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NYF 47: Simons vs Makoba II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Dayton (ranked 2969 p4p, 2724 weight class) and Bruce Wagner (ranked 370 p4p, 354 weight class). Bruce Wagner 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xavier Dayton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruce Wagner!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Dayton finds it's way through Wagner's defenses.
Wagner connects with a crisp jab.
Dayton throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dayton slips a straight right by Wagner.
Wagner throws a lazy right hand but Dayton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dayton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dayton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wagner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wagner misses with a few strikes there.
Dayton scores with a jab to the head.
Dayton lands with a shot to the body.
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!
Wagner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dayton connects with the punch.
Wagner misses with a few strikes there.
Dayton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wagner throws a counter combo.
Dayton throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Wagner misses its intended target.
Dayton throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wagner looks winded!
Dayton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner throws a hook to the side of Dayton's head but Dayton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dayton lands a lovely overhand right.
Dayton drops Wagner with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Wagner looks back up at him and smiles so Dayton waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Wagner is rocked!
Dayton fakes the body blow, causing Wagner to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Wagner goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Xavier Dayton!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henry Python (ranked 2761 p4p, 2981 weight class) and Reece Robertson (ranked 326 p4p, 351 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry Python!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Reece Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Python throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robertson throws out a loose jab but Python uses good head movement to avoid it.
Python is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Robertson misses
and Robertson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 It looks like Reece Robertson has been cut.
Python throws a head kick that misses
and Robertson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Robertson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
 It looks like Henry Python has been cut.
Reece Robertson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Python slips a jab and a cross from Robertson.
Python throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Python staying out of range there.
Python is looking to counter with a body kick.
Robertson missing with a left hand there. Python was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robertson 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.
Robertson throws out a loose jab but Python uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robertson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Python looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Robertson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Python throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robertson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Python needs to keep his hands up - Robertson had a free shot at his head there.
Robertson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Python.
Python was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson avoids the head kick by Python.
Robertson catches Python with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Robertson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Robertson cracks Python with a right hand to the side of the head.
Robertson throws out a loose jab but Python uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Python wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Robertson ducks right into an uppercut from Python.
Python throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Robertson's head.
Robertson throws a leg kick
and Python counters with a stiff right hand.
Python takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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 uppercut lands for Robertson. That snapped Python's head back.
Robertson scores with a nice head shot.
Jab, jab by Robertson - just one landing.
 Python is rocked!
A lazy left from Python finds it's target.
Robertson steps into range and cracks Python with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Python flops backwards and Robertson dives into his guard looking to finish!
Oh Python is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Python wants to stand and escape but Robertson is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Python preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Robertson won't allow Python to get back to his feet.
Python seems to have got his legs back now.
Robertson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Python pushes Robertson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Python throws out a leg kick but Robertson moves out of range and Python only half commits.
A slow jab from Python misses its intended target.
Python scores with a shot to the body.
Robertson scores with a sloppy right hand. Python should have avoided that one.
A big right from Robertson misses.
Python appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Robertson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Robertson throws a leg kick
and Python counters with a left and a right that stings Robertson.
Python throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Robertson throws a right and a left that Python avoids nicely.
Robertson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robertson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Robertson throws a combination that misses
and Python counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Robertson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Python had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson is looking to score with low kicks.
Robertson is looking to chop away at Python's legs.
Robertson misses with an uppercut
letting Python counter with a right hand.
Robertson misses with a hook. Python ducked under it nicely.
Robertson scores with a nice head shot.
Robertson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Henry Python's cut is getting worse.
Robertson blocks a jab.
Robertson scores with a hook to the body. Python takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Robertson dodges the punch combination from Python.
Robertson with the inside leg kick.
Robertson connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Python keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Python displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Robertson throws out the jab.
Python lands a high kick!
Python throws a series of punches but Robertson moves out of range.
Robertson misses with a few strikes there.
Robertson misses with a looping left.
Python connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Robertson throws a series of punches but Python avoids them all with ease.
Python is looking to slow Robertson down with leg kicks.
A punch combination from Robertson misses.
Python tried to counter with a leg kick but Robertson avoided it.
Robertson misses with a combination
and Python connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Python tries to land a front kick but Robertson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Robertson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Python scores with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reece Robertson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Python misses the target.
Robertson throws an off balance right hand
and Python counters with a big head kick but Robertson shrugs it off.
Robertson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Python was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Robertson misses the body punch
and Robertson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Robertson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Python was well out of range. Poor timing from Robertson.
Robertson scores with the left hand. Python knows he should have avoided that one.
Robertson misses with a lunging right hand
and Python counters with a right hand to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Robertson. That's going to slow Python down.
A solid body kick from Python.
Robertson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Python lands a jab to the nose.
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!
Python moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Python takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Robertson misses with a combination
enabling Python to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Python lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Robertson with a nice cross.
Robertson misses with a wild combination.
Robertson scores with a jab. Python acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Robertson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Python under the eye.
Robertson throws a leg kick
and Python counters with a body kick.
A right-left combo lands from Python.
Python keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robertson.
Python connects with a solid leg kick.
Robertson throws a body punch but Python moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Python moves out of range of the strikes.
Python checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson slips a jab and a cross from Python.
Robertson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Robertson looks to land a left hand but Python moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Python was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Robertson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Robertson is looking to score with low kicks.
Python misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Python. That snapped Robertson's head back.
Python looks for the body kick but Robertson saw that one coming.
Reece Robertson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Robertson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Robertson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Python counters with a nice body shot.
Python sizes up Robertson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Python lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Python connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Robertson loads up on a big right hand but Python slips the punch.
Python scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Python scores with a sloppy right hand. Robertson should have avoided that one.
Robertson throws a body punch but Python moves out of range.
Python is looking to counter punch.
Robertson thuds his right hand into Python's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice cross by Python.
Robertson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Robertson thows a leg kick but Python checks it
and Python counters with a left and a right that stings Robertson.
Robertson loads up on a big right hand but Python slips the punch.
Robertson thumps Python with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Python fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Robertson throws a poor cross that misses
and Python counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson lands with a straight right. Python didn't see that one coming.
Robertson cracks Python with an open hand slap.
Python slips a jab and a cross from Robertson.
It looked like Python was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Robertson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Python.
Python looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Python cracks Robertson with an open hand slap.
Robertson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Python throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Python throws a hook but Robertson avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Robertson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Robertson looks to land a combination. Python sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Robertson throws a lazy uppercut
and Python counters with a nice body kick.
Python wants to slow Robertson down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Python scoring well with a low kick there.
Henry Python is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robertson lands with a nice combination. Python backs away looking to recover.
Python tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Python dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Python scores with a jab to the body.
Robertson falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Python counter with a right hand.
Robertson throws a right and a left that Python avoids nicely.
Python checks a leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Robertson.
Python throws out a loose jab but Robertson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Python misses with a head kick.
Robertson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Robertson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Python is out of range and Robertson settles back down.
Python uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson 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.
Robertson cracks Python with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Robertson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Python counters with a nice kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Python lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Python, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Python with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Robertson to score with a decent uppercut.
A slow jab from Robertson misses its intended target.
As Robertson looks to move away, Python throws a big counter combo but Robertson just gets out of the way.
Robertson misses with an uppercut.
Python gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Robertson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Python is out of range and Robertson settles back down.
Robertson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Robertson throws a leg kick
and Python counters with a nice uppercut.
Python throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That kick from Robertson tenderised Python's leg. Python is trying to keep his angry face on.
Python misses with a head kick.
Robertson misses with a double jab
and Python counters with a stiff right hand.
Robertson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Python checks the leg kick.
Python throws a big counter combination but Robertson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Python takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Robertson misses the jab.
Python appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Robertson throws a front kick aimed at Python's knee but Python avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robertson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Python.
Robertson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Python can pounce on him.
Robertson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Python counters with an outside leg kick.
Robertson misses with a leg kick.
Python scores with a head kick. Robertson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Python with a jab.
Robertson throws a leg kick
letting Python counter with a right hand.
Robertson throws a body shot but no joy.
Python throws a quick counter head kick but Robertson was just out of range.
Python moves out of range as Robertson strikes.
Python misses with a body shot.
Python lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Python scores with a head kick. Robertson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A left and a right from Robertson both land. Nice combination.
Robertson swings widly with a right hand
and Python counters with a stiff right hand.
Robertson misses with a looping right.
As Robertson looks to move away, Python throws a big counter combo but Robertson just gets out of the way.
Python throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robertson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Robertson lands with a shot to the body.
Python lands with a cross.
Python bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Robertson's head backwards.
Robertson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Python moves away.
Python throwing a counter right hand but Robertson manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Robertson.
Robertson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Python counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robertson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Python.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson lands a really nice looking cross but Python seems unphased.
Robertson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Robertson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Robertson swings widly with a right hand
and Python counters with a series of strikes. Robertson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Python tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robertson was well out of range. Poor timing from Python.
Python throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robertson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No joy there for Python, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Robertson tries a quick counter leg kick but Python is wise to it.
Python steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Robertson.
Robertson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Python throwing a counter right hand but Robertson manages to avoid it.
Python misses with a two punch combination.
Robertson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Robertson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Python.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robertson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Robertson throws a leg kick but Python sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Python misses its target.
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 Henry Python.
Well Python has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Python!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Freddie McGee (ranked 4034 p4p, 2880 weight class) and Grant Daws (ranked 442 p4p, 342 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McGee might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to bat outta hell song. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Freddie McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Grant Daws !
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daws throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McGee tries for a takedown but Daws circles away easily
and Daws counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Daws tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Daws slaps away a takedown attempt from McGee, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Daws appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McGee with a lazy takedown attempt
and Daws makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddie McGee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee clinches up against the cage.
We've been informed that Daws has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Daws misses with a punch to the body.
McGee's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Daws lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daws prevents the takedown attempt.
Daws is pushing McGee up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McGee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGee wants a takedown.
McGee stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Daws is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McGee looking for a takedown.
McGee tries for a takedown. No joy.
Daws slows down the pace here.
Daws lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee tightens his grip and picks Daws up, before dumping him to the ground. Daws manages to land in guard.
McGee being controlled here momentarily.
McGee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGee throws a strike but Daws rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Daws controls from within his opponent's guard.
McGee scores with a short punch from the bottom.
McGee being controlled here, momentarily.
Daws advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McGee punching from the bottom.
Daws blocks the strikes from McGee.
Daws frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Daws controlling his opponent.
McGee is looking to improve his position but Daws isn't that keen on the idea.
Daws moves to the back.
McGee is in bad spot here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Daws .
McGee tries to escape but Daws has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Daws avoiding McGee 's attempts to control his hands.
Daws has good solid back control here.
Daws 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daws has the hooks in. McGee is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Daws dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McGee gets the takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from McGee seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ground and pound from McGee seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
McGee with the ground and pound but Daws regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Daws avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGee.
Daws regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from McGee.
Daws not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daws is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McGee stands up over Daws , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Daws is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee controls Daws momentarily but Daws frees himself.
Daws has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGee thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
McGee on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McGee tries to get out of the position.
McGee doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
McGee lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Daws is pushing down on McGee's leg trying to pass to half guard. McGee is fighting to maintain full guard but Daws has managed to sneak the leg through.
McGee wants to sweep but Daws has passed to side control!
McGee can't do much from the bottom here.
McGee is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
McGee sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McGee looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McGee is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Daws has latched onto it... Big trouble! Daws pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it McGee is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Daws !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Grant Daws !
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Edwin Valero (ranked 3647 p4p, 5181 weight class) and Roy Lansky (ranked 228 p4p, 267 weight class). Roy Lansky 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Edwin Valero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roy Lansky!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valero scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Valero frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Valero works his way to his opponent's back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Valero controlling the positon.
Lansky won't enjoy being in this position. Valero looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Lansky is tapping - it's over boys! Valero picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Edwin Valero!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hideo Tokoro (ranked 1383 p4p, 3177 weight class) and Anthony Ruiz (ranked 189 p4p, 367 weight class). Tokoro comes to the cage accompanied by Blksmiith - Gore-Tex Covers my Soul. Ruiz has chosen DB7 - Squid Game Drill as his entrance music. Anthony Ruiz will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hideo Tokoro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Ruiz!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tokoro misses the jab.
Tokoro misses the jab.
Ruiz throws out a counter right but Tokoro avoids it with no problem.
Hideo Tokoro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tokoro misses with a hook.
Ruiz throws a front kick aimed at Tokoro's knee but Tokoro avoids it well.
Ruiz slips a jab and a cross from Tokoro.
A cross from Ruiz lands.
Ruiz connects with a looping right hand.
Tokoro on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tokoro crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ruiz - the referee stops the clock and Tokoro gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ruiz. Tokoro manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ruiz blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Ruiz finds it's target.
Ruiz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tokoro throws out the jab.
Ruiz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tokoro looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruiz is just out of range.
Tokoro misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokoro misses with a lunging right hand
and Ruiz counters with a straight right hand.
Ruiz throws a looping overhand right but Tokoro ducks down to avoid it.
Ruiz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tokoro finds it's way round the side to connect with Ruiz's head.
Tokoro throws a right hand that Ruiz ducks under and follows up with a left that Ruiz also avoids with ease.
Ruiz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruiz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tokoro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Ruiz.
Tokoro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ruiz unleashes a big counter combination but Tokoro bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ruiz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ruiz misses with a kick to the body.
Tokoro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tokoro misses with a looping right.
A jab from Ruiz misses.
Ruiz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tokoro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Tokoro misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruiz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tokoro.
Ruiz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tokoro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tokoro moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tokoro lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tokoro.
Ruiz is rocked!
Tokoro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruiz moves away.
Ruiz is still on wobbly legs! Can Tokoro finish him?
Good leg kick by Ruiz.
Ruiz seems to have recovered his senses.
Tokoro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruiz manages to avoid it.
Ruiz moves away from the strike by Tokoro.
Tokoro takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tokoro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ruiz throws out a counter right but Tokoro avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokoro scores with the left hand. Ruiz knows he should have avoided that one.
Tokoro misses with a double jab.
Tokoro moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRuiz.
Tokoro misses with a hook
and Ruiz counters with an inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ruiz. That's going to slow Tokoro down.
Jab by Tokoro.
Tokoro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruiz moves away.
Tokoro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tokoro misses with a shot to the body
and Ruiz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ruiz scores with a kick to the body.
Tokoro takes one on the button.
Ruiz slips under a jab from Tokoro.
Tokoro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ruiz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tokoro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ruiz.
Ruiz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tokoro had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Tokoro tries to bum rush Ruiz with a series of wild strikes but Ruiz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Despite the aggression on Ruiz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ruiz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ruiz avoids the body shot from Tokoro.
Tokoro misses the shot to the body.
Tokoro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ruiz tries to work over Tokoro's front leg with a kick but Tokoro checks it.
Ruiz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tokoro throws a series of punches but Ruiz avoids them all with ease.
Tokoro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tokoro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruiz throws a low kick, looking for Tokoro's leg but Tokoro calmly moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruiz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tokoro eats them both and turns towards Ruiz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
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 Hideo Tokoro will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ruiz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tokoro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ruiz throws a leg kick but Tokoro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tokoro misses with a series of wild punches.
Tokoro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tokoro swinging wildly here.
Ruiz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ruiz lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokoro misses with an uppercut
and Ruiz counters with a straight right hand.
Ruiz lands a head kick. Tokoro smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tokoro checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruiz lands with an overhand left.
Ruiz thuds his shin into the meat of Tokoro's side.
Ruiz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tokoro throws a series of punches but Ruiz moves out of range.
Tokoro cracks Ruiz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ruiz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ruiz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tokoro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruiz.
Anthony Ruiz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tokoro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tokoro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ruiz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ruiz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tokoro.
Ruiz steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Ruiz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruiz throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tokoro.
Ruiz throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tokoro missing with a left hand there. Ruiz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tokoro throws a series of strikes that have Ruiz backpedaling.
Tokoro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ruiz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tokoro.
Ruiz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tokoro misses with a two punch combination.
Ruiz lands with a right hand.
Tokoro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tokoro throws a series of punches but Ruiz moves out of range.
Tokoro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hideo Tokoro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tokoro throws a one two combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokoro throws out a loose jab but Ruiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tokoro throws a right and a left that Ruiz avoids nicely.
As Tokoro backs off Ruiz throws a huge counter combo but Tokoro manages to avoid it all.
Tokoro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ruiz finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ruiz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tokoro.
Despite the aggression on Ruiz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tokoro.
Tokoro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tokoro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big right from Tokoro misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ruiz.
Good exchange - Ruiz coming out on top.
Tokoro throws a sloppy body shot
and Ruiz counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tokoro is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ruiz throws a looping overhand right but Tokoro ducks down to avoid it.
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!
Tokoro slips a straight right by Ruiz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokoro just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tokoro. Ruiz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tokoro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ruiz counters with a nice leg kick.
Tokoro looks to land a combination but Ruiz avoids it well.
Ruiz unleashes a big counter combination but Tokoro bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ruiz throws a front kick aimed at Tokoro's knee but Tokoro avoids it well.
A quick step to the side and Tokoro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tokoro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ruiz scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tokoro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ruiz's head.
Tokoro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tokoro misses with a looping left.
Tokoro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ruiz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Anthony Ruiz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
Tokoro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ruiz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ruiz throws a counter combo.
Ruiz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ruiz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tokoro throws out the jab.
Tokoro throws a shot from downtown. Ruiz moves away and avoids it.
Tokoro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruiz.
Tokoro misses with a looping left.
Tokoro misses with the combination.
Tokoro misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokoro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ruiz can pounce on him.
Tokoro throws a sloppy body shot
and Ruiz counters with a left and a right that stings Tokoro.
Ruiz dodges the punch combination from Tokoro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruiz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A combination from Tokoro does no damage.
Ruiz lands a high kick!
Ruiz defending well as Tokoro loads up on a big left hand.
Tokoro looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruiz is just out of range.
Ruiz avoids the body shot from Tokoro.
Tokoro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ruiz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ruiz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ruiz misses with a head kick.
Tokoro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruiz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tokoro takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ruiz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ruiz misses with an uppercut. Tokoro saw that one coming.
Tokoro blocks the body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tokoro throws a lazy right hand but Ruiz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ruiz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tokoro looks to land a right hand but Ruiz moved out of range.
Tokoro just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruiz throws out a counter right but Tokoro avoids it with no problem.
Ruiz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tokoro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruiz moves away.
Ruiz lands a two punch combo.
Tokoro will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tokoro.
Ruiz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ruiz misses with a series of wild punches.
Ruiz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Tokoro. That snapped Ruiz's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Tokoro misses the target.
Ruiz counters with a body kick.
Nice body punch from Tokoro.
Tokoro misses the body punch
and Ruiz counters with a head kick.
Ruiz lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokoro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ruiz counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tokoro is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A nice leg kick from Ruiz, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ruiz scores with a push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruiz is looking to chop away at Tokoro's legs.
Ruiz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tokoro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tokoro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It seemed like Ruiz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A lazy left from Ruiz finds it's target.
A cross from Ruiz lands.
Tokoro moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tokoro steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ruiz. That one must have hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Ruiz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ruiz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Ruiz!
Anthony Ruiz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Saragih (ranked 2397 p4p, 2259 weight class) and Hardh Heeta (ranked 173 p4p, 161 weight class). Jack Saragih is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Saragih!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Hardh Heeta!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heeta throws a hook but Saragih avoids it easily.
Saragih looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saragih ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heeta moves away.
Saragih is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Heeta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saragih stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Heeta swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Saragih to counter with a crisp jab.
Heeta checks a leg kick nicely.
Saragih throws a body shot but no joy.
Saragih takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Heeta defending well as Saragih loads up on a big left hand.
Heeta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saragih.
Heeta misses the shot to the body.
Heeta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jack Saragih seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heeta scores with a shot to the body.
Saragih misses with a looping right.
Heeta slips under a jab.
Heeta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saragih.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saragih scores with a one two! Heeta had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Heeta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Heeta throws a right hand that misses
enabling Saragih to counter with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by Heeta.
Heeta lands with a good body shot.
Heeta has taken the fight to the clinch.
Heeta can't find room to land a body shot as Saragih controls the action.
Heeta throws a head punch that misses.
Saragih pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heeta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saragih backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heeta.
A short uppercut from Saragih.
Heeta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heeta lands a right hand.
Saragih tries to circle away but Heeta has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heeta takes a shot to the head.
Heeta blocking some punches.
Heeta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saragih trying to stall but Heeta improves his position.
Heeta misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Heeta.
Saragih's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Heeta throws a shot from downtown. Saragih moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Heeta misses its intended target.
Saragih works over Heeta's head and body with a nice combination.
Saragih lands a head shot.
Heeta is rocked!
Saragih throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Heeta is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Saragih with a body shot.
Heeta is still on wobbly legs! Can Saragih finish him?
Saragih lands with a thumping leg kick.
Saragih changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saragih drops Heeta with a huge uppercut! Heeta drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Saragih is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Saragih!
Jack Saragih thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bill S Preston (ranked 1044 p4p, 1004 weight class) and Michel Santos (ranked 132 p4p, 126 weight class). Santos has chosen DMX - Intro as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill S Preston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michel Santos!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Preston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santos.
Preston thinks about countering with a head kick.
Preston takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses.
Santos slips a jab and a cross from Preston.
Preston misses with a hook.
Preston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Preston scores with a hook to the body. Santos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A left and a right from Santos both land. Nice combination.
Preston misses with a leg kick
and Santos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Santos is looking for a kimura but Preston is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Santos to get the leverage.
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!
Santos works his foot free and advances to mount.
Santos has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Preston is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michel Santos!
Michel Santos decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Greggory Silalahi (ranked 1007 p4p, 1297 weight class) and Alan Arnolds (ranked 77 p4p, 99 weight class). Arnolds has chosen Free and Easy - The Almighty as his entrance music. 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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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Greggory Silalahi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alan Arnolds!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arnolds's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Silalahi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Arnolds scrambles back to his feet.
We've been told by Silalahi's head coaches at MMAH League and Warrior Nation that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Silalahi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Greggory Silalahi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arnolds throws a sloppy head kick and Silalahi moves out of range easily.
A jab lands there for Silalahi.
Jab, jab by Silalahi - just one landing.
Arnolds is rocked!
Silalahi connects with a right hand. Arnolds shakes it off.
Arnolds is still on wobbly legs! Can Silalahi finish him?
A shot to the body from Arnolds misses
and Silalahi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Arnolds thinking.
Arnolds is holding his hands too far apart here. Silalahi throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Arnolds is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Greggory Silalahi!
Greggory Silalahi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Alan Arnolds stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elwyn Donal (ranked 133 p4p, 915 weight class) and Jack Crusher (ranked 16 p4p, 104 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Elwyn Donal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Crusher !
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Donal misses
and Crusher counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Crusher ducks under a wild hook from Donal.
Crusher with the counter takedown but Donal avoids it easily.
Donal lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crusher 's sensitive parts.
Donal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crusher with the counter takedown but Donal avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Donal.
Crusher tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Crusher moves out of range of the body kick.
Crusher moves out of range of the body kick from Donal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donal misses with a lunging right hand
and Crusher counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Donal throws a push kick but Crusher slaps the foot to one side.
Crusher avoids a kick to the body.
Crusher wants to counter with a clinch but Donal pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donal misses with a hook to the body
and Crusher counters with a nice double leg into side control. Donal won't be happy with that.
Crusher tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Crusher misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Crusher creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Donal sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Donal takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Crusher postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crusher laying and praying for a moment but Donal takes advantage and regains half guard.
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. Crusher connects with a nice short shot to Donal's temple.
Crusher throwing shots but Donal is blocking nicely.
Crusher thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Donal's head.
Crusher sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Donal defending well though.
Crusher thows a huge punch but Donal dodges it nicely.
Donal keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crusher thows a huge punch but Donal dodges it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donal trying to hold on to Crusher 's head to control him but Crusher postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crusher working Donal over with strikes.
Crusher scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Crusher thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Donal is refusing to be controlled, as Crusher sits in half guard.
Crusher throwing shots but Donal is blocking nicely.
Donal is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at League of Shadows MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Crusher has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Crusher is taking a breather. Donal 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.
Crusher looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Crusher with the ground and pound but Donal uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crusher trying to control the position from guard on top but Donal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Donal working a defensive guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crusher .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Crusher dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Donal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crusher moves away.
Crusher takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Donal tries to land a body kick
and Crusher counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Crusher prevents Donal from improving his position.
Donal regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Crusher .
Crusher trying to control the position from guard on top but Donal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crusher trying to move into half guard but instead Donal has managed to sweep!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donal sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Crusher trying to strike off his back.
Crusher is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crusher thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Donal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Crusher .
Donal is not content to let Crusher control the position.
Crusher is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Donal defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crusher throws a strike but Donal avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Crusher is looking to pass into half guard but Donal pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Donal is in guard.
Crusher will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Crusher 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.
Donal wants to control from the top but Crusher keeps moving.
Jack Crusher has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crusher wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crusher working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Donal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Donal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Crusher has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Donal has passed into side control.
Donal takes a little break here. Crusher wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Crusher felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Donal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crusher keeps working.
Crusher tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Donal is staying tight to Crusher 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Crusher tries to bench press Donal off him but Donal keeps the position.
Donal trying to control the position but Crusher is working away.
Crusher is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crusher wants to control but Donal postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Donal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elwyn Donal dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Donal looks to throw a body kick
and Crusher counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Crusher throws an elbow that misses. Donal uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Crusher 's guard. Nice move by Donal!
Crusher trying to keep a closed guard but Donal is proving a slippery customer.
Crusher 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.
Crusher looking for subs off his back but Donal has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crusher regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crusher keeping full guard, as Donal tries to pass.
Crusher controls Donal momentarily but Donal frees himself.
Donal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Donal continues to stall.
Donal looking to sit in guard and control but Crusher gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Crusher looking to pass the guard.
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.
Crusher forces his way into half guard.
Crusher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crusher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Donal keeps working.
Crusher sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Donal defending well though.
Crusher has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Donal defend it? Crusher steps over the head and cranks it - Donal is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Crusher !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Crusher !
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Russ Simons (ranked 161 p4p, 860 weight class) and Bobojo Makoba (ranked 21 p4p, 97 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Russ Simons!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobojo Makoba!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simons checks a leg kick.
Simons swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Simons scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Bobojo Makoba has been cut.
Makoba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simons.
Simons sets himself, and Makoba steps forward looking for the clinch! Simons avoids it this time.
The crowd cheers as Makoba lands an impressive looking overhand right. Simons doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Russ Simons has been cut.
Simons misses with a series of wild punches.
Simons keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Makoba throws a right hand that Simons ducks under and follows up with a left that Simons also avoids with ease.
Makoba wants to clinch.
Simons misses with the combination.
Simons drops Makoba with a beautiful combination! Makoba stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Simons is looking for the KO!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makoba tries to land a leg kick but Simons saw it coming and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makoba. Simons does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Makoba lands with an overhand left.
Makoba scores with a jab.
Simons looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Makoba is looking to slow Simons down with leg kicks.
Simons misses with a few strikes there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Makoba.
Makoba tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Simons is able to avoid easily.
Makoba scores with a jab to the head.
Russ Simons's cut is getting worse.
A slow jab from Simons misses its intended target.
Makoba throws a body shot but no joy.
Makoba fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Simons checks it well.
Simons wants to stay close but Makoba steps back to make room for something. Simons seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Makoba and Simons drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bobojo Makoba!
Bobojo Makoba is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Bobojo Makoba thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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