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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Pablos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Zanetti (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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190 lbs
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185 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
4 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Pablos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Pablo Zanetti !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zanetti throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zanetti misses with the combination.
Zanetti takes a swing at Pablos's ribcage but misses.
Pablos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zanetti pinned against the cage. Zanetti gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pablos.
Pablos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pablos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zanetti , who protects the arm well.
Zanetti tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pablos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zanetti has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pablos swings around for an armbar but Zanetti sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Pablos's guard.
Pablos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zanetti is aware though and is defending well.
Pablos has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Zanetti should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Pablos has tightened it up now! Zanetti should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pablo Pablos!
Pablo Pablos took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ren Naga-Wing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Jones has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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275 lbs
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ren Naga-Wing!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Naga-Wing's half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Naga-Wing actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jones thows a huge punch but Naga-Wing dodges it nicely.
Jones is working for a kimura but Naga-Wing is defending it quite comfortably.
Naga-Wing is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Jones is tapping! Great win for Naga-Wing!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ren Naga-Wing!
Post fight, Ren Naga-Wing stared into the camera and said 'The path to peace.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hendo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler Durden has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Durden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hendo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durden tries to clinch up
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown. Durden fights it but they end up in guard.
Durden trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Durden is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Gracie dives into side control.
Durden definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Durden is looking to reverse the position.
Durden seems a little lost for a moment, as Gracie dominates the positioning.
Let's hope that Gracie 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Durden rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gracie's guard! Nice work there by Durden!
Durden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracie is pulling down on Durden's head to control his posture.
Durden is posturing up here but Gracie has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Durden tries to roll out but it's too tight and Durden has to tap! Slick submission there by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hendo Gracie!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edgar Mayhem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elias Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Elias Washington was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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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 London, Edgar Mayhem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elias Washington!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington circles away from the clinch attempt.
Washington gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mayhem drops down looking for an ankle pick but Washington pulls his leg out and moves away.
Washington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mayhem avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Washington closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mayhem is trying to pull guard but Washington has him pressed against the cage.
Washington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mayhem missing with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Washington.
Washington stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Washington.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayhem's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington works on Mayhem's body with a couple of short punches.
Mayhem is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mayhem is breathing heavily.
Washington tries a body shot but Mayhem blocks it.
Washington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Washington lands a left hand.
Washington lands a left hand.
Mayhem swings wildly with an uppercut but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mayhem is looking to control Washington's arms but Washington gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mayhem has his back to the cage.
Washington scores with a shoulder strike.
Mayhem tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Washington smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgar Mayhem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mayhem misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington tries to clinch there but Mayhem circles away.
Mayhem looks for the body kick but Washington saw that one coming.
Mayhem takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Washington has managed to clinch.
Washington makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Mayhem jumps guard but Washington stands there with Mayhem around his waist. Mayhem gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Washington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mayhem tries to pull guard but Washington holds him up against the cage and eventually Mayhem drops back down to his feet.
Washington lands a shot to the body.
Washington lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mayhem or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Washington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington works on Mayhem's body with a couple of short punches.
Washington scores with a hook to the body.
Washington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Washington lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mayhem.
A short body shot lands from Washington as the two fighters clinch.
Washington lands a nice shot to the body.
Our sources have told us that Mayhem has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Washington lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mayhem backwards.
Washington lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Washington.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Washington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Washington presses Mayhem against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Washington lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mayhem or not.
Washington lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Washington scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Washington lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Washington lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Washington.
Washington cracks Mayhem with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Washington.
Washington lands with a left to the head.
Washington scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Washington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Washington lands a shoulder strike.
Washington scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Washington.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Washington dominated that 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Washington looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mayhem shoots in looking for a takedown but Washington manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mayhem's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mayhem swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mayhem fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Washington moves in looking to clinch but Mayhem pushes him off.
Washington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Washington rushes Mayhem and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Washington lands a hook to the side of the head.
Washington throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mayhems head.
Washington works on Mayhem's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Washington.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A body shot lands from Washington.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Washington - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Washington.
Washington lands a shoulder strike.
Washington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Washington.
Elias Washington seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Washington.
Washington lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mayhem.
Nice body punch from Washington - that landed with a thud.
Mayhem's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Washington lands a left hand.
Mayhem is rocked!
A short right from Washington on the inside.
Oh Mayhem is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Washington pushes Mayhem against the cage. Washington is working some dirty boxing. Washington pushes off with a quick right hook! Mayhem goes down! Mayhem tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Washington moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elias Washington!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Mayhem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Brown could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brock Mayhem's chin.
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175 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jason Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brock Mayhem!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayhem scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mayhem controls the position.
Mayhem misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mayhem connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Brown some visible discomfort.
Mayhem tries to advance to mount but Brown denies him.
Mayhem is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mayhem tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mayhem has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayhem is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Brown is trying to escape and Mayhem transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Brown is forced to tap! Nice work there by Mayhem! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brock Mayhem!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Saccarosio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
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209 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Saccarosio!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Saccarosio.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Graves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Graves sneaks back into half guard.
Graves has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Saccarosio. Oh but Graves has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Saccarosio goes limp - he's gone! Graves jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alex Graves!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chip Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Higgins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz comes to the cage accompanied by Broken Sunday. Higgins has chosen ACDC - TNT as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chip Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Higgins!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higgins gets a takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Higgins stands up from half guard.
Higgins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Diaz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Higgins has closed the distance and engaged Diaz in a clinch.
Higgins gets underhooks to prevent Diaz's takedown attempt.
Higgins has picked Diaz up - he's going for a ride! Higgins dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Higgins tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Higgins stands up out of the half guard.
Diaz throws a low kick, looking for Higgins's leg but Higgins calmly moves out of range.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Higgins.
Higgins closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgins breaks the clinch.
Higgins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Higgins darts in and clinches Diaz up against the cage.
Diaz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Higgins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Higgins scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Higgins stands up.
Higgins shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Diaz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Higgins stands up and waves to Diaz to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Higgins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Higgins gets a takedown into half guard.
Higgins decides to stand and escape the position.
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
Higgins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diaz, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Higgins breaks from the clinch.
Higgins is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Diaz's half guard.
Higgins stands up out of the half guard.
Higgins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Higgins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diaz, pushing him back against the cage.
Higgins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Higgins instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Higgins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Higgins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diaz ducks right into an uppercut from Higgins.
Higgins shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Higgins showed some decent athleticism there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higgins decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Higgins closes the distance and clinches.
Higgins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Higgins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Higgins closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chip Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Higgins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt - Higgins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Higgins moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Higgins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Higgins dives in and scores a takedown into Diaz's guard.
Higgins decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Higgins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diaz, pushing him back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diaz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Higgins gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Higgins wants to stand up but Diaz is controlling the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz is looking to control Higgins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
Higgins wants to stand up but Diaz has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgins decides to stand and escape the position.
Higgins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt
and Higgins holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Higgins stalls.
Higgins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Higgins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Higgins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Higgins pushes Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to get back to striking at distance but Higgins won't allow it.
Higgins lands a good knee to the midsection. Diaz won't want to take too many of those.
Diaz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Higgins lands an elbow inside that Diaz shrugs off.
It looks like Chip Diaz has been cut.
Nice body punch from Higgins - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Higgins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Higgins moves into the clinch successfully.
Higgins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Higgins feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Higgins is one step ahead there.
Higgins stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Higgins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Higgins.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chip Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Higgins has hold of one of Diaz's legs. Diaz is fighting the takedown attempt but Higgins gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Higgins wanted to stand there but Diaz had control of the position.
Diaz is looking for a triangle but Higgins pushes his legs off easily.
Diaz has a closed guard, preventing Higgins from standing up.
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Higgins defends well.
Diaz has a closed guard, preventing Higgins from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higgins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alex Higgins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz looking for a triangle here. Higgins is fighting it but it looks tight! Diaz pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Higgins is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Chip Diaz!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Chip Diaz made sure he mentioned Dissolution Fight Wear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Alex Higgins was interviewed post fight and said 'great fight , he was the better fighter , i'll get back into gym and work on more of my weaknesses'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Inman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hude Gomes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos Inman has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carlos Inman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hude Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomes closes the distance and clinches.
Gomes breaks from the clinch.
Inman dives in and scores a takedown into Gomes's guard.
Gomes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Inman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gomes throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Gomes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gomes is looking for a kimura but Inman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gomes to get the leverage.
Gomes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Inman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gomes throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Inman to regain full guard.
Inman is trying to control the position but Gomes postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gomes throws a big right hand that misses.
Inman working for a triangle but Gomes defends it easily.
Gomes throws a big elbow that misses.
Gomes throws a strike but Inman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gomes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Inman manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Inman throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Inman looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gomes puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Inman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gomes.
Gomes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Inman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Inman is breathing heavily.
Gomes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gomes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gomes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Inman is staying active underneath Gomes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gomes blocks the strikes from Inman.
Inman trying to control but Gomes postures up.
Inman won't allow Gomes to pass to mount.
Gomes trying to control from half guard but Inman is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Hude Gomes hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Inman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gomes.
Hude Gomes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomes stalks Inman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Inman's face. Inman staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Carlos Inman has been cut.
Gomes sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Inman keeps the fight on the outside.
Gomes darts in looking for a takedown but Inman gets double underhooks and turns Gomes into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Inman gets underhooks to prevent Gomes's takedown attempt.
Carlos Inman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hude Gomes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Inman manages to break the clinch.
Gomes shoots in looking for a takedown. Inman tries to sprawl out of it but Gomes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Inman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hude Gomes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Inman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Inman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gomes circles away.
Gomes fails to land the takedown.
Gomes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Inman but Inman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gomes leaves Inman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gomes shoots in for a takedown but Inman shows good takedown defense.
Carlos Inman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hude Gomes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Inman sprawls well. Inman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gomes gets slowly back to his feet.
Gomes is breathing heavily.
Inman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gomes pinned against the cage. Gomes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gomes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gomes goes for a double leg but Inman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Inman continues to drive forward.
Gomes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Inman to keep the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inman is looking to break free of the clinch but Gomes has double underhooks.
Inman pulls guard.
Inman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gomes.
Gomes 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.
Inman trying to control the position.
Gomes postures up in Inman's guard and throws a big left but Inman blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gomes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gomes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Inman's guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gomes connects with a high kick.
Gomes fakes the leg kick and cracks Inman in the body.
Gomes throws a right and a left that Inman avoids nicely.
Gomes has a takedown stuffed.
Gomes drives through and clinches with Inman against the cage.
Inman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gomes avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inman is trying to trip Gomes. He has hold of a leg but Gomes is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Inman persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomes has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Inman off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Gomes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Inman defends well and Gomes ends up having to push Inman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Inman tries for a takedown but Gomes manages to get underhooks.
Gomes lands with a light punch inside.
Inman jumps guard but Gomes stands there with Inman around his waist. Inman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gomes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Inman smiles and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gomes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Inman's waist but Inman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gomes off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hude Gomes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carlos Inman's cut.
That's time! Inman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gomes leaves Inman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gomes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Inman leaves Gomes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gomes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Inman is fending him off so far but Gomes persists. Nope, Inman circles away and we're back to standing.
Gomes has his takedown stuffed
and Inman counters with a head kick.
Carlos Inman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hude Gomes.
Gomes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Inman moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Inman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gomes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gomes closes the distance and clinches up with Inman, looking for a takedown. Gomes pushes Inman against the cage but Inman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gomes tries to close the distance and clinch but Inman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck for Inman with that takedown attempt.
Gomes tries to clinch up but Inman circles away and keeps his distance.
Gomes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gomes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Inman dives in and grabs Gomes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gomes pushes down on Inman's head and hops out.
Gomes shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Inman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Inman is looking to reverse the position.
Hude Gomes has got the better of the ground game so far.
The strikes coming from Gomes are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Inman is trying to get back to half guard.
Inman is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inman managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gomes.
Gomes stands up and beckons Inman to his feet.
Gomes closes the distance and clinches.
Gomes fails to pull guard.
Inman is trying to break the clinch but Gomes is controlling him.
Gomes misses with a punch to the body.
Inman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gomes keeps control of Inman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gomes manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hude Gomes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Gomes.
Gomes moves in looking to clinch but Inman pushes him off.
Gomes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Inman looks for a takedown but Gomes sprawls well.
Carlos Inman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hude Gomes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gomes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hude Gomes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gomes 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hude Gomes!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rick Showtime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takada Kumushi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Showtime comes into the arena with Old Toms Hut blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Rick Showtime has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rick Showtime!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Takada Kumushi!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kumushi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Showtime was covering up waiting for the punch and Kumushi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kumushi throws a big elbow that misses.
Kumushi is working Showtime over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Showtime throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kumushi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Showtime works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Showtime knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kumushi on the ground.
Kumushi looking to sit in guard and control but Showtime gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kumushi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kumushi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kumushi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Showtime is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kumushi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Showtime doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Showtime manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Showtime controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumushi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kumushi wants to stand but Showtime is controlling the position.
Kumushi has his foot on Showtime's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Showtime works his way back into a safe position though.
Kumushi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Showtime doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Showtime manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kumushi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Showtime gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kumushi is working an open guard so Showtime takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Showtime looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
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!
Showtime throws a shot to the body.
Showtime tries to sprawl but Kumushi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kumushi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Showtime is trying to control but can't.
Showtime looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kumushi trying to control the action but Showtime is working from the bottom.
Kumushi is just content to waste time from the top position. Showtime takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Showtime has momentary wrist control but Kumushi slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kumushi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Showtime avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kumushi lands a couple of digs.
Kumushi throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kumushi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kumushi trying to control the position from guard on top but Showtime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Showtime manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Kumushi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kumushi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Showtime smiles and moves away.
Showtime throws a one two combo.
Showtime tries to clinch up but Kumushi circles away and keeps his distance.
Kumushi tries for a takedown but Showtime sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Showtime lunges at Kumushi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kumushi's hand.
Showtime wants to slow Kumushi down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Showtime.
Kumushi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Showtime as he avoids it easily.
Rick Showtime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takada Kumushi.
Kumushi tries to clinch there but Showtime circles away.
Kumushi misses with a takedown attempt - Showtime sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kumushi fails with a takedown attempt.
Kumushi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Showtime swivels and escapes.
Showtime lands a two punch combo.
Kumushi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Showtime closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Showtime lands in his opponent's guard.
Kumushi looks winded!
Kumushi is looking for a triangle but Showtime pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takada Kumushi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kumushi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Showtime defends well and Kumushi ends up having to push Showtime into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Showtime is pressed up against the cage. Kumushi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Showtime down to the mat. Showtime avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kumushi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Showtime swivels and escapes.
Rick Showtime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takada Kumushi.
A left and a right from Showtime both land. Nice combination.
Showtime tries to clinch but Kumushi is having none of it.
Showtime throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rick Showtime is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kumushi shoots in looking for a takedown. Showtime tries to sprawl out of it but Kumushi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Showtime manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kumushi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kumushi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Showtime pinned against the cage. Showtime gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Showtime tries to bum rush Kumushi with a series of wild strikes but Kumushi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kumushi is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice sprawl there from Showtime as Kumushi shoots in.
Showtime lands with a right hand.
Kumushi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Showtime closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Showtime jabs Kumushi right on the nose. Kumushi blinks but takes it well.
Showtime tries to clinch up.
Showtime throws a series of strikes that have Kumushi backpedaling.
Kumushi is rocked!
Showtime feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kumushi is still in real trouble! Can Showtime finish him?
Showtime controlling from the top position.
Kumushi has his feet on Showtime's thighs here. He's pushed Showtime off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Showtime screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Takada Kumushi!
Takada Kumushi is the new middleweight champion!
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