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LMS 41st War PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jock Fletcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Razer Knife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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182 lbs
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Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jock Fletcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Razer Knife!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knife has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fletcher wants a takedown but no success here.
Fletcher has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Knife after a bit of a struggle.
Fletcher is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jock Fletcher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knife tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knife changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fletcher fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fletcher drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fletcher sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fletcher seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Knife for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fletcher definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fletcher continues to stall.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fletcher shoots in looking for a takedown but Knife manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fletcher's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fletcher shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fletcher showed some decent athleticism there.
Fletcher looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher wants to pass the guard but Knife is defending well.
Fletcher seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Knife has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fletcher is working away from the top position though.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fletcher sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Knife enables Fletcher to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Knife manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fletcher's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jock Fletcher dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fletcher tries for a takedown but Knife sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Knife decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fletcher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fletcher is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jock Fletcher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fletcher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knife can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knife is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fletcher is just riding it out for now. Knife eventually gives up the hold.
Fletcher is pressing down on Knife's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fletcher is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fletcher with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fletcher thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fletcher throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Well, if Fletcher is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fletcher passes to side control.
Knife is breathing heavily.
Knife being controlled for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Fletcher.
Knife parries the strikes from Fletcher easily there. Fletcher is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Knife to escape.
Fletcher tries to move to mount but Knife blocks the move with his legs.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Knife is trying to escape the position but Fletcher is controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four 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.
Fletcher closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fletcher works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Knife tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fletcher wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fletcher remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Fletcher working the body and head with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knife is trying to escape the position but Fletcher is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jock Fletcher dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Fletcher bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here as Fletcher stalls from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fletcher'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knife takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fletcher cracks Knife with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Fletcher controls the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fletcher shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fletcher showed some decent athleticism there.
Fletcher controlling the action here.
Fletcher tries to pass the half guard into mount. Knife knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fletcher is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Fletcher content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fletcher scoring with strikes but Knife is staying in there.
Fletcher lands with some strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fletcher lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Knife hang on?
Fletcher takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jock Fletcher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fletcher, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jock Fletcher!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Hakob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunner Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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214 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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282 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin |
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Counter fighter
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Hakob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gunner Harris!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hakob misses with an uppercut
and Harris holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Harris blocks an elbow strike.
Harris blocks the elbow strike.
Hakob throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Harris manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Harris has Hakob pulled in close to control his posture.
Hakob throws a big elbow that misses.
Harris wants to get back to his feet but Hakob is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakob is looking to pass into half guard but Harris pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Harris is in guard.
Harris slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakob might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hakob throws a hook to the side of Harris's head but Harris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hakob jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hakob gets tackled into the cage by Harris. Harris maintains the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hakob throws an elbow but misses.
Harris blocks an elbow strike.
Harris breaks the clinch.
Harris throws a head kick but Hakob moves out of range.
Harris misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris misses with a body shot.
Harris shoots in for a double leg but Hakob sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hakob looks to clinch
and Harris counters with a shoot takedown. Hakob fights it but they end up in guard.
Harris content to stall in guard here.
Hakob looking to control.
Hakob looking for a guillotine here but Harris defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hakob misses with a left hand
and Harris counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Daniel Hakob has been cut.
Harris closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hakob quickly recovers to half guard.
Harris uses his free foot to push down on Hakob's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hakob.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hakob has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Harris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Hakob's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hakob throws a hook to the side of Harris's head but Harris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hakob moves into the clinch.
Hakob lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hakob creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Harris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harris shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hakob as he jumps to the side.
Harris has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hakob is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Harris misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakob misses with a right hand
so Harris counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Harris controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hakob preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Harris has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Harris scoring with punches to the head and body.
Harris's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two 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.
Harris throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hakob's waist but Hakob gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harris off to one side.
Hakob tries to clinch but Harris moves out of range.
Hakob throws a right hand that misses
and Harris counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Harris gets to his feet - Hakob follows without any prompting.
Hakob swings widly with a right hand
and Harris counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hakob clinches.
Harris drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daniel Hakob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunner Harris.
Hakob gets underhooks to prevent Harris's takedown attempt.
Harris avoids a wild elbow strike from Hakob.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hakob just misses with a elbow thrown towards Harris's brow.
Harris is trying to drag Hakob to the mat but Hakob just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Harris blocks an elbow strike.
Hakob pushes off an throws an elbow but Harris leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Harris avoids a wild elbow strike from Hakob.
Hakob pushes off an throws an elbow but Harris leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hakob throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hakob throws an elbow but misses.
Harris blocks the elbow strike.
Harris blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hakob gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Harris.
Harris drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hakob gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Harris can't get the takedown.
Harris wants a takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris avoids a wild elbow strike from Hakob.
Harris blocks an elbow strike.
Hakob throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gunner Harris will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Daniel Hakob's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hakob misses with an uppercut.
Hakob stuffs the takedown.
Harris goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Hakob misses.
Gunner Harris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harris closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Harris lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris postures up and lands a big shot to Hakob's brow.
Harris stays in close to Hakob's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Harris.
Hakob wants to sweep here but Harris controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris 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.
Harris is continuing to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Harris has managed to clinch.
Hakob prevents the takedown attempt.
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.
Harris looking for a takedown.
Daniel Hakob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunner Harris.
Harris avoids the elbow strike from Hakob, against the cage.
Hakob lands an elbow that stopped Harris in his tracks for a moment.
Harris blocks an elbow strike.
Hakob misses with an elbow over the top.
Harris takes an elbow to the temple.
Harris blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hakob just misses with a elbow thrown towards Harris's brow.
Harris blocks the elbow strike.
Harris works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Harris drops back looking for a leg! Hakob is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hakob manages to kick Harris off! Harris jumps back into Hakob's guard.
Harris content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yet more stalling tactics from Harris.
Gunner Harris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Harris's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hakob on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hakob tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hakob working a defensive guard here.
Harris not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hakob trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Harris scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Harris controlling the action here.
Harris passes to full mount!
Daniel Hakob has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hakob tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunner Harris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Harris winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunner Harris!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juan Messe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Toushikama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Toushikama 's choice of entrance music: One Love-Yoshihiro Akiyama. Akira Toushikama has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Messe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Toushikama !
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Messe scoring well with a low kick there.
Toushikama gets a double leg takedown into Messe's guard.
Toushikama 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.
Toushikama landing with the ground and pound.
Messe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Toushikama with a flurry of punches that miss.
Toushikama lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Messe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Toushikama on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toushikama sitting in guard here, content to control.
Toushikama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Messe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Toushikama with a flurry of punches that miss.
Toushikama trying to control the position from guard on top but Messe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toushikama controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Messe is looking to clinch but Toushikama is avoiding it.
A bone on bone clash there as Toushikama blocks the leg kick.
Toushikama shoots in for a takedown but Messe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Messe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Toushikama swats away the attempt to clinch by Messe.
Messe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Messe is working Toushikama over against the cage.
Toushikama content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Messe as the two fighters clinch.
Toushikama has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Messe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Toushikama drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Juan Messe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Toushikama .
Messe manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toushikama trying to control but Messe is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Toushikama working his ground and pound in the gym.
Toushikama prevents Messe from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toushikama throwing strikes but missing.
Toushikama keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Messe's head.
Toushikama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Toushikama wants to control from the top but Messe keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Toushikama gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Toushikama gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Messe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Toushikama sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Messe defending well though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Toushikama throwing shots but Messe is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Toushikama lands a nice short elbow.
Toushikama is looking to stall here but Messe recovers full guard.
Toushikama tries to free his leg and advance position but Messe is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toushikama trying to control but Messe is working from the bottom.
Messe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Messe is looking to stand up but Toushikama isn't so interested in that idea.
Toushikama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Toushikama controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Messe tries to clinch up
and Toushikama counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Toushikama loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Messe working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Toushikama dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
No luck for Toushikama with that takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Toushikama .
Messe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Toushikama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Toushikama shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Messe but Messe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Juan Messe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Toushikama .
Messe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Toushikama .
Messe tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Toushikama counters with a nice double leg into side control. Messe won't be happy with that.
Toushikama landing strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toushikama moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Toushikama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Check out the look on Toushikama 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toushikama tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Toushikama lands a few punches from side control.
Messe manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Toushikama preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Toushikama tries to get to full guard but Messe has control of the leg.
Toushikama makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Toushikama .
Toushikama wants to sweep here but Messe controlling him for the moment.
Messe trying to control but Toushikama is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messe stopping the sweep attempt from Toushikama .
Toushikama bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Messe's guard.
Toushikama trying to control the position from guard on top but Messe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toushikama slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Toushikama trying to control the position from guard on top but Messe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toushikama is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Toushikama 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toushikama scoring with some ground and pound.
Toushikama postures up in Messe's guard and throws a big left but Messe blocks it.
Toushikama trying to control the position from guard on top but Messe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toushikama postures up in Messe's guard and throws a big left but Messe blocks it.
Toushikama postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Messe tries to clinch but Toushikama moves away
and Toushikama holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Toushikama has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Messe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Messe trying to stall but Toushikama improves his position.
Messe stops a takedown attempt from Toushikama .
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.
Messe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Toushikama after a bit of a struggle.
A bit of stalling here from Toushikama .
Toushikama is working for takedown but Messe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Messe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Messe lands with a short shot to the head.
Toushikama is looking to take this one to the mat.
Toushikama is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Toushikama is breathing heavily.
Toushikama dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Messe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Toushikama keeps control of Messe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Messe.
Messe is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Toushikama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Messe connects with a crisp jab.
Messe doesn't manage to clinch there - Toushikama circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Toushikama is defended easily by Messe.
Toushikama looking to score a takedown here. Messe is defending well but Toushikama drives through and ends up in Messe's guard.
Toushikama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Toushikama wants to control from the top but Messe keeps moving.
Toushikama with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toushikama trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Messe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Toushikama throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Toushikama 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Toushikama trying to control the position from guard on top but Messe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toushikama distracts Messe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Toushikama lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Toushikama looking to pass the guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Messe tries to clinch
and Toushikama counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Toushikama .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Messe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Toushikama controls the pace.
Toushikama with a flurry of punches that miss.
Toushikama throws a big right hand that misses.
Toushikama chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toushikama trying to control the position from guard on top but Messe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toushikama landing with the ground and pound.
Messe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Messe tries to clinch
and Toushikama counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Toushikama .
Toushikama has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Messe is trying to keep an underhook but Toushikama manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Toushikama not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Toushikama winds up and cracks Messe with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toushikama trying to control from half guard but Messe is working away.
Toushikama not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Toushikama throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Toushikama missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Messe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Toushikama seems content to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Toushikama throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Toushikama tries for a takedown but Messe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Toushikama shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Toushikama was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Toushikama content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toushikama moves into full mount!
Toushikama scoring with strikes but Messe is staying in there.
Toushikama with the ground and pound from mount.
Toushikama is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Messe is surviving well by controlling Toushikama 's body position as best he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Toushikama with shots to the head and body - Messe looks very uncomfortable down there.
Juan Messe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akira Toushikama is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Toushikama is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akira Toushikama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Toushikama winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akira Toushikama !
An out of breath Akira Toushikama thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Juan Messe had this to say: 'He is a good fighter I'll be back just need to train more and harder!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damien OQuinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boston Dallas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). OQuinn comes to the cage accompanied by King Gordy - Damian. Dallas has chosen Bo-lieve as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
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178 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Damien OQuinn!
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, Boston Dallas!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dallas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
OQuinn keeps the fight on the outside.
Dallas throws a jab when OQuinn was well out of range.
Boston Dallas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OQuinn tries to clinch up but Dallas circles away and keeps his distance.
OQuinn doesn't manage to clinch there - Dallas circles away.
Dallas misses with a double jab.
OQuinn throws a head kick but Dallas moves out of range.
Dallas tries to clinch but OQuinn moves out of range.
Dallas missing with a left hand there. OQuinn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dallas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
OQuinn instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OQuinn stalling the fight.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with OQuinn for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Dallas is trying to break the clinch but OQuinn is controlling him.
OQuinn tries a knee to the head but Dallas blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OQuinn stalling the fight.
OQuinn gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
OQuinn landing knees to the head.
OQuinn lands a nice knee to the body.
OQuinn crunches a lovely knee into Dallas's ribcage.
OQuinn lands a knee to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dallas 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.
Dallas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The referee calls for OQuinn to work.
Knees in the clinch landing for OQuinn.
Dallas looks winded!
OQuinn unloads a knee to the mid-section.
OQuinn keeps control of Dallas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
OQuinn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dallas's face.
OQuinn crunches a lovely knee into Dallas's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dallas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dallas takes a knee to the side of the body.
OQuinn avoiding damage.
Knees to the body from OQuinn.
OQuinn leaning against his opponent.
OQuinn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
OQuinn is stalling here.
OQuinn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
OQuinn lands a nice knee to the body.
OQuinn is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dallas is trying to push OQuinn away but OQuinn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
OQuinn misses with a knee strike.
OQuinn has Dallas pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Damien OQuinn.
OQuinn with a jab.
Dallas takes one to the chin there.
Dallas is rocked!
OQuinn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dallas is still on wobbly legs! Can OQuinn finish him?
OQuinn lands a big knee! That's hurt Dallas! Oh, he's all over the place! OQuinn lands another knee that sends Dallas to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien OQuinn!
In his post fight interview, Damien OQuinn started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daley Lintz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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26
212 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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21
250 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daley Lintz!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lintz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lintz passes Graves's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Graves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Graves is looking to improve his position.
Lintz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Graves makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Graves.
Lintz wants to pass the guard but Graves is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lintz slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Lintz is tapping! Great win for Graves!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alex Graves!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Cartmen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Reign (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cartmen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eric Cartman - Come Sail Away . Charles Reign is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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210 lbs
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300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Cartmen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Reign!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Cartmen. That's going to slow Reign down.
Charles Reign seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reign has taken the fight to the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cartmen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cartmen is trying to maintain a safe position but Reign gets an underhook and turns Cartmen into the cage.
Cartmen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reign's elbow.
Cartmen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cartmen lands a nice shot to the body.
Reign looking to throw knees to the head but Cartmen is blocking nicely.
I was talking to Cartmen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Reign prevents a body shot from Cartmen.
Cartmen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartmen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reign.
Reign landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Reign misses with a knee strike.
Reign throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cartmen blocks it with crossed arms.
Reign looks winded!
Reign looking to throw knees to the head but Cartmen is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartmen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cartmen is working Reign over against the cage.
Reign throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cartmen blocks it with crossed arms.
Cartmen lands a shot to the body.
Cartmen misses with an elbow over the top.
Cartmen pulls guard successfully.
Cartmen looking for a triangle here. Reign is fighting it but it looks tight! Cartmen pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Reign is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Eric Cartmen!
An out of breath and clearly excited Eric Cartmen thanked The Empire Clothing and Laundry for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Morrison Erikksen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clyde Nguyen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morrison Erikksen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Morrison Erikksen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clyde Nguyen!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Erikksen misses the target.
Nguyen looks to land a combination but Erikksen avoids it well.
Erikksen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nguyen.
Nguyen misses with a wild combination.
Nguyen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Erikksen.
A slow jab from Erikksen misses its intended target.
Erikksen takes a swing at Nguyen's ribcage but misses.
Nguyen misses with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Nguyen there.
Erikksen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nguyen misses with a left hand
and Erikksen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Erikksen breaks the clinch.
Erikksen takes a swing at Nguyen's ribcage but misses.
Erikksen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nguyen throws out the jab.
Erikksen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nguyen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Erikksen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nguyen to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nguyen moves out of range as Erikksen strikes.
Nguyen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Erikksen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Erikksen misses with a hook.
Erikksen moves out of range as Nguyen strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erikksen throws a body shot but no joy.
Erikksen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nguyen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nguyen misses with a straight left.
Nguyen tries to move into range but Erikksen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Clyde Nguyen has been cut.
Donk. Nguyen catches Erikksen right on the button with a cross.
Erikksen throws a hook but Nguyen blocks it.
Nguyen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nguyen misses with a wild body shot.
Nguyen throws a series of punches but Erikksen avoids them all with ease.
Erikksen slips under a jab.
Nguyen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Erikksen.
Erikksen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Nguyen finds it's way through Erikksen's defenses.
Nguyen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Erikksen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nguyen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Erikksen eats them both and turns towards Nguyen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Erikksen throws a monster overhand right that drops Nguyen! Erikksen follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Morrison Erikksen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Albert White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrell Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White comes to the cage accompanied by Guerilla Radio by Rage Against the Machine. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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300 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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20
265 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Albert White!
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, Terrell Grant!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grant shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Grant showed some decent athleticism there.
Grant seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Grant is looking for a kimura but White is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grant to get the leverage.
White knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grant on the ground.
Grant is thwarting White's attempts to control the position.
Grant seems to be working for a kimura but White defends the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Grant in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant is looking for a kimura here.
Grant 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White wants to control but Grant is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Grant in particular looking to stall.
It looks like Grant might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grant is working for a kimura but White is defending it quite comfortably.
Grant maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! White could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Grant has cracked it and White is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Grant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Terrell Grant!
Terrell Grant very nearly forgot to thank The Empire Clothing and Laundry amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitt Thrawn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mustaffa Spliff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mustaffa Spliff has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Decent elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mitt Thrawn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 47 - 0, fighting out of London, Mustaffa Spliff!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thrawn misses with a right hand
and Spliff counters with a head kick. That will keep Thrawn thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Spliff rushes Thrawn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Spliff on the inside.
Thrawn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Spliff breaks from the clinch.
Spliff closes the distance and clinches.
Thrawn pushes off an throws an elbow but Spliff leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Thrawn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spliff lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spliff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spliff gets a clinch.
Thrawn misses with a body punch.
Spliff scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thrawn misses with an elbow over the top.
Thrawn misses with an elbow over the top.
Thrawn throws an elbow that misses.
Thrawn tries to work over Spliff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee calls for Spliff to work.
A short right from Spliff.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrawn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Spliff jumps guard and drags Thrawn to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Thrawn stops Spliff from standing up.
Thrawn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thrawn wants to control from the top but Spliff keeps moving.
Thrawn prevents Spliff from getting back to his feet.
Thrawn wants to control from the top but Spliff keeps moving.
Thrawn won't allow Spliff to get back to his feet.
Thrawn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Spliff keeping moving, preventing Thrawn from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Spliff is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Thrawn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thrawn throws a looping overhand right but Spliff ducks down to avoid it.
Thrawn looks to score with a jab to the body but Spliff is just out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A left hand lands to the body for Spliff.
Spliff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thrawn moves into range and clinches up with Spliff.
Spliff is working Thrawn over against the cage.
Thrawn lands an elbow just above Spliff 's eye.
Spliff decides to pull guard.
Thrawn wants to control from the top but Spliff keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thrawn won't allow Spliff to get back to his feet.
Thrawn seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Spliff pushes Thrawn off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrawn misses with a left hand
and Spliff counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thrawn thinking.
Spliff keeps the fight on the outside.
Thrawn tries to clinch there but Spliff circles away.
Spliff has closed the distance and engaged Thrawn in a clinch.
Spliff blocks the elbow strike.
Spliff avoids a wild elbow strike from Thrawn.
Thrawn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spliff.
Spliff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spliff fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thrawn, pushing him back against the cage.
Spliff lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spliff lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spliff presses Thrawn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spliff lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Thrawn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thrawn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thrawn misses with an elbow over the top.
Thrawn digs a right hand into Spliff's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spliff's gas tank.
Thrawn misses with a body punch.
Spliff jumps guard.
Spliff keeping moving, preventing Thrawn from controlling successfully.
Thrawn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Spliff wants to stand but Thrawn is controlling the position.
Thrawn wants to control from the top but Spliff keeps moving.
Thrawn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Spliff is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mustaffa Spliff dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Spliff lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thrawn digs a right hand underneath Spliff's ribcage. Spliff let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spliff escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Spliff lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thrawn backwards.
Thrawn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Spliff avoids the elbow strike from Thrawn, against the cage.
Spliff prevents a body shot from Thrawn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrawn throws an elbow but it misses.
Spliff blocks the elbow strike.
Thrawn throws an elbow that misses.
Spliff lands a shoulder strike.
Spliff avoids the elbow strike from Thrawn, against the cage.
Thrawn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thrawn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrawn can't find room to land a body shot as Spliff controls the action.
Thrawn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spliff has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thrawn after a bit of a struggle.
Spliff lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spliff blocks an elbow strike from Thrawn.
Spliff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thrawn throws a looping overhand right but Spliff ducks down to avoid it.
Spliff gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spliff breaks from the clinch.
Thrawn gets tackled into the cage by Spliff. Spliff maintains the clinch.
Spliff lands a hook that snaps the head of Thrawn backwards.
Spliff fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Spliff successfully pulls guard.
Thrawn throwing strikes from guard but Spliff blocks nicely.
Thrawn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spliff is keeping the position for now.
Spliff wants to stand but Thrawn is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thrawn trying to control but Spliff is working from the bottom.
Spliff is looking to stand up but Thrawn isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Spliff gets a clinch.
Thrawn tries to throw a body punch but Spliff avoids it by throwing Thrawn back against the cage.
Spliff lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spliff manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrawn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spliff closes the distance and pushes Thrawn back into the cage.
Spliff prevents a body shot from Thrawn.
Spliff avoids the elbow strike from Thrawn, against the cage.
Spliff tries to pull guard but Thrawn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mitt Thrawn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mustaffa Spliff.
Spliff jumps guard.
Thrawn won't allow Spliff to get back to his feet.
Thrawn trying to control the position from guard on top but Spliff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spliff keeping full guard, as Thrawn tries to pass.
Thrawn throws a big elbow that misses.
Spliff is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thrawn is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spliff scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Spliff moves into range and clinches up with Thrawn.
Thrawn takes a shot to the head.
Spliff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Thrawn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spliff instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thrawn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spliff lands with a left to the head.
Spliff throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thrawns head.
Thrawn lands an elbow that stopped Spliff in his tracks for a moment.
Spliff lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thrawn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spliff tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Spliff lands a hook that snaps the head of Thrawn backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mustaffa Spliff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Thrawn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spliff pushes Thrawn up against the cage in a clinch.
Thrawn prevents the takedown attempt.
Thrawn throws an elbow that misses.
Thrawn pushes off an throws an elbow but Spliff leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Spliff lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Spliff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thrawn misses with a shot to the body
and Thrawn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thrawn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spliff.
Spliff has Thrawn up against the cage in a clinch.
Thrawn misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrawn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thrawn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Spliff.
Spliff works on Thrawn's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thrawn can't find room to land a body shot as Spliff controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spliff lands with a short shot to the head.
It looks like Mitt Thrawn has been cut.
Spliff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spliff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spliff rushes Thrawn and presses him up against the cage.
Spliff stalls.
Thrawn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spliff's elbow.
Spliff manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thrawn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spliff is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thrawn is controlling him.
Spliff is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thrawn wants to control from the top but Spliff keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Thrawn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spliff is keeping the position for now.
Spliff is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thrawn is controlling him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Spliff closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Spliff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spliff has Thrawn up against the cage in a clinch.
Spliff lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spliff is leaning against Thrawn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spliff lands a nice shot to the body.
Spliff scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thrawn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thrawn throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spliff works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spliff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spliff gets a clinch.
Spliff lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spliff blocks an elbow strike from Thrawn.
Spliff escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spliff forces Thrawn back against the cage and clinches.
Spliff manages to pull guard.
Thrawn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Spliff is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thrawn is controlling him.
Mustaffa Spliff has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spliff utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spliff wants to stand and escape but Thrawn is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thrawn tries to free his leg and advance position but Spliff is retaining full guard.
Spliff is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thrawn is looking to clinch.
Spliff drives through and clinches with Thrawn against the cage.
Spliff lands a hook that snaps the head of Thrawn backwards.
Thrawn misses with a body punch.
Spliff lands a body shot.
Mitt Thrawn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spliff prevents a body shot from Thrawn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spliff ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Spliff no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Thrawn stops Spliff from standing up.
Thrawn throwing strikes but missing.
Spliff is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mustaffa Spliff comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spliff has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mustaffa Spliff!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mustaffa Spliff made sure he mentioned Steel Penn's Laundry 80% LAUNDRY IS AVAILABLE, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Athan Stamatis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Tarnowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stamatis comes to the cage accompanied by Lose Yourself. Tarnowski has chosen Hemp Gru - Sami swoi as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Michal Tarnowski told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Lethal high kicks
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
51 - 25 - 0, fighting out of New York, Athan Stamatis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michal Tarnowski!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarnowski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stamatis shoots in for a takedown but Tarnowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tarnowski motions for Stamatis to come forward. Tarnowski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stamatis checks a leg kick nicely.
Stamatis misses with a combination
and Tarnowski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stamatis's guard.
Tarnowski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tarnowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Stamatis has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarnowski throwing strikes from guard but Stamatis blocks nicely.
Stamatis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stamatis is nestled in close to Tarnowski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tarnowski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tarnowski wants to improve his position but instead Stamatis has moved into half guard.
Stamatis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stamatis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarnowski manages to get to full guard.
Stamatis trying to control but Tarnowski is working from the bottom.
Stamatis postures up.
Stamatis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stamatis landing some decent shots from guard.
Tarnowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tarnowski 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.
Stamatis wants to control from the top but Tarnowski keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tarnowski is on top in guard.
Stamatis trying to keep a closed guard but Tarnowski is proving a slippery customer.
Tarnowski forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tarnowski wants to control but Stamatis is keeping him busy.
Tarnowski is working for a submission of some sort.
Tarnowski trying to control the action but Stamatis is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tarnowski misses with a head shot. Stamatis uses the momentum to regain guard.
Tarnowski pushing down on Stamatis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tarnowski thows a huge punch but Stamatis dodges it nicely.
Tarnowski thows a huge punch but Stamatis dodges it nicely.
Tarnowski is nestled in close to Stamatis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stamatis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tarnowski.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarnowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Stamatis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tarnowski frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stamatis wants to control but Tarnowski is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Tarnowski dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tarnowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Stamatis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tarnowski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stamatis.
Tarnowski throws a front kick that sends Stamatis stumbling back into the cage.
Stamatis misses with a low kick.
Tarnowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stamatis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tarnowski sprawls well. Tarnowski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stamatis gets slowly back to his feet.
Tarnowski throws a wild body kick that Stamatis sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarnowski avoids the head kick by Stamatis.
Tarnowski throws a front kick aimed at Stamatis's knee but Stamatis avoids it well.
Stamatis misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stamatis takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tarnowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stamatis.
Tarnowski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stamatis scores with a one two! Tarnowski had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stamatis throws the kick towards the body but Tarnowski avoids it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Stamatis.
Tarnowski manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Michal Tarnowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tarnowski trying to control from the bottom.
Stamatis throwing shots but Tarnowski is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski trying to control but Stamatis postures up.
Nice strikes from Stamatis there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarnowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stamatis moves into full mount! Tarnowski won't be happy about that!
Stamatis prevents Tarnowski from getting the reversal.
Stamatis raining down shots from the mount!
Tarnowski is rocked!
Stamatis drops a big elbow. That's hurt Tarnowski! More shots from Stamatis and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Athan Stamatis!
Athan Stamatis bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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