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Death Squad 200:Baba vs Thomas PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 20 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Diaz quickly recovers to half guard.
Diaz tries to kick Escobar off but Escobar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Escobar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Escobar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Escobar wants to pass to mount but Diaz is defending the position.
Escobar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz trying to hold on to Escobar's head to control him but Escobar postures up.
Escobar content to control rather than advance.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Escobar has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Escobar is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Escobar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Escobar decides to stand and escape the position.
Diaz gets caught napping as Escobar dives in and scores a takedown. Diaz manages to retain guard.
Escobar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz working for submissions but it's allowed Escobar to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Escobar has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Escobar stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Diaz to get to his feet.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Escobar.
Diaz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Escobar on the side of the head.
Escobar feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Escobar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
It looks like Escobar might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz working for submissions but it's allowed Escobar to get to half guard.
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Escobar pulls his head out easily.
Diaz is trying to stand.
Well, if Escobar is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diaz won't allow Escobar to pass to mount.
Escobar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
More stalling from Escobar.
Diaz wants to control but Escobar is keeping busy.
Escobar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Diaz is trying to stand up here but Escobar is controlling him well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Escobar punishes Diaz's body with a nice straight punch.
Escobar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Diaz is looking for a triangle but Escobar pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escobar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Escobar is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Escobar dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Escobar shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Escobar showed some decent athleticism there.
Escobar controlling the pace.
Diaz pushes Escobar off looking to stand but Escobar dives back in and keeps control.
Escobar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz tries to kick Escobar off but Escobar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Escobar is looking to advance position but Diaz won't allow it.
Well, if Escobar is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar is continuing to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Escobar slips a straight right by Diaz.
Escobar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Escobar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Diaz's half guard.
Escobar trying to pass the guard but Diaz defending well.
Still in half guard, Escobar seems content to control.
Diaz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Diaz pushes Escobar off looking to stand but Escobar dives back in and keeps control.
Escobar slows the pace down in half guard.
Escobar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Diaz tries to kick Escobar off in order to stand up. Escobar Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face as Escobar controls the position.
Escobar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Escobar has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
Escobar takes a little break here. Diaz wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Escobar throws an elbow but Diaz slips to the side and avoids it well.
Escobar controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Escobar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diaz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Diaz tries to improve position but can't.
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.
Escobar staying calm.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Escobar.
Escobar advances to full mount.
Diaz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Escobar controlling the position easily from mount.
Diaz can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Escobar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Escobar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Escobar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Escobar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Escobar defends it easily.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Escobar controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz has his foot on Escobar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Escobar works his way back into a safe position though.
Escobar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Escobar postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Escobar feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Diaz is looking for a triangle but Escobar pushes his legs off easily.
Escobar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Escobar stands and throws Diaz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nick Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Escobar is staying tight to Diaz's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
The ground and pound from Escobar seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Diaz is being controlled here.
Escobar throws a strike aimed at the side of Diaz's head but Diaz avoids it well.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Diaz is looking to reverse the position.
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.
Escobar controls the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Diaz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Escobar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar.
Escobar shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Escobar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Yet more stalling tactics from Escobar.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Escobar trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Escobar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Escobar 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Escobar!
Ryan Escobar tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Macotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Myles Newell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macotti comes to the cage accompanied by Drown - Theory of a Deadman. Myles Newell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marco Macotti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Myles Newell!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macotti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newell.
Newell just misses with a punch to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Newell!
Newell scores with a body shot.
Newell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Macotti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Newell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Newell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Newell throws a looping overhand right but Macotti ducks down to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Newell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Newell has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Macotti is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Macotti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Newell punishes Macotti's body with a nice straight punch.
Newell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Macotti rather than just go for the knockout.
Macotti shoots in and bounces Newell off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newell is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Macotti stopping the sweep attempt from Newell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macotti works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Macotti is looking to take a break and control but Newell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macotti passes to side control.
Macotti in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Macotti tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Macotti has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Macotti goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Newell rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Macotti's guard! Nice work there by Newell!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macotti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Newell lands a couple of elbows.
Newell trying to control but Macotti is working from the bottom.
Macotti seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Macotti manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Newell manages to get himself to full guard.
Macotti trying to control but Newell is working from the bottom.
Macotti is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Macotti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macotti has gone for a leg lock! Newell slips out almost immediately though and dives into Macotti's guard.
Newell lands a couple of digs.
Newell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Newell tries to score with some ground and pound. Macotti controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The strikes coming from Newell are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Newell taking a breather here.
Macotti gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Macotti gets full guard.
Newell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Macotti manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Newell manages to get himself to full guard.
Macotti wants to pass the guard but Newell is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newell doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Newell has momentary wrist control but Macotti slips an elbow through the middle.
Macotti tries to free his leg and advance position but Newell is retaining full guard.
Newell is trying to control the position but Macotti postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Myles Newell will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Macotti is looking to clinch but Newell is avoiding it.
Macotti avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Newell throws a leg kick but Macotti sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Newell lands a really nice looking cross but Macotti seems unphased.
Macotti tries to clinch up.
Macotti fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Newell avoids it really well and circles away.
Newell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Newell throws a leg kick which misses Macotti's front leg but catches the back leg as Macotti tries to avoid it.
Newell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Newell attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newell lands with a shot to the body.
Newell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Macotti moves away.
Macotti misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Newell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Newell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Macotti manages to avoid it.
Newell swats away the attempt to clinch by Macotti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Newell.
An inside leg kick from Newell misses.
Macotti takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Newell drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Newell is working Macotti over with some ground and pound from side control.
Newell cracks Macotti with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ground and pound from Newell seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Macotti takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Newell lands a decent elbow from side control.
Macotti misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Newell tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macotti wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Macotti manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Newell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Macotti with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Macotti is pressing down on Newell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Newell throws a sloppy strike and Macotti has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Newell is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Macotti!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marco Macotti!
A very excited looking Marco Macotti 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Gragula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Page has chosen The Hand That Feeds as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Viktor Gragula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Page!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gragula dives in for a single leg takedown but Page sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Page throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gragula.
Page looks to score with a jab to the body but Gragula is just out of range.
Page connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Page throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gragula closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Page did well to prevent Gragula getting side control.
Gragula is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gragula performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Page tries to kick Gragula off but Gragula keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gragula wants to free his trapped foot but Page is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've been hearing that Gragula has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page is looking to get back to is feet but Gragula passes into side control.
Page is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Gragula advances to mount.
Gragula with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Page trying desperately to get to his feet.
Gragula landing punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gragula is working for a guillotine from mount but Page frees his head quite easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gragula looking to ground and pound but Page is blocking nicely.
Gragula is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Page has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Page!
Gragula is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Page prevents Gragula from getting back to his feet.
Gragula has a closed guard, preventing Page from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gragula throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Page wants to stand but Gragula is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gragula is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Page is aware though and is defending well.
Gragula is looking for a triangle but Page pushes his legs off easily.
Page tries to stand but Gragula is controlling from the bottom.
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.
Gragula escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Page gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gragula looking to control but Page passes into half guard.
Page stops Gragula from getting back to his feet.
Page tries to stand and escape but Gragula is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gragula actively working from the bottom here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jab from Page.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Viktor Gragula will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gragula steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Page.
Gragula attempts a counter takedown but Page avoids it well and moves away.
Gragula moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Page looks to land a left hand but Gragula moved out of range nicely.
Page slaps away a takedown attempt from Gragula, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Page looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice takedown defense from Page. No joy for Gragula on that attempt.
Page lands with an overhand left.
Page thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gragula feinted with a counter takedown.
Page throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gragula.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page misses with an uppercut.
Gragula changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Page scores with a jab.
Page looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gragula dives in for a single leg takedown but Page sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Gragula. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gragula sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Page lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gragula blocks a head kick by Page.
Gragula attempts a counter takedown but Page avoids it well and moves away.
Page misses with a series of wild punches.
Gragula feinted with a counter takedown.
Page misses with a combination
and Gragula counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gragula.
Page preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gragula trying to control but Page is working from the bottom.
Page is looking to stand up but Gragula isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gragula gets to his feet - Page follows without any prompting.
Page throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gragula sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Page dips to his left and cracks Gragula with an uppercut!
Gragula moves out of range as Page strikes.
Gragula half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Page throws a head kick that misses
and Gragula counters with a single leg into guard. Page didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gragula drops back, looking for a kneebar! Page looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Page looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Page!
Gragula sneaks back into half guard.
Page tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Gragula.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page escapes and gets back to his feet.
Page throws the kick towards the body but Gragula avoids it.
Gragula is looking for a counter combo.
Page misses with a straight right.
Gragula seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Page cracks Gragula with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gragula shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Page wants to get back to his feet.
Gragula is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Page defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gragula is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gragula is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Page is trying to stand back up but Gragula is controlling him
Gragula looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gragula is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Page has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Page 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!
Page throws a right and a left that Gragula avoids nicely.
Gragula changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Page misses the shot to the body.
Kyle Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Page throws a hook but Gragula avoids it easily.
Gragula changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Page scores with a punch to the head.
A swing and a miss from Page.
Page misses with a hook. Gragula ducked under it nicely.
Gragula feinted with a counter takedown.
Gragula darts in looking for a takedown but Page gets double underhooks and turns Gragula into the cage.
Page connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Page throws a right and a left that Gragula avoids nicely.
Gragula was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gragula on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gragula tries to score a power double leg takedown but Page sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gragula somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page misses with a looping left.
Gragula slips under a jab.
Kyle Page is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gragula tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Page paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Page stuffs the takedown attempt from Gragula. Gragula gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Gragula. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Page looks to land a right hand but Gragula moved out of range.
Page swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Page tests Gragula's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Page keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Page scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gragula doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gragula moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Page throws an overhand right that lands on Gragula's shoulder, as Gragula tries to avoid the shot.
Page misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gragula.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gragula.
Gragula shoots in for a takedown but Page shows good takedown defense.
Gragula on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gragula clinches with his opponent.
Gragula keeps control of Page as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Page's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gragula fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Page! But no joy.
Page misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gragula bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice body punch from Page.
Page has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Page swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gragula slips a jab from Page.
A shot to the liver by Page. Beautiful body shot.
Page works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A big left from Page misses.
Page misses with a looping right.
Kyle Page seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gragula misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page throws a series of punches but Gragula moves out of range.
Gragula half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Page throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gragula counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gragula is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Page is just riding it out for now. Gragula eventually gives up the hold.
Gragula is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Page has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gragula is looking for a kimura but Page is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gragula to get the leverage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Page comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Page has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Page!
During a confident post fight interview, Kyle Page thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Viktor Gragula was interviewed post fight and said 'I hate werewolves'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikey Havoc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hideya Kaayi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Havoc comes to the cage accompanied by Ready Steady Go. Hideya Kaayi told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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216 lbs
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193 lbs
8 - 8 - 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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikey Havoc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hideya Kaayi!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Havoc rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kaayi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kaayi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Mikey Havoc has been cut.
Havoc lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kaayi 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.
Havoc 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.
Havoc tries to move into range but Kaayi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kaayi swinging wildly here.
Kaayi misses with a body shot.
Havoc throws a hook to the side of Kaayi's head but Kaayi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kaayi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kaayi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Havoc stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kaayi, as that shot connected.
Decent striking displayed by Havoc there.
Kaayi throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Havoc tumbling to the canvas!
Mikey Havoc's cut is getting worse.
Kaayi told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Havoc keeping moving, preventing Kaayi from controlling successfully.
Kaayi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Havoc is looking to stand up but Kaayi isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaayi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kaayi wants to pass the guard but Havoc is keeping the position.
Kaayi advances to half guard.
Havoc is trying to stand.
Kaayi passes to side control.
Kaayi trying to control the action but Havoc is working from the bottom.
Kaayi throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Havoc works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Havoc wants to get back to his feet.
Kaayi trying to control the action but Havoc is working from the bottom.
Havoc pushes Kaayi off looking to stand but Kaayi dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kaayi with a nice cross.
Kaayi wants to clinch up but Havoc keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaayi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaayi looks for the body kick but Havoc saw that one coming.
Kaayi tries to clinch up but Havoc circles away and keeps his distance.
Kaayi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Havoc's head backwards.
Mikey Havoc's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kaayi connects with a jab.
Kaayi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Havoc to score with a decent uppercut.
Havoc displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaayi throws out the jab.
Kaayi stuns Havoc with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kaayi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Havoc had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Havoc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaayi.
Kaayi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Havoc avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Havoc keeps the fight on the outside.
Havoc lands an overhand right.
Hideya Kaayi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaayi wants to clinch up but Havoc keeps it at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Kaayi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Havoc.
Kaayi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jeez, Mikey Havoc's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mikey Havoc's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hideya Kaayi!
Hideya Kaayi really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Kore Fight Nutrition [TG] logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Nevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Slade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Nevsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyrone Slade!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slade throws a head kick that misses
and Nevsky counters with a takedown into side control.
Nevsky is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Slade knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nevsky wants to control but Slade is keeping him busy.
Nevsky 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slade tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nevsky wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nevsky working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Slade is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slade is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Slade's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Slade is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Slade looking for a sweep but Nevsky has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Nevsky wants to control the action but instead Slade gets a body lock and reverses into Nevsky's guard! Nice work!
Slade is looking to work some ground and pound but Nevsky has wrist control.
Nevsky wants to get back to his feet but Slade is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Slade lands a couple of digs.
Slade trying to control the position from guard on top but Nevsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nevsky pushes Slade off and gets back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nevsky is defended easily by Slade.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slade throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nevsky.
Jab by Slade.
Slade thows a leg kick but Nevsky checks it
and Nevsky counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nevsky postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Slade is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nevsky, into his guard.
Slade is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nevsky pushes Slade off and scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nevsky is defended easily by Slade.
Slade unleashes a big counter combination but Nevsky bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Nevsky feints and as Slade raises his hands in defense, Nevsky changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nevsky engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nevsky connects with a couple of short punches.
Nevsky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Slade seems keen to control Nevsky's posture.
Slade is looking to sweep but instead, Nevsky has passed into half guard.
Slade gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Nevsky dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Slade swinging wildly here.
Nevsky feinted with a counter takedown.
Slade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nevsky avoids the head kick by Slade.
A slapping leg kick lands for Slade.
Nevsky shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Slade as he avoids it easily.
Nevsky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slade can do to turn this around?
Nevsky shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Slade defends it nicely.
Nevsky is trying hard to land a takedown here. Slade sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Nevsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nevsky shoots for a takedown but Slade saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Slade moves out of range as Nevsky strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slade scores with a push kick.
Nice body punch from Slade.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nevsky doesn't manage to clinch there - Slade circles away.
Slade connects with a single shot there.
Slade is looking to slow Nevsky down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevsky shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Slade sprawls well. Slade wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nevsky gets slowly back to his feet.
Slade appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nevsky doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tyrone Slade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slade scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Alexander Nevsky has been cut.
Slade swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Slade throws out a leg kick but Nevsky moves out of range and Slade only half commits.
Nevsky moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nevsky is rocked!
Tyrone Slade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slade throws an uppercut from hell that sends Nevsky clean off his feet! He's out cold! Slade stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyrone Slade!
Alexander Nevsky spoke after the fight, saying 'Well ... what can I say ... my opponent was better than me tonight and congratulations for him! But I will come back strong and better prepared next time and put on a show for you guys !!!!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rami Sebei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by TNT by AC DC. Sebei has chosen The Bouncing Souls - Ole as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rami Sebei!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sebei gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Sebei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brown seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sebei for as long as he can get away with.
Sebei keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sebei had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily.
Brown advances position into side control!
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.
Sebei is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Sebei is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sebei tries to buck Brown off but Brown is having none of it.
Brown tries for a kimura but Sebei is defending well.
Sebei regains half guard.
Brown is looking to stall here but Sebei recovers full guard.
Brown thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sebei working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sebei had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily.
Sebei keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Sebei is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown defends well.
Sebei looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sebei escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sebei throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Brown escapes and throws Sebei's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sebei manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sebei is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
Brown takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brown is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brown seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sebei does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sebei slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control but Sebei is working from the bottom.
Brown is posturing up here but Sebei has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Brown tries to roll out but it's too tight and Brown has to tap! Slick submission there by Sebei!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rami Sebei!
A very excited looking Rami Sebei 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Chin Checker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abe Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Checker kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Time to Fight. Bradley has chosen Doesn't Remind Me -Audioslave as his entrance music. Abe Bradley has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Chin Checker's chin.
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180 lbs
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178 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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chin Checker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abe Bradley!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradley explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bradley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bradley tries to move into range but Checker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bradley tries to bum rush Checker with a series of wild strikes but Checker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Checker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Abe Bradley has been cut.
Bradley checks a leg kick nicely.
Checker looks to land a left hand but Bradley moved out of range nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Bradley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bradley blocks a jab.
Bradley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Checker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bradley moves away.
Bradley unleashes a big counter combination but Checker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bradley takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Checker misses with a body shot.
Checker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Checker punishes Bradley's body with a nice straight punch.
Checker connects with a crisp jab.
Checker lands a body shot.
Checker clobbers Bradley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bradley is rocked!
That has opened up Abe Bradley's cut even more.
Checker connects with a single shot there.
Bradley is still on wobbly legs! Can Checker finish him?
Checker connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Bradley out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chin Checker!
Chin Checker bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samir Kahric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kahric's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, When I Die - Genocide(Jusuf Dzilic). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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170 lbs
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31
177 lbs
18 - 9 - 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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Samir Kahric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahric uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rogers.
Rogers looks to land a combination but Kahric avoids it well.
Kahric ducks under a wild hook from Rogers.
Kahric shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Rogers to counter with a crisp jab.
Rogers throws a series of punches but Kahric moves out of range.
No luck for Kahric with that takedown attempt.
Kahric gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rogers counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samir Kahric. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rogers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kahric.
Kahric fails with a takedown attempt.
Rogers appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahric showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rogers.
Kahric is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rogers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rogers is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rogers throws a looping overhand right but Kahric ducks down to avoid it.
Kahric shoots in for a takedown but Rogers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kahric shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rogers pinned against the cage. Rogers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kahric closes the distance and clinches up with Rogers, looking for a takedown. Kahric pushes Rogers against the cage but Rogers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It seemed like Rogers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sam Rogers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kahric has his takedown stuffed
and Rogers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kahric uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rogers.
Kahric dives in and grabs Rogers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rogers pushes down on Kahric's head and hops out.
Rogers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rogers throws a hook but Kahric blocks it.
Nice uppercut there from Rogers.
Kahric shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rogers as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahric is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rogers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kahric dodges the punch combination from Rogers.
Kahric shoots in looking for a takedown but Rogers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kahric's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rogers lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rogers digs a good body shot into Kahric's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rogers connects with a body shot that sends Kahric's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed right hand from Rogers misses the target.
Kahric gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rogers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kahric manages to avoid it.
Rogers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rogers wants it to stay on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kahric.
Kahric is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rogers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kahric has his takedown stuffed
and Rogers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahric shoots for a double leg takedown but Rogers sprawls well. He's pushed Kahric's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Samir Kahric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogers works Kahric's body with a nice hook.
Rogers throws an overhand right that lands on Kahric's shoulder, as Kahric tries to avoid the shot.
Rogers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kahric.
Rogers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kahric shoots in for a takedown but Rogers shows good takedown defense.
Rogers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kahric circles away quickly and effectively.
Rogers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rogers misses with a straight right.
Rogers connects with a body shot.
Kahric fails with the takedown.
Rogers throws a jab but it's blocked by Kahric.
Rogers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rogers! But no joy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kahric is defended easily by Rogers.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahric takes one on the button.
Kahric tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rogers swivels and escapes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rogers misses with a hook. Kahric ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Rogers. Those never looked like landing.
Nice sprawl there from Rogers as Kahric shoots in.
Rogers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rogers lands a nice shot that snaps Kahric's head back.
Rogers throws a jab but it's blocked by Kahric.
Kahric changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rogers scores with a hook to the body. Kahric takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rogers is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kahric had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kahric uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rogers.
Kahric fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Rogers dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kahric is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rogers.
Rogers stuffs the takedown.
Kahric fails miserably 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samir Kahric. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogers feints a jab promting Kahric to slip. Rogers then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kahric slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rogers lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers leaves Kahric with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rogers scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahric shoots in for a takedown but Rogers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kahric shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rogers as he avoids it easily.
Rogers throws a right and a left that Kahric avoids nicely.
Kahric is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rogers.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kahric might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kahric takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kahric shoots in and drives through. Rogers sprawls well.
Rogers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kahric is defended easily by Rogers.
Kahric dives in for a single leg takedown but Rogers sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rogers dips to his left and cracks Kahric with an uppercut!
Rogers throws a series of punches but Kahric moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Rogers.
Kahric goes for a double leg but Rogers avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rogers continues to drive forward.
Rogers let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
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!
Kahric shoots for a double leg takedown but Rogers sprawls well. He's pushed Kahric's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rogers connects with the punch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kahric. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers sizes up Kahric with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kahric doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rogers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rogers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rogers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rogers looks to score with a jab to the body but Kahric is just out of range.
Rogers lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rogers misses with a hook. Kahric ducked under it nicely.
Rogers stuffs the takedown attempt from Kahric. Kahric gets slowly back to his feet.
Rogers tries to bum rush Kahric with a series of wild strikes but Kahric uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kahric's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rogers connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kahric scrambles back to his feet.
Kahric uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rogers.
Rogers throws a hook but Kahric blocks it.
Kahric feinted with a counter takedown.
Kahric shoots in and drives through. Rogers sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahric shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rogers sprawls well. Rogers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kahric gets slowly back to his feet.
Rogers throws a series of punches but Kahric avoids them all with ease.
A swing and a miss from Rogers.
Kahric keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rogers throws an overhand right that lands on Kahric's shoulder, as Kahric tries to avoid the shot.
Rogers connects with the punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rogers.
Kahric has his takedown stuffed
and Rogers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rogers misses with a few strikes there.
Rogers throws a series of punches but Kahric moves out of range.
Sam Rogers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kahric avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sam Rogers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahric slips under a jab from Rogers.
Rogers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rogers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kahric tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rogers defends well and Kahric ends up having to push Rogers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kahric shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rogers but Rogers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kahric ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rogers throws a series of punches but Kahric avoids them all with ease.
Kahric staying out of range there.
Rogers thows a left - swing and a miss!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rogers.
Rogers misses the shot to the body.
Kahric feinted with a counter takedown.
Rogers closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rogers gets caught napping as Kahric dives in and scores a takedown. Rogers manages to retain guard.
Rogers is looking to stand up but Kahric isn't so interested in that idea.
Kahric has gone for a leg lock! Rogers slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kahric's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Rogers 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!
Rogers lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kahric closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rogers circles away.
Kahric closes the distance and clinches up with Rogers, looking for a takedown. Kahric pushes Rogers against the cage but Rogers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Rogers misses the target.
Rogers looks to score with a jab to the body but Kahric is just out of range.
Kahric attempts a counter takedown but Rogers avoids it well and moves away.
Kahric shoots in and gets a takedown into Rogers's guard.
Rogers wants to stand up but Kahric is controlling him.
Kahric has gone for a leg lock! Rogers slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kahric's guard.
Rogers has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kahric is proving hard to escape from.
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.
Rogers controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kahric looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kahric being controlled here, momentarily.
Rogers trying to control but Kahric is working from the bottom.
Rogers is looking to stand up but Kahric won't let him.
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.
Kahric is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rogers advances to half guard.
Rogers trying to pass the guard but Kahric defending well.
Rogers is still trying to improve position.
Kahric looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kahric looking for subs from the bottom but Rogers mounts him!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rogers fails to move to back control.
Rogers is looking to stand but Kahric has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahric gets back to half guard.
Rogers slows the pace down in half guard.
Rogers tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kahric.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers decides to stand up.
Kahric avoids the body shot from Rogers.
Kahric fails with the takedown.
Rogers throws out a counter right but Kahric avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samir Kahric. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kahric takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers tries to bum rush Kahric with a series of wild strikes but Kahric uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kahric looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rogers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kahric manages to avoid it.
Rogers misses with a series of wild punches.
Kahric shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rogers sprawls well. Rogers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kahric gets slowly back to his feet.
Rogers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rogers looks to land a left hand but Kahric moved out of range nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kahric shoots in looking for a takedown but Rogers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kahric's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kahric misses with a takedown attempt - Rogers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Rogers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rogers has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 25:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Rogers!
After the fight, Sam Rogers was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jaakko Savolainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank DeNino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savolainen comes to the cage accompanied by Winning. Jaakko Savolainen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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179 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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jaakko Savolainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank DeNino!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savolainen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DeNino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Savolainen misses with a takedown
and DeNino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
DeNino tries to bum rush Savolainen with a series of wild strikes but Savolainen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
DeNino throws a leg kick which misses Savolainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Savolainen tries to avoid it.
DeNino connects with a crisp jab.
DeNino lands a nice shot that snaps Savolainen's head back.
Savolainen moves to clinch but DeNino breaks away
and DeNino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooh a lovely combination from Savolainen sends DeNino down but not out. Savolainen dives into side control looking to finish.
It looks like Frank DeNino has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeNino tries to bench press Savolainen off him but Savolainen keeps the position.
DeNino is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Savolainen working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savolainen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Savolainen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
DeNino is trying to control Savolainen's posture but Savolainen avoids it.
Savolainen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by DeNino, who protects the arm well.
DeNino tries to bench press Savolainen off him but Savolainen keeps the position.
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.
Savolainen stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A head kick by DeNino misses
and Savolainen counters with a straight that turns DeNino's legs to rubber! Savolainen pushes forward with more strikes and DeNino goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaakko Savolainen!
Jaakko Savolainen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sinbad Baba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JJ Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Baba might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to King of Seven Seas. Thomas has chosen Linkin Park - In the End as his entrance music. 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 JJ Thomas was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sinbad Baba!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JJ Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baba lands a jab to the head.
Baba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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.
Thomas pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Baba back to the cage. Thomas follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
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.
Nice takedown defense from Baba. No joy for Thomas on that attempt.
Thomas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Baba connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thomas throws out a loose jab but Baba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas takes a swing at Baba's ribcage but misses.
Baba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baba as he jumps to the side.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baba manages to avoid it.
Baba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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!
Baba works the jab nicely.
Thomas lands an overhand right.
Thomas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Baba defends it nicely.
Sinbad Baba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JJ Thomas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baba.
Sinbad Baba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Thomas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thomas throws a leg kick but Baba sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thomas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Baba's head.
Thomas fails with the takedown.
Baba looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Baba lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Baba scores with a jab to the head.
Thomas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baba as he jumps to the side.
Thomas digs a good body shot into Baba's ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Baba.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas throws a hook but Baba avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baba scores with a jab. Thomas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baba.
Thomas lands a nice shot that snaps Baba's head back.
Thomas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baba is fending him off so far but Thomas persists. Nope, Baba circles away and we're back to standing.
Thomas misses with a takedown
enabling Baba to counter with a crisp jab.
Baba misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thomas! But no joy.
Baba misses with a straight right.
Baba takes one to the chin there.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baba moves away.
Thomas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Baba.
It looked like Baba was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Baba throws a series of punches but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thomas connects with a crisp jab.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Baba fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thomas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baba lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Thomas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baba connects with the punch.
Thomas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Thomas misses.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Baba sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Baba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baba misses with a few strikes there.
Thomas loads up on a big right hand but Baba slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Baba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Baba throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Thomas colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Baba as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Thomas is left battered and dazed whilst Baba and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sinbad Baba!
Sinbad Baba is the new welterweight champion!
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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