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VIP 36: Abaddon vs. Rodriguez PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Demver Laurenz Dacoycoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Panom Yeerum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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161 lbs
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Demver Laurenz Dacoycoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Panom Yeerum!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dacoycoy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yeerum is fending him off so far but Dacoycoy persists. Nope, Yeerum circles away and we're back to standing.
Yeerum scores with a head kick.
Dacoycoy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yeerum sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dacoycoy somewhat.
Dacoycoy shoots in and drives through. Yeerum sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demver Laurenz Dacoycoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dacoycoy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Yeerum manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Yeerum wants to stand and escape but Dacoycoy is having none of it.
Dacoycoy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yeerum is looking to stand up but Dacoycoy isn't so interested in that idea.
Dacoycoy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yeerum is keeping the position for now.
Dacoycoy is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeerum wants to stand up but Dacoycoy is controlling him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yeerum can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dacoycoy 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.
Yeerum leaves Dacoycoy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A shot to the liver by Yeerum. Beautiful body shot.
Dacoycoy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yeerum is fending him off so far but Dacoycoy persists. Nope, Yeerum circles away and we're back to standing.
Dacoycoy fails with a takedown attempt.
Yeerum pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yeerum throws a leg kick which misses Dacoycoy's front leg but catches the back leg as Dacoycoy tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yeerum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dacoycoy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
No joy there for Yeerum, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yeerum plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dacoycoy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yeerum defends it nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Yeerum.
Dacoycoy shoots in but no luck this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dacoycoy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yeerum.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Yeerum.
Dacoycoy shoots in and drives through. Yeerum sprawls well.
Dacoycoy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dacoycoy is defended easily by Yeerum.
Dacoycoy is breathing heavily.
Yeerum turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yeerum's coach down at Renegade Fighting Systems was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Yeerum's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dacoycoy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dacoycoy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yeerum tries to avoid it but Dacoycoy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yeerum to the ground. Yeerum escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yeerum stuffs the takedown attempt from Dacoycoy. Dacoycoy gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Yeerum.
Demver Laurenz Dacoycoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yeerum defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dacoycoy.
Dacoycoy misses with a takedown attempt
and Yeerum counters with an outside leg kick.
Dacoycoy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yeerum. Yeerum obviously looking to wear him down.
Yeerum throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dacoycoy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yeerum throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yeerum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dacoycoy shoots in looking for a takedown but Yeerum manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dacoycoy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Panom Yeerum dominated that 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.
Yeerum lands a nice looking body kick.
Dacoycoy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Yeerum.
Dacoycoy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yeerum pinned against the cage. Yeerum gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dacoycoy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yeerum is fending him off so far but Dacoycoy persists. Nope, Yeerum circles away and we're back to standing.
Dacoycoy fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demver Laurenz Dacoycoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yeerum stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yeerum wants it to stay on the feet.
Yeerum lands a head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeerum lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dacoycoy will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dacoycoy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Yeerum quickly recovers to half guard.
Dacoycoy wants to pass the guard but Yeerum is defending well.
Yeerum wants to get back to his feet.
Yeerum is refusing to be controlled, as Dacoycoy sits in half guard.
Dacoycoy has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Yeerum is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Dacoycoy controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dacoycoy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Yeerum wants to get back to his feet.
Yeerum is trying to stand but he's just given Dacoycoy his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dacoycoy is punishing Yeerum with some ground and pound.
Dacoycoy sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Yeerum taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Demver Laurenz Dacoycoy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Caldwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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168 lbs
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167 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thomas Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jeff Caldwell!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Caldwell - that will leave a mark!
Caldwell lands with a nice body punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Caldwell, right into the meat.
Caldwell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Caldwell scores with a jab. Holmes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Holmes is rocked!
It looks like Thomas Holmes has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Caldwell plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Holmes to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Holmes just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jeff Caldwell!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eric Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pio Iafeta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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160 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eric Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pio Iafeta!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iafeta moves in looking to clinch but Davis pushes him off.
Davis has a takedown stuffed.
Davis fails with a takedown attempt.
Iafeta wants to clinch.
Iafeta doesn't manage to clinch there - Davis circles away.
Davis has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Iafeta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Davis somewhat.
Iafeta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Davis shoots for a double leg takedown but Iafeta sprawls well. He's pushed Davis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Davis shoots in but Iafeta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Iafeta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Davis is defended easily by Iafeta.
Nice sprawl there from Iafeta as Davis shoots in.
Iafeta is looking to clinch.
Davis fails with a takedown attempt.
Iafeta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis misses with a takedown attempt - Iafeta sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Iafeta tries to close the distance and clinch but Davis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Davis has a takedown stuffed.
Iafeta doesn't manage to clinch there - Davis circles away.
Iafeta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Davis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Davis swats away the attempt to clinch by Iafeta.
Davis fails to land the takedown.
Davis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Iafeta pinned against the cage. Iafeta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Davis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Iafeta but Iafeta pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Iafeta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Davis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Iafeta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Davis somewhat.
Davis goes for a double leg but Iafeta avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Iafeta continues to drive forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iafeta has Davis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Davis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Iafeta tries for a takedown. No joy.
Davis prevents the takedown attempt.
Iafeta goes for a takedown in the clinch but Davis prevents it.
Iafeta is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Davis lands a left hand.
Iafeta drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Davis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Davis lands with a left to the head.
Iafeta is looking to take this one to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davis lands a shoulder strike.
Iafeta changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Davis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Horrible takedown by Davis or perhaps it was just good defense by Iafeta which made him look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iafeta leaves Davis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Davis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Iafeta's waist but Iafeta gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Davis off to one side.
Davis dives in for a single leg takedown but Iafeta sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Iafeta is working for takedown but Davis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Davis lands with a short shot to the head.
Davis stops a takedown attempt from Iafeta.
Davis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Davis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Iafeta is trying to drag Davis to the mat but Davis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Iafeta is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Davis is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis lands a right hand.
Davis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Iafeta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Davis lands a hook that snaps the head of Iafeta backwards.
Davis gets underhooks to prevent Iafeta's takedown attempt.
Iafeta is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Davis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Davis is pushing Iafeta up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Davis.
Iafeta is looking to take this one to the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Iafeta backwards.
Iafeta being controlled against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iafeta goes for a takedown attempt but Davis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eric Davis will probably get the nod.
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.
Davis shoots in but no luck this time.
Davis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Iafeta defends well and Davis ends up having to push Iafeta into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Davis just leaning against Iafeta, taking a breather.
Iafeta drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Iafeta is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Davis lands with a light punch inside.
Iafeta tries to score a body lock takedown but Davis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Eric Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pio Iafeta.
Davis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Iafeta backwards.
Iafeta is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Davis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Davis lands with a left to the head.
Iafeta goes for a takedown in the clinch but Davis prevents it.
Iafeta takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis stops a takedown attempt from Iafeta.
Iafeta changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Davis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Iafeta wants to clinch.
Davis shoots in for a double leg but Iafeta sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Iafeta wants to clinch.
Iafeta leaves Davis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Iafeta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Davis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Iafeta is fending him off so far but Davis persists. Nope, Iafeta circles away and we're back to standing.
Davis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Iafeta sprawls well. Iafeta wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Davis gets slowly back to his feet.
Iafeta fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iafeta wants to clinch.
Davis swats away the attempt to clinch by Iafeta.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Davis shoots in and drives through. Iafeta sprawls well.
Iafeta wants to clinch up but Davis keeps it at a distance.
Davis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Iafeta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Davis somewhat.
Iafeta is looking to clinch.
Iafeta doesn't manage to clinch there - Davis circles away.
Davis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Davis tries for a takedown but Iafeta sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Iafeta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Davis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Iafeta is looking to clinch but Davis is avoiding it.
Davis fails with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iafeta tries to clinch up but Davis circles away and keeps his distance.
Iafeta doesn't manage to clinch there - Davis circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iafeta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Iafeta tries to clinch but Davis moves out of range.
Iafeta should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Davis shoots in and drives through. Iafeta sprawls well.
Davis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Iafeta defends it nicely.
Davis fails with a takedown attempt.
Iafeta tries to close the distance and clinch but Davis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Davis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Iafeta defends it nicely.
Iafeta is looking to clinch but Davis is avoiding it.
Iafeta is looking to clinch but Davis is avoiding it.
Davis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Iafeta is fending him off so far but Davis persists. Nope, Iafeta circles away and we're back to standing.
Pio Iafeta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Iafeta tries to clinch but Davis is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Iafeta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pio Iafeta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Iafeta as he jumps to the side.
Iafeta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iafeta tries to clinch up.
Iafeta tries to clinch but Davis moves out of range.
Iafeta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Davis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Iafeta moves in looking to clinch but Davis pushes him off.
Davis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Iafeta stuffs the takedown.
Iafeta wants to clinch up but Davis keeps it at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Iafeta. No joy for Davis on that attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Iafeta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Davis circles away from the clinch attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iafeta tries to close the distance and clinch but Davis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Iafeta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Iafeta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Iafeta tries to clinch up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Iafeta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Iafeta wants to clinch up but Davis keeps it at a distance.
Iafeta tries to clinch there but Davis circles away.
Iafeta tries to clinch but Davis is having none of it.
Iafeta wants to clinch up but Davis keeps it at a distance.
Iafeta doesn't manage to clinch there - Davis circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pio Iafeta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Davis swats away the attempt to clinch by Iafeta.
Iafeta tries to clinch up but Davis circles away and keeps his distance.
Iafeta is looking to clinch.
Davis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Davis shoots in looking for a takedown but Iafeta manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Davis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Iafeta wants to clinch up but Davis keeps it at a distance.
Iafeta tries to clinch there but Davis circles away.
Iafeta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Iafeta stuffs the takedown attempt from Davis. Davis gets slowly back to his feet.
Iafeta is looking to clinch.
Davis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Iafeta is looking to clinch but Davis is avoiding it.
Davis shoots in but Iafeta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iafeta fails in his attempt to clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Davis. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Iafeta is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Iafeta tries to clinch up but Davis circles away and keeps his distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Davis.
Iafeta tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iafeta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Iafeta tries to clinch up.
Davis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Iafeta sprawls well. Iafeta wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Davis gets slowly back to his feet.
Iafeta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Davis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Iafeta as he avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Davis.
Iafeta tries to clinch up.
Iafeta wants to clinch up but Davis keeps it at a distance.
Iafeta doesn't manage to clinch there - Davis circles away.
Davis keeps the fight on the outside.
Davis swats away the attempt to clinch by Iafeta.
Iafeta tries to clinch up.
Iafeta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Davis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Iafeta defends it nicely.
Iafeta is looking to clinch but Davis is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iafeta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Iafeta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Davis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Iafeta's waist but Iafeta gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Davis off to one side.
Iafeta tries to clinch there but Davis circles away.
Davis swats away the attempt to clinch by Iafeta.
Iafeta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Davis.
Iafeta tries to clinch up but Davis circles away and keeps his distance.
Iafeta tries to clinch but Davis moves out of range.
Iafeta tries to clinch but Davis moves out of range.
Davis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Iafeta sprawls well and keeps this one on the 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!
Iafeta is looking to clinch.
Davis fails with the takedown.
Iafeta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Iafeta is looking to clinch.
Davis tries for a takedown but Iafeta sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Davis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iafeta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Iafeta is looking to clinch but Davis is avoiding it.
Davis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Iafeta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Iafeta is looking to clinch.
Iafeta doesn't manage to clinch there - Davis circles away.
Davis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Davis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Iafeta pinned against the cage. Iafeta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Iafeta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Iafeta wants to clinch.
Iafeta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Davis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Davis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Iafeta swivels and escapes.
Davis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Iafeta defends well and Davis ends up having to push Iafeta into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Davis stops a takedown attempt from Iafeta.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis prevents the takedown attempt.
Iafeta tries for a takedown. No joy.
Iafeta has Davis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Davis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Davis.
Iafeta is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Davis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Davis prevents the takedown attempt.
Iafeta has Davis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Davis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Davis lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Iafeta has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Davis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Davis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Iafeta tries for a takedown. No joy.
Iafeta changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Davis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Iafeta slaps away a takedown attempt from Davis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pio Iafeta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Iafeta has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pio Iafeta!
Pio Iafeta was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Steel's choice of entrance music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otdHbA4GlSI. Thiago Silva is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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19
214 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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21
209 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thiago Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johnny Steel!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva misses with a looping right.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Silva swings widly with a right hand
and Steel counters with an outside leg kick.
Silva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Silva fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Steel on the side of the head.
Silva misses with an uppercut.
Silva swinging wildly here.
Steel digs a good hook to Silva's body.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Silva stalks Steel and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Steel's face. Steel staggers backwards, shaken.
Steel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Steel avoids the body shot from Silva.
Steel thows a body shot but no joy.
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Steel misses with a few strikes there.
Silva swinging wildly here.
Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silva thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Steel throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Silva scores with a hook.
Steel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Steel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Steel dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silva lands a right hook to the body.
Silva cracks Steel with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a looping left.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silva lands a jab to the nose.
Silva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Silva works the jab nicely.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it.
Silva connects with a body shot.
Silva is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Silva punishes Steel's body with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Silva misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steel.
Steel is looking to land body kicks.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Steel's head but Steel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steel misses the jab.
Steel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Steel's shoulder, as Steel tries to avoid the shot.
Thiago Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Silva dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A big left from Silva misses.
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silva misses with a looping left.
Silva tries to bum rush Steel with a series of wild strikes but Steel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steel staying out of range there.
Steel blocks a jab.
Silva checks the leg kick.
Silva misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva misses with an uppercut
and Steel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
Silva throws a hook but Steel blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
Silva throws a hook but Steel avoids it easily.
Steel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Silva scores with a hook.
Silva is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Steel thows a body shot but no joy.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silva scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Silva moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Silva throws a combination that misses
and Steel counters with a leg kick.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel misses with a few strikes there.
Silva swings for the body but Steel moves out of range.
Steel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Silva rather than just go for the knockout.
Silva jabs at Steel's body.
A big left from Silva misses.
Silva swings widly with a right hand
and Steel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Steel slips under a jab from Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva with a jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Steel might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Silva has got the better of the exchanges.
Silva throws a shot from downtown. Steel moves away and avoids it.
Silva missing with a left hand there. Steel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steel walks into a jab.
Steel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Steel is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva thows a body shot but no joy.
Silva's corner calls for a 1-2. Silva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Silva dominated that second round.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Steel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva looks to land a left hand but Steel moved out of range nicely.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Steel.
Silva throws a hook but Steel blocks it.
Silva looks to land a left hand but Steel moved out of range nicely.
Steel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Silva throws out a loose jab but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel can do to turn this around?
Silva jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Silva misses.
Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steel counters with a good low kick that Silva was not able to check.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Steel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Steel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Steel dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Silva cracks Steel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Steel slips a straight right by Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Silva throws a shot from downtown. Steel moves away and avoids it.
Silva sizes up Steel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
Silva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Steel's shoulder, as Steel tries to avoid the shot.
Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Steel walks into a left hand.
Steel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Silva connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Steel scrambles back to his feet.
Silva lands a head shot.
Silva punishes Steel's body with a nice straight punch.
Steel staying out of range there.
Silva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Silva moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Silva throws a hook but Steel avoids it easily.
Silva connects with a right hand. Steel shakes it off.
Silva lands with a nice combination. Steel backs away looking to recover.
Steel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Silva.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Silva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Steel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Silva on the side of the head.
Silva lands with an overhand left.
Johnny Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Steel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Silva to score with a decent uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silva has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago Silva!
Johnny Steel spoke after the fight, saying 'tried my best but they were the better fighter tonight and id like the chance to fight them again and hope for a better result next time'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Hollander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaius Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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26
258 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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26
280 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Danny Hollander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gaius Marshall!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hollander gets the takedown into side control.
Hollander tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Marshall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshall manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hollander is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Marshall manages to get to full guard.
Hollander is looking to stand up but Marshall won't let him.
Marshall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hollander manages to get himself to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hollander is looking to stand up but Marshall isn't so interested in that idea.
Hollander trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hollander wants to stand and escape but Marshall is having none of it.
Hollander knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marshall on the ground.
Marshall drops back looking for a leg! Hollander is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hollander manages to kick Marshall off! Marshall jumps back into Hollander's guard.
Marshall passes Hollander's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hollander on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hollander tries to get out of the position.
Marshall prevents Hollander from standing back up.
Marshall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hollander is just riding it out for now. Marshall eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Marshall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marshall wants to free his trapped foot but Hollander is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hollander is trying to stand up here but Marshall is controlling him well.
Marshall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hollander is trying to stand.
Marshall wants to pass to mount but Hollander is defending the position.
Marshall in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Hollander tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Marshall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gaius Marshall!
Gaius Marshall 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 Grey Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Suffi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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26
195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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25
190 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Grey Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sam Suffi!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suffi avoids the body shot from Wolf.
Suffi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wolf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Suffi throws a series of punches but Wolf avoids them all with ease.
Suffi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wolf counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wolf lands a big shot that drops Suffi! Can he finish him?
Suffi is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suffi is trying to hold Wolf in close to prevent damage but Wolf has managed to pass into half guard.
Suffi is still in real trouble! Can Wolf finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolf seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wolf lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Suffi quite badly. Suffi pulls Wolf in close trying to recover. Wolf postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Suffi on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Suffi doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grey Wolf!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hans Gruber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
178 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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19
175 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hans Gruber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Steve Turner!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner thows a body shot but no joy.
Gruber moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gruber misses with a wild body shot.
Gruber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turner shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Turner was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gruber gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Turner is keen to just control but Gruber is a slippery customer.
Turner sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Turner is keen to just control but Gruber is a slippery customer.
Gruber is trying to maintain the position but Turner is very close to passing his half guard.
Turner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gruber's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner is trying to control. Gruber wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gruber trying to control here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Turner misses with a hook to the body
and Gruber cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turner throws a head kick that misses.
Gruber changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gruber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Turner stalling.
Turner throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gruber to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner won't allow Gruber to sweep him here.
Gruber bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turner's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gruber throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gruber with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gruber scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gruber cracks Turner with a solid left hand.
Gruber forces his way into half guard.
Gruber controlling the pace.
Gruber is keen to just control but Turner is a slippery customer.
Turner felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Turner desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gruber tries to pass the half guard into mount. Turner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Turner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Turner is trying to maintain the position but Gruber is very close to passing his half guard.
Turner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gruber.
Turner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gruber. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Turner wants to improve his position but Gruber is controlling well.
Gruber is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gruber is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Turner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gruber.
Gruber has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gruber sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Turner defending well though.
Turner is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gruber is thwarting Turner's attempts to control the position.
Turner holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gruber is just content to waste time from the top position. Turner takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gruber trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Gruber dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gruber defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Turner.
Gruber throws a right and a left that Turner avoids nicely.
Turner closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Turner working the ground and pound.
Gruber looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gruber manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gruber is keen to just control but Turner is a slippery customer.
Gruber missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Turner gets back to full guard.
Gruber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turner is keeping the position for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gruber trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gruber throws a big elbow that misses.
Gruber won't allow Turner to sweep him here.
Gruber passes Turner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gruber is working for a kimura but Turner is defending it quite comfortably.
Gruber wants to stand up but Turner is controlling the position.
Turner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Turner controlling the position for now.
Gruber seems to be looking for submissions.
Turner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hans Gruber overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Turner is refusing to be controlled, as Gruber sits in half guard.
Turner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gruber is working away from the top position though.
Gruber is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Turner sees it coming and defends easily.
Gruber looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner is doing well to control the position and prevent Gruber from advancing to side control.
Gruber missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gruber is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gruber drops an elbow to the side of Turner's head.
Gruber takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner is refusing to be controlled, as Gruber sits in half guard.
Gruber missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Turner wants to get back to full guard.
Turner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gruber is working away from the top position though.
Turner gets back to full guard.
Gruber scoring with punches to the head and body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gruber's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Turner controls Gruber momentarily but Gruber frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hans Gruber will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Gruber's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gruber duly obliges.
It looks like Steve Turner has been cut.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gruber counters with a two punch combo.
A shot to the body from Turner misses
and Gruber counters with a head kick.
Gruber scores with a sloppy right hand. Turner should have avoided that one.
Gruber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Gruber.
A lazy left from Gruber finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner throws a series of punches but Gruber moves out of range.
Gruber slips under a jab from Turner.
Gruber ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gruber lands a right hook to the body.
Gruber lands a two punch combo.
Hans Gruber is winning the standup battle so far.
Gruber throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turner avoids the body shot from Gruber.
Gruber fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gruber defending well as Turner loads up on a big left hand.
Steve Turner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gruber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gruber misses with a wild combination.
Turner looks for a takedown but Gruber sprawls well.
Gruber uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Turner has time to react.
Gruber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Gruber.
Gruber misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely.
Gruber lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner tries for a takedown but Gruber sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hans Gruber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Turner.
Turner swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Gruber counter with a right hand.
Turner shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Turner was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gruber on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Gruber parries the strikes from Turner easily there. Turner is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gruber to escape.
Turner takes a little break here. Gruber wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gruber manages to get back to half guard.
Gruber avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Turner.
Turner trying to control the action but Gruber is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gruber doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Turner.
Gruber avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Turner.
Turner is working for a kimura but Gruber is defending it quite comfortably.
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!
Turner drops an elbow to the side of Gruber's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gruber wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Gruber showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gruber, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Gruber!
After the fight, Hans Gruber was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jae Sang Yoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Nickoson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nickoson has chosen Eye of the Tiger as his entrance music. Jae Sang Yoon is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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195 lbs
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185 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jae Sang Yoon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bryan Nickoson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nickoson stuffs the takedown attempt from Yoon. Yoon gets slowly back to his feet.
Yoon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nickoson counters with a thumping low kick.
Yoon misses with a takedown attempt
and Nickoson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jae Sang Yoon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yoon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yoon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nickoson sprawls well initially but Yoon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Yoon.
Nickoson manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickoson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nickoson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yoon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yoon postures up.
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!
Nickoson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoon is working Nickoson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nickoson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Yoon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Bryan Nickoson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Yoon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nickoson's waist but Nickoson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yoon off to one side.
Yoon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nickoson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Yoon is in Nickoson's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickoson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nickoson trying to keep a closed guard but Yoon is proving a slippery customer.
Yoon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yoon with a nice head shot there.
Nickoson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yoon is one step ahead there.
Nickoson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nickoson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yoon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yoon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickoson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yoon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickoson has his hands on Yoon's head, controlling the position.
Nickoson working a defensive guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Yoon trying to control but Nickoson is working from the bottom.
Yoon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Yoon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nickoson's guard.
Nickoson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yoon pulls his head out easily.
Nickoson is trying to get back to full guard.
Yoon controlling the action here.
Nickoson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nickoson tries to roll over but Yoon keeps him under control.
Yoon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nickoson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nickoson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nickoson.
Yoon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yoon stands up over Nickoson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yoon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yoon content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jae Sang Yoon will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Horrible takedown by Yoon or perhaps it was just good defense by Nickoson which made him look bad.
Yoon throws a chopping leg kick but Nickoson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Yoon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Yoon lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Nickoson is not content to let Yoon control the position.
Nickoson is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickoson keeps working.
Nickoson looking for a sweep but Yoon has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Nickoson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Nickoson tries to reverse the position but Yoon maintains control.
Yoon lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Yoon lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nickoson is trying to escape the mount.
Yoon unloading with bombs!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickoson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nickoson wants to control but Yoon is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoon lands with some strikes.
Yoon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yoon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Yoon dominating with strikes here.
Yoon scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nickoson?
Yoon lands a nice shot to the head.
Yoon has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nickoson's face.
Nickoson is working to get back to half guard.
Nickoson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Yoon content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Yoon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jae Sang Yoon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nickoson is refusing to be controlled, as Yoon sits in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jae Sang Yoon.
Nickoson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yoon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Yoon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nickoson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nickoson wants to control but Yoon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nickoson is looking to improve his position.
Nickoson is still trying to improve position.
Yoon is trying to control the action in half guard but Nickoson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yoon drops an elbow to the side of Nickoson's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yoon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yoon is pressing down on Nickoson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nickoson is holding on for now.
Yoon slips a nice elbow through Nickoson's hands, connecting with Nickoson's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jae Sang Yoon dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nickoson tries to close the distance and clinch but Yoon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yoon gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickoson is trying to control Yoon's posture but Yoon avoids it.
Nickoson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yoon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nickoson is not content to let Yoon control the position.
Nickoson tries to bench press Yoon off him but Yoon keeps the position.
Yoon working the ground and pound.
Yoon takes a little break here. Nickoson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Yoon grinds an elbow into Nickoson's temple.
Yoon lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nickoson down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickoson looking for a sweep but Yoon has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Nickoson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Yoon landing strikes, looking to finish!
Yoon pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Yoon is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nickoson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nickoson is squirming around, avoiding Yoon's attempts to control the action.
Yoon is really struggling to control Nickoson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Yoon in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Yoon scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nickoson?
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!
Nickoson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nickoson can't escape the position.
Yoon landing punches.
Bryan Nickoson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoon raining down shots from the mount!
Yoon looking to control but Nickoson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yoon is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Nickoson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Yoon raining down hammerfists from mount.
Yoon prevents Nickoson from getting the reversal.
Yoon avoids the attempt from Nickoson to control.
Yoon raining down shots from the mount!
Nickoson tries to lock up and control but Yoon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickoson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nickoson is looking for a sweep. Yoon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nickoson is trying to control but Yoon manages to pass to mount!
Nickoson tries to hold on but Yoon pushes him away.
Yoon lands a couple of good shots and Nickoson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Yoon has the hooks in. Nickoson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Nickoson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yoon lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Good control from Yoon.
Yoon keeps control of the position as Nickoson tries to break free.
I would not like to be Nickoson right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoon is punishing Nickoson with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yoon scores with punches and elbows.
Yoon lands strikes to the head.
Jae Sang Yoon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yoon controlling from the back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jae Sang Yoon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yoon, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jae Sang Yoon!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Nguyen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Shafer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shafer is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Big Shit Poppin. Thomas Nguyen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
165 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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24
160 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thomas Nguyen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alex Shafer!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shafer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nguyen.
Nguyen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shafer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nguyen is trying to defend but Shafer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Shafer decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Shafer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nguyen sprawls well initially but Shafer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nguyen is trying to stand back up but Shafer is controlling him
Nguyen wants to stand back up but Shafer manages to pass into side control.
Nguyen tries to escape but Shafer is in control.
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!
Shafer is looking to take a break and control but Nguyen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nguyen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Shafer has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Nguyen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nguyen tries to get out of the position.
Shafer trying to control the action but Nguyen is working from the bottom.
Shafer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nguyen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguyen is trying to buck Shafer off.
Shafer grinds an elbow into Nguyen's temple.
Shafer is trying to get an arm triangle but Nguyen is defending well.
Shafer lands a few punches from side control.
Nguyen tries to escape but Shafer is in control.
Shafer looks up at the clock and then as Nguyen takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Shafer smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Shafer working the ground and pound from side control.
Shafer working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
It looks like Thomas Nguyen has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shafer creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee asks Shafer politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Shafer prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shafer is trying to get an arm triangle but Nguyen is defending well.
Nguyen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Shafer tries to score with some ground and pound. Nguyen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Nguyen is not content to let Shafer control the position.
Shafer prevents Nguyen from escaping the position.
Nguyen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Nguyen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Shafer asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shafer working the head with strikes.
Nguyen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shafer on the ground.
Shafer is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Shafer prevents Nguyen from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shafer connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nguyen some visible discomfort.
Nguyen wants to get back to his feet but Shafer drags him back down.
Shafer creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Shafer trying to control the position but Nguyen is working away.
Nguyen is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shafer scoring with punches from side control.
Nguyen is rocked!
A lull in the action here.
Oh Nguyen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shafer has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Nguyen!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nguyen is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Shafer is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nguyen to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nguyen shrugs it off.
A big strike lands for Shafer! That's really hurt Nguyen and he's turned his back - Shafer keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Shafer jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Shafer!
Alex Shafer took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Tidal Wave Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Beelzebub Abaddon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodriguez has chosen Planet Terror - El Wray as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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175 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Beelzebub Abaddon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Diego Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abaddon scores with a hook.
Rodriguez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rodriguez showed some decent athleticism there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Abaddon trying to control but Rodriguez postures up.
Abaddon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rodriguez trying to control the action but Abaddon is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rodriguez thows a huge punch but Abaddon dodges it nicely.
Rodriguez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez trying to control from Abaddon's half guard. Abaddon has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rodriguez postures up and lands a big shot to Abaddon's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abaddon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriguez is one step ahead there.
Rodriguez postures up in Abaddon's guard and throws a big left but Abaddon blocks it.
Rodriguez throws an elbow that misses. Abaddon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rodriguez's guard. Nice move by Abaddon!
We've been hearing good reports from Abaddon's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rodriguez has his hands on Abaddon's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abaddon is one step ahead there.
Our spies down at at The Pit inform us that Rodriguez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rodriguez pulls Abaddon in close to his closed guard and prevents Abaddon from doing any damage or advancing position.
Beelzebub Abaddon has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Abaddon slips a jab from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abaddon moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abaddon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodriguez drops his hands momentarily and Abaddon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Abaddon misses with a hook.
Abaddon throws a looping overhand right but Rodriguez ducks down to avoid it.
Abaddon cracks a nice hook into Rodriguez's ribs.
Abaddon tries to clinch there but Rodriguez circles away.
Beelzebub Abaddon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodriguez looks to land a left hand but Abaddon moved out of range nicely.
Abaddon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abaddon moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon throws the left hand but Rodriguez avoids the punch easily.
Abaddon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rodriguez slips under a jab.
Abaddon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez takes a swing at Abaddon's ribcage but misses.
Abaddon slips under a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abaddon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Abaddon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodriguez dives in for a single leg takedown but Abaddon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rodriguez can't get the takedown.
Abaddon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rodriguez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Beelzebub Abaddon will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Abaddon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rodriguez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodriguez throws a hook to the side of Abaddon's head but Abaddon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodriguez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Abaddon sizes up Rodriguez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot.
Abaddon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rodriguez shoots in but Abaddon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rodriguez thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rodriguez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Abaddon rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice jab there from Abaddon.
Abaddon is looking to clinch.
A jab from Abaddon misses.
Abaddon gets a clinch.
Rodriguez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Abaddon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rodriguez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rodriguez has a couple of punches blocked by Abaddon.
Rodriguez misses with the head strike.
Rodriguez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Abaddon after a bit of a struggle.
Still in the clinch, Abaddon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Abaddon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abaddon blocking some punches.
Abaddon lands a shoulder strike.
Abaddon lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Rodriguez goes for a takedown attempt but Abaddon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Beelzebub Abaddon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Rodriguez.
Abaddon tries to clinch there but Rodriguez circles away.
Rodriguez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abaddon.
Rodriguez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Abaddon throws a right hand that Rodriguez ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodriguez also avoids with ease.
A swing and a miss from Rodriguez.
Abaddon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beelzebub Abaddon is winning the standup battle so far.
Abaddon lands a nice shot that snaps Rodriguez's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon sizes up Rodriguez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Abaddon moves in looking to clinch but Rodriguez pushes him off.
Rodriguez takes a jab right on the kisser.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abaddon. Rodriguez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodriguez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Abaddon moves away from the strike by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rodriguez is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez drops his hands momentarily. Abaddon doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Rodriguez staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Rodriguez doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Beelzebub Abaddon!
Beelzebub Abaddon retains his welterweight title!
Diego Rodriguez was interviewed post fight and said 'Bastard got lucky.'.
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