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AFL 13 Ponjev Vs Johnson 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danso Obasanjo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doctor Cupitmasha (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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Counter fighter
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Danso Obasanjo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Doctor Cupitmasha!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cupitmasha looking to score a takedown here. Obasanjo is defending well but Cupitmasha drives through and ends up in Obasanjo's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cupitmasha wants to control from the top but Obasanjo keeps moving.
Cupitmasha postures up in Obasanjo's guard and throws a big left but Obasanjo blocks it.
Cupitmasha is looking to stand up but Obasanjo won't let him.
Obasanjo being controlled here, momentarily.
Obasanjo 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.
Obasanjo has Cupitmasha pulled in close to control his posture.
Obasanjo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Obasanjo tries to get out of the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No luck for Cupitmasha with that takedown attempt.
Obasanjo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cupitmasha circles away.
Obasanjo gets the takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Obasanjo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Cupitmasha tries to improve position but can't.
Cupitmasha is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Obasanjo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Obasanjo prevents Cupitmasha from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Obasanjo lands a nice short elbow.
Cupitmasha is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Obasanjo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Obasanjo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Obasanjo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Obasanjo slows the pace down in half guard.
We've been hearing that Obasanjo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obasanjo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Obasanjo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cupitmasha trying to control from the bottom.
Obasanjo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Obasanjo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cupitmasha's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cupitmasha wants to control but Obasanjo is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Doctor Cupitmasha was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nice takedown defense from Obasanjo. No joy for Cupitmasha on that attempt.
Obasanjo shoots in and bounces Cupitmasha off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cupitmasha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Obasanjo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Obasanjo postures up and lands a big shot to Cupitmasha's brow.
Cupitmasha is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Obasanjo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cupitmasha's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obasanjo postures up in Cupitmasha's guard and throws a big left but Cupitmasha blocks it.
Obasanjo trying to control but Cupitmasha is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Obasanjo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Obasanjo throwing strikes but missing.
Obasanjo wants to control from the top but Cupitmasha keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obasanjo works over Cupitmasha with some ground and pound from guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cupitmasha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cupitmasha wants to get back to his feet but Obasanjo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danso Obasanjo dominated that round.
That's time! Obasanjo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Obasanjo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cupitmasha is trying to defend but Obasanjo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Obasanjo trying to control the action but Cupitmasha is working from the bottom.
Obasanjo is thwarting Cupitmasha's attempts to control the position.
Obasanjo throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cupitmasha to regain full guard.
Obasanjo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cupitmasha's head.
Obasanjo 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.
Obasanjo with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obasanjo trying to control the position from guard on top but Cupitmasha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Obasanjo won't allow Cupitmasha to sweep him here.
Danso Obasanjo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Obasanjo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cupitmasha is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Obasanjo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Obasanjo throws an elbow that misses. Cupitmasha uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Obasanjo's guard. Nice move by Cupitmasha!
Cupitmasha being controlled here momentarily.
Obasanjo keeping moving, preventing Cupitmasha from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cupitmasha won't allow Obasanjo to sweep him here.
Obasanjo trying to control the position here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Obasanjo gets a takedown into half guard.
Obasanjo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cupitmasha on the ground.
Cupitmasha blocking the ground and pound attempt from Obasanjo.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cupitmasha manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cupitmasha is on top in guard.
Obasanjo has Cupitmasha pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obasanjo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cupitmasha trying to control but Obasanjo is working from the bottom.
Obasanjo wants to sweep here but Cupitmasha controlling him for the moment.
Obasanjo working a defensive guard here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Danso Obasanjo wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Cupitmasha shoots for a takedown but Obasanjo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Obasanjo shoots in for a double leg but Cupitmasha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cupitmasha looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Obasanjo is fending him off so far but Cupitmasha persists. Nope, Obasanjo circles away and we're back to standing.
Obasanjo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Obasanjo lands in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cupitmasha has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Obasanjo has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Cupitmasha works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obasanjo controlling the position.
Obasanjo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cupitmasha drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cupitmasha jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cupitmasha wants to pass the guard but Obasanjo is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cupitmasha preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Obasanjo holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danso Obasanjo dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cupitmasha tries to score a power double leg takedown but Obasanjo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cupitmasha somewhat.
Cupitmasha shoots in but no luck this time.
Cupitmasha fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Danso Obasanjo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doctor Cupitmasha.
Cupitmasha shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Obasanjo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cupitmasha to the ground. Obasanjo is now in Cupitmasha's guard.
Cupitmasha keeping moving, preventing Obasanjo from controlling successfully.
Cupitmasha 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 one minute gone in the round.
Obasanjo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cupitmasha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cupitmasha striking from the bottom.
Cupitmasha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Obasanjo postures up in Cupitmasha's guard and throws a big left but Cupitmasha blocks it.
Cupitmasha trying to control the position.
Obasanjo connects with a couple of short punches.
Obasanjo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Obasanjo throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obasanjo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cupitmasha is keeping the position for now.
Cupitmasha is trying to control the position but Obasanjo postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cupitmasha is on top in guard.
Cupitmasha trying to control the position from guard on top but Obasanjo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Obasanjo is pulling down on Cupitmasha's head. It's preventing any offense from Cupitmasha, at least for the moment.
Cupitmasha keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Obasanjo's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obasanjo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Obasanjo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Obasanjo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Danso Obasanjo.
Cupitmasha fails with a takedown attempt.
Cupitmasha dives in for a single leg takedown but Obasanjo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cupitmasha is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Obasanjo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Obasanjo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cupitmasha gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Danso Obasanjo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obasanjo stops a takedown attempt from Cupitmasha.
Cupitmasha gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Obasanjo.
Obasanjo prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cupitmasha jumps guard but Obasanjo stands there with Cupitmasha around his waist. Cupitmasha gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cupitmasha has clasped his hands together around Obasanjo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Danso Obasanjo.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Obasanjo, 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danso Obasanjo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruud Gullit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Aldo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Decent wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jose Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ruud Gullit!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gullit throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gullit throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aldo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Jose Aldo has been cut.
Gullit throws a series of punches but Aldo avoids them all with ease.
Aldo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gullit.
A punch combination from Gullit misses.
Gullit lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Aldo can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Gullit and Aldo drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Gullit.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruud Gullit!
During a confident post fight interview, Ruud Gullit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Crazy Kure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Seia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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157 lbs
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BJJ Brown 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Crazy Kure!
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, Gustavo Seia!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kure shoots and misses
and Seia counters with a shoot takedown. Kure fights it but they end up in guard.
Kure is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Seia defends well.
Kure keeping full guard, as Seia tries to pass.
Seia throws a big elbow that misses.
Seia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Seia trying to control but Kure is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Seia has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Seia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gustavo Seia was stalling too much, according to the referee.
An inside leg kick from Seia misses.
Kure tries to clinch up but Seia circles away and keeps his distance.
Seia lands a nice looking body shot.
Kure has his takedown stuffed
and Seia counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Seia scoring with some ground and pound.
Kure is looking to cinch up a triangle. Seia throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kure's body to avoid the submission. Kure has instead reached around Seia's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kure arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Crazy Kure!
During a confident post fight interview, Crazy Kure thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Severart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramirez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ice Cube- Check Yo Self (Original Version). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jake Severart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Kevin Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Severart.
Ramirez is looking to clinch but Severart is avoiding it.
Ramirez is looking to clinch but Severart is avoiding it.
Severart pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Severart misses the jab.
No joy there for Severart, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Severart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramirez.
Severart scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jab by Severart.
A decent looking cross lands there for Severart.
Severart connects with a nice looking jab.
Severart lands with a shot to the body.
Jake Severart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Severart.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Severart throws a jab but it's blocked by Ramirez.
Severart looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramirez is just out of range.
Good shot there by Severart.
Severart keeps the fight on the outside.
Severart ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Severart, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Severart takes a swing at Ramirez's ribcage but misses.
Severart throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ramirez.
Ramirez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Severart fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ramirez, pushing him back against the cage.
Severart managing to block the knees to the body from Ramirez.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Severart avoiding damage as Ramirez throws knees to the body.
Severart has Ramirez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ramirez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Severart has been working on his balance at Evil Emp-HEAD HUNTERS FIGHTCLUB 160pw EliteSpar/co, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Ramirez.
Severart drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ramirez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Severart connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Severart cracks Ramirez with a good jab.
Severart avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ramirez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ramirez takes one on the button.
Severart throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ramirez.
Severart misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramirez slips a jab and a cross from Severart.
Ramirez closes the distance and clinches.
Severart blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Severart changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ramirez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Severart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramirez moves to clinch but Severart breaks away
and Severart counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Severart moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez gets underhooks to prevent Severart's takedown attempt.
Ramirez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ramirez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Severart is trying to pull guard but Ramirez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ramirez lands a nice knee to the body.
Severart can't get the takedown.
Ramirez gets underhooks to prevent Severart's takedown attempt.
Severart is breathing heavily.
Ramirez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Severart blocks it with crossed arms.
Ramirez controlling the action here for a moment.
Ramirez is pressed up against the cage. Severart has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ramirez down to the mat. Ramirez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ramirez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Severart swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Severart jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Severart scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Severart manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Severart dives in and grabs Ramirez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ramirez pushes down on Severart's head and hops out.
Ramirez clinches up with Severart and pushes him back against the cage.
Severart drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ramirez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramirez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ramirez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ramirez misses with a knee to the head.
Ramirez lands a nice knee to the body.
Severart tries to pull guard but Ramirez won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Severart managing to block the knees to the body from Ramirez.
Ramirez lands a good knee to the midsection. Severart won't want to take too many of those.
Severart wants to take the fight to the mat but Ramirez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Severart dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ramirez wants to clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Severart.
Ramirez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ramirez slips under a jab.
Horrible takedown by Severart or perhaps it was just good defense by Ramirez which made him look bad.
Ramirez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Severart throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ramirez moves in looking to clinch but Severart pushes him off.
Severart lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ramirez backs up against the cage.
Ramirez shoots in but no luck this time.
Ramirez walks into a straight right hand from Severart.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severart connects with a nice looking jab.
Severart scores with a sloppy right hand. Ramirez should have avoided that one.
Ramirez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Severart swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ramirez fails with the takedown.
Jake Severart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Ramirez.
Ramirez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Severart pinned against the cage. Severart gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ramirez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Severart fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Severart. Beautiful body shot.
Severart comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Severart with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez takes one on the button.
Severart will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ramirez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ramirez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Severart counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Severart. Ramirez does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Severart getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ramirez tries to clinch but Severart moves out of range.
Severart uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Severart throws out a loose jab but Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ramirez is defended easily by Severart.
Ramirez is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Severart misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Severart. Ramirez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramirez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jake Severart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Severart scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Severart throws a jab when Ramirez was well out of range.
Severart misses with a body shot.
Ramirez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Severart sprawls well. Severart wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ramirez gets slowly back to his feet.
Ramirez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez wants to clinch.
Ramirez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ramirez moves out of range as Severart strikes.
Severart throws a right and a left that both miss.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Severart.
Severart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramirez was well out of range. Poor timing from Severart.
Severart throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Severart throws a combination. Ramirez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ramirez fails with a takedown attempt.
Ramirez is trying desperately to land a takedown but Severart is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ramirez.
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!
Severart sizes up Ramirez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Severart dominated that second round.
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!
Severart gets a clinch.
Ramirez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Severart is keeping busy.
Severart is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ramirez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Severart drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ramirez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ramirez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Severart manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jake Severart is winning the standup battle so far.
Ramirez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Severart sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ramirez somewhat.
Severart tries to bum rush Ramirez with a series of wild strikes but Ramirez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ramirez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Severart sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ramirez somewhat.
Severart tests Ramirez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ramirez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Severart throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ramirez tries to clinch there but Severart circles away.
Severart misses with the combination.
Severart stuffs the takedown attempt from Ramirez. Ramirez gets slowly back to his feet.
Jake Severart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Ramirez.
Some wild striking there from Severart.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Severart misses with a straight left.
Ramirez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Severart connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Severart throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ramirez.
Severart scores with a jab.
Severart misses with a few strikes there.
Nice uppercut there from Severart.
Severart throws a right and a left that both miss.
Severart keeps the fight on the outside.
Ramirez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Severart paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Severart throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ramirez ducks under a wild hook from Severart.
Ramirez is looking to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Severart is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Severart lands with a good body shot.
Ramirez tries to clinch but Severart is having none of it.
Severart fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ramirez tries to clinch up but Severart circles away and keeps his distance.
Severart takes a swing at Ramirez's ribcage but misses.
Severart fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ramirez on the side of the head.
Severart throws a shot from downtown. Ramirez moves away and avoids it.
Severart getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Severart circles away from the clinch attempt
and Severart counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ramirez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Severart.
Ramirez tries to clinch up.
Ramirez doesn't manage to clinch there - Severart circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Severart lands a lovely overhand right.
Ramirez dives in for a single leg takedown but Severart sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ramirez has Severart pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Severart manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Severart has Ramirez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ramirez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Severart goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ramirez prevents it.
Severart jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ramirez walks away with a smile on his face. Severart gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Severart moves into the clinch.
Kevin Ramirez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Severart managing to block the knees to the body from Ramirez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Severart showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Severart, 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Severart!
Kevin Ramirez was interviewed post fight and said 'I am coming back, I love you guys. Thanks for the support, but I will not lose.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ali Magamutdinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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138 lbs
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142 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ali Magamutdinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eduardo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez dives in and scores a takedown into Magamutdinov's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sanchez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Magamutdinov is trying to control the position but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Sanchez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanchez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Eduardo Sanchez hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Magamutdinov misses with a hook.
Sanchez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Magamutdinov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sanchez.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magamutdinov wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sanchez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are battling for position here. Magamutdinov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sanchez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sanchez slips nicely into half guard.
Sanchez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magamutdinov wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy.
Sanchez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sanchez not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magamutdinov tries to get to full guard but Sanchez has control of the leg.
Sanchez is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Magamutdinov is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eduardo Sanchez!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lincoln Six Echo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tank comes to the cage accompanied by Piss on u remix .... Six Echo has chosen My Name is Lincoln as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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223 lbs
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208 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frank Tank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lincoln Six Echo!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tank connects with a crisp jab.
Six Echo misses with a hook
and Tank connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Six Echo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A combination from Tank does no damage.
Tank keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Six Echo.
Tank thows a left - swing and a miss!
Six Echo lands the left hand.
Six Echo connects with a nice looking jab.
Six Echo feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Tank sprawling to the canvas! Tank rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Six Echo finish him?!
It looks like Frank Tank 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!
Tank throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Six Echo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lincoln Six Echo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Six Echo throws a head kick that misses.
Six Echo misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Six Echo. Tank does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tank rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Six Echo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Six Echo throws a shot from downtown. Tank moves away and avoids it.
Tank moves out of range of the leg kick from Six Echo.
Six Echo misses with a hook
enabling Tank to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Six Echo slaps away a takedown attempt from Tank, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tank fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Six Echo, pushing him back against the cage.
Six Echo scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Six Echo.
Six Echo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Still in the clinch, Six Echo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Six Echo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tank blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Six Echo.
Six Echo scores with a shot to the side of Tank's head.
Six Echo drops Tank onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Tank is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Tank is rocked!
Tank has been working on his balance at Elite Training Facility, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Six Echo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Six Echo.
Six Echo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Six Echo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Six Echo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tank is breathing heavily.
Tank has a couple of punches blocked by Six Echo.
Six Echo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Six Echo tries a body shot but Tank blocks it.
Tank working aggressively here.
Six Echo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Six Echo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Tank is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Six Echo creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Tank with a big uppercut! Tank tries to clinch up but Six Echo pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Tank to the mat! Tank covers up and Six Echo unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lincoln Six Echo!
A relieved looking Lincoln Six Echo 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Drunken Hermit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuiskaaja Rajala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
180 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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173 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Drunken Hermit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kuiskaaja Rajala!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hermit looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hermit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rajala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rajala really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hermit. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hermit distracts Rajala with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hermit throws a big right hand that misses.
Hermit drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hermit jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rajala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hermit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hermit looking to pass the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rajala can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hermit 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermit postures up in Rajala's guard and throws a big left but Rajala blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hermit's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rajala is looking to stand up but Hermit isn't so interested in that idea.
Hermit connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hermit stands and throws Rajala's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermit has an Americana. Rajala didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Hermit is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Hermit hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Drunken Hermit!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Draconis Gherobane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tong Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tong Po told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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220 lbs
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215 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Draconis Gherobane!
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, Tong Po!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Gherobane both land. Nice combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gherobane.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Gherobane. Beautiful body shot.
Gherobane keeps the fight on the outside.
Po looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gherobane sends Po crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Gherobane is motioning to the referee to let Po up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Po is rocked!
It looks like Tong Po has been cut.
Gherobane measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Po! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Draconis Gherobane!
An out of breath Draconis Gherobane thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tom Tatam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jayme Thales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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167 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tom Tatam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jayme Thales!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatam fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Thales to the ground. Tatam is now in Thales's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tatam wants to pass the guard but Thales is keeping the position.
Tatam advances to half guard.
Tatam sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Thales is trying to control but can't.
Tatam performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tatam's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tom Tatam.
Thales fails with the takedown.
Tatam fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thales sprawls well initially but Tatam persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tatam seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Thales trying to control here.
Tatam sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Thales wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thales is looking to improve his position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tom Tatam wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Thales throws the kick towards the body but Tatam avoids it.
Tatam shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tatam takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thales tries to kick Tatam off but Tatam keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Thales is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Thales taking some punishment here, with Tatam in his half guard.
Well, if Tatam 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatam lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thales looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tatam controlling the action here.
Thales looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Thales is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatam not doing much here.
We're going to have a standup here because Tom Tatam wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Tatam scores with a takedown into Thales's guard.
Tatam content to stall in guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Tatam 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.
Tatam is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Thales's half guard.
Tatam is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tatam working Thales over with strikes.
Tatam trying to control the pace.
Tom Tatam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thales punching from the bottom.
Thales is trying to control but can't.
Tatam stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tom Tatam just wasn't active enough.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thales looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tatam looking to score a takedown here. Thales is defending well but Tatam drives through and ends up in Thales's guard.
Tatam stays in close to Thales's body and controls the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Thales wants to stand and escape but Tatam is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Tom Tatam wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Tatam dives in and scores a takedown into Thales's guard.
Thales not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tatam stays in close to Thales's body and controls the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tatam works over Thales with some ground and pound from guard.
Tatam definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tatam is stalling in the full guard.
Tatam landing with the ground and pound.
Tatam missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatam sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tatam working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tatam postures up.
Tatam slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tatam closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tatam lands in his opponent's guard.
Tatam is stalling in the full guard.
Tatam throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tatam might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thales working a defensive guard here.
Tatam keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thales's head.
Tatam is stalling in the full guard.
Thales has his foot on Tatam's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tatam works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thales controls Tatam momentarily but Tatam frees himself.
Tatam showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thales wants to stand up but Tatam is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Tatam dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Thales tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A swing and a miss from Tatam.
Thales tries to clinch but Tatam is having none of it.
Thales shoots in and drives through. Tatam sprawls well.
Tatam gets the takedown into side control.
Thales is looking to reverse the position.
Tatam landing a few strikes.
Tatam is chipping away with strikes.
Tatam working the head and body with strikes.
Tatam taking a breather here.
Tatam tries to move into full mount but can't pass Thales's legs.
You can see the frustration on Thales's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Tatam scoring with punches from side control.
Tatam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thales can do to turn this around?
Thales is letting Tatam control him for a moment.
Tatam knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thales on the ground.
Tom Tatam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Thales struggling a bit here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tom Tatam wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Tatam shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tatam was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tatam controls the position from side control.
Thales is trying to improve his position.
Thales struggling a bit here.
Thales throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
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!
Thales is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatam controlling the position from side mount.
Thales is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Thales takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Thales can't do much from the bottom here.
Tatam is staying tight to Thales's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jayme Thales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thales is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tatam taking a breather here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tatam misses with a hook. Thales ducked under it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thales gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tatam looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Tatam showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tatam 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Tatam!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Ponjev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shia Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sam Ponjev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shia Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Ponjev counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Ponjev circles away easily
and Ponjev counters with a nice body shot.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ponjev counters with a nice body shot.
Sam Ponjev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shia Johnson.
Ponjev throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Ponjev circles away easily
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Ponjev counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ponjev wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ponjev 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.
Ponjev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Johnson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ponjev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Johnson tries to roll over but Ponjev keeps him under control.
Ponjev is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ponjev pulls his head out easily.
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ponjev pulls his head out easily.
Johnson looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponjev is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ponjev passes the guard and advances to mount!
Johnson tries to reverse the position but Ponjev maintains control.
Ponjev dominating with strikes here.
Ponjev landing punches.
Ponjev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Johnson is trying to escape the mount.
Ponjev blocks Johnson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson can't escape the position.
Ponjev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ponjev looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Johnson can't escape the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ponjev blocks Johnson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Ponjev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Ponjev 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.
Johnson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Ponjev counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Johnson's guard now.
Johnson working for a triangle but Ponjev defends it easily.
Ponjev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ponjev is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson striking off his back but it's not causing Ponjev any problems.
Ponjev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Ponjev pushes his legs off easily.
Johnson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ponjev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ponjev's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sam Ponjev.
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Ponjev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shia Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ponjev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sam Ponjev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shia Johnson.
Some bone on bone action there as Johnson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ponjev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ponjev clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Ponjev counters with a straight right hand.
Ponjev lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponjev connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Ponjev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ponjev.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ponjev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
so Ponjev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Ponjev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Ponjev defends easily.
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!
Ponjev postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ponjev sitting in guard here, content to control.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Ponjev tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson working for submissions but it's allowed Ponjev to get to half guard.
Johnson missing with punches from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson missing with punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Ponjev dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ponjev tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Ponjev circles away easily
and Ponjev counters with a two punch combo.
Johnson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ponjev tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Johnson is in Ponjev's guard.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson postures up in Ponjev's guard and throws a big left but Ponjev blocks it.
Ponjev seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson has gone for a leg lock! Ponjev slips out almost immediately though and dives into Johnson's guard.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ponjev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ponjev passes into side control.
Johnson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ponjev off and has taken his back!
Johnson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ponjev knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ponjev for a finish.
Ponjev is in bad spot here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is not going to allow Ponjev to sit and survive in this position.
Johnson misses with an elbow to the head.
Johnson controlling well, preventing Ponjev from escaping the position.
Johnson missing with punches from the back.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ponjev is defending well though. Johnson let's go of the attempt for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson working for a choke but Ponjev reverses nicely into Johnson 's guard.
Ponjev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ponjev defends well.
Ponjev sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Johnson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Sam Ponjev just wasn't active enough.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Ponjev circles away easily
and Ponjev counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Ponjev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sam Ponjev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shia Johnson.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ponjev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Shia Johnson just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Ponjev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ponjev moves into the clinch.
Johnson is trying to drag Ponjev to the mat but Ponjev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ponjev is pushing Johnson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ponjev turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Johnson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ponjev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Johnson being controlled for a moment.
Johnson tries to strike but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson sneaks back into half guard.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Ponjev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ponjev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Ponjev.
Johnson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ponjev drops an elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson throws a strike from the bottom but Ponjev passes into side control!
Ponjev working the ground and pound from side control.
Johnson trying to remain calm as Ponjev controls from the top position.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnson manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Ponjev connects with a nice short shot to Johnson's temple.
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Ponjev trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ponjev pulls his head out easily.
Ponjev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Johnson missing with punches from the bottom.
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ponjev not doing much here.
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ponjev not doing much here.
Johnson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ponjev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johnson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ponjev 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Ponjev had his way with Shia Johnson in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Ponjev counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Johnson's guard now.
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ponjev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ponjev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Johnson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ponjev passes into side control.
Johnson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ponjev is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Johnson's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Johnson is being controlled here.
Ponjev has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ponjev lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Johnson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ponjev connects with a decent elbow.
Johnson misses with an elbow from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to improve his position.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Johnson is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Ponjev is tapping! Great win for Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shia Johnson!
Shia Johnson is the new welterweight champion!
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