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Death Squad 347:Papu v Snuka PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Casey Bowman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayde West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bowman comes to the cage accompanied by Dropkick Murphys - Warriors Code. West comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sober kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Wayde West is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Casey Bowman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wayde West!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West tries to close the distance and clinch but Bowman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
West scores with a spinning back kick!
West throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Casey Bowman has been cut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bowman.
Bowman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
West slips under a jab from Bowman.
West forces Bowman back against the cage and clinches.
West tries to work over Bowman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
West misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, West creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
West lands a nice uppercut.
West keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bowman's efforts to push away.
West has a couple of punches blocked by Bowman.
Bowman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bowman swings for the body but West moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bowman lands with a good body shot.
Bowman takes a swing at West's ribcage but misses.
Wayde West is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West forces Bowman back against the cage and clinches.
West has Bowman pushed against the cage.
Bowman is trying to break the clinch but West is controlling him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bowman can't break the clinch.
Bowman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
West lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bowman digs a right hand underneath West's ribcage. West let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bowman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good work by West as he checks the leg kick.
West has Bowman up against the cage in a clinch.
We've been informed that West has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bowman lands a body punch.
Bowman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
West tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bowman's elbow.
Bowman is trying to break the clinch but West is controlling him.
Bowman tries to break the clinch but West is controlling the position.
Bowman manages to break the clinch.
Bowman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Abobomination Training in the buildup to the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowman is looking to clinch but West is avoiding it.
West looks to throw a body kick
and Bowman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bowman seems to be working for a kimura but West defends the submission attempt.
Bowman prevents West from standing back up.
Bowman is looking for a kimura here.
Bowman working over West with some ground and pound. West looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bowman is looking to take a break and control but West is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bowman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowman working the head and body with strikes.
Bowman is trying to control the action in half guard but West is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bowman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
West tries to kick Bowman off but Bowman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bowman is trying to control. West wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
West wants to get back to his feet.
Bowman wants to lay and pray for a moment but West keeps working.
Bowman is nestled in close to West, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West is trying to stand up here but Bowman is controlling him well.
Bowman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
West is trying to stand up here but Bowman is controlling him well.
Bowman wants to work for an arm triangle but West is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
West is trying to stand.
Bowman is working for a kimura here but West manages to reverse the position and he's now in Bowman's guard.
West wants to stand but Bowman is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wayde West will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Casey Bowman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bowman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Wayde West has been cut.
Bowman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by West. West obviously looking to wear him down.
West is looking to clinch.
Bowman gets a double leg takedown into West's guard.
Bowman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! West is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! West has escaped and now he's on top!
Bowman 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.
Bowman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. West doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. West manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
West wants to get up but he can't break Bowman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
West is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West trying to control the position from guard on top but Bowman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bowman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
West trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bowman's guard.
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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from West.
West misses with a kick to the body.
Bowman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bowman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and West counters with an outside leg kick.
West scores with a nice body kick.
Bowman misses with a wild body shot.
Bowman lands a slapping body shot.
A head kick misses from West.
Bowman misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but West was well out of range. Poor timing from Bowman.
West goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bowman tries to clinch up.
West scores with a leg kick.
Bowman gets a clinch.
Bowman can't find room to land a body shot as West controls the action.
West lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bowman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
West circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bowman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
West throws a head kick but Bowman moves out of range.
Bowman half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bowman swats away the attempt to clinch by West.
Bowman blocks a head kick by West.
Bowman is looking to counter punch.
A head kick misses from West.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West swings away with a leg kick that misses.
West throws a head kick that Bowman semi-blocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West wants to clinch up but Bowman keeps it at a distance.
West closes the distance and pushes Bowman back into the cage.
West wants to stall.
West tries a body shot but Bowman blocks it.
Bowman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wayde West seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bowman is looking to clinch.
West is looking to clinch.
West instigates a clinch.
Bowman is trying to trip West. He has hold of a leg but West is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bowman persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
West is looking to stand up but Bowman isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wayde West will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bowman tries to clinch there but West circles away.
Bowman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bowman is looking to wear down West with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bowman wants to clinch up but West keeps it at a distance.
West tries to counter by closing the distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by West. That's going to slow Bowman down.
West displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bowman throws out the jab.
West throws a front kick aimed at Bowman's knee but Bowman avoids it well.
West gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bowman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
West pulls out of a head kick attempt.
West fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bowman is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from Bowman.
Casey Bowman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bowman misses with a combination
and West counters with a body kick that stops Bowman in his tracks momentarily.
Bowman avoids the head kick by West.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bowman blocks the body kick.
Bowman throws a big shot that misses.
Bowman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and West counters with a nice body kick.
Bowman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bowman misses with a low kick as West jumps back.
West stuffs the takedown.
Bowman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bowman throws a sloppy head kick and West moves out of range easily.
West drives through and clinches with Bowman against the cage.
West prevents Bowman from breaking the clinch.
Bowman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
West moves out of range as Bowman strikes.
West tries to clinch but Bowman is having none of it.
Casey Bowman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bowman shoots in looking for a takedown. West tries to sprawl out of it but Bowman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. West manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Casey Bowman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice inside leg kick there by West. That's going to slow Bowman down.
The fight stays on the outside here - West looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
West moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bowman misses with a takedown attempt - West sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bowman missing with a left hand there. West was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowman fails with the takedown.
West ducks under a wild hook from Bowman.
West swats away the attempt to clinch by Bowman.
West bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wayde West is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bowman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
West wants to get back to his feet but Bowman passes into half guard.
Bowman wants to take a breather but West is having none of it.
Bowman prevents West from standing back up.
Bowman trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bowman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bowman stops West from getting back to his feet.
Bowman is looking for a kimura here.
West tries to kick Bowman off but Bowman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wayde West comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got West winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayde West!
Wayde West spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Casey Bowman had this to say: 'I want to thank my team, my sponsor and of course my opponent for this fight. Today he was the better fighter...'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brady Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benedict Camacho Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Camacho Jr has chosen Astro Zombies by The Misfits as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brady Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Benedict Camacho Jr!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camacho Jr scores with a hook.
It looks like Brady Barnes has been cut.
Camacho Jr works the jab nicely.
Barnes is rocked!
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Oh Barnes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Camacho Jr lands a two punch combo.
Barnes throws a head kick but Camacho Jr moves out of range.
Camacho Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes seems to have got his legs back now.
Camacho Jr moves forwards but Barnes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barnes moves into the clinch.
Camacho Jr misses with the head strike.
Barnes misses with some punches.
Camacho Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barnes lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Barnes lands an uppercut.
Barnes lands with a short shot to the head.
Camacho Jr is rocked!
It looks like Benedict Camacho Jr has been cut.
Barnes lands a big right hand that drops Camacho Jr! The killer instinct kicks in and Barnes finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Barnes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brady Barnes!
After the big win, Brady Barnes made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors The Empire Clothing and Laundry and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Van Gogh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wang Chung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Gogh comes to the cage accompanied by Outro - By: M83. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Wang Chung enters the cage!
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264 lbs
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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
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Pierre Van Gogh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wang Chung!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Gogh bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Van Gogh seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Chung changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Van Gogh looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Chung working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chung tries for a kimura but Van Gogh is defending well.
Van Gogh manages to get back to half guard.
Chung wants to work for an arm triangle but Van Gogh is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Van Gogh is looking to control Chung's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Van Gogh avoid being mounted?
Van Gogh makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Van Gogh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Gogh working a defensive guard here.
Chung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Gogh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chung drops back, looking for a kneebar! Van Gogh looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Van Gogh looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Van Gogh!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chung manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chung is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Van Gogh pulls his head out easily.
Chung looking for submissions off his back.
Chung looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Van Gogh.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Van Gogh seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Van Gogh lands with a punch from half guard.
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. Van Gogh connects with a nice short shot to Chung's temple.
Chung is rocked!
Van Gogh scores with a big shot! Chung's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Chung! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pierre Van Gogh!
As Pierre Van Gogh got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Whether I get it or not; I'm looking for the finish. I will always try and bring excitement to my fights. '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luca Fietsora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luca Fietsora has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Luca Fietsora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Smith!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Fietsora sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Fietsora manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Fietsora swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fietsora stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fietsora wants it to stay on the feet.
Luca Fietsora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Smith.
Fietsora scores with a punch to the head.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Fietsora circles away.
Smith clinches up with Fietsora and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Fietsora fails to land.
Fietsora is fighting off a takedown attempt but Smith is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Fietsora to the mat. Fietsora regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Fietsora trying to control the position.
Fietsora looking for a sweep. Not yet Fietsora, not yet.
Fietsora controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Fietsora has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fietsora pulls Smith in close to his closed guard and prevents Smith from doing any damage or advancing position.
Smith trying to control but Fietsora is working from the bottom.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith being controlled here momentarily.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fietsora cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Fietsora throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Smith was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fietsora keeps working.
Smith working away.
Smith tries to advance to mount but Fietsora denies him.
Smith throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Fietsora works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Smith content to control rather than advance.
Fietsora is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jobber Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fietsora knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Smith is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fietsora wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fietsora keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fietsora does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Fietsora's thigh. Fietsora counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Fietsora pulls Smith in to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Fietsora is retaining full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Fietsora's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fietsora keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fietsora fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fietsora misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
Smith tries to advance to mount but Fietsora denies him.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Smith working the ground and pound.
Smith tries to score with some ground and pound. Fietsora controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Fietsora is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fietsora is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to pass to full mount but Fietsora defends it.
Smith throwing shots but Fietsora is blocking nicely.
Smith is trying to control. Fietsora wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fietsora knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fietsora trying to control from the bottom.
Smith is looking for a kimura here.
Smith prevents Fietsora from improving his position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Fietsora is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fietsora tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Fietsora.
Fietsora throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith tries to clinch there but Fietsora circles away.
Fietsora stuffs the takedown.
Fietsora misses with a body shot.
Smith tries a quick counter leg kick but Fietsora is wise to it.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fietsora tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fietsora to the ground. Fietsora escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Smith trying to control the action but Fietsora is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith laying and praying for a moment but Fietsora takes advantage and regains half guard.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Fietsora is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith throws a strike but Fietsora avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Fietsora is controlling Smith's posture.
Fietsora working a defensive guard here.
Fietsora utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fietsora keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chad Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Fietsora throws a body shot but no joy.
Fietsora lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Fietsora swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fietsora connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fietsora throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a single leg into guard. Fietsora didn't expect that.
Fietsora is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Smith dives into side control.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The strikes coming from Smith are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Smith lands an elbow.
Smith throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Smith wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fietsora, who protects the arm well.
Fietsora takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fietsora struggling a bit here.
Smith trying to control the position but Fietsora is working away.
Fietsora tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Luca Fietsora has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fietsora has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smith misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Smith working the ground and pound.
Fietsora takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Smith throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fietsora keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Smith.
Chad Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith tries to advance to mount but Fietsora denies him.
Smith wants to control but Fietsora is keeping him busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chad Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fietsora throws a sloppy body shot
and Smith holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fietsora can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Fietsora misses with a punch on the inside.
Fietsora tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Fietsora back against the cage.
Fietsora doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fietsora lands an uppercut.
Fietsora escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fietsora throws a poor cross that misses
and Fietsora takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Fietsora.
Fietsora swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Fietsora is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fietsora swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws out a counter right but Fietsora avoids it with no problem.
Fietsora swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Fietsora was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smith clinches up with Fietsora and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fietsora lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Fietsora lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Fietsora.
Smith lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chad Smith.
I've got Smith winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Smith!
Chad Smith took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, On Tap (160Q & Laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Degrizz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiichi Yamada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Degrizz comes to the cage accompanied by Battle in prison. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Keiichi Yamada enters the cage!
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217 lbs
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205 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
21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Degrizz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Keiichi Yamada!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Degrizz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yamada checks a leg kick.
Degrizz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Degrizz staying out of range there.
Degrizz moves out of range as Yamada strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yamada misses with a kick to the body.
Yamada throws a hook but Degrizz blocks it.
Degrizz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yamada.
Yamada throws a shot from downtown. Degrizz moves away and avoids it.
Yamada lands a body shot.
Yamada throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Degrizz avoids a kick to the body.
Degrizz scores with a sloppy right hand. Yamada should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Degrizz misses.
Yamada lands the left hand.
Degrizz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yamada checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Degrizz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Keiichi Yamada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Yamada slips a straight right by Degrizz.
Degrizz throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yamada.
Yamada lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Degrizz lands a nice shot to the body.
Yamada throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yamada lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Degrizz misses with a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Yamada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yamada scores with a kick to the midsection.
Yamada throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Yamada misses with a looping left.
Yamada defending well as Degrizz loads up on a big left hand.
Degrizz misses with a low kick.
Degrizz slips a straight right by Yamada.
Yamada goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yamada throws a quick inside leg kick.
Degrizz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yamada misses with a body kick.
Degrizz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Degrizz throws a poor cross that misses
and Yamada counters with an inside leg kick.
Yamada connects with a leg kick. Degrizz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Yamada as he connects with a hook.
Degrizz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Degrizz lands with a cross.
Yamada throws a wild body kick that Degrizz sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Degrizz misses with an uppercut. Yamada saw that one coming.
Yamada shoots in but Degrizz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Degrizz slips a jab from Yamada.
Yamada misses the jab.
Degrizz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yamada.
Degrizz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yamada connects with a leg kick. Degrizz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Degrizz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Degrizz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A good leg kick by Degrizz.
Degrizz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yamada takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yamada takes a kick to the side of the head.
Yamada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Degrizz.
Yamada buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yamada scores with a jab to the body.
Yamada throws a hook but Degrizz avoids it easily.
Degrizz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Yamada misses the target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Degrizz.
A bone on bone clash there as Degrizz blocks the leg kick.
Yamada fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Degrizz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Degrizz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big right from Degrizz misses.
A shot to the liver by Yamada. Beautiful body shot.
Degrizz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Yamada to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Yamada preventing the sweep.
Degrizz seems keen to control Yamada's posture.
Degrizz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yamada's guard.
Degrizz stands up over Yamada, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Degrizz stopping the sweep attempt from Yamada.
Degrizz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Degrizz trying to control but Yamada is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Degrizz with a nice head shot there.
Yamada is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Degrizz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yamada's head.
Yamada working a defensive guard here.
Degrizz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yamada swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yamada has his foot on Degrizz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Degrizz works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yamada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Degrizz is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Keiichi Yamada will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yamada takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yamada throws a leg kick but Degrizz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yamada bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yamada jabs Degrizz right on the nose. Degrizz blinks but takes it well.
Degrizz lands with a good body shot.
Degrizz swings for the body but Yamada moves out of range.
Yamada looks to score with a jab to the body but Degrizz is just out of range.
Degrizz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamada was well out of range. Poor timing from Degrizz.
Degrizz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yamada.
Yamada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yamada with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Keiichi Yamada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice jab there from Degrizz.
Yamada dodges the punch combination from Degrizz.
Yamada swings widly with a right hand
and Degrizz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Degrizz throws out a loose jab but Yamada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Degrizz throws a right hand that misses
and Yamada counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Degrizz thinking.
Yamada avoids the head kick by Degrizz.
Yamada appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Yamada throws a body punch but Degrizz moves out of range.
Degrizz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yamada.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Degrizz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yamada connects with a looping right hand.
Degrizz throws a shot to the body.
Degrizz throws a hook but Yamada blocks it.
Yamada scores with a spinning back kick!
Degrizz connects with an inside leg kick.
Yamada just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamada misses with a hook
and Degrizz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Degrizz moves out of range as Yamada strikes.
Yamada throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Degrizz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Degrizz slips a straight right by Yamada.
Degrizz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yamada shoots in for a double leg but Degrizz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A jab from Degrizz finds it's way through Yamada's defenses.
Yamada stuffs the takedown attempt from Degrizz. Degrizz gets slowly back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamada scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamada is looking to land body kicks.
Nice body punch from Yamada.
Degrizz throws a head kick that Yamada semi-blocks.
Degrizz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yamada gets a double leg takedown into Degrizz's guard.
Degrizz uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Degrizz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yamada walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Degrizz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yamada only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A big left from Yamada misses.
Yamada throws a low kick but Degrizz moves out of range easily.
Yamada checks a leg kick nicely.
Yamada throws a leg kick
and Degrizz counters with a straight right hand.
Yamada missing with a left hand there. Degrizz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Degrizz works the jab nicely.
Yamada throws a big shot that misses.
Yamada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Degrizz was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamada.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Degrizz doesn't seem bothered though.
Degrizz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Yamada drives through with a takedown into Degrizz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jim Degrizz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Degrizz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yamada trying to control the position from guard on top but Degrizz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamada being controlled here momentarily.
Yamada wants to control from the top but Degrizz keeps moving.
Yamada wants to pass the guard but Degrizz is keeping the position.
Degrizz seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Degrizz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Yamada slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yamada bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Degrizz's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Degrizz wants to sweep but no luck.
Degrizz has an active guard here but Yamada has managed to pass into half guard.
Degrizz is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Degrizz is staying active underneath Yamada, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yamada lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamada wants to take a breather but Degrizz is having none of it.
Degrizz actively working from the bottom here.
Yamada wants to control but Degrizz is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yamada sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Degrizz is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Keiichi Yamada will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Degrizz misses the jab.
Yamada chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Degrizz checks a low kick from Yamada.
Degrizz lands an overhand right.
Yamada throws out a leg kick but Degrizz moves out of range and Yamada only half commits.
Degrizz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamada moves away from the strike by Degrizz.
Yamada throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Degrizz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yamada.
Yamada connects with a right hand. Degrizz shakes it off.
Degrizz tries to score with a low kick but Yamada moves his leg out of the way.
Yamada throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Degrizz was covering up waiting for the punch and Yamada finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Degrizz is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Yamada presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamada is trying to force a seperation but Degrizz has the dominant position.
Yamada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yamada takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Degrizz moves out of range of the strikes.
Yamada slips a straight right by Degrizz.
Yamada connects with a body shot that sends Degrizz's belly button to the back.
Yamada throws a jab but it's blocked by Degrizz.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yamada. That's going to slow Degrizz down.
A jab from Degrizz misses.
Degrizz tests Yamada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yamada with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Degrizz avoids the body shot from Yamada.
Degrizz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Yamada throws the kick towards the body but Degrizz avoids it.
The fighters circling - Yamada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Degrizz misses.
Yamada staying out of range there.
Degrizz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Degrizz misses with a double jab.
Yamada misses with a straight left.
Yamada scores with a leg kick.
Degrizz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Degrizz tests Yamada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamada throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Degrizz was covering up waiting for the punch and Yamada finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Degrizz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yamada works over Degrizz with some ground and pound from guard.
Yamada stopping the sweep attempt from Degrizz.
Yamada makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Degrizz is looking to stand up but Yamada isn't so interested in that idea.
Yamada trying to control the position from guard on top but Degrizz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamada advances to half guard.
Yamada is trying for a kimura here. Degrizz looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Yamada wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Keiichi Yamada!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cory Deegan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deegan comes to the cage accompanied by Land of Confusion. This should be fireworks!
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167 lbs
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146 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cory Deegan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Richards!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Deegan misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Richards! But no joy.
Deegan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Richards fails to land with a series of punches.
Deegan throwing a counter right hand but Richards manages to avoid it.
Deegan tries to clinch but Richards is having none of it.
A slow jab from Deegan misses its intended target.
Cory Deegan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richards takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Richards steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Deegan.
Richards swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Richards has taken the fight to the clinch.
Deegan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Richards avoids it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Deegan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Richards lands an elbow that stopped Deegan in his tracks for a moment.
Richards pushes Deegan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Deegan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Richards lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Deegan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Deegan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deegan is trying to drag Richards to the mat but Richards just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Richards lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deegan breaks the clinch.
Deegan rushes Richards and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Deegan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Deegan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Richards to keep the fight standing.
Richards lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Deegan backwards.
Richards goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Richards.
Richards tries to work over Deegan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Richards - that landed with a thud.
Deegan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Deegan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Richards counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cory Deegan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice left hand lands by Richards.
We've been informed that Richards has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Richards stalling in the clinch but Deegan improves position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Richards with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Deegan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Richards just stands there and leans against the cage.
Deegan blocks a body shot from Richards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richards lands an elbow that stopped Deegan in his tracks for a moment.
Richards is trying to maintain a safe position but Deegan gets an underhook and turns Richards into the cage.
Richards stalling against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Richards.
Richards prevents the takedown attempt.
Richards tries to stall but Deegan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Deegan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Richards has Deegan pressed against the cage.
Richards misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Richards is trying to maintain a safe position but Deegan gets an underhook and turns Richards into the cage.
Deegan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Deegan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Deegan missing with knees to the body.
Richards displaying some good clinch control by pressing Deegan up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Richards.
Nice elbow from Richards.
Deegan crunches a lovely knee into Richards's ribcage.
Deegan breaks the clinch.
Deegan misses with a looping left.
Deegan shoots and misses
and Richards counters by moving into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Richards.
Richards scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Deegan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Richards looking to stall.
Richards lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deegan takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short right from Richards on the inside.
Richards blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Deegan throws a punch but it's blocked by Richards.
Richards tries to stall but Deegan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Deegan.
Deegan has picked Richards up - he's going for a ride! Deegan dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Deegan is keen to just control but Richards is a slippery customer.
Richards looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Deegan is keen to just control but Richards is a slippery customer.
Richards gets back to full guard.
Richards is pulling down on Deegan's head. It's preventing any offense from Deegan, at least for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Deegan throwing strikes from guard but Richards blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Richards dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Deegan misses with a body shot
and Richards counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Deegan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Richards on the side of the head.
Richards displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Deegan throws out the jab.
Deegan avoids the body shot from Richards.
Deegan is looking to clinch but Richards is avoiding it.
Richards throws a big counter head kick but Deegan avoids it with no problem.
Richards has managed to clinch.
Deegan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Deegan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Richards napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Richards's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Deegan decides to stand up, so the ref orders Richards to his feet.
Deegan misses with a straight left.
Deegan connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deegan scores with a hook to the body. Richards takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Deegan throws a hook but Richards avoids it easily.
Richards is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards scores with a jab.
Deegan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Richards to counter with a crisp jab.
Richards swinging wildly here.
Deegan tries to clinch but Richards moves out of range.
Richards is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Richards has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Deegan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Deegan scores with a punch to the head.
Deegan misses with a hook
and Richards counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Deegan tries to clinch up but Richards circles away and keeps his distance.
Richards is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Deegan lands a nice hook to Richards's body. Richards takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Deegan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deegan moves into the clinch successfully.
Richards lands with a short shot to the head.
Deegan manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deegan has his takedown stuffed
and Richards cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Deegan connects with a looping right hand.
Richards scores with a leg kick.
Richards clinches up against the cage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Richards. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Deegan throws a head punch that misses.
Richards swings wildly with an uppercut but Deegan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deegan is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cory Deegan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deegan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Richards is defending well for now.
Richards struggles to land a body shot inside as Deegan controls his hands.
Deegan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Richards avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Richards unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deegan misses with some punches.
Richards just leaning against Deegan, taking a breather.
Richards throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Deegan blocks it with crossed arms.
Richards scores with a shot to the side of Deegan's head.
Richards lands a right hand that snaps the head of Deegan backwards.
Deegan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Richards is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Deegan as Richards tries to tie him up.
Richards is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Richards prevents Deegan from breaking the clinch.
Richards drops Deegan with a big knee straight up the middle! Deegan is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Deegan is rocked!
It looks like Cory Deegan has been cut.
Richards lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oh Deegan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richards drops Deegan with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Deegan! Richards dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Richards!
Sean Richards decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Cory Deegan was interviewed post fight and said 'My Heart...My Heartttt! Someone get me an ambulance. '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerard De Villefort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jendri Pitoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pitoy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dat $tick- Rich Chigga. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerard De Villefort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jendri Pitoy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitoy misses with a series of wild punches.
De Villefort is looking to counter punch.
Pitoy throws a sloppy head kick and De Villefort moves out of range easily.
De Villefort takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pitoy tries to clinch up but De Villefort circles away and keeps his distance.
De Villefort swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pitoy throws a hook to the side of De Villefort's head but De Villefort sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A combination from Pitoy does no damage.
Pitoy throws a hook but De Villefort avoids it easily.
De Villefort looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Villefort on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Gerard De Villefort has been cut.
De Villefort tries to clinch there but Pitoy circles away.
De Villefort circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling De Villefort to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Jendri Pitoy has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitoy thuds his right hand into De Villefort's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jendri Pitoy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Villefort connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pitoy moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Pitoy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pitoy misses with the combination.
De Villefort is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pitoy.
Pitoy misses with an uppercut
and De Villefort counters with a big uppercut that knocks Pitoy off his feet! De Villefort dives into side control looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Villefort throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
De Villefort trying to control the position but Pitoy is working away.
Pitoy wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by De Villefort.
Pitoy wants to get back to his feet.
De Villefort in side control, throwing shots but Pitoy defends.
De Villefort throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
De Villefort scores with punches from side control.
That has opened up Jendri Pitoy's cut even more.
Pitoy wants to get back to his feet but De Villefort drags him back down.
De Villefort will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
De Villefort postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Pitoy wants to get back to his feet.
De Villefort thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Villefort in side control, throwing shots but Pitoy defends.
De Villefort is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pitoy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pitoy wants to get back to his feet but De Villefort drags him back down.
The strikes coming from De Villefort are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Pitoy is trying to get back to his feet.
De Villefort lands a nice forearm strike.
Jendri Pitoy's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jendri Pitoy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gerard De Villefort!
Gerard De Villefort 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Clayton Channings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rami Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harris comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Jedi Theme Music kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clayton Channings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Rami Harris!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Channings tries for a takedown but Harris sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Channings thuds a left hand into Harris's body.
Nice sprawl there from Harris as Channings shoots in.
A little jabbing left from Harris on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Channings lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Channings goes for a double leg but Harris avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Harris continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clayton Channings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Channings steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harris.
Channings tries to score a power double leg takedown but Harris sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Channings somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Channings displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harris throws out the jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Channings.
A punch combination from Channings misses.
Harris feints a counter leg kick.
Channings avoids the body shot from Harris.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Channings throws an overhand right that lands on Harris's shoulder, as Harris tries to avoid the shot.
Channings throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Channings comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Channings connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Harris has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Harris throws a nice inside leg kick.
Channings shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Harris defends it nicely.
Harris throws a looping overhand right but Channings ducks down to avoid it.
Channings staying out of range there.
Channings goes for a double leg but Harris avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Harris continues to drive forward.
Harris throws the left hand but Channings avoids the punch easily.
Channings uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harris.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Channings swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clayton Channings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Channings. Channings obviously looking to wear him down.
Channings swinging wildly here.
Harris scores with a sloppy right hand. Channings should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Harris misses its intended target.
Channings is looking to counter the offense by Harris and move into the clinch.
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!
Harris uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Channings just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Harris misses.
Harris ducks under a wild hook from Channings.
Harris throws a big counter head kick but Channings avoids it with no problem.
Channings drives through with a takedown into Harris's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Channings wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Harris is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Channings is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Channings postures up in Harris's guard and throws a big left but Harris blocks it.
Harris keeping full guard, as Channings tries to pass.
Harris wants to get back to his feet but Channings is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Channings throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris wants to get back to his feet but Channings is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Channings fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Harris appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Channings slips a straight right by Harris.
Channings shoots in and drives through. Harris sprawls well.
Harris slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Harris takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Channings connects with the punch.
Channings swinging wildly here.
Channings throws a hook but Harris avoids it easily.
Harris plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Channings keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Channings dives in and grabs Harris's left leg, looking for a takedown. Harris pushes down on Channings's head and hops out.
Harris slips a straight right by Channings.
Harris throws a low kick but Channings avoids it.
Harris missing with a left hand there. Channings was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rami Harris will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Harris lands a slapping body shot.
Harris fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Channings waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harris.
Harris with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Channings.
Harris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rami Harris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Channings will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Harris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
An inside leg kick lands from Harris.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris clobbers Channings with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Clayton Channings is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harris comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Harris scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Channings moves away.
Channings fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It seemed like Harris was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab by Harris.
Channings misses with an uppercut. Harris saw that one coming.
That kick from Harris tenderised Channings's leg. Channings is trying to keep his angry face on.
Channings misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Channings misses the target.
Channings misses with a takedown
and Harris counters with a nice low kick that buckles Channings's knee momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clayton Channings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris misses with a hook. Channings ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Channings wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Harris thuds a left hand into Channings's body.
Good work by Channings as he checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Channings has a takedown stuffed.
Channings blocks a jab.
Harris works Channings's body with a nice hook.
Harris throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Channings.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Channings looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Harris scores with a nice head shot.
Harris throws a body shot but no joy.
Harris shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Harris throws a jab but it's blocked by Channings.
Harris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Channings drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Channings throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Harris is trying to buck Channings off.
Channings wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Harris, who protects the arm well.
Harris is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Channings 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.
Channings lands a few punches from side control.
Harris defending against the ground and pound.
Harris explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Harris connects with a body shot that sends Channings's belly button to the back.
Harris looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Channings tries to score with a low kick but Harris moves his leg out of the way.
Harris throws a front kick aimed at Channings's knee but Channings avoids it well.
A combination from Channings does no damage.
Harris throws a half hearted mid kick.
Harris throws a big shot that misses.
Harris throws a nice inside leg kick.
Channings thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harris pivots, looking for a leg kick but Channings is out of range and Harris settles back down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Channings staying out of range there.
Harris bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Harris keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Harris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rami Harris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Channings takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Channings takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Harris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Channings.
Channings blocks a jab.
Harris throws an overhand right that lands on Channings's shoulder, as Channings tries to avoid the shot.
Channings misses with a takedown attempt - Harris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Channings.
Channings shoots in but no luck this time.
Channings throws a leg kick but Harris sees it coming and moves out of range.
Harris throws a sloppy head kick and Channings moves out of range easily.
Harris takes a swing at Channings's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Channings misses with a series of wild punches.
Harris throws a shot from downtown. Channings moves away and avoids it.
Harris gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Channings throws out a loose jab but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Channings walks into a stiff left hand from Harris.
Channings takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Channings swings for the body but Harris moves out of range.
Harris takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Channings definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Harris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Channings.
Channings shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Harris manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris wants to get back to his feet but Channings is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Channings has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Channings lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harris breaks the clinch.
A jab from Harris does it's job there.
Channings uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harris.
Channings throws a nice looking combination but Harris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harris slips a jab and a cross from Channings.
Channings moves out of range of the body kick.
Harris lands a right hook to the body.
Channings closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Harris quickly recovers to half guard.
Channings thows a huge punch but Harris dodges it nicely.
Harris is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris is refusing to be controlled, as Channings sits in half guard.
Channings thows a huge punch but Harris dodges it nicely.
Clayton Channings overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harris wants to get back to his feet.
Rami Harris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Harris pushes Channings off and gets back to his feet.
Harris missing with a left hand there. Channings was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harris defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Channings.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clayton Channings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the body from Channings misses
and Harris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clayton Channings has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harris throws an overhand right that lands on Channings's shoulder, as Channings tries to avoid the shot.
Channings misses with a lunging right hand
and Harris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Harris darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Channings takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Harris connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Channings misses with a low kick.
Channings misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Channings throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Channings missing with a left hand there. Harris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harris throws a shot from downtown. Channings moves away and avoids it.
Harris sizes up Channings with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Harris throws a nice outside leg kick.
Harris throws a jab but it's blocked by Channings.
As Harris tries to get set, Channings tries to push him back and clinch up but Harris manages to avoid the attempt.
Channings misses with a shot to the body
and Harris counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rami Harris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Harris winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rami Harris!
After winning the bout, Rami Harris 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Abu Papu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Snuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Papu comes to the cage accompanied by abu theme. Snuka is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Superfly by Curtis Mayfield. Abu Papu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Abu Papu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Snuka!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Papu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Papu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Snuka sizes up Papu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Snuka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Snuka darts in and clinches Papu up against the cage.
Snuka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Papu prevents the takedown attempt.
Snuka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Papu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Snuka scores with a hook to the body.
Papu landing knees to the body.
Papu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snuka drops down looking for an ankle pick but Papu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Abu Papu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Snuka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snuka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Papu with a hook.
Snuka is looking to clinch but Papu is avoiding it.
Papu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Snuka.
An attempted straight right counter from Papu misses the target.
Snuka 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snuka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Snuka moves in looking to clinch but Papu pushes him off.
Snuka swings for the body but Papu moves out of range.
Papu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snuka.
Papu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Snuka goes for a double leg but Papu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Papu continues to drive forward.
Papu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Snuka defending well as Papu loads up on a big left hand.
Snuka throws a head kick that misses.
Papu blocks a head kick by Snuka.
Snuka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Snuka fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papu misses with a looping right.
Papu throws a nice looking combination but Snuka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Snuka goes for a double leg but Papu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Papu continues to drive forward.
Papu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Abu Papu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Papu throws a head kick but Snuka moves out of range.
Snuka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Snuka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Papu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jimmy Snuka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snuka throws a sloppy head kick and Papu moves out of range easily.
Papu punishes Snuka's body with a nice straight punch.
Snuka moves out of range as Papu strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snuka shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck for Snuka with that takedown attempt.
Papu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Snuka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Snuka lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papu is pressed up against the cage. Snuka has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Papu down to the mat. Papu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Papu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Papu avoids the head kick by Snuka.
Snuka shoots for a double leg takedown but Papu sprawls well. He's pushed Snuka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Papu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Snuka.
Snuka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Papu was well out of range. Poor timing from Snuka.
Snuka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Papu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Snuka misses.
Snuka swings for the body but Papu moves out of range.
Snuka drives through and clinches with Papu against the cage.
Snuka tries for a takedown but Papu manages to get underhooks.
Papu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Snuka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Papu defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Papu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snuka.
Snuka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Snuka takes a swing at Papu's ribcage but misses.
Papu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Snuka throws a body punch but Papu moves out of range.
Snuka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Papu circles away.
Papu throwing a counter right hand but Snuka manages to avoid it.
Papu throws a jab but it's blocked by Snuka.
Snuka throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snuka. Papu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snuka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Papu.
Papu throws an overhand right that lands on Snuka's shoulder, as Snuka tries to avoid the shot.
Snuka tries to clinch up but Papu circles away and keeps his distance.
Snuka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Papu at a distance.
Papu connects with a crisp jab.
A cross from Papu lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abu Papu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Snuka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snuka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Papu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Papu misses the target.
Snuka has a takedown stuffed.
Snuka swings widly with a right hand
and Papu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Snuka lands a body shot.
Snuka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Papu throws a body shot but no joy.
Snuka wants to counter with a clinch but Papu pushes him away.
Nice takedown defense from Papu. No joy for Snuka on that attempt.
Snuka misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snuka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Snuka.
Abu Papu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Snuka.
Snuka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Papu.
An attempted straight right counter from Papu misses the target.
Nice shot lands for Snuka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snuka misses with a wild body shot.
Snuka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snuka scores with a hook to the body. Papu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Snuka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Papu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snuka has his takedown stuffed
and Papu counters with a one-two to the body.
A jab from Snuka finds it's way through Papu's defenses.
Snuka doesn't manage to clinch there - Papu circles away.
Snuka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Papu throws out the jab.
Snuka slips a straight right by Papu.
Papu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snuka.
Papu throwing a counter right hand but Snuka manages to avoid it.
Snuka clinches up against the cage.
Papu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Papu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Snuka wants a takedown but no success here.
Snuka pulls guard successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papu wants to stand but Snuka is controlling his posture from full guard.
Snuka wants to hit a switch here but Papu passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Snuka there!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Snuka is wriggling around trying to escape.
Snuka wants to control but Papu is having none of it.
Papu looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snuka gets back to half guard.
Snuka wants to get back to full guard.
Snuka keeps trying to improve his position.
Snuka wants to sweep but Papu has passed to side control!
Snuka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snuka is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Papu advances nicely into full mount.
Papu avoids the attempt from Snuka to control.
Snuka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Snuka gets back to half guard.
Snuka tries to get to full guard but Papu has control of the leg.
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 Abu Papu will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Papu ducks under a wild hook from Snuka.
Snuka tests Papu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Snuka throws a right and a left that Papu avoids nicely.
A swing and a miss from Papu.
Snuka shoots in and drives through. Papu sprawls well.
Abu Papu is winning the standup battle so far.
Snuka clinches with his opponent.
Papu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Papu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snuka tries to clinch up.
Papu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snuka moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snuka is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Papu's half guard.
Papu wants to get back to full guard.
Snuka wants to pass the guard but Papu is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snuka is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Papu won't allow Snuka to pass to mount.
Snuka prevents Papu from improving his position.
Snuka is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Snuka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Snuka works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Papu trying to control from the bottom.
Snuka trying to control from half guard but Papu is working away.
Jimmy Snuka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Snuka looks to land a strike but Papu avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Snuka trying to control but Papu is working from the bottom.
Snuka is pushing down on Papu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Papu is fighting to maintain full guard but Snuka has managed to sneak the leg through.
Papu manages to get to full guard.
Papu pulls Snuka in close to prevent any damage.
Jimmy Snuka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papu keeping full guard, as Snuka tries to pass.
Snuka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Snuka trying to control the position from guard on top but Papu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Abu Papu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Snuka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Papu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snuka.
Papu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Snuka just misses with a punch to the body.
Snuka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snuka doesn't manage to clinch there - Papu circles away.
Snuka drives through with a takedown into Papu's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Papu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Snuka preventing the sweep.
Snuka wants to pass the guard but Papu is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Papu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snuka throwing strikes from guard but Papu blocks nicely.
Snuka is fighting to break Papu's control of his arms but Papu is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Snuka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Papu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abu Papu!
Abu Papu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Jimmy Snuka stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well ya can't climb a hill with out breaking some eggs! Or something like that...'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sinbad Baba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Koko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baba comes to the cage accompanied by King of Seven Seas. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
29 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sinbad Baba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Koko!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Baba darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Koko throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Baba throws a low kick but Koko avoids it.
Baba slips a jab and a cross from Koko.
We've been hearing reports that Baba has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Koko throws a leg kick
and Baba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koko throws a jab but it's blocked by Baba.
Koko misses with a right hand
enabling Baba to counter with a crisp jab.
Koko scoring well with a low kick there.
Koko lands with a shot to the body.
Baba fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Koko is out of range.
Koko throws a lazy right hand but Baba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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!
Koko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Baba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Koko.
Koko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Koko misses the shot to the body.
Koko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Baba is out of range.
Baba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koko.
Baba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Baba throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice side step and Koko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koko throws out a powerful jab.
Koko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koko works Baba's body with a nice hook.
Koko blocks a low kick nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Baba.
Koko throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Baba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Baba lands with a big right hook that stumbles Koko - he's out on his feet here! Baba follows up with another monster hook that separates Koko from consciousness! Koko falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Baba stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sinbad Baba!
A relieved looking Sinbad Baba thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Michael Koko had this to say: 'Koko sad.'.
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