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RYZE 44: So Much Pain PBP Commentary |
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 Jonny Okereke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonny Okereke is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 2 - 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
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonny Okereke!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okereke shoots for a double leg takedown but Denbow sprawls well. He's pushed Okereke's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Denbow throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Jonny Okereke has been cut.
Denbow scores with a nice body kick.
Denbow lands a nice leg kick that just misses Okereke's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okereke tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Okereke misses with a takedown
and Denbow counters with a head kick that drops Okereke to the mat! Okereke scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Okereke is rocked!
Okereke looks winded!
Okereke shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Denbow counters with a thumping low kick.
Michael Denbow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Okereke.
Okereke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Denbow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Denbow seems to be stalking Okereke here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Okereke drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Michael Denbow!
Michael Denbow seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cave Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grizzly Adams (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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140 lbs
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135 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cave Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Grizzly Adams!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson connects with a looping right hand.
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Adams darts in trying to clinch
and Johnson counters with a thumping low kick.
Adams tries to clinch but Johnson moves away
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Adams tries to clinch but Johnson moves away
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adams moves to clinch but Johnson breaks away
and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johnson lands a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Adams closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Adams pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Adams wants to clinch but Johnson slips to the side
and Johnson counters by clinching up.
Adams tries to pull guard but Johnson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Adams ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Adams no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Adams needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.
Adams tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adams is rocked!
It looks like Grizzly Adams has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams closes the distance looking to clinch
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Johnson.
Adams is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Adams seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Adams jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. Adams gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cave Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grizzly Adams.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Adams on the side of the head.
Adams closes the distance but Johnson moves to the side
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adams wants to clinch but Johnson slips to the side
and Johnson counters with a thumping low kick.
Adams closes the distance looking to clinch
and Johnson counters with a big right hand! Oh Adams is in trouble here! Johnson follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cave Johnson!
After winning the bout, Cave Johnson 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 Zed Zeddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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194 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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194 lbs
5 - 11 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zed Zeddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Sanders!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeddy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sanders shoots and misses
and Zeddy counters with a left and a right that stings Sanders.
Sanders tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zeddy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanders pushes Zeddy up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanders gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Zeddy wants to get back to full guard.
Sanders thows a huge punch but Zeddy dodges it nicely.
Zeddy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanders is pressing down on Zeddy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zeddy is holding on for now.
Zeddy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sanders not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sanders missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sanders scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sanders wants to pass to mount but Zeddy is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeddy is trying to control but can't.
Sanders throwing shots but Zeddy is blocking nicely.
Sanders thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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. Sanders connects with a nice short shot to Zeddy's temple.
Zeddy is trying to get back to full guard.
Zeddy is trying to maintain the position but Sanders is very close to passing his half guard.
Sanders trying to control from half guard but Zeddy is working away.
Sanders wants to pass the guard but Zeddy is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeddy regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sanders.
Sanders missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanders postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sanders trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanders in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zeddy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Zeddy prevents Sanders from getting the reversal.
Sanders in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeddy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sanders can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sanders takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sanders wants to try and get back to his feet.
Zeddy lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sanders hang on?
It looks like Jackson Sanders has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zeddy raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sanders is rocked!
Sanders looks winded!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Zeddy! Sanders is hurt baaadly! Zeddy is firing away with more strikes - Sanders is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zed Zeddy!
An out of breath Zed Zeddy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Adam Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Brazilian Anthem as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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147 lbs
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140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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ADCC Champion
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Hopkins!
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, Thiago Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie throws a right hand that Hopkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Hopkins also avoids with ease.
Gracie tries to bum rush Hopkins with a series of wild strikes but Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hopkins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gracie counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hopkins's guard now.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracie passes to side control.
Gracie passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hopkins!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins can't escape the position.
Hopkins is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Gracie throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Hopkins has his hands clasped together but Gracie breaks the hold and Hopkins is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thiago Gracie!
During a confident post fight interview, Thiago Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randal Cooter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Davey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Davey will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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205 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Granite chin |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randal Cooter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Davey!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cooter counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cooter.
Still in the clinch, Cooter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cooter tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cooter landing knees to the head.
It looks like Matt Davey has been cut.
Davey is trying to break the clinch but Cooter is controlling him.
Cooter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cooter connects with a nasty looking knee right to Davey's face.
Cooter lands a damaging elbow.
Cooter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cooter comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cooter lands an elbow inside that Davey shrugs off.
Cooter trying to land knees to the body.
Davey is trying to pull guard but Cooter turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cooter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Davey or not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davey takes an elbow to the temple.
That has opened up Matt Davey's cut even more.
Cooter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Davey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Cooter.
Cooter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The cut above Matt Davey's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cooter lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Cooter.
A right hand to the body from Cooter.
Cooter using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cooter gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Cooter.
Davey looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice elbow from Cooter.
Matt Davey's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Matt Davey's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Randal Cooter!
Randal Cooter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Happy Sack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdul Raziq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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181 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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175 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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Great elbows
Powerful |
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Happy Sack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abdul Raziq!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raziq closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sack pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sack just misses with a elbow thrown towards Raziq's brow.
Sack blocks an elbow strike.
Sack dodges an elbow strike from Raziq.
Sack misses with a knee strike.
Raziq is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sack to keep the fight standing.
Raziq has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sack is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sack misses with a knee to the head.
Sack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sack takes the fight into the clinch.
Sack missing with knees to the body.
Sack tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Raziq has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sack is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Happy Sack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdul Raziq.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sack just misses with a elbow thrown towards Raziq's brow.
Sack with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sack landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raziq tries to pull guard but Sack forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Raziq is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sack pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sack misses with an elbow strike.
Sack looking to throw knees to the head but Raziq is blocking nicely.
Raziq has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sack avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sack lands a knee to the head.
Sack blocks an elbow strike from Raziq.
Sack lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sack throws an elbow but misses.
Sack lands an elbow just above Raziq 's eye.
Raziq tries to pull guard but Sack holds him up against the cage and eventually Raziq drops back down to his feet.
Sack throws a knee to the head but misses.
Raziq dodges an elbow strike from Sack.
Raziq misses with an elbow over the top.
Sack tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sack throws an elbow that misses.
Sack tries to land knees in the clinch but Raziq avoids the damage to the body.
Raziq avoids a wild elbow strike from Sack.
Raziq tries to pull guard but Sack forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sack takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Happy Sack has been cut.
Sack dodges an elbow strike from Raziq.
Raziq is trying to pull guard but Sack turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sack throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Raziq blocks it with crossed arms.
Sack blocks an elbow strike from Raziq.
Raziq lands a damaging elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raziq wants to take the fight to the mat but Sack manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Raziq gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sack pushes off an throws an elbow but Raziq leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Raziq drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sack missing with knees to the body.
Raziq blocks the elbow strike.
Sack tries to land a knee to the head but Raziq blocks with his arms.
Raziq tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sack smiles and moves away.
Sack moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sack tries a knee to the head but Raziq blocks it.
Sack lands an elbow that stopped Raziq in his tracks for a moment.
Sack lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sack creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Raziq creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sack's defenses.
Happy Sack's cut is getting worse.
Sack takes an elbow to the temple.
Raziq lands a nice elbow.
Sack lands an elbow inside.
Sack throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sack using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Raziq has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Raziq blocks an elbow strike from Sack.
Raziq blocks the elbow strike.
Raziq blocks an elbow strike.
Raziq manages to pull guard.
Raziq is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sack is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sack gets to his feet - Raziq follows without any prompting.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raziq moves out of range of the body kick from Sack.
Sack has taken the fight to the clinch.
Raziq blocks the elbow strike.
Raziq avoiding damage as Sack throws knees to the body.
Raziq is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Raziq blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Raziq blocks an elbow strike.
Sack unloads a knee to the mid-section. Raziq lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Raziq is trying to pull guard but Sack turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Raziq fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Happy Sack dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Happy Sack's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sack closes the distance and pushes Raziq back into the cage.
Sack misses with an elbow strike.
Sack misses with an elbow over the top.
Raziq blocks an elbow strike from Sack.
Sack is pressed up against the cage. Raziq has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sack down to the mat. Sack avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sack throws the kick towards the body but Raziq avoids it.
Sack has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sack throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Raziq throws an elbow that misses.
Happy Sack has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sack throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sack tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sack tries to circle away but Raziq has him pinned against the cage.
Sack throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Raziq managing to block the knees to the body from Sack.
Raziq fails to pull guard.
Raziq pulls guard successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sack wants to control from the top but Raziq keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raziq is wriggling around but Sack manages to pass to half guard.
Raziq tries to kick Sack off in order to stand up. Sack Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Sack decides to stand up, so the ref orders Raziq to his feet.
Sack gets tackled into the cage by Raziq. Raziq maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raziq lands a damaging elbow.
Raziq keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sack's efforts to push away.
Sack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Raziq closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sack using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Raziq has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sack has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sack wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Raziq lands an elbow just above Sack 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Raziq.
Happy Sack's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sack takes the fight into the clinch.
Sack with a knee to the head.
Raziq takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sack breaks the clinch.
Sack throws a head kick that Raziq semi-blocks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sack clinches up with Raziq and pushes him back against the cage.
Raziq fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Happy Sack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdul Raziq.
Raziq tries for a takedown but Sack manages to get underhooks.
Sack misses with an elbow strike.
Raziq pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Raziq tries for a takedown but Sack manages to get underhooks.
Raziq tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sack just stands there and leans against the cage.
Raziq blocks an elbow strike from Sack.
Raziq drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Raziq can't get the takedown.
Raziq is breathing heavily.
Raziq tries to pull guard but Sack forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sack lands an elbow inside that Raziq shrugs off.
Sack creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Raziq's defenses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sack just misses with a elbow thrown towards Raziq's brow.
Raziq looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raziq tries to score a body lock takedown but Sack shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
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!
Sack blocks the elbow strike.
Sack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sack closes the distance and clinches.
Raziq avoids the elbow strike from Sack, against the cage.
Raziq goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sack prevents it.
Sack blocks an elbow strike from Raziq.
Sack creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sack pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sack creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sack tries a knee to the head but Raziq blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Raziq fails to pull guard.
Sack blocks an elbow strike.
Sack is trying to force a seperation but Raziq has the dominant position.
Sack gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sack obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Happy Sack dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Happy Sack's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sack has managed to clinch.
Sack creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sack creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Raziq's defenses.
Sack using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Raziq has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sack breaks from the clinch.
Sack pushes Raziq up against the cage in a clinch.
Sack lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sack pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Raziq avoids a wild elbow strike from Sack.
Sack takes an elbow to the forehead.
Raziq is trying to pull guard but Sack turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sack pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Raziq has Sack pressed against the cage, preventing Sack from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Raziq lands an elbow just above Sack 's eye.
Sack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Happy Sack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sack clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raziq misses with an elbow strike.
Sack throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Raziq blocks it with crossed arms.
Raziq lands a nice elbow.
Jeez, Happy Sack's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Happy Sack's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Abdul Raziq!
Abdul Raziq tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Garvey Huey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meridius Tymoschenko (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). Meridius Tymoschenko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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182 lbs
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190 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
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Malcolm Garvey Huey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Meridius Tymoschenko!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garvey Huey drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tymoschenko keeping moving, preventing Garvey Huey from controlling successfully.
Garvey Huey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tymoschenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Tymoschenko, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garvey Huey trying to move into half guard but instead Tymoschenko has managed to sweep!
Tymoschenko advances position into side control!
Garvey Huey is looking for a sweep.
Tymoschenko in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tymoschenko throws an elbow but Garvey Huey slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tymoschenko lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Garvey Huey is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garvey Huey is working hard here to advance position.
Garvey Huey is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tymoschenko connects with a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garvey Huey is looking for a sweep.
Tymoschenko lands a few punches from side control.
Garvey Huey takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Garvey Huey manages to get back to half guard.
Garvey Huey works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tymoschenko trying to control but Garvey Huey is working from the bottom.
Garvey Huey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tymoschenko manages to get himself to full guard.
Garvey Huey is stalling in the full guard.
Garvey Huey wants to pass the guard but Tymoschenko is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garvey Huey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garvey Huey stands and throws Tymoschenko's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tymoschenko manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Garvey Huey is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tymoschenko defends it well.
Garvey Huey is looking to take a break and control but Tymoschenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tymoschenko is looking to improve his position.
Garvey Huey thows a huge punch but Tymoschenko dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garvey Huey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tymoschenko keeps working.
Tymoschenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tymoschenko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tymoschenko.
Garvey Huey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tymoschenko is keeping the position for now.
Garvey Huey trying to control but Tymoschenko is working from the bottom.
Tymoschenko wants to sweep here but Garvey Huey controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garvey Huey trying to control the position from guard on top but Tymoschenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garvey Huey slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tymoschenko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Garvey Huey wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Garvey Huey goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tymoschenko has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Garvey Huey but great work by Tymoschenko.
Tymoschenko working the head with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tymoschenko lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Garvey Huey down.
Garvey Huey defending against the ground and pound.
Tymoschenko laying and praying for a moment but Garvey Huey takes advantage and regains half guard.
Tymoschenko is thwarting Garvey Huey's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Meridius Tymoschenko will probably get the nod.
That's time! Garvey Huey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A swing and a miss from Tymoschenko.
Garvey Huey fails to land the takedown.
Garvey Huey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tymoschenko.
Tymoschenko misses with a wild body shot.
Garvey Huey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tymoschenko sprawls well. Tymoschenko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Garvey Huey gets slowly back to his feet.
Garvey Huey shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tymoschenko is trying to defend but Garvey Huey finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tymoschenko wants to control the action here but instead Garvey Huey manages to pass to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tymoschenko is looking to get to half guard.
Garvey Huey trying to control but Tymoschenko is having none of it.
Garvey Huey looking for a guillotine from mount but Tymoschenko is having none of it.
Garvey Huey working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Tymoschenko slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Garvey Huey prevents Tymoschenko from improving his position.
Garvey Huey is trying to control. Tymoschenko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Garvey Huey wants to pass the guard but Tymoschenko is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garvey Huey not doing much here.
Garvey Huey wants to take a breather but Tymoschenko is having none of it.
Garvey Huey is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tymoschenko has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tymoschenko tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Garvey Huey has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Garvey Huey can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tymoschenko is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garvey Huey avoids the attempt from Tymoschenko to control.
Garvey Huey thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Garvey Huey has hold of Tymoschenko's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tymoschenko manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Tymoschenko tries to hold on but Garvey Huey pushes him away.
Tymoschenko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Malcolm Garvey Huey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Garvey Huey controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garvey Huey avoids the attempt from Tymoschenko to control.
Garvey Huey in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Garvey Huey working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Tymoschenko is looking to improve his position but Garvey Huey isn't that keen on the idea.
Tymoschenko wants to control but Garvey Huey is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garvey Huey prevents Tymoschenko from getting the reversal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garvey Huey raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Garvey Huey 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. This is the final round!
Tymoschenko punishes Garvey Huey's body with a nice straight punch.
Tymoschenko gets caught napping as Garvey Huey dives in and scores a takedown. Tymoschenko manages to retain guard.
Garvey Huey looking to pass the guard.
Garvey Huey looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Garvey Huey postures up.
Garvey Huey pushing down on Tymoschenko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tymoschenko wants to control but Garvey Huey passes into side.
Garvey Huey goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tymoschenko rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Garvey Huey's guard! Nice work there by Tymoschenko!
Garvey Huey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garvey Huey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tymoschenko is one step ahead there.
Tymoschenko postures up.
Garvey Huey wants to sweep here but Tymoschenko controlling him for the moment.
Garvey Huey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tymoschenko stopping the sweep attempt from Garvey Huey.
Tymoschenko works over Garvey Huey with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tymoschenko landing with the ground and pound.
Garvey Huey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tymoschenko defends well.
Tymoschenko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tymoschenko landing with the ground and pound.
Garvey Huey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tymoschenko wants to control from the top but Garvey Huey keeps moving.
Garvey Huey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tymoschenko defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tymoschenko advances position into side control!
Tymoschenko lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Garvey Huey is looking to regain half guard here but Tymoschenko keeps moving and retains side control.
Garvey Huey is not content to let Tymoschenko control the position.
Tymoschenko connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Garvey Huey some visible discomfort.
Tymoschenko trying to control the position but Garvey Huey is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garvey Huey takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tymoschenko cracks Garvey Huey with a big right hand but Garvey Huey just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garvey Huey is looking for a sweep.
Tymoschenko scores with a couple of short elbows.
Garvey Huey is rocked!
Tymoschenko cracks Garvey Huey with a big elbow.
Oh Garvey Huey is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big shot lands for Tymoschenko! That's hurt Garvey Huey! Will he recover? Tymoschenko fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Meridius Tymoschenko!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Bannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Jamison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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145 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeremy Bannon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Jamison!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jamison.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bannon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jamison wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jamison tries to score with some ground and pound. Bannon controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jamison is looking to take a break and control but Bannon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bannon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jamison is chipping away with strikes.
Jamison landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jamison misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jamison lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jamison lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jamison lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Jamison wants to control but Bannon is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bannon defending against the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Bannon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bannon is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bannon is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Jamison is looking to take a break and control but Bannon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jamison is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bannon has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bannon takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bannon tries to bench press Jamison off him but Jamison keeps the position.
Bannon prevents Jamison from improving position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bannon avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jamison.
Jamison trying to control the action but Bannon is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bannon is looking for a sweep.
Bannon taking a bit of punishment here - Jamison scoring with strikes.
Jamison scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jamison is looking to take a break and control but Bannon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jamison tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jamison lands some shots froms side control.
Jamison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamison is trying to get an arm triangle but Bannon is defending well.
Sloppy strikes there by Jamison.
Jamison postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Check out the look on Jamison's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bannon is looking to regain half guard here but Jamison keeps moving and retains side control.
Jamison throwing shots but missing, from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jamison is working Bannon over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jamison just content to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Jamison dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jamison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bannon moves away.
Bannon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jeremy Bannon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jamison fails with a takedown attempt.
Bannon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice body punch from Jamison.
Jamison shoots in for a double leg but Bannon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bannon lands a lovely overhand right.
Bannon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bannon connects with a jab.
Bannon scores with a hook.
It looks like John Jamison has been cut.
Bannon digs a good hook to Jamison's body.
Bannon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jamison counters with a single leg into guard. Bannon didn't expect that.
Jamison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jamison throws a strike but Bannon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jamison managing to control the position.
Jamison has momentary wrist control but Bannon slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamison keeping moving, preventing Bannon from controlling successfully.
Jamison is trying to control the position but Bannon postures up.
Jamison had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bannon defends it easily.
Jamison is looking for a triangle here but Bannon uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jamison is trying to control Bannon's posture but Bannon avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamison is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bannon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jamison controlling the position for now.
Jamison regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jamison avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bannon trying to control but Jamison is working from the bottom.
Jamison wants to control the position but Bannon says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Bannon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bannon prevents Jamison from improving his position.
Jamison looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bannon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jamison trying to hold on to Bannon's head to control him but Bannon postures up.
Jamison makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jamison.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jamison is looking to sweep but instead, Bannon has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Jamison will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Jamison's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bannon misses with a straight right.
Bannon just misses with a punch to the body.
Jamison gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bannon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jamison thinking.
Bannon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bannon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jamison with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bannon counters with a one-two to the body.
Bannon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jamison was well out of range. Poor timing from Bannon.
Jamison slips under a jab.
Jamison lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamison with a jab.
Jamison misses with a straight right.
Bannon lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bannon. Jamison does a little dance to reset his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jamison.
Jeremy Bannon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Jamison.
Bannon looks to score with a jab to the body but Jamison is just out of range.
Jeremy Bannon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jamison shoots in for a double leg but Bannon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bannon moves out of range as Jamison strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bannon throws out a loose jab but Jamison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jamison slips under a jab.
Bannon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jamison manages to avoid it.
Bannon looks to score with a jab to the body but Jamison is just out of range.
Jamison shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bannon pinned against the cage. Bannon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fighters circling - Bannon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jamison walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bannon misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamison shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bannon pinned against the cage. Bannon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bannon throws a lazy right hand but Jamison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice jab there from Jamison.
Jeremy Bannon is winning the standup battle so far.
Bannon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jamison counters by moving into the clinch.
Bannon wants to stall.
Bannon prevents the takedown attempt.
Bannon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bannon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bannon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bannon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jamison.
Jamison wants to take the fight to the mat but Bannon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bannon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bannon prevents the takedown attempt.
Jamison can't get the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bannon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bannon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jamison is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Bannon clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on John Jamison'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.
Bannon swings for the body but Jamison moves out of range.
Bannon scores with a body shot.
Jamison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bannon.
Jamison tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bannon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jamison shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bannon's guard.
Jamison trying to control but Bannon is working from the bottom.
Bannon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jamison defends well.
Bannon wants to stand and escape but Jamison is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bannon is on top in guard.
Jamison looking for a guillotine here but Bannon defends easily.
Jamison is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bannon is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bannon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jamison trying to control the position from guard on top but Bannon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bannon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bannon lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jamison!
Bannon avoids the attempt from Jamison to control.
Jamison is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bannon has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jamison's face.
Bannon is landing with some decent strikes but Jamison is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
John Jamison has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bannon lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bannon working the ground and pound effectively.
Jamison is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bannon tries to control but Jamison wriggling away.
Jamison is looking to improve his position but Bannon isn't that keen on the idea.
Bannon working Jamison over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice elbow there by Bannon.
Bannon looking to control but Jamison is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jamison wants to control but Bannon is having none of it.
Bannon pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jamison slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bannon wants to pass to mount but Jamison is defending the position.
Jamison has hold of Bannon's hands but Bannon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Bannon had his way with John Jamison in that round.
The cut man is working on John Jamison's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jamison tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bannon swivels and escapes.
Bannon throws a body punch but Jamison moves out of range.
Bannon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jamison is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A swing and a miss from Bannon.
Bannon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bannon thows a body shot but no joy.
Bannon misses with a straight right.
Jamison misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bannon counters with a nice uppercut.
Bannon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jamison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bannon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jamison throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jamison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bannon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jamison with a poor takedown
and Bannon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jeremy Bannon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Jamison.
Jamison is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jamison will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bannon misses with an uppercut.
Jamison misses with a head kick.
Jamison fails with a takedown attempt.
Jamison has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bannon. Jamison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bannon tries to sprawl but Jamison drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bannon won't allow Jamison to pass to mount.
Jamison not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jamison not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jamison throws a strike but Bannon avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bannon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jamison trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamison working some strikes from top position.
Jamison wants to pass the guard but Bannon is keeping the position.
Bannon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jamison trying to control the position from guard on top but Bannon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jamison postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jamison working some strikes from top position.
Jamison is looking to work some ground and pound but Bannon has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bannon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bannon wants to control the position but Jamison says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Jamison missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jamison working Bannon over with strikes.
Jamison is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bannon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jamison.
Jamison working the head and body with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Jamison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jamison 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 47:48
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 47:48
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Jamison!
John Jamison is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath John Jamison thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Helson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaz Yago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes into the arena with My Life blaring out of the sound system. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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181 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Helson Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kaz Yago!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gracie forces Yago back against the cage and clinches.
Gracie jumps into guard, dragging Yago to the mat.
Yago stops Gracie from standing up.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Yago pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yago wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Yago won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Yago wants to stand but Gracie is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gracie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yago is controlling him.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Yago cracks a nice hook into Gracie's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yago lands a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yago lunges at Gracie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gracie's hand.
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yago sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Yago manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Yago keeps moving.
Gracie postures up in Yago's guard and throws a big left but Yago blocks it.
Yago keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie trying to control but Yago is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Yago trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yago is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Yago keeps moving.
Yago not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yago keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie closes the distance and pushes Yago back into the cage.
Gracie gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Yago is looking to get back to is feet but Gracie passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yago, who protects the arm well.
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yago knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Yago is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Yago is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yago, who protects the arm well.
Yago can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yago sneaks back into half guard.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Yago is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yago is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Yago defending well.
Yago is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yago manages to get to full guard.
Gracie passes Yago's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helson Gracie dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gracie throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Yago tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gracie is in Yago's guard.
Yago controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Yago is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Gracie stands and throws Yago's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yago is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Yago is keeping him busy.
Yago trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Yago trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yago doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gracie is keen to just control but Yago is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is pressing down on Yago's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yago is holding on for now.
Gracie trying to control the action but Yago is working from the bottom.
Gracie stops Yago from getting back to his feet.
Gracie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yago really wants to buck Gracie off and get back to his feet.
Gracie looking to control but Yago is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Yago is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie avoids the attempt from Yago to control.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Yago is squirming around nicely.
Yago is working to get back to half guard.
Yago prevents Gracie from taking his back.
Yago is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Yago sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yago actively working from the bottom here.
Yago is trying to control but can't.
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Yago defends the submission attempt.
Yago is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Yago is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helson Gracie dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Yago. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yago misses with a looping left.
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there.
Yago preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Yago on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Yago is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yago avoid being mounted?
Gracie misses with a head shot. Yago uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yago keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Yago trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yago is keeping the position for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Yago escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Yago keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Yago is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Yago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yago is wriggling around but Gracie manages to pass to half guard.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yago's head.
Gracie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Yago keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Helson Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Yago is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
Yago wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie fails to advance to Yago's back.
Helson Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
Yago is trying to stand up.
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Yago stops Gracie from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yago is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helson Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gracie, 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Helson Gracie!
A relieved looking Helson Gracie thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johann Isonmycok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shunsui Kyoraku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Isonmycok might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to funky cold medina . I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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215 lbs
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johann Isonmycok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shunsui Kyoraku!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Isonmycok fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kyoraku avoids it really well and circles away.
Isonmycok throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kyoraku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Isonmycok.
Isonmycok lands with a straight right. Kyoraku didn't see that one coming.
Horrible takedown by Isonmycok or perhaps it was just good defense by Kyoraku which made him look bad.
Kyoraku throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Isonmycok on the side of the head.
Kyoraku thumps Isonmycok with a low kick.
Johann Isonmycok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kyoraku.
Isonmycok misses with an uppercut. Kyoraku saw that one coming.
A combination from Kyoraku does no damage.
Isonmycok has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johann Isonmycok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Kyoraku there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kyoraku lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyoraku throws a head kick that misses.
Kyoraku thuds his shin into the meat of Isonmycok's side.
Kyoraku connects with a leg kick. Isonmycok looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Isonmycok throws a sloppy head kick and Kyoraku moves out of range easily.
Kyoraku lands with a straight right. Isonmycok didn't see that one coming.
Isonmycok tries to move into range but Kyoraku moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Isonmycok ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Isonmycok misses with a hook
and Kyoraku counters with a low kick, right behind Isonmycok 's knee.
Isonmycok throws a head kick that misses
and Kyoraku counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kyoraku scores with a spinning back kick!
Isonmycok is breathing heavily.
Kyoraku connects with a leg kick. Isonmycok looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kyoraku feints and then cracks Isonmycok's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Isonmycok down.
Kyoraku scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku lands a right hook to the body.
Kyoraku fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kyoraku fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kyoraku lands a glancing blow to the side of Isonmycok's head.
It looks like Johann Isonmycok has been cut.
Isonmycok takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kyoraku.
Isonmycok takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A good leg kick by Kyoraku.
Kyoraku lands a nice hook to Isonmycok's body. Isonmycok takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kyoraku moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kyoraku feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Isonmycok's calf.
Kyoraku throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Isonmycok takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku throws a head kick that misses.
Isonmycok throws a sloppy head kick
and Kyoraku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Isonmycok takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Shunsui Kyoraku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kyoraku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kyoraku lands a slapping body shot.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Isonmycok got wobbled bad by a big combination! Kyoraku presses forward with punches and knees until Isonmycok stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Isonmycok closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shunsui Kyoraku!
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