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Tradition XXXI PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryo Yoshida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andreas Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Andersson's choice of entrance music: ZZ Top - Tube Snake Boogie. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Brawler
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryo Yoshida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andreas Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yoshida, pushing him back against the cage.
Yoshida has hold of one of Andersson's legs. Andersson is fighting the takedown attempt but Yoshida gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Yoshida throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Andersson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Yoshida knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Andersson on the ground.
Andersson moves nicely into side control.
Yoshida tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Andersson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Yoshida is not content to let Andersson control the position.
Yoshida is looking for a sweep.
Andersson trying to control the position but Yoshida is working away.
Andersson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Yoshida's shoulder. That is not cool.
Yoshida manages to get back to half guard.
Yoshida looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida trying to control from the bottom.
Andersson wants to free his trapped foot but Yoshida is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yoshida is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Andersson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Andersson's back!
Andersson is in bad spot here.
Andersson just trying to survive but Yoshida is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andersson covering up well and avoiding damage.
Andersson showing good submission defense here.
Andersson covering up well under a series of strikes from Yoshida.
Even with his hooks in, Yoshida manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Andersson wants to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida looking for the choke but no joy.
Yoshida is not going to allow Andersson to sit and survive in this position.
Andersson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Andersson trying to control the action but Yoshida just sinks the hooks in.
Yoshida is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Andersson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Andersson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Yoshida's guard. Nice work there by Andersson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson passes Yoshida's left leg - he's now in half guard.
My spies in B.P.A.: BEST COACHES SPARRING 160 SUPPLEMENT IN LV inform me that Andersson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Andersson wants to work for an arm triangle but Yoshida is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Yoshida looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Andersson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Yoshida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Andersson pulls his head out easily.
Yoshida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yoshida looking for submissions off his back.
Yoshida is breathing heavily.
Yoshida is not content to let Andersson control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson controlling the action here.
Yoshida is refusing to be controlled, as Andersson sits in half guard.
Yoshida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Andersson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yoshida looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Andersson controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yoshida moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Andersson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yoshida is keeping the position for now.
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 Ryo Yoshida will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Andersson shoots in but no luck this time.
Yoshida gets the takedown into side control.
Yoshida working away.
Yoshida in side control, throwing shots but Andersson defends.
Andersson struggling a bit here.
Andersson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Yoshida's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Yoshida missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Andersson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yoshida.
Yoshida is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Andersson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yoshida.
Yoshida is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Andersson has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida is looking to work some ground and pound but Andersson has wrist control.
Andersson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yoshida tries to free his leg and advance position but Andersson is retaining full guard.
Yoshida missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Andersson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Andersson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yoshida.
Andersson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Andersson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yoshida is aware though and is defending well.
Yoshida loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yoshida throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yoshida got a little sloppy there for a moment and Andersson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yoshida has managed to get both his arms back between Andersson's legs - danger averted.
Yoshida throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Andersson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yoshida has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson 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.
Yoshida in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Andersson wants to sweep here but Yoshida controlling him for the moment.
Andersson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Andersson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Andersson working for a triangle but Yoshida defends it easily.
Ryo Yoshida overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yoshida thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Andersson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Andersson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yoshida in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Andersson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yoshida doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yoshida manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yoshida missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Andersson is trying to keep Yoshida in close.
Andersson keeping full guard, as Yoshida tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yoshida accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yoshida throws a big elbow that misses.
Andersson has his feet on Yoshida's thighs here. He's pushed Yoshida off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Yoshida screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andreas Andersson!
After winning the bout, Andreas Andersson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between William Avery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wakoko Wakeke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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156 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Avery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wakoko Wakeke!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Wakeke. Those never looked like landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Avery.
Nice shot lands for Avery.
Avery lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wakeke's sensitive parts.
Avery lands a nice shot that snaps Wakeke's head back.
Wakeke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice inside leg kick there by Avery. That's going to slow Wakeke down.
Wakeke moves forwards but Avery connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Avery.
Avery throws a leg kick but Wakeke sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Avery getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Avery avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wakeke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Avery swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Avery drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wakeke sprawls and moves away.
A lazy left from Avery finds it's target.
Avery will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice inside leg kick there by Avery. That's going to slow Wakeke down.
A jab from Avery misses.
Wakeke closes the distance and clinches.
Avery is trying to maintain a safe position but Wakeke gets an underhook and turns Avery into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wakeke working aggressively here.
Wakeke working aggressively here.
Avery is trying to drag Wakeke to the mat but Wakeke just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Avery jumps into guard, dragging Wakeke to the mat.
Wakeke throws an elbow that misses. Avery uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wakeke's guard. Nice move by Avery!
Avery trying to control the position from guard on top but Wakeke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Avery stands and throws Wakeke's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Avery looks up at the clock and then as Wakeke takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Avery smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Avery working the head and body with strikes.
Wakeke really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Avery. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avery is working to tighten his grip on Wakeke's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Wakeke has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Avery is really squeezing tight and eventually Wakeke passes out! Avery breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). William Avery!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Jane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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196 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Jane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jane scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jane throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wilson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wilson.
Wilson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jane is trying to control but can't.
Wilson prevents Jane from improving his position.
Wilson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wilson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilson controlling the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wilson lands a nice short elbow.
Wilson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wilson stalling.
Wilson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson working Jane over with strikes.
Wilson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jane's head.
Wilson is taking a breather. Jane says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wilson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jane stuffs the takedown attempt from Wilson. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet.
Wilson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wilson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jane sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jane tries to counter by clinching up but Wilson breaks away and moves out of range.
Wilson feints and as Jane raises his hands in defense, Wilson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wilson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wilson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jane working for submissions but it's allowed Wilson to get to half guard.
Jane moves into full guard.
Wilson throwing strikes from guard but Jane blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Jane keeps moving.
Jane is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wilson scoring with some ground and pound.
Wilson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jane pulls Wilson in close to prevent any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wilson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jane's head.
Wilson is working Jane over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wilson landing with the ground and pound.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Jane keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wilson feints and as Jane raises his hands in defense, Wilson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jane throws his legs up looking for a submission but Wilson uses it to pass to side control.
Wilson trying to control the position but Jane is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Wilson 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.
Wilson throws a nice looking combination but Jane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wilson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from Jane. Those never looked like landing.
Jane fails with the takedown.
Wilson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jane gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wilson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wilson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jane is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wilson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wilson prevents Jane from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wilson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jane with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wilson prevents Jane from standing back up.
Wilson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wilson slips a nice elbow through Jane's hands, connecting with Jane's forehead.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wilson in particular looking to stall.
Jane is staying active underneath Wilson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jane gets back to full guard.
Wilson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mark Wilson has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
Wilson landing with the ground and pound.
Wilson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wilson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jane fails with the takedown.
Jane darts in looking for a takedown but Wilson gets double underhooks and turns Jane into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Jane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jane tries to land a body kick
and Wilson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wilson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is looking to stall here but Jane recovers full guard.
Wilson trying to control but Jane is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wilson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wilson content to stall in guard here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wilson swats away the attempt to clinch by Jane.
Jane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wilson circles away quickly and effectively.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jane stuffs the takedown attempt from Wilson. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jane tries to clinch there but Wilson circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Wilson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wilson wants it to stay on the feet.
Jane goes for a double leg but Wilson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wilson continues to drive forward.
Wilson stuffs the takedown attempt from Jane. Jane gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Jane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilson dives in for a single leg takedown but Jane sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jane throws a head kick but Wilson moves out of range.
Jane tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And Wilson tries to counter it with a takedown but Jane pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jane is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wilson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but Jane shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jane swivels and escapes.
Jane shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wilson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jane!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wilson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson cracks Jane with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jane on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jane takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jane being controlled for a moment.
Wilson scoring with punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wilson scoring with punches from side control.
Jane taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jane is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wilson connects with a decent elbow.
Jane is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Wilson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Wilson working the ground and pound.
Wilson in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jane wants to get back to his feet but Wilson drags him back down.
Wilson landing strikes.
Wilson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wilson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Wilson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jane keeps working.
Wilson staying calm.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wilson scoring with punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wilson controls the position.
Jane wants to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wilson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jane is trying to defend but Wilson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wilson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wilson slips a nice elbow through Jane's hands, connecting with Jane's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Wilson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wilson 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Wilson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Taglerino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takehiko Watanabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takehiko Watanabe is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Taglerino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Takehiko Watanabe!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watanabe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taglerino throws out the jab.
Watanabe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Taglerino.
Taglerino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Watanabe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Watanabe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Taglerino attempts a counter takedown but Watanabe avoids it well and moves away.
Taglerino shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Taglerino thows a huge punch but Watanabe dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watanabe desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Taglerino is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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.
Taglerino wants to take a breather but Watanabe is having none of it.
Watanabe 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.
Watanabe wants to get back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Taglerino trying to control the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Watanabe lands a slapping body shot.
Taglerino has been working on his boxing with his coaches at V Elite Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Watanabe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Taglerino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Watanabe.
Watanabe misses with a right hand
and Taglerino counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Taglerino stops Watanabe from standing up.
Watanabe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taglerino is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taglerino sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watanabe looking for a sweep. Not yet Watanabe, not yet.
Taglerino in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taglerino is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Taglerino misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Watanabe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taglerino misses with a lunging right hand
and Watanabe counters with a stiff right hand.
Taglerino loads up on a big right hand but Watanabe slips the punch.
Watanabe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Watanabe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taglerino.
Taglerino throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Watanabe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Watanabe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Taglerino's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Watanabe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Taglerino scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watanabe cracks Taglerino with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Taglerino dominated that round.
That's time! Taglerino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Taglerino throws a right hand that misses
and Watanabe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taglerino scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Watanabe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taglerino.
Taglerino takes a swing at Watanabe's ribcage but misses.
Watanabe only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Taglerino jabs Watanabe right on the nose. Watanabe blinks but takes it well.
A jab lands there for Watanabe.
Taglerino ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Watanabe throws an overhand right that lands on Taglerino's shoulder, as Taglerino tries to avoid the shot.
Taglerino scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Taglerino - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watanabe looks to throw the jab but Taglerino is out of range.
Watanabe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taglerino appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Watanabe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taglerino.
Taglerino misses with an uppercut. Watanabe saw that one coming.
It seemed like Watanabe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Taglerino defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Watanabe.
Watanabe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taglerino misses with a two punch combination.
Watanabe throws out a counter right but Taglerino avoids it with no problem.
John Taglerino is winning the standup battle so far.
Taglerino swings for the body but Watanabe moves out of range.
Taglerino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Watanabe.
Watanabe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taglerino misses with an uppercut. Watanabe saw that one coming.
Nice shot by Watanabe.
Watanabe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taglerino.
Taglerino darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Watanabe misses with a wild body shot.
Taglerino shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watanabe is trying to maintain the position but Taglerino is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taglerino trying to control from half guard but Watanabe is working away.
Watanabe looks like he's trying to stand up.
Watanabe wants to get back to full guard.
Taglerino lands strikes from half guard.
Watanabe is pressing down on Taglerino's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
John Taglerino overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Watanabe is trying to control the position but Taglerino postures up.
That's four 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.
Taglerino won't allow Watanabe to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Watanabe tests Taglerino's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Taglerino moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Taglerino misses with a combination
and Watanabe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Watanabe swings for the body but Taglerino moves out of range.
Taglerino shoots in but no luck this time.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Watanabe, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Taglerino dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Watanabe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Taglerino appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
John Taglerino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taglerino has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Watanabe finds it's way round the side to connect with Taglerino's head.
A shot to the body from Taglerino misses
and Watanabe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taglerino is rocked!
Taglerino throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Watanabe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oh Taglerino is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taglerino bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Watanabe wants to control but Taglerino postures up.
Taglerino seems to have got his legs back now.
Taglerino wants to lay and pray for a moment but Watanabe keeps working.
Watanabe is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Taglerino's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Taglerino trying to control from Watanabe's half guard. Watanabe has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watanabe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Taglerino lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Taglerino showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Watanabe trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Watanabe throws a shot from downtown. Taglerino moves away and avoids it.
Taglerino half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Taglerino cracks Watanabe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Watanabe tried to score with a low kick but Taglerino checks it.
Taglerino takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Taglerino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
John Taglerino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taglerino throws a looping overhand right but Watanabe ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Watanabe misses.
Nice body punch from Watanabe.
Taglerino 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.
Taglerino misses with a right hand
and Watanabe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Takehiko Watanabe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Watanabe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Watanabe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taglerino.
Taglerino drops down looking for a counter takedown but Watanabe sprawls and moves away.
Watanabe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Watanabe tries to move into range but Taglerino moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Watanabe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taglerino manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Watanabe catches Taglerino right on the button with a cross.
Taglerino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Watanabe.
A jab from Taglerino finds it's way through Watanabe's defenses.
Taglerino moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taglerino misses with a left hand
and Watanabe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taglerino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Watanabe.
Watanabe throws an off balance right hand
and Taglerino counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Taglerino.
Taglerino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Watanabe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John Taglerino.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Taglerino, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Taglerino!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Konstantine Erokhin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Rosing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erokhin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Russian national anthem by-HIM. Rosing has chosen Nicki Minaj - Pound The Alarm 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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27
278 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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26
250 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Konstantine Erokhin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronald Rosing!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erokhin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rosing manages to avoid it.
Rosing changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Erokhin connects with a right hand. Rosing shakes it off.
Erokhin with a nice cross.
Rosing throws a lazy uppercut
and Erokhin counters with a left and a right that stings Rosing.
We've been informed that Rosing has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rosing looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rosing has Erokhin up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Erokhin.
Rosing struggles to land a body shot inside as Erokhin controls his hands.
Erokhin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rosing backwards.
Rosing has hold of one of Erokhin's legs. Erokhin is fighting the takedown attempt but Rosing gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosing is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rosing throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Erokhin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rosing is looking to work some ground and pound but Erokhin has wrist control.
Rosing working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rosing throws a big right hand that misses.
Rosing working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Erokhin's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rosing is stalling in the full guard.
Erokhin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Erokhin tries to get out of the position.
Rosing trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rosing postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rosing working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rosing's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosing wants to control from the top but Erokhin keeps moving.
Rosing makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Erokhin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rosing on the ground.
Rosing won't allow Erokhin to get back to his feet.
Rosing postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Erokhin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rosing scoring with some ground and pound.
Rosing postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rosing is looking to work some ground and pound but Erokhin has wrist control.
Rosing throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rosing closes the distance and pushes Erokhin back into the cage.
Rosing blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Erokhin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rosing pulls guard.
Rosing pulls Erokhin in close to prevent any damage.
Erokhin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erokhin preventing the sweep.
Rosing managing to control the position.
Let's hope that Rosing 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Rosing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Yet more stalling tactics from Rosing.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Erokhin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Erokhin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Erokhin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Erokhin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rosings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Erokhin cracks Rosing with a good jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Left hook, right uppercut from Erokhin.
Rosing fails to land the takedown.
Erokhin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantine Erokhin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A lazy left from Erokhin finds it's target.
Erokhin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rosing doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Erokhin counters with a nice uppercut.
Erokhin scores with a hook.
The fighters circling - Rosing throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erokhin looks to score with a jab to the body but Rosing is just out of range.
Rosing is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Erokhin cracks a nice hook into Rosing's ribs.
Erokhin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Erokhin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosing pushes Erokhin up against the cage in a clinch.
Rosing has Erokhin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Erokhin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Erokhin is trying to force a seperation but Rosing has the dominant position.
Rosing turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ronald Rosing has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rosing working the ground and pound from side control.
Erokhin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rosing lands some shots froms side control.
Rosing lands a few punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erokhin taking a bit of punishment here - Rosing scoring with strikes.
Rosing lands an elbow.
Rosing in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Rosing working the ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosing wants to control but Erokhin is keeping him busy.
Erokhin struggling a bit here.
Erokhin takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rosing scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Erokhin is looking for a sweep.
Rosing working the head and body with strikes.
Erokhin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosing controlling the position from side mount.
Rosing scores with punches from side control.
Erokhin takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rosing working the ground and pound.
Rosing scoring with punches from side control.
Rosing controlling the position.
Rosing has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rosing working the body and head with strikes.
Rosing cracks Erokhin with a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosing is looking to take a break and control but Erokhin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Check out the look on Rosing's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rosing lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rosing working the ground and pound.
Rosing wants to control but Erokhin is keeping him busy.
Rosing working the ground and pound.
Erokhin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rosing lands a strong strike to the head of Erokhin. That's dazed him! Rosing looking to finish here. Erokhin is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Rosing lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronald Rosing!
An out of breath Ronald Rosing thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Konstantine Erokhin was interviewed post fight and said 'Blabbers something in russian'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cholo Van Gaal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Branton (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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162 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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18
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cholo Van Gaal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trent Branton!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Branton throws a front kick that sends Van Gaal stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick by Branton misses
and Van Gaal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Gaal avoids the head kick by Branton.
Branton moves into the clinch.
Branton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Gaal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Branton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Branton misses with some punches.
Van Gaal gets through Branton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Branton.
Branton managing to block the knees to the body from Van Gaal.
Branton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Branton throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van Gaal blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Gaal is struggling to control the position.
Van Gaal slowing the pace effectively.
Van Gaal seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Branton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Branton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Gaal.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Branton.
A shot in the inside from Van Gaal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Gaal is trying to maintain a safe position but Branton gets an underhook and turns Van Gaal into the cage.
Van Gaal lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Gaal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've been informed that Branton has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Van Gaal throws a punch but it's blocked by Branton.
Branton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Gaal backwards.
Van Gaal throws a punch but it's blocked by Branton.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Branton lands with a right to the head.
Van Gaal working aggressively here.
Branton stalling in the clinch but Van Gaal improves position.
Van Gaal misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Branton.
Branton presses Van Gaal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Van Gaal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Branton leaning against his opponent.
Van Gaal lands a hook that snaps the head of Branton backwards.
Branton scores with a shoulder strike.
Branton content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Branton lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Gaal tries to stall but Branton uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Van Gaal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Van Gaal tries to work over Branton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Gaal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Branton throws an elbow but it misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Van Gaal tries to stall but Branton uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Van Gaal definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Branton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Gaal is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Branton is defending well for now.
Branton lands a left hand.
Branton stalling against the cage.
Branton lands a left hand.
Van Gaal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Gaal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Van Gaal has a couple of punches blocked by Branton.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Gaal slows down the pace here.
Van Gaal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Branton backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Van Gaal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal working aggressively here.
Van Gaal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Come on Branton - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Van Gaal lands an uppercut.
Branton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Branton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Van Gaal misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Branton taking a breather.
Van Gaal just leaning against Branton, taking a breather.
Van Gaal tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Branton avoids it.
Branton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Gaal backwards.
Branton controlling the action here for a moment.
Van Gaal looking to slow down the pace here.
The referee calls for Branton to work.
Van Gaal is trying to maintain a safe position but Branton gets an underhook and turns Van Gaal into the cage.
Van Gaal misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Branton.
Branton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Branton stalling the fight.
Branton throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Gaal.
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 Cholo Van Gaal will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Van Gaal lands a nice hook to Branton's body. Branton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Branton throws a push kick but Van Gaal slaps the foot to one side.
Branton throws a head kick that misses.
Van Gaal throws a nice looking combination but Branton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Gaal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Branton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Gaal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Branton.
A low kick from Branton is predictable there
and Van Gaal counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Van Gaal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A head kick by Branton misses
and Van Gaal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Gaal wants to clinch.
Branton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Van Gaal checks a leg kick.
Van Gaal tries to close the distance and clinch but Branton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Branton misses with a low kick.
Branton attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A cross from Branton lands.
Branton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Branton wants to clinch but Van Gaal slips to the side
and Van Gaal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Branton throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Van Gaal to counter with a crisp jab.
Branton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Van Gaal's sensitive parts.
Van Gaal tries to clinch there but Branton circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Gaal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Branton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Gaal lands with a hook. Branton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Branton thows a leg kick but Van Gaal checks it
and Van Gaal counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Branton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Branton throws a lazy head kick
and Van Gaal counters with a series of strikes. Branton will be more careful next time no doubt.
Branton is rocked!
Branton throws a leg kick
and Van Gaal counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Branton has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cholo Van Gaal!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jim Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Modack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Modack has chosen Duran Duran -Wild Boys as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Terry Modack will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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130 lbs
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Terry Modack!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Modack moves away from the strike by Murphy.
A lazy left from Murphy finds it's target.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Modack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Murphy clinches up with Modack and pushes him back against the cage.
Modack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Modack throws a body kick that misses.
Modack looks to land a combination but Murphy avoids it well.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Modack moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Modack lands with a nice combination. Murphy backs away looking to recover.
Modack throws a series of punches but Murphy moves out of range.
Modack misses with a series of wild punches.
Modack gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
Modack throws a sloppy head kick and Murphy moves out of range easily.
Modack throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Modack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
Modack is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Modack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Modack misses with a jab, cross combination.
Modack thows a leg kick but Murphy checks it
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Murphy blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murphy scores with a nice strike.
Modack misses with a head kick.
Murphy misses the jab.
Modack misses with a head kick.
Murphy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Modack moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Modack slips the punch.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Modack saw that one coming.
Modack misses with a low kick.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good shot there by Murphy.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Modack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Modack only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Modack throws a leg kick but Murphy checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Modack fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Modack moves away and avoids it.
Modack unleashes a big counter combination but Murphy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Modack lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murphy's sensitive parts.
Nice uppercut lands for Murphy. That snapped Modack's head back.
Modack misses with a two punch combination.
Murphy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Modack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Modack slips under a jab from Murphy.
Modack scores with a head kick. Murphy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Modack works the jab nicely.
Modack lands a lovely overhand right.
Modack throws an off balance right hand
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Modack tries a head kick but it misses.
Modack connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Modack throws a sloppy head kick and Murphy moves out of range easily.
Modack scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Modack swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target.
Modack throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Modack slips a jab from Murphy.
Modack throws a sloppy head kick
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Modacks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Modack throws a nice looking combination but Murphy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Modack tries to land a body kick
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy 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.
Modack is rocked!
Murphy walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Modack drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Murphy swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Modack's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Murphy!
Jim Murphy decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fred Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simmons comes to the cage accompanied by Dog Wild Heaven. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fred Simmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jesse Jones!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simmons avoids it.
Simmons takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones rushes Simmons and presses him up against the cage.
Simmons tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Simmons goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Simmons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simmons shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Simmons's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones feints the counter takedown.
Jesse Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simmons avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Simmons shoots in.
Simmons avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simmons shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Simmons is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jones won't allow Simmons to pass to mount.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Simmons definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Simmons is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Simmons seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Simmons is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Jones wants to control but Simmons is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Simmons is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.
Simmons is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simmons is working away from the top position though.
That's four 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.
Simmons is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Simmons wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Simmons is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
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 Fred Simmons will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jones wants to clinch.
Simmons appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jesse Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simmons swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones tries to sprawl but Simmons drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jones is trying to stand.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Simmons. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Simmons seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Jones is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Fred Simmons!
An out of breath and clearly excited Fred Simmons thanked Spartan Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Hate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vyacheslav Vasilevskiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasilevskiy has chosen Daft Punk feat. Pharrell Williams – Get Lucky! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Vyacheslav Vasilevskiy has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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218 lbs
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204 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Hate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vyacheslav Vasilevskiy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasilevskiy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hate swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vasilevskiy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hate throws a good cross that connects.
Hate circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vasilevskiy tries to clinch but Hate is having none of it.
Vasilevskiy tries to clinch up.
Vasilevskiy closes the distance but Hate moves to the side
and Hate counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vasilevskiy clinches up with Hate and pushes him back against the cage.
Hate working hard to break the clinch.
Vasilevskiy trying to land knees to the body.
Hate breaks from the clinch.
Vasilevskiy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hate swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hate jabs Vasilevskiy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vasilevskiy moves out of range of the body kick from Hate.
Hate looks to score with a jab to the body but Vasilevskiy is just out of range.
Hate walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vasilevskiy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hate tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vasilevskiy forces Hate back against the cage and clinches.
Vasilevskiy misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hate is trying to push Vasilevskiy away but Vasilevskiy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hate has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vasilevskiy trying to control the position but instead, Hate has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vasilevskiy into the cage.
Vasilevskiy has a couple of punches blocked by Hate.
Hate has had enough of the clinch but Vasilevskiy keeps him there for the moment.
Hate breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hate scores with a spinning back kick!
Hate throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hate circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vasilevskiy dodges the punch combination from Hate.
A right-left combo lands from Hate.
Vasilevskiy moves out of range of the body kick.
Vasilevskiy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasilevskiy moves out of range of the body kick.
Hate drops Vasilevskiy with a beautiful combination! Vasilevskiy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hate is looking for the KO!
Vasilevskiy is rocked!
It looks like Vyacheslav Vasilevskiy has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hate batters Vasilevskiy with a massive right followed by a huge left! Vasilevskiy is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Hate lands a final crushing right hand to drop Vasilevskiy to the mat with a gruesome thud! Hate is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Harry Hate!
After the fight, Harry Hate 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ngoc Bamh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by It's not unusual. Ngoc Bamh 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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220 lbs
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212 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ngoc Bamh!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bamh fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jones to the ground. Bamh is now in Jones's guard.
Bamh won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
Bamh trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bamh might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jones haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jones wants to stand up but Bamh is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bamh advances to half guard.
Jones pushes Bamh off but Bamh dives into side control.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Bamh drags him back down.
Bamh lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bamh is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet here but Bamh is keeping cool and he's managed to take Jones's back.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Bamh looking for the RNC.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is trying to stand back up.
Bamh has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Bamh has Jones flattened out and is raining down punches.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Jones is taking damage to the body and head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bamh has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Jones is defending well but eventually Bamh manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Jones has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ngoc Bamh!
Ngoc Bamh is the new light heavyweight champion!
Ngoc Bamh decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Tom Jones spoke after the fight, saying 'I didn't fight my fight tonight. Sorry I let down the fans. I would like a rematch if Tradition will book it.'.
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