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V:NY14 Choliman vs Walden PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bartholomew Norwinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Tucker Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tucker Jr has chosen We Ready as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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220 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bartholomew Norwinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, David Tucker Jr!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tucker Jr looks to land a right hand but Norwinson moved out of range.
Norwinson looks to land a right hand but Tucker Jr moved out of range.
Tucker Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Norwinson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab lands there for Tucker Jr.
It looks like Bartholomew Norwinson has been cut.
Tucker Jr lands a right hook to the body.
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!
A swing and a miss from Tucker Jr.
Tucker Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Norwinson counters with a stiff right hand.
Norwinson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Norwinson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tucker Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
A big left from Norwinson misses.
Tucker Jr thuds a left hand into Norwinson's body.
Tucker Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Tucker Jr looks to land a left hand but Norwinson moved out of range nicely.
Norwinson slips a jab from Tucker Jr.
Tucker Jr misses with an uppercut.
Norwinson moves out of range as Tucker Jr strikes.
Norwinson scores with a jab to the body.
Tucker Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Norwinson on the side of the head.
Tucker Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Norwinson.
Tucker Jr misses with a jab to the body
and Norwinson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker Jr looks to land a left hand but Norwinson moved out of range nicely.
Norwinson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tucker Jr misses with a double jab.
Tucker Jr misses with a hook
and Norwinson counters with a three punch combo that has Tucker Jr backing up. Tucker Jr nods at Norwinson to acknowledge the strikes.
Norwinson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Norwinson fails to land with a series of punches.
Norwinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tucker Jr dodges the punch combination from Norwinson.
David Tucker Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tucker Jr throws a jab when Norwinson was well out of range.
Good exchange - Tucker Jr coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot lands for Norwinson.
Tucker Jr with a jab.
Norwinson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Norwinson.
Tucker Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norwinson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Norwinson misses with the combination.
Norwinson fails to land with a series of punches.
Tucker Jr loads up on a big right hand but Norwinson slips the punch.
Norwinson blocks a jab.
Tucker Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Norwinson.
Norwinson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tucker Jr's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tucker Jr duly obliges.
Tucker Jr dodges the punch combination from Norwinson.
Tucker Jr misses with a left hand
and Norwinson counters with a left to the body.
Tucker Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Norwinson fails to land with a series of punches.
Tucker Jr throws a body punch but Norwinson moves out of range.
Tucker Jr throws a shot from downtown. Norwinson moves away and avoids it.
Tucker Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norwinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Tucker Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Norwinson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tucker Jr throws out the jab.
Norwinson misses with a body shot.
Norwinson misses with a straight right.
A shot to the liver by Tucker Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Norwinson misses with a body shot.
Norwinson misses with a double jab.
Tucker Jr misses with a hook. Norwinson ducked under it nicely.
Norwinson slips under a jab from Tucker Jr.
Norwinson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Norwinson misses with a two punch combination.
Tucker Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Norwinson.
Norwinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tucker Jr looks to throw the jab but Norwinson is out of range.
Tucker Jr throws a lazy right hand but Norwinson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tucker Jr throws out a loose jab but Norwinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tucker Jr misses with a right hand
and Norwinson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norwinson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Tucker Jr.
Norwinson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Norwinson.
Norwinson is breathing heavily.
Tucker Jr misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Tucker Jr misses its intended target.
A jab from Tucker Jr does it's job there.
Bartholomew Norwinson's cut is getting worse.
Tucker Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Norwinson counters with a series of strikes. Tucker Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
A jab from Tucker Jr does it's job there.
Tucker Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tucker Jr loads up on a big right hand but Norwinson slips the punch.
Tucker Jr misses with a wild combination.
Norwinson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tucker Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Norwinson.
Tucker Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Norwinson is rocked!
Tucker Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Norwinson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tucker Jr looks to land a right hand but Norwinson moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Tucker Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bartholomew Norwinson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Norwinson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tucker Jr.
Norwinson seems to have got his legs back now.
A head kick misses from Tucker Jr.
Norwinson jabs Tucker Jr right on the nose. Tucker Jr blinks but takes it well.
Norwinson blocks a jab.
Tucker Jr scores with a jab.
Bartholomew Norwinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tucker Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Norwinson counters with a two punch combo.
Norwinson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Norwinson drops Tucker Jr with a left right combo! Norwinson follows him down to the ground into side control.
Tucker Jr is rocked!
Tucker Jr felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norwinson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tucker Jr is still in real trouble! Can Norwinson finish him?
Norwinson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tucker Jr tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Norwinson quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Norwinson but it's paid off an Tucker Jr is forced to tap! Nice work by Norwinson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bartholomew Norwinson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafiki WhoHitYou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). WhoHitYou comes into the arena with Nemisis blaring out of the sound system. James Johnson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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206 lbs
2 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rafiki WhoHitYou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
WhoHitYou tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
WhoHitYou connects with a body shot.
WhoHitYou cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
Johnson is looking to clinch but WhoHitYou is avoiding it.
Rafiki WhoHitYou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
WhoHitYou rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. WhoHitYou was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
WhoHitYou working a defensive guard here.
WhoHitYou looking for a sweep. Not yet WhoHitYou, not yet.
WhoHitYou utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
WhoHitYou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
WhoHitYou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
WhoHitYou is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but WhoHitYou blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
WhoHitYou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
WhoHitYou controlling Johnson's posture.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
WhoHitYou trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Rafiki WhoHitYou just wasn't active enough.
WhoHitYou throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Johnson slips a straight right by WhoHitYou.
A cross from WhoHitYou lands.
WhoHitYou's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and WhoHitYou duly obliges.
WhoHitYou scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
WhoHitYou throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from WhoHitYou finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
WhoHitYou lands with a hook. Johnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson has WhoHitYou up against the cage in a clinch.
WhoHitYou comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
WhoHitYou has Johnson pressed against the cage.
WhoHitYou gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
Johnson has WhoHitYou pressed against the cage, preventing WhoHitYou from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
WhoHitYou looking to stall.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like James Johnson has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
WhoHitYou prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
Rafiki WhoHitYou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Johnson.
WhoHitYou misses with a short punch on the inside.
WhoHitYou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
WhoHitYou creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Johnson's defenses.
Johnson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
WhoHitYou lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
WhoHitYou stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
WhoHitYou pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
WhoHitYou working hard to break the clinch.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson fails to pull guard.
WhoHitYou lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
WhoHitYou gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson jumps guard.
Johnson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson keeping full guard, as WhoHitYou tries to pass.
WhoHitYou decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Johnson, up you get!
This has been an exciting period of action!
WhoHitYou dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafiki WhoHitYou dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Johnson'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.
WhoHitYou scores with a one two! Johnson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
WhoHitYou works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
WhoHitYou works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
WhoHitYou is pawing at Johnson, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Johnson's nose. Johnson is badly hurt! WhoHitYou pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Johnson tries desperately to hold on but WhoHitYou is relentless in his assault! As Johnson receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls WhoHitYou away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafiki WhoHitYou!
A relieved looking Rafiki WhoHitYou 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 Remel Bogaurd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vaclav Mika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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275 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Remel Bogaurd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vaclav Mika!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mika thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mika with a jab.
Mika looks to land a right hand but Bogaurd moved out of range.
Bogaurd walks into a stiff left hand from Mika.
Mika throws an overhand right that lands on Bogaurd's shoulder, as Bogaurd tries to avoid the shot.
Mika throws a shot from downtown. Bogaurd moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Bogaurd.
Bogaurd takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bogaurd misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Mika.
Mika pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bogaurd takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mika misses with an uppercut. Bogaurd saw that one coming.
Mika throws a hook but Bogaurd avoids it easily.
Mika throws an overhand right that lands on Bogaurd's shoulder, as Bogaurd tries to avoid the shot.
Bogaurd slips under a jab.
Mika misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mika throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mika misses with a lunging right hand
and Bogaurd counters with a right hand to the body.
Mika looks to land a right hand but Bogaurd moved out of range.
Mika throws a big shot that misses.
Bogaurd takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mika lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fighters circling - Mika throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mika might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bogaurd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mika.
Mika lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mika looks to throw the jab but Bogaurd is out of range.
Mika connects with the punch.
Bogaurd looks to score with a jab to the body but Mika is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Mika throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bogaurd has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bogaurd there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mika's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bogaurd connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mika scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Vaclav Mika has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mika misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bogaurd.
Bogaurd defending well as Mika loads up on a big left hand.
Bogaurd staying out of range there.
Mika uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mika swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bogaurd blocks a jab.
Mika tests Bogaurd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice defenses there by Bogaurd.
Decent striking displayed by Mika there.
Mika throws an overhand right that lands on Bogaurd's shoulder, as Bogaurd tries to avoid the shot.
Bogaurd misses with a body shot.
Bogaurd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bogaurd with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mika to score with a decent uppercut.
Bogaurd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogaurd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bogaurd ducks under a wild hook from Mika.
Mika scores with a decent looking hook.
Mika looks to land a right hand but Bogaurd moved out of range.
Mika uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bogaurd.
Mika misses with a looping left.
Mika is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bogaurd had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bogaurd on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bogaurd definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bogaurd takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mika closes the distance and pushes Bogaurd back into the cage.
Bogaurd taking a breather.
Bogaurd misses with a body punch.
Mika is trying to break the clinch but Bogaurd has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bogaurd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mika is trying to break the clinch but Bogaurd is controlling him.
Bogaurd tries to throw a body punch but Mika avoids it by throwing Bogaurd back against the cage.
Mika working hard to break the clinch.
Bogaurd tries to circle away but Mika has him pinned against the cage.
Mika manages to break the clinch.
Bogaurd looks to score with a jab to the body but Mika is just out of range.
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 crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mika feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bogaurds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mika misses with an uppercut. Bogaurd saw that one coming.
Bogaurd looks to throw the jab but Mika is out of range.
Mika dips to his left and cracks Bogaurd with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaclav Mika dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vaclav Mika's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bogaurd slips under a jab.
Bogaurd moves out of range of the strikes.
Mika throws a jab when Bogaurd was well out of range.
Bogaurd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mika.
Bogaurd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mika throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mika pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Mika misses.
Bogaurd moves away from the strike by Mika.
Mika scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mika throws a leg kick but Bogaurd moved away.
Bogaurd throws a big shot that misses.
Bogaurd staying out of range there.
Mika lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mika throws an overhand right that lands on Bogaurd's shoulder, as Bogaurd tries to avoid the shot.
Mika throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mika scores with a hook to the body. Bogaurd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mika lands with an uppercut that bounces Bogaurd off the cage and back into range.
Decent striking displayed by Mika there.
A swing and a miss from Bogaurd.
Bogaurd defending well as Mika loads up on a big left hand.
Bogaurd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bogaurd moves away from the strike by Mika.
A swing and a miss from Mika.
Mika misses with a left hand
and Mika takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bogaurd is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mika.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mika missing with a left hand there. Bogaurd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mika darts in and clinches Bogaurd up against the cage.
Mika tries to break the clinch but Bogaurd is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mika tries a body shot but Bogaurd blocks it.
Mika breaks the clinch.
Mika misses with a straight left.
Mika misses with a straight right.
Mika swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bogaurd defending well as Mika loads up on a big left hand.
Mika pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bogaurd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mika has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bogaurd lunges at Mika with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mika's hand.
Bogaurd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mika throws a jab when Bogaurd was well out of range.
Mika throws a right hand that misses
and Bogaurd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mika throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bogaurd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bogaurd looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mika misses with a hook.
Mika looks to throw the jab but Bogaurd is out of range.
Mika scores with a one two! Bogaurd had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bogaurd ducks under a wild hook from Mika.
Mika cracks Bogaurd with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab from Mika misses.
A swing and a miss from Mika.
Bogaurd slips a straight right by Mika.
A slow jab from Mika misses its intended target.
Mika throws out a powerful jab.
A swing and a miss from Bogaurd.
Mika misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Mika throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mika lands a nice shot to the body.
Mika darts in and clinches Bogaurd up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mika breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mika's corner calls for a 1-2. Mika obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mika thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mika swings widly with a right hand
and Bogaurd counters with a right hand to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mika takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mika sizes up Bogaurd with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mika swings widly with a right hand
and Bogaurd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mika fails to land with a series of punches.
Mika misses with a straight left.
Bogaurd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mika.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bogaurd moves out of range of the strikes.
Bogaurd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bogaurd misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaclav Mika showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vaclav Mika's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Mika throws out a loose jab but Bogaurd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mika misses with an uppercut. Bogaurd saw that one coming.
Mika swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bogaurd works the jab nicely.
Mika throws a hook but Bogaurd blocks it.
Mika throws a jab but it's blocked by Bogaurd.
The fighters circling - Mika throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bogaurd takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Good shot there by Mika.
Mika is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bogaurd.
Vaclav Mika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bogaurd misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot by Mika.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bogaurd clobbers Mika with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bogaurd is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bogaurd lands a nice hook to Mika's body. Mika takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mika lands a glancing blow to the side of Bogaurd's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogaurd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mika.
Bogaurd slips a straight right by Mika.
Mika keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bogaurd.
Mika displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bogaurd throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Mika.
A slow jab from Mika misses its intended target.
Bogaurd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mika.
Bogaurd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mika feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bogaurds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mika misses with a wild body shot.
Mika misses with a two punch combination.
Mika misses with a low kick.
Bogaurd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mika manages to avoid it.
Bogaurd takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mika misses with a left hand
and Bogaurd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That has opened up Vaclav Mika's cut even more.
Mika throws a hook to the side of Bogaurd's head but Bogaurd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mika takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bogaurd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mika.
Mika ducks under a wild hook from Bogaurd.
Mika listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mika looks to land a right hand but Bogaurd moved out of range.
Mika thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bogaurd looks to throw the jab but Mika is out of range.
Bogaurd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bogaurd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bogaurd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mika throws a poor cross that misses
and Mika takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mika looks to land a right hand but Bogaurd moved out of range.
Remel Bogaurd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogaurd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mika manages to avoid it.
Mika throws a hook but Bogaurd blocks it.
Mika misses with a straight right.
Mika scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bogaurd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mika.
Bogaurd thows a body shot but no joy.
Vaclav Mika seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mika listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Mika misses the target.
Mika misses with a leg kick.
Mika lands an overhand right.
Mika misses the jab.
Mika throws a jab but it's blocked by Bogaurd.
Mika looks to throw the jab but Bogaurd is out of range.
Mika scores with a jab. Bogaurd acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vaclav Mika is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bogaurd looks to land a right hand but Mika moved out of range.
Mika jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mika bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bogaurd's head.
Mika uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bogaurd.
Bogaurd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mika.
Mika throws a hook to the side of Bogaurd's head but Bogaurd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A cross from Mika lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bogaurd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mika misses with a lunging right hand
and Bogaurd counters with a nice uppercut.
Mika throws a jab when Bogaurd was well out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bogaurd moves out of range as Mika strikes.
Bogaurd swats away the attempt to clinch by Mika.
Mika fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vaclav Mika.
Well Mika has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vaclav Mika!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lyone Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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149 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyone Castro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Evans!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castro throws a leg kick
and Evans decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Castro's guard.
Evans is working Castro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Evans throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castro is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Evans dives into side control.
Castro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Evans on the ground.
Evans is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Castro will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Evans is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Castro is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Castro has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Evans landing a few strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans throws an elbow but Castro slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Castro has escaped the position, nice work there.
Evans works to advance to full mount. Castro defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Castro is looking to get to half guard.
Castro is breathing heavily.
Evans controlling the position easily from mount.
Evans lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Evans unloading with bombs!
Evans scoring with strikes but Castro is staying in there.
Evans lands a nice shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Evans controlling his opponent.
Evans tries to control but Castro wriggling away.
Evans looking for a guillotine from mount but Castro is having none of it.
Castro is squirming around, avoiding Evans's attempts to control the action.
Castro takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro is wriggling around trying to escape.
Evans breaks from Castro's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The referee warns Castro that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Castro is squirming around, avoiding Evans's attempts to control the action.
Evans landing strikes from the mount and Castro is in trouble!
Evans working Castro over with strikes here.
Evans controlling his opponent.
Evans scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Castro?
Castro is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Oh Castro is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans lands a heavy elbow.
Evans has hold of Castro's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Castro manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Evans fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Castro is squirming around, avoiding Evans's attempts to control the action.
Evans is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Evans has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Evans working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Castro is bucking up trying to escape but Evans cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Evans dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Evans thows a body shot but no joy.
Castro seems to have got his legs back now.
Evans thows a body kick. Castro tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Evans scores with a push kick.
Evans throws a head kick that half lands.
Evans gets a takedown into half guard.
Evans wants to lay and pray for a moment but Castro keeps working.
Evans is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Evans is taking a breather. Castro says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Evans. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Castro defend it? Evans steps over the head and cranks it - Castro is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Evans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nick Evans!
After winning the bout, Nick Evans thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Caleb Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Showtime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes into the arena with Danny Boy blaring out of the sound system. Showtime comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Old Toms Hut kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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185 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Caleb Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rick Showtime!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Showtime rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Showtime breaks the clinch.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Showtime.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Showtime clinches.
Showtime manages to break the clinch.
Smith lands with a nice combination. Showtime backs away looking to recover.
Showtime is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Showtime is defended easily by Smith.
Showtime tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Showtime takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Showtime on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Showtime circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith throws the left hand but Showtime avoids the punch easily.
Smith lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Showtime throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Showtime is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Showtime is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Showtime throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Nice jab there from Smith.
Showtime is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith works Showtime's body with a nice hook.
Showtime looks winded!
Showtime doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Smith shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Showtime takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Smith sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Showtime bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Caleb Smith!
An out of breath Caleb Smith thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Issac Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meguru Takayanagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takayanagi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by now. On his way into the cage it seems that Issac Thompson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Issac Thompson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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25
141 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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25
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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KO power |
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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 New York, Issac Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Meguru Takayanagi!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takayanagi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thompson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Meguru Takayanagi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takayanagi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thompson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thompson clinches with his opponent.
Takayanagi pulls guard effortlessly.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Takayanagi has his foot on Thompson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thompson works his way back into a safe position though.
Takayanagi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thompson is aware though and is defending well.
Thompson with a nice head shot there.
Takayanagi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Thompson uses it to pass to side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takayanagi tries to escape but Thompson is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takayanagi tries to bench press Thompson off him but Thompson keeps the position.
Thompson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Takayanagi is trying to get back to his feet.
Takayanagi is working to avoid the ground and pound but Thompson connects with a decent elbow.
Takayanagi takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takayanagi is trying to improve his position.
Takayanagi wants to control but Thompson postures up.
Takayanagi is looking to reverse the position.
Thompson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Thompson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Takayanagi wants to control but Thompson postures up.
Takayanagi bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Takayanagi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Takayanagi is looking to pass into half guard but Thompson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Thompson is in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thompson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thompson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Takayanagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson is pushing down on Takayanagi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Takayanagi is fighting to maintain full guard but Thompson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Thompson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Takayanagi!
Takayanagi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Thompson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Takayanagi wants to control but Thompson is having none of it.
Thompson scoring with strikes but Takayanagi is staying in there.
Thompson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takayanagi is bucking up trying to escape but Thompson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Thompson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Takayanagi trying desperately to get to his feet.
Takayanagi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Takayanagi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Takayanagi wants to control but Thompson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thompson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Takayanagi is not content to let Thompson control the position.
Takayanagi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thompson pulls his head out easily.
Takayanagi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thompson 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is nestled in close to Takayanagi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Takayanagi looking for a kimura from the bottom but Thompson passes into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takayanagi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Thompson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson is nestled in close to Takayanagi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Takayanagi looking for subs from the bottom but Thompson mounts him!
Thompson working the ground and pound effectively.
Thompson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Takayanagi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Thompson lands a couple of good shots and Takayanagi has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Thompson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Takayanagi defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Issac Thompson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thompson scores with a jab to the head.
Thompson stuffs the takedown.
Takayanagi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thompson pinned against the cage. Thompson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Takayanagi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thompson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thompson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Thompson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takayanagi.
Thompson misses the shot to the body.
Takayanagi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thompson circles away.
Issac Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Meguru Takayanagi.
Thompson gets caught flat footed, as Takayanagi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Thompson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thompson working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takayanagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Thompson is retaining full guard.
Takayanagi passes Thompson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Thompson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Takayanagi pushing down on Thompson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Takayanagi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thompson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Takayanagi.
Takayanagi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson keeping control of the position.
Thompson is trying to maintain the position but Takayanagi is very close to passing his half guard.
Takayanagi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thompson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Thompson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takayanagi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Takayanagi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thompson defends it well.
Takayanagi wants to take a breather but Thompson is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thompson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thompson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takayanagi manages to get himself to full guard.
Takayanagi is looking for a triangle here but Thompson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takayanagi pushes Thompson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Thompson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Thompson landing a few strikes.
Takayanagi taking punishment in the form of punches.
Takayanagi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Takayanagi struggling a bit here.
The referee asks Thompson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Thompson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson in side control lands a decent elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takayanagi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thompson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thompson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Takayanagi to see if he's OK.
Thompson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takayanagi keeps working.
Check out the look on Thompson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Issac Thompson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Thompson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thompson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Takayanagi has hold of one of Thompson's legs. Thompson is fighting the takedown attempt but Takayanagi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Takayanagi is looking to advance position but Thompson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Takayanagi is trying to escape the mount.
Thompson with good strikes from the mount here!
Takayanagi is trying to escape the mount.
Takayanagi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Issac Thompson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thompson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Takayanagi can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson looking to finish Takayanagi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Takayanagi!
Takayanagi is looking to get to half guard.
Takayanagi squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Thompson scoring with strikes but Takayanagi is staying in there.
Takayanagi tries to hold on but Thompson postures up.
Takayanagi is in a horrible position here. Thompson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Thompson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Takayanagi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Thompson lands a heavy elbow.
Takayanagi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takayanagi is looking to improve his position but Thompson isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson wants to control the pace but Takayanagi is squirming around nicely.
Takayanagi tries to hold on but Thompson pushes him away.
Takayanagi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Thompson working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Takayanagi looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Thompson! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Issac Thompson!
In his post fight interview, Issac Thompson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Meguru Takayanagi had this to say: 'baka dayo ne'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Thor Walden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mako Choliman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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143 lbs
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26
143 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thor Walden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mako Choliman!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Choliman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Walden is trying to defend but Choliman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Walden could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Choliman passes to full mount!
Choliman dominating with strikes here.
BOOM! Choliman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Choliman fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
It looks like Thor Walden has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walden trying desperately to get to his feet.
Choliman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walden wants to hold on but Choliman pushes him away.
Walden in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Choliman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Walden wants to control but Choliman is having none of it.
Choliman landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choliman controlling from the full mount.
Choliman looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Choliman controlling the position easily from mount.
Choliman in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Choliman cracks Walden with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
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!
Choliman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Walden wants to hold on but Choliman pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choliman with shots to the head and body - Walden looks very uncomfortable down there.
Choliman punishing his opponent with strikes.
Walden is rocked!
Choliman in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Oh Walden is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Choliman lands a nice shot to the head.
Choliman lands a big shot to the head and Walden winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mako Choliman!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Herb Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sith Kamakazi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herb Dean could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sith Kamakazi's chin.
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170 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
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Herb Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sith Kamakazi!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamakazi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dean looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dean wants to clinch up but Kamakazi keeps it at a distance.
Kamakazi shoots in and gets a takedown into Dean's guard.
Dean trying to control the position.
Dean escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kamakazi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dean is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kamakazi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dean working for a triangle but Kamakazi defends it easily.
Kamakazi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kamakazi stands up over Dean, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamakazi stays in close to Dean's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamakazi is in close to Dean's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dean is looking for a triangle but Kamakazi pushes his legs off easily.
Kamakazi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kamakazi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kamakazi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dean manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kamakazi has Dean in his guard.
Kamakazi managing to control the position.
Kamakazi looking for a guillotine here but Dean defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamakazi wants to sweep here but Dean controlling him for the moment.
Dean pushing down on Kamakazi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamakazi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kamakazi keeping moving, preventing Dean from controlling successfully.
Kamakazi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kamakazi looking for a guillotine here but Dean defends easily.
Dean trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamakazi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamakazi trying to control the position.
Kamakazi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dean defends well.
Kamakazi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dean gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dean stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamakazi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kamakazi pulls Dean in to control the position.
Kamakazi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dean looking to pass the guard.
Kamakazi keeping moving, preventing Dean from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean is sitting in close to Kamakazi's body. Kamakazi has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Dean is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Dean is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kamakazi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sith Kamakazi!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zbigniew Zielinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mercurius Faunus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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157 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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160 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zbigniew Zielinski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mercurius Faunus!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zielinski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zielinski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Faunus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Faunus fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Zielinski to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Zielinski looks to clinch but Faunus throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Zielinski taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mercurius Faunus!
Mercurius Faunus is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Mercurius Faunus, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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