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V:NY29 The Final Show PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lay Pray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stuart Stardust (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stardust has chosen Hate Being Sober as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lay Pray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Stuart Stardust!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stardust tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pray paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stardust is looking to clinch.
Stardust lands with a nice combination. Pray backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Lay Pray has been cut.
Pray shoots in for a takedown but Stardust shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stardust tries to clinch but Pray is having none of it.
Pray drives through with a takedown into Stardust's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Stardust is looking to stand up but Pray isn't so interested in that idea.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stardust is on top in guard.
Pray is looking to stand up but Stardust isn't so interested in that idea.
Stardust would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Pray wants to stand but Stardust is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stardust wants to control from the top but Pray keeps moving.
Pray wants to get back to his feet but Stardust is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pray has a closed guard, preventing Stardust from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stuart Stardust is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stardust displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pray.
Stardust tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pray was well out of range. Poor timing from Stardust.
A nice combination there by Stardust.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pray 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.
Pray working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pray won't allow Stardust to get back to his feet.
Pray postures up and lands a big shot to Stardust's brow.
Stardust wants to stand and escape but Pray is having none of it.
Pray engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stardust gets caught napping as Pray dives in and scores a takedown. Stardust manages to retain guard.
Stardust is trying to control the position but Pray postures up.
Pray content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pray scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pray in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pray stays in close to Stardust's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stardust is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stardust controls Pray momentarily but Pray frees himself.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pray looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stardust is fending him off so far but Pray persists. Nope, Stardust circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lay Pray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stardust tries to clinch up but Pray circles away and keeps his distance.
Pray keeps the fight on the outside.
Pray scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The strikes coming from Pray are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pray wants to control but Stardust is keeping him busy.
Stardust wants to control but Pray postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lay Pray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lay Pray'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.
Stardust throws a series of punches but Pray moves out of range.
Pray shoots in looking for a takedown. Stardust tries to sprawl out of it but Pray keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stardust manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stardust is looking to clinch.
Pray decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pray perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pray is keen to just control but Stardust is a slippery customer.
Stardust is looking to escape.
Pray sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stardust is trying to stand up here but Pray is controlling him well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pray or perhaps it was just good defense by Stardust, which made it look bad.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pray.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lay Pray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stardust gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pray wants to pass the guard but Stardust is keeping the position.
Stardust is looking to stand up but Pray isn't so interested in that idea.
Pray controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pray trying to control the position from guard on top but Stardust is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stardust looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pray is one step ahead there.
Stardust wants to get back to his feet but Pray passes into half guard.
Pray stops Stardust from getting back to his feet.
Pray wants to free his trapped foot but Stardust is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Stardust stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A leg kick checked by Pray.
Stardust wants to clinch.
Pray fails with the takedown.
Pray fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stardust jabs Pray right on the nose. Pray blinks but takes it well.
Pray takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stardust wobbles Pray with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Stardust dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Pray to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stuart Stardust!
Our winner, Stuart Stardust, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Barao DeSilva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerald Minor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barao DeSilva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barao DeSilva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gerald Minor!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSilva scores with a hook.
A left and a right from DeSilva both land. Nice combination.
Minor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Minor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barao DeSilva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minor doesn't manage to clinch there - DeSilva circles away.
DeSilva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DeSilva misses with a looping left.
DeSilva shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than DeSilva was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Minor can't do much from the bottom here.
DeSilva landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lull in the action here as DeSilva stalls from top position.
DeSilva's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minor is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minor sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Minor looking for submissions off his back.
DeSilva is looking to pass Minor's guard but actually Minor recovers to full guard.
DeSilva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
DeSilva passes into half guard.
DeSilva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Minor defending well though.
Minor tries to get to full guard but DeSilva has control of the leg.
DeSilva is looking for a kimura but Minor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for DeSilva to get the leverage.
Minor told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
DeSilva is taking a breather. Minor 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.
DeSilva is keen to just control but Minor is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Minor is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
DeSilva not doing much here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Minor shoots in and drives through. DeSilva sprawls well.
DeSilva lands a lovely overhand right.
Minor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DeSilva throws out the jab.
Minor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Minor gets caught napping as DeSilva dives in and scores a takedown. Minor manages to retain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Minor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. DeSilva is aware though and is defending well.
DeSilva 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.
DeSilva seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Minor for as long as he can get away with.
DeSilva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeSilva wants to control from the top but Minor keeps moving.
DeSilva 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barao DeSilva dominated that round.
That's time! DeSilva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
DeSilva fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Minor sprawls well initially but DeSilva persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Barao DeSilva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Minor is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, DeSilva seems content to control.
DeSilva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minor tries to get to full guard but DeSilva has control of the leg.
DeSilva passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Minor!
DeSilva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Minor can do to turn this around?
DeSilva controlling the position easily from mount.
DeSilva scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva controlling his opponent.
Minor regains half guard.
DeSilva is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Minor!
A nice elbow there by DeSilva.
DeSilva has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Minor's face.
DeSilva in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Minor in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeSilva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minor is trying to reverse the position but instead DeSilva has taken his back - oops!
DeSilva trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
DeSilva has good solid back control here.
Minor can't escape the position.
DeSilva lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by DeSilva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva keeps control of the position easily here as Minor tries to buck him off.
Minor is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get DeSilva off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
The referee is taking a good look at Minor as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from DeSilva!
Minor is trying to defend against the choke here but DeSilva has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. DeSilva Tightens the hold and Minor taps out furiously! DeSilva displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Barao DeSilva!
A very excited looking Barao DeSilva made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Gustafson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Kurosawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kurosawa is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by One Mic. Jon Gustafson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Gustafson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Takeshi Kurosawa!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustafson moves out of range as Kurosawa throws a body kick.
Gustafson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gustafson swinging wildly here.
Kurosawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kurosawa throws a head kick but Gustafson moves out of range.
Takeshi Kurosawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurosawa keeps Gustafson at a distance using the push kick.
Kurosawa throws a sloppy head kick and Gustafson moves out of range easily.
Kurosawa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kurosawa throws a push kick but Gustafson slaps the foot to one side.
Gustafson blocks a head kick by Kurosawa.
Gustafson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A combination from Gustafson does no damage.
Kurosawa lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gustafson takes a step back to recover.
Kurosawa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurosawa misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurosawa misses with a head kick.
Kurosawa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gustafson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gustafson!
Gustafson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gustafson misses with a double jab.
Gustafson fails to land with a series of punches.
Gustafson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurosawa.
No joy there for Gustafson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gustafson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice shot lands for Gustafson.
Kurosawa needs to keep his hands up - Gustafson had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurosawa misses with a head kick.
Kurosawa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafson misses with a body shot.
Gustafson moves out of range of the body kick from Kurosawa.
Kurosawa connects with a high kick.
Kurosawa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gustafson throws a body shot but no joy.
Gustafson blocks a head kick by Kurosawa.
Kurosawa misses with a low kick.
Kurosawa misses with a leg kick.
Gustafson looks to land a combination but Kurosawa avoids it well.
Kurosawa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kurosawa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kurosawa misses with a head kick.
Gustafson is looking to wear down Kurosawa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gustafson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kurosawa.
The fighters circling - Gustafson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kurosawa misses with a head kick.
Gustafson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kurosawa is looking to land body kicks.
Gustafson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gustafson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kurosawa avoids the body shot from Gustafson.
Gustafson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kurosawa.
Kurosawa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kurosawa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gustafson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kurosawa misses with a head kick.
Gustafson throws a lazy right hand but Kurosawa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kurosawa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kurosawa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kurosawa is looking to slow Gustafson down with leg kicks.
Kurosawa needs to keep his hands up - Gustafson had a free shot at his head there.
Kurosawa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kurosawa slips under a jab.
Kurosawa throws a head kick but Gustafson moves out of range.
Gustafson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kurosawa doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurosawa throws a push kick but Gustafson slaps the foot to one side.
Kurosawa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kurosawa misses with a head kick.
Gustafson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurosawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Gustafson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Gustafson 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.
Kurosawa lands with a kick to the temple. Gustafson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kurosawa throws the kick towards the body but Gustafson avoids it.
Kurosawa throws a wild body kick that Gustafson sees coming a mile off.
Jon Gustafson is winning the standup battle so far.
Crunch! Kurosawa slams his shin into Gustafson's torso.
Kurosawa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gustafson.
Kurosawa lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kurosawa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gustafson swinging wildly here.
Kurosawa thuds his shin into the meat of Gustafson's side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gustafson. Kurosawa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gustafson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gustafson throws a right and a left that Kurosawa avoids nicely.
Kurosawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gustafson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurosawa throws the kick towards the body but Gustafson avoids it.
Kurosawa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gustafson's head.
Kurosawa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gustafson.
Gustafson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kurosawa manages to avoid it.
Kurosawa moves forwards but Gustafson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gustafson moves out of range as Kurosawa throws a body kick.
Kurosawa scores with a push kick.
Gustafson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kurosawa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A shot to the body from Gustafson misses
and Kurosawa counters with a nice leg kick.
Gustafson connects with the punch.
Gustafson lands with a hook. Kurosawa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kurosawa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gustafson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kurosawa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kurosawa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gustafson misses with a wild combination.
Kurosawa throws a head kick that misses.
Kurosawa connects with a high kick.
Jon Gustafson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kurosawa motions for Gustafson to come forward. Kurosawa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gustafson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kurosawa thuds his shin into the meat of Gustafson's side.
Kurosawa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gustafson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gustafson throws a series of punches but Kurosawa moves out of range.
Kurosawa takes one to the chin there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kurosawa might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gustafson has got the better of the exchanges.
A head kick misses from Kurosawa.
Gustafson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gustafson.
Gustafson misses the shot to the body.
Kurosawa lands with a kick to the temple. Gustafson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gustafson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gustafson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kurosawa.
Gustafson misses with a few strikes there.
Kurosawa ducks under a wild hook from Gustafson.
Gustafson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gustafson throws a jab when Kurosawa was well out of range.
Kurosawa fakes the leg kick and cracks Gustafson in the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gustafson cracks Kurosawa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gustafson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurosawa is just out of range.
Kurosawa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurosawa throws a sloppy head kick and Gustafson moves out of range easily.
Kurosawa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kurosawa scores with a head kick.
Kurosawa looks for the body kick but Gustafson saw that one coming.
Gustafson lands a nice looking body shot.
Gustafson just misses with a punch to the body.
A left and a right from Gustafson both land. Nice combination.
Gustafson scores with a hook to the body. Kurosawa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gustafson moves out of range of the body kick from Kurosawa.
Gustafson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gustafson throws a body shot but no joy.
Kurosawa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kurosawa throws a head kick but Gustafson moves out of range.
Gustafson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Gustafson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kurosawa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gustafson.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kurosawa.
Gustafson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kurosawa can do to turn this around?
A big left from Gustafson misses.
Kurosawa throws a head kick but Gustafson moves out of range.
Gustafson throws a hook but Kurosawa blocks it.
Kurosawa throws a head kick that misses.
Kurosawa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gustafson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gustafson throws a series of punches but Kurosawa avoids them all with ease.
A shot to the liver by Gustafson. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafson moves out of range of the body kick from Kurosawa.
A head kick misses from Kurosawa.
Gustafson just misses with a punch to the body.
Gustafson misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurosawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kurosawa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A cross from Gustafson lands.
Kurosawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gustafson manages to avoid it.
A nice combination there by Gustafson.
Gustafson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kurosawa moves away.
Gustafson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kurosawa.
Gustafson misses with a two punch combination.
Kurosawa misses with a kick to the body.
Kurosawa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gustafson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gustafson sizes up Kurosawa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That kick from Kurosawa tenderised Gustafson's leg. Gustafson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Danga de danga de dang - Gustafson scores with a four punch combination!
Takeshi Kurosawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gustafson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kurosawa lands a slapping body shot.
Gustafson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kurosawa.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kurosawa - that will leave a mark!
A head kick misses from Kurosawa.
No joy there for Gustafson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kurosawa scores with a head kick. Gustafson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kurosawa scores with a leg kick.
Gustafson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kurosawa on the side of the head.
Kurosawa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gustafson misses with the combination.
Gustafson throws a series of strikes that have Kurosawa backpedaling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa tries a head kick but it misses.
Gustafson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kurosawa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kurosawa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kurosawa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gustafson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kurosawa counters with a good low kick that Gustafson was not able to check.
Both fighters circling a little - Kurosawa finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kurosawa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gustafson avoids the head kick by Kurosawa.
Gustafson scores with a body shot.
Gustafson throws a right and a left that Kurosawa avoids nicely.
Gustafson swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurosawa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gustafson finds it's way round the side to connect with Kurosawa's head.
Kurosawa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gustafson.
Some wild striking there from Gustafson.
Kurosawa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gustafson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gustafson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kurosawa doesn't seem bothered though.
Kurosawa misses with a head kick.
Kurosawa tries a head kick but it misses.
Kurosawa is looking to land body kicks.
Jon Gustafson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gustafson lands a jab-cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Gustafson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gustafson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Gustafson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sterling Archer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson's entrance music is Seal - Whirlpool. A fine choice. Archer has chosen Kenny Loggins - Danger Zone as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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188 lbs
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190 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Good knees
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyler Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sterling Archer!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Archer takes one to the chin there.
Wilson digs a good body shot into Archer's ribs.
Archer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wilson in his tracks.
It looks like Tyler Wilson has been cut.
Wilson loads up on a big right hand but Archer slips the punch.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Wilson looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wilson has control of Archer's left arm, preventing Archer from doing any damage.
Archer stopping the sweep attempt from Wilson.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer won't allow Wilson to get back to his feet.
Archer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Archer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Archer trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Wilson pulls Archer in close to his closed guard and prevents Archer from doing any damage or advancing position.
Archer postures up.
Archer trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wilson lands with a kick to the temple. Archer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Sterling Archer has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Archer misses with a body kick.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch but Archer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Archer has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Wilson is looking to score with low kicks.
Archer defending well as Wilson loads up on a big left hand.
Wilson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Archer is looking to reverse the position.
Archer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wilson prevents Archer from improving his position.
Archer is looking to control Wilson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Archer avoid being mounted?
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.
Archer misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Wilson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Archer trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wilson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Archer tries to roll over but Wilson keeps him under control.
Archer missing with punches from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wilson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Archer's head.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wilson looking to score a takedown here. Archer is defending well but Wilson drives through and ends up in Archer's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Archer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Archer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wilson looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wilson stands and throws Archer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Wilson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Wilson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Archer.
Wilson lands with a shot to the body.
Wilson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Archer can do to turn this around?
Archer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wilson finds it's way round the side to connect with Archer's head.
Wilson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Archers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Archer misses with a body kick.
Archer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Archer.
Wilson throws a head kick but Archer moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson lands a nice hook to Archer's body. Archer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Archer lands a jab.
Archer tries to clinch up but Wilson circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.
Tyler Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Archer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilson throws out the jab.
Archer lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wilson will feel that in the morning.
Archer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wilson swivels and escapes.
Archer blocks a low kick nicely.
Wilson lands a head kick. Archer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Archer fails to land the takedown.
Archer throws a leg kick but Wilson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wilson throws a low kick but Archer moves out of range easily.
Wilson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Archer.
Wilson misses with a hook. Archer ducked under it nicely.
Wilson misses with a low kick.
Wilson misses with a right hand
and Archer counters with a thumping low kick.
Wilson with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Archer lands with a straight right. Wilson didn't see that one coming.
Archer throws a wild body kick that Wilson sees coming a mile off.
A good leg kick by Wilson.
Wilson tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilson checks the leg kick.
Archer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilson moves away.
Wilson throws a leg kick
and Archer counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wilson!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is looking for a sweep.
Wilson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Archer wants to finish this one by submission but Wilson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Archer.
Archer is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Wilson is surviving well by controlling Archer's body position as best he can.
Wilson gets back to half guard.
Archer seems to be working for a kimura but Wilson defends the submission attempt.
Archer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wilson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wilson is trying to get back to full guard.
Archer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Archer is looking for a kimura here.
Archer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tyler Wilson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Wilson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Archer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilson.
Good leg kick by Archer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tyler Wilson is winning the standup battle so far.
Archer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Wilson. Those never looked like landing.
Archer avoids the body shot from Wilson.
Archer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Archer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wilson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Archer's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wilson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Archer sprawls well initially but Wilson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wilson is looking to stall here but Archer recovers full guard.
Archer is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Wilson has his hands clasped together but Archer extends and breaks Wilson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Archer.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sterling Archer!
An out of breath and clearly excited Sterling Archer thanked The Empire Clothing and Laundry for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Tyler Wilson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I really needed to win this.. Im sorry guys.. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boxing Comte Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Beltran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Comte Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Viceroy by Mac DeMarco. Boxing Comte Jr could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Carlos Beltran's chin.
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141 lbs
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169 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Boxing Comte Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Beltran!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beltran takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Comte Jr. Beltran does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been told by Comte Jr's head coaches at Tenement of Conviction that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Comte Jr misses with a hook. Beltran ducked under it nicely.
Comte Jr looks to land a combination but Beltran avoids it well.
Comte Jr cracks Beltran with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Beltran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Comte Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Beltran misses with a punch to the body.
Comte Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Beltran pushes Comte Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Comte Jr is struggling to control the position.
Comte Jr wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Comte Jr tries a body shot but Beltran blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Beltran.
Beltran tries to work over Comte Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beltran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Comte Jr's elbow.
Comte Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Beltran.
Beltran taking a breather.
Beltran slows down the pace here.
Beltran blocks an uppercut.
Beltran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Comte Jr tries a body shot but Beltran blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beltran prevents a body shot from Comte Jr.
Beltran prevents a body shot from Comte Jr.
Beltran takes a shot to the head.
Comte Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Beltran tries to pull guard but Comte Jr won't allow it.
Comte Jr tries a body shot but Beltran blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Comte Jr.
Comte Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Beltran blocking some punches.
Comte Jr misses with the head strike.
Comte Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Come on Comte Jr - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Beltran is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Comte Jr taking a breather.
Comte Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Beltran lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Comte Jr backwards.
Beltran jumps guard but Comte Jr stands there with Beltran around his waist. Beltran gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Comte Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Comte Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Comte Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Comte Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Beltran tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Comte Jr just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boxing Comte Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Beltran.
Comte Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Beltran jumps guard but Comte Jr stands there with Beltran around his waist. Beltran gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Comte Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boxing Comte Jr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Comte Jr tries to score with a low kick but Beltran moves his leg out of the way.
Comte Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Beltran in his tracks.
Comte Jr moves into the clinch.
Comte Jr is looking to control Beltran's arms but Beltran gets an underhook and turns him. Now Comte Jr has his back to the cage.
Beltran lands a hook that snaps the head of Comte Jr backwards.
Comte Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beltran can do to turn this around?
Beltran is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Comte Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Beltran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Beltran.
Beltran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Comte Jr's elbow.
Beltran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Comte Jr misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beltran pulls guard effortlessly.
Comte Jr is looking to stand up but Beltran won't let him.
Beltran controls Comte Jr momentarily but Comte Jr frees himself.
Beltran trying to control the position here.
Beltran tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beltran manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Comte Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Beltran distracts Comte Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beltran looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Comte Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Beltran advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Comte Jr wants to get back to full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Beltran working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Comte Jr here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Beltran seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Comte Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Beltran.
Beltran moves nicely into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Beltran connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Comte Jr some visible discomfort.
Comte Jr is rocked!
Comte Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Comte Jr tries to get out of the position.
Beltran working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Oh Comte Jr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beltran creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Beltran cracks Comte Jr with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Beltran immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Comte Jr is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Beltran!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Beltran!
A relieved looking Carlos Beltran 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Gold Cobra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaro Pajari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aaro Pajari is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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192 lbs
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195 lbs
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gold Cobra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaro Pajari!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pajari looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cobra is fending him off so far but Pajari persists. Nope, Cobra circles away and we're back to standing.
Pajari gets a double leg takedown into Cobra's guard.
Pajari working some strikes from top position.
Pajari scoring with some ground and pound.
Cobra is pulling down on Pajari's head. It's preventing any offense from Pajari, at least for the moment.
Pajari connects with a couple of short punches.
Pajari got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cobra has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pajari has managed to get both his arms back between Cobra's legs - danger averted.
Cobra is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pajari is looking to work some ground and pound but Cobra has wrist control.
Cobra working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pajari doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pajari manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pajari forces his way into half guard.
Cobra's coaches at HARRY'S have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobra blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pajari.
Pajari passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cobra!
Pajari has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cobra's face.
It looks like Gold Cobra has been cut.
Pajari raining down shots from the mount!
Gold Cobra's cut is getting worse.
Pajari lands a couple of good shots and Cobra has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Gold Cobra's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gold Cobra's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Aaro Pajari!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sergio Pettis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johny Hendricks!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pettis with a poor takedown
so Hendricks counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hendricks trying to control the position from guard on top but Pettis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pettis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hendricks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pettis controlling Hendricks's posture.
Hendricks trying to control the position from guard on top but Pettis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pettis is on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendricks looking for a sweep. Not yet Hendricks, not yet.
Pettis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hendricks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pettis has managed to get both his arms back between Hendricks's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pettis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pettis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pettis passes Hendricks's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pettis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pettis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hendricks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pettis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've been hearing that Pettis has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Pettis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pettis drops an elbow to the side of Hendricks's head.
Pettis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis is trying to work for a kimura but Hendricks is defending well.
Pettis winds up and cracks Hendricks with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hendricks can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hendricks is looking to improve his position.
Pettis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pettis uses his free foot to push down on Hendricks's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hendricks.
Hendricks is trying desperately to improve position.
Pettis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hendricks is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks tries to reverse the position but Pettis maintains control.
Pettis lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pettis lands a heavy elbow.
Hendricks is rocked!
Pettis is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hendricks is surviving well by controlling Pettis's body position as best he can.
Pettis has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Hendricks is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergio Pettis!
An out of breath Sergio Pettis 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Merridew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roque Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tired and clearly flustered, he entered the arena late and after a little discussion it was decided that the bout should take place.
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Merridew and Roque Johnson. The crowd seem to be enjoying Johnson's choice of entrance music: Never Go Where the Pagans Go (Warrior King). Jack Merridew could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Roque Johnson's chin.
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Merridew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roque Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merridew with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Merridew comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Merridew.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson tries to bum rush Merridew with a series of wild strikes but Merridew uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Merridew counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Merridew's head but Merridew sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Merridew misses with a jab, cross combination.
Merridew ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Merridew scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Merridew throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merridew scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Jack Merridew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Merridew.
Merridew ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson has managed to clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Merridew softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnson.
Merridew manages to break the clinch.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Merridew. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson jabs Merridew to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Merridew misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Merridew does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Merridew.
Merridew walks into a left hand.
Merridew misses with an uppercut.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Merridew is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Merridew defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Merridew with a hook.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Johnson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Merridew is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Merridew moves away.
Merridew fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Merridew misses with a body shot.
Merridew scores with a nice right hand.
Merridew scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Merridew jabs at Johnson's body.
Merridew cracks Johnson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Johnson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Merridew finish him?
Johnson is rocked!
Merridew fakes the body blow, causing Johnson to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Johnson goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Merridew!
Jack Merridew decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alejandro Contreras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alejandro Contreras is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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157 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Douglas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alejandro Contreras!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Douglas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Contreras looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Douglas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Douglas is looking to slow Contreras down with leg kicks.
A leg kick checked by Contreras.
Contreras shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Contreras connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Douglas's hands.
Contreras has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Contreras throws a body shot but no joy.
Douglas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Still in half guard, Douglas seems content to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Douglas trying to control from half guard but Contreras is working away.
Contreras trying to control but Douglas postures up.
Douglas is controlling the pace.
Douglas throwing shots but Contreras is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas is working for a submission of some sort.
Contreras holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Contreras is staying active underneath Douglas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Douglas 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.
Douglas content to control rather than advance.
Contreras is trying to maintain the position but Douglas is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Douglas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Douglas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Douglas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Contreras does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Contreras avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Douglas.
Douglas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Contreras trying to control but Douglas postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Contreras misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Douglas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Contreras connects with a body shot.
Douglas throws a low kick but Contreras moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Contreras.
Douglas staying out of range there.
Contreras swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Contreras finds it's way through Douglas's defenses.
A telegraphed right hand from Douglas misses the target.
Douglas looks for a takedown but Contreras sprawls well.
Contreras takes a swing at Douglas's ribcage but misses.
Douglas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Contreras is looking to control Douglas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Contreras avoid being mounted?
Douglas is trying to control. Contreras wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Contreras has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Douglas is working away from the top position though.
Contreras really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Douglas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Contreras wants to improve his position but Douglas is controlling well.
Douglas sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Douglas seems to be working for a kimura but Contreras defends the submission attempt.
Contreras is holding on to half guard well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Douglas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Contreras pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Douglas works over Contreras's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Alejandro Contreras has been cut.
Douglas tries for a takedown but Contreras sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Douglas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Jack Douglas has been cut.
Douglas misses with a body shot.
Douglas slips a jab from Contreras.
Contreras throws a predictable looking body shot
and Douglas counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Contreras working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Douglas.
Contreras has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Douglas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Douglas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Contreras can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Douglas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Contreras controls Douglas momentarily but Douglas frees himself.
Douglas throwing strikes from guard but Contreras blocks nicely.
Douglas trying to control the position from guard on top but Contreras is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Douglas is stalling in the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Douglas postures up in Contreras's guard and throws a big left but Contreras blocks it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Some bone on bone action there as Contreras checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Alejandro Contreras seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Contreras misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Contreras, as that shot connected.
Douglas just misses with a punch to the body.
Douglas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Douglas.
Douglas throws a leg kick which misses Contreras's front leg but catches the back leg as Contreras tries to avoid it.
Contreras throws a big shot that misses.
Contreras slaps away a takedown attempt from Douglas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jack Douglas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Contreras scores with a nice strike.
An inside leg kick lands from Douglas.
Douglas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Contreras lands a nice shot that snaps Douglas's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas wants to land a leg kick but Contreras is out of range.
Douglas connects with an inside leg kick.
Douglas misses with a low kick.
Nice shot by Douglas.
Nice uppercut lands for Contreras. That snapped Douglas's head back.
Douglas lands a jab.
Douglas cracks the inside of Contreras's front leg.
Contreras swings for the body but Douglas moves out of range.
Douglas throws a body shot but no joy.
Contreras lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Douglas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Contreras was well out of range. Poor timing from Douglas.
Douglas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Contreras misses with a series of wild punches.
Alejandro Contreras is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Douglas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Douglas moves away from the strike by Contreras.
Contreras misses with a body punch
and Douglas counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Contreras has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Douglas postures up.
Douglas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Contreras has Douglas pulled in close to control his posture.
Douglas postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Douglas dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Contreras. No joy for Douglas on that attempt.
Douglas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Douglas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Contreras's calf.
Douglas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Contreras throws the left hand but Douglas avoids the punch easily.
Douglas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Douglas is looking to wear down Contreras with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Contreras defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Douglas.
Douglas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Douglas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Contreras pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Douglas back to the cage. Contreras follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Douglas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Douglas misses with an uppercut. Contreras saw that one coming.
Contreras checks a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Contreras there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Douglas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contreras walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Contreras's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Douglas, right into the meat.
Contreras lands a body shot.
Douglas connects with a solid leg kick.
Douglas throws a wild body kick that Contreras sees coming a mile off.
Douglas connects with a high kick.
Douglas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Contreras.
Douglas scores with a shot to the body.
Douglas misses with a body shot.
Contreras lands a body shot.
Douglas misses with a leg kick.
Contreras misses with a straight right.
Douglas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Contreras checks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Contreras with a hook.
Contreras tries a low kick but Douglas avoids it.
Contreras tries to close the distance and clinch up but Douglas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Contreras chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Douglas can pounce on him.
Douglas misses with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Douglas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Contreras has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Contreras and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Donk. Contreras catches Douglas right on the button with a cross.
Douglas gets tackled into the cage by Contreras. Contreras maintains the clinch.
Contreras lands with a short shot to the head.
Contreras's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A chopping leg kick lands by Douglas.
Douglas tries to land a leg kick but Contreras saw it coming and moves away.
Douglas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Douglas.
The fighters circling - Contreras throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Contreras blocks a jab.
Contreras jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Douglas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Contreras slips under a jab from Douglas.
Douglas connects with a leg kick. Contreras looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Douglas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Contreras is out of range.
Contreras throws the left hand but Douglas avoids the punch easily.
Douglas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Douglas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Contreras as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Douglas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Douglas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Contreras.
Contreras is looking to clinch but Douglas is avoiding it.
Contreras connects with a body shot that sends Douglas's belly button to the back.
Douglas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Douglas misses with a wild body shot.
Douglas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Contreras chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Douglas can pounce on him.
Douglas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Contreras.
Douglas moves out of range of the strikes.
Douglas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Contreras throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Contreras closes the distance and clinches.
Douglas wants to take the fight to the mat but Contreras manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jack Douglas did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Douglas walks into a jab.
Contreras takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Contreras lands a really nice looking cross but Douglas seems unphased.
Contreras drops his hands momentarily and Douglas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Douglas throws a body punch but Contreras moves out of range.
Douglas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Contreras throws out the jab.
Contreras on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Contreras throws a body shot but no joy.
Contreras misses the shot to the body.
Contreras thuds his right hand into Douglas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Douglas loads up on a big right hand but Contreras slips the punch.
Contreras is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Douglas.
Contreras ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Contreras misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas throws a head kick but Contreras moves out of range.
Douglas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Contreras looks to throw the jab but Douglas is out of range.
Douglas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Douglas misses with a left hand
and Contreras counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Contreras moves into range and clinches up with Douglas.
Contreras gets through Douglas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Contreras.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Contreras.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Contreras presses Douglas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Douglas gets through Contreras's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Contreras.
Contreras lands a hook to the side of the head.
Contreras lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Douglas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contreras working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jack Douglas's cut is getting worse.
Contreras lands a nice knee to the body.
Douglas wants a takedown but no success here.
Contreras scores with a shoulder strike.
Douglas can't find room to land a body shot as Contreras controls the action.
A short right from Contreras on the inside.
Contreras breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Douglas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Contreras scores with a decent looking hook.
Douglas fails to land the takedown.
Contreras slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Douglas is rocked!
Nice uppercut there from Contreras.
Oh Douglas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Contreras fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contreras darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Contreras.
Douglas scores with a spinning back kick!
Contreras throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Douglas's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Contreras dives in looking to finish as Douglas flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Contreras's strikes! Contreras is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Douglas's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Douglas was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alejandro Contreras!
Alejandro Contreras is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Alejandro Contreras thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Barrett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Myoto Lachida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jeremy Barrett has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Barrett!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Myoto Lachida!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrett gets caught napping as Lachida dives in and scores a takedown. Barrett manages to retain guard.
Lachida postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barrett keeping full guard, as Lachida tries to pass.
Barrett wants to sweep but no luck.
Lachida throws a big elbow that misses.
Barrett is trying to keep Lachida in close.
Lachida is in close to Barrett's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barrett looking to control.
Lachida trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lachida throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barrett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lachida thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lachida accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barrett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barrett is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lachida trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lachida connects with a couple of short punches.
Lachida postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lachida stands up over Barrett, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lachida has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barrett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lachida lands a couple of digs.
Lachida postures up.
Lachida with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barrett avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barrett avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lachida is working Barrett over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lachida is looking to work some ground and pound but Barrett has wrist control.
Lachida drops back looking for a leg! Barrett is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barrett manages to kick Lachida off! Lachida jumps back into Barrett's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lachida thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lachida throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lachida postures up and lands a big shot to Barrett's brow.
Lachida lands a couple of elbows.
Lachida in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lachida won't allow Barrett to sweep him here.
Lachida throws a big elbow that misses.
Lachida with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lachida with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Barrett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lachida on the ground.
Lachida passes Barrett's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lachida throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lachida seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lachida seems to be working for a kimura but Barrett defends the submission attempt.
Lachida is working for a kimura but Barrett is defending it quite comfortably.
Barrett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lachida.
Lachida is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barrett has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barrett is trying to maintain the position but Lachida is very close to passing his half guard.
Barrett is defending against the submission attempts here by Lachida.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lachida misses with a head shot. Barrett uses the momentum to regain guard.
Barrett controlling the position.
Lachida is pushing down on Barrett's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barrett is fighting to maintain full guard but Lachida has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lachida uses his free foot to push down on Barrett's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Barrett.
Lachida lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lachida unloading with bombs!
Lachida lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Barrett hang on?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lachida with a couple of short strikes.
Lachida unloading with bombs!
Barrett is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Myoto Lachida 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.
Barrett stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barrett wants it to stay on the feet.
It looks like Jeremy Barrett has been cut.
Lachida takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lachida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lachida with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barrett counters with a nice uppercut.
Barrett lands with a straight right. Lachida didn't see that one coming.
Barrett throws out a leg kick but Lachida moves out of range and Barrett only half commits.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lachida or perhaps it was just good defense by Barrett, which made it look bad.
Jeremy Barrett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Myoto Lachida.
Nice takedown defense from Barrett. No joy for Lachida on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrett displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lachida.
Lachida fails with the takedown
and Barrett counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lachida fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barrett avoids it really well and circles away.
Lachida is breathing heavily.
Lachida dodges the punch combination from Barrett.
Barrett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barrett throws an overhand right that lands on Lachida's shoulder, as Lachida tries to avoid the shot.
Barrett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lachida manages to avoid it.
Barrett fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barrett instigates a clinch.
Lachida is looking for a takedown.
A body shot lands from Barrett.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Barrett.
Barrett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barrett.
A hook to the body from Barrett.
A nice left hand lands by Barrett.
Barrett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lachida backwards.
Barrett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lachida backwards.
Barrett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barrett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barrett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barrett lands a nice uppercut.
Barrett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barrett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lachida backwards.
Lachida is rocked!
Barrett throws a big uppercut that drops Lachida! More strikes from Barrett and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lachida lies dazed against the cage as Barrett celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Barrett!
Jeremy Barrett is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Jeremy Barrett, 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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