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FF XXXVII: Tolonen v Sokolov PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aloysius Wiremu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mack Ua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wiremu comes to the cage accompanied by Billy Joel - The River of Dreams. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aloysius Wiremu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mack Ua!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wiremu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wiremu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ua takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wiremu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ua manages to avoid it.
Ua tries to counter with a clinch but Wiremu shakes him off and moves away.
Ua clinches up against the cage.
Ua takes a shot to the head.
Ua is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wiremu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wiremu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ua lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wiremu lands a hook that snaps the head of Ua backwards.
Wiremu presses Ua against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ua is leaning against Wiremu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Wiremu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wiremu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wiremu gets through Ua's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ua stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wiremu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wiremu misses with some punches.
Ua blocking some punches.
Wiremu swings wildly with an uppercut but Ua uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ua tries a body shot but Wiremu blocks it.
Ua misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Wiremu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wiremu.
Ua misses with a punch to the body.
Ua blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Wiremu.
Wiremu scores with a hook to the body.
Wiremu misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wiremu.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wiremu.
Still in the clinch, Wiremu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ua misses with a body punch.
Wiremu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ua lands with a left to the head.
Wiremu misses with a body punch.
Ua pushes Wiremu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wiremu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ua misses with a punch to the body.
Wiremu misses with some punches.
Wiremu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wiremu swings wildly with an uppercut but Ua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wiremu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wiremu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wiremu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ua is rocked!
Wiremu lands a right hand.
Ua is still on wobbly legs! Can Wiremu finish him?
Wiremu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wiremu working aggressively here.
Ua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wiremu creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Ua's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Ua drops to his knees and Wiremu pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aloysius Wiremu!
Aloysius Wiremu 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Julius Birch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milton Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Julius Birch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Milton Cooper!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Birch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooper moves away.
Birch gets a takedown into half guard.
Birch is trying for a kimura here. Cooper looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Birch wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Julius Birch!
After the fight, Julius Birch was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sanford Fanning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iain Reilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Reilly's choice of entrance music: Dubliners - Fields of Athenry. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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218 lbs
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sanford Fanning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iain Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reilly throws the left hand but Fanning avoids the punch easily.
Fanning tries to clinch but Reilly moves out of range.
Fanning defending well as Reilly loads up on a big left hand.
Reilly looks to land a left hand but Fanning moved out of range nicely.
Reilly misses with a right hand
and Fanning counters with a good, hard body kick but Reilly shrugs it off.
Reilly closes the distance and clinches up with Fanning, looking for a takedown. Reilly pushes Fanning against the cage but Fanning circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fanning misses the jab.
Reilly shoots in but no luck this time.
Reilly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Reilly misses.
Fanning seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Fanning throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reilly swings for the body but Fanning moves out of range.
It looked like Fanning wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reilly gets tackled into the cage by Fanning. Fanning maintains the clinch.
A short right from Fanning.
Fanning has clasped his hands together around Reilly's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Reilly has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fanning postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Fanning working away.
Reilly is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The strikes coming from Fanning are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanning working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fanning is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Reilly has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reilly manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fanning's best efforts.
Fanning is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reilly doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fanning.
Reilly tries to get to full guard but Fanning has control of the leg.
Fanning wants to pass the guard but Reilly is defending well.
Fanning 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fanning is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Reilly sees it coming and defends easily.
Reilly is looking to improve his position.
Reilly wants to control but Fanning is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fanning working the head and body with strikes.
Reilly is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Fanning is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reilly doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fanning.
Reilly actively working from the bottom here.
Reilly trying to hold on to Fanning's head to control him but Fanning postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fanning is working for a kimura but Reilly is defending it quite comfortably.
Fanning looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Reilly wants to control but Fanning is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Reilly wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reilly gets full guard.
Reilly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fanning chips away with some ground and pound.
Reilly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fanning landing some decent shots from guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Reilly can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reilly is on top in guard.
Fanning is looking to stand up but Reilly isn't so interested in that idea.
Fanning has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reilly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Reilly throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fanning works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reilly throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reilly throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reilly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sanford Fanning 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.
Fanning loads up on a big right hand but Reilly slips the punch.
Fanning is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reilly can do to turn this around?
Fanning takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Reilly lands with a nice body punch.
Reilly throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fanning connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Iain Reilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fanning. Reilly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Reilly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reilly misses with a straight right.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Reilly fails to land.
Fanning misses with some punches.
Reilly manages to break the clinch.
Reilly misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fanning counters with a nice uppercut.
Reilly moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fanning slips a jab and a cross from Reilly.
Reilly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fanning throws a hook to the side of Reilly's head but Reilly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reilly throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reilly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fanning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fanning.
Fanning misses with a head kick.
Reilly fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fanning has closed the distance and engaged Reilly in a clinch.
Fanning throws a head punch that misses.
Reilly's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reilly is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for Fanning.
Reilly is still on wobbly legs! Can Fanning finish him?
A short uppercut from Fanning.
Fanning dips a shoulder and cracks Reilly with a mighty uppercut! Reilly falls back against the cage and Fanning unloads with a barrage of strikes! Reilly is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Fanning screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sanford Fanning!
An out of breath Sanford Fanning thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabricio Enrico Piao Carlos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Piao Carlos comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Barry McGuire - Eve of Destruction kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fabricio Enrico Piao Carlos will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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245 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonny Perry !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fabricio Enrico Piao Carlos!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piao Carlos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Perry is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Piao Carlos's half guard.
Piao Carlos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Piao Carlos is on top in guard.
Perry trying to control the position.
Perry keeping moving, preventing Piao Carlos from controlling successfully.
Perry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perry keeping moving, preventing Piao Carlos from controlling successfully.
Perry wants to sweep here but Piao Carlos controlling him for the moment.
Piao Carlos trying to control but Perry is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry is trying to control the position but Piao Carlos postures up.
Piao Carlos wants to control from the top but Perry keeps moving.
Piao Carlos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Perry 's guard.
Perry is looking to improve his position.
Piao Carlos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Perry sees it coming and defends easily.
Piao Carlos is keen to just control but Perry is a slippery customer.
Piao Carlos wants to work for an arm triangle but Perry is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Perry is refusing to be controlled, as Piao Carlos sits in half guard.
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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Perry trying to hold on to Piao Carlos's head to control him but Piao Carlos postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Perry changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Piao Carlos looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Piao Carlos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Perry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Piao Carlos keeps working.
Perry in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Piao Carlos is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jonny Perry !
Jonny Perry got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lars Paulsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adegoke Olujimi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paulsson comes to the cage accompanied by Soldaat van Oranje Theme. The crowd seem to be enjoying Olujimi's choice of entrance music: Jovivaa - Vigilant. Lars Paulsson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Adegoke Olujimi's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lars Paulsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adegoke Olujimi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Paulsson with that takedown attempt.
Olujimi gets a clinch.
Paulsson blocking some punches.
Olujimi has a couple of punches blocked by Paulsson.
Olujimi is struggling to control the position.
Olujimi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Olujimi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Olujimi - that landed with a thud.
Olujimi tries a body shot but Paulsson blocks it.
Paulsson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Olujimi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulsson is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Paulsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paulsson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Olujimi is defending well.
Olujimi is pressed up against the cage. Paulsson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Olujimi down to the mat. Olujimi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Paulsson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Olujimi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Olujimi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Olujimi tries to get to full guard but Paulsson has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olujimi wants to get back to full guard but Paulsson has passed into side control.
Olujimi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Paulsson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paulsson trying to control the action but Olujimi is working from the bottom.
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. Paulsson connects with a nice short shot to Olujimi's temple.
Paulsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Olujimi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Olujimi looking for submissions off his back.
Paulsson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Paulsson is pressing down on Olujimi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Olujimi is holding on for now.
Paulsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Paulsson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Olujimi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Paulsson not doing much here.
Paulsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Olujimi keeps working.
Paulsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Olujimi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paulsson prevents Olujimi from standing back up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Paulsson tries to pass to full mount but Olujimi defends it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Olujimi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Paulsson feinted with a counter takedown.
Olujimi moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olujimi controlling the action here for a moment.
Paulsson can't get the takedown.
Paulsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Olujimi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Olujimi stops a takedown attempt from Paulsson.
Olujimi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Olujimi has Paulsson pressed against the cage.
Olujimi misses with the head strike.
Olujimi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Olujimi throws a head punch that misses.
Paulsson pulls guard successfully.
Paulsson is trying to keep Olujimi in close.
Paulsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Olujimi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olujimi chips away with some ground and pound.
Olujimi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paulsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Paulsson has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Olujimi should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Paulsson has tightened it up now! Olujimi should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lars Paulsson!
Lars Paulsson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Panado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabor Duba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Panado comes to the cage accompanied by Lorde - Team . Duba has chosen Johannes Brahms - Hungarian Dance no.5 as his entrance music. Gabor Duba will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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210 lbs
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216 lbs
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ernesto Panado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gabor Duba!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duba scores with a one two! Panado had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Duba looks to land a right hand but Panado moved out of range.
Duba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Duba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Duba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Panado closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Panado works his foot free and advances to mount.
Panado working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Duba looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Panado! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ernesto Panado!
A victorious Ernesto Panado thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mary Jane Rottencrotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryer Michael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Michael's choice of entrance music: OTHERWISE - Coming For The Throne . 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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196 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mary Jane Rottencrotch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bryer Michael!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michael ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Michael thuds a left hand into Rottencrotch's body.
Michael clinches up against the cage.
Michael's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rottencrotch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Michael stalling against the cage.
Rottencrotch misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Michael fails to land.
Michael blocks an uppercut.
Michael tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rottencrotch's elbow.
Rottencrotch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michael misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rottencrotch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Michael has Rottencrotch pushed against the cage.
Michael lands a hook that snaps the head of Rottencrotch backwards.
Michael goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michael pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rottencrotch scores with a spinning back kick!
Michael has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Michael walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rottencrotch moves out of range of the strikes.
Michael has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rottencrotch.
Michael misses the shot to the body.
Michael gets tackled into the cage by Rottencrotch. Rottencrotch maintains the clinch.
Rottencrotch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Michael's elbow.
Rottencrotch scores with a shot to the side of Michael's head.
Michael prevents a body shot from Rottencrotch.
Rottencrotch lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rottencrotch.
Rottencrotch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rottencrotch prevents a body shot from Michael.
Still in the clinch, Michael scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michael tries to work over Rottencrotch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rottencrotch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Michael.
I was talking to Rottencrotch's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rottencrotch scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rottencrotch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Michael backwards.
Michael working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Michael misses with a body punch.
Rottencrotch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rottencrotch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rottencrotch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Michael.
Rottencrotch scores with a nice hook to the head.
Michael can't find room to land a body shot as Rottencrotch controls the action.
Rottencrotch tries to throw a body punch but Michael avoids it by throwing Rottencrotch back against the cage.
Rottencrotch tries to throw a body punch but Michael avoids it by throwing Rottencrotch back against the cage.
Michael is trying to break the clinch but Rottencrotch has him pressed against the cage.
Rottencrotch blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Michael creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Michael blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Michael is working Rottencrotch over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michael blocking some punches.
Rottencrotch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Michael can't find room to land a body shot as Rottencrotch controls the action.
Michael lands a nice uppercut.
Rottencrotch softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rottencrotch is struggling to control the position.
Rottencrotch stalling the fight.
Michael swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rottencrotch can't find room to land a body shot as Michael controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Michael.
A short left from Michael.
Rottencrotch swings wildly with an uppercut but Michael uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rottencrotch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Michael misses with a body punch.
A short left from Rottencrotch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michael tries a body shot but Rottencrotch blocks it.
Michael is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Rottencrotch.
Rottencrotch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Michael struggles to land a body shot inside as Rottencrotch controls his hands.
Rottencrotch struggles to land a body shot inside as Michael controls his hands.
Michael lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rottencrotch stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Rottencrotch - that landed with a thud.
Michael tries to throw a body punch but Rottencrotch avoids it by throwing Michael back against the cage.
Rottencrotch holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Michael misses with a body punch.
Rottencrotch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Michael tries to work over Rottencrotch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Michael tries to throw a body punch but Rottencrotch avoids it by throwing Michael back against the cage.
Rottencrotch misses with a punch to the body.
Michael is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
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 Mary Jane Rottencrotch will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rottencrotch looks to land a body kick but Michael moved away.
Rottencrotch uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Michael has time to react.
Michael throws a right hand that misses
and Rottencrotch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Michael avoids the head kick by Rottencrotch.
Rottencrotch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Michael looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rottencrotch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Michael throws a body shot but no joy.
Michael closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Michael scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rottencrotch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michael tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rottencrotch's elbow.
Rottencrotch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rottencrotch struggles to land a body shot inside as Michael controls his hands.
Rottencrotch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rottencrotch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rottencrotch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michael swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Michael can't find room to land a body shot as Rottencrotch controls the action.
Rottencrotch stalling in the clinch.
Michael goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Rottencrotch.
Rottencrotch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Michael blocking some punches.
Rottencrotch trying to land knees to the body.
Michael fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Michael swings wildly with an uppercut but Rottencrotch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rottencrotch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rottencrotch.
Michael blocks a body shot from Rottencrotch.
Michael tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rottencrotch's elbow.
Michael tries to throw a body punch but Rottencrotch avoids it by throwing Michael back against the cage.
Michael lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Michael as the two fighters clinch.
Michael lands an uppercut.
Michael misses with a punch to the body.
Rottencrotch throws a head punch that misses.
Michael misses with a short punch on the inside.
Michael tries to throw a body punch but Rottencrotch avoids it by throwing Michael back against the cage.
Rottencrotch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rottencrotch lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Michael misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Michael as Rottencrotch tries to tie him up.
Rottencrotch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Michael misses with some punches.
Michael goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Michael throws a punch but it's blocked by Rottencrotch.
Rottencrotch blocks a body shot from Michael.
Michael goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michael is trying to break free.
Michael takes a shot to the head.
Rottencrotch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Michael.
Michael fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rottencrotch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Rottencrotch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rottencrotch.
Rottencrotch throws a punch but it's blocked by Michael.
Michael breaks the clinch.
Michael avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A low kick from Rottencrotch is predictable there
and Michael counters with a slapping leg kick.
Michael lands a slapping body shot.
Michael swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Michael moves into range and connects with a jab.
Michael walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rottencrotch checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jab, jab by Michael - just one landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Michael lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Michael is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rottencrotch rather than just go for the knockout.
Rottencrotch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rottencrotch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Michael throws a leg kick
letting Rottencrotch counter with a right hand.
Michael throws a hook but Rottencrotch blocks it.
Bryer Michael seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rottencrotch throws a nice inside leg kick.
Michael misses with an attempted mid kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Michael.
Rottencrotch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Michael dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rottencrotch connects with a leg kick. Michael looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Michael tries to land a body kick
letting Rottencrotch counter with a right hand.
Rottencrotch lands an overhand right.
Rottencrotch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mary Jane Rottencrotch will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Michael just misses with a punch to the body.
Rottencrotch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Michael. That did some damage!
Rottencrotch closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Michael is looking to control Rottencrotch's arms but Rottencrotch gets an underhook and turns him. Now Michael has his back to the cage.
Michael gets through Rottencrotch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Michael prevents a body shot from Rottencrotch.
Rottencrotch pushes Michael back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rottencrotch misses with a punch to the body.
Michael tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rottencrotch's elbow.
Rottencrotch can't find room to land a body shot as Michael controls the action.
Michael goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rottencrotch lands a body punch.
Rottencrotch lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Michael.
Michael gets through Rottencrotch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Michael makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Michael blocks a body shot from Rottencrotch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michael has a couple of punches blocked by Rottencrotch.
Rottencrotch tries to land a knee to the head but Michael blocks with his arms.
Rottencrotch lands with a short shot to the head.
Michael wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Michael lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rottencrotch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rottencrotch pushes Michael back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rottencrotch can't find room to land a body shot as Michael controls the action.
Michael throws a head punch that misses.
Rottencrotch struggles to land a body shot inside as Michael controls his hands.
Mary Jane Rottencrotch has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rottencrotch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rottencrotch blocks an uppercut.
Rottencrotch scores with a hook to the body.
Rottencrotch softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rottencrotch avoiding damage.
Rottencrotch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rottencrotch just leaning against Michael, taking a breather.
Michael tries to throw a body punch but Rottencrotch avoids it by throwing Michael back against the cage.
Michael can't find room to land a body shot as Rottencrotch controls the action.
Rottencrotch lands an uppercut.
Rottencrotch misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Rottencrotch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rottencrotch prevents a body shot from Michael.
Rottencrotch swings wildly with an uppercut but Michael uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rottencrotch is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Michael can't find room to land a body shot as Rottencrotch controls the action.
Michael blocks a body shot from Rottencrotch.
Michael misses with a punch to the body.
Rottencrotch keeps control of Michael as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rottencrotch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Michael lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rottencrotch backwards.
Rottencrotch blocks a body shot from Michael.
Rottencrotch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bryer Michael has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michael tries to work over Rottencrotch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Michael.
A head punch on the inside from Michael fails to land.
Rottencrotch swings wildly with an uppercut but Michael uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rottencrotch lands with a left to the head.
Michael scores with a hook to the body.
Michael tries to work over Rottencrotch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Michael swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Michael blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Michael.
A body shot lands from Rottencrotch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rottencrotch.
Michael fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Michael misses with a body punch.
Rottencrotch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rottencrotch working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Michael.
Michael misses with a punch to the body.
Michael tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rottencrotch's elbow.
Rottencrotch lands a nice uppercut.
Michael is trying to force a seperation but Rottencrotch has the dominant position.
Rottencrotch blocks a body shot from Michael.
Michael blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rottencrotch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Michael blocks a body shot from Rottencrotch.
Mary Jane Rottencrotch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice left hand lands by Rottencrotch.
Michael misses with a body punch.
Michael doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rottencrotch blocks a body shot from Michael.
Rottencrotch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mary Jane Rottencrotch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rottencrotch 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mary Jane Rottencrotch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Dingerballs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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300 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Dingerballs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Austin Adams!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams tries to keep at a distance but Dingerballs has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dingerballs blocking some punches.
Adams softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dingerballs fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Adams lands a hook that snaps the head of Dingerballs backwards.
Adams has a couple of punches blocked by Dingerballs.
Dingerballs wants a takedown but no success here.
Adams looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Adams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dingerballs's elbow.
Dingerballs gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Adams has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dingerballs off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Adams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mike Dingerballs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dingerballs misses with a combination
and Adams counters with a nice body shot.
Dingerballs is breathing heavily.
Adams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Adams takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Adams throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Dingerballs stumbling backwards into the cage! Dingerballs bounces back off the cage towards Adams, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Adams lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Adams celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Austin Adams!
During a confident post fight interview, Austin Adams thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Mike Dingerballs stepped up to the mic, saying 'Guess Im going back to babysitting'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maurice Vontavious Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James DeGale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vontavious Payne's entrance music is Hope. A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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243 lbs
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maurice Vontavious Payne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James DeGale!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeGale swings away with a leg kick that misses.
DeGale lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
DeGale defending well as Vontavious Payne loads up on a big left hand.
DeGale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vontavious Payne moves away.
DeGale thows a left - swing and a miss!
DeGale throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vontavious Payne on the side of the head.
DeGale looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vontavious Payne on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Vontavious Payne stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from DeGale.
DeGale drops Vontavious Payne with a beautiful combination! Vontavious Payne stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - DeGale is looking for the KO!
It looks like Maurice Vontavious Payne has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeGale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vontavious Payne.
A head kick misses from Vontavious Payne.
Vontavious Payne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeGale.
Vontavious Payne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but DeGale moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
DeGale fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vontavious Payne scores with the left hand. DeGale knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like James DeGale has been cut.
Vontavious Payne has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Wrecking Crew Elite MMA in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeGale lands with a slapping head kick.
DeGale lands with a hook. Vontavious Payne tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vontavious Payne misses the body punch
letting DeGale counter with a right hand.
DeGale tries to bum rush Vontavious Payne with a series of wild strikes but Vontavious Payne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
DeGale lands the left hand.
Vontavious Payne shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vontavious Payne is rocked!
James DeGale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeGale uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vontavious Payne.
Vontavious Payne jabs DeGale right on the nose. DeGale blinks but takes it well.
Vontavious Payne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but DeGale circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Vontavious Payne does it's job there.
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!
DeGale looks for the body kick but Vontavious Payne saw that one coming.
Vontavious Payne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeGale moves away.
DeGale moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
DeGale scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeGale. Vontavious Payne does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeGale avoids the head kick by Vontavious Payne.
Nice uppercut there from DeGale.
Vontavious Payne throws a body shot but no joy.
Vontavious Payne walks into a straight right hand from DeGale.
DeGale lands a leg kick that knocks Vontavious Payne off balance momentarily.
DeGale slips a straight right by Vontavious Payne.
DeGale tries to clinch there but Vontavious Payne circles away.
Vontavious Payne looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
DeGale jabs at Vontavious Payne's body.
Vontavious Payne takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
DeGale just misses with a punch to the body.
DeGale scoring well with a low kick there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from DeGale, right into the meat.
DeGale just misses with a punch to the body.
Vontavious Payne walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeGale misses with a body shot.
Vontavious Payne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeGale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by DeGale.
DeGale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vontavious Payne.
DeGale tries a quick counter leg kick but Vontavious Payne is wise to it.
Vontavious Payne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeGale moves away.
Vontavious Payne looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
DeGale appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vontavious Payne wants to slow DeGale down by chopping away at his legs.
DeGale keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vontavious Payne throws a hook but DeGale avoids it easily.
DeGale cracks Vontavious Payne with a right hand to the side of the head.
DeGale feints and then cracks Vontavious Payne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vontavious Payne down.
DeGale takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeGale chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vontavious Payne moves away from the strike by DeGale.
Vontavious Payne throws a jab but it's blocked by DeGale.
Vontavious Payne moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDeGale.
Vontavious Payne just misses with a punch to the body.
Good exchange - DeGale coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeGale throws out a leg kick but Vontavious Payne moves out of range and DeGale only half commits.
Good standup being displayed there by DeGale as he connects with a hook.
DeGale tries to clinch up.
Nice uppercut there from DeGale.
DeGale changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vontavious Payne stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from DeGale.
Vontavious Payne throws a series of punches but DeGale moves out of range.
DeGale is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vontavious Payne had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
DeGale sizes up Vontavious Payne with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vontavious Payne takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James DeGale dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
DeGale catches Vontavious Payne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vontavious Payne bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vontavious Payne throwing strikes but DeGale manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Vontavious Payne wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
DeGale controlling the position.
Vontavious Payne manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vontavious Payne looks like he's trying to stand up.
DeGale slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vontavious Payne is looking to control DeGale's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vontavious Payne avoid being mounted?
Vontavious Payne tries to kick DeGale off but DeGale keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vontavious Payne is trying to get back to full guard.
Vontavious Payne wants to get back to his feet.
Vontavious Payne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vontavious Payne looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vontavious Payne controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Vontavious Payne is pressing down on DeGale's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vontavious Payne has his foot on DeGale's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. DeGale works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeGale being controlled here momentarily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vontavious Payne shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. DeGale defends it nicely.
DeGale misses with an uppercut
and Vontavious Payne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vontavious Payne throws a lazy uppercut
and DeGale counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeGale tries to clinch but Vontavious Payne is having none of it.
DeGale works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
DeGale fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
DeGale swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vontavious Payne closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
DeGale keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vontavious Payne throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
DeGale is trying to control but can't.
DeGale regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Vontavious Payne.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if DeGale can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vontavious Payne scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vontavious Payne throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vontavious Payne loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
DeGale looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vontavious Payne content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vontavious Payne postures up in DeGale's guard and throws a big left but DeGale blocks it.
DeGale looking for a sweep. Not yet DeGale, not yet.
Vontavious Payne lands a couple of digs.
Vontavious Payne trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
DeGale keeping moving, preventing Vontavious Payne from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vontavious Payne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeGale.
Vontavious Payne half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vontavious Payne lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice Vontavious Payne dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
DeGale works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vontavious Payne getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
DeGale is rocked!
Vontavious Payne closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops DeGale! Vontavious Payne dives in looking to finish! DeGale is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maurice Vontavious Payne!
After winning the bout, Maurice Vontavious Payne 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matti Tolonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artyom Sokolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artyom Sokolov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matti Tolonen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Artyom Sokolov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sokolov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sokolov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sokolov misses the shot to the body.
Tolonen misses with a right hand
and Sokolov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Matti Tolonen has been cut.
Sokolov takes one to the chin there.
Tolonen throws a hook but Sokolov blocks it.
Sokolov swings for the body but Tolonen moves out of range.
Tolonen misses with a body punch
and Sokolov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Sokolov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sokolov.
Good leg kick by Sokolov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A cross from Tolonen lands.
It looks like Artyom Sokolov has been cut.
Tolonen throws a big shot that misses.
Sokolov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tolonen misses with a looping right.
Tolonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sokolov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matti Tolonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sokolov moves out of range of the strikes.
Sokolov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tolonen.
Tolonen scores with a decent looking hook.
Tolonen just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sokolov.
Tolonen misses with a lunging right hand
and Sokolov counters with a good, hard body kick but Tolonen shrugs it off.
Tolonen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tolonen misses with a body shot.
Sokolov moves away from the strike by Tolonen.
Tolonen lands a nice looking body shot.
Tolonen misses with a hook to the body
and Sokolov counters with a series of strikes. Tolonen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tolonen missing with a left hand there. Sokolov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sokolov tries to work over Tolonen's front leg with a kick but Tolonen checks it.
Tolonen tries to clinch there but Sokolov circles away.
Tolonen backing away here, and Sokolov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A jab lands there for Tolonen.
Tolonen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tolonen feints a jab promting Sokolov to slip. Tolonen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sokolov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tolonen misses with a straight right.
Tolonen moves out of range of the leg kick from Sokolov.
Tolonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Sokolov.
Sokolov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen walks into a stiff left hand from Sokolov.
Sokolov misses with a low kick.
Tolonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sokolov.
Tolonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sokolov feints and then cracks Tolonen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tolonen down.
Sokolov throws a low kick but Tolonen avoids it.
Sokolov misses with a wild combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sokolov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A good leg kick by Sokolov.
Tolonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sokolov was well out of range. Poor timing from Tolonen.
Tolonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tolonen drops his hands momentarily and Sokolov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sokolov tries to close the distance and clinch but Tolonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen misses with a hook.
Tolonen misses with a hook.
Tolonen avoids the head kick by Sokolov.
Tolonen misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Sokolov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tolonen scores with a hook.
Sokolov throws a leg kick but Tolonen moved away.
Tolonen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sokolov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sokolov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tolonen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sokolov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tolonen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sokolov is rocked!
That has opened up Artyom Sokolov's cut even more.
Sokolov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sokolov is still on wobbly legs! Can Tolonen finish him?
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!
Tolonen connects with a looping right hand.
Sokolov scoring well with a low kick there.
Tolonen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tolonen blocking some punches.
Tolonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tolonen lands with a short shot to the head.
I was talking to Tolonen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tolonen pushes Sokolov against the cage. Tolonen is working some dirty boxing. Tolonen pushes off with a quick right hook! Sokolov goes down! Sokolov tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Tolonen moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matti Tolonen!
Matti Tolonen retains his light heavyweight title!
Matti Tolonen took some time post fight to say the following; 'I had better pills this morning! '.
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