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LGP 20:Morales vs Kopp II PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ranaroldo Silvardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Death Punch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Punch has chosen The Bleeding as his entrance music. Ranaroldo Silvardo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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265 lbs
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286 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ranaroldo Silvardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Death Punch!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Punch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Punch lands a jab to the head.
Punch has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Silvardo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Punch lands a really nice looking cross but Silvardo seems unphased.
It looks like Ranaroldo Silvardo has been cut.
Punch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Punch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Silvardo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Silvardo is breathing heavily.
Punch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silvardo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Punch digs a good hook to Silvardo's body.
Punch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Punch uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Silvardo has time to react.
Silvardo shoots in for a double leg but Punch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Silvardo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Punch lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Punch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Silvardo is rocked!
Punch is stalking Silvardo. Silvardo circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Punch, and it's lights out! Silvardo really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Death Punch!
Death Punch seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Ranaroldo Silvardo spoke after the fight, saying 'You know he a very tough guy!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darren Kissel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Rodelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kissel comes to the cage accompanied by Coal Chamber - Loco. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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163 lbs
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164 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darren Kissel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brian Rodelin!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kissel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kissel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kissel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rodelin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kissel but Kissel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rodelin rushes Kissel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rodelin is trying to pull guard but Kissel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Darren Kissel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Rodelin.
Rodelin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Kissel.
Rodelin looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Kissel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kissel scores with a shot to the side of Rodelin's head.
Kissel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Kissel.
Kissel digs a right hand underneath Rodelin's ribcage. Rodelin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kissel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kissel lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Kissel.
Kissel lands with a left to the head.
Kissel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kissel.
Kissel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oooooh!!! Kissel has knocked Rodelin down with a huge combo! Kissel steps away and waves a wobbly Rodelin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Rodelin is rocked!
It looks like Brian Rodelin has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kissel instigates a clinch.
Rodelin is still on wobbly legs! Can Kissel finish him?
Kissel is struggling to control the position.
Kissel stalls.
Kissel cracks Rodelin with a nice body shot.
Kissel lands a nice shot to the body.
Rodelin seems to have recovered his senses.
Kissel cracks Rodelin with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Kissel.
A shot in the inside from Kissel.
Kissel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rodelin backwards.
Kissel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rodelin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kissel lands with a short shot to the head.
Kissel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rodelin backwards.
Kissel lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Kissel.
Kissel digs a right hand into Rodelin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rodelin's gas tank.
Kissel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rodelin backwards.
A short right from Kissel on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kissel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rodelin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kissel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kissel lands with a left to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kissel lands an uppercut.
Kissel scores with a shoulder strike.
Kissel pushes Rodelin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kissel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rodelin backwards.
Kissel works on Rodelin's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kissel lands with a right to the head.
Rodelin is trying to pull guard but Kissel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rodelin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kissel drops Rodelin onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Rodelin is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Kissel pushes Rodelin against the cage and as Rodelin bounces back, Kissel cracks him with a massive overhand right that sends him crashing to the mat! Kissel follows up with more strikes but Rodelin was out from that first, devastating punch! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darren Kissel!
A relieved looking Darren Kissel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marco Polo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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170 lbs
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159 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marco Polo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Brandao!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Brandao as he checks the leg kick.
Brandao bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brandao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Polo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandao.
It looked like Polo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Polo throws a low kick but Brandao moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Brandao misses.
Polo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandao throws a hook but Polo blocks it.
A head kick misses from Polo.
Brandao takes a swing at Polo's ribcage but misses.
Polo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao throws a hook but Polo avoids it easily.
Polo throws a quick counter head kick but Brandao was just out of range.
Brandao takes the fight into the clinch.
Polo working hard to break the clinch.
Polo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Polo tries to land knees in the clinch but Brandao avoids the damage to the body.
Polo tries to stall but Brandao uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A shot in the inside from Polo.
A head punch on the inside from Polo fails to land.
Brandao presses Polo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brandao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Polo backwards.
Polo taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polo misses with a punch to the body.
Brandao misses with a punch on the inside.
Polo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brandao lands with a left to the head.
Polo looking to stall.
Brandao working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Polo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Brandao lands with a right to the head.
Polo trying to control the position but instead, Brandao has worked for underhooks and has pushed Polo into the cage.
Brandao lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Brandao working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Brandao.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandao lands with a right to the head.
Polo is trying to push Brandao away but Brandao has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A right hook to the body lands for Brandao.
Polo trying to stall but Brandao improves his position.
Brandao lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Polo tries to stall but Brandao uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Polo is trying to maintain a safe position but Brandao gets an underhook and turns Polo into the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Polo can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Brandao lands with a light punch inside.
Brandao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Polo backwards.
Brandao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Polo backwards.
Polo is rocked!
Brandao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oh Polo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brandao creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Polo's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Polo drops to his knees and Brandao pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Brandao!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin McGrath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Wallace could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Calvin McGrath's chin.
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Calvin McGrath!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGrath looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wallace will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ryan Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGrath throws a jab but it's blocked by Wallace.
McGrath misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Wallace misses.
Wallace lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGrath circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace lands with a nice combination. McGrath backs away looking to recover.
McGrath swinging wildly here.
McGrath throws a combination that misses
and Wallace counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace looks to land a combination but McGrath avoids it well.
McGrath lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wallace circles away quickly and effectively.
Wallace closes the distance and pushes McGrath back into the cage.
McGrath is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wallace gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wallace escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wallace lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGrath circles away quickly and effectively.
McGrath feints the counter takedown.
A low kick from Wallace misses
and McGrath holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McGrath blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wallace manages to break the clinch.
Wallace throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGrath wants to counter the offense by Wallace and move into the clinch position.
Wallace throws a right hand that McGrath ducks under and follows up with a left that McGrath also avoids with ease.
McGrath with the counter takedown but Wallace avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace closes the distance and pushes McGrath back into the cage.
McGrath breaks the clinch.
Wallace looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wallace pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wallace scores with a jab to the body.
Wallace will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGrath fails to land the takedown.
A punch combination from Wallace misses.
Wallace tries to bum rush McGrath with a series of wild strikes but McGrath uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace lands a jab-cross combination.
Wallace misses with a two punch combination.
McGrath drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wallace defends it well.
Wallace slips a jab and a cross from McGrath.
As McGrath looks to move away, Wallace throws a big counter combo bu McGrath just gets out of the way.
Wallace throws the kick towards the body but McGrath avoids it.
Wallace scores with a leg kick.
McGrath blocks a head kick by Wallace.
Wallace looks for the body kick but McGrath saw that one coming.
McGrath slips a jab and a cross from Wallace.
McGrath drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wallace defends it well.
McGrath throws a nice looking combination but Wallace bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGrath throws a body kick that misses
and Wallace cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wallace throws a head kick that McGrath semi-blocks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGrath lands with a nice combination. Wallace backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGrath throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wallace tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGrath changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wallace throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGrath dodges the punch combination from Wallace.
McGrath tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McGrath throws a head kick that misses.
Wallace tries to land a leg kick but McGrath saw it coming and moves away.
Wallace scores with a takedown into McGrath's guard.
McGrath pulls Wallace in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Wallace dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Wallace throws a series of punches but McGrath moves out of range.
Wallace forces McGrath back against the cage and clinches.
Wallace swings wildly with an uppercut but McGrath uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGrath is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wallace pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McGrath looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wallace misses with the head strike.
Wallace lands a hook that snaps the head of McGrath backwards.
Wallace stalling in the clinch.
Wallace taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace manages to break the clinch.
Wallace throws a lazy head kick
and McGrath counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McGrath trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wallace looking for a guillotine here but McGrath defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace trying to keep a closed guard but McGrath is proving a slippery customer.
McGrath tries to free his leg and advance position but Wallace is retaining full guard.
McGrath trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Wallace looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wallace has his foot on McGrath's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGrath works his way back into a safe position though.
McGrath stopping the sweep attempt from Wallace.
McGrath missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGrath trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGrath scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wallace is looking for a triangle but McGrath pushes his legs off easily.
McGrath throws a big right hand that misses.
Wallace looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McGrath has picked Wallace up and slammed him! Wallace can't keep hold of the triangle and McGrath manages to pass to side control!
McGrath wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wallace keeps working.
McGrath has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wallace tries to escape but McGrath is in control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McGrath swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGrath throws a lazy right hand but Wallace sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wallace misses with a double jab.
McGrath lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wallace throws a head kick but McGrath moves out of range.
Wallace feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGraths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGrath throws a nice looking combination but Wallace bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wallace misses with a double jab.
McGrath avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Wallace. Those never looked like landing.
Wallace misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Wallace, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wallace throws a right and a left that McGrath avoids nicely.
McGrath feints the counter takedown.
Wallace misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wallace lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McGrath backs up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGrath goes for a double leg but Wallace avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wallace continues to drive forward.
Wallace misses with a double jab.
Wallace throws a leg kick but McGrath sees it coming and moves out of range.
McGrath is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wallace throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGrath looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wallace is looking to stand back up but McGrath counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Wallace.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGrath stops Wallace from getting back to his feet.
Calvin McGrath has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wallace wants to control but McGrath is keeping busy.
McGrath seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Wallace dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wallace.
McGrath changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wallace is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGrath can do to turn this around?
Wallace fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Wallace.
McGrath unleashes a big counter combination but Wallace bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wallace fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGrath checks it well.
McGrath is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wallace misses with a combination
and McGrath counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGrath is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McGrath throws a big elbow that misses.
Wallace looking for a guillotine here but McGrath defends easily.
McGrath wants to pass the guard but Wallace is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrath controls from within his opponent's guard.
McGrath advances to half guard.
McGrath is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wallace is looking for a sweep. McGrath is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wallace looking for submissions off his back.
McGrath wants to work for an arm triangle but Wallace is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wallace is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGrath tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wallace knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McGrath is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wallace doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McGrath.
McGrath is trying to control the action in half guard but Wallace is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wallace is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McGrath's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McGrath's back!
Wallace has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for McGrath.
Wallace is trying to stick to McGrath's back but McGrath is turning into Wallace. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wallace's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McGrath.
Wallace is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGrath is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGrath trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom.
McGrath content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McGrath trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGrath stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wallace swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wallace is looking to stand up but McGrath isn't so interested in that idea.
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.
Wallace working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGrath.
McGrath is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wallace wants to stand but McGrath is controlling the position.
Wallace not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wallace throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
McGrath trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wallace drives through and clinches with McGrath against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wallace breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Wallace.
McGrath drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wallace defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Calvin McGrath.
I think Wallace has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Wallace!
Our winner, Ryan Wallace, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Byrd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Paulsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Byrd comes to the cage accompanied by King of Kings. Paulsen has chosen Linkin Park - Numb as his entrance music. The key to victory for Chris Byrd has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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230 lbs
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240 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Byrd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Paulsen!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paulsen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Byrd misses the shot to the body.
Paulsen forces Byrd back against the cage and clinches.
Byrd blocking some punches.
Paulsen lands a left hand.
Paulsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Byrd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paulsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paulsen gets through Byrd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Byrd tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Paulsen smiles and moves away.
Paulsen closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulsen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
It looks like Chris Byrd has been cut.
Paulsen misses with the head strike.
Paulsen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Byrd backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byrd wants a takedown but no success here.
Paulsen is struggling to control the position.
Paulsen lands with a right to the head.
Paulsen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paulsen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Byrd backwards.
Paulsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Paulsen scores with a shot to the side of Byrd's head.
A short uppercut from Paulsen.
Byrd misses with a knee to the head.
Paulsen lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Byrd.
Byrd blocks an uppercut.
Paulsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paulsen.
A short left from Paulsen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paulsen has a couple of punches blocked by Byrd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paulsen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Paulsen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Byrd misses with some punches.
Paulsen misses with some punches.
Paulsen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Paulsen misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Paulsen.
Paulsen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Paulsen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Byrds head.
Paulsen is leaning against Byrd and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Byrd is breathing heavily.
Byrd takes a shot to the head.
Chris Byrd's cut is getting worse.
Paulsen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Byrd's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Paulsen.
Byrd is rocked!
Paulsen lands a nice shot to the body.
Oh Byrd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Paulsen has Byrd pressed against the cage. Byrd drops his hands and Paulsen takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Byrd tumbling to the canvas! Paulsen rains down with more punches but Byrd was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Paulsen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robert Paulsen!
Robert Paulsen gave a mention to GREEN!160 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Chris Byrd was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck, I tried.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between The Cat Matroskin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Modack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matroskin's entrance music is Мама, всё о'ке&. A fine choice. Modack has chosen Duran Duran -Wild Boys as his entrance music. Terry Modack will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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154 lbs
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140 lbs
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Cat Matroskin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Terry Modack!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Modack connects with a leg kick. Matroskin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Matroskin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Modack. Modack obviously looking to wear him down.
Matroskin closes the distance and clinches.
Modack lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matroskin backwards.
Modack misses with a hook from the clinch.
Modack throws a head punch that misses.
Matroskin tightens his grip and picks Modack up, before dumping him to the ground. Modack manages to land in guard.
Matroskin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Matroskin passes into half guard.
Matroskin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Modack can do anything to dispel that myth.
Modack is staying active underneath Matroskin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Matroskin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Modack sees it coming and defends easily.
Matroskin wants to control but Modack is keeping him busy.
Modack pushes Matroskin off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matroskin closes the distance and pushes Modack back into the cage.
Matroskin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Modack's elbow.
Modack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Modack is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Matroskin.
Modack breaks from the clinch.
Modack lets loose with a powerful body kick. Matroskin will feel that in the morning.
Matroskin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Modack counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Modack.
Modack feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matroskin's calf.
Modack throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like The Cat Matroskin has been cut.
Modack scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Modack forces Matroskin back against the cage and clinches.
Matroskin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matroskin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Modack walks away with a smile on his face. Matroskin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Matroskin clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Modack has had enough of the clinch but Matroskin keeps him there for the moment.
Matroskin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matroskin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A body shot lands from Modack.
Matroskin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Modack smiles and moves away.
Matroskin avoids the head kick by Modack.
Matroskin tries to counter by clinching up but Modack breaks away and moves out of range.
Matroskin moves into the clinch successfully.
Modack misses with some punches.
Matroskin pushes Modack back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Modack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Modack pushes Matroskin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Modack's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Modack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Modack throws a head punch that misses.
Modack has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Matroskin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Modack can turn it around.
Modack trying to stall but Matroskin improves his position.
Still in the clinch, Matroskin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Modack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Modack scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Matroskin is trying to push Modack away but Modack has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Modack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Modack lands with a left to the head.
Modack is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Cat Matroskin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Modack lands a hook to the side of the head.
Modack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Modack working aggressively here.
Matroskin swings wildly with an uppercut but Modack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matroskin wants a takedown.
Modack misses with a punch on the inside.
Modack misses with a body punch.
Matroskin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matroskin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matroskin lands with a light punch inside.
Matroskin tries to score a body lock takedown but Modack shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Modack lands with a right to the head.
Modack digs a right hand into Matroskin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matroskin's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Modack fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Modack is stalling here.
Modack throws a punch but it's blocked by Matroskin.
Matroskin wants a takedown.
Modack is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Matroskin blocking some punches.
Modack is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Matroskin is keeping busy.
Modack lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matroskin or not.
Modack lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Matroskin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matroskin.
Matroskin misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matroskin.
Modack is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Matroskin is keeping busy.
Matroskin is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Modack can't fight it off and eventually Matroskin manages to take the fight to the floor. Modack looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Modack dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Cat Matroskin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Modack scoring well with a low kick there.
Modack takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Modack throws a head kick but Matroskin moves out of range.
Terry Modack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters circling a little - Modack finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Modack throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Matroskin's head.
Modack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Modack throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Matroskin.
Matroskin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Modack throws a lazy head kick
and Matroskin counters with a shoot takedown. Modack fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matroskin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Modack is rocked!
Matroskin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Modack is still in real trouble! Can Matroskin finish him?
Matroskin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Matroskin postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Modack covers up, he's hurt! Matroskin keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Matroskin and the ref steps in to end the fight! Matroskin can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Cat Matroskin!
After winning the bout, The Cat Matroskin 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nico Jermaine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nico Jermaine could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bruce Lee's chin.
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145 lbs
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135 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Good kicks
Knockout power |
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nico Jermaine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Lee!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jermaine changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lee looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lee tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Lee trying to get back to his feet but Jermaine is in full control for now.
Jermaine biding his time, looking for the opening.
Lee is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jermaine throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Jermaine biding his time, looking for the opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jermaine's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lee trying to get back to his feet but Jermaine is in full control for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jermaine misses with a punch to the head.
Lee is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Jermaine has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jermaine has good solid back control here.
Lee wants to get back to his feet.
Jermaine missing with punches from the back.
Jermaine definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jermaine biding his time, controlling Lee.
Jermaine somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jermaine thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Jermaine misses with an elbow to the head.
Lee is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Jermaine misses with a punch to the head.
Jermaine throwing damaging strikes from the back! Lee could be in trouble here!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Jermaine throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Jermaine throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Lee defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jermaine's arms.
Lee covering up well under a barage of strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Jermaine.
Lee is trying to defend against the choke here but Jermaine has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Jermaine Tightens the hold and Lee taps out furiously! Jermaine displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nico Jermaine!
Nico Jermaine managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, BlackStar Athletics , into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luck Chiddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Sandow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chiddell kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Shmurda Remix Bobby. Sandow has chosen WWF Undertaker Ministry Theme as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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217 lbs
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202 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luck Chiddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damien Sandow!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chiddell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chiddell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chiddell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Luck Chiddell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chiddell moves into the clinch successfully.
Chiddell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chiddell slips a jab and a cross from Sandow.
Chiddell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sandow, pushing him back against the cage.
Chiddell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chiddell has clasped his hands together around Sandow's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sandow manages to get back to half guard.
Sandow has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Bloodsport Gym 16 Elites . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Chiddell is looking for a kimura but Sandow is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chiddell to get the leverage.
Sandow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sandow manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chiddell decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sandow darts in looking for a takedown but Chiddell gets double underhooks and turns Sandow into the cage.
Chiddell is looking to counter punch.
Sandow throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Chiddell tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sandow is in Chiddell's guard.
Chiddell pushes Sandow off and gets back to his feet.
Sandow shoots in for a takedown but Chiddell shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiddell clinches up with Sandow and pushes him back against the cage.
Chiddell manages to break the clinch.
Sandow shoots in for a takedown but Chiddell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Luck Chiddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Sandow.
Sandow wants to clinch up but Chiddell keeps it at a distance.
Chiddell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sandow throws a counter combo.
Sandow tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chiddell swivels and escapes.
Sandow is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Chiddell.
It looks like Damien Sandow has been cut.
Chiddell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sandow in his tracks.
Chiddell works Sandow's body with a nice hook.
Sandow avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sandow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chiddell.
Sandow unleashes a big counter combination but Chiddell bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chiddell clinches up with Sandow and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chiddell lands a nice uppercut.
Sandow jumps guard but Chiddell stands there with Sandow around his waist. Sandow gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chiddell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chiddell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chiddell tries to clinch but Sandow is having none of it.
Chiddell misses with a two punch combination.
Chiddell jabs at Sandow's body.
Chiddell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sandow.
Sandow slips a jab and a cross from Chiddell.
Sandow unleashes a big counter combination but Chiddell bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sandow shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sandow passes to full mount!
Sandow wants to take his opponent's back but Chiddell doesn't allow it.
Sandow is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiddell has given up his back here. Will Sandow look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Well, with Sandow on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Chiddell is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Sandow has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Chiddell is defending well but eventually Sandow manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Chiddell has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Damien Sandow!
Damien Sandow thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Luck Chiddell spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll Knock him out Later he was just a lucky man tonight!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Peter James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timothy Boult (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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153 lbs
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151 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter James!
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, Timothy Boult!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boult swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boult jabs James right on the nose. James blinks but takes it well.
Boult scores with a jab.
James misses with a right hand
enabling Boult to counter with a crisp jab.
Boult needs to keep his hands up - James had a free shot at his head there.
James on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boult steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
It seemed like Boult was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boult.
Boult throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boult takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
James lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from James finds it's way through Boult's defenses.
James tries to clinch up
and Boult counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boult blocks a jab.
James misses with a head kick.
Boult looks to land a combination but James avoids it well.
Boult bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boult staying out of range there.
Boult moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boult! But no joy.
Boult comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boult jabs James right on the nose. James blinks but takes it well.
Boult misses with a wild body shot.
James was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boult misses with a straight left.
Boult uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
James misses with a body shot
letting Boult counter with a right hand.
Boult might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boult is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Boult slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boult throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boult looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Boult throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
Boult dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Boult misses.
James swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boult scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boult slips a jab from James.
James throws a head kick that misses
and Boult counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps James thinking.
Boult is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! James had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Boult connects with a body shot.
Boult ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
James is looking to counter punch.
Boult fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Boult.
Decent striking displayed by James there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boult to score with a decent uppercut.
Boult misses with a right hand
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
Boult swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boult is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boult cracks James with an open hand slap.
James clinches up with Boult and pushes him back against the cage.
James looking to throw knees to the head but Boult is blocking nicely.
Boult tries to break free but James pushes him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from James.
Boult managing to block the knees to the body from James.
Boult manages to break the clinch.
Boult paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boult has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Boult connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed James momentarily.
James on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from James.
Timothy Boult seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boult throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
James misses with a looping left.
James cracks Boult with an open hand slap.
Boult misses the jab.
James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boult lands with an uppercut that bounces James off the cage and back into range.
James tries to bum rush Boult with a series of wild strikes but Boult uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab, jab by Boult - just one landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boult lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Boult.
Boult misses with a looping left.
James lands a head kick!
Boult is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timothy Boult dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice body punch from James.
Boult connects with a crisp jab.
James throws a head kick but Boult moves out of range.
Boult swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
James throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boult counters with a straight right hand.
Boult throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boult takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
Boult lands a nice shot to the body.
James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boult.
Boult lands with a good body shot.
Boult lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boult lands a slapping body shot.
James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boult has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boult misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.
Boult on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by James. James obviously looking to wear him down.
Boult keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James throws a sloppy head kick and Boult moves out of range easily.
James thuds his right hand into Boult's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boult now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
James lands with a nice body kick.
Boult connects with a body shot that sends James's belly button to the back.
James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James misses with a looping left.
Boult lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Boult's corner calls for a 1-2. Boult obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boult throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boult throws a body shot but no joy.
Boult avoids the head kick by James.
James moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
James looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boult moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boult! But no joy.
James takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boult stalks James and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into James's face. James staggers backwards, shaken.
Boult scores with a nice strike.
James throws a lazy uppercut
and Boult counters with a straight right hand.
Boult fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
James looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
James is looking to clinch but Boult is avoiding it.
Boult throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
James throws a lazy uppercut
and Boult counters with a nice uppercut.
Boult misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boult works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boult. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boult connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed James momentarily.
Boult keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from James.
Boult swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from James misses.
James looks to land a body kick but Boult moved away.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
Boult throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boult throws a combination but it was largely blocked by James.
Boult lands a nice shot to the body.
James moves out of range as Boult strikes.
Donk. Boult catches James right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Boult's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Boult. Beautiful body shot.
James misses the jab.
Boult changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
James shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Boult looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
James throws a lazy head kick
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Boult connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boult scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
James throws a series of punches but Boult avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boult digs a good hook to James's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from James there as he acknowledges the shot.
James throws a combination that misses
enabling Boult to counter with a crisp jab.
Boult lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timothy Boult showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Boult showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
Boult throws a right hand that misses
and Boult takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
James takes one on the button.
James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boult swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by James.
Boult fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
James throws a combination that misses
and Boult counters with a one-two to the body.
Boult misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
Boult stalks James and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into James's face. James staggers backwards, shaken.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boult throws a big shot that misses.
James has managed to clinch.
James lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James keeps control of Boult as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
James misses with a knee strike.
Boult has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
James has Boult pressed against the cage, preventing Boult from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
James keeps control of Boult as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
James misses with a knee to the head.
James stalls.
James displaying some good clinch control by pressing Boult up against the cage.
James seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Boult wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but James has him pressed against the cage.
James taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
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.
Boult is trying to push James away but James has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
James with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boult's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James throws a lazy head kick
and Boult counters with a nice uppercut.
Boult lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boult connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed James momentarily.
Boult misses with a jab to the body
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Peter James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James walks into a stiff left hand from Boult.
Boult dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
James needs to keep his hands up - Boult had a free shot at his head there.
Boult fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
Boult jabs at James's body.
Boult bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of James's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boult scores with a shot to the body.
Boult throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boult avoids the head kick by James.
Boult throws out a counter right but James avoids it with no problem.
Boult misses with a few strikes there.
James is looking to counter with head kicks.
Boult keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
James scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boult waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
James catches Boult with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boult misses with a looping right.
Boult scores with a jab to the jaw.
James doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
James takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boult connects with the punch.
James misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
Boult swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boult throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
James takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice uppercut there from Boult.
Boult lands a slapping body shot.
James throws a nice looking combination but Boult bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
James throws a sloppy head kick
and Boult counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boult tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Boult.
James walks into a left hand.
Boult tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Boult.
Boult getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boult cracks a nice hook into James's ribs.
Peter James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timothy Boult is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boult.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timothy Boult comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Boult 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timothy Boult!
Timothy Boult decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dave Kopp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Morales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morales is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: U Don't Know Me. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Kopp!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, James Morales!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morales swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kopp is looking to counter the offense by Morales and move into the clinch.
Kopp fails with a takedown attempt.
Kopp misses with a takedown attempt - Morales sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Morales throws a fast counter high kick but Kopp manages to duck under it in time.
Kopp shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Morales manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morales is trying to control the position but Kopp postures up.
Morales bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kopp's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kopp is on top in guard.
Kopp distracts Morales with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Morales tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Morales can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kopp content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kopp scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kopp with a nice head shot there.
Morales wants to sweep but no luck.
Morales trying to control the position.
Kopp with a nice head shot there.
Kopp is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kopp works over Morales with some ground and pound from guard.
Kopp trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kopp stopping the sweep attempt from Morales.
Kopp postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kopp throwing strikes from guard but Morales blocks nicely.
Kopp postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kopp with a nice head shot there.
Kopp postures up in Morales's guard and throws a big left but Morales blocks it.
Kopp lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morales has control of Kopp's left arm, preventing Kopp from doing any damage.
Kopp throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kopp with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kopp postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kopp postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kopp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morales is keeping the position for now.
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!
Kopp working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kopp landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kopp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Morales tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kopp is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kopp postures up and lands a big shot to Morales's brow.
Kopp has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kopp postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Morales is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopp working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kopp landing some decent shots from guard.
Kopp working some strikes from top position.
Kopp is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Morales is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kopp cracks Morales with a solid left hand.
Kopp postures up and lands a big shot to Morales's brow.
Kopp passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kopp working the ground and pound.
Morales is rocked!
Kopp cracks Morales with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Morales is still in real trouble! Can Kopp finish him?
Morales really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kopp. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kopp working the body and head with strikes.
Kopp connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Morales some visible discomfort.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kopp in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kopp working away.
Kopp lands a strong strike to the head of Morales. That's dazed him! Kopp looking to finish here. Morales is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Kopp lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Kopp!
Dave Kopp retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Dave Kopp, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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