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GAMMA#294 Juste v Pennanen PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeremiah Farthington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduard Iriskhanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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173 cm
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171 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremiah Farthington! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eduard Iriskhanov! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Farthington looks to land a combination. Iriskhanov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Farthington fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Farthington shoots for a double leg takedown but Iriskhanov sprawls well. He's pushed Farthington's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Farthington shoots for a takedown but Iriskhanov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremiah Farthington. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nice sprawl there from Iriskhanov as Farthington shoots in. Iriskhanov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Iriskhanov throws out a loose jab but Farthington uses good head movement to avoid it. Farthington changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Iriskhanov tries to avoid it but Farthington manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Iriskhanov to the ground. Iriskhanov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Iriskhanov misses with a wild body shot. Farthington fails to land the takedown. Iriskhanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Farthington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Iriskhanov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Farthington. Farthington tries to score a power double leg takedown but Iriskhanov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Farthington somewhat. Farthington shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Iriskhanov but Iriskhanov pushes him off and we're back to square one. Farthington is breathing heavily. Farthington fails with the takedown. Farthington shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Iriskhanov sprawls well. Iriskhanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Farthington gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Farthington shoots in but no luck this time. Iriskhanov misses with a right hand and Farthington counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Iriskhanov's guard now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Farthington slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Iriskhanov can't keep his opponent in guard - Farthington advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Farthington content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Iriskhanov tries to get to full guard but Farthington has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Farthington is taking a breather. Iriskhanov 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. Farthington stands up from half guard. Nice takedown defense from Iriskhanov. No joy for Farthington on that attempt. Farthington avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Nice takedown defense from Iriskhanov. No joy for Farthington on that attempt. Farthington shoots and misses and Iriskhanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Farthington staying out of range there. Iriskhanov cracks Farthington with an open hand slap. Farthington shoots for a takedown but Iriskhanov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Farthington has his takedown stuffed and Iriskhanov counters with a two punch combo. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Farthington fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Farthington will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Iriskhanov throws the left hand but Farthington avoids the punch easily. Iriskhanov scores with a hook to the body. Farthington takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Iriskhanov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Farthington. 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 Jeremiah Farthington will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Farthington shoots in for a takedown but Iriskhanov shows good takedown defense. Iriskhanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Farthington staying out of range there. Eduard Iriskhanov seems to be getting the better of the standup. Iriskhanov stuns Farthington with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Farthington fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Farthington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Iriskhanov moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Donk. Iriskhanov catches Farthington right on the button with a cross. Jeremiah Farthington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Farthington tries for a takedown but Iriskhanov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremiah Farthington. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Farthington shoots in looking for a takedown. Iriskhanov tries to sprawl out of it but Farthington keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Iriskhanov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Iriskhanov misses with a wild body shot. Iriskhanov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Iriskhanov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Farthington tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Iriskhanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Iriskhanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Farthington sees it coming and avoids it easily. Iriskhanov leaves Farthington with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Jeremiah Farthington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Iriskhanov lands with a good body shot. Nice takedown defense from Iriskhanov. No joy for Farthington on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Iriskhanov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Farthington circles away quickly and effectively. Farthington fails with the takedown letting Iriskhanov counter with a right hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Iriskhanov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Farthington in his tracks. A big left from Iriskhanov misses. Jab, jab by Iriskhanov - just one landing. Farthington shoots in looking for a takedown but Iriskhanov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Farthington's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Farthington shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Iriskhanov as he avoids it easily. Iriskhanov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Farthington's head backwards. A slow jab from Iriskhanov misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Farthington has his takedown stuffed letting Iriskhanov counter with a right hand. Farthington slips a jab and a cross from Iriskhanov.
Farthington shoots in for a double leg but Iriskhanov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Farthington. Iriskhanov throws a half hearted mid kick. Iriskhanov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Farthington circles away quickly and effectively. Farthington fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Iriskhanov misses with a looping left. Farthington misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Iriskhanov swings for the body but Farthington moves out of range.
No luck for Farthington with that takedown attempt. Iriskhanov looks to land a left hand but Farthington moved out of range nicely. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Farthington shoots in for a double leg but Iriskhanov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduard Iriskhanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Iriskhanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Iriskhanov leaves Farthington with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Farthington moves out of range of the strikes. Farthington looks to land a combination. Iriskhanov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Farthington misses with a double jab.
Farthington looks for a takedown but Iriskhanov sprawls well. Iriskhanov throws a shot from downtown. Farthington moves away and avoids it. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Farthington tries for a takedown but Iriskhanov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremiah Farthington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Farthington shoots in for a takedown but Iriskhanov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Iriskhanov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Farthington has time to react.
It looks like Jeremiah Farthington has been cut. Farthington fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Iriskhanov avoids it really well and circles away. Iriskhanov lands a jab to Farthington's midsection. Iriskhanov throws a right and a left that both miss. Eduard Iriskhanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Farthington shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Iriskhanov defends it nicely. Iriskhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Farthington was well out of range. Poor timing from Iriskhanov.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Farthington looks for a takedown but Iriskhanov sprawls well. Farthington avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Iriskhanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Iriskhanov throws a hook to the side of Farthington's head but Farthington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. No luck with that takedown attempt from Farthington. Farthington shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Farthington takes one on the button. Farthington shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Iriskhanov as he avoids it easily. Farthington shoots in for a takedown but Iriskhanov shows good takedown defense. Iriskhanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Farthington takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Iriskhanov loads up on a big right hand but Farthington slips the punch. No luck with that takedown attempt from Farthington. Iriskhanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Iriskhanov throws a shot from downtown. Farthington moves away and avoids it. Farthington fails with a takedown attempt. Iriskhanov tries to land a front kick but Farthington steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Farthington shoots in and drives through. Iriskhanov sprawls well. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Iriskhanov thows a left - swing and a miss! Farthington fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight! Eduard Iriskhanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Iriskhanov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduard Iriskhanov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Joaquin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Tarasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rickson Joaquin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Yuri Tarasov's chin.
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225 cm
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185 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rickson Joaquin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuri Tarasov! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Joaquin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tarasov. Tarasov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Joaquin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Joaquin blocks a head kick by Tarasov.
Tarasov tries to bum rush Joaquin with a series of wild strikes but Joaquin uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A shot to the liver by Tarasov. Beautiful body shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. That kick from Tarasov tenderised Joaquin's leg. Joaquin is trying to keep his angry face on. Tarasov connects with a solid leg kick. Joaquin throws a wild hook but Tarasov just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Joaquin gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Tarasov raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuri Tarasov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Threpoynt Wonforr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, KRS One - Step Into a World. John Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Jackson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Threpoynt Wonforr! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jackson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wonforr on his heels. He'll look to pass Wonforr's guard now, I'm sure. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Wonforr is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Wonforr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck. Wonforr stands up from Jackson's guard - Wonforr perhaps looking for a knockout. Wonforr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wonforr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing. Jackson throws a one two combo.
Wonforr clinches. Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Wonforr lands a hook to the side of the head. Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Wonforr's shoulder, as Wonforr tries to avoid the shot. Jackson misses with a hook. Wonforr closes the distance but Jackson moves to the side and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jackson cracks a nice hook into Wonforr's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Wonforr's head. 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! Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wonforr moves away. Threpoynt Wonforr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Wonforr tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance. Jackson throws a good cross that connects.
Wonforr fails in his attempt to clinch. Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Wonforr tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range. Jackson misses the shot to the body. Wonforr moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off. Jackson scores with a body shot.
Wonforr tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Wonforr wants to clinch but Jackson slips to the side and Jackson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wonforr tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance. Wonforr has managed to clinch.
Wonforr scores with a nice hook to the head. Wonforr has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Wonforr lands an elbow inside. Jackson can't get the takedown.
Wonforr working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Wonforr scores with a nice short uppercut. Wonforr gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Jackson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wonforr up against the cage. Wonforr gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Wonforr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Wonforr prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wonforr lands a nice uppercut. Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Wonforr has the dominant position. Wonforr throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson. Jackson avoids the elbow strike from Wonforr, against the cage.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Nice cross by Jackson. Wonforr slips a straight right by Jackson. Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wonforr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like John Jackson has been cut. Jackson misses with an uppercut. Wonforr saw that one coming. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wonforr as he avoids it easily. Wonforr defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand. 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 John Jackson will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on John Jackson's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wonforr tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Wonforr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Wonforr slips a jab from Jackson. Jackson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wonforr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Wonforr defending against the ground and pound. Wonforr being controlled for a moment. Wonforr is looking to regain half guard here but Jackson keeps moving and retains side control. You can see the frustration on Wonforr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson wants to control but Wonforr is keeping him busy. Jackson tries to move to mount but Wonforr blocks the move with his legs. Jackson wants to control but Wonforr is keeping him busy. Jackson working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Jackson trying to control the position but Wonforr is working away. Jackson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wonforr sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Wonforr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Jackson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Wonforr defending against the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wonforr keeps working. Jackson cracks Wonforr with a big right hand but Wonforr just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jackson scoring with punches and elbows. Jackson wants to control but Wonforr is keeping him busy. Jackson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Jackson working away. Jackson just content to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wonforr is not content to let Jackson control the position. Wonforr is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Jackson is working Wonforr over with some ground and pound from side control. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jackson tries to move to mount but Wonforr blocks the move with his legs. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Jackson dominated that second round. The cut man is working on John Jackson's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Wonforr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson. Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Wonforr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Wonforr tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range. Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Wonforr moves away and avoids it. Jackson connects with a looping right hand.
Jackson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wonforr is trying to defend but Jackson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Jackson misses with a head shot. Wonforr uses the momentum to regain guard. Wonforr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Wonforr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Wonforr is retaining full guard. Jackson is looking to pass into half guard but Wonforr pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Wonforr is in guard. Wonforr won't allow Jackson to sweep him here. Threpoynt Wonforr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! John Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wonforr wants to stand but Jackson is controlling his posture from full guard. Jackson wants to sweep here but Wonforr controlling him for the moment. Wonforr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Wonforr postures up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jackson wants to sweep here but Wonforr controlling him for the moment. Wonforr wanted to stand there but Jackson had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackson trying to control the position here. Jackson is looking to stand up but Wonforr isn't so interested in that idea. Jackson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. John Jackson wasn't doing enough on the ground. Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson digs a good hook to Wonforr's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wonforr tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Nice shot lands for Jackson. Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Wonforr. Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wonforr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wonforr slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat. Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Wonforr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Wonforr moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
And that's the end of the fight! John Jackson showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27 Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Jackson! After the fight, John Jackson 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Custer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcel Madnick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Custer might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to History´s Stranglers by The Bronx. Madnick has chosen Mad Man as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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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
14 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Custer! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcel Madnick! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Madnick misses with a low kick as Custer jumps back. Custer tries to keep at a distance but Madnick has taken the fight into the clinch. Custer lands a right hand. Madnick misses with a body punch.
Madnick blocking some punches.
Custer tries to circle away but Madnick has him pinned against the cage. Madnick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Custer has a couple of punches blocked by Madnick.
Madnick blocks a body shot from Custer. Madnick throws a head punch that misses. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Madnick. Custer manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Custer. Madnick does a little dance to reset his feet. A bone on bone clash there as Madnick blocks the leg kick.
Madnick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Custer swats him away and circles back towards the center. Madnick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Madnick lands with a shot to the body. Madnick swings away with a leg kick that misses. A solid leg kick lands there for Custer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Madnick ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Custer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Custer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Madnick.
It looks like Jesse Custer has been cut. Madnick on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Custer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Madnick. Madnick lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Custer missing with a left hand there. Madnick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Custer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Madnick. Madnick circles away out of range and recomposes himself. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Madnick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A leg kick checked by Madnick. Marcel Madnick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Custer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Custer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Madnick was well out of range. Poor timing from Custer. Madnick moves out of range as Custer strikes. Donk. Madnick catches Custer right on the button with a cross. Custer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Custer is rocked! Madnick fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Custer to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Custer looks to clinch but Madnick throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Custer taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Marcel Madnick! A relieved looking Marcel Madnick 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Adolf Ellenberger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eron Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ellenberger comes to the cage accompanied by Soldier. The key to victory for Adolf Ellenberger has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adolf Ellenberger! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eron Silva! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Silva shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ellenberger napping and manages to drive through into side control! 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. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Ellenberger can't do much from the bottom here. Ellenberger is working to avoid the ground and pound but Silva connects with a decent elbow. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Silva working away. Ellenberger is looking to regain half guard here but Silva keeps moving and retains side control. Ellenberger is not content to let Silva control the position. Ellenberger is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it. Ellenberger is not content to let Silva control the position. 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. Silva working away. Ellenberger stops Silva from passing to mount. Silva controls the position from side control. Ellenberger takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Silva decides to stand back up. Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ellenberger is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Ellenberger circles away and we're back to standing. Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ellenberger circles away. Ellenberger moves away from the strike by Silva. Silva shoots in but no luck this time. Adolf Ellenberger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eron Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ellenberger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Silva throws a big shot that misses. Ellenberger lands with a kick to the temple. Silva shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Eron Silva has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Silva pushes Ellenberger away with a front kick. Silva throws a nice looking combination but Ellenberger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Ellenberger keeps the fight on the outside. Ellenberger misses with a head kick.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Ellenberger misses with a body shot.
Ellenberger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Silva shoots in for a takedown but Ellenberger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Eron Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ellenberger throws a jab when Silva was well out of range. Horrible takedown by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Ellenberger which made him look bad. Silva instigates a clinch. Silva drags the fight down to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ellenberger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Ellenberger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Ellenberger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Ellenberger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Ellenberger stopping the sweep attempt from Silva. Ellenberger prevents Silva from getting back to his feet. Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Ellenberger passes Silva's left leg - he's now in half guard. Silva tries to kick Ellenberger off but Ellenberger keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ellenberger is trying to control. Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Ellenberger is trying for a kimura here. Silva looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Ellenberger wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adolf Ellenberger! After winning the bout, Adolf Ellenberger 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikio Okita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Summers's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Meatloaf: In The Land Of The Pigs. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dylan Summers! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
29 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikio Okita! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Okita bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Summers closes the distance and pushes Okita back into the cage. Okita looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Summers misses with the head strike.
Summers misses with a punch to the body.
Summers taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Okita wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Summers has him pressed against the cage. Summers misses with some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Summers. Okita prevents a body shot from Summers. Summers prevents Okita from breaking the clinch. Okita has had enough of the clinch but Summers keeps him there for the moment. Okita has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Summers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Okita is trying to break free. Okita breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Summers wants to clinch up but Okita keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Okita keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okita jabbing away but nothing is landing. Summers staying out of range there. Okita throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Summers sees it coming and avoids it easily. Okita throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Summers counters with a nice uppercut. Summers throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Okita tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Summers is in Okita's guard. Okita 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. Summers stops Okita from standing up. Okita utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Summers wants to control from the top but Okita keeps moving. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Okita managing to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dylan Summers. Summers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab lands there for Okita. Summers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Okita as he jumps to the side. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nice shot by Summers. Summers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. No luck for Summers with that takedown attempt. Summers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Summers wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Summers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Okita sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Summers somewhat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Summers. That's going to take a lot out of him. Okita shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Summers sprawls well. Summers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Okita gets slowly back to his feet. Summers is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Okita throws a body punch but Summers moves out of range. Okita misses with a straight left. Summers takes one on the button. Okita looks to score with a jab to the body but Summers is just out of range. Okita misses with a few strikes there.
Summers wants to land a leg kick but Okita is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Okita moves out of range as Summers throws a body kick.
Okita fails with a takedown attempt. Nice defenses there by Summers. Summers looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Summers not landing any meaningful shots this time. Summers looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Okita desperately trying to maintain half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Summers dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Summers looks to score with a jab to the body but Okita is just out of range. Summers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okita getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Summers throws the left hand but Okita avoids the punch easily. Okita lands a body shot.
Okita shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Summers pinned against the cage. Summers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Summers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Summers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Summers takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Okita avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Summers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Okita misses the shot to the body. Dylan Summers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The fight stays on the outside here - Summers looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Okita keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Summers moves out of range as Okita strikes. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Okita is defended easily by Summers. Okita stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Okita wants it to stay on the feet. Summers drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Summers forces Okita back against the cage and clinches. Summers trying to stall but Okita improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Okita is looking for a takedown. Dylan Summers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikio Okita. Okita blocks an uppercut.
Summers tries to work over Okita's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Okita has had enough of the clinch but Summers keeps him there for the moment. Okita goes for a takedown attempt but Summers pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Okita misses the jab. Okita throws a big shot that misses. Summers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Okita avoids it really well and circles away. Okita looks to score with a jab to the body but Summers is just out of range. Okita takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Okita thuds a left hand into Summers's body. Okita avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Okita slips under a jab. Summers drives through and clinches with Okita against the cage.
Okita tries to break free but Summers pushes him back against the cage. Summers displaying some good clinch control by pressing Okita up against the cage. A battle for position here, against the cage. Okita tries to score a body lock takedown but Summers shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Summers is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Okita is defending well. Summers stalling the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Okita manages to break the clinch.
Summers scores with a takedown into Okita's guard. Summers is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Okita keeping moving, preventing Summers from controlling successfully. Summers controls from within his opponent's guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Okita uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Summers dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Summers lands a slapping body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Summers looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Summers scores with a decent looking hook. Summers fails with a takedown attempt. Okita connects with a nice looking jab.
Summers throws a nice looking combination but Okita bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Summers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Summers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okita swings for the body but Summers moves out of range.
Summers tries a low kick but Okita avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Okita scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Summers stops Okita from passing to mount. Okita trying to control the position but Summers is working away. Okita advances to mount. Summers regains half guard. Okita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Summers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Okita. Okita stalling away here and it's allowed Summers to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Okita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Summers swivels though and keeps the full guard. Okita trying to control but Summers is working from the bottom. Summers throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mikio Okita has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Okita stopping the sweep attempt from Summers.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Okita passes Summers's left leg - he's now in half guard. Okita prevents Summers from improving his position. Okita is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Summers defends it well. Okita is looking to take a break and control but Summers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Okita trying to pass the guard but Summers defending well. Summers wants to get back to full guard but Okita has passed into side control. Dylan Summers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Summers holding on. Okita tries to advance to mount but can't. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Okita throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that's the end of the fight! Mikio Okita comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Summers 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan Summers! Dylan Summers bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Rood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rood has chosen - as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Brad Rood was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
26 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hunter Rose! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
29 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brad Rood! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rood lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rose takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rood bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rose's head backwards. Rood misses the shot to the body. Rose misses with a jab to the body
and Rood counters with an outside leg kick.
Rood throws out a loose jab but Rose uses good head movement to avoid it. Rose throws a body punch but Rood moves out of range. Rood shoots in looking for a takedown. Rose tries to sprawl out of it but Rood keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rose manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Rose moves out of range as Rood throws a body kick.
Rose fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. The fighters circling - Rood throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Rood avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Rood pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rose back to the cage. Rood follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Rood shoots in and drives through. Rose sprawls well. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rose attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Rood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rose misses with an uppercut. Rood throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rose counters with a nice leg kick. No luck with that takedown attempt from Rood. Hunter Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Rood. Rood throws a series of punches but Rose moves out of range. Rood throws a hook but Rose avoids it easily. Rood misses with a looping left. Rood throws a leg kick which misses Rose's front leg but catches the back leg as Rose tries to avoid it. Rose stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Rose moves out of range as Rood strikes. Rood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rose sees it coming and avoids it easily. Rose throws a lazy right hand but Rood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Rose throws a solid leg kick but Rood takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rose. Rose throws a body punch but Rood moves out of range. Rood getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Rood scores with a three punch combo!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rood lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rood throws a poor cross that misses
and Rose counters with a stiff right hand. Rood connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rose's hands. Rose thows a left - swing and a miss! Rose staying out of range there. Rood closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Rose tries to get back to half guard but can't. Rose regains half guard. Rood tries to pass to full mount but Rose defends it. Rood stalling away here and it's allowed Rose to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rose wants to sweep here but Rood controlling him for the moment. Rose keeping moving, preventing Rood from controlling successfully. Rood is stalling in the full guard. Rose lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rood! Rose tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rood is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Rose controlling from mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Rood dominated that round. That's time! Rose's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Rose throws a sloppy head kick and Rood moves out of range easily. Rose throws a body kick that misses. Rose looks to score with a jab to the body but Rood is just out of range. Rood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rose. Rose slips under a jab. Rose tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rood was well out of range. Poor timing from Rose. Rose misses with a left hand and Rood counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rose won't be happy with that. Rood wants to control but Rose is keeping him busy. Rose is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Rood is looking to take a break and control but Rose is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Nice strikes from Rood there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rood seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rose does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Rose wants to control but Rood is keeping busy and won't allow it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rood is taking a breather. Rose 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. Rood wants to control but Rose is keeping him busy. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Brad Rood wasn't active enough on the ground. Rose throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rood on the side of the head. Rood checks a low kick from Rose. Rose throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Rose. Rose defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rood. Hunter Rose is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rood lands with a cross. Rose slips under a jab from Rood. Rose changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Rose looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick misses from Rose. Rose throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brad Rood seems to be getting the better of the standup. Rood shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rose but Rose pushes him off and we're back to square one. Rose throws a hook but Rood blocks it. Brad Rood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rose scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rood takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Rose looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Rood avoids the head kick by Rose.
Rood shoots in looking for a takedown. Rose tries to sprawl out of it but Rood keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rose manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Hunter Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Rood. Rose moves forwards but Rood connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rose ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rood moves away. Rose displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rood. Rose misses with the combination.
Rood misses with a low kick.
Rood on the wrong end of a nice hook. Rose misses with a body shot.
Rose digs a good hook to Rood's body.
Rood scores with a hook. Rood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rose circles away quickly and effectively. Rood misses with a few strikes there.
Rood swings for the body but Rose moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rose wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Rose misses with a straight right. Rose connects with the punch. Rood moves out of range of the strikes. Rood 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. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rose moves away. Rose lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Rose throws a body punch but Rood moves out of range. Rood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rose manages to avoid it. The fighters circling - Rood throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Rood moves forwards but Rose connects with a nice, crisp jab. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Rose scores with a kick to the midsection. Rood shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Rood is breathing heavily. Good shot there by Rose. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Rose 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Rose tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rood was well out of range. Poor timing from Rose. Rood scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. A head kick misses from Rose. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rood. Rood checks a low kick from Rose. Rose scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rood doesn't seem bothered though. Rose thows a body shot but no joy. Rose scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Rood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rose sees it coming and avoids it easily. Rood slips a straight right by Rose. Rose scores with a decent looking hook. Rood looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rose is fending him off so far but Rood persists. Nope, Rose circles away and we're back to standing. Rose throws a body punch but Rood moves out of range. Rose misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Good shot there by Rose. A head kick by Rood misses and Rose counters with a lovely straight right hand! Rood misses with an uppercut. Rose tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Rood drops his hands momentarily and Rose takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Rood misses with a looping right. A swing and a miss from Rood. Rood fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Hunter Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Rood. Rose ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rood moves away. Rood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rose. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rose, right into the meat.
Rood jabs at Rose's body. Rose slips under a jab. Rose connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rose finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rose fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rood manages to avoid it. Rood shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rose sprawls well. Rose wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rood gets slowly back to his feet. Rood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Rose throws a series of punches but Rood moves out of range. Nice defenses there by Rood. Rose fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big left from Rose misses. Rose swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rood throws a sloppy head kick and Rose moves out of range easily. Rood pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Rood lands a body shot.
Rose throws a hook but Rood blocks it. Rood lands a really nice looking cross but Rose seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rose throws a head kick but Rood moves out of range.
Rose throws a body kick that misses. Rose misses with a looping right. Rose tried to score with a low kick but Rood checks it. Rose throws a solid leg kick but Rood takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rose. Rood throws a body punch but Rose moves out of range. Rood walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rose checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Rood with a lazy takedown attempt and Rose counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Rood misses with an uppercut. Rose saw that one coming. Rose throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rose. A cross from Rood lands. A slow jab from Rood misses its intended target. Rood looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rose. Rose jabs Rood right on the nose. Rood blinks but takes it well. Rose uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rood. Rood misses with a series of wild punches.
Rood throws a leg kick but Rose moved away. Rose throws a series of punches but Rood avoids them all with ease. Rood misses with a left hand and Rose counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. This has been an exciting period of action! Rood misses with a wild body shot. Rose ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Rose moves into range and connects with a jab. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Rood looks to throw the jab but Rose is out of range. Nice shot lands for Rood. Rose looks to land a right hand but Rood moved out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! Hunter Rose showed his dominance in that final round. I think Rose 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hunter Rose! An out of breath and clearly excited Hunter Rose thanked Legion of Pain Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ferdinando Ferrari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leandro Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rodrigues's choice of entrance music: New Order Blue Monday. Leandro Rodrigues 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 welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ferdinando Ferrari! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leandro Rodrigues! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rodrigues misses with a straight right. Rodrigues on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rodrigues throws a jab when Ferrari was well out of range. The fighters circling - Rodrigues throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A nice leg kick lands there from Ferrari. Ferrari misses with a straight right. Ferrari throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodrigues. Rodrigues throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ferrari stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Ferrari dips to his left and cracks Rodrigues with an uppercut! Rodrigues throws a series of punches but Ferrari avoids them all with ease. Ferrari scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. A looping hook to the body misses from Rodrigues. Ferrari does a little dance to reset his feet. Rodrigues misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ferrari lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Ferrari closes the distance and clinches up with Rodrigues, looking for a takedown. Ferrari pushes Rodrigues against the cage but Rodrigues circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rodrigues misses with a wild body shot. Ferrari shoots in for a takedown but Rodrigues shows good takedown defense. Rodrigues tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Ferrari lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Ferrari chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ferrari shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rodrigues defends it nicely. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ferdinando Ferrari. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferrari. Ferrari tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodrigues swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Ferrari rushes Rodrigues and presses him up against the cage. Rodrigues looking for a takedown. Ferrari prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rodrigues wants a takedown but no success here.
Ferrari doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rodrigues is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ferrari gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Ferrari misses with a punch to the body.
Ferrari tries to score a body lock takedown but Rodrigues shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Ferrari drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rodrigues pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rodrigues misses with a body shot.
Ferrari scores with a sloppy right hand. Rodrigues should have avoided that one. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ferrari fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rodrigues has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ferrari connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rodrigues. Rodrigues circles away out of range and recomposes himself. The fight stays on the outside here - Ferrari looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Ferdinando Ferrari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ferrari feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rodrigues's calf. Ferrari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Rodrigues thows a left - swing and a miss! Rodrigues ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Rodrigues throws a right hand that Ferrari ducks under and follows up with a left that Ferrari also avoids with ease. Ferrari goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Leandro Rodrigues is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ferrari dodges the punch combination from Rodrigues.
Ferrari feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rodrigues's calf. Ferrari lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rodrigues takes a step back to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Excellent takedown into side control there by Ferrari. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Rodrigues is looking to regain half guard here but Ferrari keeps moving and retains side control. Ferrari lands some shots froms side control. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ferrari working the ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ferrari is working Rodrigues over with some ground and pound from side control. Ferrari working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Ferrari landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Rodrigues taking a bit of punishment here - Ferrari scoring with strikes. Rodrigues is pushing Ferrari's head away, looking to escape. Ferrari manages to hold on to the position though. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Rodrigues tries to buck Ferrari off but Ferrari is having none of it. Ferrari cracks Rodrigues with a big elbow. Ferrari lands a nice forearm strike. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ferrari trying to control the position but Rodrigues is working away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ferdinando Ferrari dominated that round. That's time! Ferrari's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Good leg kick by Ferrari there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ferrari looks to land a left hand but Rodrigues moved out of range nicely. Ferrari throws a half hearted mid kick. Rodrigues thows a body shot but no joy. Ferrari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodrigues.
The fighters circling - Rodrigues throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A swing and a miss from Rodrigues. Rodrigues throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferrari sees it coming and avoids it easily. Ferrari tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodrigues paws at him with a jab and circles away. Ferrari is looking to clinch. Ferrari defending well as Rodrigues loads up on a big left hand. Ferrari throws a hook but Rodrigues blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Good leg kick by Ferrari there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ferrari closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rodrigues quickly recovers to half guard. Ferrari is trying to control. Rodrigues wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Ferrari seems to be looking for submissions.
Rodrigues pushes Ferrari off looking to stand but Ferrari dives back in and keeps control.
Ferrari trying to control from half guard but Rodrigues is working away. Ferrari not landing any meaningful shots this time. Ferrari throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Ferrari wants to take a breather but Rodrigues is having none of it. Ferrari not landing any meaningful shots this time. Rodrigues wants to get back to his feet.
Ferrari 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Ferrari is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rodrigues doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ferrari.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ferrari prevents Rodrigues from standing back up.
Rodrigues has hold of Ferrari's hands but Ferrari slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rodrigues taking some punishment here, with Ferrari in his half guard. Rodrigues has hold of Ferrari's hands but Ferrari slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Rodrigues wants to improve his position but Ferrari is controlling well.
Ferdinando Ferrari overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Rodrigues trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Ferrari lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ferrari goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rodrigues is on top in guard.
Rodrigues postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rodrigues avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rodrigues with a flurry of punches that miss. Rodrigues trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferrari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ferrari manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ferrari paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Rodrigues fails to land with a series of punches.
Ferrari goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A nice inside leg kick there by Ferrari. That's going to slow Rodrigues down. Ferrari connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rodrigues momentarily.
Rodrigues's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Rodrigues takes a kick to the side of the head. Rodrigues chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ferrari can pounce on him.
Rodrigues will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rodrigues closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Ferrari connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rodrigues connects with a nice looking jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Ferrari tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rodrigues manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Rodrigues moves out of range of the strikes. Ferrari lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ferdinando Ferrari dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ferrari cracks Rodrigues with a good jab. Rodrigues fails to land with a series of punches.
Ferrari connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Ferrari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ferdinando Ferrari is winning the standup battle so far. Rodrigues lands with a nice combination. Ferrari backs away looking to recover. A big right from Rodrigues misses. Ferrari fails in his attempt to clinch. Ferrari misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut
and Ferrari cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Rodrigues throws a shot from downtown. Ferrari moves away and avoids it. Ferrari shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rodrigues sprawls well. Rodrigues wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ferrari gets slowly back to his feet. Rodrigues throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ferrari on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rodrigues avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ferrari. Ferrari tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodrigues paws at him with a jab and circles away. Ferrari scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Ferrari looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rodrigues is fending him off so far but Ferrari persists. Nope, Rodrigues circles away and we're back to standing. Ferrari looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Rodrigues misses with a hook
and Ferrari counters with a good low kick that Rodrigues was not able to check. Rodrigues takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Ferrari tries to clinch but Rodrigues is having none of it. Rodrigues swats away the attempt to clinch by Ferrari. Good exchange - Rodrigues coming out on top. Leandro Rodrigues has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ferrari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Ferrari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodrigues fails to land with a series of punches.
Rodrigues throws a series of punches but Ferrari moves out of range. Rodrigues defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ferrari. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ferdinando Ferrari. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ferrari connects with a looping right hand.
Ferrari closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ferrari misses with the ground and pound. Rodrigues defending against the ground and pound. Ferrari tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Rodrigues stops Ferrari from passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ferrari working away. Ferrari grinds an elbow into Rodrigues's temple. Ferrari trying to control the position but Rodrigues is working away. Rodrigues struggling a bit here. Ferdinando Ferrari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Rodrigues is trying to get back to his feet. A lull in the action here as Ferrari stalls from top position. Ferrari looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rodrigues is looking for a sweep. Ferrari tries to advance to mount but can't. Rodrigues is pushing Ferrari's head away, looking to escape. Ferrari manages to hold on to the position though. Rodrigues tries to buck Ferrari off but Ferrari is having none of it. Ferrari is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Sloppy strikes there by Ferrari. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Ferrari slows the pace down. Ferrari trying to control the action but Rodrigues is working from the bottom. Ferrari controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Ferdinando Ferrari showed his dominance in that final round. Well Ferrari 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ferdinando Ferrari! During a confident post fight interview, Ferdinando Ferrari 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Doc Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas comes to the cage accompanied by Lunatic Fringe by Red Ryder. The crowd seem to be enjoying Smith's choice of entrance music: Redman - Da goodness. 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 welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
28 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doc Thomas! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
28 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Smith! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Thomas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thomas lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
Thomas thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Smith if he has to take too many more of those.
Thomas throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side. Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Thomas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith. Smith misses with an uppercut. Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith takes one to the chin there. Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away. Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away. Thomas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Smith throws a series of punches but Thomas avoids them all with ease. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith. Smith shoots in and bounces Thomas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Thomas has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though. Thomas has control of Smith's left arm, preventing Smith from doing any damage. Thomas'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. Thomas keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Doc Thomas has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Smith checks a leg kick. Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt. Smith cracks a nice hook into Thomas's ribs. Thomas throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it. Smith checks the leg kick. Thomas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thomas. This has been an exciting period of action! Thomas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. A right-left combo lands from Smith. Smith throws a lazy right hand but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range. Thomas slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Thomas misses the jab. Smith scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Doc Thomas has been cut. Thomas misses with the combination.
Frank Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet. The fight stays on the outside here - Thomas looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Smith misses the jab. Smith tries for a takedown but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Doc Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Smith. Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas lands a body shot.
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thomas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet. This has been an exciting period of action! Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Smith fakes the leg kick and cracks Thomas in the body. Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas. A head kick misses from Thomas. Thomas looking to score a takedown here. Smith is defending well but Thomas drives through and ends up in Smith's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Smith looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Thomas puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Thomas is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position. Thomas works his foot free and advances to mount. Smith takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Thomas lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Smith tries to hold on but Thomas pushes him away. 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 Doc Thomas will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Doc Thomas's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Thomas slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Thomas avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith throws a series of strikes that have Thomas backpedaling.
Thomas scores with a nice strike. Smith lands with a right hand. Thomas moves into range and connects with a jab. Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thomas doesn't seem bothered though. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Smith throws a leg kick which misses Thomas's front leg but catches the back leg as Thomas tries to avoid it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Smith thumps Thomas with a low kick. Thomas misses with a leg kick and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Thomas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Thomas scores with a leg kick.
Frank Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round. Thomas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thomas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Frank Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Thomas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Thomas lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smith will feel that in the morning. Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thomas counters with a nice body shot. Thomas moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off. Thomas moves out of range as Smith strikes. Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing. Thomas thows a body shot but no joy. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thomas.
Thomas throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. Donk. Smith catches Thomas right on the button with a cross. Smith throws a leg kick but Thomas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Thomas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith. 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! Smith misses with a left hand and Thomas counters with a nice body shot. Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thomas counters with a right hand to the body. Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away. Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Smith is breathing heavily. Smith throws a combination that misses and Thomas counters with a nice body kick. Smith lands with a good body shot. Thomas misses with a looping left. Smith slips a jab and a cross from Thomas.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range. Smith throws a looping overhand right but Thomas ducks down to avoid it. Thomas moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Thomas sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Smith looks to land a body kick but Thomas moved away. Smith swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas scores with a nice body kick.
Thomas thows a body shot but no joy. Thomas motions for Smith to come forward. Thomas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Smith swings widly with a right hand
enabling Thomas to counter with a crisp jab. A nice combination there by Thomas.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride. Smith misses with a low kick as Thomas jumps back. Thomas lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand. Thomas throws a front kick that sends Smith stumbling back into the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing. Smith misses with a looping right. Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Smith throws a hook but Thomas blocks it. Thomas connects with the punch. Thomas misses with a wild body shot. Thomas missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Thomas cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Thomas makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Smith really felt that one! The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Thomas throws a jab when Smith was well out of range. Thomas tries to clinch up. Thomas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doc Thomas dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Doc Thomas'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!
Thomas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thomas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Thomas throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Smith counters with a nice uppercut. Thomas throws a leg kick letting Smith counter with a right hand. Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Thomas cracks the inside of Smith's front leg. Thomas throws a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Thomas. Thomas jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith misses with a leg kick. Thomas on the wrong end of a nice hook. Thomas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Smith has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Thomas.
That's one minute gone in the round. Thomas looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely. Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab. Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomas throws out the jab. Thomas slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Thomas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks. Thomas misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely. Thomas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Thomas connects with a solid leg kick. Thomas throws a front kick that sends Smith stumbling back into the cage. Thomas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thomas counters with a good low kick that Smith was not able to check.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Smith slips under a jab from Thomas. Smith fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Thomas to the ground. Smith is now in Thomas's guard. 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! Thomas trying to control the position here. Thomas lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Smith! Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't. Thomas dominating with strikes here. Smith is in a horrible position here. Thomas smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Thomas trying to control but he's not successful this time. Thomas scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Smith tries to hold on but Thomas pushes him away. Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Thomas has a good base and remains in mount. Thomas controlling from mount. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! A nice elbow there by Thomas. Thomas punishing his opponent with strikes. Doc Thomas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Smith is squirming around, avoiding Thomas's attempts to control the action. Thomas looking to finish Smith with some ground and pound. This is bad for Smith! Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
Thomas landing punches. Smith is looking to improve his position but Thomas isn't that keen on the idea. Frank Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Thomas trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Thomas 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. Thomas looking to control and managing it successfully. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Smith regains half guard. Thomas looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Thomas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Smith is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thomas scores with a couple of nice shots. Doc Thomas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Smith moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Doc Thomas showed his dominance in that final round. Well Thomas 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doc Thomas! Doc Thomas very nearly forgot to thank - - - - - All Nutrients 160 - - - - - amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Renan St Juste (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juho Pennanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Renan St Juste! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Juho Pennanen! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pennanen throws the left hand but St Juste avoids the punch easily. St Juste comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Pennanen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Pennanen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. St Juste throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pennanen. St Juste bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. St Juste lands a nice shot to the body.
Pennanen tries a low kick but St Juste avoids it. St Juste lands with an uppercut that bounces Pennanen off the cage and back into range. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Pennanen throws a leg kick and St Juste counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Pennanen is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Pennanen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from St Juste. St Juste thows a leg kick but Pennanen checks it and Pennanen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Pennanen tries to clinch but St Juste moves out of range. St Juste throws out a powerful jab. St Juste lands a nice looking body kick. St Juste uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pennanen.
That's one minute gone in the round. St Juste throws a jab but it's blocked by Pennanen. Jab from St Juste. St Juste missing with a left hand there. Pennanen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Pennanen motions for St Juste to come forward. Pennanen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Pennanen misses with a low kick. Pennanen works St Juste's body with a nice hook. Pennanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but St Juste moves away. Nice body kick from St Juste. St Juste misses with a hook. St Juste scores with a jab to the body. St Juste cracks Pennanen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. St Juste sizes up Pennanen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Pennanen misses the shot to the body. Nice body punch from St Juste. Pennanen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. St Juste smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pennanen swinging wildly here.
Pennanen looks winded! St Juste lands with an uppercut that bounces Pennanen off the cage and back into range.
Pennanen is rocked! Pennanen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from St Juste. St Juste throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Pennanen throws a nice inside leg kick. Pennanen throws a leg kick but St Juste sees it coming and moves out of range. Pennanen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. St Juste ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Renan St Juste seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pennanen checks a low kick from St Juste. St Juste just misses with a punch to the body.
Pennanen loads up on a big right hand but St Juste slips the punch. St Juste throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. St Juste connects with a single shot there. St Juste stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pennanen.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pennanen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. St Juste is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. St Juste scores with a nice right hand.
Pennanen throws a right and a left that St Juste avoids nicely. St Juste throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. St Juste misses the shot to the body. Pennanen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. St Juste thows a body shot but no joy. A slow jab from St Juste misses its intended target. Pennanen digs a good hook to St Juste's body.
St Juste gets off balance looking for a body kick and Pennanen counters with a lovely straight right hand! Pennanen throws a solid leg kick but St Juste takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pennanen. St Juste thows a body shot but no joy. St Juste is looking to slow Pennanen down with leg kicks. St Juste ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pennanen moves away. St Juste throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
St Juste swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. St Juste throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pennanen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. This has been an exciting period of action! Pennanen misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slow jab from Pennanen misses its intended target. Pennanen lands a body shot.
St Juste misses with a wild body shot. Pennanen lands a jab to St Juste's midsection. Pennanen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pennanen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. St Juste connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pennanen's hands. St Juste avoids the body shot from Pennanen.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! St Juste cracks Pennanen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. St Juste with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pennanen to score with a decent uppercut. St Juste throws a low kick, looking for Pennanen's leg but Pennanen calmly moves out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renan St Juste dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
St Juste thows a left - swing and a miss! St Juste checks a leg kick. St Juste with a nice cross. An inside leg kick lands from St Juste. Pennanen throws a leg kick and St Juste counters with a nice body kick. St Juste is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pennanen can do to turn this around? Pennanen takes a shot right to the bread basket. A swing and a miss from Pennanen. A bone on bone clash there as St Juste blocks the leg kick.
Pennanen avoids the body shot from St Juste.
St Juste connects with a body shot that sends Pennanen's belly button to the back. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Pennanen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Pennanen thumps St Juste with a low kick. St Juste throws a big shot that misses. Pennanen slips a jab from St Juste. St Juste lands a body shot.
Pennanen is breathing heavily. St Juste cracks Pennanen with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. St Juste connects with a crisp jab. St Juste lands a big right hand that sends Pennanen crashing to the mat! St Juste stays standing though and waves Pennanen back to his feet! Pennanen is still on wobbly legs! Can St Juste finish him? The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Pennanen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pennanen walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Pennanen limp body while St Juste jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Renan St Juste! Renan St Juste retains his welterweight title! An out of breath Renan St Juste thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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