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VCL Fight Night: 4 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between GaiI Kin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hyashi Hayakawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). GaiI Kin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, GaiI Kin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hyashi Hayakawa!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayakawa misses with a double jab.
Kin throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hayakawa avoids it.
Hayakawa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kin.
Hayakawa connects with a right hand. Kin shakes it off.
Kin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kin works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hayakawa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kin manages to get himself to full guard.
Hayakawa throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayakawa throwing strikes from guard but Kin blocks nicely.
Kin being controlled here, momentarily.
Hayakawa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hayakawa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayakawa is stalling in the full guard.
Hayakawa looking to pass the guard.
Kin working for submissions but it's allowed Hayakawa to get to half guard.
Kin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hayakawa.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hayakawa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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.
Hayakawa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hayakawa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kin looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hayakawa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hayakawa slows the pace down in half guard.
Hayakawa works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hayakawa cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hayakawa landing strikes from the mount and Kin is in trouble!
Kin holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hayakawa tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hayakawa controlling his opponent.
Hayakawa throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hayakawa throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Hayakawa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayakawa landing strikes from the mount and Kin is in trouble!
Hayakawa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kin tries to hold on but Hayakawa pushes him away.
Hayakawa connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hayakawa controlling from mount.
Hayakawa looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hyashi Hayakawa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hayakawa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kin is looking to reverse the position.
Hayakawa controls the position.
Hayakawa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayakawa sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kin is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayakawa tries to score with some ground and pound. Kin controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
A lull in the action here.
Hayakawa scoring with punches and elbows.
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.
Hayakawa throwing strikes but Kin manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Hayakawa gets back to half guard.
Hayakawa gets full guard.
Hayakawa has his hands on Kin's head, controlling the position.
Kin trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayakawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hayakawa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayakawa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hayakawa shoots in for a takedown but Kin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hayakawa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kin is not content to let Hayakawa control the position.
Kin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hayakawa on the ground.
Hayakawa passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kin!
Kin wants to hold on but Hayakawa pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayakawa controlling his opponent.
Hayakawa looking to finish Kin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kin!
Kin blocking the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hayakawa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hayakawa throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kin because Hayakawa loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hyashi Hayakawa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hayakawa scores with a jab to the head.
Hayakawa dodges the punch combination from Kin.
Hayakawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hayakawa tries to bum rush Kin with a series of wild strikes but Kin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
GaiI Kin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hayakawa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hayakawa throws a counter combo.
Kin gets a clinch.
Kin turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hayakawa throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Hayakawa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kin tries to counter by clinching up but Hayakawa breaks away and moves out of range.
Hayakawa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hayakawa is pushing down on Kin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kin is fighting to maintain full guard but Hayakawa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hayakawa frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hayakawa lands a big shot there that rocks Kin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kin tries to get out of the position.
Hayakawa with shots to the head and body - Kin looks very uncomfortable down there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hayakawa controlling from mount.
Hayakawa working the ground and pound effectively.
Hayakawa avoids the attempt from Kin to control.
Hayakawa controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyashi Hayakawa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kin is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hayakawa throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Kin has his hands clasped together but Hayakawa breaks the hold and Kin is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Hayakawa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hyashi Hayakawa!
After the big win, Hyashi Hayakawa made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Spartan Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bradley Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todd Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen Halls of Montezuma as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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211 lbs
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BJJ White 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bradley Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Todd Smith!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson lands a head kick!
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad.
Johnson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
Johnson cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnson pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith jumps guard and drags Johnson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've been hearing that Johnson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by Smith!
Johnson has his hands on Smith's head, controlling the position.
Smith pushes down on Johnson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson kicks off Smith and gets to his feet.
Johnson connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Smith slips a straight right by Johnson.
Smith lands a left and a right that send Johnson crashing to the mat, dazed. Smith thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson connects with a looping right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Bradley Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd Smith.
Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Johnson showed some decent athleticism there.
Smith makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Smith drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Smith fails to pull guard.
Smith tries for a takedown but Johnson manages to get underhooks.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Johnson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Johnson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Smith moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Smith lands with a cross.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith is trying to trip Johnson. He has hold of a leg but Johnson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Smith persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Johnson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
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 Bradley Johnson 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.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson, which made it look bad.
Johnson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Bradley Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Johnson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Johnson did well to prevent Smith getting side control.
Johnson trying to control here.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
Smith is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Johnson trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Smith stands up from half guard.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Smith shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson tries to counter by clinching up but Smith breaks away and moves out of range.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bradley Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Bradley Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Johnson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith's calf.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Johnson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smith manages to circle out of the way.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Johnson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Smith shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson stops a takedown attempt from Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith pulls guard effortlessly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Todd Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith trying to control the position.
Johnson trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Johnson dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson gets the takedown into side control.
Smith explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Johnson shoots in.
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Johnson leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A cross from Johnson lands.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Bradley Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd Smith.
Johnson clinches.
Johnson has Smith pushed against the cage.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Johnson!
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnson. That's going to slow Smith down.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson lands an overhand right.
Johnson rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but Johnson gets an underhook and turns Smith into the cage.
Johnson is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnson down to the mat. Johnson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Johnson gets a clinch.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Johnson's half guard.
Johnson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Smith content to control rather than advance.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith decides to return to a standing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Bradley Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith slows down the pace here.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Bradley Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith avoiding damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
A bit of stalling here from Johnson.
Todd Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bradley Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bradley Johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Paterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Tumenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Paterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Albert Tumenov!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tumenov fails with the takedown.
Paterson thuds his right hand into Tumenov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tumenov dives in and grabs Paterson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Paterson pushes down on Tumenov's head and hops out.
Tumenov fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Paterson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jim Paterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Tumenov.
Tumenov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tumenov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paterson, pushing him back against the cage.
Paterson is pressed up against the cage. Tumenov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Paterson down to the mat. Paterson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Paterson jabs at Tumenov's body.
Tumenov with a poor takedown
and Paterson counters with a straight right hand.
Tumenov's coach down at Midnight MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tumenov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Albert Tumenov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tumenov fails to land the takedown.
It looked like Paterson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Paterson.
Tumenov fails with the takedown.
Tumenov fails with a takedown attempt.
Tumenov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Paterson misses with a series of wild punches.
Tumenov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Paterson was covering up waiting for the punch and Tumenov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tumenov is fighting to break Paterson's control of his arms but Paterson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paterson keeping moving, preventing Tumenov from controlling successfully.
Tumenov landing with the ground and pound.
Tumenov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tumenov is working Paterson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Paterson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tumenov wants to pass the guard but Paterson is keeping the position.
Tumenov preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paterson keeping moving, preventing Tumenov from controlling successfully.
Paterson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tumenov throws a big elbow that misses.
Tumenov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tumenov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Paterson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Paterson trying to hold on to Tumenov's head to control him but Tumenov postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tumenov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tumenov lands strikes from half guard.
Paterson trying to control from the bottom.
Tumenov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Paterson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tumenov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tumenov lands with a punch from half guard.
Paterson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tumenov on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tumenov thows a huge punch but Paterson dodges it nicely.
Paterson is breathing heavily.
Tumenov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tumenov connects with a nice short shot to Paterson's temple.
Paterson is staying active underneath Tumenov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tumenov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tumenov trying to control from half guard but Paterson is working away.
Tumenov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Tumenov there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tumenov controlling the action here.
Tumenov thows a huge punch but Paterson dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Albert Tumenov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Paterson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tumenov.
Tumenov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Paterson sprawls well. Paterson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tumenov gets slowly back to his feet.
Tumenov shoots in and drives through. Paterson sprawls well.
Jim Paterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Tumenov.
Tumenov walks into a straight right hand from Paterson.
A big right from Paterson misses.
Tumenov shoots in looking for a takedown but Paterson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tumenov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jim Paterson is winning the standup battle so far.
Tumenov has his takedown stuffed
and Paterson counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tumenov shoots in but Paterson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Paterson 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paterson lands a jab-cross combination.
Tumenov looks for a takedown but Paterson sprawls well.
Paterson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tumenov rushes Paterson and presses him up against the cage.
Tumenov wants a takedown but no success here.
Tumenov is working for takedown but Paterson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tumenov has Paterson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Paterson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tumenov is breathing heavily.
Tumenov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Paterson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Paterson lands a nice shot to the body.
No luck for Tumenov with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paterson misses with the combination.
Tumenov fails to land the takedown.
Paterson throws out a powerful jab.
Tumenov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Paterson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Paterson connects with a looping right hand.
Albert Tumenov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paterson misses with an uppercut.
Tumenov looks for a takedown but Paterson sprawls well.
Paterson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tumenov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tumenov shoots in looking for a takedown but Paterson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tumenov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Paterson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Paterson throws out a loose jab but Tumenov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tumenov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Paterson as he jumps to the side.
Tumenov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Paterson circles away.
Tumenov shoots and misses
and Paterson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paterson connects with a body shot that sends Tumenov's belly button to the back.
Tumenov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Paterson misses.
Tumenov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Paterson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tumenov walks into a jab.
Tumenov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tumenov misses with a takedown
and Paterson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tumenov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tumenov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paterson.
Tumenov ducks right into an uppercut from Paterson.
Tumenov dives in for a single leg takedown but Paterson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Paterson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Paterson leaves Tumenov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tumenov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jim Paterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paterson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Paterson wants it to stay on the feet.
A quick step to the side and Paterson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paterson lands a nice shot that snaps Tumenov's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Paterson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tumenov fails with a takedown attempt.
Paterson scores with a body shot.
Tumenov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Paterson!
Paterson defending against the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tumenov throws an elbow but Paterson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tumenov landing strikes.
Tumenov working the head and body with strikes.
Tumenov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tumenov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tumenov working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tumenov misses with the ground and pound.
Tumenov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Paterson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tumenov connects with a decent elbow.
Tumenov landing a few strikes.
Paterson tries to buck Tumenov off but Tumenov is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paterson wants to control but Tumenov postures up.
Tumenov landing strikes.
Paterson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tumenov can do to turn this around?
Tumenov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Paterson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tumenov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tumenov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paterson can't do much from the bottom here.
Tumenov landing a few strikes.
Paterson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Paterson tries to get out of the position.
Tumenov working the ground and pound.
Tumenov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Paterson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Paterson taking a bit of punishment here - Tumenov scoring with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tumenov lands some shots froms side control.
Tumenov working the ground and pound from side control.
Tumenov tries to score with some ground and pound. Paterson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tumenov throws an elbow but Paterson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Paterson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Tumenov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Paterson wants to control but Tumenov postures up.
Tumenov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tumenov is putting a hurting on Paterson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tumenov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Albert Tumenov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tumenov tries to stand but Paterson is controlling his head.
Tumenov looks up at the clock and then as Paterson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tumenov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tumenov grinds an elbow into Paterson's temple.
Paterson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tumenov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Paterson is rocked!
Tumenov working the ground and pound.
Paterson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Oh Paterson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tumenov looks up at the clock and then as Paterson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tumenov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
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!
A lull in the action here.
Tumenov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Tumenov lands a big shot to the head and Paterson winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Albert Tumenov!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Afeef Isa Baba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Alvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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153 lbs
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25
148 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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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 Helsinki, Afeef Isa Baba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Alvey!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Baba.
Alvey with a poor takedown
and Baba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baba fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alvey shoots in for a takedown but Baba shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Baba connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alvey shoots and misses
and Baba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Afeef Isa Baba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Alvey.
Alvey throws a combination that misses
and Baba counters with a straight right hand.
Baba seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Alvey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alvey tries for a takedown but Baba circles away easily
and Baba counters with a thumping low kick.
Baba lands a nice looking body shot.
Alvey looks winded!
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!
Alvey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alvey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Baba.
Baba connects with a leg kick. Alvey looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Alvey throws a series of punches but Baba moves out of range.
Afeef Isa Baba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Baba.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baba throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Baba lands a brutal head kick. Alvey looks out on his feet and Baba throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Afeef Isa Baba!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Remarcus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Rogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by CNN-Yall dont wanna fuck with us. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Remarcus Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Rogan!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Remarcus Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Jones scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Joe Rogan has been cut.
Jones closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rogan quickly recovers to half guard.
Jones prevents Rogan from improving his position.
Rogan is controlling Jones's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is pressing down on Rogan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rogan is holding on for now.
Jones works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogan is trying to escape the mount.
Jones is looking to work his way around to Rogan's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Rogan working to try and regain half guard.
Rogan holds of for dear life.
Rogan wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
Rogan is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
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.
Rogan holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jones tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jones is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rogan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rogan tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jones wants to control the pace but Rogan is squirming around nicely.
Jones looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rogan is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogan wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rogan hang on?
Jones working the ground and pound effectively.
Jones controlling his opponent.
Rogan tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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.
Rogan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Rogan, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Rogan against the cage but Rogan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rogan is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Rogan looks winded!
Jones wants to stand but Rogan has his arm trapped.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rogan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rogan prevents Jones from improving position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remarcus Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Rogan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones scores with a one two! Rogan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Jones clinches up with Rogan and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Jones to work.
Jones has clasped his hands together around Rogan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a few punches from side control.
Jones working away.
Rogan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones taking a breather here.
Jones stands up.
That's two 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.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Rogan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And Rogan tries to counter it with a takedown but Jones pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Rogan sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rogan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Remarcus Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rogan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones gets caught flat footed, as Rogan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jones wants to sweep here but Rogan controlling him for the moment.
Remarcus Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogan content to stall in guard here.
Jones is trying to keep Rogan in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rogan trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Rogan on that attempt.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Rogan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Jones tightens his grip and picks Rogan up, before dumping him to the ground. Rogan manages to land in guard.
Rogan is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones stands up from Rogan's guard - Jones perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remarcus Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Rogan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jones misses with a kick to the body.
And Rogan tries to counter it with a takedown but Jones pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jones dives in and grabs Rogan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rogan pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Jones tries to clinch but Rogan is having none of it.
Rogan feints the counter takedown.
Jones tries to clinch there but Rogan circles away.
Jones tries to clinch up but Rogan circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones gets caught napping as Rogan dives in and scores a takedown. Jones manages to retain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones working a defensive guard but Rogan passes into half guard.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Jones holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to hold on to Rogan's head to control him but Rogan postures up.
Rogan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jones is looking to clinch.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rogan enables Jones to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rogan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rogan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rogan trying to control the position here.
Jones pushes down on Rogan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogan wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Rogan wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Rogan should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jones is taking a breather. Rogan 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.
Rogan is concentrating on defense, preventing Jones from advancing position.
Rogan wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Rogan.
Jones is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rogan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
Jones has Rogan pressed against the cage.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rogan can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jones taking a breather.
Jones manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rogan wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Rogan stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rogan working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rogan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rogan postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Remarcus Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remarcus Jones!
A very excited looking Remarcus Jones rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Joe Rogan stepped up to the mic, saying 'I Blame God for this Loss. He just wasn't with me tonight.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randall Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rambo Valentino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valentino comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rollin' kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rambo Valentino will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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270 lbs
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277 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randall Woods!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rambo Valentino!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentino scores with a sloppy right hand. Woods should have avoided that one.
It looks like Randall Woods has been cut.
Woods misses with a few strikes there.
Valentino looks to score with a jab to the body but Woods is just out of range.
Woods closes the distance and pushes Valentino back into the cage.
Woods wants a takedown but no success here.
Woods tries a body shot but Valentino blocks it.
Valentino has had enough of the clinch but Woods keeps him there for the moment.
Valentino tries to stall but Woods uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Woods escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Woods ducks under a wild hook from Valentino.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Valentino paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Valentino lands with a cross.
Woods swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Valentino stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Valentino wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Woods has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Woods there as he acknowledges the shot.
Randall Woods seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Woods throws a nice looking combination but Valentino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Valentino getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Woods has been working on his boxing with his coaches at School of Hard Knocks in the buildup to the fight.
Woods misses with the combination.
Woods changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Valentino tries to avoid it but Woods manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Valentino to the ground. Valentino escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Valentino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randall Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Woods shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Valentino but Valentino pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Valentino ducks under a wild hook from Woods.
Valentino connects with a nice looking jab.
Randall Woods's cut is getting worse.
Valentino tries to clinch but Woods is having none of it.
Woods seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Woods shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Valentino pinned against the cage. Valentino gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Woods sets himself, and Valentino steps forward looking for the clinch! Woods avoids it this time.
Valentino has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentino connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Woods is looking to clinch.
Woods fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valentino manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentino keeps the fight on the outside.
Rambo Valentino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valentino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Woods.
It seemed like Valentino was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Woods takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Woods walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Valentino! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rambo Valentino!
Our winner, Rambo Valentino, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Renzoi Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asaf Shahar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Renzoi Gracie!
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, Asaf Shahar!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gracie walks into a stiff left hand from Shahar.
Shahar misses the jab.
Gracie wants to clinch
and Shahar counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gracie throws a leg kick but Shahar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shahar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shahar.
Shahar misses with a straight right.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shahar thuds his right hand into Gracie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shahar drops Gracie with a beautiful combination! Gracie stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Shahar is looking for the KO!
Gracie is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie closes the distance but Shahar moves to the side
and Shahar counters with a huge right that knocks Gracie out cold! Shahar is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Asaf Shahar!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malik Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Colombu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malik Turner has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Malik Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Colombu!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner blocks a jab.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Colombu slips the punch.
Joe Colombu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Colombu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Colombu wants to get back to his feet but Turner passes into half guard.
Turner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Turner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Colombu wants to sweep but Turner has passed to side control!
Colombu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Turner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner trying to control the action but Colombu is working from the bottom.
Turner working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colombu is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Turner off and has taken his back!
Colombu is punishing Turner with strikes - can he finish him?!
It looks like Malik Turner has been cut.
Turner looking very determined here, making life difficult for Colombu.
Turner wants to get back to his feet.
Colombu connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Turner to escape the position.
Can Turner hold on?! Colombu is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Colombu lands a shot to the body.
Turner trying to get back to his feet but Colombu is in full control for now.
Turner covering up well under a barage of strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner covering up well under a series of strikes from Colombu.
Colombu controlling the position well here. Turner rolled but Colombu kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Colombu struggling to land strikes to the head as Turner covers up.
Turner is trying to remain composed but Colombu is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Malik Turner's cut is getting worse.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Colombu. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Jeez, Malik Turner's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Malik Turner's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joe Colombu!
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