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Death Squad 190:Mandazur vs Mendes PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Navas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroy Goins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goins has chosen Jay-Z - Tom Ford as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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142 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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153 lbs
29 - 23 - 1 |
Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Great elbows
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fernando Navas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leroy Goins!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goins shoots for a takedown but Navas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Navas tries to clinch up.
Goins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Navas moves in looking to clinch but Goins pushes him off.
Goins throws a combination that misses
and Navas counters with a solid body kick.
Jab from Goins.
Navas feints and then cracks Goins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Goins down.
Navas doesn't manage to clinch there - Goins circles away.
Goins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Goins lands a nice elbow.
Goins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Goins looking to stall.
With the fighters up against the cage, Goins throws an elbow but misses.
Navas tries to throw a body punch but Goins avoids it by throwing Navas back against the cage.
Goins missing with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Knees in the clinch landing for Navas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Navas can't find room to land a body shot as Goins controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Navas.
Goins lands a left hand.
Goins is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Navas digs a right hand underneath Goins's ribcage. Goins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Navas avoids a wild elbow strike from Goins.
A left hand lands to the body for Navas.
Navas missing with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Navas.
A hook to the body from Goins.
Navas prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Navas.
Navas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goins's elbow.
Navas tries to land knees in the clinch but Goins avoids the damage to the body.
Navas lands a right hand.
Goins throws an elbow that misses.
Goins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Goins throws an elbow but it misses.
Goins prevents a body shot from Navas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goins prevents a body shot from Navas.
Navas wants to stall.
Navas looking to slow down the pace here.
Navas blocks the elbow strike.
Navas cracks Goins with a nice body shot.
Goins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Navas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Navas holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Navas is looking to control Goins's arms but Goins gets an underhook and turns him. Now Navas has his back to the cage.
Navas avoids the elbow strike from Goins, against the cage.
Goins pressing his opponent against the cage.
Goins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short body shot lands from Navas as the two fighters clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Goins just misses with a elbow thrown towards Navas's brow.
Goins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goins looking to slow down the pace here.
Navas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Goins blocks it with crossed arms.
Goins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Navas closes the distance and clinches.
Goins missing with knees to the body.
Goins avoiding damage as Navas throws knees to the body.
Navas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goins backwards.
Goins blocks a body shot from Navas.
Good body shot from Navas.
Navas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goins backwards.
Navas lands a nice knee to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Navas as Goins tries to tie him up.
Navas lands a left hand.
Navas throws a punch but it's blocked by Goins.
Goins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Navas blocks it with crossed arms.
Goins struggles to land a body shot inside as Navas controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Navas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Navas throws a punch but it's blocked by Goins.
Navas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Navas is looking to control Goins's arms but Goins gets an underhook and turns him. Now Navas has his back to the cage.
A knee to the head by Navas.
Goins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Goins letting Navas take a breather here.
Navas managing to block the knees to the body from Goins.
Goins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Navas backwards.
Navas lands a nice knee to the body.
Navas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goins's elbow.
Navas takes an elbow to the temple.
Goins throws an elbow that misses.
Goins scores with a shot to the side of Navas's head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Goins throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Fernando Navas will probably get the nod.
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.
Navas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Navas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Goins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Goins lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Navas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Goins, pushing him back against the cage.
Goins manages to break the clinch.
Navas throws a wild body kick that Goins sees coming a mile off.
Navas tries to close the distance and clinch but Goins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Navas moves out of range of the body kick from Goins.
Goins darts in and clinches Navas up against the cage.
Goins creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Goins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goins pushes off an throws an elbow but Navas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Navas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Navas as the two fighters clinch.
Goins has had enough of the clinch but Navas keeps him there for the moment.
Navas is working Goins over against the cage.
Navas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Navas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Navas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Navas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Navas lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Navas on the inside.
Navas lands with a left to the head.
Navas lands a nice uppercut.
Goins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Navas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goins backwards.
Navas leaning his opponent against the cage.
Navas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Navas trying to control the position but instead, Goins has worked for underhooks and has pushed Navas into the cage.
Navas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Navas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Navas taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Navas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goins's elbow.
Goins prevents a body shot from Navas.
Navas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Goins throws an elbow that misses.
Goins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goins prevents a body shot from Navas.
Goins tries to work over Navas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Navas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Goins to score with a decent uppercut.
Navas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Goins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Navas moves into range and clinches up with Goins.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Navas.
Navas is leaning against Goins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Goins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fernando Navas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Goins is looking to control Navas's arms but Navas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Goins has his back to the cage.
A shot in the inside from Navas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Navas takes a knee right on the jaw!
Still in the clinch, Navas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Goins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Navas has him pressed against the cage.
Navas scores a nice knee to the body.
Navas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Navas misses with a punch to the body.
Goins tries a body shot but Navas blocks it.
Navas wants to stall.
Goins is leaning against Navas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Goins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Goins looking to throw knees to the head but Navas is blocking nicely.
Goins looking to stall.
Goins blocks a body shot from Navas.
Navas blocks a body shot from Goins.
A short right from Navas.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Navas tries a body shot but Goins blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Navas lands a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Navas.
A knee to the head by Goins.
Goins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Navas's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Navas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Navas stalling in the clinch but Goins improves position.
Goins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Goins throws an elbow but it misses.
Navas digs a right hand underneath Goins's ribcage. Goins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Navas is working Goins over against the cage.
Navas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Navas pushes Goins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Navas misses with a knee to the head.
Navas tries a knee to the head but Goins blocks it.
Goins pushes off an throws an elbow but Navas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Navas slowing the pace effectively.
Navas misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernando Navas dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Navas tries to clinch but Goins moves out of range.
Navas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Navas wants to clinch.
Goins throws a body kick that misses
and Navas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Goins has Navas up against the cage in a clinch.
Goins throws an elbow that misses.
Goins blocks an uppercut.
Goins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Navas lands a hook that snaps the head of Goins backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navas avoids the elbow strike from Goins, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Navas.
Navas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Goins is defending well for now.
Goins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Goins tries to throw a body punch but Navas avoids it by throwing Goins back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Goins fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goins tries to land a knee to the head but Navas blocks with his arms.
Navas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Goins is keeping busy.
A right hand to the body from Navas.
Goins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Fernando Navas has been cut.
Navas is pushing Goins up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Goins misses with an elbow over the top.
Goins has a couple of punches blocked by Navas.
Knees in the clinch landing for Navas.
Goins pushes off an throws an elbow but Navas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Goins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Navas is defending well for now.
Navas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Navas lands with a right to the head.
Come on Navas - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Navas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Goins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Navas.
Goins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goins tries to circle away but Navas has him pinned against the cage.
Navas holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Goins being controlled against the cage.
Goins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Navas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Navas misses with a punch to the body.
Navas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Navas on the inside.
Navas blocks an elbow strike.
Navas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Goins is defending well for now.
Goins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Navas slows down the pace here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Goins just misses with a elbow thrown towards Navas's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goins managing to block the knees to the body from Navas.
A right hook to the body lands for Navas.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Navas.
Navas struggles to land a body shot inside as Goins controls his hands.
Goins stalling the fight.
Navas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Navas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Goins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Navas tries a knee to the head but Goins blocks it.
Goins digs a right hand underneath Navas's ribcage. Navas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Goins throws an elbow that misses.
Navas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Navas lands a hook that snaps the head of Goins backwards.
Navas tries a body shot but Goins blocks it.
Goins avoiding damage as Navas throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Navas.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Navas.
Navas looking to slow down the pace here.
Navas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Navas blocks an elbow strike from Goins.
Goins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Navas tries to land knees in the clinch but Goins avoids the damage to the body.
Goins tries to throw a body punch but Navas avoids it by throwing Goins back against the cage.
Goins is trying to drag Navas to the mat but Navas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Navas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Goins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Navas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goinss head.
Leroy Goins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Goins just misses with a elbow thrown towards Navas's brow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fernando Navas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Navas, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fernando Navas!
Fernando Navas got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Timmey The Gangster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaspar Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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152 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timmey The Gangster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gaspar Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Gangster walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The Gangster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gomez tries to close the distance and clinch but The Gangster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Gangster half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The Gangster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gomez lands a front kick.
Gomez cracks The Gangster with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've been informed that Gomez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Gomez doesn't manage to clinch there - The Gangster circles away.
Gaspar Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Gangster scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The Gangster is looking to take a break and control but Gomez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gomez pushes The Gangster away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, The Gangster gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gomez taking punishment in the form of punches.
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!
The Gangster tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The Gangster with the ground and pound but Gomez regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Gangster trying to control the action but Gomez is working from the bottom.
The Gangster throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gomez to regain full guard.
The Gangster has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The Gangster stops Gomez from standing up.
The Gangster might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gomez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gomez wants to stand up but The Gangster is controlling him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gomez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gomez fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gomez tries to clinch but The Gangster moves out of range.
Gomez tries a head kick but it misses.
The Gangster slaps away a takedown attempt from Gomez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The Gangster circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Gangster was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gomez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Gangster shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gomez sprawls well. Gomez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. The Gangster gets slowly back to his feet.
Gomez shoots in and drives through. The Gangster sprawls well.
Gomez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling The Gangster to counter with a crisp jab.
Gomez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gomez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and The Gangster has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from The Gangster and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gomez wants to clinch up but The Gangster keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gomez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Gangster keeps the fight on the outside.
Gomez tries to clinch but The Gangster moves out of range.
Gomez is looking to clinch but The Gangster is avoiding it.
Gomez with a lazy takedown attempt
and The Gangster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Timmey The Gangster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaspar Gomez.
Gomez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. The Gangster manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gomez tries to clinch there but The Gangster circles away.
The Gangster feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gomez clinches up against the cage.
Gomez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gomez tries for a takedown but The Gangster circles away easily
and The Gangster counters by moving into the clinch.
Gomez is trying to push The Gangster away but The Gangster has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gomez wants to break the clinch but can't.
The Gangster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gomez slips a straight right by The Gangster.
Gomez drops his hands momentarily and The Gangster takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez wants to clinch up but The Gangster keeps it at a distance.
The Gangster is looking to land body kicks.
Gomez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The Gangster moves out of range of the body kick.
The Gangster closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gomez's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomez wants to stand up but The Gangster is controlling him.
The Gangster wants to control from the top but Gomez keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The Gangster's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gomez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The Gangster is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmey The Gangster dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gomez throws a body shot but no joy.
The Gangster moves into the clinch successfully.
The Gangster drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gomez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gomez tries a head kick but it misses.
The Gangster avoids the head kick by Gomez.
The Gangster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gomez can do to turn this around?
Gomez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gomez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gomez tries to clinch up.
Gomez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Gangster paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Gangster lands a right hook to the body.
Timmey The Gangster is winning the standup battle so far.
Gomez lands a big head kick that sends The Gangster tumbling to the mat! Gomez takes a step backwards and waves The Gangster back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The Gangster is rocked!
It looks like Timmey The Gangster has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomez moves in looking to clinch but The Gangster pushes him off.
Gomez tries to clinch but The Gangster moves away
and The Gangster cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Gangster is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gomez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gomez tries to clinch up but The Gangster circles away and keeps his distance.
Gomez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Gangster swivels and escapes.
The Gangster lands a really nice looking cross but Gomez seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez wants to clinch.
That kick from The Gangster tenderised Gomez's leg. Gomez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The Gangster is refusing to be controlled, as Gomez sits in half guard.
The Gangster wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez is looking to take a break and control but The Gangster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Gangster is looking to control Gomez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can The Gangster avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gomez misses with a combination
and The Gangster counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez gets caught napping as The Gangster dives in and scores a takedown. Gomez manages to retain guard.
The Gangster prevents Gomez from getting back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells The Gangster's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gomez wants to stand up but The Gangster is controlling him.
The Gangster forces his way into half guard.
Gomez wants to stand back up but The Gangster manages to pass into side control.
The Gangster trying to control the position but Gomez is working away.
Gomez pushes The Gangster away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, The Gangster gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster trying to control the action but Gomez is working from the bottom.
The Gangster misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gomez trying to remain calm as The Gangster controls from the top position.
The Gangster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomez keeps working.
The Gangster cracks Gomez with a big right hand but Gomez just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
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 Timmey The Gangster will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Timmey The Gangster's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gomez gets a clinch.
The Gangster wants to take the fight to the mat but Gomez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gomez just leaning against The Gangster, taking a breather.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gomez throws an elbow but misses.
The Gangster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gomez lands with a right to the head.
The Gangster is looking to take this one to the mat.
The Gangster working hard to break the clinch.
The Gangster working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Gangster working aggressively here.
The Gangster is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timmey The Gangster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gomez darts in and clinches The Gangster up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from The Gangster fails to land.
Gomez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Gangster as he avoids it easily.
The Gangster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Gangster looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomez is just out of range.
The Gangster just misses with a punch to the body.
Gomez tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Gangster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Gangster turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gomez tries to clinch but The Gangster is having none of it.
The Gangster scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The Gangster scores with a jab.
Gomez tries to clinch up
and The Gangster counters with a shoot takedown. Gomez fights it but they end up in guard.
Gomez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst The Gangster is controlling him.
Gaspar Gomez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timmey The Gangster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster is pushing down on Gomez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gomez is fighting to maintain full guard but The Gangster has managed to sneak the leg through.
The Gangster throws a strike but Gomez avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The Gangster trying to control but Gomez is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Gangster is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The Gangster throwing strikes but missing.
Gomez controls The Gangster momentarily but The Gangster frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Gangster defends it easily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The Gangster lands with an overhand left.
Gomez tries to clinch up.
Gomez is looking to clinch.
Timmey The Gangster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gomez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Timmey The Gangster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Gangster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Gangster slips a jab and a cross from Gomez.
Gomez tries to sprawl but The Gangster drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gomez looks like he's trying to stand up.
The Gangster wants to take a breather but Gomez is having none of it.
We've been hearing that The Gangster has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gomez is trying to stand.
The Gangster performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The Gangster takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The Gangster seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gomez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timmey The Gangster showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for The Gangster, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timmey The Gangster!
A victorious Timmey The Gangster thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Collin Glorious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pelle Paniikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glorious comes to the cage accompanied by Rick Ross ft Weezy - I'm a G. Paniikki is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: N'sync - Bye Bye Bye. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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154 lbs
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155 lbs
23 - 31 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 16 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Collin Glorious!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pelle Paniikki!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glorious stuffs the takedown attempt from Paniikki. Paniikki gets slowly back to his feet.
Paniikki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Glorious pinned against the cage. Glorious gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Glorious.
Paniikki closes the distance and clinches up with Glorious, looking for a takedown. Paniikki pushes Glorious against the cage but Glorious circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Collin Glorious has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelle Paniikki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glorious stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Glorious wants it to stay on the feet.
Glorious drives through and clinches with Paniikki against the cage.
Paniikki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Glorious.
Paniikki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Glorious walks away with a smile on his face. Paniikki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glorious throws a leg kick that misses.
Paniikki fails to land the takedown.
Paniikki tries for a takedown but Glorious circles away easily
and Glorious moves into the clinch.
Paniikki jumps guard but Glorious stands there with Paniikki around his waist. Paniikki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Paniikki being controlled against the cage.
Paniikki jumps guard but Glorious stands there with Paniikki around his waist. Paniikki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Glorious tries to throw a body punch but Paniikki avoids it by throwing Glorious back against the cage.
Paniikki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Glorious just stands there and leans against the cage.
Paniikki tightens his grip and picks Glorious up, before dumping him to the ground. Glorious manages to land in guard.
Paniikki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glorious is pulling down on Paniikki's head to control his posture.
Paniikki told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Paniikki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Paniikki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Glorious, who protects the arm well.
Paniikki swings around for an armbar but Glorious sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Paniikki's guard.
Paniikki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Glorious gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Glorious defends well.
Paniikki has an active guard here but Glorious has managed to pass into half guard.
Paniikki actively working from the bottom here.
Paniikki looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Glorious slows the pace down in half guard.
Paniikki is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Glorious seems content to control.
Paniikki wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paniikki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Glorious pulls his head out easily.
Paniikki regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Collin Glorious dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Paniikki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paniikki checks a low kick from Glorious.
Paniikki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Glorious but Glorious pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Paniikki throws a combination. Glorious tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Glorious gets caught napping as Paniikki dives in and scores a takedown. Glorious manages to retain guard.
Glorious will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Paniikki wants to pass the guard but Glorious is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paniikki drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Glorious manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Paniikki has Glorious in his guard.
Paniikki throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Glorious escapes and throws Paniikki's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paniikki is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Glorious's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Paniikki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Glorious pulls his head out easily.
Glorious looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Paniikki wants to improve his position but Glorious is controlling well.
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.
Glorious is keen to just control but Paniikki is a slippery customer.
Glorious prevents Paniikki from improving his position.
Paniikki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Glorious pulls his head out easily.
Paniikki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Glorious trying to control the action but Paniikki is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Glorious passes into half guard.
Glorious knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paniikki on the ground.
Paniikki actively working from the bottom here.
Paniikki is trying to get back to full guard.
Paniikki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paniikki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paniikki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki fails with the takedown.
Paniikki tries for a takedown but Glorious circles away easily
and Glorious counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Glorious.
Collin Glorious has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelle Paniikki.
Glorious lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paniikki backwards.
Glorious lands a shoulder strike.
Come on Glorious - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Glorious is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Paniikki is defending well for now.
Paniikki tries to pull guard but Glorious won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Glorious takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Glorious has Paniikki pressed against the cage.
Knees to the body from Glorious.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Collin Glorious dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Glorious throws a right and a left that Paniikki avoids nicely.
Paniikki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Glorious dips to his left and cracks Paniikki with an uppercut!
Paniikki misses with a jab to the body
and Glorious cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Paniikki shoots in looking for a takedown. Glorious tries to sprawl out of it but Paniikki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Glorious manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Paniikki misses with a takedown attempt - Glorious sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glorious tries a head kick but it misses.
Paniikki feints the counter takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paniikki is defended easily by Glorious.
Collin Glorious has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelle Paniikki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paniikki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Glorious is fending him off so far but Paniikki persists. Nope, Glorious circles away and we're back to standing.
Collin Glorious is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paniikki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Glorious's jab looks to have found its range, popping Paniikki under the eye.
Paniikki closes the distance and clinches up with Glorious, looking for a takedown. Paniikki pushes Glorious against the cage but Glorious circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Paniikki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Glorious sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Paniikki somewhat.
Paniikki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paniikki moves out of range as Glorious throws a body kick.
Glorious is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Glorious throws a head kick but Paniikki moves out of range.
Paniikki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Glorious counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Glorious walks away with a smile on his face. Paniikki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Collin Glorious is winning the standup battle so far.
Glorious throws a body punch but Paniikki moves out of range.
Glorious closes the distance and clinches.
Glorious looking to throw knees to the head but Paniikki is blocking nicely.
Glorious is struggling to control the position.
Paniikki fails to pull guard.
Paniikki blocks an elbow strike from Glorious.
Glorious holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Paniikki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Glorious tries to land knees in the clinch but Paniikki avoids the damage to the body.
Glorious pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glorious misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glorious is trying to stall.
A short right from Glorious on the inside.
Glorious with a knee to the head.
It looks like Pelle Paniikki has been cut.
Paniikki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Glorious pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Paniikki jumps guard but Glorious stands there with Paniikki around his waist. Paniikki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Glorious misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Glorious lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Glorious lands an uppercut.
Paniikki is rocked!
Paniikki pulls guard effortlessly.
Glorious is posturing up here but Paniikki has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Glorious tries to roll out but it's too tight and Glorious has to tap! Slick submission there by Paniikki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pelle Paniikki!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Greg Dellaria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harald Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dellaria comes to the cage accompanied by Kill or Become by CANNIBAL CORPSE. Andersson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Shaggy - Feel The Rush kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Greg Dellaria could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Harald Andersson's chin.
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158 lbs
14 - 20 - 0 |
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160 lbs
17 - 11 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Greg Dellaria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harald Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dellaria with a jab.
Dellaria throws a nice looking combination but Andersson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Andersson misses.
Dellaria shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Andersson eats them both and turns towards Dellaria to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Andersson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dellaria connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Andersson scrambles back to his feet.
Andersson throws a sloppy head kick and Dellaria moves out of range easily.
Dellaria takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dellaria wants to clinch.
Dellaria darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Andersson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The fighters circle momentarily. Andersson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dellaria moves in looking to clinch but Andersson pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dellaria throws a wild body kick that Andersson sees coming a mile off.
Andersson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dellaria with a body shot.
Andersson looks to throw the jab but Dellaria is out of range.
Dellaria appears to be looking for a big counter.
Andersson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andersson tries a quick counter leg kick but Dellaria is wise to it.
Andersson lands with a good body shot.
Dellaria fails with an attempt to clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dellaria.
Dellaria lands a two punch combo.
Andersson throws out a loose jab but Dellaria uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dellaria moves away from the strike by Andersson.
Andersson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dellaria is rocked!
Andersson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A combination from Dellaria does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andersson connects with an inside leg kick.
Andersson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dellaria sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andersson swings for the body but Dellaria moves out of range.
A punch combination from Dellaria misses.
Andersson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dellaria avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andersson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dellaria manages to avoid it.
Andersson throws a low kick but Dellaria avoids it.
Andersson lands a big uppercut and Dellaria crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dellaria looks OK. Andersson waves Dellaria back to his feet!
Oh Dellaria is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Andersson just misses with a punch to the body.
Andersson pounces like a tiger and cracks Dellaria with a vicious hook! Dellaria is down but not out! Andersson follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Harald Andersson!
A relieved looking Harald Andersson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Greg Dellaria stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks to all the fans in the audience tonight...I'll be back!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rami Sebei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sebei comes to the cage accompanied by The Bouncing Souls - Ole. Ryan has chosen I'd Love to Knock the Hell out of You by Hank Williams, Jr as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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159 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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rami Sebei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Sebei, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ryan only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sebei closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ryan to the mat! Ryan manages to get full guard.
Sebei won't allow Ryan to get back to his feet.
Sebei throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan is looking to stand up but Sebei isn't so interested in that idea.
Sebei is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Gotham Power Plant that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Sebei lands a couple of elbows.
Sebei drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ryan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ryan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ryan!
Sebei looks to move to half guard but instead Ryan has passed into mount! Damn!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sebei is trying desperately to improve position.
Ryan wants to control the pace but Sebei is squirming around nicely.
Ryan prevents Sebei from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan looking for a guillotine from mount but Sebei is having none of it.
Sebei regains half guard.
Ryan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sebei does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sebei is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryan pulls his head out easily.
Ryan is looking to advance position but Sebei won't allow it.
Ryan is looking for a kimura here.
Sebei looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sebei actively working from the bottom here.
Ryan prevents Sebei from improving his position.
Ryan seems to be looking for submissions.
Sebei actively working from the bottom here.
Sebei looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ryan is trying to work for a kimura but Sebei is defending well.
Ryan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sebei is trying to get back to full guard.
Sebei looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ryan is trying to control the action in half guard but Sebei is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sebei moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ryan drops back looking for a leg! Sebei is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sebei manages to kick Ryan off! Ryan jumps back into Sebei's guard.
Sebei looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ryan is one step ahead there.
Sebei working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ryan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ryan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sebei working for a triangle but Ryan defends it easily.
Sebei keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
We've been informed that Ryan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ryan looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sebei working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ryan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ryan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sebei has an active guard here but Ryan has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rami Sebei will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sebei looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ryan is fending him off so far but Sebei persists. Nope, Ryan circles away and we're back to standing.
Ryan feints a counter leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ryan checks a leg kick.
Sebei misses with a straight left.
Ryan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sebei.
Ryan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sebei fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ryan sprawls well initially but Sebei persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ryan wants to get back to his feet.
Sebei thows a huge punch but Ryan dodges it nicely.
Sebei 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.
Sebei is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ryan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sebei is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sebei is working for a submission of some sort.
Sebei is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sebei tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ryan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sebei seems to be looking for submissions.
Ryan pushes Sebei off looking to stand but Sebei dives back in and keeps control.
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.
Sebei is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sebei is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sebei is trying to work for a kimura but Ryan is defending well.
Ryan is trying to stand back up but Sebei is controlling him
Sebei seems to be working for a kimura but Ryan defends the submission attempt.
Ryan has one foot on Sebei's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan throws a head kick that misses.
Sebei throws out a loose jab but Ryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryan looks for a takedown but Sebei sprawls well.
Ryan dives in and scores a takedown into Sebei's guard.
Sebei is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ryan is aware though and is defending well.
Sebei looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sebei has his foot on Ryan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ryan works his way back into a safe position though.
Rami Sebei overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ryan is pushing down on Sebei's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sebei is fighting to maintain full guard but Ryan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sebei looking for submissions off his back.
Ryan passes to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ryan trying to control the action but Sebei is working from the bottom.
Sebei tries to buck Ryan off but Ryan is having none of it.
Sebei looks to move to half guard but instead Ryan has passed into mount! Damn!
Ryan looking to control but Sebei is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryan is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sebei has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sebei is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Daniel Ryan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Sebei's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sebei slips a jab from Ryan.
Ryan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sebei attempts a counter takedown but Ryan avoids it well and moves away.
Sebei stuffs the takedown attempt from Ryan. Ryan gets slowly back to his feet.
Sebei scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ryan in his tracks.
Sebei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ryan misses with a straight left.
Ryan shoots for a takedown but Sebei saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ryan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sebei tries to avoid it but Ryan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sebei to the ground. Sebei escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rami Sebei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Ryan.
Good standup being displayed there by Sebei as he connects with a hook.
Ryan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sebei scores with a hook to the body. Ryan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sebei manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ryan on his heels. He'll look to pass Ryan's guard now, I'm sure.
Ryan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sebei postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ryan wants to stand but Sebei is controlling the position.
Sebei drops back looking for a leg! Ryan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ryan manages to kick Sebei off! Sebei jumps back into Ryan's guard.
Sebei tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryan is retaining full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sebei throwing strikes but missing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but Sebei shows good takedown defense.
Ryan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
An attempted straight right counter from Sebei misses the target.
Ryan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sebei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sebei checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Sebei on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ryan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sebei leaves Ryan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sebei swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sebei lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sebei listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sebei throws a series of punches but Ryan avoids them all with ease.
And Ryan tries to counter it with a takedown but Sebei pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rami Sebei is winning the standup battle so far.
Sebei takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sebei throws a right and a left that Ryan avoids nicely.
Ryan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ryan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sebei is fending him off so far but Ryan persists. Nope, Sebei circles away and we're back to standing.
Ryan slaps away a takedown attempt from Sebei, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ryan lands a jab to the nose.
Ryan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sebei counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sebei shoots in and gets a takedown into Ryan's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sebei postures up in Ryan's guard and throws a big left but Ryan blocks it.
Sebei passes into half guard.
Sebei is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ryan defends it well.
Ryan tries to kick Sebei off but Sebei keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sebei is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sebei is looking for a kimura here.
Sebei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryan can do to turn this around?
Ryan is trying to stand up here but Sebei is controlling him well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rami Sebei showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sebei has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rami Sebei!
Rami Sebei thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Maggot King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hideo Tokoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King comes into the arena with IllEvilHater - Maniac Maggot blaring out of the sound system. Tokoro has chosen Boomtastic as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Hideo Tokoro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
150 lbs
16 - 13 - 0 |
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34
154 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maggot King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hideo Tokoro!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King blocks the body kick.
King slips a jab from Tokoro.
Tokoro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A solid body kick from King.
Tokoro gets a double leg takedown into King's guard.
Tokoro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tokoro has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at LOD: Contenders. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
King wants to stand and escape but Tokoro is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King wants to sweep but no luck.
King is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
King keeping moving, preventing Tokoro from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King wants to sweep but no luck.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tokoro wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tokoro misses with a takedown attempt
and King counters with a good low kick that Tokoro was not able to check.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tokoro momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Tokoro.
Tokoro takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Hideo Tokoro has been cut.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tokoro throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
King is looking to counter punch.
King misses with a wild combination.
Tokoro unleashes a big counter combination but King bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tokoro cracks King with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King lands with an overhand left.
Tokoro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A leg kick checked by Tokoro.
Tokoro closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. King did well to prevent Tokoro getting side control.
King tries to roll over but Tokoro keeps him under control.
King is concentrating on defense, preventing Tokoro from advancing position.
Tokoro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
King wants to improve his position but Tokoro is controlling well.
Tokoro is working for a kimura but King is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokoro is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
King is looking to control Tokoro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can King avoid being mounted?
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tokoro is trying to work for a kimura but King is defending well.
King is trying to maintain the position but Tokoro is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tokoro seems to be working for a kimura but King defends the submission attempt.
Tokoro is keen to just control but King is a slippery customer.
King is looking for a sweep. Tokoro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. King manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now King is on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hideo Tokoro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hideo Tokoro's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
King cracks the inside of Tokoro's front leg.
Nice defenses there by King.
Tokoro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maggot King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tokoro ducks under a wild hook from King.
Tokoro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of King's head.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tokoro.
King went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tokoro. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tokoro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tokoro lands a glancing blow to the side of King's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King looks to land a left hand but Tokoro moved out of range nicely.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from King.
King lands a leg kick that knocks Tokoro off balance momentarily.
Nice defenses there by King.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokoro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maggot King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from King, right into the meat.
Maggot King is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice jab there from King.
Tokoro blocks a head kick by King.
Tokoro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
King tries to work over Tokoro's front leg with a kick but Tokoro checks it.
Tokoro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and King counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tokoro avoids a punch combination nicely.
King staying out of range there.
King scores with a jab to the head.
Tokoro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King gets caught flat footed, as Tokoro shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tokoro trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tokoro advances to half guard.
Tokoro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
King tries to kick Tokoro off but Tokoro keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
King tries to roll over but Tokoro keeps him under control.
Tokoro works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King is looking to get to half guard.
King tries to lock up and control but Tokoro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tokoro lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Tokoro raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tokoro working the ground and pound effectively.
Tokoro trying to control but King is having none of it.
Tokoro moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, King has worked his arm free - good work by King!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokoro is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
King pushes Tokoro away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tokoro gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Tokoro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by King, who protects the arm well.
Tokoro is trying to get an arm triangle but King is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hideo Tokoro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hideo Tokoro's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
King throws a body shot but no joy.
King scores with a head kick.
King throws the left hand but Tokoro avoids the punch easily.
Tokoro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
King fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tokoro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
Tokoro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
King stuns Tokoro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Tokoro.
Tokoro cracks King with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tokoro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Some wild striking there from King.
King throws a low kick but Tokoro moves out of range easily.
Tokoro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tokoro lands a head shot.
Tokoro looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokoro wants to pass the guard but King is defending well.
Tokoro prevents King from standing back up.
Tokoro is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Tokoro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
King working to try and regain half guard.
King is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tokoro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
King is trying to escape the mount but Tokoro keeps good control and instead manages to take King's back.
King is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hideo Tokoro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tokoro looking for the choke from the back.
King is in bad spot here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King is having to fend off submission attempts from Tokoro, who is looking to sink in the choke. Tokoro doesn't have the hooks in though and King manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Tokoro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hideo Tokoro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tokoro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maggot King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tokoro is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokoro slips nicely into half guard.
King wants to control but Tokoro is keeping busy.
Tokoro moves nicely into side control.
King being controlled for a moment.
Tokoro wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hideo Tokoro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tokoro 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hideo Tokoro!
Hideo Tokoro 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Aoki Kakashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Mannetosen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kakashi comes into the arena with Nas - Hate Me Now blaring out of the sound system. Mannetosen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Krav. Manny Mannetosen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Aoki Kakashi's chin.
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39
157 lbs
26 - 23 - 0 |
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33
150 lbs
24 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 23 - 0, fighting out of London, Aoki Kakashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Mannetosen!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mannetosen swats away the attempt to clinch by Kakashi.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mannetosen.
Kakashi moves out of range of the body kick from Mannetosen.
Kakashi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mannetosen defends well and Kakashi ends up having to push Mannetosen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kakashi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mannetosen was covering up waiting for the punch and Kakashi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kakashi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakashi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mannetosen for as long as he can get away with.
Mannetosen keeping moving, preventing Kakashi from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakashi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kakashi stopping the sweep attempt from Mannetosen.
Kakashi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kakashi throwing strikes but missing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mannetosen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mannetosen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mannetosen 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.
Mannetosen has an active guard here but Kakashi has managed to pass into half guard.
Mannetosen trying to control but Kakashi postures up.
Kakashi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kakashi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mannetosen wants to improve his position but Kakashi is controlling well.
Kakashi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mannetosen defends it well.
Kakashi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kakashi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mannetosen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kakashi wants to pass to mount but Mannetosen is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kakashi is taking a breather. Mannetosen 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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kakashi or perhaps it was just good defense by Mannetosen, which made it look bad.
Mannetosen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mannetosen tests Kakashi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Manny Mannetosen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kakashi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kakashi tries to clinch there but Mannetosen circles away.
Kakashi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kakashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mannetosen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kakashi looking to pass the guard.
Kakashi trying to control but Mannetosen is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aoki Kakashi dominated that round.
That's time! Kakashi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kakashi.
A telegraphed right hand from Mannetosen misses the target.
Kakashi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mannetosen counters with a head kick.
Kakashi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kakashi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mannetosen but Mannetosen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mannetosen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mannetosen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kakashi.
Aoki Kakashi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kakashi slips under a jab from Mannetosen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mannetosen is looking to land body kicks.
Mannetosen misses with an uppercut
and Kakashi counters with a stiff right hand.
Mannetosen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kakashi.
Mannetosen stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aoki Kakashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakashi avoids the head kick by Mannetosen.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mannetosen.
Kakashi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kakashi has a takedown stuffed.
A countering left hand to the body from Mannetosen misses.
Manny Mannetosen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mannetosen throws a wild body kick that Kakashi sees coming a mile off.
Kakashi drops his hands momentarily and Mannetosen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice sprawl there from Mannetosen as Kakashi shoots in.
Manny Mannetosen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mannetosen tests Kakashi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mannetosen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good shot there by Mannetosen.
Kakashi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mannetosen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kakashi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mannetosen tries to roll over but Kakashi keeps him under control.
Aoki Kakashi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kakashi is working for a kimura but Mannetosen is defending it quite comfortably.
Mannetosen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mannetosen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakashi advances position into side control!
Kakashi trying to control the action but Mannetosen is working from the bottom.
Mannetosen is looking to reverse the position.
Kakashi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mannetosen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mannetosen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mannetosen wants to improve his position but Kakashi is controlling well.
Kakashi is just content to waste time from the top position. Mannetosen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kakashi preventing the sweep.
Mannetosen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kakashi's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kakashi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mannetosen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mannetosen is in close to Kakashi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Mannetosen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Mannetosen throws a hook but Kakashi avoids it easily.
Kakashi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mannetosen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kakashi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kakashi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mannetosen dives on top into guard.
Kakashi 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.
Mannetosen wants to control from the top but Kakashi keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakashi looking to control.
Kakashi is controlling Mannetosen's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mannetosen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kakashi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mannetosen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mannetosen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kakashi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kakashi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mannetosen.
Mannetosen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kakashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mannetosen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mannetosen stands up over Kakashi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mannetosen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kakashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Mannetosen postures up.
Mannetosen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kakashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mannetosen landing with the ground and pound.
Mannetosen wants to pass the guard but Kakashi is keeping the position.
Kakashi looking for a guillotine here but Mannetosen defends easily.
Mannetosen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kakashi's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mannetosen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mannetosen slips a nice elbow through Kakashi's hands, connecting with Kakashi's forehead.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mannetosen connects with a nice short shot to Kakashi's temple.
Kakashi is not content to let Mannetosen control the position.
Kakashi looking for submissions off his back.
Mannetosen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mannetosen thows a huge punch but Kakashi dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakashi gets full guard.
Kakashi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kakashi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mannetosen passes into half guard.
Kakashi is not content to let Mannetosen control the position.
Mannetosen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kakashi actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kakashi wants to sweep but Mannetosen has passed to side control!
Kakashi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Mannetosen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mannetosen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Mannetosen!
A very excited looking Manny Mannetosen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Barney Rubble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cormac Maguire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rubble comes to the cage accompanied by Rage Against The Machine - No Shelter. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Cormac Maguire enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Barney Rubble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cormac Maguire!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubble with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maguire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rubble.
Rubble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maguire was well out of range. Poor timing from Rubble.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maguire.
Rubble keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maguire.
Rubble throws a hook to the side of Maguire's head but Maguire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rubble is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maguire does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rubble tries a head kick but it misses.
Maguire scores with a jab. Rubble acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barney Rubble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rubble throws a leg kick
and Maguire counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rubble throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rubble on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rubble tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Maguire is able to avoid easily.
Rubble defending well as Maguire loads up on a big left hand.
Rubble thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rubble throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maguire lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maguire misses with a low kick as Rubble jumps back.
Maguire's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rubble connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maguire scrambles back to his feet.
Maguire checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice straight punches there by Maguire. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maguire.
Rubble has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Homunculus Alembic in the buildup to the fight.
Rubble takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rubble misses with a double jab
and Maguire counters with a series of strikes. Rubble will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rubble with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rubble misses with a body shot
and Rubble takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maguire feints and then cracks Rubble's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rubble down.
Maguire has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maguire lands with a cross.
Maguire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rubble's hands.
Maguire is looking to slow Rubble down with leg kicks.
Rubble thumps Maguire with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubble checks a leg kick.
Maguire has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A leg kick checked by Maguire.
Maguire feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rubble's calf.
Maguire cracks Rubble with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maguire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maguire is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rubble had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Maguire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rubble is able to avoid easily.
Rubble is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rubble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maguire.
Rubble's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rubble duly obliges.
Maguire lands a leg kick that knocks Rubble off balance momentarily.
Rubble scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Maguire throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Maguire swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Maguire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maguire throws a low kick but Rubble moves out of range easily.
Rubble is looking to wear down Maguire with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rubble avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubble bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maguire's head.
Maguire missing with a left hand there. Rubble was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rubble misses the shot to the body.
Rubble misses with a wild combination.
Maguire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rubble swinging wildly here.
Maguire is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Maguire stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maguire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maguire.
Rubble rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maguire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rubble fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maguire manages to avoid it.
Maguire appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rubble lands with a cross.
Maguire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maguire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rubble throws a leg kick
and Maguire counters with a right hand to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Maguire.
Rubble misses with a low kick.
Rubble with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maguire throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rubble is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Maguire.
Maguire staying out of range there.
Rubble lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maguire throws a body punch but Rubble moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Maguire dominated that round.
That's time! Rubble's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maguire.
Rubble looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rubble 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.
Rubble stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maguire.
Maguire works Rubble's body with a nice hook.
Rubble lands an overhand right.
Maguire avoids a kick to the body.
Rubble lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maguire's sensitive parts.
Rubble blocks a low kick nicely.
Rubble is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Maguire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rubble looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maguire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maguire misses the shot to the body.
Maguire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maguire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Maguire misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubble looks to score with a jab to the body but Maguire is just out of range.
Maguire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maguire has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rubble.
Rubble misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maguire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maguire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rubble momentarily.
Cormac Maguire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rubble keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rubble throws a right and a left that Maguire avoids nicely.
Rubble throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maguire lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rubble lets loose with a powerful body kick. Maguire will feel that in the morning.
Rubble throws a right and a left that Maguire avoids nicely.
Maguire moves away from the strike by Rubble.
A low kick from Rubble is predictable there
and Maguire counters with a good low kick that Rubble was not able to check.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rubble might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
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!
Rubble scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maguire has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rubble.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maguire tries a low kick but Rubble avoids it.
Rubble tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rubble throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Maguire misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Maguire.
Rubble jabs Maguire to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rubble tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maguire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rubble misses with a straight right.
Rubble on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maguire throws a leg kick but Rubble sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rubble throws a series of punches but Maguire moves out of range.
Rubble dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maguire. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubble avoids the head kick by Maguire.
Rubble blocks a low kick nicely.
Maguire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maguire looks to score with a jab to the body but Rubble is just out of range.
Rubble misses with a wild body shot.
Rubble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maguire.
Rubble looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maguire is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rubble with a body shot.
Rubble moves out of range of the leg kick from Maguire.
Maguire throws out a leg kick but Rubble moves out of range and Maguire only half commits.
Rubble lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maguire circles away quickly and effectively.
Rubble throws a leg kick but Maguire checks it.
A jab from Rubble misses.
Maguire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rubble lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maguire scoring well with a low kick there.
Maguire is looking to chop away at Rubble's legs.
Rubble tries to counter by clinching up but Maguire breaks away and moves out of range.
Maguire will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A leg kick checked by Maguire.
Rubble slips under a jab from Maguire.
Maguire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rubble misses with an uppercut. Maguire saw that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Maguire lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rubble has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rubble and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rubble lands with a shot to the body.
Maguire blocks a head kick by Rubble.
Maguire scores with a leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rubble.
Rubble bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maguire's head.
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 Barney Rubble 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!
Rubble misses with a shot to the body
and Maguire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rubble misses with an uppercut.
Rubble misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maguire darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut there from Rubble.
Maguire throws a looping overhand right but Rubble ducks down to avoid it.
Maguire misses with a looping left.
Maguire tried to score with a low kick but Rubble checks it.
Maguire scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rubble works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maguire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maguire avoids a kick to the body.
A jab from Rubble misses.
Maguire keeps the fight on the outside.
Maguire appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubble has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maguire.
Maguire jabs Rubble right on the nose. Rubble blinks but takes it well.
Good leg kick by Maguire there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A punch lands to the side of Maguire 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rubble tries to work over Maguire's front leg with a kick but Maguire checks it.
Maguire ducks under a wild hook from Rubble.
Rubble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maguire was well out of range. Poor timing from Rubble.
Rubble drops his hands momentarily and Maguire takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rubble misses with a wild combination.
Maguire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maguire slips under a jab from Rubble.
Maguire tries to land a leg kick but Rubble saw it coming and moves away.
Rubble looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rubble tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maguire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maguire throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rubble counters by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubble has Maguire pressed against the cage, preventing Maguire from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maguire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maguire throws a leg kick but Rubble sees it coming and moves out of range.
Maguire throws a leg kick which misses Rubble's front leg but catches the back leg as Rubble tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rubble misses the shot to the body.
Maguire feints and then cracks Rubble's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rubble down.
Rubble tries to clinch but Maguire moves out of range.
Rubble tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maguire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rubble jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maguire.
Rubble throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maguire counters with a low kick, right behind Rubble 's knee.
Maguire throws a hook but Rubble avoids it easily.
Rubble with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Maguire.
Maguire circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rubble misses with a few strikes there.
Rubble with a jab.
Rubble swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maguire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rubble.
Rubble goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rubble tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rubble fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maguire manages to avoid it.
Rubble throws a big shot that misses.
Maguire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rubble throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rubble takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Rubble misses.
Maguire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rubble.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubble misses with a leg kick
letting Maguire counter with a right hand.
Maguire throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rubble turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maguire throws a front kick aimed at Rubble's knee but Rubble avoids it well.
Maguire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rubble misses with a leg kick
and Maguire counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rubble's knee momentarily.
Maguire throws a looping overhand right but Rubble ducks down to avoid it.
Rubble digs a good hook to Maguire's body.
Rubble throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rubble throws a right and a left that Maguire avoids nicely.
Nice body punch from Rubble.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maguire.
Rubble throws a body punch but Maguire moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cormac Maguire.
I think Maguire has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac Maguire!
Our winner, Cormac Maguire, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Volcanic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalashnikov comes to the cage accompanied by Leningrad Cowboys - Those Were The Days . Danny Volcanic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vadim Kalashnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Volcanic!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov lands a big head kick that sends Volcanic tumbling to the mat! Kalashnikov takes a step backwards and waves Volcanic back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Danny Volcanic has been cut.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Kalashnikov! Volcanic is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vadim Kalashnikov!
A victorious Vadim Kalashnikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Karnak Mandazur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mendes has chosen Steve McQueen as his entrance music. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karnak Mandazur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
44 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mandazur.
Mandazur thuds a left hand into Mendes's body.
Mandazur lunges at Mendes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mendes's hand.
Mendes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mendes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mandazur throws a solid leg kick but Mendes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mandazur.
Mandazur lands a big head kick that sends Mendes tumbling to the mat! Mandazur takes a step backwards and waves Mendes back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mendes is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Mendes misses.
Mendes is still on wobbly legs! Can Mandazur finish him?
Mendes sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mandazur, right into the meat.
BOOM! Mandazur lands a beautiful left hook that drops Mendes. Mendes tries to recover but Mandazur is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Mendes lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karnak Mandazur!
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