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Syn' 76: Avid Of Glory PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Noburo Kobayashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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194 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noburo Kobayashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis misses with a series of wild punches.
Lewis takes a swing at Kobayashi's ribcage but misses.
Kobayashi slips under a jab from Lewis.
Kobayashi rushes Lewis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kobayashi wants a takedown.
Lewis looking for a takedown.
Kobayashi manages to pull guard.
Kobayashi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lewis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kobayashi's head.
Lewis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kobayashi's guard.
Kobayashi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lewis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lewis's back!
Lewis defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Lewis showing good submission defense here.
Lewis tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lewis throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kobayashi. What's that going to do exactly?
Lewis slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lewis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lewis postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Kobayashi to stand up.
Mark Lewis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kobayashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lewis.
Kobayashi drops his hands momentarily and Lewis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lewis throws a lazy right hand but Kobayashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Lewis misses the target.
Kobayashi slips under a jab from Lewis.
Lewis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kobayashi is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kobayashi staying out of range there.
Lewis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lewis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lewis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lewis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Noburo Kobayashi has been cut.
Lewis closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Kobayashi! Lewis dives in looking to finish! Kobayashi is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Lewis!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vince Uliramokikiroee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kung Lao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lao's choice of entrance music: Mortal Kombat-Techno Kombat. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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156 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vince Uliramokikiroee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kung Lao!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lao darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Uliramokikiroee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Uliramokikiroee wants to get back to his feet.
Lao moves nicely into side control.
Lao tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Uliramokikiroee wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lao is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Uliramokikiroee is trying to escape and Lao transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Uliramokikiroee is forced to tap! Nice work there by Lao! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kung Lao!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Devon Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bas Naaktgeboren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson comes to the cage accompanied by the Offspring - Demons. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
Determined |
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devon Wilson!
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, Bas Naaktgeboren!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naaktgeboren buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Naaktgeboren looks to land a combination but Wilson avoids it well.
Naaktgeboren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wilson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Naaktgeboren throws a body punch but Wilson moves out of range.
Naaktgeboren fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wilson misses with a wild body shot.
Naaktgeboren fails with an attempt to clinch.
Naaktgeboren tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Naaktgeboren wants to clinch up but Wilson keeps it at a distance.
Wilson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wilson swats away the attempt to clinch by Naaktgeboren.
Wilson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Naaktgeboren throws a head kick but Wilson moves out of range.
Naaktgeboren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Naaktgeboren fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wilson is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naaktgeboren wants to clinch up but Wilson keeps it at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wilson.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Naaktgeboren is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wilson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wilson's back!
Wilson showing good submission defense here.
Wilson is really stuck here.
Wilson breaks Naaktgeboren's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naaktgeboren kicks Wilson off and gets to his feet.
Wilson shoots for a takedown but Naaktgeboren saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Naaktgeboren lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Naaktgeboren tries to clinch but Wilson moves out of range.
Naaktgeboren tries to clinch but Wilson is having none of it.
Bas Naaktgeboren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wilson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
Naaktgeboren tries to clinch there but Wilson circles away.
Naaktgeboren doesn't manage to clinch there - Wilson circles away.
Naaktgeboren swings for the body but Wilson moves out of range.
Naaktgeboren fails with an attempt to clinch.
Naaktgeboren tries to clinch up but Wilson circles away and keeps his distance.
Naaktgeboren scores with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naaktgeboren is looking to clinch but Wilson is avoiding it.
Naaktgeboren just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson swats away the attempt to clinch by Naaktgeboren.
Naaktgeboren fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wilson shoots in for a double leg but Naaktgeboren sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Naaktgeboren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Naaktgeboren doesn't manage to clinch there - Wilson circles away.
Wilson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Naaktgeboren.
Bas Naaktgeboren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Naaktgeboren cracks the inside of Wilson's front leg.
Naaktgeboren throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Naaktgeboren instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson can't get the takedown.
Naaktgeboren gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wilson.
Naaktgeboren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Naaktgeboren looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Naaktgeboren tries to clinch up.
Naaktgeboren tries to clinch up.
Naaktgeboren tries to clinch there but Wilson circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Naaktgeboren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Naaktgeboren tries to clinch up.
Nice takedown defense from Naaktgeboren. No joy for Wilson on that attempt.
Naaktgeboren swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wilson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wilson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bas Naaktgeboren dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A head kick misses from Naaktgeboren.
Wilson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A leg kick checked by Wilson.
Wilson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Naaktgeboren pinned against the cage. Naaktgeboren gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Naaktgeboren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wilson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Naaktgeboren throws a head kick that misses
and Wilson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Naaktgeboren manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wilson is working to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Naaktgeboren breaks from Wilson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naaktgeboren scoring with strikes but Wilson is staying in there.
Naaktgeboren lands with some strikes.
Naaktgeboren landing strikes from the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naaktgeboren lands a nice shot to the head.
Wilson can't escape the position.
Wilson is working hard here to advance position.
Naaktgeboren looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Wilson taking shots to the head.
Naaktgeboren working for a submission but Wilson is keeping him at bay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson regains half guard.
Wilson gets full guard.
Naaktgeboren trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Naaktgeboren trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wilson's guard.
Wilson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Naaktgeboren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wilson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson has an active guard here but Naaktgeboren has managed to pass into half guard.
Naaktgeboren not doing much here.
Naaktgeboren is trying to control the action in half guard but Wilson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Naaktgeboren seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Wilson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bas Naaktgeboren!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eric Stajin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saul Mollenhauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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181 lbs
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Brawler
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Basic striking
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Stajin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Saul Mollenhauer!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mollenhauer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stajin but Stajin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mollenhauer throws a sloppy head kick and Stajin moves out of range easily.
Stajin misses with a low kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mollenhauer!
Mollenhauer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stajin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mollenhauer on the ground.
Mollenhauer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stajin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mollenhauer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mollenhauer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stajin defends it well.
Mollenhauer prevents Stajin from improving his position.
Mollenhauer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stajin wants to get back to his feet.
Stajin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stajin tries to get out of the position.
Mollenhauer tries to pass to full mount but Stajin defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stajin misses with a double jab.
Stajin throws a jab when Mollenhauer was well out of range.
Mollenhauer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stajin pinned against the cage. Stajin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mollenhauer moves out of range of the body kick.
A right-left combo lands from Stajin.
It looks like Saul Mollenhauer has been cut.
Mollenhauer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Mollenhauer looking to control but Stajin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mollenhauer looks gassed!
Stajin swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Stajin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stajin is working hard here to advance position.
Stajin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stajin is defending against the submission attempts here by Mollenhauer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stajin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mollenhauer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mollenhauer's back!
Mollenhauer manages to reverse the position and now he's in Stajin's guard. Nice work there by Mollenhauer.
Mollenhauer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stajin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stajin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stajin!
Stajin cracks Mollenhauer with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stajin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mollenhauer some visible discomfort.
Stajin stands up and beckons Mollenhauer to his feet.
Mollenhauer fails with a takedown attempt.
Eric Stajin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Mollenhauer.
Mollenhauer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stajin.
Stajin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mollenhauer checks it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mollenhauer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mollenhauer tries for a kimura but Stajin is defending well.
Stajin tries to buck Mollenhauer off but Mollenhauer is having none of it.
Stajin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Stajin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mollenhauer wants to pass the guard but Stajin is defending well.
Stajin tries to roll over but Mollenhauer keeps him under control.
Mollenhauer is looking for a kimura but Stajin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mollenhauer to get the leverage.
Stajin is trying to stand up here but Mollenhauer is controlling him well.
Mollenhauer is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Stajin has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mollenhauer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stajin is just riding it out for now. Mollenhauer eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eric Stajin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Saul Mollenhauer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stajin instigates a clinch.
Stajin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mollenhauer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mollenhauer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mollenhauer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mollenhauer dodges the punch combination from Stajin.
Stajin misses with a body shot.
Stajin waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Mollenhauer.
Horrible takedown by Mollenhauer or perhaps it was just good defense by Stajin which made him look bad.
Stajin throws a big shot that misses.
Mollenhauer fails to land the takedown.
Eric Stajin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Mollenhauer.
Stajin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stajin misses with a few strikes there.
Mollenhauer misses with a takedown attempt - Stajin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mollenhauer has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stajin gets the takedown into side control.
Mollenhauer sneaks back into half guard.
Stajin decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Stajin misses with a series of wild punches.
Mollenhauer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stajin's guard.
Mollenhauer postures up.
Mollenhauer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stajin looking to control.
Mollenhauer wants to control from the top but Stajin keeps moving.
Mollenhauer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Stajin kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stajin wants to get back to his feet but Mollenhauer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mollenhauer trying to control but Stajin is working from the bottom.
Stajin thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mollenhauer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Stajin as Mollenhauer shoots in.
A solid body kick from Stajin.
Eric Stajin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stajin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mollenhauer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stajin moves away.
Mollenhauer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Stajin does no damage.
Mollenhauer misses with a wild body shot.
Stajin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mollenhauer shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stajin misses with a two punch combination.
Stajin misses with a wild combination.
Mollenhauer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stajin.
Mollenhauer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mollenhauer fails to land the takedown.
Stajin throws a right and a left that Mollenhauer avoids nicely.
Mollenhauer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
An elbow from Mollenhauer crashes against the mat.
Mollenhauer tries for a kimura but Stajin is defending well.
Stajin is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mollenhauer is controlling him well.
Stajin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stajin is not content to let Mollenhauer control the position.
Mollenhauer landing a few strikes.
Mollenhauer creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mollenhauer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stajin, who protects the arm well.
Stajin gets back to half guard.
Mollenhauer working Stajin over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Stajin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Saul Mollenhauer's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Mollenhauer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stajin's waist but Stajin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mollenhauer off to one side.
A shot to de liver by Stajin. Beautiful body shot.
Stajin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stajin misses with the combination.
Mollenhauer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mollenhauer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stajin as he avoids it easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Stajin.
Mollenhauer sneaks back into half guard.
Mollenhauer trying to control but Stajin postures up.
Saul Mollenhauer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mollenhauer looking for submissions off his back.
Mollenhauer actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stajin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mollenhauer is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Stajin pulls his head out easily.
Stajin escapes and gets back to his feet.
Stajin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stajin lands in his opponent's guard.
Mollenhauer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stajin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stajin wants to control from the top but Mollenhauer keeps moving.
Stajin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stajin is working Mollenhauer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mollenhauer looking for a guillotine here but Stajin defends easily.
Mollenhauer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stajin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mollenhauer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stajin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stajin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stajin trying to control the position from guard on top but Mollenhauer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stajin tries to free his leg and advance position but Mollenhauer is retaining full guard.
Stajin tries to stand but Mollenhauer is controlling from the bottom.
Mollenhauer has his foot on Stajin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stajin works his way back into a safe position though.
Mollenhauer has his foot on Stajin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stajin works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stajin trying to control the position from guard on top but Mollenhauer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mollenhauer has his foot on Stajin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stajin works his way back into a safe position though.
Stajin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stajin looking to pass the guard.
Stajin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stajin tries to stand but Mollenhauer is controlling from the bottom.
Mollenhauer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stajin wants to stand but Mollenhauer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mollenhauer is on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Saul Mollenhauer.
I think Stajin 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 Alan Glass scores the fight for Eric Stajin!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Eric Stajin!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Eric Stajin!
Eric Stajin wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fionn mac Cumhail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cliff Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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182 lbs
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Brawler
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fionn mac Cumhail!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cliff Brown!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown misses with a hook. mac Cumhail ducked under it nicely.
mac Cumhail throws a good cross that connects.
mac Cumhail takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Brown scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Fionn mac Cumhail has been cut.
mac Cumhail tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
Brown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
mac Cumhail throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
mac Cumhail throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brown misses with a hook.
mac Cumhail shoots in but no luck this time.
mac Cumhail stalks Brown and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Brown's face. Brown staggers backwards, shaken.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from mac Cumhail.
Brown throws a jab but it's blocked by mac Cumhail.
mac Cumhail fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
mac Cumhail takes one to the side of the head.
mac Cumhail blocks a jab.
Brown looks to land a right hand but mac Cumhail moved out of range.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
mac Cumhail scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brown in his tracks.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
mac Cumhail shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
mac Cumhail working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Brown avoids a series of strikes thrown by mac Cumhail.
mac Cumhail wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
mac Cumhail working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Brown is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
mac Cumhail throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
mac Cumhail misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Brown tries to hold on but mac Cumhail pushes him away.
mac Cumhail with shots to the head and body - Brown looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
mac Cumhail throws some wild stikes that Brown manages to avoid easily.
Brown wants to hold on but mac Cumhail pushes him away.
mac Cumhail connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Brown looks gassed!
A nice elbow there by mac Cumhail.
mac Cumhail putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
mac Cumhail scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Brown?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
mac Cumhail fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Poor strikes thrown by mac Cumhail there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
mac Cumhail unloading with bombs!
mac Cumhail 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.
mac Cumhail landing strikes, looking to finish!
mac Cumhail punching from mount but Brown doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
mac Cumhail working the ground and pound effectively.
mac Cumhail cracks Brown with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
mac Cumhail scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Brown?
mac Cumhail landing strikes, looking to finish!
mac Cumhail controlling the position easily from mount.
mac Cumhail throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The referee warns Brown that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
mac Cumhail thowing shots but they're missing.
mac Cumhail looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Brown is wriggling around trying to escape.
mac Cumhail with shots to the head and body - Brown looks very uncomfortable down there.
mac Cumhail lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
mac Cumhail looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
mac Cumhail pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
mac Cumhail lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fionn mac Cumhail dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fionn mac Cumhail's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Brown fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brown misses with a looping right.
mac Cumhail avoids the body shot from Brown.
mac Cumhail looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
mac Cumhail looking to sit in guard and control but Brown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
mac Cumhail tries to land a sweep but no joy.
mac Cumhail has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Brown has passed into side control.
Brown stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
mac Cumhail takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown connects with a jab.
Cliff Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
mac Cumhail jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
mac Cumhail is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
mac Cumhail looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brown is fending him off so far but mac Cumhail persists. Nope, Brown circles away and we're back to standing.
Brown connects with a crisp jab.
mac Cumhail shoots in looking for a takedown. Brown tries to sprawl out of it but mac Cumhail keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brown manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
mac Cumhail takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
mac Cumhail on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brown. Brown obviously looking to wear him down.
Brown fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt mac Cumhail.
Brown throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent mac Cumhail stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
mac Cumhail displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
mac Cumhail misses with a straight right.
A head kick misses from Brown.
mac Cumhail slips under a jab.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
Brown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. mac Cumhail sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fionn mac Cumhail is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good standup being displayed there by Brown as he connects with a hook.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Brown blocks a low kick nicely.
Brown will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
mac Cumhail tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for mac Cumhail, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brown misses with a jab, cross combination.
mac Cumhail with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brown to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
mac Cumhail tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from mac Cumhail misses the target.
Brown lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brown takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brown lands with a hook. mac Cumhail tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
mac Cumhail changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brown looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Brown is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but mac Cumhail has just dragged him back down to the mat.
mac Cumhail wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
mac Cumhail throws an elbow but Brown slips to the side and avoids it well.
mac Cumhail postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
mac Cumhail wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
Fionn mac Cumhail overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
mac Cumhail is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brown has escaped the position, nice work there.
mac Cumhail tries to advance to mount but Brown instead regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Brown jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brown with a nice cross.
Cliff Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brown.
mac Cumhail throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target.
Cliff Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
mac Cumhail keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
mac Cumhail shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. mac Cumhail showed some decent athleticism there.
Brown won't allow mac Cumhail to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cliff Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fionn mac Cumhail's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Brown lunges at mac Cumhail with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by mac Cumhail's hand.
mac Cumhail misses with a few strikes there.
mac Cumhail takes one on the button.
mac Cumhail walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brown fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brown jabs at mac Cumhail's body.
mac Cumhail keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Brown throws a jab when mac Cumhail was well out of range.
Donk. mac Cumhail catches Brown right on the button with a cross.
Brown thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown digs a good body shot into mac Cumhail's ribs.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
mac Cumhail is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
mac Cumhail slips a jab from Brown.
mac Cumhail stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brown.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brown.
mac Cumhail throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown throws a lazy right hand but mac Cumhail sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brown getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice uppercut there from Brown.
Brown connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed mac Cumhail momentarily.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
mac Cumhail avoids a punch combination nicely.
mac Cumhail misses with a combination
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from mac Cumhail.
mac Cumhail misses with the combination.
Brown lands with an uppercut that bounces mac Cumhail off the cage and back into rage.
Brown lands a slapping body shot.
mac Cumhail shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brown pinned against the cage. Brown gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brown closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Brown connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brown throws a shot from downtown. mac Cumhail moves away and avoids it.
mac Cumhail is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
mac Cumhail changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
mac Cumhail slips under a jab from Brown.
Brown has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from mac Cumhail misses the target.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
mac Cumhail swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brown counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brown scores with a crisp jab that stopped mac Cumhail in his tracks.
mac Cumhail scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Brown throws a nice looking combination but mac Cumhail bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
mac Cumhail looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
mac Cumhail misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brown misses with a looping right.
mac Cumhail slips a straight right by Brown.
mac Cumhail moves in looking to clinch but Brown pushes him off.
mac Cumhail thuds his right hand into Brown's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brown keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract mac Cumhail.
A jab from Brown finds it's way through mac Cumhail's defenses.
Some bone on bone action there as mac Cumhail checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
mac Cumhail closes the distance and clinches.
mac Cumhail tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fionn mac Cumhail. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Brown.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brown throws an elbow but misses.
mac Cumhail lands a takedown into guard.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
mac Cumhail trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Brown manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
mac Cumhail looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
mac Cumhail trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
mac Cumhail is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brown gets to his feet - mac Cumhail follows without any prompting.
mac Cumhail slips a jab and a cross from Brown.
mac Cumhail misses with a low kick.
Brown throws a jab but it's blocked by mac Cumhail.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target.
Brown checks the leg kick nicely there.
mac Cumhail closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
mac Cumhail seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brown does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cliff Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brown has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Fionn mac Cumhail!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Fionn mac Cumhail!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Fionn mac Cumhail!
Fionn mac Cumhail wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cornelius Crumpet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crumpet is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kings of Leon - Fans. Cornelius Crumpet has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Johnny Cage's chin.
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195 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Cage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cornelius Crumpet!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crumpet moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crumpet misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crumpet lands the left hand.
It looks like Johnny Cage has been cut.
Decent striking displayed by Crumpet there.
Crumpet gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cage slips a jab and a cross from Crumpet.
Cage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crumpet throws out the jab.
Crumpet tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cage swivels and escapes.
A good leg kick by Cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crumpet throws a shot from downtown. Cage moves away and avoids it.
Crumpet misses with a looping right.
Cage cracks Crumpet with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Crumpet misses the jab.
Crumpet takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Crumpet looks for a takedown but Cage sprawls well.
Crumpet looks gassed!
Crumpet will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnny Cage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cornelius Crumpet.
Crumpet gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cage throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crumpet doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cage works over Crumpet's head and body with a nice combination.
Crumpet takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Crumpet stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cage. That's going to slow Crumpet down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crumpet takes one to the side of the head.
Crumpet takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Crumpet is trying desperately to land a takedown but Cage is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Crumpet.
Crumpet takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cage moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cage ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnny Cage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crumpet walks into a left hand.
Cage lands a high kick!
Cage lands with a slapping head kick.
Crumpet takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cage buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice shot by Cage.
Cage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage lands a jab to the head.
Crumpet falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cage counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cornelius Crumpet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Cage finds it's target.
Crumpet takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cage lands with a cross.
Crumpet steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cage. That one must have hurt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cage, right into the meat.
Crumpet doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cage moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Crumpet takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Cage as he connects with a hook.
Cage punishes Crumpet's body with a nice straight punch.
Cage throws a front kick that sends Crumpet stumbling back into the cage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cage, right into the meat.
Crumpet looks to land a left hand but Cage moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crumpet misses with a shot to the body
and Cage counters with a nice leg kick.
Crumpet takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cage jabs at Crumpet's body.
Crumpet takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cage with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cage throws a leg kick which misses Crumpet's front leg but catches the back leg as Crumpet tries to avoid it.
Crumpet tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crumpet gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cage lands a jab to Crumpet's midsection.
Cage throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cage lands a head shot.
Crumpet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cage stuns Crumpet with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cage dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crumpet. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cage throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage scores with a hook.
Cage connects with a body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cage!
Crumpet takes a jab right on the kisser.
Crumpet on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cage. Cage obviously looking to wear him down.
Cage lands with an uppercut that bounces Crumpet off the cage and back into rage.
A left lands for Cage.
Crumpet looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cage scores with a spinning back kick!
Crumpet takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cage lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cage connects with the punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cage misses with a series of wild punches.
Cage defending well as Crumpet loads up on a big left hand.
Cage bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Crumpet's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Cage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Cage's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cage connects with a body shot.
Crumpet falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cage counters with a nice body shot.
Crumpet lands with a right hand.
Crumpet has a takedown stuffed.
Cage lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cage jabs at Crumpet's body.
Cage displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Crumpet takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cage digs a good body shot into Crumpet's ribs.
Crumpet on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Johnny Cage is winning the standup battle so far.
Cage looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cage fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cage jabs at Crumpet's body.
Good leg kick by Cage there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Cage. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cage.
Cage thuds his right hand into Crumpet's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cage lands a right hook to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cage.
Cage with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cage scores with a one two! Crumpet had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crumpet.
Cage lands a glancing blow to the side of Crumpet's head.
Crumpet has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cage thows a body kick. Crumpet tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cage cracks the inside of Crumpet's front leg.
Crumpet takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jab by Cage.
Crumpet might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cage fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crumpet looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice body kick from Cage.
Crumpet needs to keep his hands up - Cage had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cage punishes Crumpet's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage scores with a jab. Crumpet acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cornelius Crumpet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cage lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab, jab by Cage - just one landing.
Crumpet falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cage with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crumpet has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cage.
Cage lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cage lands with a straight right. Crumpet didn't see that one coming.
Cage staying out of range there.
Cage lunges at Crumpet with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Crumpet's hand.
Crumpet misses with a hook. Cage ducked under it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cage.
Cage changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cage ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crumpet can do to turn this around?
Nice shot by Cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Cage lands.
Cage cracks Crumpet with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Crumpet throws a sloppy body shot
and Cage counters with a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cage.
Cage connects with a solid leg kick.
Cage lands a head shot.
Cage displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cage connects with a nice looking jab.
Cage connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Crumpet's hands.
Cage lands with a nice combination. Crumpet backs away looking to recover.
Cage fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crumpet.
Nice body punch from Cage.
Cage chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cage connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Crumpet momentarily.
Crumpet's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cage 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cage. That's going to slow Crumpet down.
Cage scores with a punch to the head.
Cage ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Crumpet takes one to the chin there.
Cage throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cage throws a combination. Crumpet tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cage, right into the meat.
Cage lands a jab to the nose.
Cage moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Crumpet tries for a takedown but Cage circles away easily
and Cage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crumpet with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cage counters with a two punch combo.
Johnny Cage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cornelius Crumpet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cage throws a leg kick which misses Crumpet's front leg but catches the back leg as Crumpet tries to avoid it.
Cage sizes up Crumpet with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cage lands a head kick. Crumpet smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cage lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Cage dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Cage'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!
Cage lands a jab to the nose.
Cage lands a nice looking kick to the body. Crumpet takes a step back to recover.
Crumpet on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cage. Cage obviously looking to wear him down.
Crumpet misses with a body punch
and Cage counters with a series of strikes. Crumpet will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cage lands with a nice combination. Crumpet backs away looking to recover.
A punch combination from Crumpet misses.
Crumpet tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cage cracks Crumpet with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cage digs a good hook to Crumpet's body.
Cage is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cage, right into the meat.
Crumpet on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cage. Cage obviously looking to wear him down.
Cage catches Crumpet with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cage.
Cage works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jab from Cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage connects with the punch.
Cage misses with a few strikes there.
Cage's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Cage duly obliges.
Cage works the jab nicely.
Crumpet throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cage makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cage darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A good leg kick by Cage.
Cage lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crumpet at a distance.
Cage lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cage throws a leg kick which misses Crumpet's front leg but catches the back leg as Crumpet tries to avoid it.
Cage lands a right hook to the body.
Cage lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Crumpet backs up against the cage.
Cage fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crumpet.
Crumpet looks to land a right hand but Cage moved out of range.
Crumpet chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cage can pounce on him.
Donk. Cage catches Crumpet right on the button with a cross.
Cornelius Crumpet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage connects with a single shot there.
Cage scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Some wild striking there from Cage.
Cage lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crumpet at a distance.
Cage lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the body from Crumpet misses
and Cage counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cage looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cage cracks a nice hook into Crumpet's ribs.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Crumpet might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cage has got the better of the exchanges.
Crumpet misses with a jab to the body
and Cage counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crumpet takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cage throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crumpet on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Crumpet with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cage to score with a decent uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cage, right into the meat.
Nice uppercut there from Cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage lands with a hook. Crumpet tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cage lands with a right hand.
Crumpet takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good exchange - Cage coming out on top.
Cage throws a series of strikes that have Crumpet backpedaling.
Crumpet throws a sloppy body shot
and Cage counters with a nice low kick that buckles Crumpet's knee momentarily.
Cage lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crumpet's sensitive parts.
Cage lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cage scores with a sloppy right hand. Crumpet should have avoided that one.
Cage fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Cage does it's job there.
Crumpet takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Crumpet moves forwards but Cage connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crumpet.
A good leg kick by Cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage scores with a leg kick.
Crumpet takes one to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Cage there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cage.
Johnny Cage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cage.
Crumpet takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good standup being displayed there by Cage as he connects with a hook.
Crumpet takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cage lands a nice hook to Crumpet's body. Crumpet takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cage throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cage connects with a single shot there.
Cage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cage moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cage connects with a nice looking jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cage.
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 Cage. That snapped Crumpet's head back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Cage showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cage 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 Chris Downing scores the fight for Johnny Cage!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Johnny Cage!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Johnny Cage!
Johnny Cage wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Masakazu Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryobun Akagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aoki comes to the cage accompanied by Aerosmith - Dream On. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Masakazu Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryobun Akagi!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akagi keeps the fight on the outside.
Aoki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aoki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Akagi is looking to reverse the position.
Akagi struggling a bit here.
You can see the frustration on Akagi's face as Aoki controls the position.
Akagi is looking to regain half guard here but Aoki keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Akagi's face as Aoki controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Akagi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Akagi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aoki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aoki closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki is pressed up against the cage. Akagi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aoki down to the mat. Aoki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Akagi pushes Aoki away with a front kick.
Akagi tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Akagi does no damage.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Akagi has his foot on Aoki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aoki works his way back into a safe position though.
Akagi is looking for a triangle but Aoki pushes his legs off easily.
Akagi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Aoki puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Akagi looks gassed!
Aoki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Akagi for as long as he can get away with.
Akagi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Akagi keeps moving.
Akagi keeping full guard, as Aoki tries to pass.
Akagi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aoki passes into half guard.
Akagi won't allow Aoki to pass to mount.
Aoki working over Akagi with some ground and pound. Akagi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki slows the pace down in half guard.
Akagi is trying to get back to full guard.
Aoki stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Akagi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Aoki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Akagi's guard.
Akagi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aoki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aoki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aoki stays in close to Akagi's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki'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.
Akagi working for submissions but it's allowed Aoki to get to half guard.
Aoki moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masakazu Aoki dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Akagi has his takedown stuffed
and Aoki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Akagi's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Aoki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aoki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Aoki is pushing down on Akagi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Akagi is fighting to maintain full guard but Aoki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Aoki performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Aoki is keen to just control but Akagi is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akagi trying to control here.
Aoki wants to advance to full mount but Akagi doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Akagi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Akagi is breathing heavily.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Akagi keeps moving.
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Akagi is retaining full guard.
Aoki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Masakazu Aoki just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Aoki forces Akagi back against the cage and clinches.
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.
Akagi can't get the takedown.
Aoki works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Aoki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akagi can't keep his opponent in guard - Aoki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Aoki controlling the pace.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Akagi is defending well.
Aoki is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akagi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aoki is working away from the top position though.
Akagi looking for submissions off his back.
Akagi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Akagi is in trouble now - Aoki has advanced to mount!
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.
Aoki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Akagi regains half guard.
Aoki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Aoki moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Akagi.
Aoki trying to control the action but Akagi is working from the bottom.
Akagi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Aoki off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masakazu Aoki dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Aoki has managed to clinch.
Akagi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Aoki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Akagi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aoki prevents it.
Aoki has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Akagi uses from the top position.
Akagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki working a defensive guard here.
Akagi has gone for a leg lock! Aoki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Akagi's guard.
Akagi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Akagi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aoki content to stall in guard here.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Akagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Akagi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Aoki stacks Akagi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Aoki!
Aoki is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Akagi is trying to escape and Aoki transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Akagi is forced to tap! Nice work there by Aoki! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Masakazu Aoki!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nickolay Katorjnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Larusso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Katorjnov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Remember the name - Fort Minor. Larusso has chosen Mr. Miagi screaming Banzai! as his entrance music. Daniel Larusso acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nickolay Katorjnov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Larusso!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katorjnov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Larusso defending well as Katorjnov loads up on a big left hand.
Larusso will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Larusso shoots for a takedown but Katorjnov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Larusso shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nickolay Katorjnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Larusso.
Larusso avoids a punch combination nicely.
Katorjnov looks to land a right hand but Larusso moved out of range.
Katorjnov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Larusso.
Katorjnov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Larusso.
Katorjnov throws an overhand right that lands on Larusso's shoulder, as Larusso tries to avoid the shot.
Katorjnov throws a hook but Larusso avoids it easily.
Katorjnov connects with a single shot there.
Nice straight punches there by Katorjnov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Katorjnov.
It looks like Daniel Larusso has been cut.
Good exchange - Katorjnov coming out on top.
Larusso is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Larusso.
Larusso is still on wobbly legs! Can Katorjnov finish him?
Katorjnov throws a jab but it's blocked by Larusso.
Larusso gets a takedown into half guard.
Larusso seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Katorjnov tries to roll over but Larusso keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larusso looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Katorjnov is trying to control but can't.
Larusso postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Katorjnov to stand up.
Katorjnov misses with a double jab.
Nice combo by Katorjnov! Oh, that's hurt him - Larusso falls to the canvas and Katorjnov follows him into side control.
Katorjnov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Larusso shoots in but no luck this time.
Larusso looks gassed!
Katorjnov throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Larusso stumbling backwards into the cage! Larusso bounces back off the cage towards Katorjnov, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Katorjnov lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Katorjnov celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nickolay Katorjnov!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sean Rodey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakuin Ekaku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodey's entrance music is The best song in the world. A fine choice. Sean Rodey has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Rodey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hakuin Ekaku!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodey doesn't manage to clinch there - Ekaku circles away.
Rodey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ekaku throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rodey is working for takedown but Ekaku is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rodey misses with a knee to the head.
Ekaku breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sean Rodey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Rodey 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rodey lands a glancing blow to the side of Ekaku's head.
Rodey wants to clinch
and Ekaku counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A cross from Ekaku lands.
Rodey tries to clinch up
and Ekaku counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Ekaku scores with a jab to the body.
Rodey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Rodey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ekaku lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rodey is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice combo by Ekaku! Oh, that's hurt him - Rodey falls to the canvas and Ekaku follows him into side control.
Rodey is rocked!
It looks like Sean Rodey has been cut.
Ekaku lands a strong strike to the head of Rodey. That's dazed him! Ekaku looking to finish here. Rodey is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Ekaku lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hakuin Ekaku!
Hakuin Ekaku is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rob Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Andrews will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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176 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Wood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Andrews!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood lands a jab to the head.
Andrews takes one to the chin there.
A lazy left from Wood finds it's target.
Andrews lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A cross from Wood lands.
A head kick misses from Andrews.
Andrews fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wood cracks Andrews with a big right hand and Andrews goes down!
Andrews is rocked!
Wood has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wood is looking to stand up but Andrews won't let him.
Andrews is still in real trouble! Can Wood finish him?
Wood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andrews is keeping the position for now.
Andrews seems to have recovered his senses.
Wood postures up.
Andrews looking for a sweep. Not yet Andrews, not yet.
Wood tries to free his leg and advance position but Andrews is retaining full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wood won't allow Andrews to sweep him here.
Andrews punching to the body, from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Andrews misses with a wild combination.
Wood's corner calls for a 1-2. Wood obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Andrews sprawling to the canvas. Wood follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Andrews hang on?
Wood wants to stand but Andrews has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Andrews works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wood might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Andrews is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Andrews looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wood is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andrews looks gassed!
Andrews is working an open guard so Wood takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Wood. That snapped Andrews's head back.
Wood avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Andrews on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wood throws a right hand that Andrews ducks under and follows up with a left that Andrews also avoids with ease.
Andrews is looking to clinch but Wood is avoiding it.
Andrews tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood drops Andrews with a left right combo! Wood follows him down to the ground into side control.
Wood decides to stand back up. Wood steps back and let's Andrews get back to his feet.
Andrews closes the distance and clinches.
Wood lands with a right to the head.
Andrews creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Andrews misses with a knee strike.
Wood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rob Wood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrews throws a head kick that misses.
Wood misses with a body kick.
Andrews gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Andrews gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Andrews prevents Wood from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andrews not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wood trying to control here.
Wood is trying to stand.
Wood wants to control the action here but instead Andrews manages to pass to full mount!
Andrews throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wood because Andrews loaded up on that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Andrews there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Andrews throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Wood really wants to buck Andrews off and get back to his feet.
Wood really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Andrews content just to control the position here.
Andrews trying to control but Wood is having none of it.
Wood working to try and regain half guard.
Andrews is working for a guillotine from mount but Wood frees his head quite easily.
Wood working to try and regain half guard.
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.
Wood takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Andrews tries to control but Wood wriggling away.
Andrews throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Wood is trying desperately to improve position.
Wood sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Andrews stops Wood from getting back to his feet.
Andrews has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andrews performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Andrews missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Wood dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Andrews tries a head kick but it misses.
Wood chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Andrews takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrews manages to avoid it.
Andrews takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wood scores with a nice right hand.
Rob Wood is winning the standup battle so far.
Wood connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wood punishes Andrews's body with a nice straight punch.
Wood tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrews.
Wood drops Andrews with a right and a left! Wood comes rushing in but Andrews regains his composure and manages to keep Wood in guard.
Andrews being controlled here, momentarily.
Wood decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Andrews, up you get!
Andrews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wood throws a leg kick which misses Andrews's front leg but catches the back leg as Andrews tries to avoid it.
Andrews is breathing heavily.
Andrews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood cracks Andrews with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wood blocks a head kick by Andrews.
Good shot there by Wood.
Wood is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wood dances in with a quick combination. Andrews is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Wood snaps Andrews's head back. Andrews stumbles backwards against the cage. Wood steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Andrews'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. Andrews just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rob Wood!
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