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WOTLA Contenders 11 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mitchell Hobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hardin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mitchell Hobson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Hardin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hobson dives in and scores a takedown into Hardin's guard.
Hardin is trying to control the position but Hobson postures up.
Hobson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hobson working some strikes from top position.
Hobson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hobson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hardin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hobson defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hobson controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hobson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hardin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hobson controls the pace.
Hobson stopping the sweep attempt from Hardin.
Hobson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mitchell Hobson.
Hobson rushes Hardin and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hobson breaks from the clinch.
Hobson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hardin looks to clinch
and Hobson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardin is looking to stand up but Hobson isn't so interested in that idea.
Hobson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hobson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hobson has hold of Hardin's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hardin seems comfortable defending it but Hobson has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hardin is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hardin is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Hobson couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mitchell Hobson!
Mitchell Hobson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Sangweni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sanay Ulrik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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288 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steven Sangweni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sanay Ulrik!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sangweni throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Ulrik crashing down! Ulrik tries to stagger back to his feet but Sangweni just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Ulrik asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Sangweni!
Steven Sangweni thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ring Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darko Breznik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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289 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ring Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darko Breznik!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kong looks for a takedown but Breznik sprawls well.
Breznik rushes Kong and presses him up against the cage.
Kong throws a head punch that misses.
Breznik trying to stall but Kong improves his position.
Kong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Breznik lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Ring Kong has been cut.
Kong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kong can't find room to land a body shot as Breznik controls the action.
Knees in the clinch landing for Breznik.
Kong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Breznik's elbow.
Kong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kong is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Breznik lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Breznik is trying to stall.
Kong fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ring Kong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kong is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Still in the clinch, Breznik scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kong avoids a wild elbow strike from Breznik.
Breznik looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Breznik tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Breznik lands an elbow inside that Kong shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong misses with a punch on the inside.
Kong tightens his grip and picks Breznik up, before dumping him to the ground. Breznik manages to land in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kong throws a big elbow that misses.
Kong works over Breznik with some ground and pound from guard.
Breznik looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kong tries to free his leg and advance position but Breznik is retaining full guard.
Breznik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Breznik's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kong being controlled here momentarily.
Kong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kong works over Breznik with some ground and pound from guard.
Breznik looking for a guillotine here but Kong defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kong with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Breznik's head.
Kong trying to control but Breznik is working from the bottom.
Breznik striking from the bottom here.
Kong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Breznik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Breznik's head.
Kong cracks Breznik with a solid left hand.
Breznik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kong.
Breznik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kong.
Kong chips away with some ground and pound.
Kong trying to control the position from guard on top but Breznik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Breznik escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Breznik is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kong defends well.
Breznik can't keep his opponent in guard - Kong advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Breznik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kong pulls his head out easily.
Kong looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Breznik with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kong lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kong looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Breznik with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Breznik looking for submissions off his back.
Kong landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Breznik taking some punishment here, with Kong in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breznik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Breznik looks winded!
Breznik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Kong.
Kong looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kong lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Breznik controlling the position well.
Kong lands with a punch from half guard.
Breznik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kong lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kong is nestled in close to Breznik, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Breznik is rocked!
Kong sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Breznik! Oh, Breznik is in big trouble! Kong lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ring Kong!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Theo Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Operation Ivy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Theo Matthews has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Theo Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Operation Ivy!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Matthews thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ivy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ivy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Matthews's best efforts.
Matthews winds up and cracks Ivy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ivy looking for submissions off his back.
Matthews is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ivy has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matthews scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matthews is working away from the top position though.
Matthews is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Matthews lands a nice short elbow.
Matthews 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.
Ground and pound from Matthews.
Ivy trying to control from the bottom.
Matthews looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ivy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Matthews is nestled in close to Ivy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Matthews is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Matthews is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matthews looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ivy is trying to control but can't.
Ivy tries to roll over but Matthews keeps him under control.
Ivy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ivy looking for submissions off his back.
Matthews drops an elbow to the side of Ivy's head.
Ivy actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Matthews wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ivy keeps working.
Nice strikes from Matthews there.
Ivy moves into full guard.
Matthews working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Matthews is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Matthews scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Matthews lands a couple of digs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Matthews scoring with some ground and pound.
Matthews sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ivy's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Matthews lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Matthews will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Matthews landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Matthews working over Ivy with some ground and pound. Ivy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Matthews is looking for a kimura here.
Ivy with the active half guard here but Matthews passes nicely into side control.
Matthews lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matthews has an Americana. Ivy didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Matthews is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Matthews hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Theo Matthews!
A victorious Theo Matthews thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antifanz Del Norte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Tennant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Del Norte kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is La Coka Nostra - Malverde Market. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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294 lbs
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295 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Antifanz Del Norte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Tennant!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Tennant finds it's way through Del Norte's defenses.
Del Norte throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tennant was covering up waiting for the punch and Del Norte finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tennant has control of Del Norte's left arm, preventing Del Norte from doing any damage.
Del Norte loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Del Norte throws a big right hand that misses.
Del Norte looking to sit in guard and control but Tennant gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Del Norte not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antifanz Del Norte has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Del Norte takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Del Norte shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tennant napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Del Norte lands a few punches from side control.
Del Norte looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tennant is avoiding damage well.
You can see the frustration on Tennant's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Del Norte 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.
Tennant taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Del Norte throwing strikes but Tennant manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Del Norte is trying to control Tennant's posture but Tennant avoids it.
Del Norte is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Del Norte's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tennant controlling the position.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Antifanz Del Norte wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Tennant scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Del Norte fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Del Norte misses.
Del Norte takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Del Norte changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tennant tries to avoid it but Del Norte manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tennant to the ground. Tennant escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tennant lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tennant just misses with a punch to the body.
Del Norte drops his hands momentarily and Tennant takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tennant misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte looks to clinch
and Tennant makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tennant cracks Del Norte with a good jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Del Norte.
Tennant is looking for a sweep.
Del Norte scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tennant to see if he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Del Norte working away.
Tennant is trying to escape the position but Del Norte is controlling the position.
Tennant dodges the ground and pound from Del Norte.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Del Norte scoring with punches from side control.
Del Norte tries to score with some ground and pound. Tennant controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Del Norte throws a strike aimed at the side of Tennant's head but Tennant avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Antifanz Del Norte will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Del Norte takes a body punch but keeps moving.
David Tennant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tennant's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tennant duly obliges.
Del Norte looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tennant is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tennant lands with a good body shot.
Tennant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Del Norte moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tennant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Del Norte is defended easily by Tennant.
Del Norte gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tennant comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
David Tennant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tennant misses with a body shot.
Tennant ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Tennant.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tennant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Del Norte clinches up against the cage.
Tennant tries to throw a body punch but Del Norte avoids it by throwing Tennant back against the cage.
Tennant working aggressively here.
Del Norte is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A head punch on the inside from Tennant fails to land.
Tennant pushes Del Norte back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Del Norte blocks a body shot from Tennant.
Tennant struggles to land a body shot inside as Del Norte controls his hands.
Tennant cracks Del Norte with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tennant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tennant scores with a body shot.
Tennant lands a body shot.
Tennant throws a series of punches but Del Norte avoids them all with ease.
Del Norte loads up on a big right hand but Tennant slips the punch.
Del Norte moves forwards but Tennant connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tennant throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Del Norte takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tennant scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tennant keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tennant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Decent striking displayed by Tennant there.
Sloppy strikes from Tennant. Those never looked like landing.
David Tennant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tennant thuds a left hand into Del Norte's body.
Tennant scores with a nice strike.
Tennant defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Del Norte.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antifanz Del Norte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tennant digs a good body shot into Del Norte's ribs.
Tennant fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Del Norte ducks right into an uppercut from Tennant.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tennant clobbers Del Norte with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Del Norte is rocked!
The fight stays on the outside here - Del Norte looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oh Del Norte is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tennant sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Del Norte's defenses. It connects perfectly with Del Norte's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Tennant!
During a confident post fight interview, David Tennant thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Santucho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Brady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Brady has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pablo Santucho's chin.
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253 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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pablo Santucho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Brady!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santucho takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brady is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brady pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brady has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Santucho.
Santucho scores with a jab to the jaw.
A leg kick checked by Santucho.
Brady rushes Santucho and presses him up against the cage.
Santucho has Brady pushed against the cage.
Santucho is trying to break the clinch but Brady has him pressed against the cage.
Brady drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Santucho gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brady can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santucho working hard to break the clinch.
Brady has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Santucho is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Santucho displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brady up against the cage.
Brady looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Santucho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Santucho scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Brady is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Santucho is controlling him well.
Santucho sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Brady is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brady is looking to regain half guard here but Santucho keeps moving and retains side control.
Brady takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Brady is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Santucho asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santucho throws a strike aimed at the side of Brady's head but Brady avoids it well.
Brady bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Santucho throws a chopping leg kick but Brady manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
No luck for Santucho with that takedown attempt.
Santucho displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brady.
Pablo Santucho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Brady.
Brady tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santucho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Santucho closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Brady did well to prevent Santucho getting side control.
Brady is refusing to be controlled, as Santucho sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brady works his way to full guard. Good work.
Santucho lands a couple of elbows.
Brady preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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!
Santucho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brady swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brady avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santucho chips away with some ground and pound.
Santucho has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Santucho is looking to work some ground and pound but Brady has wrist control.
Santucho preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Santucho 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.
Brady throws a right hand that Santucho ducks under and follows up with a left that Santucho also avoids with ease.
Santucho's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brady under the eye.
Brady throws a right and a left that Santucho avoids nicely.
Santucho shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brady but Brady pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Santucho fails to land the takedown.
Santucho fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Santucho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santucho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brady is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Santucho takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Pablo Santucho has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brady tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brady pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Santucho bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Brady is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santucho cracks Brady with a big right hand but Brady just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Santucho scoring with punches from side control.
Brady parries the strikes from Santucho easily there. Santucho is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Brady to escape.
Brady can't do much from the bottom here.
Brady manages to work his way to half guard, despite Santucho's best efforts.
Brady is trying to stand back up but Santucho is controlling him
Santucho trying to control from Brady's half guard. Brady has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Brady keeping moving, preventing Santucho from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brady is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Santucho postures up in Brady's guard and throws a big left but Brady blocks it.
Santucho postures up in Brady's guard and throws a big left but Brady blocks it.
Santucho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brady utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santucho throwing strikes from guard but Brady blocks nicely.
Brady looking for a guillotine here but Santucho defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santucho trying to control but Brady is working from the bottom.
Santucho won't allow Brady to sweep him here.
Santucho is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brady looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santucho is one step ahead there.
Brady working for a triangle but Santucho defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santucho stops Brady from standing up.
Santucho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brady is wriggling around but Santucho manages to pass to half guard.
Brady blocking the ground and pound attempt from Santucho.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pablo Santucho will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pablo Santucho's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Santucho scoring well with a low kick there.
Brady throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brady rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santucho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brady tries for a takedown but Santucho sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brady throws a hook but Santucho blocks it.
Brady shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Santucho defends it nicely.
Brady 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.
Brady moves in looking to clinch but Santucho pushes him off.
Santucho bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Brady is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brady defending against the ground and pound.
Santucho in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Santucho connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Brady some visible discomfort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santucho passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Brady!
Santucho with shots to the head and body - Brady looks very uncomfortable down there.
Santucho with the ground and pound from mount.
It looks like Bobby Brady has been cut.
Brady takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Santucho pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Brady in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee warns Brady that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Brady is rocked!
Santucho postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Brady in real trouble here! The ref calls for Brady to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Santucho!
Pablo Santucho gave a mention to TFP Graphics - Pit Inc 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Hodgins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia comes into the arena with Lil Wayne ft. Eminem - Drop the World blaring out of the sound system. Alexander Hodgins told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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169 lbs
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163 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Hodgins!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hodgins misses with a takedown attempt
and Garcia counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Garcia looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hodgins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Garcia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hodgins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Garcia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Garcia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hodgins has his foot on Garcia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Garcia works his way back into a safe position though.
Garcia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hodgins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hodgins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Garcia defends well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hodgins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hodgins keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hodgins wants to sweep but no luck.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Hodgins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hodgins's head.
Hodgins trying to keep a closed guard but Garcia is proving a slippery customer.
Garcia throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hodgins pushes a forearm under Garcia's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Garcia is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Hodgins!
Alexander Hodgins decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Bellamy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samuel Bellamy will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Samuel Bellamy!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellamy clinches.
Bellamy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bellamy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ross swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bellamy stuffs the takedown.
Bellamy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bellamy duly obliges.
It looks like Ryan Ross has been cut.
Bellamy lands a left and a right that send Ross crashing to the mat, dazed. Bellamy thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ross tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bellamy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ross somewhat.
Ross shoots in for a takedown but Bellamy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Ross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bellamy feints a jab and as Ross dips his head, Bellamy unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Ross right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Ross falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Bellamy smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Samuel Bellamy!
A relieved looking Samuel Bellamy 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Gomer Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Anthony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacobs comes to the cage accompanied by Everybody was Kung Fu Fighting. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gomer Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcus Anthony!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anthony throws the kick towards the body but Jacobs avoids it.
Jacobs blocks a head kick by Anthony.
Jacobs throws a head kick but Anthony moves out of range.
Anthony misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Jacobs checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jacobs misses with a takedown attempt
and Anthony counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Anthony got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jacobs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anthony has managed to get both his arms back between Jacobs's legs - danger averted.
Anthony trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jacobs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anthony is aware though and is defending well.
Anthony got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jacobs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anthony has managed to get both his arms back between Jacobs's legs - danger averted.
Anthony keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jacobs's head.
Anthony postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jacobs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anthony works over Jacobs with some ground and pound from guard.
Anthony working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jacobs's head.
Anthony cracks Jacobs with a solid left hand.
Anthony is sitting in close to Jacobs's body. Jacobs has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Anthony is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Anthony is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Jacobs.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gomer Jacobs!
Gomer Jacobs seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Myers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Gaston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Myers comes into the arena with Halloween blaring out of the sound system. Gaston has chosen Fort Minor - Remember The Name as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Myers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Gaston!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaston wants to clinch
and Myers counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gaston's knee momentarily.
Gaston tries to clinch up.
Gaston wants to clinch
and Myers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Myers pounces like a tiger and cracks Gaston with a vicious hook! Gaston is down but not out! Myers follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mike Myers!
After the fight, Mike Myers was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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