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Death Squad 180:Baba vs. Power PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Seth Duplesris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angel Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortiz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by My town. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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153 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
16 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Seth Duplesris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angel Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Duplesris is looking to land body kicks.
Ortiz dodges the punch combination from Duplesris.
Duplesris misses with an attempted mid kick.
Duplesris connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ortiz's hands.
Duplesris has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sydney Fight Team in the buildup to the fight.
Ortiz drives through with a takedown into Duplesris's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ortiz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ortiz won't allow Duplesris to get back to his feet.
Ortiz scoring with some ground and pound.
Duplesris looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ortiz is defending well. Duplesris quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ortiz has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Duplesris celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Seth Duplesris!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Hollyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Owen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hollyfield comes to the cage accompanied by Paris. 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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156 lbs
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136 lbs
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Good wrestling
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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
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Hollyfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Owen!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owen tries to clinch up.
Owen moves in looking to clinch but Hollyfield pushes him off.
Hollyfield has Owen up against the cage in a clinch.
Hollyfield tries a knee to the head but Owen blocks it.
Owen lands an elbow inside.
Owen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hollyfield avoids it.
Owen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hollyfield avoids it.
Hollyfield scores with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Owen.
Hollyfield misses with a knee strike.
Owen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Owen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hollyfield avoids it.
Owen is trying to stall.
Hollyfield with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees to the body from Hollyfield.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hollyfield.
Hollyfield throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Owen takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollyfield misses with a knee to the head.
Owen trying to control the position but instead, Hollyfield has worked for underhooks and has pushed Owen into the cage.
Hollyfield lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Owen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hollyfield is defending well for now.
Owen takes a knee to the side of the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Owen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hollyfield.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hollyfield working the clinch nicely. Owen is working for position but Hollyfield cracks him with a big knee to the head! Owen crumples up against the cage and Hollyfield lands two more shots before the ref can save Owen! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Tyson Hollyfield!
A relieved looking Tyson Hollyfield thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Blumpkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abe Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bradley has chosen Doesn't Remind Me -Audioslave as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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186 lbs
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178 lbs
9 - 11 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Billy Blumpkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abe Bradley!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blumpkin shoots in for a takedown but Bradley shows good takedown defense.
Blumpkin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bradley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bradley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bradley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Blumpkin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Blumpkin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bradley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blumpkin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bradley!
Blumpkin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bradley has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blumpkin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Blumpkin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bradley, who protects the arm well.
Bradley is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Blumpkin is controlling him well.
Blumpkin has an Americana. Bradley didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Blumpkin is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Blumpkin hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Billy Blumpkin!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Hoggets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Great Cornholio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cornholio has chosen Du Hast by Ramstein - Cornholio Mix as his entrance music. Great Cornholio will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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146 lbs
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frankie Hoggets!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Great Cornholio!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoggets shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cornholio slaps away a takedown attempt from Hoggets, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cornholio raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hoggets displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hoggets closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cornholio circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Hoggets. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoggets fails with the takedown.
Cornholio staying out of range there.
Cornholio slips a jab and a cross from Hoggets.
Cornholio unleashes a big counter combination but Hoggets bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Hoggets. Those never looked like landing.
Frankie Hoggets seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cornholio plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A punch combination from Hoggets misses.
Cornholio tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hoggets jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoggets goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cornholio drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hoggets defends it well.
Cornholio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoggets feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cornholio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornholio closes the distance and pushes Hoggets back into the cage.
Cornholio landing knees to the head.
Hoggets is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cornholio gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cornholio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hoggets's defenses.
Cornholio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hoggets moves into the clinch successfully.
Cornholio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cornholio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab from Cornholio.
Cornholio keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hoggets fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cornholio checks it well.
Cornholio drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Hoggets tries to bench press Cornholio off him but Cornholio keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cornholio in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cornholio decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hoggets to his feet.
Hoggets misses with a few strikes there.
Hoggets fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cornholio manages to avoid it.
Hoggets waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cornholio.
Cornholio pushes Hoggets up against the cage in a clinch.
Cornholio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hoggets misses with a shot to the body
and Cornholio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hoggets swinging wildly here.
Cornholio tries to clinch but Hoggets moves out of range.
Hoggets misses with a hook. Cornholio ducked under it nicely.
Cornholio moves out of range as Hoggets throws a body kick.
Hoggets showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cornholio.
Hoggets changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoggets tries to land a front kick but Cornholio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cornholio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hoggets throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cornholio is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Hoggets misses with a looping right.
Cornholio tries to clinch up.
Hoggets swings widly with a right hand
and Cornholio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hoggets takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hoggets scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Great Cornholio has been cut.
Cornholio shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hoggets's guard.
Hoggets has his foot on Cornholio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cornholio works his way back into a safe position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cornholio postures up.
Cornholio is stalling in the full guard.
Cornholio gets to his feet - Hoggets follows without any prompting.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cornholio lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cornholio rushes Hoggets and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoggets.
Cornholio breaks the clinch.
Cornholio is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hoggets fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cornholio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hoggets manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hoggets takes the fight into the clinch.
Cornholio breaks from the clinch.
Hoggets scores with a hook to the body. Cornholio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cornholio gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cornholio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hoggets is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Great Cornholio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Great Cornholio's cut.
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.
Cornholio lands a high kick!
Hoggets misses with a straight left.
Hoggets avoids the head kick by Cornholio.
Cornholio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cornholio scores with a spinning back kick!
Hoggets misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cornholio moves away from the strike by Hoggets.
Hoggets looks to land a left hand but Cornholio moved out of range nicely.
Hoggets has Cornholio up against the cage in a clinch.
Cornholio misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cornholio blocks an uppercut.
Cornholio misses with a punch to the body.
Cornholio working Hoggets over with knees to the body.
Cornholio tries to land knees in the clinch but Hoggets avoids the damage to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Hoggets.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornholio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Hoggets does it's job there.
Cornholio has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Hoggets throws a combination that misses
and Cornholio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoggets misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cornholio.
Great Cornholio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cornholio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hoggets.
Hoggets just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoggets misses with a looping right.
Cornholio slaps away a takedown attempt from Hoggets, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hoggets shoots in looking for a takedown. Cornholio tries to sprawl out of it but Hoggets keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cornholio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Hoggets. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A low kick from Hoggets misses
and Cornholio counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hoggets 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Hoggets is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cornholio defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hoggets keeping moving, preventing Cornholio from controlling successfully.
Cornholio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cornholio stands up from Hoggets's guard - Cornholio perhaps looking for a knockout.
Cornholio dodges the punch combination from Hoggets.
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!
Hoggets scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornholio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoggets.
Cornholio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoggets paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cornholio lunges at Hoggets with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hoggets's hand.
Frankie Hoggets is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoggets shoots in but Cornholio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cornholio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good shot there by Hoggets.
Hoggets is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Cornholio's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Cornholio drops Hoggets with a beautiful combination! Hoggets stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cornholio is looking for the KO!
Hoggets is rocked!
It looks like Frankie Hoggets has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hoggets throws a body shot but no joy.
Oh Hoggets is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hoggets misses with a two punch combination.
Cornholio lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cornholio takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hoggets seems to have got his legs back now.
Cornholio circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Hoggets drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Cornholio follows Hoggets to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Great Cornholio!
Great Cornholio decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank DeNino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Escobar could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Frank DeNino's chin.
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank DeNino!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar goes for a double leg but DeNino avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as DeNino continues to drive forward.
DeNino's jab looks to have found its range, popping Escobar under the eye.
Escobar throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar shoots in and bounces DeNino off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
DeNino being controlled here, momentarily.
DeNino is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar preventing the sweep.
We've been hearing that Escobar has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Escobar trying to control but DeNino is working from the bottom.
Escobar stopping the sweep attempt from DeNino.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Escobar misses with a body shot.
DeNino doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
DeNino lands a glancing blow to the side of Escobar's head.
Ryan Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar has a takedown stuffed.
DeNino lands with a hook. Escobar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeNino jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Escobar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but DeNino avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escobar dives in for a single leg takedown but DeNino sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A jab from Escobar misses.
Frank DeNino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escobar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but DeNino avoids it really well and circles away.
Jab, jab by DeNino - just one landing.
A shot to the body from Escobar misses
letting DeNino counter with a right hand.
It looks like Ryan Escobar has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from DeNino as Escobar shoots in.
A little jabbing left from DeNino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar shoots and misses
and DeNino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Escobar shoots and misses
enabling DeNino to counter with a crisp jab.
Escobar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Escobar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says DeNino as he avoids it easily.
DeNino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Escobar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
DeNino closes the distance and lands a one-two.
DeNino fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
DeNino is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
No luck for Escobar with that takedown attempt.
DeNino looks like he wants to counter punch here.
DeNino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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!
DeNino avoids the body shot from Escobar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Escobar or perhaps it was just good defense by DeNino, which made it look bad.
DeNino stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
DeNino throws a series of punches but Escobar avoids them all with ease.
Escobar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Escobar tries for a takedown but DeNino sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Escobar misses with a takedown attempt
and DeNino counters with a stiff right hand.
Escobar misses with a takedown
and DeNino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Escobar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and DeNino counters with a crisp one two that drops Escobar! DeNino thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Escobar to his feet! Escobar is in big trouble!
Escobar is rocked!
Ryan Escobar's cut is getting worse.
Escobar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and DeNino counters with a right hand to the body.
Escobar is breathing heavily.
Escobar misses with a hook
and Escobar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank DeNino dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Escobar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
DeNino displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Escobar.
Escobar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
DeNino is looking to regain half guard here but Escobar keeps moving and retains side control.
DeNino wants to control but Escobar postures up.
Escobar is looking to take a break and control but DeNino is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeNino can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar wants to control but DeNino is keeping him busy.
DeNino is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeNino can't do much from the bottom here.
DeNino tries to improve position but can't.
DeNino is being controlled here.
DeNino is looking to regain half guard here but Escobar keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on DeNino's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level 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.
Escobar walks into a jab.
Escobar with a lazy takedown attempt
and DeNino counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Escobar with a lazy takedown attempt
and DeNino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escobar dives in and grabs DeNino's left leg, looking for a takedown. DeNino pushes down on Escobar's head and hops out.
Escobar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
DeNino has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Escobar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling DeNino to score with a decent uppercut.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says DeNino as he avoids it easily.
DeNino swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
DeNino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar was well out of range. Poor timing from DeNino.
Escobar attempts a counter takedown but DeNino avoids it well and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Escobar.
Nice straight punches there by DeNino. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of DeNino.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown but DeNino shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
DeNino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Escobar misses with a takedown attempt
and DeNino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Escobar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Escobar with a poor takedown
enabling DeNino to counter with a crisp jab.
Escobar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ryan Escobar's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Frank DeNino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Escobar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good exchange - DeNino coming out on top.
DeNino cracks Escobar with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. DeNino has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Escobar to stand back up!
Oh Escobar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeNino lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Escobar misses with a lunging right hand
and DeNino counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
DeNino connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Escobar! He's out on his feet! DeNino rushes in and drops Escobar with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Frank DeNino!
Frank DeNino decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Gotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Lorenzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lorenzo has chosen 2Pac - Uppercut as his entrance music. Chuck Lorenzo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Gotti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chuck Lorenzo!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gotti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gotti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lorenzo avoids the body shot from Gotti.
Lorenzo is looking to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Gotti tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lorenzo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lorenzo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gotti keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice combination there by Gotti.
Gotti throws a jab when Lorenzo was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Gotti.
Gotti falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Lorenzo counter with a right hand.
No joy there for Lorenzo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lorenzo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gotti tries to land a body kick
and Lorenzo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotti looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lorenzo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gotti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lorenzo works Gotti's body with a nice hook.
Lorenzo throws a hook to the side of Gotti's head but Gotti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gotti bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lorenzo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lorenzo! But no joy.
Nice straight punches there by Lorenzo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lorenzo.
Gotti tries to keep at a distance but Lorenzo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gotti being controlled against the cage.
Gotti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo taking a breather.
Stalling in the clinch from Lorenzo.
The crowd are getting on Lorenzo's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Gotti takes a shot to the head.
Gotti has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gotti has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gotti breaks from the clinch.
Lorenzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot lands for Lorenzo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gotti goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lorenzo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gotti with a body shot.
Gotti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lorenzo.
Lorenzo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lorenzo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gotti looks to land a body kick but Lorenzo moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotti throws a series of punches but Lorenzo avoids them all with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lorenzo! But no joy.
Gotti throws a head kick that misses
letting Lorenzo counter with a right hand.
Lorenzo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gotti's head backwards.
The fighters circling - Lorenzo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lorenzo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gotti.
Gotti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gotti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gotti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lorenzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Gotti misses with a straight right.
Lorenzo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lorenzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotti throws a sloppy body shot
and Lorenzo counters with a two punch combo.
Lorenzo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lorenzo blocks a jab.
Gotti throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Lorenzo to counter with a crisp jab.
Gotti needs to keep his hands up - Lorenzo had a free shot at his head there.
A punch combination from Lorenzo misses.
Gotti throws a series of punches but Lorenzo moves out of range.
Lorenzo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gotti tries a head kick but it misses.
Gotti throws a push kick but Lorenzo slaps the foot to one side.
Gotti throws a push kick but Lorenzo slaps the foot to one side.
Lorenzo lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Lorenzo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gotti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lorenzo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick by Gotti misses
and Lorenzo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A nice combination there by Lorenzo.
Gotti misses with a double jab
and Lorenzo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gotti thinking.
Gotti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gotti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lorenzo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gotti misses with a hook.
Gotti on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
Gotti tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotti fails to land with a series of punches.
Gotti takes a swing at Lorenzo's ribcage but misses.
Lorenzo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gotti with a body shot.
Lorenzo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gotti throws a sloppy head kick and Lorenzo moves out of range easily.
Lorenzo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gotti throws a half hearted mid kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Lorenzo misses.
Gotti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jimmy Gotti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gotti misses with a double jab
and Lorenzo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lorenzo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gotti throws a combination that misses
and Lorenzo counters with a two punch combo.
Gotti is rocked!
Lorenzo cracks Gotti with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Gotti tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Lorenzo pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Gotti is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuck Lorenzo!
Post fight, Chuck Lorenzo stared into the camera and said 'Thanks Jimmy for the war! You‘re one tough SOB I must admit. '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Watson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nick Diaz's chin.
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180 lbs
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28
185 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Watson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
Watson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Diaz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Watsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diaz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Watson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Watson.
Diaz being controlled here, momentarily.
Watson slips nicely into half guard.
Watson wants to free his trapped foot but Diaz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Watson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diaz is just riding it out for now. Watson eventually gives up the hold.
Watson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt.
Watson seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson wants to pass to mount but Diaz is defending the position.
Watson blocks the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
Watson is taking a breather. Diaz 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.
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Watson pulls his head out easily.
Watson prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Diaz is staying active underneath Watson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Watson prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Watson trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz pushes Watson off looking to stand but Watson dives back in and keeps control.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Watson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.
Diaz is looking to escape.
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Watson seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt.
Watson trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away.
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Watson pulls his head out easily.
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watson is keen to just control but Diaz is a slippery customer.
Watson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Diaz defend it? Watson steps over the head and cranks it - Diaz is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Watson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Steve Watson!
An out of breath Steve Watson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tamiwe Kamanula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palmer's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sans Pression - Numero 1. Kamanula has chosen LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that George Palmer has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily George Palmer seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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28
170 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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30
165 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Palmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tamiwe Kamanula!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Kamanula.
Kamanula throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kamanula throws a head kick but Palmer moves out of range.
Palmer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kamanula sprawls and moves away.
Kamanula cracks the inside of Palmer's front leg.
Kamanula cracks Palmer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kamanula throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kamanula pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamanula looks to throw a body kick
and Palmer counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kamanula!
Palmer has hold of Kamanula's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Kamanula tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Palmer cranks the arm and Kamanula screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Kamanula, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). George Palmer!
Post fight, George Palmer stared into the camera and said 'Great fight Lil'T, you are a very dangerous opponent. Who's next? Line up and waiting for the disaster!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between JJ Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Holland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas's entrance music is Linkin Park - In the End. A fine choice. JJ Thomas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 lbs
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180 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, JJ Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrew Holland!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holland misses with a lunging right hand
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thomas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holland.
Thomas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Cave Fighting Team in the buildup to the fight.
Good shot there by Thomas.
Thomas loads up on a big right hand but Holland slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holland throws a poor cross that misses
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Holland as he avoids it easily.
Holland takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab by Thomas.
Thomas scores with a nice head shot.
Holland misses with a two punch combination.
Holland just misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thomas slips under a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas lands with a shot to the body.
Thomas stuns Holland with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas shoots for a double leg takedown but Holland sprawls well. He's pushed Thomas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thomas lands with a cross.
Thomas lands with a straight right. Holland didn't see that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Holland.
Nice cross by Holland.
Holland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas.
Thomas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thomas scores with a jab to the body.
Holland lands a jab.
Thomas scores with a hook to the body. Holland takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holland throws an overhand right that lands on Thomas's shoulder, as Thomas tries to avoid the shot.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thomas or perhaps it was just good defense by Holland, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JJ Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holland tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andrew Holland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomas misses with an uppercut.
Holland tries to clinch but Thomas is having none of it.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Holland shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Holland! But no joy.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Holland sprawls well. Holland wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet.
Thomas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas throws a jab when Holland was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holland misses with a jab, cross combination.
Donk. Holland catches Thomas right on the button with a cross.
Holland throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
Thomas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Holland counters with a nice uppercut.
Holland swinging wildly here.
Thomas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice cross by Holland.
Thomas with a nice cross.
Thomas moves away from the strike by Holland.
Thomas throws a body punch but Holland moves out of range.
Thomas connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holland.
Thomas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Holland looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holland.
Thomas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from Thomas does it's job there.
Holland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thomas cracks Holland with a right hand to the side of the head.
Holland blocks a jab.
Holland avoids a punch combination nicely.
Holland looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holland was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
Thomas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Holland under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JJ Thomas dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thomas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holland.
Holland takes one to the side of the head.
Thomas throws out a powerful jab.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Holland is just out of range.
Holland looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thomas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thomas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Thomas misses the target.
JJ Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holland throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Holland takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thomas throws a combination. Holland tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thomas gets a double leg takedown into Holland's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas wants to pass the guard but Holland is keeping the position.
Thomas advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Holland is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Thomas yanks on the arm and Holland is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Thomas.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). JJ Thomas!
A relieved looking JJ Thomas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sinbad Baba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baba comes to the cage accompanied by King of Seven Seas. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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24
185 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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31
185 lbs
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World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sinbad Baba!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Troy Powers!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Powers.
Baba displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Troy Powers has been cut.
Sinbad Baba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baba lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Baba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Powers 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.
Baba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Baba misses its intended target.
Baba takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Powers shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Powers trying to mount his opponent but Baba defends it.
Powers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Baba defending well though.
Baba is refusing to be controlled, as Powers sits in half guard.
Baba trying to control but Powers postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Powers stops Baba from getting back to his feet.
Powers is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Baba!
BOOM! Powers connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Powers punching from mount but Baba doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Powers raining down hammerfists from mount.
Powers putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Powers throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Powers thowing shots but they're missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baba is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Baba is wriggling around trying to escape.
Powers with the ground and pound from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baba squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Powers working Baba over with strikes here.
Powers lands a nice shot to the head.
Baba is rocked!
Powers looking to finish Baba with some ground and pound. This is bad for Baba!
Oh Baba is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Powers postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Baba in real trouble here! The ref calls for Baba to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troy Powers! Troy Powers retains his welterweight title!
Troy Powers tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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energy
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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