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"Armageddon" PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Kaufmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reginald Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Reginald Lewis looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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287 lbs
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285 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeff Kaufmore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reginald Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis dives in and scores a takedown into Kaufmore's guard.
Kaufmore is looking for a triangle but Lewis pushes his legs off easily.
Lewis looking to improve position, pressing down on Kaufmore's thigh with his hand. Kaufmore seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Lewis paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Lewis's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Kaufmore picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jeff Kaufmore!
After winning the bout, Jeff Kaufmore thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jay Sleek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Colt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sleek might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Clawfinger - Biggest & The Best. Jay Sleek has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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201 lbs
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175 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent MT
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Counter fighter
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Sleek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jackson Colt!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sleek shoots for a takedown but Colt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Colt shoots for a takedown but Sleek saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sleek manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Colt on his heels. He'll look to pass Colt's guard now, I'm sure.
Sleek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Colt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Colt trying to keep a closed guard but Sleek is proving a slippery customer.
Sleek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Colt wants to sweep here but Sleek controlling him for the moment.
Sleek trying to control the position from guard on top but Colt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sleek is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sleek trying to control the position from guard on top but Colt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sleek throws a big elbow that misses.
Colt is trying to control the position but Sleek postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sleek darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sleek in particular looking to stall.
Colt wants to get back to full guard.
Sleek is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sleek thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Colt's head.
Sleek maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Colt could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Sleek has cracked it and Colt is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Sleek!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jay Sleek!
Jay Sleek made sure to mention his sponsor, Brute in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Piere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Raven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
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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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Piere!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Raven!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raven scores with a nice right hand.
A left lands for Raven.
It looks like George Piere has been cut.
Raven lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Piere rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raven scores with a leg kick.
Raven lands a big shot that drops Piere! Can he finish him?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Raven accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Piere has momentary wrist control but Raven slips an elbow through the middle.
Piere is rocked!
Raven throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Piere works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Raven throws a big right hand that misses.
Raven lands a couple of digs.
Raven postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raven is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raven working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Raven throwing strikes from guard but Piere blocks nicely.
Piere on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Piere tries to get out of the position.
Raven postures up in Piere's guard and throws a big left but Piere blocks it.
Piere avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Raven is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Piere keeping moving, preventing Raven from controlling successfully.
Raven throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Raven is looking to work some ground and pound but Piere has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raven postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Raven throws an elbow that misses. Piere uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Raven's guard. Nice move by Piere!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Piere trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Raven working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Piere doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Piere manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raven escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Piere gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Piere working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Raven working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Piere doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Piere manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Raven has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Piere can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Piere connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raven is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Piere is aware though and is defending well.
Raven is controlling Piere's posture.
Piere has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Raven manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Piere manages to get himself to full guard.
Raven in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Raven slips nicely into half guard.
Raven throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Raven is trying to control. Piere wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Raven missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raven working Piere over with strikes.
Piere taking some punishment here, with Raven in his half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Raven not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Raven trying to control the action but Piere is working from the bottom.
Piere avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Raven.
Raven thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Raven takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Raven throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Raven sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Piere defending well though.
Raven trying to control the action but Piere is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Raven dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Piere's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Piere takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Piere has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Piere there as he acknowledges the shot.
Raven lands a head shot.
Raven moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Piere goes down! Can Raven finish him!?
Oh Piere is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raven gets to his feet and stands over Piere, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Piere felt that one! Raven unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Piere from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Raven!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Randy Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Dime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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28
200 lbs
3 - 4 - 1 |
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27
181 lbs
8 - 10 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Counter fighter
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Dime!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dime.
Nice sprawl there from Robinson as Dime shoots in.
Dime fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dime avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dime misses with a few strikes there.
Dime shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dime shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Robinson defends it nicely.
Randy Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Dime.
Robinson looking to score a takedown here. Dime is defending well but Robinson drives through and ends up in Dime's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Robinson trying to control but Dime is working from the bottom.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Dime is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson trying to control but Dime is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson throws a big elbow that misses.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dime is keeping the position for now.
Robinson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dime swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robinson throws an elbow that misses. Dime uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Robinson's guard. Nice move by Dime!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dime is looking to stand up but Robinson won't let him.
Dime postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dime working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dime won't allow Robinson to get back to his feet.
Dime scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dime trying to stand up but can't free himself from Robinson's guard.
Dime gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dime's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dime duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Robinson. Dime does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robinson takes a swing at Dime's ribcage but misses.
Dime tries to close the distance and clinch but Robinson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Robinson has Dime up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dime wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Robinson has him pressed against the cage.
Robinson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Robinson keeps control of Dime as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dime tries to pull guard but Robinson holds him up against the cage and eventually Dime drops back down to his feet.
Robinson has Dime pressed against the cage, preventing Dime from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Robinson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dime pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dime scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dime looks to land a combination but Robinson avoids it well.
Robinson slips a jab and a cross from Dime.
Dime tries to close the distance and clinch but Robinson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Robinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Dime is just out of range.
Robinson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dime.
Dime lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dime fails with the takedown.
Dime throws a head kick that half lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dime chopping away at his opponent's legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dime lands with a shot to the body.
Dime shoots for a double leg takedown but Robinson sprawls well. He's pushed Dime's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jonny Dime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dime's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Dime dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice body kick from Dime.
Dime scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Robinson doesn't seem bothered though.
Robinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dime manages to avoid it.
Robinson has closed the distance and engaged Dime in a clinch.
Robinson misses with a punch on the inside.
Dime blocks an uppercut.
Robinson tries for a takedown but Dime manages to get underhooks.
Robinson misses with some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Robinson has Dime pressed against the cage, preventing Dime from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Robinson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Robinson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dime up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dime pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dime swinging wildly here.
Dime is looking to clinch but Robinson is avoiding it.
Dime tries to clinch up but Robinson circles away and keeps his distance.
Dime is looking to land body kicks.
Dime misses with a double jab.
Dime plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dime throws a sloppy head kick and Robinson moves out of range easily.
Dime scores with a crisp jab that stopped Robinson in his tracks.
Crunch! Dime slams his shin into Robinson's torso.
Dime throws a wild body kick that Robinson sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dime fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Robinson.
Robinson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jonny Dime seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dime throws a nice looking combination but Robinson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dime throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dime throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Robinson's waist but Robinson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dime off to one side.
Robinson swings for the body but Dime moves out of range.
Dime closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Robinson tries to buck Dime off but Dime is having none of it.
Dime wants to stand but Robinson is controlling his arm.
Dime creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Robinson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Robinson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dime.
Dime working the strikes but Robinson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is pressing down on Dime's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dime has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Robinson is proving hard to escape from.
Robinson wants to sweep here but Dime controlling him for the moment.
Dime throws a strike but Robinson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Robinson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Randy Robinson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Robinson postures up and lands a big shot to Dime's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dime is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Robinson is controlling him.
Robinson looking to pass the guard.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Dime keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robinson prevents Dime from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Dime showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dime looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dime scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dime fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Robinson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dime changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jonny Dime is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robinson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Robinson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dime can pounce on him.
Robinson rushes Dime and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dime.
Robinson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dime gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dime has had enough of the clinch but Robinson keeps him there for the moment.
Robinson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dime regains guard.
Robinson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dime working a defensive guard here.
Robinson stays in close to Dime's body and controls the position.
Robinson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dime for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A solid body kick from Dime.
Dime misses with a takedown attempt - Robinson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Robinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dime manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson clinches.
Robinson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dime up against the cage.
Dime has had enough of the clinch but Robinson keeps him there for the moment.
Robinson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dime working hard to break the clinch.
Randy Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dime's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dime scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Robinson throws a shot from downtown. Dime moves away and avoids it.
Robinson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dime avoids it really well and circles away.
Dime throws a combination. Robinson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dime connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Robinson instigates a clinch.
Robinson can't find room to land a body shot as Dime controls the action.
Robinson has Dime pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dime manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson swings wildly with an uppercut but Dime uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dime blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dime wants to break free but Robinson has control.
Robinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robinson looking for a takedown.
Dime is trying to break the clinch but Robinson is controlling him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Robinson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dime digs a right hand into Robinson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Robinson's gas tank.
Jonny Dime is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dime letting Robinson take a breather here.
Robinson misses with a hook from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dime is trying to break the clinch but Robinson has him pressed against the cage.
Dime blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dime blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jonny Dime.
I've got Dime winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Dime!
Jonny Dime managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Just Fight (Everything 7$), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by call to prayer. Robinson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Redemption!!! from the movie Rocky II. Paul Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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146 lbs
17 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roy Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith throws a leg kick
and Robinson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smith pivots, looking for a leg kick but Robinson is out of range and Smith settles back down.
Smith swings for the body but Robinson moves out of range.
Smith thuds his shin into the meat of Robinson's side.
Left hook, right uppercut from Robinson.
It looks like Paul Smith has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
Robinson drops Smith with a nice combination! Robinson dives into Smith's guard, looking to finish!
Smith is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Robinson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Oh Smith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Robinson passes Smith's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Smith wants to get back to full guard but Robinson has passed into side control.
Smith takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Smith tries to buck Robinson off but Robinson is having none of it.
Robinson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Robinson moves into full mount!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Robinson lands a big elbow - Smith is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Smith is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Roy Robinson!
Roy Robinson is the new bantamweight champion!
Roy Robinson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Rodinerio Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bravo comes to the cage accompanied by Damian Marley - Confrontation. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Conan Jones enters the cage!
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208 lbs
32 - 21 - 0 |
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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
18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Rodinerio Bravo !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Conan Jones!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Bravo on that attempt.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jones counters with a single leg into guard. Bravo didn't expect that.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jones forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bravo tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones stalling.
Jones is keen to just control but Bravo is a slippery customer.
Bravo is controlling Jones's position as best he can from this difficult position.
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!
Bravo is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Jones is keen to just control but Bravo is a slippery customer.
Jones is just content to waste time from the top position. Bravo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bravo trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Bravo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Jones has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bravo to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Jones is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bravo pulls down on the head and he's put Jones to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joey Rodinerio Bravo !
Jumping up and down and very excited, Joey Rodinerio Bravo waved his t-shirt featuring Just Fight (Everything 7$)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Berting Labra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bushido Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Labra might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to krolithika. Brown has chosen Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros - Home as his entrance music. Bushido Brown has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Berting Labra's chin.
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Berting Labra!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bushido Brown!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Brown.
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target.
Labra is looking to slow Brown down with leg kicks.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Labra is just out of range.
Labra paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brown gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Labra.
Labra doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
Labra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
Labra lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown scores with a jab. Labra acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Labra throws a nice head kick!
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Labra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
A slow jab from Labra misses its intended target.
Labra pushes Brown away with a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Labra slips a jab and a cross from Brown.
Labra lands a lovely overhand right.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Labra, right into the meat.
Brown takes one on the button.
Brown is rocked!
BAM! Labra delivers a spinning backfist that drops Brown like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Berting Labra!
Berting Labra retains his middleweight title!
Berting Labra took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, DoofenshmirtzDoofenshmirtz All 160 Supplements Inc for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdul Raheem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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26
263 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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25
277 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Matthews!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abdul Raheem!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raheem clinches.
Matthews pulls guard effortlessly.
Raheem throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Raheem wants to stand and escape but instead Matthews has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Raheem is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Matthews pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raheem is keeping the position for now.
Raheem has Matthews pulled in close to control his posture.
Raheem keeping moving, preventing Matthews from controlling successfully.
Raheem is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Abdul Raheem was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Matthews tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Raheem swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raheem cracks Matthews with an open hand slap.
Matthews is looking to clinch.
Nice shot by Raheem.
Raheem connects with a leg kick. Matthews looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Raheem checks a low kick from Matthews.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Raheem 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 Matthews has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matthews and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matthews will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Raheem defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Matthews.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raheem closes the distance and clinches.
Matthews wants a takedown but no success here.
Raheem has a couple of punches blocked by Matthews.
Matthews tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Raheem just stands there and leans against the cage.
Raheem scores with a hook to the body.
Matthews is working for takedown but Raheem is calmly controlling the position for now.
Matthews pulls guard successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raheem would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Matthews scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Raheem with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matthews tries to keep at a distance but Raheem has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raheem.
Matthews wants a takedown.
Matthews wants to take the fight to the mat but Raheem manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Matthews jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Raheem walks away with a smile on his face. Matthews gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Raheem throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Raheem looks to throw the jab but Matthews is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Raheem. That did some damage!
Matthews looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Matthews uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raheem.
Danga de danga de dang - Raheem scores with a four punch combination!
Matthews closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Matthews is trying to pull guard but Raheem has him pressed against the cage.
Raheem working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Raheem digs a right hand into Matthews's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matthews's gas tank.
Raheem scores with a shoulder strike.
Matthews drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Raheem gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matthews keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Raheem's efforts to push away.
Matthews is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Raheem is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Raheem is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Raheem lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matthews fails to pull guard.
Raheem stops a takedown attempt from Matthews.
Matthews misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Matthews has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Raheem avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Raheem lands an uppercut.
Matthews is looking to take this one to the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Raheem gets through Matthews's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Raheem misses with a punch to the body.
Raheem lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdul Raheem dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Matthews is trying hard to land a takedown here. Raheem sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch but Raheem swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Raheem throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abdul Raheem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthews takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matthews shoots in for a double leg but Raheem sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Raheem gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Matthews to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Matthews wants to pass the guard but Raheem is keeping the position.
Raheem keeping moving, preventing Matthews from controlling successfully.
Matthews looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Matthews throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Matthews trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Raheem works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Matthews is fighting to break Raheem's control of his arms but Raheem is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Matthews's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Raheem connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Matthews scrambles back to his feet.
Raheem cracks Matthews with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Raheem misses.
Matthews misses with a double jab.
Matthews checks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Matthews there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice defenses there by Matthews.
Horrible takedown by Matthews or perhaps it was just good defense by Raheem which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice straight punches there by Raheem. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Raheem.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matthews is defended easily by Raheem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raheem misses with a few strikes there.
Max Matthews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raheem's corner calls for a 1-2. Raheem obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matthews shoots in for a double leg but Raheem sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Raheem throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matthews tries for a takedown but Raheem sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Raheem lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matthews blocks a jab.
Raheem lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Raheem lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matthews's sensitive parts.
Matthews tries to clinch up.
Raheem tests Matthews's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good exchange - Raheem coming out on top.
Horrible takedown by Matthews or perhaps it was just good defense by Raheem which made him look bad.
Matthews misses with a takedown attempt - Raheem sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Abdul Raheem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raheem throws a combination. Matthews tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matthews 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 Raheem has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Raheem and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice shot lands for Raheem.
Some wild striking there from Raheem.
Matthews moves forwards but Raheem connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matthews is rocked!
Raheem lands with a cross.
Oh Matthews is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Raheem throws a good cross that connects.
Raheem slaps away a takedown attempt from Matthews, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Matthews throws a low kick but Raheem avoids it.
Raheem keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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!
Matthews takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Raheem throws a hook to the side of Matthews's head but Matthews sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raheem misses with a looping left.
Matthews seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Raheem's waist but Raheem gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Matthews off to one side.
Sloppy strikes from Raheem. Those never looked like landing.
Matthews shoots in looking for a takedown but Raheem manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Matthews's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Matthews with a lazy takedown attempt
and Matthews takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raheem scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matthews dodges the punch combination from Raheem.
Raheem looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matthews dives in and grabs Raheem's left leg, looking for a takedown. Raheem pushes down on Matthews's head and hops out.
Oooooh!!! Raheem has knocked Matthews down with a huge combo! Raheem steps away and waves a wobbly Matthews back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Max Matthews has been cut.
Raheem throws a right and a left that Matthews avoids nicely.
Raheem slaps away a takedown attempt from Matthews, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Raheem throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matthews.
Matthews looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Raheem is fending him off so far but Matthews persists. Nope, Raheem circles away and we're back to standing.
Raheem fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdul Raheem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Max Matthews's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Raheem lands a right hook to the body.
Matthews takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown but Raheem shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Matthews will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Raheem moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Raheem misses with a wild combination.
Matthews finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Raheem's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Matthews falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdul Raheem! Abdul Raheem retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Abdul Raheem, 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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