmachev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smith trying to control the action but Tazmachev is working from the bottom.
Smith is taking a breather. Tazmachev 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.
Tazmachev is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zach Smith.
I think Smith 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zach Smith!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mage Knight (ranked 5405 p4p, 6553 weight class) and Deon Carruthers (ranked 605 p4p, 683 weight class). Mage Knight could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Deon Carruthers's chin.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mage Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deon Carruthers!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carruthers throws a jab but it's blocked by Knight.
Carruthers has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Carruthers tries to move into range but Knight moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Knight connects with a jab.
Carruthers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carruthers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Knight moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Knight manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Carruthers on his heels. He'll look to pass Carruthers's guard now, I'm sure.
Knight trying to control but Carruthers is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Carruthers is on top in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carruthers trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knight controls Carruthers momentarily but Carruthers frees himself.
Knight working for a triangle but Carruthers defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carruthers looking to pass the guard.
Carruthers wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Carruthers is looking to advance position but Knight has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Knight looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Knight looking to control but Carruthers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Knight avoids the attempt from Carruthers to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carruthers tries to reverse the position but Knight maintains control.
Knight goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Carruthers turns into him and now he's in Knight's guard.
Carruthers wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Knight had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carruthers defends it easily.
Knight wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Carruthers from controlling successfully.
Carruthers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carruthers trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.
Knight is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Knight looking for a guillotine here but Carruthers defends easily.
Carruthers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Carruthers passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carruthers pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carruthers is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Knight looking for a kimura from the bottom but Carruthers passes into side control!
Carruthers goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Knight rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Carruthers's guard! Nice work there by Knight!
Carruthers looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Knight passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carruthers tries to roll over but Knight keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mage Knight dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Carruthers needs to keep his hands up - Knight had a free shot at his head there.
Carruthers ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
Knight lands a right hook to the body.
Carruthers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knight uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Carruthers has time to react.
Carruthers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carruthers with the counter takedown but Knight avoids it easily.
Knight slips a straight right by Carruthers.
Carruthers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knight digs a good body shot into Carruthers's ribs.
Mage Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight lunges at Carruthers with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Carruthers's hand.
Knight changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Carruthers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knight avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight jabs Carruthers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Knight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carruthers drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Knight defends it well.
Carruthers throws a body punch but Knight moves out of range.
Knight lands with a right hand.
Knight misses with a hook to the body
and Carruthers counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Knight is looking for a triangle but Carruthers pushes his legs off easily.
Knight looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Knight is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carruthers is aware though and is defending well.
Knight is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carruthers defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carruthers wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight 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.
Carruthers trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.
Carruthers controls from within his opponent's guard.
Knight had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carruthers defends it easily.
Knight keeping full guard, as Carruthers tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carruthers is still trying to improve position.
Carruthers trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Carruthers throwing strikes from guard but Knight blocks nicely.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Knight throws an overhand right that lands on Carruthers's shoulder, as Carruthers tries to avoid the shot.
Carruthers changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Knight throws a jab when Carruthers was well out of range.
Knight scores with a hook to the body. Carruthers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice uppercut there from Knight.
Knight lands an overhand right.
Knight misses with a wild body shot.
Carruthers is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Carruthers misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carruthers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knight.
Nice body punch from Knight.
Knight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carruthers drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Knight defends it well.
Mage Knight is winning the standup battle so far.
Carruthers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Carruthers misses with a wild body shot.
Knight is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Carruthers.
Knight slips a jab from Carruthers.
Carruthers takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Carruthers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carruthers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carruthers moves forwards but Knight connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Knight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Carruthers misses.
Knight tries to clinch there but Carruthers circles away.
Carruthers is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Knight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carruthers.
Carruthers with the counter takedown but Knight avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mage Knight dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Carruthers slips under a jab.
Knight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knight cracks a nice hook into Carruthers's ribs.
Carruthers gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Knight to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Carruthers keeping full guard, as Knight tries to pass.
Knight has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Carruthers 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.
Knight wants to control from the top but Carruthers keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carruthers controls Knight momentarily but Knight frees himself.
Carruthers keeping full guard, as Knight tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carruthers wants to sweep but no luck.
Knight trying to control but Carruthers is working from the bottom.
Carruthers trying to keep a closed guard but Knight is proving a slippery customer.
Carruthers keeping full guard, as Knight tries to pass.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Knight drives through with a takedown into Carruthers's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Carruthers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carruthers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knight can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight postures up in Carruthers's guard and throws a big left but Carruthers blocks it.
Knight trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Knight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carruthers can do to turn this around?
Carruthers is controlling Knight's posture.
Carruthers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knight defends well.
Carruthers keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
Knight stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carruthers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carruthers keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight is pushing down on Carruthers's leg trying to pass to half guard. Carruthers is fighting to maintain full guard but Knight has managed to sneak the leg through.
Deon Carruthers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carruthers tries to get to full guard but Knight has control of the leg.
Knight is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Carruthers defends it well.
Carruthers makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Carruthers.
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.
Carruthers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Carruthers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Knight doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Knight manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Carruthers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carruthers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mage Knight overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carruthers keeping full guard, as Knight tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knight is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mage Knight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knight working some strikes from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mage Knight showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Knight has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mage Knight!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Subo Takens (ranked 6482 p4p, 6494 weight class) and Darius Jackson (ranked 623 p4p, 624 weight class). Darius Jackson 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Subo Takens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darius Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Jackson.
Jackson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takens.
Jackson with a nice cross.
Takens misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Takens ducks right into an uppercut from Jackson.
Takens misses the shot to the body.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Takens's ribs.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson lands an overhand right.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jackson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson cracks Takens with an open hand slap.
Takens misses with a hook.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Takens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takens on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Takens takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jackson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Takens on the side of the head.
Jackson lands a jab to the nose.
Takens is rocked!
A slow jab from Takens misses its intended target.
Darius Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takens takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oh Takens is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Takens seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Takens.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takens backwards.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takens avoids it.
Jackson working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Takens takes a shot to the head.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Takens has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takens backwards.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jackson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Takens looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Darius Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tests Takens's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Takens falls backwards - clearly groggy! Jackson dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darius Jackson!
Darius Jackson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rick Richardson (ranked 6452 p4p, 4980 weight class) and Mario Brezovsky (ranked 453 p4p, 404 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 Sydney, Rick Richardson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Brezovsky!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brezovsky takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Richardson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Richardson scores with a shot to the body.
Richardson misses with a straight right.
Brezovsky with the counter takedown but Richardson avoids it easily.
Brezovsky walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Richardson scores with a nice right hand.
Richardson misses with a looping left.
Richardson instigates a clinch.
Brezovsky goes for a takedown in the clinch but Richardson prevents it.
Brezovsky misses with an elbow over the top.
Richardson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Richardson breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Richardson coming out on top.
Brezovsky 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 one minute gone in the round.
Brezovsky checks a leg kick.
Brezovsky shoots in for a takedown but Richardson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Richardson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brezovsky moves away from the strike by Richardson.
Richardson scores with a jab to the body.
Richardson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brezovsky. Brezovsky circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Richardson connects with a nice looking jab.
Rick Richardson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Richardson.
Brezovsky takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Richardson stuns Brezovsky with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Richardson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Richardson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And Brezovsky tries to counter it with a takedown but Richardson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd cheers as Richardson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brezovsky doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richardson throws a series of strikes that have Brezovsky backpedaling.
 Brezovsky is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Brezovsky colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Richardson as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Brezovsky is left battered and dazed whilst Richardson and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Richardson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rick Richardson waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Hernandez (ranked 5908 p4p, 4965 weight class) and Jess Pointer (ranked 130 p4p, 161 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jess Pointer!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pointer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hernandez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pointer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hernandez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas in the buildup to the fight.
Hernandez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hernandez throws a series of punches but Pointer avoids them all with ease.
Hernandez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hernandez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hernandez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jonathan Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pointer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pointer feints the counter takedown.
Hernandez shoots in but no luck this time.
A little jabbing left from Pointer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pointer dodges the punch combination from Hernandez.
Hernandez looks to land a combination but Pointer avoids it well.
Pointer with the counter takedown but Hernandez avoids it easily.
Hernandez misses with an uppercut.
Hernandez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Pointer to counter with a crisp jab.
Hernandez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pointer tries to avoid it but Hernandez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pointer to the ground. Pointer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernandez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hernandez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hernandez is breathing heavily.
Pointer avoids the head kick by Hernandez.
Hernandez closes the distance and clinches up with Pointer, looking for a takedown. Hernandez pushes Pointer against the cage but Pointer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hernandez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hernandez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pointer avoids the head kick by Hernandez.
Pointer slips a jab and a cross from Hernandez.
Hernandez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pointer counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pointer lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pointer pounces like a tiger and cracks Hernandez with a vicious hook! Hernandez is down but not out! Pointer follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jess Pointer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fabian DeLuna (ranked 4389 p4p, 3181 weight class) and Danny King (ranked 543 p4p, 411 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabian DeLuna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Danny King!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King swinging wildly here.
DeLuna definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice jab there from DeLuna.
DeLuna takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
King throws a nice head kick!
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DeLuna has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
DeLuna scores with a jab to the head.
King dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on DeLuna. That did some damage!
King is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
DeLuna throws a sloppy head kick
and King counters with a nice kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
DeLuna went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
DeLuna scores with a jab. King acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
King is looking to clinch but DeLuna is avoiding it.
King closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
DeLuna comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fabian DeLuna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeLuna walks forward and throws a big overhand right! King drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! DeLuna swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from King's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fabian DeLuna!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scotty Neer (ranked 5069 p4p, 4865 weight class) and Jonas Demetrio (ranked 609 p4p, 595 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Scotty Neer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonas Demetrio!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Demetrio. Beautiful body shot.
Demetrio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Neer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Neer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Demetrio! But no joy.
Neer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Demetrio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Demetrio wants it to stay on the feet.
Demetrio moves out of range of the body kick.
Neer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Neer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Demetrio's guard.
Neer throws a strike but Demetrio rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Demetrio is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Neer has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Demetrio is looking to defend but Neer has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Demetrio! Neer pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Demetrio taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Scotty Neer!
Scotty Neer spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sukan Medik (ranked 3010 p4p, 3477 weight class) and Bob Ghandi (ranked 333 p4p, 385 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sukan Medik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bob Ghandi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghandi clinches up against the cage.
Medik lands a shoulder strike.
Medik blocks the elbow strike.
Ghandi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Medik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ghandi backwards.
Medik lands an uppercut.
Medik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ghandi blocking some punches.
Medik pushes Ghandi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Medik lands with a short shot to the head.
Medik is working Ghandi over against the cage.
Ghandi tries a knee to the head but Medik blocks it.
Medik lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ghandi backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Medik breaks the clinch.
Medik connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ghandi. Ghandi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sukan Medik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Medik moves out of range as Ghandi throws a body kick.
Ghandi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice uppercut there from Medik.
Ghandi is rocked!
Medik comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ghandi is still on wobbly legs! Can Medik finish him?
Ghandi looks winded!
Medik fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Ghandi square on the jaw! Damn, Ghandi is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sukan Medik!
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