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Death Squad 196:Jaakko vs JJ PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samir Kahric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kahric has chosen When I Die - Genocide(Jusuf Dzilic) 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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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Samir Kahric!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers fails with the takedown.
Kahric throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rogers's waist but Rogers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kahric off to one side.
Kahric shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rogers gets caught flat footed, as Kahric shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rogers wants to stand up but Kahric is controlling him.
Kahric won't allow Rogers to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahric drops back looking for a leg! Rogers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rogers manages to kick Kahric off! Kahric jumps back into Rogers's guard.
Kahric prevents Rogers from getting back to his feet.
Kahric drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rogers manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kahric has Rogers in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers trying to control but Kahric is working from the bottom.
Kahric is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rogers wants to control from the top but Kahric keeps moving.
Rogers looking to pass the guard.
Kahric has his foot on Rogers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rogers works his way back into a safe position though.
Rogers controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kahric had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rogers defends it easily.
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.
Rogers slips nicely into half guard.
Kahric looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rogers looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kahric is staying active underneath Rogers, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kahric has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Rogers works his way into side control.
Kahric manages to get back to half guard.
Rogers takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kahric is pressing down on Rogers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rogers wants to control from the top but Kahric keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kahric keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
Rogers is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kahric is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rogers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kahric has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rogers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rogers wants to control from the top but Kahric keeps moving.
Rogers seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kahric has an active guard here but Rogers has managed to pass into 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.
Rogers looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kahric tries to get to full guard but Rogers has control of the leg.
Rogers controlling the action here.
Kahric looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kahric actively working from the bottom here.
Rogers is pressing down on Kahric's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kahric is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Samir Kahric will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rogers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rogers fails with a takedown attempt.
Kahric shoots in looking for a takedown. Rogers tries to sprawl out of it but Kahric keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rogers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kahric dives in and grabs Rogers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rogers pushes down on Kahric's head and hops out.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rogers.
Kahric is not content to let Rogers control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kahric down.
Rogers trying to control the position but Kahric is working away.
Kahric tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rogers wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rogers is putting a hurting on Kahric here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahric tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rogers wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kahric is still trying to improve position.
Rogers trying to control the position but Kahric is working away.
Kahric is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rogers off and has taken his back!
Kahric tightening his grip on Rogers, looking for the choke.
Rogers is trying to get back to his feet but Kahric has full control of the position and if anything, Rogers has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Rogers is really stuck here.
Rogers looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rogers wants to get back to his feet.
Kahric is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rogers has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers trying to control the action but Kahric just sinks the hooks in.
Rogers defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Rogers tries to escape but Kahric has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kahric not allowing Rogers to control his hands.
Samir Kahric has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kahric is looking for the choke from the back position but Rogers is controlling his hands well.
Rogers trying to get back to his feet but Kahric is in full control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahric not allowing Rogers to control his hands.
Kahric working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Rogers is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Kahric has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Rogers taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Samir Kahric!
Our winner, Samir Kahric, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abe Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bradley has chosen Doesn't Remind Me -Audioslave as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Ryan Escobar has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ryan Escobar seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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170 lbs
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178 lbs
9 - 13 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abe Bradley!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bradley.
Escobar has a takedown stuffed.
Bradley misses with a body kick.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bradley but Bradley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bradley is looking for the big counter here.
Escobar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bradley manages to avoid it.
Bradley unleashes a big counter combination but Escobar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ryan Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar misses with a straight right.
Bradley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Escobar shoots in and drives through. Bradley sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Escobar. 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.
Escobar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bradley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Escobar somewhat.
Escobar has his takedown stuffed
and Bradley counters with a series of strikes. Escobar will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bradley counters with a three punch combo that has Escobar backing up. Escobar nods at Bradley to acknowledge the strikes.
Escobar goes for a double leg but Bradley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bradley continues to drive forward.
Bradley scores with a one two! Escobar had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Ryan Escobar has been cut.
Escobar darts in looking for a takedown but Bradley gets double underhooks and turns Escobar into the cage.
Bradley throws the kick towards the body but Escobar avoids it.
Bradley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar.
Bradley throws a head kick but Escobar moves out of range.
Escobar misses with a takedown attempt
and Bradley counters with a head kick that wobbles Escobar - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Bradley sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abe Bradley!
A relieved looking Abe Bradley thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Owen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palmer has chosen Sans Pression - Numero 1 as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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132 lbs
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170 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Owen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Palmer!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owen is looking to clinch.
Owen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Palmer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Owen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Palmer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Palmer passes Owen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Owen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Owen is defending against the submission attempts here by Palmer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer stops Owen from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Owen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Palmer.
Owen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Palmer pulls his head out easily.
Palmer trying to control the action but Owen is working from the bottom.
Palmer is trying to work for a kimura but Owen is defending 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.
Palmer controlling the pace.
Owen looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Palmer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Palmer is looking to take a break and control but Owen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Palmer controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owen wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Owen is trying to escape back to his feet but Palmer uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Palmer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Owen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Owen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Palmer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Owen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Palmer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Owen is not content to let Palmer control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Palmer tries for a kimura but Owen is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Palmer dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Owen tries to clinch but Palmer moves out of range.
Owen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Owen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Palmer swats away the attempt to clinch by Owen.
Palmer with the counter takedown but Owen avoids it easily.
Palmer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Palmer dives in and scores a takedown into Owen's guard.
Palmer tries to free his leg and advance position but Owen is retaining full guard.
Palmer is standing up over Owen. Owen looks to escape but Palmer dives into side control.
Palmer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Owen has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owen sneaks out the side door and pushes Palmer away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owen tries to clinch there but Palmer circles away.
Palmer throws a push kick but Owen slaps the foot to one side.
Palmer throws the left hand but Owen avoids the punch easily.
Palmer throws a body punch but Owen moves out of range.
Palmer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Owen tries to clinch up but Palmer circles away and keeps his distance.
Palmer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Owen tries to clinch but Palmer is having none of it.
Palmer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Palmer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Owen moves out of range of the strikes.
Palmer throws an overhand right that lands on Owen's shoulder, as Owen tries to avoid the shot.
Owen moves in looking to clinch but Palmer pushes him off.
Palmer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Palmer counters with a single leg into guard. Owen didn't expect that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer trying to control the position from guard on top but Owen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Owen 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.
Palmer trying to control but Owen is working from the bottom.
Owen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Palmer has gone for a leg lock! Owen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Palmer's guard.
Owen throws a strike but Palmer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer trying to control but Owen is working from the bottom.
Palmer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Owen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Palmer has Owen in his guard.
Owen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Owen wants to stand and escape but instead Palmer has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
George Palmer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Palmer wants to control from the top but Owen keeps moving.
Palmer stops Owen from standing up.
Palmer looking to sit in guard and control but Owen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Owen throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Palmer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Palmer misses the target.
Owen wants to clinch up but Palmer keeps it at a distance.
Owen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Owen misses with the combination.
Owen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Palmer throws a head kick but Owen moves out of range.
Owen tries to clinch but Palmer is having none of it.
Owen lands with a kick to the temple. Palmer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Palmer wants to slow Owen down by chopping away at his legs.
Palmer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James Owen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Owen tries to clinch there but Palmer circles away.
Palmer fails with the takedown.
Owen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Palmer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Owen won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palmer swings around for an armbar but Owen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Palmer's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer pulls Owen in close to his closed guard and prevents Owen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Owen is looking to stand up but Palmer won't let him.
Owen is fighting to break Palmer's control of his arms but Palmer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Owen wants to get up but he can't break Palmer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Owen looking to sit in guard and control but Palmer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Owen striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Palmer trying to control but Owen is working from the bottom.
Owen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owen has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Palmer has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
I was talking to Owen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Owen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Palmer's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Owen.
Owen tries to throw a body punch but Palmer avoids it by throwing Owen back against the cage.
Owen wants to stall.
Palmer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Owen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Palmer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Owen pulls his leg out and moves away.
James Owen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Palmer.
Palmer throws a body punch but Owen moves out of range.
Owen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Owen gets a clinch.
Owen missing with knees to the body.
Palmer blocks the elbow strike.
Palmer can't get the takedown.
Palmer gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
James Owen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmer prevents Owen from standing back up.
Palmer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Owen defends it well.
Owen is trying to stand back up but Palmer is controlling him
Palmer wants to work for an arm triangle but Owen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Palmer is working for a kimura here but Owen manages to reverse the position and he's now in Palmer's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palmer wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Owen is now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to George Palmer.
I've got Palmer 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Palmer!
As George Palmer got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Thanks for the fight Jimmy you are a very experienced and dangerous opponent. I am calling Great Cornholio out, hey come face me......I want you.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Gotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I'd Love to Knock the Hell out of You by Hank Williams, Jr. The key to victory for Jimmy Gotti has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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152 lbs
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159 lbs
25 - 18 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Gotti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gotti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ryan darts in and clinches Gotti up against the cage.
Ryan gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Ryan is looking for a kimura but Gotti is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ryan to get the leverage.
Ryan thows a huge punch but Gotti dodges it nicely.
Ryan seems to be working for a kimura but Gotti defends the submission attempt.
Ryan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gotti is just riding it out for now. Ryan eventually gives up the hold.
Gotti knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ryan on the ground.
Ryan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gotti defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan is trying to work for a kimura but Gotti is defending well.
Ryan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ryan thows a huge punch but Gotti dodges it nicely.
Gotti is looking for a sweep. Ryan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ryan wants to work for an arm triangle but Gotti is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ryan seems to be looking for submissions.
Gotti is looking to improve his position.
Gotti might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is trying to work for a kimura but Gotti is defending well.
Ryan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gotti taking some punishment here, with Ryan in his half guard.
Ryan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ryan trying to control from half guard but Gotti is working away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gotti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ryan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotti won't allow Ryan to pass to mount.
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gotti keeps working.
My spies in LOD: Stockton Cardio inform me that Ryan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ryan seems to be looking for submissions.
Ryan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gotti makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gotti.
Gotti wants to get back to his feet but Ryan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Gotti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotti wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ryan is now in half guard.
Ryan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ryan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gotti defends it well.
Ryan is working for a kimura but Gotti is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryan uses his free foot to push down on Gotti's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gotti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Ryan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gotti throws a sloppy head kick and Ryan moves out of range easily.
Ryan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gotti sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gotti but Gotti pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ryan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gotti avoids it really well and circles away.
Jimmy Gotti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Ryan.
Ryan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gotti swivels and escapes.
Ryan fails with the takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Ryan. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Gotti was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan shoots in looking for a takedown. Gotti tries to sprawl out of it but Ryan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gotti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gotti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gotti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ryan.
Ryan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gotti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ryan.
Gotti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ryan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gotti swivels and escapes.
Ryan throws a head kick but Gotti moves out of range.
Gotti throws a sloppy head kick and Ryan moves out of range easily.
Ryan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gotti.
Gotti lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ryan misses with a takedown attempt
and Gotti counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gotti throws a head kick but Ryan moves out of range.
Ryan blocks a head kick by Gotti.
Daniel Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan fails to land the takedown.
As Ryan looks to move away, Gotti throws a big counter combo bu Ryan just gets out of the way.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gotti, as that shot connected.
A head kick misses from Gotti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gotti moves forwards but Ryan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gotti tries a head kick but it misses.
Gotti throws a sloppy head kick and Ryan moves out of range easily.
Nice cross by Ryan.
Gotti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jimmy Gotti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ryan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ryan passes to full mount!
Ryan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ryan with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gotti can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ryan goes for an armbar but Gotti turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gotti.
Ryan pushes Gotti off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ryan avoids the head kick by Gotti.
Sloppy strikes from Gotti. Those never looked like landing.
Ryan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gotti takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gotti throws a head kick but Ryan moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotti swats away the attempt to clinch by Ryan.
Jimmy Gotti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan lands a head kick!
Ryan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gotti avoids it really well and circles away.
Gotti fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gotti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ryan has a takedown stuffed.
Gotti throws a sloppy head kick and Ryan moves out of range easily.
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 Jimmy Gotti will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Gotti. Those never looked like landing.
Ryan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ryan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gotti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ryan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gotti sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ryan somewhat.
Ryan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ryan shoots in but no luck this time.
Gotti tries to bum rush Ryan with a series of wild strikes but Ryan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotti misses with a body shot.
Gotti throws a head kick that misses.
Ryan throws a counter combo.
Gotti tries a head kick but it misses.
Gotti misses with the combination.
Ryan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotti misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Ryan to counter with a crisp jab.
Ryan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Gotti misses the target.
Jimmy Gotti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Ryan.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotti is wriggling around but Ryan manages to pass to half guard.
Ryan trying to control from half guard but Gotti is working away.
Ryan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ryan is trying for a kimura here. Gotti looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Ryan wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniel Ryan!
A very excited looking Daniel Ryan rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Paul Fish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Macotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Macotti's choice of entrance music: Drown - Theory of a Deadman. 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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205 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Paul Fish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marco Macotti!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macotti closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fish is defending against the submission attempts here by Macotti.
Macotti is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fish defends it well.
Macotti is trying to work for a kimura but Fish is defending well.
Fish gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Fish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macotti drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fish manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Macotti has Fish in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macotti keeping moving, preventing Fish from controlling successfully.
Fish throwing strikes from guard but Macotti blocks nicely.
Macotti is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Fish dives into side control.
Macotti is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fish is looking to take a break and control but Macotti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fish working the head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fish remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Macotti wants to get back to his feet.
Fish tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Fish goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Macotti rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fish's guard! Nice work there by Macotti!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish is looking to stand up but Macotti isn't so interested in that idea.
Fish is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Macotti wants to get back to full guard.
Fish wants to free his trapped foot but Macotti is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fish is trying to control the action in half guard but Macotti is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macotti tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Fish has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Macotti really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fish looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fish's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fish has control of Macotti's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Macotti regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Paul Fish dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Macotti looking to score a takedown here. Fish is defending well but Macotti drives through and ends up in Fish's guard.
Fish is trying to keep Macotti in close.
Macotti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Macotti pushing down on Fish's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Macotti is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fish defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macotti wants to pass to mount but Fish is defending the position.
Macotti is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fish is just riding it out for now. Macotti eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macotti seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fish does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Macotti missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Macotti is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fish keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Macotti is looking for a kimura here.
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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fish manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fish has Macotti pulled in close to control his posture.
Fish wants to sweep here but Macotti controlling him for the moment.
Fish preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fish is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fish shoots for a takedown but Macotti saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fish bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macotti scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Macotti wants to control but Fish is keeping him busy.
Macotti tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fish manages to work his way to half guard, despite Macotti's best efforts.
Marco Macotti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Macotti is looking to take a break and control but Fish is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fish wants to get back to full guard.
Macotti is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Macotti is keen to just control but Fish is a slippery customer.
Fish wants to improve his position but Macotti is controlling well.
Macotti keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macotti trying to control from half guard but Fish is working away.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Macotti tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fish knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Macotti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Macotti looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fish!
Macotti is looking to take a break and control but Fish is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Macotti goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fish rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Macotti's guard! Nice work there by Fish!
Macotti is trying to keep Fish in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macotti wants to sweep here but Fish controlling him for the moment.
Macotti is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macotti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Macotti manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fish manages to get himself to full guard.
Fish is pulling down on Macotti's head to control his posture.
Macotti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fish tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fish is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Macotti is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fish is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fish has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macotti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fish tries to free his leg and advance position but Macotti is retaining full guard.
Fish sitting in guard here, content to control.
Macotti trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Macotti is keeping the position for now.
Macotti wants to stand up but Fish is controlling him.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Macotti being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Macotti moves into range and clinches up with Fish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fish turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fish tries to move to mount but Macotti blocks the move with his legs.
Fish lands some shots froms side control.
Macotti can't do much from the bottom here.
Macotti is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fish wants to control but Macotti is keeping him busy.
Macotti is looking to regain half guard here but Fish keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Paul Fish showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fish has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Paul Fish!
Our winner, Jon Paul Fish, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Hollyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by TNT by AC DC. Hollyfield comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Paris kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Tyson Hollyfield was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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34
136 lbs
26 - 18 - 0 |
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34
156 lbs
18 - 13 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Brown!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Hollyfield!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hollyfield wants to clinch.
Brown avoids the body shot from Hollyfield.
Hollyfield throws a body shot but no joy.
Brown feinted with a counter takedown.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brown drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hollyfield is pulling down on Brown's head to control his posture.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollyfield keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Hollyfield gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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.
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hollyfield looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hollyfield is fighting to break Brown's control of his arms but Brown is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brown trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Brown holds on and takes a little breather.
Brown looking for a guillotine here but Hollyfield defends easily.
Hollyfield stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Hollyfield from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to control but Hollyfield passes easily into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Hollyfield prevents Brown from improving his position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hollyfield looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hollyfield is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
Hollyfield tries to clinch but Brown moves away
and Brown makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
Tony Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hollyfield sprawls well. Hollyfield wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
Brown gets a takedown into half guard.
Brown is looking to stall here but Hollyfield recovers full guard.
Hollyfield keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Brown dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hollyfield tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brown manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hollyfield fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brown tries to counter with a takedown but Hollyfield is quick to defend against it.
Brown drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Brown trying to control the position but Hollyfield is working away.
Brown thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brown really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollyfield prevents Brown from improving position.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hollyfield can do to turn this around?
Brown working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Hollyfield's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hollyfield is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Brown is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Brown trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brown avoids the attempt from Hollyfield to control.
Hollyfield felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hollyfield bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brown has his foot on Hollyfield's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hollyfield works his way back into a safe position though.
Tony Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hollyfield throwing strikes from guard but Brown blocks nicely.
Hollyfield slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Hollyfield from controlling successfully.
Hollyfield must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Brown looking to control.
Hollyfield trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brown avoids the head kick by Hollyfield.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown drives through with a takedown into Hollyfield's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Brown wants to control from the top but Hollyfield keeps moving.
Brown slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Brown dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hollyfield tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range.
Hollyfield tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Brown gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hollyfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Hollyfield looking to throw knees to the head but Brown is blocking nicely.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hollyfield gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Tony Brown has been cut.
Hollyfield looking to throw knees to the head but Brown is blocking nicely.
Brown tries for a takedown but Hollyfield manages to get underhooks.
Brown blocks an elbow strike from Hollyfield.
Hollyfield lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brown working aggressively here.
Hollyfield with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hollyfield scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollyfield landing knees to the body.
Brown manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hollyfield controls the pace.
Hollyfield's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hollyfield is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hollyfield trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Brown here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Brown is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hollyfield avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Hollyfield from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hollyfield tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brown looks to land a left hand but Hollyfield moved out of range nicely.
Brown tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hollyfield defends well and Brown ends up having to push Hollyfield into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brown feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hollyfields jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hollyfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Brown goes for a double leg but Hollyfield avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hollyfield continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hollyfield looks to land a combination but Brown avoids it well.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hollyfield looking to throw knees to the head but Brown is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
Brown tries to pull guard but Hollyfield won't allow it.
Hollyfield looking to throw knees to the head but Brown is blocking nicely.
Hollyfield misses with a knee strike.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown tries to pull guard but Hollyfield won't allow it.
A short right from Brown.
Brown fails to pull guard.
Hollyfield throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brown blocks it with crossed arms.
Hollyfield throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brown blocks it with crossed arms.
Brown gets through Hollyfield's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Brown fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brown wants a takedown but no success here.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Hollyfield.
Hollyfield controlling the action here for a moment.
Hollyfield lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hollyfield backwards.
Hollyfield is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brown.
Brown is trying to pull guard but Hollyfield turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brown misses with some punches.
Hollyfield connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brown's face.
Hollyfield avoiding damage.
Brown works on Hollyfield's body with a couple of short punches.
Hollyfield throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hollyfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hollyfield tries a knee to the head but Brown blocks it.
Hollyfield with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brown has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hollyfield uses from the top position.
Brown controls Hollyfield momentarily but Hollyfield frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Hollyfield really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Brown's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hollyfield tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Hollyfield manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hollyfield steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brown.
Brown looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hollyfield closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hollyfield lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brown takes a knee right on the jaw!
Brown is rocked!
Tony Brown's cut is getting worse.
Hollyfield gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown can't get the takedown.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hollyfield lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Brown tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hollyfield smiles and moves away.
Hollyfield drives through and clinches with Brown against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollyfield tries a knee to the head but Brown blocks it.
Tyson Hollyfield seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hollyfield lands an elbow that stopped Brown in his tracks for a moment.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Hollyfield.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brown as Hollyfield tries to tie him up.
Hollyfield lands a knee to the head.
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tony Brown's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Hollyfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown seems to have got his legs back now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hollyfield creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hollyfield creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brown lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hollyfield throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hollyfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hollyfield obliges.
Hollyfield with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hollyfield lands a nice elbow.
Jeez, Tony Brown's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
Hollyfield throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A knee to the head by Hollyfield.
Hollyfield throws an elbow but it misses.
Hollyfield lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tony Brown's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tyson Hollyfield!
Tyson Hollyfield is the new lightweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional Tyson Hollyfield said 'Still undefeated at LW oh ya... come at me Bro!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sinbad Baba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank DeNino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baba's entrance music is King of Seven Seas. A fine choice. 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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180 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sinbad Baba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank DeNino!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baba misses with a hook.
DeNino uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Baba has time to react.
DeNino throws a lazy right hand but Baba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DeNino throws an overhand right that lands on Baba's shoulder, as Baba tries to avoid the shot.
Baba looks to land a left hand but DeNino moved out of range nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Baba.
A jab from DeNino misses.
Baba seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sinbad Baba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeNino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baba lands a slapping body shot.
No joy there for Baba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baba has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baba. DeNino does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeNino throws out a loose jab but Baba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Baba, right into the meat.
DeNino takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baba lands with a kick to the ribs.
Baba lands an uppercut out of nowhere! DeNino falls backwards - clearly groggy! Baba dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sinbad Baba!
A very excited looking Sinbad Baba 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Koko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Michael Koko enters the cage!
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Austin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Koko!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin misses with a series of wild punches.
Austin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Austin tries to bum rush Koko with a series of wild strikes but Koko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Koko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Koko tries to bum rush Austin with a series of wild strikes but Austin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Koko 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.
Koko scores with the left hand. Austin knows he should have avoided that one.
Austin scores with a one two! Koko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Austin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Koko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sloppy strikes from Austin. Those never looked like landing.
Koko ducks under a wild hook from Austin.
Austin fails in his attempt to clinch.
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!
Austin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Koko counters with an inside leg kick.
Austin throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Austin closes the distance but Koko moves to the side
and Koko counters with a good low kick that Austin was not able to check.
Austin throws a right hand that Koko ducks under and follows up with a left that Koko also avoids with ease.
Austin tries to clinch there but Koko circles away.
Austin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Austin darts in and clinches Koko up against the cage.
Austin has Koko pressed against the cage, preventing Koko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Austin tries to work over Koko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Austin can't find room to land a body shot as Koko controls the action.
Austin swings wildly with an uppercut but Koko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koko blocking some punches.
Koko breaks from the clinch.
Austin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koko manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin tries to clinch up but Koko circles away and keeps his distance.
Austin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Austin defending well as Koko loads up on a big left hand.
No joy there for Austin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Austin misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by Koko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Koko.
Austin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Koko counters with a nice right hand that sends Austin toppling to the canvas! Austin scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Koko finish him?!
Austin is rocked!
It looks like Jack Austin has been cut.
Austin misses with the combination.
Austin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Austin tries to clinch up but Koko circles away and keeps his distance.
Austin gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Austin.
Still in the clinch, Austin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Austin keeps control of Koko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Austin is trying to stall.
Austin tries to circle away but Koko has him pinned against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Austin.
Austin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A bit of stalling here from Austin.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Austin misses with a punch to the body.
Austin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Austin misses with a punch on the inside.
Austin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koko slips a jab and a cross from Austin.
Austin tries to clinch but Koko moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koko! But no joy.
Austin rushes Koko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Austin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Austin prevents Koko from breaking the clinch.
Austin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Austin lands a body shot.
Austin has Koko up against the cage in a clinch.
Austin can't find room to land a body shot as Koko controls the action.
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!
Austin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Our sources have told us that Austin has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Koko dodges an elbow strike from Austin.
Austin swings wildly with an uppercut but Koko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Austin breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Austin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Austin's cut.
That's time! Austin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Koko is looking to chop away at Austin's legs.
Austin throws a body punch but Koko moves out of range.
Koko tries a quick counter leg kick but Austin is wise to it.
No joy there for Austin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Austin does no damage.
Koko throws a wild body kick that Austin sees coming a mile off.
Koko cracks Austin with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Koko has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Austin to stand back up!
Oh Austin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Austin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Koko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Austin seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Austin moves to clinch but Koko breaks away
and Koko scores with a counter punch that sends Austin to the canvas! Koko smells blood - he's punishing Austin with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Austin has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Koko! Michael Koko retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Michael Koko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jaakko Savolainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JJ Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savolainen comes into the arena with Winning blaring out of the sound system. Thomas has chosen Linkin Park - In the End as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaakko Savolainen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, JJ Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savolainen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thomas misses with a straight left.
Thomas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A punch combination from Savolainen misses.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savolainen.
As Thomas looks to move away, Savolainen throws a big counter combo bu Thomas just gets out of the way.
Savolainen throws a hook but Thomas avoids it easily.
Thomas throws a right and a left that Savolainen avoids nicely.
Thomas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thomas's corner calls for a 1-2. Thomas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Savolainen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thomas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Savolainen!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thomas lands a really nice looking cross but Savolainen seems unphased.
Sloppy strikes from Savolainen. Those never looked like landing.
A shot to the liver by Thomas. Beautiful body shot.
Savolainen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thomas 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savolainen swinging wildly here.
Savolainen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Savolainen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thomas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Savolainen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thomas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Savolainen saw that one coming.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Savolainen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thomas scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Thomas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Thomas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savolainen.
A quick step to the side and Savolainen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savolainen throws a series of punches but Thomas avoids them all with ease.
Savolainen gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savolainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thomas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thomas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Savolainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thomas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savolainen. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas lands with a good body shot.
Savolainen slips under a jab from Thomas.
Thomas throws a hook but Savolainen blocks it.
A cross from Thomas lands.
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thomas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Savolainen is out of range.
Thomas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Savolainen slips a straight right by Thomas.
Savolainen lands a really nice looking cross but Thomas seems unphased.
Savolainen defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Savolainen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Savolainen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savolainen slips a jab from Thomas.
Savolainen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Savolainen tries to clinch there but Thomas circles away.
Savolainen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Savolainen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thomas.
Savolainen avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Savolainen throws a nice looking combination but Thomas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thomas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Savolainen walks into a left hand.
Savolainen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thomas.
Savolainen lands a two punch combo.
Thomas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Savolainen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Savolainen tries to clinch but Thomas moves out of range.
It seemed like Thomas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Savolainen feints a jab promting Thomas to slip. Savolainen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Thomas slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savolainen fails to land with a series of punches.
Thomas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Savolainen tries to move into range but Thomas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thomas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thomas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thomas connects with a right hand. Savolainen shakes it off.
Savolainen tries to bum rush Thomas with a series of wild strikes but Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Savolainen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thomas backs up against the cage.
Savolainen has managed to clinch.
Thomas lands a hook that snaps the head of Savolainen backwards.
Savolainen blocking some punches.
Savolainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Savolainen throws a series of punches but Thomas avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Savolainen misses.
Savolainen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thomas circles away quickly and effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas lands a nice shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Savolainen. Those never looked like landing.
Savolainen ducks right into an uppercut from Thomas.
Savolainen takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JJ Thomas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Savolainen avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Thomas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thomas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Savolainen misses with a double jab
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
Jaakko Savolainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Thomas - just one landing.
Savolainen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Savolainen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A big left from Thomas misses.
Thomas throws a body shot but no joy.
Savolainen 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.
Savolainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thomas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Savolainen punishes Thomas's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savolainen wants to clinch.
Thomas connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savolainen scores with a one two! Thomas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Savolainen works over Thomas's head and body with a nice combination.
Savolainen throws a big shot that misses.
Savolainen doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomas circles away.
Thomas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thomas.
Savolainen throws a nice looking combination but Thomas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Savolainen doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomas circles away.
Savolainen blocks a jab.
Thomas misses with a straight left.
Savolainen is looking to wear down Thomas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Savolainen throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
Thomas throws out a counter right but Savolainen avoids it with no problem.
Thomas throws a nice looking combination but Savolainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thomas fails to land with a series of punches.
JJ Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savolainen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thomas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Savolainen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thomas is looking for the big counter here.
Savolainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savolainen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Savolainen throws a series of punches but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've been told by Savolainen's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Savolainen misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Savolainen. Those never looked like landing.
Savolainen throws a hook but Thomas avoids it easily.
Savolainen is looking to clinch.
Thomas lands a nice hook to Savolainen's body. Savolainen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Savolainen moves to clinch but Thomas breaks away
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.
Savolainen throws a nice looking combination but Thomas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Savolainen slips a jab from Thomas.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thomas.
Savolainen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thomas digs a good hook to Savolainen's body.
Thomas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thomas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savolainen misses with a body shot.
Savolainen throws a series of punches but Thomas avoids them all with ease.
Savolainen clinches up with Thomas and pushes him back against the cage.
Savolainen takes a shot to the head.
Thomas throws a punch but it's blocked by Savolainen.
Savolainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Savolainen slips a straight right by Thomas.
Savolainen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circle momentarily. Savolainen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Savolainen connects with a body shot.
Savolainen catches Thomas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Savolainen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Savolainen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thomas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Savolainen thinking.
Thomas stuns Savolainen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas misses with a few strikes there.
Jaakko Savolainen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Savolainen lands with a nice combination. Thomas backs away looking to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savolainen defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas throws a body shot but no joy.
Savolainen fails to land with a series of punches.
Savolainen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Savolainen moves away and avoids it.
Savolainen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thomas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Savolainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas keeps the fight on the outside.
Thomas takes a swing at Savolainen's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Thomas misses.
Savolainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Thomas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Savolainen.
Thomas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Jaakko Savolainen has been cut.
Jab by Thomas.
Thomas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Savolainen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JJ Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jaakko Savolainen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Thomas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Savolainen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Thomas eats them both and turns towards Savolainen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Savolainen looks to land a combination. Thomas sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Savolainen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thomas backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas throws a body punch but Savolainen moves out of range.
Thomas cracks Savolainen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Savolainen throws a right hand that Thomas ducks under and follows up with a left that Thomas also avoids with ease.
Thomas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Thomas takes a swing at Savolainen's ribcage but misses.
Savolainen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thomas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thomas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Savolainen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Savolainen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Thomas.
Savolainen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thomas to score with a decent uppercut.
Thomas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Savolainen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thomas.
Savolainen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas connects with a body shot that sends Savolainen's belly button to the back.
Savolainen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Savolainen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
No joy there for Savolainen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Savolainen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thomas to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab from Thomas finds it's way through Savolainen's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Savolainen.
Thomas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savolainen tries to clinch but Thomas moves out of range.
Savolainen misses with a double jab.
Thomas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
Savolainen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Savolainen cracks Thomas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Savolainen lands with a shot to the body.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thomas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A right-left combo lands from Savolainen.
Thomas lands an overhand right.
Thomas scores with a hook.
Thomas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas scores with a three punch combo!
Savolainen works over Thomas's head and body with a nice combination.
Savolainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Savolainen looks to land a combination but Thomas avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
Thomas slips a jab and a cross from Savolainen.
Thomas unleashes a big counter combination but Savolainen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Thomas throws a right and a left that both miss.
A swing and a miss from Thomas.
Good exchange - Thomas coming out on top.
Thomas lunges at Savolainen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Savolainen's hand.
Savolainen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Savolainen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thomas.
Savolainen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thomas on the side of the head.
Savolainen is working the combinations to good effect here.
Thomas cracks Savolainen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Savolainen throws a right hand that Thomas ducks under and follows up with a left that Thomas also avoids with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas scores with a jab to the head.
A combination from Savolainen does no damage.
Thomas throws out a counter right but Savolainen avoids it with no problem.
Savolainen misses with a few strikes there.
Thomas tests Savolainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savolainen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thomas throws a looping overhand right but Savolainen ducks down to avoid it.
Thomas throws a series of punches but Savolainen avoids them all with ease.
Savolainen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thomas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thomas slips a jab and a cross from Savolainen.
Thomas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thomas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Savolainen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thomas lands a jab to the head.
Thomas scores with a nice right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Savolainen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thomas counters with a nice body shot.
Savolainen doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomas circles away.
Thomas throws out a counter right but Savolainen avoids it with no problem.
Savolainen closes the distance and clinches.
Savolainen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but JJ Thomas just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Jaakko Savolainen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Savolainen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Thomas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Savolainen is looking for a counter combo.
Savolainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thomas.
Jab by Thomas.
Savolainen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thomas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Savolainen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thomas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Savolainen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thomas scrambles back to his feet.
Savolainen swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
A punch combination from Savolainen misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savolainen stalks Thomas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thomas's face. Thomas staggers backwards, shaken.
Savolainen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savolainen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thomas lands a nice hook to Savolainen's body. Savolainen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Savolainen misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Savolainen. Those never looked like landing.
Thomas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Savolainen.
Savolainen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Thomas misses with a double jab.
Savolainen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thomas throws a body punch but Savolainen moves out of range.
Savolainen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thomas lands a jab.
Thomas cracks Savolainen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Savolainen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thomas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Savolainen.
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!
Savolainen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thomas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Savolainen walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savolainen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Savolainen throws a right and a left that Thomas avoids nicely.
Savolainen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Savolainen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Thomas lands a glancing blow to the side of Savolainen's head.
Thomas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Savolainen.
Thomas cracks Savolainen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Savolainen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A combination from Savolainen does no damage.
Thomas dodges the punch combination from Savolainen.
Savolainen drops his hands momentarily and Thomas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
No joy there for Savolainen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Savolainen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Savolainen saw that one coming.
Savolainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
No joy there for Savolainen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Savolainen wants to clinch up but Thomas keeps it at a distance.
Savolainen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Savolainen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thomas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Savolainen wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Thomas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Savolainen looks to land a combination but Thomas avoids it well.
Savolainen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thomas.
Savolainen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Savolainen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Savolainen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Savolainen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thomas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Savolainen scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas scores with a body shot.
Savolainen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Savolainen closes the distance and clinches.
Savolainen breaks from the clinch.
Savolainen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Savolainen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Savolainen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savolainen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thomas lands a nice shot that snaps Savolainen's head back.
Savolainen throws a nice looking combination but Thomas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but JJ Thomas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jaakko Savolainen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Savolainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Savolainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Thomas.
A punch combination from Savolainen misses.
Despite the aggression on Thomas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Thomas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Thomas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thomas throws a right and a left that Savolainen avoids nicely.
Thomas connects with a right hand. Savolainen shakes it off.
Savolainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Thomas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Thomas.
Thomas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Savolainen.
Thomas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thomas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A left and a right from Savolainen both land. Nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Thomas - just one landing.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thomas has a couple of punches blocked by Savolainen.
Savolainen blocks an uppercut.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Savolainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Savolainen backwards.
Thomas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas lands a hook that snaps the head of Savolainen backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savolainen blocks an uppercut.
Thomas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas misses with the head strike.
Thomas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Savolainen blocks an uppercut.
Thomas misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
Thomas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Savolainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thomas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Savolainen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
JJ Thomas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Savolainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thomas throws a punch but it's blocked by Savolainen.
Savolainen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Savolainen tries to break free but Thomas pushes him back against the cage.
Savolainen has had enough of the clinch but Thomas keeps him there for the moment.
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside.
Savolainen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Savolainen is trying to break free.
Thomas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Savolainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Savolainen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savolainen is trying to push Thomas away but Thomas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Savolainen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thomas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Savolainen is trying to push Thomas away but Thomas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Savolainen has had enough of the clinch but Thomas keeps him there for the moment.
Savolainen is trying to force a seperation but Thomas has the dominant position.
Thomas throws a punch but it's blocked by Savolainen.
Thomas throws a head punch that misses.
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside.
Jaakko Savolainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Savolainen pushes Thomas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thomas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thomas misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
JJ Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thomas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 45:50
Judge George Francis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JJ Thomas! JJ Thomas retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking JJ Thomas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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