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Death Squad 186:Thomas vs Kahric PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Seth Duplesris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Owen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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155 lbs
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132 lbs
8 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 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
8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Owen!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owen moves out of range of the strikes.
Duplesris throws a lazy right hand but Owen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Duplesris misses with the combination.
Owen wants to clinch but Duplesris slips to the side
and Duplesris counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Owen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Owen doesn't manage to clinch there - Duplesris circles away.
Owen dodges the punch combination from Duplesris.
Duplesris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Owen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Duplesris paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Duplesris fails to land with a series of punches.
Duplesris misses with an uppercut. Owen saw that one coming.
Owen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Owen tries to clinch there but Duplesris circles away.
Owen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owen slips a jab from Duplesris.
Owen forces Duplesris back against the cage and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Duplesris tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Owen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Owen struggles to land a body shot inside as Duplesris controls his hands.
Owen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duplesris is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Owen to keep the fight standing.
Owen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Duplesris is looking to break free of the clinch but Owen has double underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short right from Owen.
Owen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Owen lands an uppercut.
Owen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Duplesris's efforts to push away.
Owen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Owen - that landed with a thud.
Duplesris on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Duplesris tries to pull guard but Owen won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seth Duplesris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duplesris misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Owen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duplesris wants to get back to striking at distance but Owen won't allow it.
Duplesris tries to pull guard but Owen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Owen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Duplesris leaning his opponent against the cage.
Duplesris is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Duplesris tries to pull guard but Owen won't allow it.
Duplesris has Owen pushed against the cage.
Duplesris is trying to pull guard but Owen has him pressed against the cage.
Owen can't find room to land a body shot as Duplesris controls the action.
Owen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duplesris's elbow.
Owen controlling the action here for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duplesris blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from Owen on the inside.
Owen misses with some punches.
Owen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Seth Duplesris has been cut.
Duplesris tries to pull guard but Owen won't allow it.
Owen stalls.
Duplesris looking to stall.
Duplesris's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Duplesris blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Duplesris drags the fight down to the ground.
Duplesris wants to get back to his feet but Owen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owen stands and steps away. Duplesris gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Owen clinches up with Duplesris and pushes him back against the cage.
Owen missing with knees to the body.
Duplesris jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Owen walks away with a smile on his face. Duplesris gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Duplesris swinging wildly here.
Duplesris lands with a nice combination. Owen backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Owen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Duplesris counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Owen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Duplesris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Owen closes the distance and pushes Duplesris back into the cage.
Duplesris tries a body shot but Owen blocks it.
Owen is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Owen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Seth Duplesris's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Owen darts in and clinches Duplesris up against the cage.
Duplesris has had enough of the clinch but Owen keeps him there for the moment.
Owen is trying to stall.
Owen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Owen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Duplesris is defending well for now.
Owen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Owen.
Owen missing with knees to the body.
Owen is leaning against Duplesris and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duplesris blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Owen lands a damaging elbow.
Duplesris wants to break free but Owen has control.
Owen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owen lands a good knee to the midsection. Duplesris won't want to take too many of those.
Duplesris tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Owen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Duplesris manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Owen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Owen clinches with his opponent.
Duplesris trying to stall but Owen improves his position.
Duplesris successfully pulls guard.
Duplesris has a closed guard, preventing Owen from standing up.
Owen throwing strikes but missing.
Duplesris wants to stand and escape but Owen is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duplesris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Owen is aware though and is defending well.
Owen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Duplesris is proving hard to escape from.
Duplesris is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Owen 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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Owen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Duplesris misses with the combination.
Owen avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duplesris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Owen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
James Owen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duplesris tries to keep at a distance but Owen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Owen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Duplesris is trying to pull guard but Owen has him pressed against the cage.
Owen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Owen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Duplesris.
Owen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Owen crunches a lovely knee into Duplesris's ribcage.
Owen lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Owen.
Owen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Owen lands an elbow inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owen lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Owen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Owen misses with a punch on the inside.
James Owen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Owen scores a nice knee to the body.
Owen lands with a right to the head.
Duplesris managing to block the knees to the body from Owen.
Owen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Owen.
Knees in the clinch landing for Owen.
Owen slowing the pace effectively.
Owen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Duplesris seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Owen can turn it around.
Duplesris has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Owen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Duplesris avoids it.
Owen throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Owen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Owen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Seth Duplesris's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Owen forces Duplesris back against the cage and clinches.
Duplesris tries to pull guard but Owen holds him up against the cage and eventually Duplesris drops back down to his feet.
Owen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Knees to the body from Owen.
Owen works on Duplesris's body with a couple of short punches.
A knee to the head by Owen.
Owen avoids the elbow strike from Duplesris, against the cage.
Duplesris on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owen stalls.
Owen misses with a knee to the head.
Duplesris looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Owen.
Owen lands with a light punch inside.
Owen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duplesris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Owen tries to clinch but Duplesris moves out of range.
Owen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Duplesris.
Duplesris misses with a hook. Owen ducked under it nicely.
Owen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Owen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Owen rushes Duplesris and presses him up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Owen.
Duplesris is rocked!
Owen is leaning against Duplesris and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Owen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Duplesris lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Owen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Duplesris has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Duplesris avoiding damage as Owen throws knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Owen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Owen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Owen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Duplesris on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Come on Owen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Owen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duplesris's elbow.
Owen crunches a lovely knee into Duplesris's ribcage.
A short right from Owen on the inside.
Duplesris is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Owen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Duplesris tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Owen just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Owen.
Owen trying to land knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Owen.
Owen controlling the action here for a moment.
Stalling in the clinch from Owen.
Owen continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Owen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Still in the clinch, Owen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Owen working Duplesris over with knees to the body.
Owen looking to throw knees to the head but Duplesris is blocking nicely.
Owen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Owen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
James Owen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh Duplesris is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Owen lands a good knee to the midsection. Duplesris won't want to take too many of those.
Owen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Duplesris's efforts to push away.
Owen leaning against his opponent.
Duplesris is looking to break free of the clinch but Owen has double underhooks.
Owen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Owen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Duplesris.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Duplesris wants to stall.
Owen connects with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duplesris fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seth Duplesris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duplesris has had enough of the clinch but Owen keeps him there for the moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Owen.
Owen throws a big uppercut that drops Duplesris! More strikes from Owen and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Duplesris lies dazed against the cage as Owen celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Owen!
James Owen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Thane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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183 lbs
5 - 3 - 1 |
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170 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Good gas tank |
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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
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Thane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thane slips a straight right by Escobar.
Thane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thane.
Escobar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Thane tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Escobar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thane wants to control but Escobar postures up.
Escobar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Thane tries to buck Escobar off but Escobar is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Escobar tries for a kimura but Thane is defending well.
Escobar wants to control but Thane is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thane can't do much from the bottom here.
Escobar wants to control but Thane is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Thane's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thane is looking to reverse the position.
Escobar is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Thane's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Escobar working away.
A lull in the action here as Escobar stalls from top position.
Thane is not content to let Escobar control the position.
Escobar moves into full mount!
Thane is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar tries to control but Thane wriggling away.
Escobar controlling from mount.
Escobar connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Escobar trying to control but Thane is having none of it.
Thane sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Thane trying to hold on to Escobar's head to control him but Escobar postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar trying to control from half guard but Thane is working away.
Thane tries to roll over but Escobar keeps him under control.
Escobar is trying to control. Thane wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thane is trying to control but can't.
Escobar trying to control from half guard but Thane is working away.
Thane tries to get to full guard but Escobar has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Escobar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Escobar dives in and grabs Thane's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thane pushes down on Escobar's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Escobar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Escobar lands a head shot.
Escobar throws a jab but it's blocked by Thane.
We've been told by Thane's head coaches at Den of Tears (22 coaches, $425 fee) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A left lands for Thane.
Thane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escobar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Escobar shoots in looking for a takedown but Thane manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Escobar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Escobar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thane tries to avoid it but Escobar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thane to the ground. Thane escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Escobar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Michael Thane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Escobar.
Thane misses with a left hand
and Escobar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Escobar is stalling in the full guard.
Thane is trying to control the position but Escobar postures up.
Escobar content to stall in guard here.
Escobar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thane tries to buck Escobar off but Escobar is having none of it.
Thane is trying to control Escobar's posture but Escobar avoids it.
Escobar in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Thane on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thane tries to get out of the position.
Escobar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thane keeps working.
Escobar is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Thane will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
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.
Escobar wants to control but Thane is keeping him busy.
Thane tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Escobar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Escobar is looking to take a break and control but Thane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thane prevents Escobar from moving into mount.
Thane tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thane keeps working.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thane as he avoids it easily.
Thane throws a sloppy head kick and Escobar moves out of range easily.
A lazy left from Thane finds it's target.
Thane misses with a head kick.
Escobar with the counter takedown but Thane avoids it easily.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Escobar slips a jab from Thane.
Thane misses with a straight left.
Escobar feints the counter takedown.
Escobar lands with a nice body punch.
Thane defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Escobar.
Thane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Escobar shoots in but Thane avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Escobar moves out of range of the strikes.
Thane tests Escobar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Escobar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thane throws a series of punches but Escobar avoids them all with ease.
Michael Thane is winning the standup battle so far.
Escobar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Thane is concentrating on defense, preventing Escobar from advancing position.
Ryan Escobar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Escobar trying to pass the guard but Thane defending well.
Escobar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Thane trying to control but Escobar postures up.
Escobar wants to work for an arm triangle but Thane is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Michael Thane will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Escobar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thane but Thane pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Escobar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thane lands a nice hook to Escobar's body. Escobar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Escobar staying out of range there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thane, as that shot connected.
Escobar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Escobar feints and as Thane raises his hands in defense, Escobar changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thane wants to sweep here but Escobar controlling him for the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Thane keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Escobar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thane is trying to control the position but Escobar postures up.
Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Thane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thane as he jumps to the side.
Thane scores with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Escobar shoots in looking for a takedown but Thane manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Escobar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Michael Thane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Escobar.
Thane misses with a hook. Escobar ducked under it nicely.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown but Thane shows good takedown defense.
Escobar shoots in for a double leg but Thane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Escobar moves out of range of the strikes.
Thane thuds a left hand into Escobar's body.
Decent striking displayed by Thane there.
It looks like Ryan Escobar has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Thane as Escobar shoots in.
It looked like Thane was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Escobar.
Thane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice body punch from Thane.
Thane scores with a jab.
Michael Thane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thane connects with a single shot there.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Thane enables Escobar to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Thane manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thane pulls Escobar in close to his closed guard and prevents Escobar from doing any damage or advancing position.
Escobar trying to control but Thane is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thane is trying to keep Escobar in close.
Thane has control of Escobar's left arm, preventing Escobar from doing any damage.
Escobar won't allow Thane to get back to his feet.
Escobar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Escobar won't allow Thane to sweep him here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's four 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.
Escobar postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Escobar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sloppy strikes from Thane. Those never looked like landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thane. Escobar does a little dance to reset his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Escobar.
Thane jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Escobar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thane.
Thane misses with a wild body shot.
Escobar shoots in looking for a takedown but Thane manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Escobar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thane swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thane takes a swing at Escobar's ribcage but misses.
Thane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Escobar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away.
Escobar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Escobar shoots for a takedown but Thane saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Thane showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thane has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Michael Thane!
After winning the bout, Michael Thane thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Great Cornholio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Hollyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cornholio might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Du Hast by Ramstein - Cornholio Mix. The crowd seem to be enjoying Hollyfield's choice of entrance music: Paris. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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164 lbs
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156 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Great Cornholio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Hollyfield!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cornholio dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hollyfield. That did some damage!
Hollyfield misses with a head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cornholio or perhaps it was just good defense by Hollyfield, which made it look bad.
Cornholio throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hollyfield's head.
Cornholio throws a body kick that misses.
Cornholio has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hollyfield rushes Cornholio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hollyfield is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cornholio is defending well for now.
Cornholio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hollyfield just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hollyfield utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hollyfield has Cornholio pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollyfield misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cornholio.
Hollyfield throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cornholio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hollyfield has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hollyfield has Cornholio pressed against the cage, preventing Cornholio from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornholio blocks an elbow strike from Hollyfield.
Cornholio can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Great Cornholio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hollyfield with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hollyfield prevents the takedown attempt.
Cornholio is trying to pull guard but Hollyfield turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hollyfield tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice elbow from Hollyfield.
It looks like Great Cornholio has been cut.
Cornholio digs a right hand underneath Hollyfield's ribcage. Hollyfield let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hollyfield using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cornholio has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cornholio working hard to break the clinch.
Cornholio tries to throw a body punch but Hollyfield avoids it by throwing Cornholio back against the cage.
Cornholio lands a nice elbow.
Hollyfield misses with an elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cornholio jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hollyfield walks away with a smile on his face. Cornholio gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cornholio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cornholio clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cornholio.
Hollyfield tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cornholio avoids it.
Hollyfield throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cornholio blocks it with crossed arms.
Hollyfield on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hollyfield lands an elbow inside that Cornholio shrugs off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cornholio working hard to break the clinch.
Hollyfield using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cornholio has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cornholio missing with knees to the body.
Cornholio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hollyfield rushes Cornholio and presses him up against the cage.
Hollyfield takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cornholio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cornholio tries to bum rush Hollyfield with a series of wild strikes but Hollyfield uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cornholio pushes Hollyfield up against the cage in a clinch.
Hollyfield creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornholio is looking for a takedown.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hollyfield just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cornholio's brow.
Hollyfield with a knee to the head.
Cornholio gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hollyfield felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Cornholio thows a huge punch but Hollyfield dodges it nicely.
Cornholio not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hollyfield blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cornholio.
Cornholio thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hollyfield's head.
Cornholio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hollyfield does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cornholio not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cornholio stalling away here and it's allowed Hollyfield to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield wants to sweep but no luck.
Hollyfield looking to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cornholio doesn't manage to clinch there - Hollyfield circles away.
Cornholio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hollyfield has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cornholio wants to break free but Hollyfield has control.
Cornholio tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hollyfield keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cornholio's efforts to push away.
Hollyfield looking to throw knees to the head but Cornholio is blocking nicely.
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!
Hollyfield looking to throw knees to the head but Cornholio is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tyson Hollyfield will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Great Cornholio's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cornholio wants to clinch up but Hollyfield keeps it at a distance.
Cornholio throws an overhand right that lands on Hollyfield's shoulder, as Hollyfield tries to avoid the shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cornholio, right into the meat.
Hollyfield throws a good cross that connects.
Cornholio shoots for a double leg takedown but Hollyfield sprawls well. He's pushed Cornholio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Despite the aggression on Hollyfield's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cornholio closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cornholio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cornholio misses with a takedown attempt - Hollyfield sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hollyfield clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cornholio tries to pull guard but Hollyfield holds him up against the cage and eventually Cornholio drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Great Cornholio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hollyfield just leaning against Cornholio, taking a breather.
Hollyfield lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hollyfield lands an elbow inside.
Cornholio putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hollyfield in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hollyfield throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cornholio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cornholio throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hollyfield throws a counter combo.
Hollyfield rushes Cornholio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cornholio lands with a light punch inside.
Cornholio takes an elbow to the forehead.
Great Cornholio's cut is getting worse.
Hollyfield utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hollyfield avoiding damage as Cornholio throws knees to the body.
Hollyfield unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cornholio lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hollyfield has Cornholio pushed against the cage.
Hollyfield using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cornholio has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cornholio 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cornholio pulls guard effortlessly.
Cornholio has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hollyfield is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cornholio.
A lull in the action here as Hollyfield stalls from top position.
Cornholio misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Cornholio is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornholio is trying to control Hollyfield's posture but Hollyfield avoids it.
Hollyfield wants to control but Cornholio is keeping him busy.
Cornholio is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
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 getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hollyfield has closed the distance and engaged Cornholio in a clinch.
Hollyfield tries a knee to the head but Cornholio blocks it.
Hollyfield lands an elbow just above Cornholio 's eye.
Hollyfield is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hollyfield tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hollyfield tries to land a knee to the head but Cornholio blocks with his arms.
Hollyfield pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hollyfield landing knees to the head.
Hollyfield lands an elbow inside that Cornholio shrugs off.
Cornholio unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hollyfield lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hollyfield avoiding damage as Cornholio throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Hollyfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hollyfield stuffs the takedown.
A shot to the liver by Cornholio. Beautiful body shot.
Hollyfield forces Cornholio back against the cage and clinches.
Hollyfield missing with knees to the body.
Hollyfield tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tyson Hollyfield seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hollyfield misses with a knee strike.
Hollyfield lands a good knee to the midsection. Cornholio won't want to take too many of those.
Hollyfield looking to throw knees to the head but Cornholio is blocking nicely.
Cornholio avoids the elbow strike from Hollyfield, against the cage.
Cornholio fails to pull guard.
Hollyfield looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollyfield tries to land a knee to the head but Cornholio blocks with his arms.
Cornholio wants to get back to striking at distance but Hollyfield won't allow it.
Cornholio tries to circle away but Hollyfield has him pinned against the cage.
Hollyfield has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hollyfield scores with a knee to the head.
Hollyfield misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollyfield blocks a body shot from Cornholio.
Cornholio is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hollyfield can't fight it off and eventually Cornholio manages to take the fight to the floor. Hollyfield looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cornholio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cornholio stopping the sweep attempt from Hollyfield.
Cornholio trying to control but Hollyfield is working from the bottom.
Cornholio wants to stand and escape but instead Hollyfield has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cornholio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hollyfield can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cornholio wants to sweep but no luck.
Hollyfield is stalling in the full guard.
Great Cornholio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hollyfield's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Great Cornholio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornholio is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hollyfield is controlling him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Cornholio trying to keep a closed guard but Hollyfield is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cornholio scores with a head kick. Hollyfield tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hollyfield darts in and clinches Cornholio up against the cage.
Hollyfield with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cornholio dodges an elbow strike from Hollyfield.
Hollyfield lands a nice elbow.
Great Cornholio's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hollyfield tries to land a knee to the head but Cornholio blocks with his arms.
Hollyfield stalling in the clinch.
Cornholio is looking to break free of the clinch but Hollyfield has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cornholio is trying to break the clinch but Hollyfield is controlling him.
Cornholio breaks the clinch.
Hollyfield closes the distance and pushes Cornholio back into the cage.
Hollyfield tries to stall but Cornholio uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hollyfield with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Hollyfield.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hollyfield.
Jeez, Great Cornholio's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Cornholio managing to block the knees to the body from Hollyfield.
Cornholio scores with a knee to the head.
Hollyfield blocks a body shot from Cornholio.
Tyson Hollyfield is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cornholio.
Cornholio trying to land knees to the body.
Cornholio fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Great Cornholio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cornholio is trying to pull guard but Hollyfield has him pressed against the cage.
Cornholio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cornholio lands with a light punch inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Hollyfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hollyfield 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Hollyfield!
Tyson Hollyfield thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Great Cornholio had this to say: 'My bunghole...will not be defeated. I will give it TP, and it will awaken in wrath. For I am the great cornholio...I have no bunghole.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Lorenzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tamiwe Kamanula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lorenzo comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac - Uppercut. Kamanula has chosen LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out as his entrance music. Chuck Lorenzo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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170 lbs
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165 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chuck Lorenzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tamiwe Kamanula!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lorenzo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kamanula gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kamanula.
Kamanula avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kamanula with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lorenzo to score with a decent uppercut.
Kamanula throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kamanula.
Lorenzo lands a nice looking body shot.
Kamanula shoots in for a double leg but Lorenzo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kamanula misses with a body kick.
It looked like Lorenzo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kamanula knocks Lorenzo to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Lorenzo is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamanula stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Oh Lorenzo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lorenzo circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Kamanula. Lorenzo falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Kamanula!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tamiwe Kamanula!
During a confident post fight interview, Tamiwe Kamanula thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Chuck Lorenzo was interviewed post fight and said 'Great job Lil‘T that‘s one solid kick!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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177 lbs
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28
180 lbs
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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
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Diaz's half guard.
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rogers controlling the action here.
Diaz is looking to escape.
Rogers wants to pass to mount but Diaz is defending the position.
Rogers is trying to control the action in half guard but Diaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers uses his free foot to push down on Diaz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Diaz.
Diaz wants to control but Rogers is having none of it.
Diaz is in a horrible position here. Rogers smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Diaz is bucking up trying to escape but Rogers cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rogers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diaz is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is bucking up trying to escape but Rogers cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rogers looking to control but Diaz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rogers is landing with some decent strikes but Diaz is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rogers in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Diaz is trying to escape the mount.
Rogers wants to control the pace but Diaz is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers controlling the pace for now.
Diaz is desperately trying to improve his position but Rogers has a good base and remains in mount.
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!
Diaz is squirming around, avoiding Rogers's attempts to control the action.
Diaz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diaz in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rogers looking to secure an arm triangle but Diaz defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers working Diaz over with strikes here.
Diaz tries to hold on but Rogers pushes him away.
Diaz takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rogers looking to finish Diaz with some ground and pound. This is bad for Diaz!
Rogers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diaz is looking to escape.
Rogers looking to secure an arm triangle but Diaz defends it well.
Diaz tries to hold on but Rogers postures up.
Rogers unloading with bombs!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to improve his position but Rogers has taken his back! Rogers has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Diaz tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Rogers pushes Diaz away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sam Rogers!
Sam Rogers 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Gotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palmer is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sans Pression - Numero 1. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 - 20 - 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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Palmer!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gotti misses with a double jab.
A head kick by Gotti misses
and Palmer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Palmer wants to pass the guard but Gotti is defending well.
Palmer 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.
Gotti's coaches at Elite Dojo [21 Coaches / 56 cap] have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Palmer is trying to work for a kimura but Gotti is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer is looking to take a break and control but Gotti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gotti is defending against the submission attempts here by Palmer.
Gotti trying to control but Palmer postures up.
Palmer wants to pass to mount but Gotti is defending the position.
Gotti is looking to escape.
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.
Gotti is trying to maintain the position but Palmer is very close to passing his half guard.
Palmer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gotti has managed to free his arm - good work.
Palmer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gotti wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jimmy Gotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gotti misses with a combination
and Palmer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gotti tries to buck Palmer off but Palmer is having none of it.
Palmer trying to control the action but Gotti is working from the bottom.
Palmer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Palmer tries for a kimura but Gotti is defending well.
Palmer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gotti, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotti manages to work his way to half guard, despite Palmer's best efforts.
Palmer is working for an americana but Gotti has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Palmer was thinking about the submission.
Palmer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gotti is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gotti has escaped and now he's on top!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Palmer controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Palmer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gotti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Palmer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gotti lands a big head kick that sends Palmer tumbling to the mat! Gotti takes a step backwards and waves Palmer back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Palmer is rocked!
It looks like George Palmer has been cut.
Gotti misses with a two punch combination.
Palmer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Palmer is still on wobbly legs! Can Gotti finish him?
Gotti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gotti turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gotti cracks Palmer's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Palmer slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Gotti can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Gotti!
During a confident post fight interview, Jimmy Gotti thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
George Palmer spoke after the fight, saying 'Great job Jimmy! You beat me with your experience and excellent boxing. I have no excuses.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank DeNino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank DeNino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Watson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling DeNino to counter with a crisp jab.
DeNino staying out of range there.
Watson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Watson with a poor takedown
and DeNino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DeNino with a hook.
Watson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steve Watson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeNino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DeNino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Watson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DeNino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Watson takes one on the button.
A head kick misses from Watson.
Watson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Watson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watson misses with a kick to the body
and DeNino counters with a big right hand! Oh Watson is in trouble here! DeNino follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank DeNino!
Frank DeNino 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 Andrew Holland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sinbad Baba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baba is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by King of Seven Seas. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrew Holland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sinbad Baba!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baba moves away from the strike by Holland.
Baba dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Holland. That did some damage!
Holland digs a good hook to Baba's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holland. Baba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holland.
Baba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baba connects with a leg kick. Holland looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A telegraphed right hand from Holland misses the target.
Baba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baba lands a jab.
Holland has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Baba throws a low kick, looking for Holland's leg but Holland calmly moves out of range.
Baba scores with a spinning back kick!
Holland pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Holland misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baba fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Holland has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holland stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Baba.
Holland ducks under a wild hook from Baba.
Baba misses with the combination.
Baba takes a swing at Holland's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Holland wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Holland scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Holland looks to score with a jab to the body but Baba is just out of range.
Holland throws the left hand but Baba avoids the punch easily.
Despite the aggression on Baba's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Baba throws a series of punches but Holland avoids them all with ease.
Baba scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Some wild striking there from Baba.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baba misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holland throws a shot from downtown. Baba moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Baba was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Holland closes the distance and clinches.
Holland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holland is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holland.
A short right from Baba.
Baba taking a breather.
A body shot lands from Baba.
Baba manages to break the clinch.
Holland lands the left hand.
Baba scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Holland misses with a hook.
Baba punishes Holland's body with a nice straight punch.
Holland slips a jab and a cross from Baba.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baba scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Holland throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holland 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.
Holland swings for the body but Baba moves out of range.
Baba lands a nice hook to Holland's body. Holland takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fighters circling - Holland throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baba appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Baba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holland.
Baba loads up on a big right hand but Holland slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Holland on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Baba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holland.
A slapping leg kick lands for Baba.
Baba with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice combination there by Baba.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holland misses with a hook.
Baba connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holland misses with a hook
and Baba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Holland is rocked!
Baba throws a leg kick which misses Holland's front leg but catches the back leg as Holland tries to avoid it.
Oh Holland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A decent looking cross lands there for Baba.
Holland get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Holland stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Baba runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sinbad Baba!
Sinbad Baba decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arshnoor Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ryan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I'd Love to Knock the Hell out of You by Hank Williams, Jr. Singh has chosen 2Pac - Hit 'Em Up as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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159 lbs
25 - 16 - 0 |
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148 lbs
20 - 7 - 1 |
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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
25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arshnoor Singh!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Singh as he jumps to the side.
Singh displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ryan.
Singh throws a leg kick but Ryan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ryan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan shoots in for a double leg but Singh sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Singh only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Singh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Singh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryan manages to avoid it.
Singh scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Singh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Singh cracks a nice hook into Ryan's ribs.
Singh uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ryan has time to react.
Singh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh throws the kick towards the body but Ryan avoids it.
Ryan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but Singh shows good takedown defense.
Singh is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ryan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Singh blocks a head kick by Ryan.
Decent striking displayed by Singh there.
Ryan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Singh tries to avoid it but Ryan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Singh to the ground. Singh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Singh lands an overhand right.
Ryan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Singh's waist but Singh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ryan off to one side.
Ryan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Singh looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Singh is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ryan off and has taken his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Singh has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ryan's body.
Singh's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ryan is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at LOD: Stockton Cardio that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan trying to get back to his feet but Singh is in full control for now.
Singh controlling from the back.
Ryan is trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh biding his time, looking for the opening.
Ryan wants to get back to his feet.
Singh has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ryan's body.
Ryan trying to get back to his feet but Singh is in full control for now.
That's four 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Singh controls the action.
Ryan is trying to stand back up.
What can Ryan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arshnoor Singh dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Singh takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Singh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ryan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Singh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ryan throws out the jab.
Singh throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ryan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Daniel Ryan has been cut.
Singh lands with a right hand.
Singh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Singh turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ryan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Singh enables Ryan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Singh manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ryan throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Singh struggling a bit here.
Daniel Ryan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ryan lands a few punches from side control.
Singh prevents Ryan from improving position.
Ryan decides to stand back up. Ryan steps back and let's Singh get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ryan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Singh manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ryan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Singh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan trying to control but Singh is working from the bottom.
Ryan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Singh keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ryan stands up and waves to Singh to follow him.
Ryan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Singh circles away.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but Singh shows good takedown defense.
Singh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Singh stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Singh wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Singh throws a wild body kick that Ryan sees coming a mile off.
Ryan throws a head kick that misses
letting Singh counter with a right hand.
Singh has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ryan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ryan cracks Singh with an open hand slap.
Ryan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Singh.
Singh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan darts in looking for a takedown but Singh gets double underhooks and turns Ryan into the cage.
Singh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ryan.
A clash of legs there as Ryan blocks the low kick.
Singh scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Singh slips under a jab from Ryan.
Singh tries a quick counter leg kick but Ryan is wise to it.
Ryan fails to land the takedown.
Singh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ryan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Singh throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Singh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ryan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Singh connects with an inside leg kick.
Ryan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Singh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arshnoor Singh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daniel Ryan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ryan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Singh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Singh throws a nice inside leg kick.
Singh digs a good body shot into Ryan's ribs.
Good exchange - Singh coming out on top.
Nice cross by Singh.
Ryan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ryan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Singh's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Singh wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Singh. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ryan is working for a submission of some sort.
Singh keeping hold of Ryan's head, controlling as best he can.
Well, if Ryan 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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ryan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Arshnoor Singh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Singh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Arshnoor Singh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Singh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ryan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ryan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ryan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Singh scores with a sloppy right hand. Ryan should have avoided that one.
Ryan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Singh is fending him off so far but Ryan persists. Nope, Singh circles away and we're back to standing.
Singh lands a front kick.
Nice takedown defense from Singh. No joy for Ryan on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ryan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Singh counters with a slapping leg kick.
Singh throws a nice looking combination but Ryan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ryan shoots and misses
and Singh makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ryan really felt that one!
That kick from Singh tenderised Ryan's leg. Ryan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ryan throws a head kick but Singh moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Singh! But no joy.
Singh cracks the inside of Ryan's front leg.
Singh feints and then cracks Ryan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ryan down.
Singh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ryan with a poor takedown
and Singh counters with a left to the body.
Ryan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Singh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan fails with the takedown.
Singh turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Singh.
Ryan throws a head kick that misses.
Singh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ryan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Singh - the referee stops the clock and Ryan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Singh. Ryan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Singh lands a leg kick that knocks Ryan off balance momentarily.
Singh misses with a two punch combination.
Daniel Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Singh throws a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arshnoor Singh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Singh 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arshnoor Singh!
Arshnoor Singh decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between JJ Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samir Kahric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas's entrance music is Linkin Park - In the End. A fine choice. Kahric has chosen When I Die - Genocide(Jusuf Dzilic) as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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177 lbs
16 - 5 - 0 |
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170 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Basic striking
Granite 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
16 - 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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Samir Kahric!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahric fails with the takedown
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand.
Kahric takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thomas drops Kahric with a beautiful combination! Kahric stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Thomas is looking for the KO!
It looks like Samir Kahric has been cut.
Thomas misses with a hook. Kahric ducked under it nicely.
Kahric walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kahric is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas scores with a shot to the body.
Kahric is still on wobbly legs! Can Thomas finish him?
Kahric looks winded!
Thomas dances in with a quick combination. Kahric is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Thomas snaps Kahric's head back. Kahric stumbles backwards against the cage. Thomas steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Kahric's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Kahric just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). JJ Thomas!
During a confident post fight interview, JJ Thomas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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