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AVKT 15: Bigger and Badder PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Valla (ranked 25502 p4p, 6294 weight class) and Dodong Janjan (ranked 416 p4p, 405 weight class). Dodong Janjan 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paulo Valla!
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, Dodong Janjan!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Janjan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Janjan with a nice head shot there.
Valla has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Janjan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Janjan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Valla working a defensive guard here.
Janjan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Valla has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Janjan has managed to get both his arms back between Valla's legs - danger averted.
Janjan distracts Valla with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
 Valla is rocked!
Janjan arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Valla's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dodong Janjan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Barker (ranked 6007 p4p, 5967 weight class) and Kendrick Edwards (ranked 537 p4p, 534 weight class). Kendrick Edwards will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Eddie Barker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kendrick Edwards !
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barker lands with a hook. Edwards tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Edwards lands with a cross.
Edwards tries to clinch but Barker moves out of range.
Edwards looks for a takedown but Barker sprawls well.
Edwards tries to clinch up.
Barker just misses with a punch to the body.
Barker misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Edwards .
Barker scores with a jab to the body.
Edwards gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barker's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barker duly obliges.
Barker misses with a wild body shot.
Barker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edwards moves away.
Barker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edwards is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
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!
Edwards fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barker throws a body punch but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Barker throws a body shot but no joy.
Edwards avoids the body shot from Barker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Barker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edwards was well out of range. Poor timing from Barker.
Edwards takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Edwards dives in and grabs Barker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barker pushes down on Edwards 's head and hops out.
Barker scores with a jab to the body.
Barker seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Barker moves out of range as Edwards throws a body kick.
Barker misses with a wild body shot.
Barker is looking to wear down Edwards with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Edwards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barker.
Edwards feints the counter takedown.
Barker misses with a wild body shot.
Edwards tries to clinch up but Barker circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice body punch from Barker.
Barker stuffs the takedown attempt from Edwards . Edwards gets slowly back to his feet.
Eddie Barker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendrick Edwards .
Edwards doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Edwards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Edwards .
Barker misses with a body shot.
Eddie Barker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barker misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barker throws a body punch but Edwards moves out of range.
Barker scores with a jab.
Edwards shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barker defends it nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Barker. That snapped Edwards 's head back.
Barker lands a lovely overhand right.
Edwards tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barker connects with a body shot.
Barker misses with a body shot.
Edwards tries to counter with a clinch but Barker shakes him off and moves away.
Barker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edwards moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barker digs a good body shot into Edwards 's ribs.
Barker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edwards is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edwards looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A shot to the liver by Barker. Beautiful body shot.
Barker stuffs the takedown attempt from Edwards . Edwards gets slowly back to his feet.
Edwards looks winded!
Edwards shoots for a takedown but Barker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Edwards goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Barker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edwards takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barker scores with a hook to the body. Edwards takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Edwards takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice body punch from Barker.
Barker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Edwards stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barker jabs Edwards to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barker misses with a shot to the body
so Edwards counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Barker has his hands on Edwards 's head, controlling the position.
Edwards throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barker keeping moving, preventing Edwards from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Barker dominated that round.
That's time! Barker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A jab from Barker finds it's way through Edwards 's defenses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barker!
Barker just misses with a punch to the body.
Barker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Edwards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barker.
Eddie Barker is winning the standup battle so far.
Barker scores with a hook to the body. Edwards takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barker looks to score with a jab to the body but Edwards is just out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Barker as Edwards shoots in.
Edwards is looking to clinch.
Barker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Barker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edwards moves away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barker. Edwards does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barker just misses with a punch to the body.
Barker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edwards moves away.
Edwards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barker throws a one two combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barker misses with a body shot.
Barker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edwards manages to avoid it.
Barker throws a body punch but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards with the counter takedown but Barker avoids it easily.
Eddie Barker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barker keeps the fight on the outside.
A counter left hand to the body from Barker misses its target.
Barker lands with a good body shot.
Barker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edwards was well out of range. Poor timing from Barker.
Barker misses with a body shot.
Edwards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barker misses with a wild body shot.
Edwards lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Edwards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edwards tries to clinch but Barker moves out of range.
Barker swings for the body but Edwards moves out of range.
Barker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barker lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Edwards lands in his opponent's guard.
Edwards is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edwards in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edwards can do to turn this around?
Edwards wanted to stand there but Barker had control of the position.
Barker has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Edwards has passed into side control.
Barker is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barker is working hard here to advance position.
Edwards wants to control but Barker is keeping him busy.
Sloppy strikes there by Edwards .
Edwards has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barker wants to control but Edwards postures up.
Edwards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barker keeps working.
Edwards working away.
Barker is not content to let Edwards control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barker jabs at Edwards 's body.
Edwards tries to clinch but Barker is having none of it.
Edwards changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barker tries to avoid it but Edwards manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barker to the ground. Barker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Barker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Barker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edwards was well out of range. Poor timing from Barker.
Barker throws a combination. Edwards tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Barker misses with a body shot.
Kendrick Edwards is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edwards .
Edwards takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edwards manages to avoid it.
Edwards takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Edwards avoids the body shot from Barker.
Barker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barker just misses with a punch to the body.
Barker swings for the body but Edwards moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Barker dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Barker punishes Edwards 's body with a nice straight punch.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barker as he jumps to the side.
Barker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Edwards takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Edwards takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barker thuds a left hand into Edwards 's body.
Barker lands a body shot.
Barker throws a body punch but Edwards moves out of range.
Barker misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barker looks to score with a jab to the body but Edwards is just out of range.
Barker throws a body shot but no joy.
Edwards feints the counter takedown.
Edwards walks into a jab.
Barker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Barker misses.
Edwards flicks out a counter leg kick but Barker steps away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Edwards trying to control the position but Barker is working away.
Barker struggling a bit here.
Edwards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barker keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barker has escaped the position, nice work there.
Edwards has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Edwards there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barker tries to get out of the position.
Barker stops Edwards from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Barker is trying to escape the mount.
Barker manages to control the position for a moment.
Barker is squirming around, avoiding Edwards 's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barker is bucking up trying to escape but Edwards cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Edwards tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Barker wants to control but Edwards is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edwards wants to take his opponent's back but Barker doesn't allow it.
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 Eddie Barker.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Barker!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harris Kobelikos (ranked 25404 p4p, 5428 weight class) and Jon Lodge (ranked 572 p4p, 506 weight class). Jon Lodge has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harris Kobelikos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Lodge!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lodge tries to clinch up but Kobelikos circles away and keeps his distance.
Kobelikos looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Lodge avoids the body shot from Kobelikos.
Lodge throws a sloppy head kick and Kobelikos moves out of range easily.
Kobelikos seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lodge lunges at Kobelikos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kobelikos's hand.
Lodge shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kobelikos sprawls well. Kobelikos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lodge gets slowly back to his feet.
Kobelikos avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Kobelikos was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lodge.
Lodge throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lodge looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kobelikos!
Kobelikos's coaches at Cozad Amsterdam have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kobelikos wants to get back to his feet but Lodge drags him back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobelikos takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lodge scoring with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kobelikos being controlled for a moment.
Kobelikos is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lodge connects with a decent elbow.
Kobelikos is rocked!
Lodge cracks Kobelikos with a big right hand but Kobelikos just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Oh Kobelikos is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lodge lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kobelikos is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lodge connects with a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lodge working away.
Lodge is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kobelikos's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lodge working the ground and pound from side control.
Lodge scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Kobelikos is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Lodge can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Lodge!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Weenis McGuinty (ranked 4771 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonnie Iskandiar (ranked 495 p4p, 0 weight class). Iskandiar has chosen Bukan Pengemis Cinta as his entrance music. Jonnie Iskandiar 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Weenis McGuinty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jonnie Iskandiar!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iskandiar throws out a powerful jab.
 It looks like Weenis McGuinty has been cut.
Iskandiar looks for the body kick but McGuinty saw that one coming.
Iskandiar has managed to clinch.
McGuinty definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Iskandiar pushes McGuinty back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Iskandiar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Iskandiar tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McGuinty counters with a nice double leg into side control. Iskandiar won't be happy with that.
McGuinty creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Iskandiar is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McGuinty is controlling him well.
McGuinty moves into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Iskandiar wants to get back to his feet.
Iskandiar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGuinty. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Iskandiar bucks up and throws McGuinty to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
McGuinty falls off balance throwing a combination
and Iskandiar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iskandiar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuinty.
Despite the aggression on Iskandiar's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Iskandiar tries to land a front kick but McGuinty steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jonnie Iskandiar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Iskandiar.
Jonnie Iskandiar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Iskandiar.
An attempted straight right counter from McGuinty misses the target.
Iskandiar just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuinty throwing a counter right hand but Iskandiar manages to avoid it.
Iskandiar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGuinty counters with a single leg into guard. Iskandiar didn't expect that.
McGuinty trying to control the position from guard on top but Iskandiar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iskandiar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McGuinty is controlling him.
McGuinty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Iskandiar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGuinty is working hard here to advance position.
McGuinty is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Iskandiar keeping full guard, as McGuinty tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuinty wants to control from the top but Iskandiar keeps moving.
Iskandiar keeping full guard, as McGuinty tries to pass.
McGuinty trying to control but Iskandiar is working from the bottom.
McGuinty pushing down on Iskandiar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Iskandiar is trying to stand.
McGuinty moves nicely into side control.
McGuinty trying to control the action but Iskandiar is working from the bottom.
Iskandiar is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
McGuinty thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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!
McGuinty tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuinty tries for a kimura but Iskandiar is defending well.
McGuinty tries for a kimura but Iskandiar is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McGuinty scores with a couple of short elbows.
McGuinty slows the pace down.
McGuinty trying to control the position but Iskandiar is working away.
Iskandiar is trying to get back to his feet.
McGuinty lands a decent elbow from side control.
McGuinty working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Iskandiar is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iskandiar takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
McGuinty is trying to get an arm triangle but Iskandiar is defending well.
McGuinty looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iskandiar gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Iskandiar wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
McGuinty with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuinty landing strikes from the mount and Iskandiar is in trouble!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Weenis McGuinty dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Weenis McGuinty's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Iskandiar gets caught flat footed, as McGuinty shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Iskandiar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McGuinty passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McGuinty is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Iskandiar can do to turn this around?
McGuinty cracks Iskandiar with a big elbow.
Iskandiar explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
McGuinty moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McGuinty on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Iskandiar throws a monster overhand right that drops McGuinty! Iskandiar follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonnie Iskandiar!
Jonnie Iskandiar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carter Simon (ranked 5224 p4p, 4842 weight class) and Shaun Ryder (ranked 371 p4p, 364 weight class). The key to victory for Carter Simon has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carter Simon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shaun Ryder!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryder misses with a takedown attempt
and Simon counters with a series of strikes. Ryder will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ryder looks for a takedown but Simon sprawls well.
Simon is looking for a counter combo.
Simon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simon thows a body kick. Ryder tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ryder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ryder bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ryder connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Simon some visible discomfort.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simon is trying to escape the position but Ryder is controlling the position.
Ryder has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ryder is looking to take a break and control but Simon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Simon takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Simon can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryder looks up at the clock and then as Simon takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ryder smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Simon takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Simon is trying to improve his position.
Simon being controlled for a moment.
Ryder working away.
Ryder working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryder decides to stand back up. Ryder steps back and let's Simon get back to his feet.
Ryder has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ryder shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Simon counters with a three punch combo that has Ryder backing up. Ryder nods at Simon to acknowledge the strikes.
Carter Simon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaun Ryder.
Simon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ryder seems keen to control Simon's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ryder avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ryder looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryder wants to sweep but no luck.
Ryder has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ryder is pulling down on Simon's head. It's preventing any offense from Simon, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryder throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Simon escapes and throws Ryder's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ryder is not content to let Simon control the position.
Simon cracks Ryder with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ryder is looking for a sweep.
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.
Simon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ryder gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ryder pushes Simon off looking to stand but Simon dives back in and keeps control.
Ryder gets back to full guard.
Ryder is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Carter Simon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Simon throws a one two combo.
Ryder has his takedown stuffed
and Simon counters with a one-two to the body.
Simon gets caught napping as Ryder dives in and scores a takedown. Simon manages to retain guard.
Simon wants to stand up but Ryder is controlling him.
Ryder postures up and lands a big shot to Simon's brow.
Ryder controlling from the top position.
Ryder chips away with some ground and pound.
Ryder not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ryder's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Simon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ryder with a nice head shot there.
Simon keeping moving, preventing Ryder from controlling successfully.
Ryder cracks Simon with a solid left hand.
Shaun Ryder has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ryder scoring with some ground and pound.
Ryder is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Simon is rocked!
Simon trying to control the position.
Oh Simon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ryder wants to control from the top but Simon keeps moving.
Simon seems to have got his legs back now.
Ryder scoring with some ground and pound.
Ryder is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ryder is working Simon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryder with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ryder scoring with some ground and pound.
Ryder seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ryder stands and throws Simon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simon is not content to let Ryder control the position.
Ryder tries for a kimura but Simon is defending well.
Ryder is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ryder is trying to get an arm triangle but Simon is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ryder's best efforts.
Ryder seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ryder looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ryder is nestled in close to Simon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ryder in particular looking to stall.
Let's hope that Ryder has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
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.
Simon tries to get to full guard but Ryder has control of the leg.
Simon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ryder working Simon over with strikes.
Ryder lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Simon quite badly. Simon pulls Ryder in close trying to recover. Ryder postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Simon on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Simon doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shaun Ryder!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gabe Oliviera (ranked 5250 p4p, 4234 weight class) and Andrew Lewis (ranked 373 p4p, 337 weight class). Andrew Lewis 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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145
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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 Rio de Janeiro, Gabe Oliviera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrew Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis throws a series of punches but Oliviera moves out of range.
Lewis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Oliviera swivels and escapes.
Gabe Oliviera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliviera scores with a push kick.
Sloppy strikes from Lewis. Those never looked like landing.
Oliviera shoots in looking for a takedown. Lewis tries to sprawl out of it but Oliviera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lewis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lewis misses with a low kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lewis.
Oliviera is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lewis's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lewis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Oliviera slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliviera wants to control but Lewis passes easily into half guard.
Lewis is looking to advance position but Oliviera won't allow it.
Oliviera wants to improve his position but Lewis is controlling well.
Lewis performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lewis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oliviera keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Oliviera trying to control from the bottom.
Lewis stops Oliviera from getting back to his feet.
Oliviera has a hand on Lewis's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lewis takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Lewis wants to control the pace but Oliviera is squirming around nicely.
Oliviera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Oliviera wants to hold on but Lewis pushes him away.
Oliviera is looking to improve his position but Lewis isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lewis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lewis can't control as he wanted to and Oliviera manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Lewis is looking to advance position but Oliviera won't allow it.
Lewis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lewis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lewis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oliviera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lewis prevents Oliviera from improving his position.
Oliviera avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lewis.
Lewis is taking a breather. Oliviera 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliviera is looking to control Lewis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Oliviera avoid being mounted?
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lewis stuffs the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Lewis dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Oliviera forces Lewis back against the cage and clinches.
Oliviera gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lewis.
Oliviera is trying to break the clinch but Lewis is controlling him.
Lewis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The referee calls for Oliviera to work.
Lewis manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliviera tries for a takedown but Lewis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lewis has managed to clinch.
Lewis is trying to break the clinch but Oliviera is controlling him.
Lewis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lewis is pressed up against the cage. Oliviera has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lewis down to the mat. Lewis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis fails to land the takedown.
Oliviera instigates a clinch.
Lewis wants to break free but Oliviera has control.
We've been informed that Lewis has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Oliviera manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Oliviera is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Oliviera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lewis is one step ahead there.
Oliviera looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliviera wants to get back to his feet but Lewis passes into half guard.
Andrew Lewis has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Oliviera manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Oliviera is trying to control the position but Lewis postures up.
Lewis controlling from the top position.
Lewis stands up and waves to Oliviera to follow him.
Lewis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabe Oliviera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis closes the distance and clinches.
Oliviera digs a right hand into Lewis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lewis's gas tank.
Lewis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Oliviera walks away with a smile on his face. Lewis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lewis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Oliviera sprawls well initially but Lewis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Oliviera pushes Lewis off but Lewis dives into side control.
Lewis trying to control the position but Oliviera is working away.
Lewis content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Oliviera is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lewis off and has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliviera is looking for the choke from the back position but Lewis is controlling his hands well.
Lewis is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliviera struggling to keep hold of the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lewis tries to escape but Oliviera has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Oliviera is trying to stick to Lewis's back but Lewis is turning into Oliviera. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Oliviera's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lewis.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliviera trying to control the position here.
Lewis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andrew Lewis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Oliviera as Lewis shoots in.
Oliviera moves into range and clinches up with Lewis.
Oliviera is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lewis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Oliviera gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lewis.
Lewis manages to break the clinch.
Oliviera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lewis avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Oliviera avoids it really well and circles away.
Gabe Oliviera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Lewis.
Oliviera wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliviera moves into the clinch successfully.
Lewis drags the fight down to the ground.
Oliviera sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Oliviera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lewis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oliviera throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis looking to control.
Lewis is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lewis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lewis gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Oliviera regains guard.
Oliviera pushes Lewis off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliviera connects with a high kick.
Lewis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lewis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis fails with a takedown attempt.
Gabe Oliviera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lewis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lewis shoots in for a double leg but Oliviera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Oliviera. That's going to slow Lewis down.
Lewis dives in and grabs Oliviera's left leg, looking for a takedown. Oliviera pushes down on Lewis's head and hops out.
Lewis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Oliviera. Oliviera obviously looking to wear him down.
Oliviera moves into the clinch successfully.
Lewis wants a takedown but no success here.
Oliviera breaks the clinch.
Oliviera has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oliviera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis gets underhooks to prevent Oliviera's takedown attempt.
Lewis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Oliviera can't get the takedown.
Lewis can't break the clinch.
Lewis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Oliviera wants a takedown.
Oliviera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lewis shoots in looking for a takedown. Oliviera tries to sprawl out of it but Lewis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Oliviera manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gabe Oliviera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrew Lewis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oliviera connects with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabe Oliviera showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lewis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gabe Oliviera!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Stankin (ranked 3774 p4p, 6135 weight class) and Billy Kain (ranked 407 p4p, 539 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, David Stankin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billy Kain!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stankin was well out of range. Poor timing from Kain.
Stankin tries to bum rush Kain with a series of wild strikes but Kain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stankin dodges the punch combination from Kain.
Stankin thinks about countering with a head kick.
Stankin misses with a shot to the body
and Kain counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A left lands for Stankin.
Stankin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kain slips a jab from Stankin.
Stankin avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kain slips a jab from Stankin.
Stankin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kain.
Kain jabs Stankin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stankin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kain on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stankin throws an off balance right hand
and Kain counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kain dances in with a quick combination. Stankin is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Kain snaps Stankin's head back. Stankin stumbles backwards against the cage. Kain steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Stankin's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Stankin just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Billy Kain!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stanley Wagon (ranked 3927 p4p, 3865 weight class) and Dylan Batt (ranked 451 p4p, 445 weight class). Batt has chosen HOPE as his entrance music. Stanley Wagon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dylan Batt's chin.
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172
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stanley Wagon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dylan Batt!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wagon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Batts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Batt dives in for a single leg takedown but Wagon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Batt is looking to clinch.
Wagon works the jab nicely.
Wagon scores with a jab.
Batt throws a lazy head kick
and Wagon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been told by Wagon's head coaches at Cozad MMA Los Angeles that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wagon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Batt's hands.
Wagon cracks Batt on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Batt falls backwards against the cage. Wagon follows up with more strikes that drop Batt to his knees. Wagon keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Batt! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stanley Wagon!
Stanley Wagon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Dylan Batt had this to say: 'I wanna thank the fans, my teammates, my coaches, my manager, my friends, and my family for being there since the beginning. I'm sorry for this performance, but hey, On to the next! LET'S GO! '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Johnson (ranked 896 p4p, 3021 weight class) and Donovan Sharpe (ranked 131 p4p, 365 weight class). Jason Johnson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Donovan Sharpe's chin.
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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 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donovan Sharpe!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Sharpe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sharpe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sharpe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Johnson scores with a hook.
Sharpe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
Jason Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donovan Sharpe.
Sharpe fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Johnson to the ground. Sharpe is now in Johnson's guard.
Sharpe lands a couple of elbows.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Sharpe isn't so interested in that idea.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Sharpe from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sharpe is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Sharpe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sharpe throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Sharpe is having none of it.
Sharpe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Johnson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sharpe misses the shot to the body.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Sharpe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sharpe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sharpe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Sharpe shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Johnson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sharpe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sharpe has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Johnson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sharpe connects with a decent elbow.
Sharpe prevents Johnson from escaping the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Sharpe.
Johnson is pushing Sharpe's head away, looking to escape. Sharpe manages to hold on to the position though.
Johnson's coaches at Mythic Co. have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sharpe misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sharpe lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Johnson down.
Sharpe working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sharpe tries to score with some ground and pound. Johnson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Johnson dodges the ground and pound from Sharpe.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sharpe working his ground and pound in the gym.
Johnson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Johnson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe gets the takedown into side control.
Sharpe working the ground and pound.
Johnson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sharpe sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Johnson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sharpe in side control lands a decent elbow.
Johnson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sharpe is chipping away with strikes.
Sharpe scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sharpe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sharpe is controlling him well.
Sharpe lands a decent elbow from side control.
Johnson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sharpe is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe working the head with strikes.
Johnson is rocked!
Check out the look on Sharpe's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Oh Johnson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee asks Sharpe politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sharpe prefers to stall for the moment though.
Sharpe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Johnson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sharpe lands an elbow.
Sharpe cracks Johnson with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Sharpe immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Johnson is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Sharpe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donovan Sharpe!
Donovan Sharpe 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.
Jason Johnson spoke after the fight, saying 'Sometimes we win, sometimes we lose, but i’m always here to give you a show. '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Micah Murray (ranked 564 p4p, 2360 weight class) and Lil Fella (ranked 50 p4p, 203 weight class). Lil Fella has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Micah Murray!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lil Fella!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray lands a really nice looking cross but Fella seems unphased.
Murray rushes Fella and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fella throws an elbow but misses.
Murray manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fella looking to sit in guard and control but Murray gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fella has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Murray is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Fella.
Fella is trying to work for a sweep but Murray has mounted him!
Fella working to try and regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fella tries to hold on but Murray pushes him away.
Murray controlling from mount.
Fella is desperately trying to improve his position but Murray has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fella is looking to get to half guard.
Fella tries to hold on but Murray pushes him away.
Murray will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fella tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murray avoids the attempt from Fella to control.
Murray takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Murray is looking to work his way around to Fella's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Murray stands up from mount. Strange move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray has taken the fight to the clinch.
Murray decides to pull guard.
Murray has Fella pulled in close to control his posture.
Fella trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Murray manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Fella trying to keep a closed guard but Murray is proving a slippery customer.
Murray sitting in guard here, content to control.
Murray slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murray controlling the action here.
Fella is looking to control Murray's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fella avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fella is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murray pulls his head out easily.
Murray is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Murray manages to capitalize on a mistake by Fella to take his back!
We've been informed that Fella has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Murray really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Fella.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray controlling well, preventing Fella from escaping the position.
Fella is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fella wants to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Murray dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Fella tries to keep at a distance but Murray has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murray pulls guard effortlessly.
Murray keeping full guard, as Fella tries to pass.
Fella wants to control from the top but Murray keeps moving.
Murray looking for a sweep. Not yet Murray, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fella throws a strike but Murray rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Murray is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fella is looking for a triangle here but Murray uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fella struggling a bit here.
Fella is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Murray is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Murray takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fella can't escape the position.
Murray manages to capitalize on a mistake by Fella to take his back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Murray controlling the positon.
Fella is in bad spot here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Fella wants to control his opponent's hands but Murray gets his hands free.
Murray trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Fella doesn't escape.
Fella trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Murray trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Fella doesn't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray has the hooks in. Fella is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Murray not allowing Fella to control his hands.
Fella is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Murray off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Fella is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Murray.
Murray not allowing Fella to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Murray has good solid back control here.
Fella tries to escape but Murray has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Micah Murray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murray just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Murray keeps control of the position as Fella tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Murray dominated that second round.
That's time! Murray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Murray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fella flicks out a counter leg kick but Murray steps away.
Murray has closed the distance and engaged Fella in a clinch.
Fella pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Murray jumps guard but Fella stands there with Murray around his waist. Murray gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Murray dodges an elbow strike from Fella.
Murray decides to pull guard.
Fella trying to control but Murray is working from the bottom.
Murray managing to control the position.
Fella looking to sit in guard and control but Murray gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fella looking to control but Murray passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fella has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Murray is working away from the top position though.
Fella tries to get to full guard but Murray has control of the leg.
Murray is thwarting Fella's attempts to control the position.
Fella looking for subs from the bottom but Murray mounts him!
Murray tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
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.
Fella wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Murray keeps control of the position easily here as Fella tries to buck him off.
I really don't envy Fella right now.
Murray controlling from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fella wants to escape the position.
Fella is still trying to improve position.
Murray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fella can do to turn this around?
Fella is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
I really don't envy Fella right now.
Fella takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fella trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
What can Fella do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fella trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Murray has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Fella's body.
Murray's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Fella is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fella trying to control the hands but Murray won't let him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Murray clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice body punch from Murray.
Murray clinches.
Murray has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fella uses from the top position.
Murray pulls Fella in close to his closed guard and prevents Fella from doing any damage or advancing position.
Murray tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray controlling Fella's posture.
Fella wants to control from the top but Murray keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray pulls Fella in close to prevent any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fella wants to control from the top but Murray keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Micah Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murray has managed to clinch.
Fella looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Murray fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fella pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Murray pulls guard successfully.
Murray is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Murray seems keen to control Fella's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fella is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Murray is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Murray has escaped and now he's on top!
Fella throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Murray escapes and throws Fella's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Fella is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Fella looks to move to half guard but instead Murray has passed into mount! Damn!
Fella is desperately trying to improve his position but Murray has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fella wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Fella tries to escape but Murray has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Murray gets his hands free as Fella looks to control.
Murray has good solid back control here.
Murray keeps control of the position as Fella tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Fella tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray keeps control of the position easily here as Fella tries to buck him off.
Fella is trying to break free.
Murray has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Fella's body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murray is hanging on to Fella's back as he tries to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Murray had his way with Lil Fella in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Murray scores with a shot to the body.
Murray clinches.
Fella throws an elbow but it misses.
Murray has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fella uses from the top position.
Murray keeping moving, preventing Fella from controlling successfully.
Murray working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fella doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fella manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fella is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Murray is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Murray has escaped and now he's on top!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fella is trying to hold Murray in close to prevent damage but Murray has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Murray moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Fella.
Murray content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Fella tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Murray presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Murray prevents Fella from getting the reversal.
Murray avoids the attempt from Fella to control.
Murray content just to control the position here.
Murray takes Fella's back.
Fella is in bad spot here.
Fella trying to control the hands but Murray won't let him.
Fella is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Fella is really stuck here.
Lil Fella has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murray controls the action.
Murray controlling well, preventing Fella from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Murray biding his time, looking for the opening.
Fella tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fella really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Murray takes Fella's back, avoiding a couple of desperation strikes from the bottom.
Fella is really stuck here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murray is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Micah Murray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murray has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micah Murray!
Micah Murray is the new featherweight champion!
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