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SPFT #8 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Gaston (ranked 5585 p4p, 4429 weight class) and Daniel Pawlikowski (ranked 617 p4p, 554 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gaston might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to You Can Do It. Roy Gaston could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Daniel Pawlikowski's chin.
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11 - 24 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roy Gaston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Pawlikowski!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaston avoids the body shot from Pawlikowski.
Gaston's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pawlikowski under the eye.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pawlikowski has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gaston keeps Pawlikowski at a distance using the push kick.
Pawlikowski darts in and clinches Gaston up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Gaston.
Pawlikowski turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Pawlikowski manages to end up in side control.
Gaston regains half guard.
Pawlikowski is thwarting Gaston's attempts to control the position.
Pawlikowski is looking for a kimura but Gaston is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pawlikowski to get the leverage.
Pawlikowski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gaston defends it well.
Pawlikowski lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawlikowski is thwarting Gaston's attempts to control the position.
Gaston wants to improve his position but Pawlikowski is controlling well.
Pawlikowski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gaston is controlling Pawlikowski's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've been hearing good reports from Gaston's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gaston trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two 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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gaston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pawlikowski.
Gaston was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gaston tests Pawlikowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gaston moves out of range as Pawlikowski throws a body kick.
It looked like Gaston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawlikowski 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.
Pawlikowski closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Gaston on the inside.
Gaston taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pawlikowski wants to get back to striking at distance but Gaston won't allow it.
Gaston lands a left hand.
Pawlikowski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gaston avoids it.
Gaston lands an elbow that stopped Pawlikowski in his tracks for a moment.
Pawlikowski has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gaston uses from the top position.
Gaston throws a big right hand that misses.
Gaston throws a big right hand that misses.
Pawlikowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gaston sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pawlikowski's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaston thows a huge punch but Pawlikowski dodges it nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gaston missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pawlikowski is trying to maintain the position but Gaston is very close to passing his half guard.
Gaston seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pawlikowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gaston trying to control the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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 Roy Gaston will probably get the nod.
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.
Gaston swings for the body but Pawlikowski moves out of range.
Pawlikowski replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gaston blocks it well.
A left lands for Gaston.
Gaston throws a leg kick which misses Pawlikowski's front leg but catches the back leg as Pawlikowski tries to avoid it.
Daniel Pawlikowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pawlikowski has managed to clinch.
Pawlikowski is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gaston can't fight it off and eventually Pawlikowski manages to take the fight to the floor. Gaston looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gaston seems keen to control Pawlikowski's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaston controls Pawlikowski momentarily but Pawlikowski frees himself.
Gaston has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawlikowski is pushing down on Gaston's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gaston is fighting to maintain full guard but Pawlikowski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pawlikowski working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pawlikowski is stalling here. Gaston is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Pawlikowski seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gaston has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Gaston working the ground and pound but Pawlikowski is defending the strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Gaston.
Pawlikowski is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gaston is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Pawlikowski bucks Gaston off and manages to get back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pawlikowski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gaston finds it's way round the side to connect with Pawlikowski's head.
Gaston scores with a spinning back kick!
Gaston blocks a head kick by Pawlikowski.
Daniel Pawlikowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pawlikowski lands a jab.
Pawlikowski misses with a kick to the body
and Gaston counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pawlikowski's knee momentarily.
Pawlikowski takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gaston throws a body punch but Pawlikowski moves out of range.
Gaston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pawlikowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Gaston.
Pawlikowski has closed the distance and engaged Gaston in a clinch.
Gaston lands with a left to the head.
Pawlikowski pulls guard successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawlikowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Pawlikowski postures up in Gaston's guard and throws a big left but Gaston blocks it.
Pawlikowski postures up.
Gaston has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pawlikowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gaston will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pawlikowski is fighting to break Gaston's control of his arms but Gaston is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pawlikowski looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pawlikowski wants to stand but Gaston is controlling his posture from full guard.
Daniel Pawlikowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gaston not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pawlikowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pawlikowski stopping the sweep attempt from Gaston.
Pawlikowski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pawlikowski decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gaston to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Daniel Pawlikowski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Gaston works the jab nicely.
Pawlikowski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gaston can pounce on him.
Gaston is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gaston throws a big shot that misses.
Gaston throws a nice head kick!
Gaston clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Gaston.
Gaston lands with a left to the head.
Pawlikowski pulls Gaston into guard.
Pawlikowski thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Pawlikowski keeping moving, preventing Gaston from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaston missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gaston trying to control but Pawlikowski is working from the bottom.
Gaston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pawlikowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pawlikowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pawlikowski has Gaston up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gaston is stalling here.
Gaston working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pawlikowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gaston lands a body punch.
Gaston lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gaston displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pawlikowski up against the cage.
Gaston makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pawlikowski is trying to break the clinch but Gaston is controlling him.
Gaston lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pawlikowski takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaston lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gaston leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pawlikowski jumps guard and drags Gaston to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gaston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gaston trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pawlikowski is trying to keep Gaston in close.
Gaston with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pawlikowski keeping moving, preventing Gaston from controlling successfully.
Gaston tries to free his leg and advance position but Pawlikowski is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaston engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gaston goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pawlikowski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pawlikowski moves into the clinch.
Gaston using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pawlikowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gaston lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gaston is leaning against Pawlikowski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Gaston.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gaston lands an elbow just above Pawlikowski 's eye.
Gaston lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gaston works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gaston lands a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Gaston showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gaston 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eli Vieira (ranked 3251 p4p, 5359 weight class) and Miguel Garces (ranked 361 p4p, 516 weight class). Garces has chosen Light into the Darkness as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eli Vieira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miguel Garces!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garces fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vieira, pushing him back against the cage.
Vieira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vieira throws a series of punches but Garces moves out of range.
Garces has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vieira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vieira swings for the body but Garces moves out of range.
Vieira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vieira just misses with a punch to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Garces.
Vieira throws a series of strikes that have Garces backpedaling.
Vieira tests Garces's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vieira throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Garces stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garces pushes Vieira up against the cage in a clinch.
Garces lands a nice knee to the body.
Garces is trying to push Vieira away but Vieira has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Garces effectively controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vieira content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vieira seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Garces misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garces tries to land knees in the clinch but Vieira avoids the damage to the body.
Vieira managing to block the knees to the body from Garces.
Vieira avoiding damage as Garces throws knees to the body.
Garces creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Garces looking to stall.
Vieira has Garces pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vieira.
Vieira avoiding damage.
Vieira manages to break the clinch.
Eli Vieira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garces clinches up with Vieira and pushes him back against the cage.
Garces is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vieira is defending well for now.
Stalling in the clinch from Vieira.
Garces pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garces moves into range and clinches up with Vieira.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vieira takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The referee calls for Vieira to work.
Vieira blocks an elbow strike.
Come on Vieira - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vieira breaks from the clinch.
Garces rushes Vieira and presses him up against the cage.
Garces crunches a lovely knee into Vieira's ribcage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garces tries to land knees in the clinch but Vieira avoids the damage to the body.
Vieira has Garces pressed against the cage.
Garces tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vieira manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Eli Vieira.
Garces is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vieira's half guard.
Garces not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Garces wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vieira keeps working.
Garces not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Garces wants to control but Vieira is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garces thows a huge punch but Vieira dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garces prevents Vieira from standing back up.
Garces trying to control the action but Vieira is working from the bottom.
Garces not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Garces stops Vieira from getting back to his feet.
Garces trying to control the action but Vieira is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vieira displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Garces.
Garces changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vieira tries to avoid it but Garces manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vieira to the ground. Vieira escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Eli Vieira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Garces.
Garces moves into the clinch.
Garces tries to break free but Vieira pushes him back against the cage.
Vieira effectively controlling the action here.
Garces creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Miguel Garces will probably get the nod.
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.
Garces looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vieira is fending him off so far but Garces persists. Nope, Vieira circles away and we're back to standing.
Miguel Garces is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garces takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vieira connects with the punch.
Vieira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garces ducks right into an uppercut from Vieira.
Vieira is looking to wear down Garces with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Garces gets tackled into the cage by Vieira. Vieira maintains the clinch.
Vieira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garces has taken the fight to the clinch.
Garces missing with knees to the body.
Vieira displaying some good clinch control by pressing Garces up against the cage.
Vieira breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garces moves into the clinch successfully.
Garces looking to stall.
Garces lands an elbow inside that Vieira shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garces tries to pull guard but Vieira forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vieira just leaning against Garces, taking a breather.
Garces jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vieira walks away with a smile on his face. Garces gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Eli Vieira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Garces.
Vieira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vieira lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Garces moves into range and clinches up with Vieira.
Vieira takes a knee to the side of the body.
Garces tries to land knees in the clinch but Vieira avoids the damage to the body.
Vieira effectively controlling the action here.
Vieira stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Vieira for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Garces is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vieira is defending well for now.
Vieira breaks the clinch.
Vieira throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Garces on the side of the head.
Garces closes the distance and clinches.
Garces tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Garces creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vieira stalling.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vieira - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vieira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vieira lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Vieira has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Garces takes the fight into the clinch.
Vieira taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Garces is trying to maintain a safe position but Vieira gets an underhook and turns Garces into the cage.
Garces is looking to break free of the clinch but Vieira has double underhooks.
Garces is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Garces wants to stall.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vieira avoiding damage as Garces throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garces changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vieira fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vieira moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Garces darts in and clinches Vieira up against the cage.
Garces has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vieira avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vieira displaying some good clinch control by pressing Garces up against the cage.
Vieira managing to block the knees to the body from Garces.
Garces tries to pull guard but Vieira won't allow it.
Garces working hard to break the clinch.
Vieira will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Garces up against the cage.
Garces is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vieira is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira prevents Garces from breaking the clinch.
Vieira is stalling here.
Garces jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vieira walks away with a smile on his face. Garces gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Garces gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vieira.
Garces clinches.
Vieira manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vieira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Vieira does no damage.
Garces tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vieira catches Garces with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Garces takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garces has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vieira uses from the top position.
Garces controls Vieira momentarily but Vieira frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Vieira dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Vieira fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garces looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vieira connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Garces's hands.
Vieira feints a jab promting Garces to slip. Vieira then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Garces slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Garces moves into the clinch.
Come on Vieira - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vieira is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vieira manages to break the clinch.
Vieira scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garces blocks a jab.
As Vieira backs off Garces throws a huge counter combo but Vieira manages to avoid it all.
Garces shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vieira sprawls well. Vieira wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Garces gets slowly back to his feet.
Garces avoids the body shot from Vieira.
Eli Vieira is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garces shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vieira as he avoids it easily.
Eli Vieira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Garces.
Vieira lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Garces misses with a low kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Garces trying to stall but Vieira improves his position.
Vieira leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vieira just leaning against Garces, taking a breather.
Garces unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vieira lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vieira controlling the action here for a moment.
Vieira leaning his opponent against the cage.
Garces wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Garces forces Vieira back against the cage and clinches.
Garces working aggressively here.
Stalling in the clinch from Vieira.
Garces tries to land knees in the clinch but Vieira avoids the damage to the body.
Garces misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vieira.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Garces misses with a punch on the inside.
Come on Vieira - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Eli Vieira.
Garces has closed the distance and engaged Vieira in a clinch.
Miguel Garces seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Garces tries to land knees in the clinch but Vieira avoids the damage to the body.
Vieira breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vieira scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Vieira. No joy for Garces on that attempt.
Garces scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Vieira wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Garces wants to control but Vieira is keeping him busy.
Garces working the ground and pound but Vieira is defending the strikes.
Vieira wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Vieira parries the strikes from Garces easily there. Garces is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Vieira to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garces throws a strike aimed at the side of Vieira's head but Vieira avoids it well.
Vieira is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Garces misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Vieira wants to get back to his feet but Garces drags him back down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Garces has Vieira up against the cage in a clinch.
Vieira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vieira gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vieira slows down the pace here.
Vieira breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eli Vieira showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vieira 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 Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eli Vieira!
A pretty intense looking Eli Vieira took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scotty T Bone (ranked 1591 p4p, 23733 weight class) and Marcus Wheeler (ranked 238 p4p, 662 weight class). Marcus Wheeler 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Scotty T Bone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Wheeler!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
T Bone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wheeler.
T Bone throws a shot to the body.
Wheeler fails to land the takedown.
T Bone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wheeler manages to avoid it.
Wheeler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wheeler shoots in for a takedown but T Bone shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Scotty T Bone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Wheeler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wheeler closes the distance looking to clinch
and T Bone counters with a one-two to the body.
Wheeler shoots in looking for a takedown but T Bone manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wheeler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
T Bone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wheeler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wheeler tries to clinch there but T Bone circles away.
Wheeler throws a jab but it's blocked by T Bone.
Wheeler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wheeler misses with a takedown
and T Bone moves into the clinch.
T Bone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wheeler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wheeler tries to clinch up but T Bone circles away and keeps his distance.
T Bone half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wheeler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from T Bone finds it's way round the side to connect with Wheeler's head.
Scotty T Bone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wheeler tries to clinch there but T Bone circles away.
A quick step to the side and T Bone tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
T Bone stuffs the takedown.
A head kick misses from Wheeler.
Wheeler fails with the takedown.
Wheeler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with T Bone but T Bone pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
T Bone feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wheelers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
No joy there for Wheeler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
T Bone changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
T Bone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wheeler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wheeler closes the distance and clinches up with T Bone, looking for a takedown. Wheeler pushes T Bone against the cage but T Bone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from T Bone misses the target.
Wheeler misses with a body punch
and T Bone counters with a nice uppercut.
Marcus Wheeler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wheeler.
Wheeler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
T Bone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wheeler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
T Bone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler tries a head kick but it misses.
T Bone swings for the body but Wheeler moves out of range.
Wheeler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wheeler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice shot by T Bone.
T Bone tests Wheeler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Wheeler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wheeler throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
T Bone misses with a straight left.
Wheeler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scotty T Bone dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wheeler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wheeler blocks a jab.
T Bone keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like T Bone wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wheeler with a poor takedown
enabling T Bone to counter with a crisp jab.
Wheeler is looking to land body kicks.
As Wheeler tries to get set, T Bone tries to push him back and clinch up but Wheeler manages to avoid the attempt.
Wheeler tries to clinch up but T Bone circles away and keeps his distance.
An attempted straight right counter from T Bone misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
T Bone scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Scotty T Bone is winning the standup battle so far.
T Bone lands with a nice combination. Wheeler backs away looking to recover.
Wheeler fails with a takedown attempt.
As Wheeler looks to move away, T Bone throws a big counter combo but Wheeler just gets out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
T Bone misses with a straight right.
Wheeler misses with a body shot.
T Bone drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wheeler sprawls and moves away.
Wheeler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
T Bone half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wheeler tries to close the distance and clinch up but T Bone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've been told by T Bone's head coaches at Steel Penn Training Den that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
T Bone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wheeler.
T Bone appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Scotty T Bone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Wheeler.
Wheeler shoots in looking for a takedown but T Bone manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wheeler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wheeler with a poor takedown
and T Bone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
T Bone punishes Wheeler's body with a nice straight punch.
Wheeler is breathing heavily.
Wheeler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wheeler shoots for a takedown but T Bone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
T Bone connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wheeler's hands.
T Bone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wheeler at a distance.
Wheeler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
T Bone scores with a jab to the body.
Marcus Wheeler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice takedown defense from T Bone. No joy for Wheeler on that attempt.
T Bone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wheeler was well out of range. Poor timing from T Bone.
Wheeler walks into a stiff left hand from T Bone.
 Wheeler is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler dives in and grabs T Bone's left leg, looking for a takedown. T Bone pushes down on Wheeler's head and hops out.
Wheeler misses with a body punch
and T Bone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wheeler is still on wobbly legs! Can T Bone finish him?
T Bone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
T Bone sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Wheeler's defenses. It connects perfectly with Wheeler's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scotty T Bone!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Brownie (ranked 4232 p4p, 2801 weight class) and Ilya Muromets (ranked 444 p4p, 315 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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16 - 14 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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 25 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shaun Brownie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ilya Muromets!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Muromets finds it's target.
A jab from Brownie misses.
Brownie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
A lull in the action here as Brownie stalls from top position.
Muromets manages to get back to half guard.
Muromets regains full guard. Nicely done.
Muromets has his feet on Brownie's thighs here. He's pushed Brownie off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Brownie screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ilya Muromets!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Esteban Mondragon (ranked 22292 p4p, 2451 weight class) and Mr Spar (ranked 608 p4p, 330 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Esteban Mondragon has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Esteban Mondragon seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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32
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Esteban Mondragon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Spar!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mondragon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Spar's hands.
Mondragon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mondragon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mondragon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Spar looks to score with a jab to the body but Mondragon is just out of range.
Mondragon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ubergym in the buildup to the fight.
Spar throws an overhand right that lands on Mondragon's shoulder, as Mondragon tries to avoid the shot.
Mondragon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice shot by Spar.
Spar lands a really nice looking cross but Mondragon seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Spar.
Spar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spar throws a jab when Mondragon was well out of range.
Mondragon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spar misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mondragon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mondragon moves out of range of the strikes.
Mr Spar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mondragon throws a lazy right hand but Spar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spar gets caught napping as Mondragon dives in and scores a takedown. Spar manages to retain guard.
Mondragon tries to free his leg and advance position but Spar is retaining full guard.
Spar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Spar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mondragon controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spar 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.
Spar is trying to control the position but Mondragon postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mondragon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A left lands for Mondragon.
Mondragon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mondragon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Mondragon - just one landing.
Mondragon throws out a loose jab but Spar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mondragon misses the jab.
Mondragon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sloppy strikes from Mondragon. Those never looked like landing.
Mondragon loads up on a big right hand but Spar slips the punch.
Spar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mondragon misses with a body shot.
Mondragon scores with a hook.
Mondragon defending well as Spar loads up on a big left hand.
Spar misses with an uppercut.
Mondragon throws a jab but it's blocked by Spar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mondragon.
Spar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mondragon defends it well.
Spar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mondragon.
Mondragon looks to land a right hand but Spar moved out of range.
Spar gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mondragon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mondragon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mondragon won't allow Spar to sweep him here.
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 Esteban Mondragon will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mondragon shoots in and bounces Spar off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mondragon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spar is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mondragon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Spar is trying to keep Mondragon in close.
Mondragon stays in close to Spar's body and controls the position.
Mondragon'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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Spar lands a body shot.
Spar throws an overhand right that lands on Mondragon's shoulder, as Mondragon tries to avoid the shot.
Spar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Spar lands a nice looking body shot.
Spar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mondragon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Spar looks to land a right hand but Mondragon moved out of range.
Mondragon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Spar's guard.
Mondragon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spar is pulling down on Mondragon's head to control his posture.
Spar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Spar trying to keep a closed guard but Mondragon is proving a slippery customer.
Mondragon controlling from the top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Spar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mondragon drives through with a takedown into Spar's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mondragon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mondragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spar is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon forces his way into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban Mondragon 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!
Mondragon looks to land a right hand but Spar moved out of range.
And Spar tries to counter it with a takedown but Mondragon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mondragon throws a jab when Spar was well out of range.
Mondragon drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mondragon tries to free his leg and advance position but Spar is retaining full guard.
Esteban Mondragon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spar keeping moving, preventing Mondragon from controlling successfully.
Mondragon preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon wants to pass the guard but Spar is keeping the position.
Mondragon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondragon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mondragon misses with a wild body shot.
Spar lands a nice hook to Mondragon's body. Mondragon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mondragon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spar can do to turn this around?
Mondragon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Spar throws a body shot but no joy.
Mondragon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spar avoids the body shot from Mondragon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spar.
Mondragon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spar, pushing him back against the cage.
Mondragon works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mondragon being controlled here momentarily.
Mondragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Spar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mondragon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spar controls Mondragon momentarily but Mondragon frees himself.
Spar has Mondragon pulled in close to control his posture.
Spar keeping moving, preventing Mondragon from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Spar lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mondragon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mr Spar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon shoots in and bounces Spar off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mondragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Spar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spar working a defensive guard but Mondragon passes into half guard.
Mondragon trying to control the action but Spar is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spar keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esteban Mondragon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mondragon, 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esteban Mondragon!
A relieved looking Esteban Mondragon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Washington (ranked 5093 p4p, 2612 weight class) and Demir Kocak (ranked 477 p4p, 297 weight class). Demir Kocak has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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31
254
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35
261
24 - 12 - 1 |
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Granite chin |
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World class MT
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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 11 - 12 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Xavier Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Demir Kocak!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington misses with a lunging right hand
and Kocak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Washington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kocak.
Kocak connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Washington defending well as Kocak loads up on a big left hand.
Washington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Washington misses with a hook
and Kocak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kocak connects with a good right hand that stumbles Washington. Washington circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Washington gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kocak.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Washington.
Washington ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A leg kick checked by Kocak.
Kocak ducks under a wild hook from Washington.
Washington with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Washington does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kocak is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kocak throws a leg kick but Washington sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice shot lands for Kocak.
Kocak uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Washington misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Kocak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've been told by Washington's head coaches at Dagestan Grappling Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kocak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kocak looks to land a combination but Washington avoids it well.
Washington scores with a jab.
Washington is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kocak's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Washington looks to land a body kick but Kocak moved away.
Washington throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kocak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Washington is predictable there
and Kocak counters with a big right hand! Oh Washington is in trouble here! Kocak follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demir Kocak!
A victorious Demir Kocak thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Amakusa Saneuji (ranked 888 p4p, 983 weight class) and Kittisak Saetang (ranked 78 p4p, 90 weight class). Kittisak Saetang will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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135
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145
9 - 6 - 0 |
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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 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Amakusa Saneuji!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kittisak Saetang!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saneuji shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Saetang pinned against the cage. Saetang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Saetang connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Saneuji to the floor! Saetang dives in looking for the finish!
 Saneuji is rocked!
Saneuji looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Saetang scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Oh Saneuji is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saneuji actively working from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Saneuji's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saneuji actively working from the bottom here.
Saetang wants to stand up but Saneuji has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Saneuji seems to have got his legs back now.
Saetang trying to pass the guard but Saneuji defending well.
Saneuji actively working from the bottom here.
Saetang is taking a breather. Saneuji 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saneuji is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Saetang scores with a couple of nice shots.
Saneuji moves into full guard.
Saneuji is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Saetang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Saneuji is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Saetang lands a couple of elbows.
Saetang wants to pass the guard but Saneuji is keeping the position.
Saneuji keeping moving, preventing Saetang from controlling successfully.
Saneuji working for a triangle but Saetang defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saetang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Saneuji has momentary wrist control but Saetang slips an elbow through the middle.
Saetang is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Saetang wants to control from the top but Saneuji keeps moving.
Saneuji is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Saetang lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Saetang would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Saetang 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.
Saetang tries to stand but Saneuji is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saetang working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Saneuji's head.
Saetang stands up from Saneuji's guard - Saetang perhaps looking for a knockout.
Saetang drops Saneuji with a big left hand and mounts him. Saneuji is in big trouble!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saetang content just to control the position here.
Saneuji is looking to improve his position but Saetang isn't that keen on the idea.
Saetang lands a big elbow.
Saneuji regains half guard.
Saneuji is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saetang pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Saetang connects with a nice short shot to Saneuji's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saneuji looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Saneuji looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Saetang in particular looking to stall.
Saetang scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Saetang is looking to take a break and control but Saneuji is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saneuji has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Saetang escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Saetang!
Saetang is working Saneuji over with some ground and pound from side control.
Saetang stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kittisak Saetang 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.
Saetang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saneuji.
Saneuji looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Saneuji misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Saetang lands with a big right hook that stumbles Saneuji - he's out on his feet here! Saetang follows up with another monster hook that separates Saneuji from consciousness! Saneuji falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Saetang stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kittisak Saetang! Kittisak Saetang retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Kittisak Saetang thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Steel (ranked 1432 p4p, 2904 weight class) and Inspektor Gee (ranked 162 p4p, 330 weight class). Inspektor Gee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265
13 - 9 - 0 |
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255
27 - 26 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 26 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Inspektor Gee!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel takes a swing at Gee's ribcage but misses.
Gee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Steel counter with a right hand.
Gee has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Steel moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Steel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gee.
Gee darts in and clinches Steel up against the cage.
Steel is trying to pull guard but Gee turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right from Steel on the inside.
Steel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A body shot lands from Steel.
Gee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steel moves out of range of the body kick.
Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel throws a body punch but Gee moves out of range.
Steel stuns Gee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steel tests Gee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel takes a swing at Gee's ribcage but misses.
Gee wants to counter the offense by Steel and move into the clinch position.
Steel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gee gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gee throws a hook but Steel blocks it.
Steel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Steel. Beautiful body shot.
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Gee.
Inspektor Gee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel checks a low kick from Gee.
Gee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steel's sensitive parts.
Steel closes the distance and pushes Gee back into the cage.
Gee looking to throw knees to the head but Steel is blocking nicely.
Steel manages to break the clinch.
Steel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gee swings for the body but Steel moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Steel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gee moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel lands an overhand right.
Steel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gee moves out of range as Steel strikes.
Steel is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Steel scores with a shot to the body.
Steel lands a nice hook to Gee's body. Gee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gee misses with a kick to the body.
A low kick lands for Gee.
Steel stuns Gee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gee misses with a straight right.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel scores with a nice head shot.
Gee misses with a body shot
and Gee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A good leg kick by Gee.
Gee throws out a loose jab but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel cracks Gee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A left lands for Steel.
Steel has closed the distance and engaged Gee in a clinch.
Gee stalling in the clinch but Steel improves position.
Steel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gee's elbow.
Steel lands with a light punch inside.
I was talking to Steel's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steel lands a nice shot to the body.
Gee looks winded!
Steel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gee.
Steel lands with a short shot to the head.
Steel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gees head.
Steel breaks the clinch.
Steel closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Gee out cold! Gee corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Daniel Steel!
Daniel Steel 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between KT Failure (ranked 4791 p4p, 1313 weight class) and Conrad Cartwright (ranked 464 p4p, 148 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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224
29 - 4 - 0 |
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265
14 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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 29 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, KT Failure!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Conrad Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartwright misses with a wild combination.
And Failure counters with a quick kick to the body but Cartwright blocks it.
Cartwright thumps Failure with a low kick.
Cartwright's coach down at Cobra Kai Workout Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cartwright's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cartwright misses with a left hand
and Failure counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Failure doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cartwright throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright swings widly with a right hand
and Failure counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cartwright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Failure manages to avoid it.
Failure appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cartwright misses with a left hand
and Failure counters with a crisp one two that drops Cartwright! Failure thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Cartwright to his feet! Cartwright is in big trouble!
Cartwright misses with an uppercut.
Failure has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tycoon Coaching & Sparring in the buildup to the fight.
Cartwright lands a jab to Failure's midsection.
Cartwright misses with a looping right.
Failure went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright thuds his right hand into Failure's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cartwright throws an overhand right that lands on Failure's shoulder, as Failure tries to avoid the shot.
Failure slips under a jab from Cartwright.
A jab from Cartwright misses.
Cartwright lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
 It looks like KT Failure has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cartwright feints a jab promting Failure to slip. Cartwright then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Failure slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cartwright throws a looping overhand right but Failure ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Failure steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cartwright.
Cartwright moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cartwright lands a head shot.
Cartwright cracks Failure with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Failure tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Cartwright pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Failure is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conrad Cartwright!
A relieved looking Conrad Cartwright thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Biederman (ranked 287 p4p, 314 weight class) and Stinky Stonk (ranked 33 p4p, 35 weight class). Biederman comes to the cage accompanied by Move This. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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185
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196
19 - 0 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nelson Biederman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stinky Stonk!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biederman lands a lovely overhand right.
Stonk tries to move into range but Biederman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Stonk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stonk misses with an uppercut
and Biederman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Biederman gets a takedown into half guard.
Stonk has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Biederman is on him like a limpet, forcing Stonk back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Biederman.
Biederman scores a nice knee to the body.
Biederman presses Stonk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Biederman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stonk takes a knee right on the jaw!
 It looks like Stinky Stonk has been cut.
Biederman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stonk backwards.
Biederman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Biederman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Biederman scores with a hook to the body. Stonk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Biederman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stonk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Biederman dives in and scores a takedown into Stonk's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biederman drops back looking for a leg! Stonk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stonk manages to kick Biederman off! Biederman jumps back into Stonk's guard.
Stonk has control of Biederman's left arm, preventing Biederman from doing any damage.
Biederman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Biederman wants to control from the top but Stonk keeps moving.
Biederman advances position into side control!
Biederman cracks Stonk with a big elbow.
Stonk prevents Biederman from moving into mount.
Biederman works to advance to full mount. Stonk defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stonk is wriggling around trying to escape.
Biederman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biederman lands a couple of good shots and Stonk has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Stonk is covering up but some of the strikes from Biederman are getting through and doing damage.
Biederman working for a choke but Stonk is defending well.
Stonk just trying to survive but Biederman is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Stonk tries to escape but Biederman has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Biederman lands punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biederman lands a shot to the body.
Stonk is taking damage to the body and head.
Stonk is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Biederman off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stonk tries to escape the position.
Biederman has his arm under Stonk's chin here. Game over son! Biederman squeezes tightly and Stonk is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nelson Biederman!
Nelson Biederman retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Nelson Biederman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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