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FC 52: Moving Weight PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Martin Daskalov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph Joaquin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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152 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Martin Daskalov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ralph Joaquin!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joaquin shoots for a double leg takedown but Daskalov sprawls well. He's pushed Joaquin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Joaquin fails with the takedown
and Daskalov counters with a nice leg kick.
Daskalov stuffs the takedown.
Martin Daskalov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Joaquin.
Joaquin fails with the takedown
and Daskalov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daskalov scores with a nice head shot.
Joaquin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Daskalov counters with a nice body kick.
Joaquin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Daskalov sprawls well. Daskalov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Joaquin gets slowly back to his feet.
Joaquin has his takedown stuffed
and Daskalov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joaquin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Joaquin fails with the takedown
and Daskalov counters with a leg kick.
Joaquin tries to clinch up.
No luck for Joaquin with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joaquin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Daskalov can pounce on him.
Joaquin with a poor takedown
and Daskalov counters with an outside leg kick.
Joaquin misses with a takedown
and Daskalov counters with a head kick. That will keep Joaquin thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Joaquin dives in and grabs Daskalov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Daskalov pushes down on Joaquin's head and hops out.
Daskalov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joaquin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Daskalov swivels and escapes.
Daskalov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Joaquin if he has to take too many more of those.
Daskalov lands a front kick.
Daskalov misses with a straight left.
Joaquin fails with the takedown
and Daskalov counters with a body kick.
Joaquin shoots in for a takedown but Daskalov shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joaquin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Daskalov counters with a body kick that stops Joaquin in his tracks momentarily.
Joaquin looks winded!
Joaquin looks for a takedown but Daskalov sprawls well.
Joaquin shoots in for a takedown but Daskalov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Daskalov scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joaquin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daskalov.
Joaquin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Daskalov.
Daskalov misses with a head kick.
Daskalov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Joaquin with a poor takedown
and Daskalov counters with a good low kick that Joaquin was not able to check.
Joaquin misses with a takedown
and Daskalov counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joaquin with a poor takedown
and Daskalov counters with a body kick.
Daskalov scores with a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Daskalov.
Daskalov throws a head kick that misses.
Joaquin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Daskalov counters with a nice uppercut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Daskalov. Joaquin shrugs it off though.
Daskalov throws a head kick but Joaquin moves out of range.
Joaquin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Martin Daskalov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joaquin has his takedown stuffed
and Joaquin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joaquin avoids the head kick by Daskalov.
Sloppy strikes from Joaquin. Those never looked like landing.
Joaquin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Daskalov counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joaquin shoots and misses
and Daskalov counters with a nice uppercut.
Daskalov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Joaquin fails with the takedown
and Daskalov counters with a body kick that stops Joaquin in his tracks momentarily.
Joaquin with a poor takedown
and Daskalov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Joaquin really felt that one!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joaquin misses with a takedown
and Daskalov counters with a thumping low kick.
Joaquin with a poor takedown
and Daskalov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daskalov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Joaquin is rocked!
Joaquin fails with the takedown
and Joaquin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joaquin is still on wobbly legs! Can Daskalov finish him?
Daskalov steps in with a hook that catches Joaquin right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Daskalov follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Joaquin looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Daskalov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drake Ka Uhane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demetrius Colrane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Drake Ka Uhane has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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199 lbs
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193 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Drake Ka Uhane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Demetrius Colrane!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colrane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ka Uhane blocks a leg kick.
Colrane closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Colrane lands in his opponent's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Colrane looking to pass the guard.
Ka Uhane is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Colrane trying to control the position from guard on top but Ka Uhane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ka Uhane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Colrane's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ka Uhane wants to stand and escape but Colrane is having none of it.
Colrane 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.
Colrane is working Ka Uhane over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Colrane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ka Uhane wants to get back to his feet but Colrane is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Colrane throws a big elbow that misses.
Colrane makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ka Uhane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Colrane.
Colrane throwing strikes but missing.
We've been hearing good reports from Ka Uhane'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.
Ka Uhane wants to stand up but Colrane is controlling him.
Colrane throwing strikes but missing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Colrane landing some decent shots from guard.
Colrane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Colrane 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.
Colrane working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ka Uhane's head.
Colrane postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ka Uhane wants to stand up but Colrane is controlling him.
Colrane trying to control the position from guard on top but Ka Uhane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Colrane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Colrane with a flurry of punches that miss.
Colrane with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colrane with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Colrane postures up in Ka Uhane's guard and throws a big left but Ka Uhane blocks it.
Colrane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Colrane works over Ka Uhane with some ground and pound from guard.
Colrane chips away with some ground and pound.
Ka Uhane is rocked!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Colrane's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Oh Ka Uhane is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Colrane cracks Ka Uhane with a solid left hand.
Colrane scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Colrane tries to free his leg and advance position but Ka Uhane is retaining full guard.
Ka Uhane seems to have got his legs back now.
Colrane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ka Uhane keeping moving, preventing Colrane from controlling successfully.
Colrane with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Colrane controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demetrius Colrane dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ka Uhane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Colrane fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ka Uhane on the side of the head.
It looks like Drake Ka Uhane has been cut.
Colrane misses with a wild combination.
Demetrius Colrane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Colrane scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Colrane working the ground and pound but Ka Uhane is defending the strikes.
The strikes coming from Colrane are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ka Uhane is not content to let Colrane control the position.
Ka Uhane tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Colrane fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Colrane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Colrane connects with a bit shot that sees Ka Uhane covering up! More strikes from Colrane and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Colrane is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demetrius Colrane!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Demetrius Colrane waved his t-shirt featuring The Dark Side's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Edwards looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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255 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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240 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Edwards! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
It looks like Chris Edwards has been cut.
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!
Edwards is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Savage drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Savage jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Savage decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Savage closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Edwards did well to prevent Savage getting side control.
Edwards is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Savage seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Edwards is rocked!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Savage gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Edwards is still on wobbly legs! Can Savage finish him?
Savage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savage gets a clinch.
Savage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Savage fakes the body blow, causing Edwards to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Edwards goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Savage!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sundar Thapa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orlando Sax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sax is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Solonen & Kosola - Kolmetoista Kertaa Kovempi Ku Kukaan . 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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245 lbs
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274 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sundar Thapa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Orlando Sax!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sax uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thapa.
Thapa throws a hook to the side of Sax's head but Sax sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sax has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Thapa throws a right hand that misses
and Sax counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Thapa's guard now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sax throwing strikes but missing.
Sax trying to control the position from guard on top but Thapa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sax with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thapa seems keen to control Sax's posture.
Thapa wants to sweep but no luck.
Sax has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Thapa is proving hard to escape from.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Thapa holds on and takes a little breather.
Sax with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thapa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sax gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sax scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thapa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thapa trying to keep a closed guard but Sax is proving a slippery customer.
Sax lands a couple of digs.
Thapa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Thapa looking to control.
Thapa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sax wants to control from the top but Thapa keeps moving.
Thapa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thapa pulls Sax in close to prevent any damage.
Thapa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sax can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thapa keeping moving, preventing Sax from controlling successfully.
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!
Sax loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thapa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sax trying to control the position from guard on top but Thapa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thapa wants to sweep but no luck.
Sax landing some decent shots from guard.
Thapa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sax trying to control but Thapa is working from the bottom.
Sax postures up and lands a big shot to Thapa's brow.
Thapa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sax loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sax wants to control from the top but Thapa keeps moving.
Thapa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sax pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thapa is keeping the position for now.
Thapa looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sax forces Thapa back against the ropes and clinches.
Thapa has Sax pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Sax manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thapa has Sax pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Sax manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thapa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sax is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sundar Thapa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sax lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sax throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sax 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.
Sax scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
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. Sax connects with a nice short shot to Thapa's temple.
Thapa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sax.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Sax dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sax uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thapa.
Thapa tries a head kick but it misses.
Sax darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sax scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Thapa gets back to full guard.
Sax throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thapa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sax trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Orlando Sax has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sax passes Thapa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sax 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sax scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sax working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Sax is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sax is looking to stall here but Thapa recovers full guard.
Sax landing with the ground and pound.
Sax missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sax loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thapa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thapa keeping moving, preventing Sax from controlling successfully.
Thapa wants to sweep here but Sax controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sax postures up.
Sax chips away with some ground and pound.
Thapa has his foot on Sax's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sax works his way back into a safe position though.
Sax trying to control but Thapa is working from the bottom.
Thapa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thapa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sax's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thapa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sax working a defensive guard here.
Thapa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Thapa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thapa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thapa working the head and body with strikes.
Thapa prevents Sax from improving his position.
Thapa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Thapa prevents Sax from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thapa trying to pass the guard but Sax defending well.
Sax is not content to let Thapa control the position.
Thapa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thapa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sax knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Sax showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Thapa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Thapa finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thapa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sax defends well and Thapa ends up having to push Sax into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sax stops a takedown attempt from Thapa.
Sax lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Thapa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sax's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sax's back!
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!
Thapa patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Thapa scores with strikes from the back.
Sax trying to control the hands but Thapa breaks the grip.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thapa missing with strikes from the back.
Sax tries to escape but Thapa has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Sax turns into Thapa and is now in his guard.
Sax throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sax trying to control the position from guard on top but Thapa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thapa looking for a sweep. Not yet Thapa, not yet.
Sax keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thapa's head.
Sax is looking to work some ground and pound but Thapa has wrist control.
Sax loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sax working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thapa's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thapa trying to control the position.
Sax with a nice head shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thapa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sax is one step ahead there.
Sax cracks Thapa with a solid left hand.
Sax lands a couple of elbows.
Thapa is rocked!
Sax postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Thapa covers up, he's hurt! Sax keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Sax and the ref steps in to end the fight! Sax can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Orlando Sax!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bill H Ahellno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ifeanny Isa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahellno's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Domination. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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174 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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bill H Ahellno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ifeanny Isa!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahellno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Isa.
Isa throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahellno. Isa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahellno throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ahellno throws a shot from downtown. Isa moves away and avoids it.
We've been told by Ahellno's head coaches at Reign in Blood that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Isa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Isa punishes Ahellno's body with a nice straight punch.
Ahellno throws a leg kick but Isa checks it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Isa.
Isa lands a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Isa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice defenses there by Isa.
Ahellno paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Isa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Isa tried to score with a low kick but Ahellno checks it.
Isa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Isa has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Isa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahellno connects with a combination that backs up Isa into the ropes. Ahellno lands a flurry of punches that gets past Isa's guard. Isa is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Ahellno bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill H Ahellno!
A victorious Bill H Ahellno thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boca Naga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Fei Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Naga might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Wildes Ding. Boca Naga has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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293 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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275 lbs
13 - 13 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boca Naga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alan Fei Hong!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fei Hong misses with a hook.
Naga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fei Hong was well out of range. Poor timing from Naga.
Naga circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Naga has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Naga throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fei Hong's waist but Fei Hong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Naga off to one side.
We've been informed that Fei Hong has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Boca Naga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fei Hong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Naga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Naga is defended easily by Fei Hong.
Fei Hong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Naga.
Fei Hong tries to clinch but Naga moves out of range.
Naga fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fei Hong avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boca Naga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fei Hong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Naga on the side of the head.
It looks like Boca Naga has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fei Hong sends Naga crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Fei Hong is motioning to the referee to let Naga up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Naga is rocked!
Fei Hong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Naga, pushing him back against the ropes.
Oh Naga is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fei Hong just leaning against Naga, taking a breather.
Naga wants to take the fight to the mat but Fei Hong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fei Hong stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fei Hong misses with a punch on the inside.
Naga is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Fei Hong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Naga is pressed against the ropes. Fei Hong pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Naga! Two more big strikes from Fei Hong and Naga crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Alan Fei Hong!
A relieved looking Alan Fei Hong 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lucas's choice of entrance music: Jesus I Was Evil. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Matthew Lucas was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matthew Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva lands a really nice looking cross but Lucas seems unphased.
Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lucas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lucas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Lucas circles away.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lucas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silva wants to clinch but Lucas slips to the side
and Lucas counters with a body kick.
Lucas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Lucas.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Silva wants to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lucas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Lucas which made him look bad.
Lucas thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas thuds his right hand into Silva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Rafael Silva has been cut.
Lucas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Lucas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucas connects with a solid leg kick.
We've been informed that Lucas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lucas drops Silva with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Silva looks back up at him and smiles so Lucas waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Silva is rocked!
Lucas misses with a looping left.
Lucas throws an uppercut from hell that sends Silva clean off his feet! He's out cold! Lucas stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matthew Lucas!
After the fight, Matthew Lucas 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Lunchmeat Sandwich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sync Fowler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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165 lbs
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165 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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lunchmeat Sandwich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sync Fowler!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fowler decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Fowler seems to be working for a kimura but Sandwich defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sandwich manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fowler trying to control the position from guard on top but Sandwich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fowler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sandwich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sandwich is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Fowler rolls with it to try and escape but Sandwich cranks on the arm and Fowler is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lunchmeat Sandwich!
During a confident post fight interview, Lunchmeat Sandwich thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Big Show Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Mironov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big Show Jr comes to the ring accompanied by Papa was a Rolling Stone. Mironov has chosen Down by Law - by Madball as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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23
300 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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289 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Big Show Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergei Mironov!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big Show Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mironov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mironov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Big Show Jr preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Big Show Jr wants to get back to full guard but Mironov has mounted him!
Mironov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Big Show Jr can't escape the position.
Poor strikes thrown by Mironov there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Big Show Jr is looking to improve his position but Mironov isn't that keen on the idea.
Mironov lands a big shot there that rocks Big Show Jr but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Big Show Jr wants to control but Mironov is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mironov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Big Show Jr is looking to escape.
Big Show Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Big Show Jr tries to hold on but Mironov postures up.
Mironov working the ground and pound effectively.
Big Show Jr tries to hold on but Mironov pushes him away.
Mironov thowing shots but they're missing.
Big Show Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Big Show Jr is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Show Jr tries to lock up and control but Mironov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mironov unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Big Show Jr wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Mironov celebrates on the ropes and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergei Mironov!
A victorious Sergei Mironov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Craig Clendennon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmey The Gangster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clendennon comes to the ring accompanied by LoFidelity Allstars - Battleflag. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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27
155 lbs
14 - 1 - 0 |
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23
140 lbs
12 - 0 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Clendennon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timmey The Gangster!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Gangster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clendennon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Gangster moves away.
The Gangster connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've been informed that The Gangster has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Good exchange - The Gangster coming out on top.
The Gangster has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Clendennon finds it's way round the side to connect with The Gangster's head.
Some wild striking there from Clendennon.
Clendennon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Gangster doesn't seem bothered though.
Clendennon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clendennon takes one on the button.
Clendennon is looking to score with low kicks.
The Gangster has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Clendennon finds it's way round the side to connect with The Gangster's head.
The Gangster fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The Gangster ducks under a wild hook from Clendennon.
An inside leg kick lands from The Gangster.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for The Gangster. That snapped Clendennon's head back.
Clendennon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at AD Sparring Emporium in the buildup to the fight.
Clendennon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clendennon tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Gangster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Gangster throws a leg kick which misses Clendennon's front leg but catches the back leg as Clendennon tries to avoid it.
The Gangster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab lands there for Clendennon.
Clendennon connects with a nice looking jab.
Clendennon loads up on a big right hand but The Gangster slips the punch.
Craig Clendennon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Gangster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Gangster tries to score with a low kick but Clendennon moves his leg out of the way.
The Gangster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clendennon.
Clendennon misses with a wild body shot.
Clendennon tries to clinch there but The Gangster circles away.
Clendennon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Craig Clendennon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That kick from The Gangster tenderised Clendennon's leg. Clendennon is trying to keep his angry face on.
The Gangster fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Clendennon is out of range.
Clendennon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and The Gangster counters with a shoot takedown. Clendennon fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clendennon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as The Gangster controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Clendennon keeping moving, preventing The Gangster from controlling successfully.
The Gangster is stalling in the full guard.
Craig Clendennon has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Clendennon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon moves into range and clinches up with The Gangster.
Clendennon lands an elbow that stopped The Gangster in his tracks for a moment.
The Gangster managing to block the knees to the body from Clendennon.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The Gangster gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The Gangster postures up in Clendennon's guard and throws a big left but Clendennon blocks it.
Clendennon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The Gangster trying to control but Clendennon is working from the bottom.
The Gangster looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster throws an elbow that misses. Clendennon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in The Gangster's guard. Nice move by Clendennon!
Clendennon trying to control the position from guard on top but The Gangster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Gangster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clendennon preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmey The Gangster dominated that round.
That's time! Clendennon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Clendennon.
The Gangster lands with a straight right. Clendennon didn't see that one coming.
The Gangster misses with a body shot.
Clendennon throws a head kick but The Gangster moves out of range.
The Gangster slips a straight right by Clendennon.
Clendennon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clendennon scores with a punch to the head.
The Gangster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clendennon misses with a two punch combination.
Clendennon lands a nice shot to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Clendennon.
The Gangster lands with a straight right. Clendennon didn't see that one coming.
Clendennon tries to clinch up.
Clendennon misses with a low kick as The Gangster jumps back.
Craig Clendennon is winning the standup battle so far.
Clendennon just misses with a punch to the body.
Clendennon connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Gangster moves out of range of the leg kick from Clendennon.
Clendennon scores with a crisp jab that stopped The Gangster in his tracks.
The Gangster throws a front kick that sends Clendennon stumbling back into the ropes.
The Gangster's corner calls for a 1-2. The Gangster obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The Gangster tries to land a front kick but Clendennon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Clendennon moves into the clinch.
The Gangster lands a body punch.
Knees to the body from Clendennon.
The Gangster lands a left hand.
The Gangster managing to block the knees to the body from Clendennon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Gangster.
The Gangster lands with a left to the head.
Clendennon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from The Gangster.
Clendennon scores with a shot to the side of The Gangster's head.
The Gangster lands a shot to the body.
Clendennon lands a good knee to the midsection. The Gangster won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Gangster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Gangster tries to throw a body punch but Clendennon avoids it by throwing The Gangster back against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clendennon.
Clendennon tries a body shot but The Gangster blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Clendennon.
It looks like Timmey The Gangster has been cut.
The Gangster misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Gangster tries a body shot but Clendennon blocks it.
Clendennon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The Gangster lands a nice shot to the body.
Clendennon pushes off an throws an elbow but The Gangster leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
The Gangster misses with a punch to the body.
The Gangster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from The Gangster.
The Gangster blocks an elbow strike.
Clendennon with a knee to the head.
The Gangster has had enough of the clinch but Clendennon keeps him there for the moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Clendennon.
Clendennon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Clendennon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster keeps the fight on the outside.
Clendennon loads up on a big right hand but The Gangster slips the punch.
The Gangster decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The Gangster with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The Gangster thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clendennon's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Clendennon loads up on a big right hand but The Gangster slips the punch.
The Gangster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clendennon.
Clendennon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Clendennon stuns The Gangster with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The Gangster misses with a head kick.
Clendennon misses the shot to the body.
The Gangster cracks the inside of Clendennon's front leg.
The Gangster scores with a nice right hand.
Clendennon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Clendennon throws a leg kick that is checked
and The Gangster counters with a nice double leg into side control. Clendennon won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Gangster working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Gangster postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmey The Gangster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Timmey The Gangster's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The Gangster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clendennon moves away.
The Gangster with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The Gangster throws out a powerful jab.
Clendennon misses with a body shot.
The Gangster pushes Clendennon away with a front kick.
The Gangster wants to land a leg kick but Clendennon is out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Gangster is defended easily by Clendennon.
The Gangster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clendennon.
The Gangster looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The Gangster trying to control the position from guard on top but Clendennon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Gangster throwing strikes from guard but Clendennon blocks nicely.
Timmey The Gangster has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Gangster trying to control but Clendennon is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Timmey The Gangster wasn't active enough on the ground.
Clendennon throws a leg kick which misses The Gangster's front leg but catches the back leg as The Gangster tries to avoid it.
The Gangster connects with a single shot there.
The Gangster throws a series of punches but Clendennon moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Clendennon lands a nice shot to the body.
The Gangster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clendennon.
The Gangster pivots, looking for a leg kick but Clendennon is out of range and The Gangster settles back down.
Clendennon scores with a body shot.
Clendennon throws a right and a left that The Gangster avoids nicely.
Clendennon feints and then cracks The Gangster's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Gangster down.
The Gangster throws a head kick that misses.
The Gangster tries to land a front kick but Clendennon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The Gangster lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clendennon at a distance.
Crunch! The Gangster slams his shin into Clendennon's torso.
Clendennon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Gangster lands a nice looking body shot.
Clendennon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Gangster looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Gangster throws a low kick but Clendennon avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster drives through with a takedown into guard.
The Gangster trying to control but Clendennon is working from the bottom.
The Gangster advances to half guard.
The Gangster perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Timmey The Gangster hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Clendennon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon misses with a few strikes there.
Clendennon checks a low kick from The Gangster.
A jab lands there for The Gangster.
Clendennon misses with a low kick.
Clendennon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clendennon misses the body punch
and The Gangster counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by The Gangster.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Gangster 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The Gangster loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmey The Gangster really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timmey The Gangster'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.
Clendennon moves in looking to clinch but The Gangster pushes him off.
Clendennon misses with a two punch combination.
The Gangster shoots in and bounces Clendennon off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
The Gangster is stalling in the full guard.
The Gangster trying to control the position from guard on top but Clendennon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Timmey The Gangster hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Clendennon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Gangster.
The Gangster connects with a body shot that sends Clendennon's belly button to the back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Gangster, as that shot connected.
Good standup being displayed there by Clendennon as he connects with a hook.
Clendennon fakes the leg kick and cracks The Gangster in the body.
Clendennon connects with a leg kick. The Gangster looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The Gangster lands with a right hand.
Clendennon wants to clinch.
The Gangster throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Gangster.
Clendennon throws a nice outside leg kick.
The Gangster throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Clendennon gets a clinch.
Clendennon misses with a knee to the head.
The Gangster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clendennon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Clendennon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before The Gangster can pounce on him.
The Gangster gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The Gangster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clendennon.
The Gangster moves away from the strike by Clendennon.
The Gangster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clendennon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The Gangster listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Clendennon lands an impressive looking overhand right. The Gangster doesn't seem phased though.
Clendennon avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Gangster throws out the jab.
Clendennon misses with a body shot
and The Gangster counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Clendennon won't allow The Gangster to pass to mount.
The Gangster is looking to take a break and control but Clendennon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The Gangster not doing much here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Timmey The Gangster was stalling too much, according to the referee.
The Gangster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clendennon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Clendennon avoids the body shot from The Gangster.
Clendennon works over The Gangster's head and body with a nice combination.
The Gangster throws a lazy right hand but Clendennon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Gangster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clendennon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between The Gangster's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Gangster uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Clendennon lands with a shot to the body.
Clendennon fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Gangster avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice shot by The Gangster.
The Gangster connects with a body shot.
Nice shot by The Gangster.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmey The Gangster dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Timmey The Gangster's cut.
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!
The Gangster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Gangster avoids the body shot from Clendennon.
Clendennon tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. The Gangster manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Gangster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clendennon.
Clendennon misses with a double jab.
The Gangster connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Clendennon darts in trying to clinch
and The Gangster counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Clendennon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Craig Clendennon has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Clendennon misses with a hook to the body
and The Gangster counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clendennon is looking for a sweep. The Gangster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clendennon blocking the ground and pound attempt from The Gangster.
The Gangster works his foot free and advances to mount.
Clendennon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Clendennon pushes The Gangster off looking to stand but The Gangster dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Clendennon defending well though.
Craig Clendennon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Gangster wants to free his trapped foot but Clendennon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The Gangster is trying to control. Clendennon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Timmey The Gangster is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The Gangster keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Craig Clendennon just wasn't active enough.
Clendennon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Clendennon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The Gangster throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Clendennon scores with a jab.
The Gangster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clendennon throws the left hand but The Gangster avoids the punch easily.
Clendennon tries to close the distance and clinch but The Gangster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Gangster jabs Clendennon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Clendennon closes the distance looking to clinch
and The Gangster counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Clendennon's guard now.
Clendennon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but The Gangster has passed into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster controlling the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Gangster has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Clendennon!
And that's the end of the fight!
Timmey The Gangster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got The Gangster winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 45:50
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timmey The Gangster!
Timmey The Gangster is the new featherweight champion!
Timmey The Gangster seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Craig Clendennon had this to say: 'I'll be back- likr a angry Terminator, punk exterminator, bitches know- where to go- for da voluntary sperm donator- hey, wait! gimme back da mic, i was juss gettin' started!!'.
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