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BHV 55 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kony Joesph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Bomba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kony Joesph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Bomba!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joesph tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bomba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Joesph somewhat.
Joesph shoots and misses
and Bomba counters with a nice double leg into side control. Joesph won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bomba in side control, throwing shots but Joesph defends.
Joesph might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bomba misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Joesph on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Joesph tries to get out of the position.
Joesph is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bomba working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Joesph is trying to get back to his feet.
Bomba misses with the ground and pound.
Bomba has an Americana. Joesph didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Bomba is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Bomba hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bobby Bomba!
A pretty intense looking Bobby Bomba took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joonatan Sievinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sievinen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bill Conti - Gonna Fly Now kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pedro Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joonatan Sievinen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Silva gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sievinen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Da Silva holds on and takes a little breather.
Da Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Da Silva trying to control the position here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Pedro Da Silva.
Da Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sievinen avoids it really well and circles away.
Da Silva manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sievinen on his heels. He'll look to pass Sievinen's guard now, I'm sure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Da Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sievinen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sievinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sievinen wants to sweep here but Da Silva controlling him for the moment.
Da Silva looking to pass the guard.
Sievinen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Da Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Da Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Da Silva stops Sievinen from standing up.
Da Silva postures up in Sievinen's guard and throws a big left but Sievinen blocks it.
Da Silva looking to pass the guard.
Sievinen controlling the position.
Da Silva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sievinen wants to improve his position but Da Silva is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sievinen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sievinen is trying to stand back up but Da Silva is controlling him
Da Silva passes to side control.
Da Silva misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Da Silva 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.
Sievinen wants to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Silva throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ground and pound from Da Silva seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Da Silva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Da Silva landing a few strikes.
Da Silva throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Da Silva throwing strikes but Sievinen manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sievinen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sievinen in the domination position with Da Silva hanging on.
Sievinen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Da Silva wants to control but Sievinen postures up.
Sievinen is looking to take a break and control but Da Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Da Silva struggling a bit here.
Sievinen trying to control the position but Da Silva is working away.
Da Silva manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sievinen is in trouble now - Da Silva has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sievinen looks gassed!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Da Silva cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Da Silva sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Da Silva lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Silva misses with a head shot.
Da Silva unloading with bombs!
Da Silva thowing shots but they're missing.
Sievinen wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Da Silva.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sievinen wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Da Silva.
Da Silva unloads with some shots from mount but Sievinen bucks and avoids them well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Da Silva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Sievinen. No joy for Da Silva on that attempt.
Sievinen pushes Da Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Da Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sievinen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Da Silva fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sievinen.
Da Silva is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sievinen to keep the fight standing.
A right hand to the body from Sievinen.
Da Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sievinen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sievinen trying to stall but Da Silva improves his position.
Da Silva stalling in the clinch.
Sievinen avoiding damage as Da Silva throws knees to the body.
Da Silva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sievinen tries a body shot but Da Silva blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Da Silva takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sievinen is looking to escape.
Da Silva moves nicely into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sievinen regains half guard, as Da Silva was trying to land strikes.
Da Silva tries to pass to full mount but Sievinen defends it.
Sievinen wants to get back to his feet.
Da Silva thows a huge punch but Sievinen dodges it nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sievinen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Da Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Da Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sievinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Da Silva.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Silva passes Sievinen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Da Silva prevents Sievinen from standing back up.
Da Silva passes to full mount!
Da Silva lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Da Silva throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Da Silva is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sievinen has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sievinen!
Da Silva is trying to keep Sievinen in close.
Da Silva controlling Sievinen's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sievinen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Da Silva trying to control the position here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pedro Da Silva wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Da Silva gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sievinen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Da Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sievinen is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Da Silva wants to sweep here but Sievinen controlling him for the moment.
Sievinen is stalling in the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Joonatan Sievinen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sievinen closes the distance and pushes Da Silva back into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Da Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sievinen smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Da Silva dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sievinen clinches up against the cage.
Da Silva is struggling to control the position.
Sievinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Da Silva is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sievinen to keep the fight standing.
Sievinen can't find room to land a body shot as Da Silva controls the action.
Da Silva misses with an elbow strike.
Sievinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Da Silva controls his hands.
Da Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sievinen.
Da Silva lands a takedown into guard.
Da Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sievinen wants to stand but Da Silva is controlling the position.
Da Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sievinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sievinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Da Silva postures up in Sievinen's guard and throws a big left but Sievinen blocks it.
Da Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
Da Silva is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sievinen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sievinen has escaped and now he's on top!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Da Silva is pulling down on Sievinen's head. It's preventing any offense from Sievinen, at least for the moment.
Da Silva working a defensive guard here.
Pedro Da Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sievinen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sievinen stopping the sweep attempt from Da Silva.
Sievinen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Da Silva pulls Sievinen in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pedro Da Silva wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sievinen closes the distance and clinches.
Sievinen lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sievinen can't find room to land a body shot as Da Silva controls the action.
Da Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sievinen working aggressively here.
Sievinen tries to work over Da Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sievinen as Da Silva tries to tie him up.
Sievinen can't find room to land a body shot as Da Silva controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sievinen avoiding damage as Da Silva throws knees to the body.
Sievinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Sievinen fails to land.
Sievinen tries to throw a body punch but Da Silva avoids it by throwing Sievinen back against the cage.
Sievinen tries to circle away but Da Silva has him pinned against the cage.
Da Silva trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sievinen is working Da Silva over against the cage.
Sievinen tries a body shot but Da Silva blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pedro Da Silva.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Da Silva, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Da Silva!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Kudo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzysztof Kulk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Kudo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krzysztof Kulk!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kudo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kulk counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kudo is looking to stand up but Kulk isn't so interested in that idea.
Kulk is pushing down on Kudo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kudo is fighting to maintain full guard but Kulk has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kudo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kudo tries to get out of the position.
Kulk is trying to control the action in half guard but Kudo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kulk decides to stand and escape the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kulk closes the distance and clinches up with Kudo, looking for a takedown. Kulk pushes Kudo against the cage but Kudo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kudo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kudo throws a series of strikes that have Kulk backpedaling.
Kulk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kudo as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooh a lovely combination from Kudo sends Kulk down but not out. Kudo dives into side control looking to finish.
It looks like Krzysztof Kulk has been cut.
Kulk looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kudo wants to stand but Kulk is controlling his arm.
Kulk is trying to control Kudo's posture but Kudo avoids it.
Kudo tries to stand but Kulk is controlling his head.
Kudo wants to stand but Kulk has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Kulk manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kudo holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kulk tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kudo's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The referee warns Kudo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kulk has control of Kudo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kudo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kudo is trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulk wants to finish this one by submission but Kudo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kulk.
Kudo wants to try and get back to his feet.
Kulk 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.
Kulk is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kudo is surviving well by controlling Kulk's body position as best he can.
Kudo is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kulk has control of Kudo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kudo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kudo wants to get back to his feet.
Kulk tries to control but Kudo wriggling away.
Kulk gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kudo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kudo lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Kudo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Krzysztof Kulk'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.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kudo.
No joy there for Kudo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kulk avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kudo misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Kudo. Those never looked like landing.
A left lands for Kudo.
Frank Kudo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kulk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kulk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kudo is fending him off so far but Kulk persists. Nope, Kudo circles away and we're back to standing.
Kulk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That has opened up Krzysztof Kulk's cut even more.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kudo here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kulk is breathing heavily.
Kudo cracks Kulk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kudo misses with a two punch combination.
Kulk shoots in and drives through. Kudo sprawls well.
Kudo lands a left and a right that sends Kulk crashing to the canvas! Kudo dives into mount looking to finish!
Kudo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kulk can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kudo tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Kudo gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
It's a brutal combination of punches from Kudo! Kulk is backing up but he can't get away as Kudo lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Kulk and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Frank Kudo!
Frank Kudo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Russell Gaskins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gomer Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacobs is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Everybody was Kung Fu Fighting. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Russell Gaskins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gomer Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs swats away the attempt to clinch by Gaskins.
Jacobs takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
No joy there for Gaskins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gaskins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jacobs gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jacobs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jacobs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jacobs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaskins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaskins trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
Jacobs looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Gaskins is defending well. Jacobs quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Gaskins has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Jacobs celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gomer Jacobs!
A very excited looking Gomer Jacobs made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between JJ Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tank Abbit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hayes comes into the arena with Superfreak blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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255 lbs
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260 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JJ Hayes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tank Abbit!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayes lands a right hook to the body.
Hayes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hayes connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abbit tries to land a leg kick but Hayes saw it coming and moves away.
Hayes cracks Abbit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Hayes. Those never looked like landing.
Abbit is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hayes's half guard.
Hayes kicks off Abbit and gets to his feet.
A combination from Hayes does no damage.
Abbit takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hayes jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hayes swinging wildly here.
Hayes scores with a one two! Abbit had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hayes connects with a body shot.
Abbit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Abbit looks gassed!
Hayes throws a one two combo.
Abbit looks for a takedown but Hayes sprawls well.
Abbit tries to clinch up but Hayes circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A right-left combo lands from Hayes.
Hayes lands a jab-cross combination.
Hayes cracks Abbit with an open hand slap.
Abbit just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Hayes. Beautiful body shot.
Hayes lands a jab-cross combination.
Abbit walks into a straight right hand from Hayes.
Hayes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hayes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hayes throws a shot to the body.
Hayes sizes up Abbit with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hayes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Hayes. Those never looked like landing.
Hayes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hayes.
Hayes is working the combinations to good effect here.
Abbit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbit throws a hook to the side of Hayes's head but Hayes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hayes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Abbit backs up against the cage.
Abbit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abbit shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hayes lands a really nice looking cross but Abbit seems unphased.
No joy there for Abbit, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hayes scores with a one two! Abbit had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hayes scores with a nice right hand.
Hayes lands a glancing blow to the side of Abbit's head.
Hayes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Abbit misses with a straight right.
Hayes looks to land a combination but Abbit avoids it well.
Abbit throws a hook but Hayes blocks it.
Hayes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Abbit misses with a wild body shot.
Abbit shoots in but Hayes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
JJ Hayes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tank Abbit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes tries to bum rush Abbit with a series of wild strikes but Abbit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Abbit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hayes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Abbit takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Abbit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hayes stalks Abbit and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Abbit's face. Abbit staggers backwards, shaken.
Hayes throws a body punch but Abbit moves out of range.
Abbit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Abbit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hayes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Abbit misses.
Hayes works over Abbit's head and body with a nice combination.
Hayes digs a good body shot into Abbit's ribs.
Hayes misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Hayes. Those never looked like landing.
Abbit staying out of range there.
Abbit is looking to clinch but Hayes is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Hayes misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abbit moves in looking to clinch but Hayes pushes him off.
Hayes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Abbit throws a leg kick but Hayes checks it.
Hayes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hayes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
JJ Hayes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abbit throws an overhand right that lands on Hayes's shoulder, as Hayes tries to avoid the shot.
Hayes lands a two punch combo.
Abbit looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hayes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hayes.
Hayes looking for a triangle here. Abbit is fighting it but it looks tight! Hayes pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Abbit is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). JJ Hayes!
JJ Hayes very nearly forgot to thank Vandal Fight Boutique (prices $8 - $30) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ste McGhee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ste McGhee could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Christopher Jackson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ste McGhee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGhee defends it nicely.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Excellent takedown into side control there by McGhee.
McGhee advances to mount.
Jackson is trying desperately to improve position.
McGhee lands a big shot there that rocks Jackson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
McGhee landing shots from mount.
Jackson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McGhee lands a big shot there that rocks Jackson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGhee working for a submission but Jackson is keeping him at bay.
Jackson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McGhee breaks from Jackson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying desperately to get to his feet.
McGhee working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jackson is rocked!
Jackson takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! McGhee's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ste McGhee!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ste McGhee made sure he mentioned Rebel Pride Clothing. Many Items on Sale for $5, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert Bradshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fennil Rutabega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bradshaw comes to the cage accompanied by System of a Down- Mind. Robert Bradshaw has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Bradshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fennil Rutabega!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradshaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bradshaw slips under a jab.
Bradshaw slips a straight right by Rutabega.
Fennil Rutabega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bradshaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Rutabega.
Bradshaw slips under a jab from Rutabega.
Bradshaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutabega is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bradshaw.
No joy there for Bradshaw, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bradshaw throws a hook but Rutabega blocks it.
Rutabega lands a jab to the nose.
Bradshaw wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rutabega chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rutabega throws a wild body kick that Bradshaw sees coming a mile off.
Bradshaw throws a shot to the body.
Bradshaw misses with a right hand
and Rutabega counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutabega misses with a hook.
Rutabega misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Rutabega misses the target.
Rutabega misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradshaw digs a good body shot into Rutabega's ribs.
Rutabega lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bradshaw at a distance.
Bradshaw works the jab nicely.
Rutabega looks to land a right hand but Bradshaw moved out of range.
Rutabega drops his hands momentarily and Bradshaw takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rutabega.
Rutabega throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bradshaw thows a body shot but no joy.
Bradshaw's corner calls for a 1-2. Bradshaw obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bradshaw takes a swing at Rutabega's ribcage but misses.
Bradshaw scores with a shot to the body.
Bradshaw thows a body shot but no joy.
Bradshaw uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rutabega has time to react.
Rutabega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bradshaw throws out a loose jab but Rutabega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutabega stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from Bradshaw finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutabega throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bradshaw stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rutabega looks to throw the jab but Bradshaw is out of range.
Rutabega lands with a slapping head kick.
Rutabega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rutabega avoids the body shot from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw misses with a looping left.
Rutabega moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bradshaw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rutabega misses with a head kick.
Bradshaw dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bradshaw scores with a shot to the body.
Bradshaw throws an overhand right that lands on Rutabega's shoulder, as Rutabega tries to avoid the shot.
Bradshaw is looking to wear down Rutabega with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rutabega's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bradshaw connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rutabega scrambles back to his feet.
Rutabega throws an overhand right that lands on Bradshaw's shoulder, as Bradshaw tries to avoid the shot.
Rutabega throws an off balance right hand
and Bradshaw counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutabega moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rutabega connects with a body shot that sends Bradshaw's belly button to the back.
Bradshaw misses with a body shot.
Bradshaw scores with a nice right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bradshaw, as that shot connected.
Rutabega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bradshaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bradshaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutabega was well out of range. Poor timing from Bradshaw.
Some wild striking there from Rutabega.
Rutabega throws a head kick that misses.
Rutabega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bradshaw throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutabega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bradshaw misses with a hook.
Bradshaw lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bradshaw digs a good body shot into Rutabega's ribs.
Rutabega throws a sloppy head kick and Bradshaw moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw cracks Rutabega with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutabega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rutabega falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bradshaw counters with a one-two to the body.
Rutabega fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bradshaw looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rutabega throws a big shot that misses.
Rutabega scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bradshaw throws a hook but Rutabega avoids it easily.
Rutabega ducks under a wild hook from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw takes a swing at Rutabega's ribcage but misses.
Bradshaw misses with a hook.
No joy there for Rutabega, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rutabega connects with a jab.
Bradshaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutabega is just out of range.
Rutabega feints and then cracks Bradshaw's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bradshaw down.
Bradshaw throws out a loose jab but Rutabega uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fennil Rutabega dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bradshaw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rutabega lands a right hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rutabega.
Bradshaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutabega was well out of range. Poor timing from Bradshaw.
Rutabega throws a jab but it's blocked by Bradshaw.
Rutabega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bradshaw jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fennil Rutabega is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rutabega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rutabega takes one to the chin there.
Rutabega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bradshaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Rutabega.
Bradshaw misses with a hook. Rutabega ducked under it nicely.
Bradshaw walks into a straight right hand from Rutabega.
A combination from Bradshaw does no damage.
Fennil Rutabega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bradshaw scores with a hook.
Bradshaw misses with a wild combination.
Rutabega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutabega lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bradshaw takes a step back to recover.
Bradshaw moves out of range of the strikes.
Bradshaw throws a nice looking combination but Rutabega bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rutabega loads up on a big right hand but Bradshaw slips the punch.
A big right from Bradshaw misses.
Rutabega throws a head kick that misses.
Bradshaw slips a straight right by Rutabega.
Bradshaw uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rutabega.
Rutabega throws a right hand that Bradshaw ducks under and follows up with a left that Bradshaw also avoids with ease.
Rutabega's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bradshaw under the eye.
Rutabega scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bradshaw in his tracks.
Rutabega throws a jab but it's blocked by Bradshaw.
Rutabega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bradshaw.
Bradshaw thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutabega moves away from the strike by Bradshaw.
Rutabega misses with a head kick.
Bradshaw comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A left and a right from Bradshaw both land. Nice combination.
Rutabega doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutabega connects with a single shot there.
Bradshaw loads up on a big right hand but Rutabega slips the punch.
Bradshaw tries to bum rush Rutabega with a series of wild strikes but Rutabega uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice defenses there by Rutabega.
Rutabega lands a slapping body shot.
Rutabega throws a jab but it's blocked by Bradshaw.
Bradshaw misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bradshaw misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bradshaw bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rutabega connects with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutabega throws a lazy right hand but Bradshaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rutabega lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bradshaw's sensitive parts.
Rutabega takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rutabega getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bradshaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bradshaw takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bradshaw thows a body shot but no joy.
Bradshaw tests Rutabega's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bradshaw thows a body shot but no joy.
Rutabega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rutabega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bradshaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bradshaw throws a sloppy body shot
and Rutabega counters with an outside leg kick.
Rutabega throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw dodges the punch combination from Rutabega.
Bradshaw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutabega manages to avoid it.
Bradshaw misses with a looping left.
Bradshaw smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rutabega throws a nice looking combination but Bradshaw bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rutabega walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutabega looks to land a left hand but Bradshaw moved out of range nicely.
Bradshaw bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bradshaw digs a good body shot into Rutabega's ribs.
Bradshaw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rutabega.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rutabega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rutabega throws a sloppy head kick and Bradshaw moves out of range easily.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rutabega in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Rutabega misses with a hook.
Bradshaw throws a right and a left that Rutabega avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fennil Rutabega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Bradshaw connects with a single shot there.
Rutabega looks to score with a jab to the body but Bradshaw is just out of range.
Bradshaw is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rutabega throws a good cross that connects.
Rutabega walks into a stiff left hand from Bradshaw.
Rutabega drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rutabega has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bradshaw throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rutabega scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rutabega takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bradshaw blocks a leg kick.
Rutabega needs to keep his hands up - Bradshaw had a free shot at his head there.
A head kick misses from Rutabega.
Rutabega tries a head kick but it misses.
Rutabega throws a hook to the side of Bradshaw's head but Bradshaw sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutabega misses with a low kick.
Rutabega takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rutabega takes a swing at Bradshaw's ribcage but misses.
Bradshaw misses with a hook to the body
and Rutabega counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutabega throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rutabega waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bradshaw.
Rutabega is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bradshaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bradshaw, as that shot connected.
Rutabega slips a jab from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw tries to bum rush Rutabega with a series of wild strikes but Rutabega uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rutabega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bradshaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Rutabega misses.
Bradshaw swings for the body but Rutabega moves out of range.
Bradshaw misses with a hook.
Bradshaw uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rutabega.
Bradshaw misses with a two punch combination.
Bradshaw lands a nice shot to the body.
Bradshaw slips under a jab from Rutabega.
Bradshaw misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutabega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw ducks under a wild hook from Rutabega.
Nice jab there from Rutabega.
The fighters circling - Bradshaw throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bradshaw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rutabega.
Rutabega ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rutabega avoids the body shot from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutabega misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bradshaw scores with a one two! Rutabega had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bradshaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutabega swings widly with a right hand
and Bradshaw counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rutabega moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bradshaw moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bradshaw bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rutabega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bradshaw lands with an overhand left.
Rutabega throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rutabega misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rutabega misses with a wild combination.
Bradshaw paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bradshaw gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bradshaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bradshaw lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rutabega at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Rutabega 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Bradshaw finds it's target.
Rutabega slips a straight right by Bradshaw.
Rutabega throws the left hand but Bradshaw avoids the punch easily.
Rutabega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rutabega swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bradshaw counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bradshaw throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bradshaw thows a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bradshaw takes a swing at Rutabega's ribcage but misses.
Bradshaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutabega was well out of range. Poor timing from Bradshaw.
Rutabega looks to score with a jab to the body but Bradshaw is just out of range.
Bradshaw avoids the head kick by Rutabega.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bradshaw slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Bradshaw. Beautiful body shot.
Robert Bradshaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bradshaw moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bradshaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Robert Bradshaw.
Well Rutabega 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fennil Rutabega!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Tugarinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandao has chosen The White Stripes - Seven Nation Army as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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228 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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195 cm
19
265 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sasha Tugarinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Brandao!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandao throws a lazy right hand but Tugarinov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brandao digs a good hook to Tugarinov's body.
Tugarinov fails with a takedown attempt.
Tugarinov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brandao defends it nicely.
Brandao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brandao drops Tugarinov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tugarinov looks back up at him and smiles so Brandao waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Sasha Tugarinov has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Tugarinov is looking to close the distance but Brandao sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Tugarinov crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Tugarinov is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Marcus Brandao!
Marcus Brandao decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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