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PFA 54: The City of Fights PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brewster Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Haze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brewster Burns 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 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Brewster Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Haze!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haze bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Haze controlling from side mount.
Haze throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Haze goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Burns rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Haze's guard! Nice work there by Burns!
Burns is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Haze is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burns defends well.
Burns showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Burns has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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.
Haze is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Haze working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burns doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burns manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Haze working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Burns has passed into half guard!
Burns content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haze wants to improve his position but Burns is controlling well.
Haze scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Burns manages to mount him!
Burns controlling his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Haze can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haze really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brewster Burns has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Haze throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Burns was covering up waiting for the punch and Haze finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Haze trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haze is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Haze trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
Haze throws a big right hand that misses.
Haze working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Haze wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haze drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Haze jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Haze is looking to work some ground and pound but Burns has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Haze dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Haze shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Burns manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Haze tries to free his leg and advance position but Burns is retaining full guard.
Haze throws a big elbow that misses.
Haze is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Burns working a defensive guard here.
Haze stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burns swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns managing to control the position.
Burns utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Burns has a closed guard, preventing Haze from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haze throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Haze drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Haze jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Burns controlling Haze's posture.
Danny Haze has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns controls Haze momentarily but Haze frees himself.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Haze loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Haze pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burns is keeping the position for now.
Haze trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haze wants to pass the guard but Burns is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Haze from controlling successfully.
Burns preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Haze wants to pass the guard but Burns is keeping the position.
Haze must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Haze changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Burns looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Haze is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haze tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Haze goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Burns rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Haze's guard! Nice work there by Burns!
Burns showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Burns's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Haze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Haze shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Burns's guard.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Haze from controlling successfully.
Haze makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Haze is pushing down on Burns's leg trying to pass to half guard. Burns is fighting to maintain full guard but Haze has managed to sneak the leg through.
Haze trying to control from Burns's half guard. Burns has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Haze throwing strikes from guard but Burns blocks nicely.
Burns looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haze in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Burns is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Haze throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haze accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Haze throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burns works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Haze looking to pass the guard.
Burns avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haze wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
Haze drops back looking for a leg! Burns is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Burns manages to kick Haze off! Haze jumps back into Burns's guard.
Haze takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Haze pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burns is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haze accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haze being controlled here momentarily.
Haze throws a big right hand that misses.
Haze pushing down on Burns's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Burns is looking to improve his position.
Haze seems to be looking for submissions.
Haze missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haze is working for a submission of some sort.
Burns on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Haze looks to land a strike but Burns avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Haze looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Burns holds on and takes a little breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Haze comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Haze 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Haze!
Danny Haze gave a mention to Terror-Trition: Video Proven 155Q for $49+Laundry! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Joseph Blazkowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Nacho Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blazkowicz comes to the cage accompanied by Wolfenstein Theme. Sanchez has chosen My Salsa as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. William Joseph Blazkowicz is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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221 lbs
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214 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, William Joseph Blazkowicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, El Nacho Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Blazkowicz defends it nicely.
Sanchez shoots and misses
and Blazkowicz counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sanchez is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sanchez shoots in but Blazkowicz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
William Joseph Blazkowicz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Nacho Sanchez.
Sanchez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blazkowicz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sanchez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blazkowicz counters with a thumping low kick.
Blazkowicz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sanchez is trying to improve his position.
Blazkowicz is staying tight to Sanchez's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep.
Sanchez manages to get back to half guard.
Blazkowicz passes to full mount!
Blazkowicz controlling from the full mount.
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.
Blazkowicz scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sanchez?
Blazkowicz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sanchez swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Sanchez is trying to stand up.
Blazkowicz content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Blazkowicz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref stands the fighters back up because William Joseph Blazkowicz just wasn't active enough.
Sanchez shoots for a takedown but Blazkowicz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sanchez with a poor takedown
letting Blazkowicz counter with a right hand.
Sanchez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sanchez looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blazkowicz thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sanchez if he has to take too many more of those.
Blazkowicz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sanchez's half guard.
Blazkowicz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blazkowicz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard but Blazkowicz has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Joseph Blazkowicz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Blazkowicz stuffs the takedown attempt from Sanchez. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.
Blazkowicz blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Blazkowicz moves out of range.
Sanchez has his takedown stuffed
and Blazkowicz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Blazkowicz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sanchez.
William Joseph Blazkowicz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Nacho Sanchez.
Blazkowicz drives through and clinches with Sanchez against the cage.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Blazkowicz has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sanchez is trying to keep an underhook but Blazkowicz manages to get the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blazkowicz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Blazkowicz is thwarting Sanchez's attempts to control the position.
Blazkowicz is taking a breather. Sanchez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref stands the fighters back up because William Joseph Blazkowicz just wasn't active enough.
Sanchez with a poor takedown
and Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Blazkowicz circles away easily
and Blazkowicz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blazkowicz clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blazkowicz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanchez fails with the takedown
and Blazkowicz counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez misses with a takedown
and Blazkowicz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blazkowicz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blazkowicz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of William Joseph Blazkowicz.
Sanchez shoots in for a double leg but Blazkowicz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blazkowicz connects with a leg kick. Sanchez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blazkowicz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Blazkowicz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt - Blazkowicz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blazkowicz cracks Sanchez with an open hand slap.
A good leg kick by Blazkowicz.
Sanchez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blazkowicz counters with a solid body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blazkowicz delivers a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Blazkowicz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Joseph Blazkowicz dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Blazkowicz clinches with his opponent.
Blazkowicz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sanchez is trying to pull guard but Blazkowicz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Blazkowicz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blazkowicz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanchez fails in his attempt to clinch.
El Nacho Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanchez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blazkowicz counters with a body kick that stops Sanchez in his tracks momentarily.
Sanchez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blazkowicz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Blazkowicz lands a slapping body shot.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blazkowicz gets the takedown into side control.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
William Joseph Blazkowicz has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Blazkowicz thumps Sanchez with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blazkowicz stuffs the takedown.
William Joseph Blazkowicz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Nacho Sanchez.
Blazkowicz slaps away a takedown attempt from Sanchez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sanchez misses with a takedown
and Blazkowicz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Blazkowicz lands with a thumping leg kick.
That kick from Blazkowicz tenderised Sanchez's leg. Sanchez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Blazkowicz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sanchez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blazkowicz lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blazkowicz lands with a shot to the body.
Blazkowicz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sanchez is trying to defend but Blazkowicz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Blazkowicz in particular looking to stall.
Blazkowicz works his way into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blazkowicz controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Joseph Blazkowicz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Blazkowicz 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Joseph Blazkowicz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Glen McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald comes to the cage accompanied by Kanye West - Stronger. Hunt has chosen The Realest Sport as his entrance music. Mike Hunt has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Glen McDonald's chin.
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199 lbs
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194 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
18 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Glen McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hunt but Hunt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hunt catches McDonald with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McDonald drives through with a takedown into Hunt's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McDonald trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McDonald throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McDonald drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hunt looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hunt looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hunt!
McDonald is looking for a sweep.
McDonald manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
McDonald missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McDonald is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hunt defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald seems to be looking for submissions.
McDonald thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hunt's head.
Hunt is trying to stand up here but McDonald is controlling him well.
McDonald wants to work for an arm triangle but Hunt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McDonald is working for a submission of some sort.
McDonald in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Hunt tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from McDonald!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Glen McDonald!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Filmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ze Marcello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ze Marcello is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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275 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
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Filmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Ze Marcello!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcello shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Filmer napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Marcello is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Filmer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Filmer manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Filmer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marcello on the ground.
Marcello trying to control from half guard but Filmer is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filmer is concentrating on defense, preventing Marcello from advancing position.
Marcello wants to pass the guard but Filmer is defending well.
Filmer is refusing to be controlled, as Marcello sits in half guard.
Marcello moves nicely into side control.
Filmer struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcello is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Filmer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Filmer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Marcello's best efforts.
Marcello trying to mount his opponent but Filmer defends it.
Marcello is trying to work for a kimura but Filmer is defending well.
Marcello takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Filmer is trying to control but can't.
Marcello is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Filmer wants to control but Marcello is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcello is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Filmer trying to control from the bottom.
Filmer tries to get to full guard but Marcello has control of the leg.
Marcello trying to control the action but Filmer is working from the bottom.
Marcello works his way into side control.
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!
Marcello advances to full mount.
Marcello sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filmer is trying desperately to improve position.
Filmer tries to hold on but Marcello postures up.
Marcello thowing shots but they're missing.
Marcello thowing shots but they're missing.
Filmer can't escape the position.
Marcello throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Marcello landing strikes, looking to finish!
It looks like Andrew Filmer has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcello trying to control but he's not successful this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Filmer is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcello landing strikes from the mount and Filmer is in trouble!
Andrew Filmer's cut is getting worse.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Andrew Filmer's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ze Marcello!
A relieved looking Ze Marcello thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jake LaMotta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junichi Emmeraldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LaMotta comes to the cage accompanied by Cavalleria Rusticana: Intermezzo. Emmeraldo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mystic Forces kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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32
146 lbs
23 - 9 - 0 |
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27
152 lbs
17 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake LaMotta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Junichi Emmeraldo!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emmeraldo is trying hard to land a takedown here. LaMotta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
LaMotta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Emmeraldo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
LaMotta closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Emmeraldo to the mat! Emmeraldo manages to get full guard.
Emmeraldo has his foot on LaMotta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. LaMotta works his way back into a safe position though.
LaMotta landing some decent shots from guard.
Emmeraldo looking to control.
Emmeraldo can't keep his opponent in guard - LaMotta advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Emmeraldo is defending against the submission attempts here by LaMotta.
LaMotta lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emmeraldo gets full guard.
Emmeraldo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because LaMotta has passed into half guard!
LaMotta is trying for a kimura here. Emmeraldo looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! LaMotta wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake LaMotta!
Jake LaMotta made sure to mention his sponsor, Terror-Trition: Video Proven 155Q for $49+Laundry! in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Handsome Cpw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cpw comes to the cage accompanied by Steve McQueen. Handsome Cpw is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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146 lbs
17 - 4 - 0 |
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29
153 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Handsome Cpw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Jones!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cpw counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cpw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cpw lands with an overhand left.
Cpw dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cpw swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Cpw smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jones wants to clinch but Cpw slips to the side
letting Cpw counter with a right hand.
Cpw swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Jones wants to clinch but Cpw slips to the side
and Cpw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cpw lands a head shot.
Jones is rocked!
Cpw lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Cpw finish him?
Jones is looking to clinch but Cpw is avoiding it.
Mark Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Cpw moves out of range easily.
Jones tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cpw counters with a left to the body.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cpw lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cpw lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
Cpw scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cpw connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jones scrambles back to his feet.
Cpw scores with a decent looking hook.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A shot to the liver by Cpw. Beautiful body shot.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cpw darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cpw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cpw scores with a jab to the head.
Cpw ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cpw darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jones throws a series of punches but Cpw avoids them all with ease.
Jones wants to clinch.
Cpw slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves to clinch but Cpw breaks away
and Cpw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cpw dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!
Jones tries to clinch up
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones tries a low kick but Cpw avoids it.
Danga de danga de dang - Cpw scores with a four punch combination!
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cpw counters with a straight right hand.
Cpw dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!
Jones misses with a kick to the body
and Cpw counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jones looks gassed!
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cpw.
A jab from Cpw does it's job there.
Cpw's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jones under the eye.
Jones loses concentration momentarily and Cpw pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Jones crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Cpw finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Handsome Cpw!
Handsome Cpw really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bod Zio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Crier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Zio might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Old Mcdonald had a farm. Crier has chosen Red Hot Chili Peppers - Get On Top as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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24
145 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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26
155 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bod Zio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Crier!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crier.
Crier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zio.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zio. That's going to slow Crier down.
Crier keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Crier lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zio.
Crier shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zio napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Zio is trying to control Crier's posture but Crier avoids it.
Zio is looking to regain half guard here but Crier keeps moving and retains side control.
Zio manages to work his way to half guard, despite Crier's best efforts.
Zio is looking to control Crier's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zio avoid being mounted?
Zio regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crier landing with the ground and pound.
Zio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zio has an active guard here but Crier has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crier not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zio is trying to get back to full guard.
Zio looking for submissions off his back.
Zio wants to control but Crier is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zio looking for submissions off his back.
Zio moves into full guard.
Zio lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Crier!
Crier is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zio moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Crier has worked his arm free - good work by Crier!
Zio decides to stand up, so the ref orders Crier to his feet.
Zio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crier takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zio lands a high kick!
Zio stuffs the takedown.
A shot to the liver by Zio. Beautiful body shot.
Zio throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Crier on the side of the head.
Zio looks to land a body kick but Crier moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zio lands with an uppercut that bounces Crier off the cage and back into range.
Zio looks to score with a jab to the body but Crier is just out of range.
Nice shot by Crier.
Good exchange - Zio coming out on top.
Zio is looking to slow Crier down with leg kicks.
Zio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zio. Crier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crier throws a big shot that misses.
Zio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Crier takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Crier takes a swing at Zio's ribcage but misses.
Bod Zio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zio misses with a wild body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Crier.
Crier scores a takedown into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zio is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Crier tries to control but Zio wriggling away.
Zio is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zio tries to hold on but Crier postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crier lands a heavy elbow.
Zio working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bod Zio dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Crier tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zio swivels and escapes.
Bod Zio is winning the standup battle so far.
Zio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zio is looking to slow Crier down with leg kicks.
Zio misses the jab.
Zio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Crier has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Crier throws a hook to the side of Zio's head but Zio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zio throws a head kick but Crier moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Crier.
Crier throws a jab when Zio was well out of range.
Crier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zio manages to avoid it.
Zio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zio slips under a jab.
Horrible takedown by Crier or perhaps it was just good defense by Zio which made him look bad.
Zio misses with a head kick.
Zio stuns Crier with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crier takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zio is looking to slow Crier down with leg kicks.
Crier is breathing heavily.
Crier doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zio connects with a looping right hand.
A head kick misses from Zio.
Zio misses with a double jab.
A jab lands there for Zio.
Crier takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zio throws a nice looking combination but Crier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zio bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Crier's head.
Crier takes one to the chin there.
Crier is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Zio is looking to score with low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Crier misses.
Zio defending well as Crier loads up on a big left hand.
Crier closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zio circles away.
Bod Zio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Crier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zio lands a high kick!
Crier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crier uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zio has time to react.
Crier throws a body punch but Zio moves out of range.
Crier lands a body shot.
Zio connects with a body shot.
Zio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crier.
Zio scoring well with a low kick there.
Zio throws a head kick that misses.
Zio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crier shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zio counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Crier is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zio feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Crier's calf.
Zio cracks Crier with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zio throws a head kick that misses.
Zio lands with an overhand left.
Crier on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zio. Zio obviously looking to wear him down.
Crier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zio circles away quickly and effectively.
Zio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zio lands with an uppercut that bounces Crier off the cage and back into range.
Crier misses with a takedown attempt - Zio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Crier takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zio throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crier's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Crier walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good leg kick by Zio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zio with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zio scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zio lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zio connects with a high kick.
Crier shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zio just misses with a punch to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zio.
Crier misses with an uppercut. Zio saw that one coming.
Zio throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Crier on the side of the head.
Crier blocks a jab.
Crier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zio manages to avoid it.
Zio connects with a single shot there.
Crier shoots for a double leg takedown but Zio sprawls well. He's pushed Crier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zio throws a right and a left that Crier avoids nicely.
Zio lands with a slapping head kick.
Zio lands with a slapping head kick.
Crier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bod Zio dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Zio shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Crier eats them both and turns towards Zio to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Zio lands a right hook to the body.
Crier shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Zio regains full guard. Nicely done.
Zio is trying to keep Crier in close.
Zio looking for a guillotine here but Crier defends easily.
Crier trying to control the position from guard on top but Zio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crier defends it easily.
Zio has an active guard here but Crier has managed to pass into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zio looking for submissions off his back.
Zio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zio wants to control but Crier is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Crier lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Crier is working away from the top position though.
Crier working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Zio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crier working Zio over with strikes.
Zio is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Crier scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zio actively working from the bottom here.
Crier is looking to take a break and control but Zio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crier working the head and body with strikes.
Crier is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crier pulls his head out easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crier is trying to control the action in half guard but Zio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crier pulls his head out easily.
Crier working over Zio with some ground and pound. Zio looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zio actively working from the bottom here.
Crier looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zio with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Zio manages to get to full guard.
Crier with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crier is aware though and is defending well.
Zio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zio controls Crier momentarily but Crier frees himself.
Crier pushing down on Zio's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zio looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from Crier there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crier scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zio is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Crier is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zio tries to get to full guard but Crier has control of the leg.
Zio looking for submissions off his back.
Bod Zio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crier lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johnny Crier.
I think Zio 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bod Zio!
Post fight, Bod Zio stared into the camera and said 'Kurden you have to be next,,,'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mason Capwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Capwell comes to the cage accompanied by The Haunted - 99. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24
217 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
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29
212 lbs
17 - 5 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mason Capwell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricardo Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Capwell. No joy for Nogueira on that attempt.
Capwell swings for the body but Nogueira moves out of range.
Nogueira fails with the takedown
and Capwell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nogueira is defended easily by Capwell.
Mason Capwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Nogueira.
Nogueira slips under a jab from Capwell.
Nogueira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nogueira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Capwell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Capwell throws a hook but Nogueira avoids it easily.
Capwell clinches up with Nogueira and pushes him back against the cage.
Capwell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nogueira throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mason Capwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nogueira avoids the body shot from Capwell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capwell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Capwell just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Capwell as Nogueira shoots in.
Nogueira shoots in but Capwell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nogueira takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Capwell lands a nice hook to Nogueira's body. Nogueira takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nogueira takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nogueira looks to land a body kick but Capwell moved away.
Nogueira motions for Capwell to come forward. Nogueira throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Capwell staying out of range there.
Nogueira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Capwell stalks Nogueira and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nogueira's face. Nogueira staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Ricardo Nogueira has been cut.
Nogueira looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nogueira is rocked!
Capwell is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Nogueira flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Nogueira is out cold! Capwell holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mason Capwell!
Mason Capwell retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Mason Capwell thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dick Solomon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demian Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demian Maia is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dick Solomon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demian Maia!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Solomon.
Maia cracks the inside of Solomon's front leg.
Maia throws a hook but Solomon avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Maia. Beautiful body shot.
Maia is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Solomon's half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Maia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Solomon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maia.
Maia trying to mount his opponent but Solomon defends it.
Maia wants to work for an arm triangle but Solomon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon looks like he's trying to stand up.
Maia is keen to just control but Solomon is a slippery customer.
Maia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Solomon defends it well.
Maia seems to be working for a kimura but Solomon defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solomon trying to control but Maia postures up.
Solomon controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Maia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Solomon is just riding it out for now. Maia eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia is working for a submission of some sort.
Maia is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Solomon still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Solomon has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Solomon wants to stand but Maia has his arm trapped.
Solomon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Maia is trying to improve his position.
Maia can't do much from the bottom here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Maia wants to control but Solomon postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demian Maia dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maia.
Maia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maia closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Solomon quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solomon is looking to improve his position.
Maia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Solomon sees it coming and defends easily.
Maia trying to pass the guard but Solomon defending well.
Solomon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Maia scores with a couple of nice shots.
Solomon is looking to control Maia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Solomon avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia is looking for a kimura here.
Maia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Maia wants to control but Solomon is keeping him busy.
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.
Maia seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Solomon has recovered full guard.
Solomon can't keep his opponent in guard - Maia advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Maia is pressing down on Solomon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Solomon is holding on for now.
Maia is looking for a kimura but Solomon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maia to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Solomon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maia.
Maia trying to pass the guard but Solomon defending well.
Maia content to control rather than advance.
Maia throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Maia missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maia not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Maia trying to mount his opponent but Solomon defends it.
Maia is working for a submission of some sort.
Maia is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demian Maia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Solomon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Maia walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Solomon wants to clinch up but Maia keeps it at a distance.
Solomon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Solomon throws a one two combo.
Maia shoots in but Solomon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maia misses with a low kick.
Solomon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Solomon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Solomon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maia misses with a wild body shot.
Maia throws a shot from downtown. Solomon moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Demian Maia has been cut.
Solomon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maia throws out a leg kick but Solomon moves out of range and Maia only half commits.
Solomon clinches up against the cage.
Maia lands a hook that snaps the head of Solomon backwards.
Solomon pushes Maia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maia can't get the takedown.
Dick Solomon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demian Maia.
Solomon lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Solomon tries to throw a body punch but Maia avoids it by throwing Solomon back against the cage.
Solomon lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maia.
Solomon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Solomon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A short body shot lands from Solomon as the two fighters clinch.
Maia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Solomon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maia misses with an elbow strike.
A body shot lands from Solomon.
Solomon lands an uppercut.
Solomon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Solomon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solomon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dick Solomon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Solomon is leaning against Maia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Solomon cracks Maia with a nice body shot.
Solomon manages to break the clinch.
Maia needs to keep his hands up - Solomon had a free shot at his head there.
Solomon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Solomon cracks Maia with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maia needs to keep his hands up - Solomon had a free shot at his head there.
Maia is rocked!
Maia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Solomon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Solomon digs a good hook to Maia's body.
Maia has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Solomon finds it's way round the side to connect with Maia's head.
Maia is still on wobbly legs! Can Solomon finish him?
BOOM! Solomon lands a beautiful left hook that drops Maia. Maia tries to recover but Solomon is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Maia lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Solomon!
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