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Syn' 63: Deadly Style PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franjy Izgrate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenata Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Izgrate comes to the cage accompanied by Sail. The crowd seem to be enjoying Takahashi's choice of entrance music: Come to Daddy - Aphex Twin. 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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212 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
Determined |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Franjy Izgrate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenata Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Izgrate misses with a hook.
Izgrate shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Takahashi as he avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Izgrate.
Izgrate 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.
Izgrate avoids the head kick by Takahashi.
Izgrate clinches up against the cage.
Izgrate blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Takahashi.
Izgrate manages to break the clinch.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut.
Takahashi tries for a takedown but Izgrate sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Takahashi misses with a head kick.
Izgrate changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Takahashi tries to avoid it but Izgrate manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Takahashi to the ground. Takahashi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franjy Izgrate. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takahashi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Takahashi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Franjy Izgrate has been cut.
Takahashi throws a head kick that misses.
Takahashi throws a sloppy head kick and Izgrate moves out of range easily.
Izgrate scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Takahashi pushes Izgrate away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Izgrate gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Takahashi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Izgrate.
Takahashi keeping his opponent close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi can't do much from the bottom here.
Takahashi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Takahashi wants to pass to mount but Izgrate is defending the position.
Izgrate regains full guard. Nicely done.
Izgrate thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Izgrate is working an open guard so Takahashi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Izgrate fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Takahashi tries to bum rush Izgrate with a series of wild strikes but Izgrate uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Izgrate blocks the body kick.
Takahashi looks to land a body kick but Izgrate moved away.
Kenata Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahashi misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi throws a sloppy head kick and Izgrate moves out of range easily.
Takahashi dodges the punch combination from Izgrate.
Izgrate takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Takahashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Izgrate manages to avoid it.
Takahashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Izgrate moves away.
Takahashi tries to keep at a distance but Izgrate has taken the fight into the clinch.
Izgrate prevents a takedown attempt there.
Takahashi looks gassed!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takahashi.
Izgrate tries for a takedown but Takahashi manages to get underhooks.
Izgrate is trying to break the clinch but Takahashi has him pressed against the cage.
Izgrate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takahashi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Takahashi misses with some punches.
Izgrate manages to break the clinch.
Takahashi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Izgrate on the side of the head.
Takahashi throws a hook but Izgrate blocks it.
Takahashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takahashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Izgrate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Izgrate blocks the body kick.
Takahashi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Izgrate counters with a shoot takedown. Takahashi fights it but they end up in guard.
Takahashi can't keep his opponent in guard - Izgrate advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Izgrate is trying to work for a kimura but Takahashi is defending well.
Izgrate wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takahashi keeps working.
Izgrate throwing shots but Takahashi is blocking nicely.
Izgrate is looking to take a break and control but Takahashi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Izgrate prevents Takahashi from standing back up.
Takahashi is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Izgrate is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Izgrate unloading with bombs!
Takahashi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Izgrate with the ground and pound from mount.
Takahashi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Takahashi tries to lock up and control but Izgrate gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Izgrate with the ground and pound from mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Izgrate wants to control the pace but Takahashi is squirming around nicely.
Takahashi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Izgrate wants to finish this one by submission but Takahashi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Izgrate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franjy Izgrate dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Franjy Izgrate's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Izgrate with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Takahashi to score with a decent uppercut.
A head kick by Takahashi misses
and Izgrate cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Takahashi.
Izgrate scores with a body shot.
Takahashi misses with the body kick
and Izgrate counters with a single leg into guard. Takahashi didn't expect that.
Izgrate postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Izgrate stops Takahashi from standing up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Izgrate's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Izgrate working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Takahashi's head.
Izgrate won't allow Takahashi to get back to his feet.
Izgrate trying to control the position from guard on top but Takahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Izgrate is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Izgrate working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Takahashi's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Izgrate decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Takahashi, up you get!
Izgrate avoids the head kick by Takahashi.
Takahashi takes a swing at Izgrate's ribcage but misses.
Takahashi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Takahashi misses with a kick to the body.
Izgrate blocks a head kick by Takahashi.
Izgrate has managed to clinch.
Izgrate can't break the clinch.
Takahashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Izgrate manages to break the clinch.
Takahashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice combination there by Izgrate.
Izgrate lands a head shot.
Izgrate with a hook.
Takahashi is rocked!
Izgrate tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Izgrate misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi takes a swing at Izgrate's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Takahashi does no damage.
Izgrate throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Takahashi's waist but Takahashi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Izgrate off to one side.
Takahashi throws a sloppy head kick and Izgrate moves out of range easily.
Izgrate misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Izgrate takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Takahashi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Izgrate scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Takahashi thows a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Takahashi.
Izgrate closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Takahashi to the mat! Takahashi manages to get full guard.
Takahashi is looking to stand up but Izgrate isn't so interested in that idea.
Izgrate trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi wants to stand up but Izgrate is controlling him.
Takahashi is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Izgrate tries for a takedown but Takahashi manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franjy Izgrate. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takahashi controlling the action here for a moment.
Takahashi tries for a takedown. No joy.
A right hook to the body lands for Izgrate.
Izgrate prevents a body shot from Takahashi.
Izgrate lands a right hand.
Takahashi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Izgrate gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Izgrate drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Takahashi is leaning against Izgrate and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Takahashi misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Izgrate.
Izgrate wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Takahashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Izgrate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takahashi lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Izgrate lands a takedown into guard.
Takahashi working for a triangle but Izgrate defends it easily.
Takahashi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Izgrate is controlling him.
Izgrate trying to control the position from guard on top but Takahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Izgrate throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takahashi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Izgrate manages to get himself to full guard.
Takahashi advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franjy Izgrate dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Franjy Izgrate's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Izgrate is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Izgrate will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Takahashi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Izgrate makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Takahashi throws a head kick that misses.
Izgrate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Izgrate shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Takahashi but Takahashi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Takahashi misses with a series of wild punches.
Takahashi misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi throws a right hand that Izgrate ducks under and follows up with a left that Izgrate also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Izgrate.
Takahashi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Izgrate on the side of the head.
Takahashi lands a lovely overhand right.
Izgrate avoids the head kick by Takahashi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut. Izgrate saw that one coming.
Izgrate looks to land a combination but Takahashi avoids it well.
Takahashi throws a combination that misses
and Izgrate counters with a one-two to the body.
Izgrate blocks a head kick by Takahashi.
Izgrate lands with a nice combination. Takahashi backs away looking to recover.
Takahashi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Donk. Takahashi catches Izgrate right on the button with a cross.
Izgrate drives through and clinches with Takahashi against the cage.
Izgrate ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Izgrate no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Izgrate is working an open guard so Takahashi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Takahashi stuffs the takedown attempt from Izgrate. Izgrate gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franjy Izgrate. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Izgrate takes a kick to the side of the head.
Takahashi throws a lazy right hand but Izgrate sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takahashi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Franjy Izgrate is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Izgrate.
Izgrate fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Takahashi tries to land a body kick
and Izgrate counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Takahashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takahashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Izgrate closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Takahashi to the mat! Takahashi manages to get full guard.
Takahashi wants to stand but Izgrate is controlling the position.
Takahashi seems keen to control Izgrate's posture.
Takahashi is trying to keep Izgrate in close.
Takahashi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Izgrate is controlling him.
Izgrate distracts Takahashi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Izgrate looking to pass the guard.
Izgrate has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Takahashi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Izgrate decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Takahashi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Takahashi throws a shot from downtown. Izgrate moves away and avoids it.
Izgrate misses with a two punch combination.
Izgrate staying out of range there.
Takahashi misses with a double jab
and Izgrate counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Izgrate blocks a head kick by Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Some wild striking there from Izgrate.
Takahashi digs a good body shot into Izgrate's ribs.
Takahashi thows a body shot but no joy.
Takahashi throws a good cross that connects.
Izgrate closes the distance and clinches up with Takahashi, looking for a takedown. Izgrate pushes Takahashi against the cage but Takahashi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Takahashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takahashi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Takahashi takes a swing at Izgrate's ribcage but misses.
Izgrate tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Takahashi swivels and escapes.
Izgrate avoids the head kick by Takahashi.
Izgrate moves out of range of the strikes.
Izgrate gets the takedown into side control.
Kenata Takahashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Izgrate is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takahashi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Franjy Izgrate showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Izgrate, 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 George Francis scores the fight for Franjy Izgrate!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Franjy Izgrate!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Franjy Izgrate!
Franjy Izgrate wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanley Corncrab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Corncrab's choice of entrance music: TV on the Radio - Wolf Like Me. Steve Richards has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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212 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stanley Corncrab!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corncrab tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Richards swinging wilding here.
Corncrab has closed the distance and engaged Richards in a clinch.
Corncrab lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Richards stops a takedown attempt from Corncrab.
Corncrab tries to land a knee to the head but Richards blocks with his arms.
Corncrab with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Corncrab decides to pull guard.
Richards has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Corncrab is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corncrab has his foot on Richards's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Richards works his way back into a safe position though.
Corncrab looking to control.
Richards has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Corncrab manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Richards manages to get himself to full guard.
Richards is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Corncrab is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corncrab missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Richards trying to control the position.
Richards keeping moving, preventing Corncrab from controlling successfully.
Corncrab preventing the sweep.
Corncrab trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Richards stuffs the takedown.
Richards misses with the combination.
No joy there for Richards, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Corncrab throws a body kick that misses.
Richards will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Corncrab fails in his attempt to clinch.
Richards swinging wilding here.
Corncrab rushes Richards and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Corncrab.
Corncrab using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Richards has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Richards on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Corncrab.
Richards managing to block the knees to the body from Corncrab.
Richards can't break the clinch.
Richards wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Corncrab using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Richards has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Corncrab slows down the pace here.
Corncrab continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Corncrab landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Corncrab with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Corncrab tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Richards just stands there and leans against the cage.
Steve Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanley Corncrab.
Richards blocks an elbow strike from Corncrab.
Corncrab tries to land knees in the clinch but Richards avoids the damage to the body.
Corncrab with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Richards avoiding damage as Corncrab throws knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Corncrab.
Corncrab using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Richards has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Corncrab landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Corncrab landing knees to the head.
Corncrab leaning against his opponent.
Richards tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Corncrab just stands there and leans against the cage.
Corncrab throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Richards blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanley Corncrab dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Richards throws a hook but Corncrab blocks it.
Corncrab shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Corncrab showed some decent athleticism there.
Richards pushes Corncrab off and gets back to his feet.
Corncrab takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Richards gets a takedown into half guard.
Richards wants to stand but Corncrab has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Corncrab tries to roll over but Richards keeps him under control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corncrab is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Richards is trying to control the action in half guard but Corncrab is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Corncrab flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Corncrab wants to improve his position but Richards is controlling well.
Richards wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Richards shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards stopping the sweep attempt from Corncrab.
Corncrab thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Corncrab wants to sweep but no luck.
Corncrab trying to strike off his back.
Corncrab throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Corncrab wants to sweep here but Richards controlling him for the moment.
Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Corncrab is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Corncrab looking to hit a scissor sweep but Richards is one step ahead there.
Corncrab has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Corncrab lands a high kick!
Steve Richards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A big right from Richards misses.
Corncrab shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Corncrab fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corncrab gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Richards decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Corncrab's guard.
Corncrab looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Richards stands up from Corncrab's guard - Richards perhaps looking for a knockout.
Corncrab dodges the punch combination from Richards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Richards dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Richards stuffs the takedown attempt from Corncrab. Corncrab gets slowly back to his feet.
Richards throws a right and a left that Corncrab avoids nicely.
Richards throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards looks for a takedown but Corncrab sprawls well.
Corncrab throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Richards gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Corncrab counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Corncrab pushes down on Richards's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nice strikes from Corncrab there.
Corncrab throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Corncrab slows the pace down in half guard.
Steve Richards overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Richards won't allow Corncrab to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corncrab is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Richards defends it well.
Corncrab has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Corncrab with good strikes from the mount here!
Corncrab fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
BOOM! Corncrab connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Richards taking shots to the head.
Corncrab unloading with bombs!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corncrab unloading with bombs!
Corncrab looking to control but Richards is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Richards takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Corncrab lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
BOOM! Corncrab connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Corncrab tries to control but Richards wriggling away.
Corncrab landing shots from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Corncrab cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Richards tries to hold on but Corncrab postures up.
Corncrab wants to control the pace but Richards is squirming around nicely.
You get the feeling that Richards really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Corncrab lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Richards hang on?
Corncrab is landing with some decent strikes but Richards is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Corncrab postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Richards looks a forlorn figure.
Corncrab scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Richards?
The referee warns Richards that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
BOOM! Corncrab connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Corncrab with shots to the head and body - Richards looks very uncomfortable down there.
Richards wants to try and get back to his feet.
Corncrab dominating with strikes here.
Corncrab connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Corncrab landing punches.
Corncrab landing punches.
Corncrab tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Corncrab won't let Richards get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stanley Corncrab comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Corncrab 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Stanley Corncrab!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Stanley Corncrab!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Stanley Corncrab!
Stanley Corncrab wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magne Midgard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demian Bustamante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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220 lbs
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magne Midgard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demian Bustamante!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Midgard tries to clinch but Bustamante is having none of it.
Midgard tries to close the distance and clinch but Bustamante swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bustamante lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Magne Midgard has been cut.
Midgard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bustamante paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Midgard darts in and clinches Bustamante up against the cage.
Bustamante avoiding damage as Midgard throws knees to the body.
Midgard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Midgard looking to throw knees to the head but Bustamante is blocking nicely.
Midgard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bustamante is trying to break free.
Bustamante managing to block the knees to the body from Midgard.
Bustamante tries to break the clinch but Midgard is controlling the position.
Midgard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bustamante blocks it with crossed arms.
Midgard throws a knee to the head but misses.
Midgard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bustamante has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Midgard lands a nice knee to the body.
Midgard throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bustamante has Midgard pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Midgard manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Midgard tries a knee to the head but Bustamante blocks it.
Midgard misses with a knee strike.
Midgard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Midgard is breathing heavily.
Midgard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bustamante blocks it with crossed arms.
Bustamante can't break the clinch.
Midgard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bustamante wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Midgard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bustamante tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Midgard just stands there and leans against the cage.
Midgard misses with a knee strike.
Midgard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bustamante wants to break free but Midgard has control.
Bustamante managing to block the knees to the body from Midgard.
Midgard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bustamante breaks from the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Midgard or perhaps it was just good defense by Bustamante which made him look bad.
Bustamante lands a really nice looking cross but Midgard seems unphased.
An inside leg kick lands from Bustamante.
Bustamante scores with a jab to the body.
Bustamante dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magne Midgard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bustamante.
Bustamante lands with a cross.
Midgard is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bustamante drops Midgard with a huge uppercut! Midgard drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Bustamante is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demian Bustamante!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between AJ Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickhard Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rickhard Smith has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with AJ Taylor's chin.
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219 lbs
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218 lbs
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, AJ Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rickhard Smith!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smith throws a body punch but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Taylor.
Smith drops Taylor with a beautiful combination! Taylor stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Smith is looking for the KO!
Taylor is rocked!
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oh Taylor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith lands a brutal uppercut that launches Taylor off his feet! Taylor tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rickhard Smith!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinn Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Ice Cube - It Was a Dood Day. Mario Ribeiro is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quinn Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mario Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribeiro changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Johnson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ribeiro has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ribeiro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Johnson is not content to let Ribeiro control the position.
Ribeiro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well.
Johnson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ribeiro has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ribeiro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Johnson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ribeiro has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ribeiro tries to advance to mount but can't.
Johnson is pushing Ribeiro's head away, looking to escape. Ribeiro manages to hold on to the position though.
Johnson sneaks out the side door and pushes Ribeiro away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ribeiro darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson is not content to let Ribeiro control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to stand.
Ribeiro is looking to advance position but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson is trying to stand.
Ribeiro seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
Ribeiro trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ribeiro moves away.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Ribeiro.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Ribeiro's head but Ribeiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ribeiro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Quinn Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Ribeiro.
Ribeiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ribeiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Ribeiro dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ribeiro moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Ribeiro staying out of range there.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Ribeiro ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Ribeiro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ribeiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Ribeiro's shoulder, as Ribeiro tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Ribeiro shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ribeiro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Quinn Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Ribeiro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Ribeiro on that attempt.
Ribeiro throws a head kick that misses.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Ribeiro shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ribeiro slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a jab when Ribeiro was well out of range.
Ribeiro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ribeiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Ribeiro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Ribeiro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ribeiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinn Johnson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ribeiro has a takedown stuffed.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ribeiro.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Nice shot by Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Ribeiro saw that one coming.
Ribeiro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ribeiro off to one side.
Quinn Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Ribeiro.
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ribeiro momentarily.
Mario Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Ribeiro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ribeiro off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
Ribeiro slips a jab from Johnson.
Ribeiro shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson throws a hook but Ribeiro blocks it.
Ribeiro closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Ribeiro won't allow it.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Ribeiro throws a combination that misses
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Johnson lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Ribeiro sprawling to the canvas. Johnson follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Ribeiro hang on?
Ribeiro is rocked!
It looks like Mario Ribeiro has been cut.
Johnson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ribeiro controls his leg.
Ribeiro is still in real trouble! Can Johnson finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson stands up out of the half guard.
Ribeiro seems to have recovered his senses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Ribeiro doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson throws a jab when Ribeiro was well out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quinn Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Quinn Johnson!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Quinn Johnson!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Quinn Johnson!
Quinn Johnson wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Atom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harris has chosen Brotha Lynch Hung - That's What I Said as his entrance music. 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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211 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
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215 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Improved boxing
Experienced |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Atom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dominic Harris!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atom drives through with a takedown into guard.
Atom throws and elbow that misses. Harris uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Atom's guard. Nice move by Harris!
Atom trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Atom looking for a sweep. Not yet Atom, not yet.
Atom bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harris's guard.
Harris has Atom pulled in close to control his posture.
Harris is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Atom is controlling him.
Atom works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Atom not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Atom is nestled in close to Harris, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Atom is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Harris is just riding it out for now. Atom eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris wants to get back to his feet.
Harris is holding on to half guard well.
Atom missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Atom is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Harris doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Atom.
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. Atom connects with a nice short shot to Harris's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Atom missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Atom thows a huge punch but Harris dodges it nicely.
Atom is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Harris is doing well to control the position and prevent Atom from advancing to side control.
Harris keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atom working Harris over with strikes.
Atom frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Atom thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Harris holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Atom tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Atom throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Atom goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Harris is on top in guard.
Atom is breathing heavily.
Atom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Harris has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Atom is proving hard to escape from.
Harris slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Atom wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Atom dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Harris keeps the fight on the outside.
Harris dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Atom. That did some damage!
Atom misses with a takedown attempt - Harris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Harris connects with a good right hand that stumbles Atom. Atom circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Harris keeps the fight on the outside.
Adam Atom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Atom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Atom shoots in but no luck this time.
Atom misses with a looping left.
Harris stuns Atom with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Atom checks a leg kick.
Harris scores with a hook to the body. Atom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Harris cracks Atom with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Atom looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Harris finish him?
Atom is rocked!
It looks like Adam Atom has been cut.
Atom leaves his chin hanging out and Harris seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Atom crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dominic Harris!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sathias Pacstan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward A Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pacstan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is God Hates a Coward - Tomahawk. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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192 cm
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272 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sathias Pacstan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward A Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Pacstan pushes Murphy up against the cage in a clinch.
Pacstan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pacstan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pacstan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pacstan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pacstan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pacstan.
Murphy wants to get back to striking at distance but Pacstan won't allow it.
Murphy is trying to break the clinch but Pacstan has him pressed against the cage.
Pacstan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy has picked Pacstan up - he's going for a ride! Murphy dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Pacstan is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pacstan trying to hold on to Murphy's head to control him but Murphy postures up.
Pacstan tries to get to full guard but Murphy has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacstan is working hard here to advance position.
Murphy wants to pass the guard but Pacstan is defending well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice combo by Murphy! Oh, that's hurt him - Pacstan falls to the canvas and Murphy follows him into side control.
Pacstan is rocked!
It looks like Sathias Pacstan has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pacstan sneaks back into half guard.
Oh Pacstan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murphy is looking to pass Pacstan's guard but actually Pacstan recovers to full guard.
Pacstan seems to have got his legs back now.
Pacstan working a defensive guard here.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Pacstan keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacstan managing to control the position.
Pacstan wants to sweep but no luck.
Pacstan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Murphy stopping the sweep attempt from Pacstan.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pacstan has his hands on Murphy's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacstan wants to sweep here but Murphy controlling him for the moment.
Murphy trying to control but Pacstan is working from the bottom.
Pacstan wants to sweep here but Murphy controlling him for the moment.
Pacstan trying to keep a closed guard but Murphy is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murphy throws a series of punches but Pacstan moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pacstan throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pacstan looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Murphy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Edward A Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy looks gassed!
Murphy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pacstan takes the fight into the clinch.
Pacstan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pacstan is stalling here.
Pacstan pushes Murphy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pacstan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Pacstan.
Pacstan manages to pull guard.
Pacstan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pacstan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pacstan'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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Edward A Murphy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sathias Pacstan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Murphy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pacstan to score with a decent uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Pacstan misses the target.
Pacstan's corner calls for a 1-2. Pacstan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pacstan gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Pacstan fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Pacstan.
Murphy tries to break the clinch but Pacstan is controlling the position.
Murphy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pacstan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pacstan misses with some punches.
Murphy pulls Pacstan into guard.
Pacstan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pacstan trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Pacstan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Murphy is looking to regain half guard here but Pacstan keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacstan has hold of Murphy's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Murphy seems comfortable defending it but Pacstan has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Murphy is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Murphy is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Pacstan couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sathias Pacstan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Lachance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenta Kobashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tim Lachance has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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280 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Lachance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenta Kobashi!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Kobashi.
Some wild striking there from Kobashi.
Kobashi misses with a two punch combination.
Lachance will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lachance shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lachance showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lachance moves nicely into side control.
Kobashi is looking to reverse the position.
Kobashi chipping away with strikes from the bottom.
Lachance tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lachance has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kobashi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lachance is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kobashi is not content to let Lachance control the position.
Kobashi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lachance. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lachance stops Kobashi from getting back to his feet.
Lachance gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Kobashi takes a swing at Lachance's ribcage but misses.
Kobashi is looking to clinch but Lachance is avoiding it.
Kobashi just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kobashi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kobashi forces Lachance back against the cage and clinches.
Lachance successfully pulls guard.
Lachance looking for a sweep. Not yet Lachance, not yet.
Kobashi wants to pass the guard but Lachance is keeping the position.
Lachance trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi thows a big elbow that misses.
Lachance lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kobashi!
Lachance in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lachance blocks Kobashi's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Lachance trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kobashi tries to reverse the position but Lachance maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kobashi looks gassed!
Lachance content just to control the position here.
Kobashi is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Lachance.
Kobashi working to try and regain half guard.
Lachance working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lachance controlling from the full mount.
Lachance trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lachance working for a submission but Kobashi is keeping him at bay.
Lachance with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lachance prevents Kobashi from getting the reversal.
Lachance pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
A nice elbow there by Lachance.
Kobashi looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lachance looking for the choke but no joy.
Kobashi tries to roll but Lachance sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Lachance dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lachance uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kobashi.
Kobashi is looking to clinch.
Kobashi throws out a loose jab but Lachance uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kobashi looks to land a right hand but Lachance moved out of range.
A left lands for Kobashi.
It looks like Tim Lachance has been cut.
No luck for Lachance with that takedown attempt.
Lachance closes the distance and clinches.
Kobashi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kobashi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kobashi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lachance counters with a shoot takedown. Kobashi fights it but they end up in guard.
Kobashi keeping moving, preventing Lachance from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobashi throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Lachance cracks Kobashi with a solid left hand.
Lachance sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kobashi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lachance is one step ahead there.
Kobashi is breathing heavily.
Lachance pushing down on Kobashi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kobashi tries to kick Lachance off in order to stand up. Lachance Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Lachance looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lachance lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kobashi down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi is not content to let Lachance control the position.
Lachance will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lachance in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lachance is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kobashi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kobashi manages to get back to half guard.
Lachance trying to control the action but Kobashi is working from the bottom.
Lachance is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kobashi is looking for a sweep. Lachance is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lachance is pressing down on Kobashi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kobashi is holding on for now.
Lachance moves nicely into side control.
Lachance tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lachance has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kobashi wants to get back to his feet.
Lachance tries for a kimura but Kobashi is defending well.
Kobashi is trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lachance trying to control the action but Kobashi is working from the bottom.
Kobashi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lachance gets to mount! Kobashi was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Lachance wants to take Kobashi's back but he can't do it this time.
Lachance working for a submission but Kobashi is keeping him at bay.
Kobashi tries to buck Lachance off but Lachance takes his back!
Lachance cracks Kobashi with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Kobashi from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Lachance dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tim Lachance's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kobashi misses with a combination
and Lachance counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kobashi's guard now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kobashi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lachance trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lachance trying to control the position from guard on top but Kobashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lachance works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lachance passes to full mount!
Tim Lachance overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lachance trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kobashi has given up his back here. Will Lachance look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Kobashi tries to break free.
Kobashi turns into Lachance and is now in his guard.
Lachance looking for a guillotine here but Kobashi defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lachance looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobashi tries to stand but Lachance is controlling from the bottom.
Lachance looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lachance has an active guard here but Kobashi has managed to pass into half guard.
Kobashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lachance keeps working.
Lachance manages to get to full guard.
Lachance manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi working to try and regain half guard.
Lachance putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kenta Kobashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lachance working for a submission but Kobashi is keeping him at bay.
Lachance scoring with strikes but Kobashi is staying in there.
Kobashi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lachance wants to control the pace but Kobashi is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lachance swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kobashi is now in Lachance's guard. A big mistake from Lachance there, giving up the dominant position!
Kobashi won't allow Lachance to sweep him here.
Kobashi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kobashi wants to get up but he can't break Lachance's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kobashi chips away with some ground and pound.
Kobashi postures up.
Kobashi wants to stand but Lachance is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kobashi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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.
Lachance is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kobashi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lachance content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lachance working Kobashi over with strikes.
Kobashi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lachance stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kobashi to get to his feet.
Lachance looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kobashi is fending him off so far but Lachance persists. Nope, Kobashi circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kobashi misses with a takedown
and Lachance counters with a shoot takedown. Kobashi fights it but they end up in guard.
Kobashi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lachance gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Lachance showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lachance, 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 George Francis scores the fight for Tim Lachance!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Tim Lachance!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Tim Lachance!
Tim Lachance wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington has chosen Bang Your Head (Metal Health) as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Big right hand |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Marciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Troy Washington!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marciano goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Troy Washington has been cut.
Marciano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Washington is rocked!
Marciano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Washington is still on wobbly legs! Can Marciano finish him?
Marciano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marciano dances in with a quick combination. Washington is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Marciano snaps Washington's head back. Washington stumbles backwards against the cage. Marciano steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Washington's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Washington just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frank Marciano!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sven Bjorksen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tauno Palo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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194 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sven Bjorksen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tauno Palo!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bjorksen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bjorksen moves forwards but Palo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bjorksen misses with a hook. Palo ducked under it nicely.
Bjorksen scores with a jab to the head.
Bjorksen lands a with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bjorksen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Palo is rocked!
Bjorksen drops Palo with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Palo! Bjorksen dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Bjorksen!
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