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RYZE 34: Altered State PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gilles Le Gars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Cruz (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 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gilles Le Gars!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chad Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cruz.
Cruz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Le Gars is not content to let Cruz control the position.
Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Le Gars's head.
Cruz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cruz trying to control from half guard but Le Gars is working away.
Cruz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chad Cruz was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Le Gars stuffs the takedown.
Cruz closes the distance and clinches up with Le Gars, looking for a takedown. Cruz pushes Le Gars against the cage but Le Gars circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gilles Le Gars has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Cruz.
Cruz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Le Gars sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cruz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cruz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Le Gars avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Le Gars counters with a solid body kick.
Cruz looks winded!
Cruz shoots for a takedown but Le Gars saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown but Le Gars manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cruz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt
and Le Gars makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Cruz really felt that one!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cruz is defended easily by Le Gars.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Le Gars as he jumps to the side.
Cruz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Le Gars sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Le Gars but Le Gars pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gilles Le Gars is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Le Gars shows good takedown defense.
Chad Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz fails to land the takedown.
Cruz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Cruz with that takedown attempt.
Cruz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Le Gars sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cruz has a takedown stuffed.
Le Gars keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Gars leaves Cruz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cruz shoots and misses
and Le Gars counters with a head kick that drops Cruz to the mat! Cruz scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Cruz is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz looks for a takedown but Le Gars sprawls well.
Cruz is still on wobbly legs! Can Le Gars finish him?
Le Gars displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cruz.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cruz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Le Gars tries to avoid it but Cruz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Le Gars to the ground. Le Gars escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cruz seems to have recovered his senses.
Cruz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Le Gars avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cruz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Le Gars but Le Gars pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gilles Le Gars dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cruz tries for a takedown but Le Gars sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Le Gars shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cruz fails to land the takedown.
Gilles Le Gars has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Cruz.
Nice sprawl there from Le Gars as Cruz shoots in.
Cruz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Le Gars avoids it really well and circles away.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Le Gars as he jumps to the side.
Horrible takedown by Cruz or perhaps it was just good defense by Le Gars which made him look bad.
Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown but Le Gars sprawls well. He's pushed Cruz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gilles Le Gars is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cruz.
Cruz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cruz with a poor takedown
and Le Gars counters with a body kick that stops Cruz in his tracks momentarily.
Cruz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Le Gars tries to avoid it but Cruz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Le Gars to the ground. Le Gars escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cruz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Le Gars avoids it really well and circles away.
Cruz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Le Gars defends it nicely.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Le Gars but Le Gars pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cruz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Le Gars swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Le Gars leaves Cruz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Le Gars sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown by Cruz or perhaps it was just good defense by Le Gars which made him look bad.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Le Gars as he avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cruz.
Cruz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Le Gars tries to avoid it but Cruz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Le Gars to the ground. Le Gars escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cruz shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Cruz with that takedown attempt.
Cruz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cruz shoots in for a double leg but Le Gars sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Le Gars stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Le Gars wants it to stay on the feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cruz dives in and grabs Le Gars's left leg, looking for a takedown. Le Gars pushes down on Cruz's head and hops out.
Nice takedown defense from Le Gars. No joy for Cruz on that attempt.
Cruz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Le Gars sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cruz somewhat.
Le Gars keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cruz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz shoots for a takedown but Le Gars saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Le Gars stuffs the takedown.
Cruz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Le Gars avoids it really well and circles away.
Horrible takedown by Cruz or perhaps it was just good defense by Le Gars which made him look bad.
Cruz shoots in for a double leg but Le Gars sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Horrible takedown by Cruz or perhaps it was just good defense by Le Gars which made him look bad.
Nice takedown defense from Le Gars. No joy for Cruz on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gilles Le Gars will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Cruz fails with the takedown.
Cruz shoots for a takedown but Le Gars saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cruz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Le Gars swivels and escapes.
Gilles Le Gars has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Cruz.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Le Gars shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cruz has a takedown stuffed.
No luck for Cruz with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cruz is defended easily by Le Gars.
Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown. Le Gars tries to sprawl out of it but Cruz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Le Gars manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cruz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Le Gars is fending him off so far but Cruz persists. Nope, Le Gars circles away and we're back to standing.
Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Le Gars shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Le Gars as he avoids it easily.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Le Gars as he avoids it easily.
Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown but Le Gars manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cruz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Le Gars defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cruz.
Cruz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Le Gars pinned against the cage. Le Gars gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cruz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Le Gars tries to avoid it but Cruz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Le Gars to the ground. Le Gars escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gilles Le Gars is winning the standup battle so far.
Cruz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Le Gars pinned against the cage. Le Gars gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cruz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Le Gars swivels and escapes.
Chad Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown but Le Gars manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cruz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cruz shoots in for a double leg but Le Gars sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cruz.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice takedown defense from Le Gars. No joy for Cruz on that attempt.
Cruz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Le Gars swivels and escapes.
Cruz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cruz has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz has his takedown stuffed
and Le Gars counters with a nice body kick.
Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown but Le Gars manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cruz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cruz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Le Gars counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cruz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Le Gars circles away.
Cruz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Le Gars pinned against the cage. Le Gars gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cruz shoots in for a double leg but Le Gars sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cruz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Le Gars tries to avoid it but Cruz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Le Gars to the ground. Le Gars escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Le Gars. No joy for Cruz on that attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz shoots for a takedown but Le Gars saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Le Gars swivels and escapes.
Cruz shoots in but no luck this time.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Le Gars but Le Gars pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cruz fails with the takedown.
Cruz shoots for a takedown but Le Gars saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Le Gars moves out of range of the leg kick from Cruz.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Le Gars shows good takedown defense.
Cruz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cruz looks for a takedown but Le Gars sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cruz.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gilles Le Gars.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Le Gars, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gilles Le Gars!
During a confident post fight interview, Gilles Le Gars thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Garvey Huey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rubin Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garvey Huey comes to the cage accompanied by Jeru The Damaja - You Can't Stop The Prophet (Pete Rock Remix). Malcolm Garvey Huey has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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197 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Malcolm Garvey Huey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rubin Carter!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garvey Huey.
Garvey Huey lands a really nice looking cross but Carter seems unphased.
Garvey Huey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Garvey Huey misses with a lunging right hand
letting Carter counter with a right hand.
Garvey Huey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garvey Huey scores with a nice strike.
Carter lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carter misses with a low kick.
Carter misses with the combination.
Carter misses with a wild combination.
Garvey Huey scores with a jab.
Garvey Huey shoots in but no luck this time.
Carter throws a one two combo.
Garvey Huey is rocked!
Garvey Huey gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Carter gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Garvey Huey is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rubin Carter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Yossarian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dec Dogg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dec Dogg has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Yossarian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dec Dogg!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dogg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dogg shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dogg was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dogg controlling the position from side mount.
Dogg tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dogg fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Yossarian prevents Dogg from moving into mount.
Yossarian is trying to control Dogg's posture but Dogg avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dogg wants to stand but Yossarian has his arm trapped.
Dogg goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Yossarian rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dogg's guard! Nice work there by Yossarian!
Dogg keeping full guard, as Yossarian tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up. John Yossarian wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Yossarian lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dogg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dogg gets a double leg takedown into Yossarian's guard.
Yossarian is pulling down on Dogg's head to control his posture.
Dogg tries to stand but Yossarian is controlling from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Yossarian holds on and takes a little breather.
John Yossarian has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Yossarian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yossarian.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yossarian scores with a jab. Dogg acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yossarian lands a nice shot to the body.
Yossarian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yossarian lands a head shot.
Dogg swats away the attempt to clinch by Yossarian.
Dogg closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Yossarian to the mat! Yossarian manages to get full guard.
Dogg passes Yossarian's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dogg tries to stand but can't do so whilst Yossarian controls his leg.
Yossarian is trying is best to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dogg tries to stand and escape but Yossarian is controlling the position.
Dogg wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Yossarian uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dogg wants to stand and escape but instead Yossarian has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Dogg wants to stand up but Yossarian is controlling him.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dogg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dec Dogg will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Yossarian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dogg walks forward, straight into a front kick from Yossarian.
Yossarian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yossarian throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dogg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dogg dodges the punch combination from Yossarian.
Yossarian scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Yossarian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yossarian looks to land a right hand but Dogg moved out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yossarian.
Yossarian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dogg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dogg crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yossarian - the referee stops the clock and Dogg gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yossarian. Dogg manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yossarian scores with a decent looking hook.
Yossarian feints and then cracks Dogg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dogg down.
John Yossarian is winning the standup battle so far.
Dogg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yossarian is looking to slow Dogg down with leg kicks.
Yossarian is looking to slow Dogg down with leg kicks.
Yossarian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dec Dogg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Yossarian misses its intended target.
Horrible takedown by Dogg or perhaps it was just good defense by Yossarian which made him look bad.
Yossarian connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice jab there from Yossarian.
Yossarian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dogg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yossarian misses with a body kick.
John Yossarian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown by Dogg or perhaps it was just good defense by Yossarian which made him look bad.
Yossarian walks into a jab.
Dogg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yossarian lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dogg will feel that in the morning.
Yossarian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dogg.
Yossarian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dogg crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yossarian - the referee stops the clock and Dogg gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yossarian. Dogg manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dogg checks a low kick from Yossarian.
Yossarian throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dogg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
John Yossarian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dec Dogg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yossarian stuffs the takedown.
Dogg is breathing heavily.
Yossarian scores with a hook to the body. Dogg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yossarian's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Yossarian duly obliges.
Yossarian throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Yossarian connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dogg momentarily.
Yossarian changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Yossarian there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dogg's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yossarian shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dogg staying out of range there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yossarian.
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!
Yossarian thows a body kick. Dogg tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yossarian thuds his shin into the meat of Dogg's side.
Yossarian connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Dogg.
Yossarian lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Yossarian is looking to clinch but Dogg is avoiding it.
Yossarian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dogg gets tackled into the cage by Yossarian. Yossarian maintains the clinch.
Yossarian gets through Dogg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yossarian.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yossarian landing knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Yossarian.
Dogg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yossarian has him pressed against the cage.
Dogg wants to get back to striking at distance but Yossarian won't allow it.
Yossarian lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Yossarian dominated that second round.
That's time! Yossarian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nice body kick from Yossarian.
Yossarian looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yossarian thuds his right hand into Dogg's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dogg slips a jab from Yossarian.
Yossarian tries to land a leg kick but Dogg saw it coming and moves away.
Dogg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yossarian throws a head kick that misses.
Yossarian thows a body kick. Dogg tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Yossarian throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yossarian throws a head kick that misses
and Dogg counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dogg wants to stand but Yossarian is controlling his arm.
Yossarian tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dogg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dogg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dogg tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Yossarian is trying to improve his position.
Yossarian gets back to half guard.
Dogg wants to stand up but Yossarian is controlling the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dogg connects with a nice short shot to Yossarian's temple.
Yossarian wants to control but Dogg is keeping busy.
Yossarian is holding on to half guard well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yossarian manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yossarian has Dogg pulled in close to control his posture.
Yossarian trying to control the position.
We're going to have a standup here because John Yossarian wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Dogg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yossarian stuffs the takedown attempt from Dogg. Dogg gets slowly back to his feet.
A clash of legs there as Dogg blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dogg.
Yossarian stuns Dogg with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yossarian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dogg.
A telegraphed right hand from Dogg misses the target.
Yossarian tries to close the distance and clinch but Dogg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yossarian works the jab nicely.
Yossarian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dogg has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Yossarian.
Dogg checks a leg kick nicely.
Dogg slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yossarian lands with an uppercut that bounces Dogg off the cage and back into range.
Yossarian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dogg can do to turn this around?
Dogg dives in and grabs Yossarian's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yossarian pushes down on Dogg's head and hops out.
John Yossarian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dec Dogg.
Yossarian wants to clinch up but Dogg keeps it at a distance.
A solid body kick from Yossarian.
Yossarian clinches up with Dogg and pushes him back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dogg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yossarian fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dogg, pushing him back against the cage.
Yossarian is leaning against Dogg and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yossarian tries a body shot but Dogg blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dogg breaks from the clinch.
Yossarian lands a jab to the head.
Yossarian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Yossarian showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yossarian 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Yossarian!
Post fight, John Yossarian took to the microphone: 'Where are the Snowdens of yesteryear?'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pete Butcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borin Chim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pete Butcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Borin Chim!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chim throws out a leg kick but Butcher moves out of range and Chim only half commits.
Butcher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chim was well out of range. Poor timing from Butcher.
Butcher throws a wild body kick that Chim sees coming a mile off.
Butcher takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Butcher connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chim's hands.
Butcher throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chim tries to land a front kick but Butcher steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Butcher throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Butcher on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Butcher 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.
Butcher lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chim chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Butcher can pounce on him.
Chim has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chim there as he acknowledges the shot.
Butcher misses with an uppercut
so Chim counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butcher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chim.
Butcher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chim.
Chim throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chim wants to pass the guard but Butcher is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chim controlling from the top position.
Chim slips nicely into half guard.
Chim missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butcher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chim throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chim landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chim drops an elbow to the side of Butcher's head.
Butcher tries to roll over but Chim keeps him under control.
Chim takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chim is just content to waste time from the top position. Butcher takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Chim has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chim postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Butcher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chim slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Butcher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chim on the ground.
Butcher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chim trying to control the position from guard on top but Butcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chim throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chim throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Butcher keeping moving, preventing Chim from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chim accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borin Chim dominated that round.
That's time! Butcher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Butcher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chim.
Chim uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Butcher.
Chim misses with a low kick.
Butcher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chim.
Chim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Butcher takes a shot to the body in his stride.
An inside leg kick lands from Butcher.
Butcher tries to land a leg kick but Chim saw it coming and moves away.
Chim walks into a straight right hand from Butcher.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chim. That's going to slow Butcher down.
Chim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Butcher scores with a nice head shot.
Chim misses with a head kick.
Chim throws a chopping leg kick but Butcher manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Butcher is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Chim takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Butcher smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Butcher attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chim drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chim takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Butcher misses with a body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Butcher darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
No luck for Chim with that takedown attempt.
Butcher slaps away a takedown attempt from Chim, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Butcher lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Chim has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chim and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chim checks the leg kick.
Butcher throws a head kick that misses.
Butcher throws a big shot that misses.
Butcher throws the left hand but Chim avoids the punch easily.
Butcher throws a leg kick that misses.
Chim tries to land a leg kick but Butcher saw it coming and moves away.
Butcher shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Butcher is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Butcher feints and then cracks Chim's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chim down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butcher tries a head kick but it misses.
Chim pivots, looking for a leg kick but Butcher is out of range and Chim settles back down.
A bone on bone clash there as Butcher blocks the leg kick.
Chim connects with a good right hand that stumbles Butcher. Butcher circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Butcher walks into a jab.
Chim moves out of range of the strikes.
Butcher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chim.
Pete Butcher is winning the standup battle so far.
Butcher misses the shot to the body.
Butcher delivers a nice body kick.
Chim looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chim shoots in and drives through. Butcher sprawls well.
Pete Butcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borin Chim.
Chim scores with a decent looking hook.
Butcher misses the jab.
Butcher tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chim is able to avoid easily.
Chim moves out of range as Butcher throws a body kick.
Butcher scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butcher tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chim. That's going to slow Butcher down.
Chim gets a double leg takedown into Butcher's guard.
Chim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Butcher is keeping the position for now.
Chim missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chim wants to pass the guard but Butcher is keeping the position.
Chim trying to control but Butcher is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butcher wants to sweep but no luck.
Chim trying to control but Butcher is working from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Borin Chim wasn't active enough on the ground.
Good work by Chim as he checks the leg kick.
Butcher throws a hook but Chim blocks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Butcher lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Chim has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chim and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Butcher misses with a looping right.
Butcher missing with a left hand there. Chim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chim pivots, looking for a leg kick but Butcher is out of range and Chim settles back down.
Butcher lands a body shot.
Chim feints and then cracks Butcher's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Butcher down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Butcher dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Chim throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chim thumps Butcher with a low kick.
Butcher does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Butcher - that will leave a mark!
Butcher throws a jab but it's blocked by Chim.
Chim steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Butcher.
Chim throws a half hearted mid kick.
Butcher turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Butcher throws a leg kick which misses Chim's front leg but catches the back leg as Chim tries to avoid it.
Chim throws a shot from downtown. Butcher moves away and avoids it.
Chim fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Butcher has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Butcher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Butcher blocks a low kick nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Chim.
Chim takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chim connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Butcher momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butcher throws a leg kick
and Chim counters with a nice double leg into side control. Butcher won't be happy with that.
Chim tries to move into full mount but can't pass Butcher's legs.
Chim working the ground and pound but Butcher is defending the strikes.
Chim working the ground and pound.
Chim working the head and body with strikes.
An elbow from Chim crashes against the mat.
Chim is looking to take a break and control but Butcher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chim is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chim throws a strike aimed at the side of Butcher's head but Butcher avoids it well.
An elbow from Chim crashes against the mat.
Chim trying to control the position but Butcher is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Chim tries to move into full mount but can't pass Butcher's legs.
Butcher tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chim wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chim working the ground and pound.
Chim lands a decent elbow from side control.
Chim in side control, throwing shots but Butcher defends.
Chim working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chim working the ground and pound but Butcher is defending the strikes.
Chim looking to control but instead Butcher has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borin Chim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chim 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borin Chim!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Denbow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Inspectah Gadget (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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21
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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22
183 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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Lethal high kicks
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Denbow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Inspectah Gadget!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denbow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Denbow takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gadget connects with a leg kick. Denbow looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Denbow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gadget scores with a decent looking hook.
Gadget misses with a leg kick
and Denbow counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gadget's knee momentarily.
Denbow throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gadget.
It looks like Inspectah Gadget has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gadget misses with a low kick as Denbow jumps back.
Gadget catches Denbow with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Denbow ducks under a wild hook from Gadget.
Denbow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
No luck for Denbow with that takedown attempt.
Gadget throws a right hand that misses
and Denbow counters with a good low kick that Gadget was not able to check.
Gadget feints and then cracks Denbow's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Denbow down.
Gadget connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Denbow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gadget as he avoids it easily.
Denbow throws a sloppy head kick and Gadget moves out of range easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gadget, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gadget throws a big shot that misses.
Denbow throws a leg kick but Gadget sees it coming and moves out of range.
Denbow misses with a head kick.
Gadget scores with a head kick. Denbow tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Michael Denbow has been cut.
Denbow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gadget throws out the jab.
Denbow throws a leg kick but Gadget moved away.
Denbow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gadget.
Gadget moves out of range of the body kick from Denbow.
Denbow throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gadget's head.
Denbow moves out of range as Gadget strikes.
Denbow pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gadget is out of range and Denbow settles back down.
Gadget misses with an uppercut.
Denbow ducks under a wild hook from Gadget.
Denbow shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Denbow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gadget lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Denbow misses with a kick to the body.
Gadget throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gadget with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gadget throws a hook but Denbow blocks it.
Denbow fails to land the takedown.
Denbow throws a sloppy head kick and Gadget moves out of range easily.
Gadget lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Denbow at a distance.
Denbow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gadget throws out the jab.
Denbow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gadget throws out the jab.
Denbow keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gadget, right into the meat.
Inspectah Gadget is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gadget.
Denbow walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gadget thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Denbow if he has to take too many more of those.
Gadget tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Denbow looks for the body kick but Gadget saw that one coming.
Denbow tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denbow takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gadget looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Gadget misses.
Gadget thuds his right hand into Denbow's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gadget scores with a punch to the head.
Gadget connects with an inside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Gadget - just one landing.
The crowd cheers as Gadget lands an impressive looking overhand right. Denbow doesn't seem phased though.
A big left from Gadget misses.
Gadget misses with an uppercut. Denbow saw that one coming.
Denbow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gadget lands a body shot.
Gadget connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Denbow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gadget moves away.
Denbow tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gadget swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gadget listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gadget on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Denbow. Denbow obviously looking to wear him down.
Denbow throws a leg kick that misses.
Gadget checks a low kick from Denbow.
Gadget keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Denbow.
Gadget avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gadget uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Denbow.
Denbow takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Denbow scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gadget is trying to control Denbow's posture but Denbow avoids it.
Denbow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gadget keeps working.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Denbow working the ground and pound but Gadget is defending the strikes.
Denbow is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gadget knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Inspectah Gadget will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gadget uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Denbow has time to react.
Inspectah Gadget seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gadget wants to slow Denbow down by chopping away at his legs.
Denbow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gadget looks to throw the jab but Denbow is out of range.
Gadget fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Denbow has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A low kick from Denbow is predictable there
and Gadget counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gadget lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
No luck for Denbow with that takedown attempt.
Denbow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Denbow looks for a takedown but Gadget sprawls well.
Denbow misses with a body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Denbow there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denbow takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Denbow avoids the head kick by Gadget.
Gadget lands with a shot to the body.
Gadget connects with a looping right hand.
Gadget wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Denbow throws a head kick that misses.
Gadget scores with a leg kick.
Gadget digs a good body shot into Denbow's ribs.
Denbow fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Denbow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Denbow walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Denbow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Inspectah Gadget seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gadget connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gadget avoids a kick to the body.
Gadget digs a good hook to Denbow's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gadget cracks Denbow with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gadget lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice uppercut there from Gadget.
Gadget lands a head kick!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gadget lands a head shot.
Denbow throws a head kick that misses
and Gadget counters with a head kick.
Denbow wants to slow Gadget down by chopping away at his legs.
Gadget scores with a leg kick.
Denbow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gadget throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A cross from Gadget lands.
Gadget works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Denbow is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gadget swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gadget fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Denbow on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gadget throws a hook but Denbow avoids it easily.
Gadget slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Denbow dives in and grabs Gadget's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gadget pushes down on Denbow's head and hops out.
Denbow throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gadget pivots, looking for a leg kick but Denbow is out of range and Gadget settles back down.
Gadget keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Denbow.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gadget.
A combination from Gadget does no damage.
Gadget scores with a decent looking hook.
Denbow moves out of range of the leg kick from Gadget.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gadget lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Denbow has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Denbow and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Denbow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Denbow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Denbow moves out of range as Gadget strikes.
Gadget fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gadget keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gadget keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gadget leaves Denbow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gadget throws a shot to the body.
Gadget lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
A big left from Denbow misses.
Denbow closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gadget clobbers Denbow with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gadget 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.
Gadget's jab looks to have found its range, popping Denbow under the eye.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Denbow tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Denbow tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Denbow looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Decent striking displayed by Gadget there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Inspectah Gadget showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Gadget takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gadget has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Denbow.
Denbow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gadget avoids the head kick by Denbow.
Gadget connects with a leg kick. Denbow looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gadget lands a jab to the head.
Gadget lands a jab.
Denbow tries to move into range but Gadget moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gadget checks a leg kick.
Denbow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gadget tries to avoid it but Denbow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gadget to the ground. Gadget escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Denbow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gadget.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gadget. That's going to slow Denbow down.
Gadget lands a nice looking body shot.
Gadget throws a leg kick but Denbow sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gadget keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gadget throws a chopping leg kick but Denbow manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gadget uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gadget throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gadget throws a head kick that half lands.
Denbow is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gadget connects with a looping right hand.
Denbow shoots in looking for a takedown. Gadget tries to sprawl out of it but Denbow keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gadget manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Denbow tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gadget swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Denbow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gadget blocks a head kick by Denbow.
Good work by Denbow as he checks the leg kick.
Gadget moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gadget looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gadget listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denbow takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gadget darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Denbow throws a half hearted mid kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - Gadget coming out on top.
Denbow is rocked!
Denbow walks straight into a right hand from Gadget - that's dropped him! Gadget jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Denbow from any more punishment! Denbow complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Inspectah Gadget!
Inspectah Gadget spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eye Phone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludji Mamica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mamica comes into a darkened arena with his song building. KRANKSVESTER-Majko, zovi dilera kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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177 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eye Phone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ludji Mamica!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamica fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Phone sprawls well initially but Mamica persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Phone is looking for a sweep. Mamica is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Phone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mamica prevents Phone from improving his position.
Phone is staying active underneath Mamica, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mamica works his way into full mount!
Phone gets back to half guard.
Mamica is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Phone tries to get to full guard but Mamica has control of the leg.
Phone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mamica pulls his head out easily.
Mamica is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Phone has managed to free his arm - good work.
Phone is looking for a sweep. Mamica is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phone looking for submissions off his back.
Mamica wants to get back to his feet.
Phone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Phone tries to get to full guard but Mamica has control of the leg.
Mamica seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Phone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mamica throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mamica throwing shots but Phone is blocking nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Phone manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Phone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mamica defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phone keeping moving, preventing Mamica from controlling successfully.
Mamica stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mamica got a little sloppy there for a moment and Phone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mamica has managed to get both his arms back between Phone's legs - danger averted.
Phone keeping moving, preventing Mamica from controlling successfully.
Phone has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mamica is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Phone.
Mamica postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamica wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phone keeps working.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phone is letting Mamica control him for a moment.
Phone gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamica is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Phone is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ludji Mamica!
Our winner, Ludji Mamica, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Swarner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chickin Lickin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swarner's entrance music is Friends in Low Places . A fine choice. Chickin Lickin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Swarner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chickin Lickin!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lickin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Swarner napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lickin is trying to get an arm triangle but Swarner is defending well.
Lickin working the ground and pound.
Lickin tries for a kimura but Swarner is defending well.
Lickin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Swarner, who protects the arm well.
Lickin is looking to take a break and control but Swarner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swarner is trying to control Lickin's posture but Lickin avoids it.
Lickin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lickin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lickin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lickin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Swarner is looking for a sweep.
Lickin wants to control but Swarner is keeping him busy.
Lickin is working Swarner over with some ground and pound from side control.
Swarner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lickin on the ground.
Lickin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lickin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lickin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lickin swings around for an armbar but Swarner sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lickin's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lickin wants to stand but Swarner is controlling the position.
Swarner throws an elbow that misses. Lickin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Swarner's guard. Nice move by Lickin!
Lickin wants to pass the guard but Swarner is keeping the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swarner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lickin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Swarner is keeping the position for now.
Swarner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Swarner tries to get out of the position.
Swarner wants to sweep here but Lickin controlling him for the moment.
Swarner managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swarner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Bob Swarner just wasn't active enough.
Swarner needs to keep his hands up - Lickin had a free shot at his head there.
Bob Swarner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swarner throws a head kick that misses.
Swarner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lickin.
Swarner misses with a wild combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lickin.
The fighters circling - Swarner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Swarner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Swarner wants it to stay on the feet.
Bob Swarner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chickin Lickin.
Swarner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lickin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lickin swings for the body but Swarner moves out of range.
Lickin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lickin slips a jab and a cross from Swarner.
Swarner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swarner scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swarner ducks under a wild hook from Lickin.
Swarner staying out of range there.
Lickin fails with a takedown attempt.
Swarner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lickin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Swarner defends it nicely.
Lickin looks winded!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swarner lands with a kick to the temple. Lickin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Chickin Lickin has been cut.
Lickin just misses with a punch to the body.
Swarner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lickin's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chickin Lickin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chickin Lickin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lickin misses with a wild combination.
Lickin swings for the body but Swarner moves out of range.
Bob Swarner is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters circling a little - Swarner finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lickin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Swarner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Swarner looks to land a combination but Lickin avoids it well.
Swarner closes the distance and clinches.
Lickin tries to circle away but Swarner has him pinned against the cage.
Lickin tries to break the clinch but Swarner is controlling the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swarner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Swarner is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Lickin like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Lickin from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Swarner!
A victorious Bob Swarner thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fredrik Thordendal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phraya Phichai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thordendal comes into the arena with Meshuggah - Shed blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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21
198 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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21
192 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fredrik Thordendal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phraya Phichai!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phichai slips under a jab from Thordendal.
Thordendal ducks under a wild hook from Phichai.
Thordendal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A telegraphed right hand from Thordendal misses the target.
A big right from Phichai misses.
Phichai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phichai fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thordendal checks it well.
Thordendal jabs at Phichai's body.
Phichai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thordendal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phichai manages to avoid it.
Thordendal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phichai.
Thordendal throws a jab but it's blocked by Phichai.
Thordendal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Phichai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thordendals jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Phichai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thordendal scores with the left hand. Phichai knows he should have avoided that one.
Thordendal is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thordendal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phichai moves away.
Phichai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Phichai slips under a jab from Thordendal.
Phichai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Phichai moves away from the strike by Thordendal.
Fredrik Thordendal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phichai throws a looping overhand right but Thordendal ducks down to avoid it.
Thordendal has a takedown stuffed.
Phichai gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thordendal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thordendal looking to pass the guard.
Thordendal preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thordendal trying to control but Phichai is working from the bottom.
Thordendal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thordendal is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thordendal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phichai is keeping the position for now.
Thordendal trying to control the position from guard on top but Phichai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thordendal is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Phichai is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Fredrik Thordendal.
Thordendal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thordendal swings widly with a right hand
and Phichai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thordendal thinking.
Phichai misses with a straight left.
Phichai walks into a stiff left hand from Thordendal.
Phichai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thordendal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Phichai lunges at Thordendal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thordendal's hand.
Phichai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thordendal was well out of range. Poor timing from Phichai.
Phichai staying out of range there.
Thordendal has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Phichai.
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!
A shot to the liver by Phichai. Beautiful body shot.
Phichai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Phichai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Phichai misses.
Thordendal misses with a looping left.
Thordendal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phichai.
Thordendal throws a shot to the body.
Thordendal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thordendal works the jab nicely.
Thordendal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Phichai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thordendal. Phichai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phichai thows a body kick. Thordendal tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Thordendal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phichai moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thordendal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phichai misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thordendal. Phichai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phichai moves away from the strike by Thordendal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Phraya Phichai will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A swing and a miss from Thordendal.
Phichai throws a hook but Thordendal blocks it.
The crowd cheers as Thordendal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Phichai doesn't seem phased though.
Thordendal misses with a hook to the body
and Thordendal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thordendal loads up on a big right hand but Phichai slips the punch.
Phichai slips under a jab.
Thordendal drops his hands momentarily and Phichai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thordendal misses the jab.
Thordendal looks to throw the jab but Phichai is out of range.
Thordendal misses with a straight left.
Thordendal slips a straight right by Phichai.
Thordendal stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thordendal throws an overhand right that lands on Phichai's shoulder, as Phichai tries to avoid the shot.
Phichai throws a front kick that sends Thordendal stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phichai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phichai throws a hook but Thordendal avoids it easily.
Thordendal misses with an uppercut.
Thordendal lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thordendal looks to score with a jab to the body but Phichai is just out of range.
Phichai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thordendal checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Phichai misses with an uppercut.
Phraya Phichai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thordendal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Phichai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thordendal misses with a left hand
and Phichai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thordendal thinking.
Phichai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Phichai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thordendal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thordendal shoots in for a double leg but Phichai sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Phichai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thordendal misses with an uppercut
and Thordendal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phichai wants to slow Thordendal down by chopping away at his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thordendal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Phichai. Phichai obviously looking to wear him down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Phichai digs a good body shot into Thordendal's ribs.
Phichai takes a swing at Thordendal's ribcage but misses.
Phichai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Phichai stuffs the takedown.
Thordendal sizes up Phichai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Phichai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Phichai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Phichai lands a really nice looking cross but Thordendal seems unphased.
Phichai lands a leg kick that knocks Thordendal off balance momentarily.
Thordendal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phichai.
Thordendal tries to move into range but Phichai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Phichai misses the shot to the body.
Thordendal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phichai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thordendal misses with a hook. Phichai ducked under it nicely.
Thordendal listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thordendal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phichai.
Thordendal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thordendal throws a good cross that connects.
Phichai moves into the clinch.
Phichai throws a punch but it's blocked by Thordendal.
Phichai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thordendal can't find room to land a body shot as Phichai controls the action.
Phichai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thordendal backwards.
Thordendal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phichai throws a head punch that misses.
Thordendal tries to throw a body punch but Phichai avoids it by throwing Thordendal back against the cage.
Phichai lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phichai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thordendal backwards.
Phichai misses with some punches.
Phichai lands a body punch.
Phichai swings wildly with an uppercut but Thordendal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phichai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Phichai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thordendal backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thordendal misses with a punch on the inside.
Phichai misses with a punch on the inside.
Phichai throws a head punch that misses.
Phichai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thordendal can't find room to land a body shot as Phichai controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phichai.
Thordendal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Phichai tries to work over Thordendal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phichai blocks an uppercut.
Phichai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phichai presses Thordendal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phraya Phichai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Thordendal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phichai misses with a body kick.
Thordendal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thordendal throws the left hand but Phichai avoids the punch easily.
Phichai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thordendal misses with an uppercut. Phichai saw that one coming.
Jab, jab by Phichai - just one landing.
Phichai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Phichai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thordendal throws out the jab.
Thordendal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Phichai looks to land a right hand but Thordendal moved out of range.
Phichai throws a right and a left that Thordendal avoids nicely.
Thordendal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Phichai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Phichai.
Thordendal is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Phichai.
Oh Thordendal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phichai cracks Thordendal with a hook to the temple - Thordendal is on wobbly legs here! Phichai swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Thordendal falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Phichai wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Phraya Phichai!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Karol Tarczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaime Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karol Tarczynski is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Karol Tarczynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaime Lannister!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lannister throws a jab but it's blocked by Tarczynski.
Tarczynski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lannister.
Tarczynski pushes Lannister away with a front kick.
Tarczynski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lannister misses with a looping right.
Tarczynski slips under a jab from Lannister.
Lannister throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Tarczynski.
Lannister thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tarczynski lands with an overhand left.
Lannister misses with an uppercut. Tarczynski saw that one coming.
Lannister throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jaime Lannister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lannister jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lannister clobbers Tarczynski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tarczynski throws a lazy right hand but Lannister sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tarczynski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lannister. That did some damage!
Lannister pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tarczynski is out of range and Lannister settles back down.
Lannister moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tarczynski slips a straight right by Lannister.
Tarczynski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister throws a jab when Tarczynski was well out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Tarczynski as he connects with a hook.
Lannister throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tarczynski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lannister throws the left hand but Tarczynski avoids the punch easily.
Lannister throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tarczynski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Jaime Lannister has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lannister. Tarczynski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lannister cracks Tarczynski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tarczynski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lannister.
Tarczynski throws a push kick but Lannister slaps the foot to one side.
Lannister on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tarczynski. Tarczynski obviously looking to wear him down.
Tarczynski throws a low kick, looking for Lannister's leg but Lannister calmly moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tarczynski takes one on the button.
Lannister swings for the body but Tarczynski moves out of range.
Tarczynski defending well as Lannister loads up on a big left hand.
Tarczynski is looking to land body kicks.
Tarczynski scores with a leg kick.
Lannister takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lannister looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Lannister.
Some wild striking there from Lannister.
Tarczynski connects with an inside leg kick.
Lannister might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lannister throws a series of punches but Tarczynski moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tarczynski.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tarczynski, right into the meat.
Tarczynski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tarczynski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tarczynski tries a head kick but it misses.
Tarczynski lands a leg kick that knocks Lannister off balance momentarily.
Tarczynski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lannister will feel that in the morning.
Tarczynski looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Tarczynski backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Lannister's temple! It sends Lannister violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Tarczynski celebrates and the doctors try to help Lannister!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Karol Tarczynski!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Konovalov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse James Jobber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Konovalov comes to the cage accompanied by CJClip - No reason to live but we do it. Jobber is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by WANTED D.O.A.. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrey Konovalov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jesse James Jobber!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jobber slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Konovalov misses with a left hand
and Konovalov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jobber digs a good hook to Konovalov's body.
Konovalov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jobber manages to avoid it.
Jobber connects with a solid leg kick.
Konovalov swings widly with a right hand
and Jobber counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jobber dodges the punch combination from Konovalov.
Jobber misses with a straight right.
Andrey Konovalov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Konovalov just misses with a punch to the body.
Jobber fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jobber has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jobber misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Konovalov.
Jobber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jobber lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Konovalov prevents a body shot from Jobber.
Jobber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Konovalov takes a shot to the head.
Jobber just leaning against Konovalov, taking a breather.
Konovalov misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konovalov breaks from the clinch.
Konovalov misses the shot to the body.
Konovalov throws a lazy right hand but Jobber sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jobber throws a front kick that sends Konovalov stumbling back into the cage.
Jobber misses with a looping right.
Jobber slips a straight right by Konovalov.
Konovalov misses the shot to the body.
Konovalov misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Jobber misses the target.
Jobber scores with a nice head shot.
Jobber ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice cross by Jobber.
Konovalov is rocked!
Konovalov just misses with a punch to the body.
Oh Konovalov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jobber connects with an inside leg kick.
Jobber lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jesse James Jobber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Jobber has cracked Konovalov with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Jobber lands another huge swinging hook and Konovalov tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Konovalov, before Jobber can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jesse James Jobber!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jesse James Jobber thanked Conviction for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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