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DUEL#22 Business vs Adrian PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Takashi Kadota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nir Sosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takashi Kadota is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Takashi Kadota!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nir Sosa!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kadota thows a leg kick but Sosa checks it
and Sosa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kadota!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kadota is looking to regain half guard here but Sosa keeps moving and retains side control.
Sosa passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kadota!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kadota tries to control Sosa's body but Sosa pushes him off. Kadota squirms to his side and now Sosa has his back!
Sosa keeps control of the position as Kadota tries to break free.
Sosa is trying to stick to Kadota's back but Kadota is turning into Sosa. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sosa's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kadota.
Kadota throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kadota wants to control from the top but Sosa keeps moving.
Sosa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kadota trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kadota is looking to work some ground and pound but Sosa has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sosa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kadota controls the pace.
Sosa pulls Kadota in to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kadota misses with a low kick as Sosa jumps back.
Sosa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kadota looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kadota throws out the jab.
And Sosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Kadota pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kadota lands with a right hand.
Kadota misses with a straight left.
Kadota throws a leg kick that misses.
Sosa with the counter takedown but Kadota avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kadota throws out a loose jab but Sosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kadota throws a hook but Sosa avoids it easily.
Sosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kadota lands a head shot.
Kadota gets the takedown into side control.
Kadota trying to control the action but Sosa is working from the bottom.
Sosa tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kadota working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
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!
Sosa avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kadota.
The ground and pound from Kadota seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takashi Kadota dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kadota.
Sosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kadota misses with a body kick.
Sosa with the counter takedown but Kadota avoids it easily.
Kadota misses with a straight right.
Kadota shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sosa's guard.
Kadota throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sosa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kadota is fighting to break Sosa's control of his arms but Sosa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sosa keeping moving, preventing Kadota from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosa seems keen to control Kadota's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kadota with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sosa looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kadota puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kadota trying to control from Sosa's half guard. Sosa has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kadota throws a strike but Sosa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sosa preventing the sweep.
Takashi Kadota overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sosa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sosa pushes down on Kadota's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kadota trying to control here.
Sosa stalling.
Kadota looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sosa content to control rather than advance.
Kadota tries to get to full guard but Sosa has control of the leg.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kadota throws a looping overhand right but Sosa ducks down to avoid it.
Sosa with the counter takedown but Kadota avoids it easily.
Nir Sosa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kadota.
Sosa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kadota defends it well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kadota, right into the meat.
Kadota tries to land a front kick but Sosa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kadota with a hook.
Sosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Sosa with the counter takedown but Kadota avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kadota throws a low kick but Sosa avoids it.
Sosa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kadota misses with an uppercut.
Sosa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takashi Kadota dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kadota wants to slow Sosa down by chopping away at his legs.
Kadota keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sosa moves out of range as Kadota throws a body kick.
Sosa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And Sosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Kadota pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sosa moves away from the strike by Kadota.
Sosa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kadota throws a low kick, looking for Sosa's leg but Sosa calmly moves out of range.
And Sosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Kadota pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kadota scores with a takedown into Sosa's guard.
Kadota has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sosa has control of Kadota's left arm, preventing Kadota from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kadota works over Sosa with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kadota scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kadota in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kadota works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kadota with the ground and pound but Sosa uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Sosa pulls Kadota in to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kadota accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kadota looking to sit in guard and control but Sosa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kadota looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sosa passes into half guard.
Well, if Sosa is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kadota wants to control the action here but instead Sosa manages to pass to full mount!
Sosa manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kadota to take his back!
Well, with Sosa on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Kadota is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Kadota right now.
Kadota wants to control his opponent's hands but Sosa gets his hands free.
Kadota tries to escape but Sosa has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kadota just trying to survive but Sosa is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kadota tries to break free.
Sosa biding his time, looking for the opening.
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.
Kadota breaks Sosa's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kadota tries to free his leg and advance position but Sosa is retaining full guard.
Kadota is working hard here to advance position.
Kadota trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sosa is adopting a defensive guard.
Kadota with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takashi Kadota showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kadota has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takashi Kadota!
Takashi Kadota was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Bosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Four Loko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Loko's choice of entrance music: marry yourdaughter. This should be a great matchup!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Bosh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Four Loko!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loko throws a sloppy head kick and Bosh moves out of range easily.
Bosh with a lazy takedown attempt
and Loko counters with a left to the body.
A shot to the body from Bosh misses
and Loko counters with a left and a right that stings Bosh.
Loko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bosh dives in for a single leg takedown but Loko sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Loko has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bosh is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bosh misses with a wild combination.
Nice straight punches there by Bosh. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bosh.
Bosh misses with a left hand
and Loko counters with a nice uppercut.
Bosh fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Bosh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loko blocks a jab.
Loko follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Loko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bosh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Loko lands a jab to Bosh's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loko misses with a few strikes there.
Loko slips a jab from Bosh.
Loko throws a counter combo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Loko.
Bosh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loko moves away.
Loko tries to clinch there but Bosh circles away.
Bosh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Loko.
Bosh misses with a takedown attempt - Loko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Bosh backs off Loko throws a huge counter combo but Bosh manages to avoid it all.
Bosh closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Loko to the mat! Loko manages to get full guard.
Loko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bosh postures up.
Bosh drops back, looking for a kneebar! Loko looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Loko looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Loko!
Bosh tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Loko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bosh keeps working.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bosh tries to buck Loko off but Loko is having none of it.
Loko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bosh has escaped the position, nice work there.
Loko decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bosh to his feet.
Loko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bosh lands a body shot.
Loko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bosh connects with a single shot there.
Loko looks to land a combination but Bosh avoids it well.
Bosh misses with a body shot.
Loko feints a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loko scores with a kick to the midsection.
Loko ducks under a wild hook from Bosh.
A countering left hand to the body from Loko misses.
Loko gets caught flat footed, as Bosh shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Loko scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Loko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bosh.
Loko unleashes a big counter combination but Bosh bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Loko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Loko throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bosh loads up on a big right hand but Loko slips the punch.
Four Loko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Loko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bosh.
Bosh misses with a straight left.
Bosh misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Loko unleashes a big counter combination but Bosh bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bosh is breathing heavily.
Bosh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Loko throws out a counter right but Bosh avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loko slips under a jab.
Bosh avoids the head kick by Loko.
Loko lands a high kick!
Loko lands with a nice combination. Bosh backs away looking to recover.
Bosh misses with a straight right.
Loko lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bosh tests Loko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bosh misses with a looping right.
A big right from Bosh misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bosh blocks a head kick by Loko.
Bosh throws out a powerful jab.
Bosh feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Loko is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Four Loko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bosh shoots for a takedown but Loko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Loko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bosh misses with a straight right.
Bosh misses with the combination.
Loko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bosh momentarily.
Loko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bosh swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Loko counters with a good, hard body kick but Bosh shrugs it off.
A jab from Bosh misses.
Loko closes the distance and clinches.
Loko tries to circle away but Bosh has him pinned against the cage.
Loko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Four Loko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bosh misses with a hook. Loko ducked under it nicely.
Loko moves away from the strike by Bosh.
A punch lands to the side of Loko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bosh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Loko.
Loko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bosh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Loko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bosh momentarily.
Bosh with a lazy takedown attempt
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Loko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Loko throws a head kick that misses.
Loko lands a head kick. Bosh smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A jab from Bosh finds it's way through Loko's defenses.
Nice defenses there by Loko.
Bosh is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bosh shoots in but Loko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Bosh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bosh misses with a right hand
and Loko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bosh is rocked!
Bosh drops his hands for a split second and Loko immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Bosh face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Loko follows up with a right hand that knocks Bosh into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Four Loko!
Four Loko looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'im coming for Nick "The Hard" Dick'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manus Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Patton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grant comes into the arena with Thunderstruck - AC/DC blaring out of the sound system. Rick Patton 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Manus Grant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Patton!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Patton.
Grant misses with a body kick.
Patton is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grant with a body shot.
Patton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grant as he avoids it easily.
Grant works over Patton's head and body with a nice combination.
Crunch! Grant slams his shin into Patton's torso.
Patton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Grant scores with a kick to the body.
Grant throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Patton.
Patton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Patton misses with a body shot.
Grant wants to land a leg kick but Patton is out of range.
Patton tries to close the distance and clinch but Grant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Patton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grant can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grant throws a right and a left that Patton avoids nicely.
Patton lands with a shot to the body.
Patton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Patton misses with a wild body shot.
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grant gets caught napping as Patton dives in and scores a takedown. Grant manages to retain guard.
Grant pulls Patton in to control the position.
Grant is looking to stand up but Patton isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patton wants to control from the top but Grant keeps moving.
Patton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grant works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grant is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Patton trying to control but Grant postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grant with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patton is looking for a sweep. Grant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grant performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Grant stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Patton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Patton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Patton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Grant defends it well.
Grant tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant throws a right hand that Patton ducks under and follows up with a left that Patton also avoids with ease.
Patton throws out a counter right but Grant avoids it with no problem.
Grant moves forwards but Patton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Patton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Grant counters with a head kick. That will keep Patton thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Grant looks to score with a jab to the body but Patton is just out of range.
Grant slips under a jab from Patton.
Nice cross by Patton.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patton digs a good hook to Grant's body.
Grant gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Patton stopping the sweep attempt from Grant.
Grant has momentary wrist control but Patton slips an elbow through the middle.
Grant is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Patton presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Patton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Patton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grant backwards.
Patton can't get the takedown.
Patton managing to block the knees to the body from Grant.
Patton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Patton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grant backwards.
Grant lands an elbow inside that Patton shrugs off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patton managing to block the knees to the body from Grant.
Grant breaks from the clinch.
Grant defending well as Patton loads up on a big left hand.
Grant misses with an uppercut.
Manus Grant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grant looks to score with a jab to the body but Patton is just out of range.
Grant walks into a left hand.
Patton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Patton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grant goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Patton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Grant throws a big shot that misses.
Patton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
Grant tries a low kick but Patton avoids it.
Grant on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Patton.
A counter left hand to the body from Grant misses its target.
Manus Grant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Patton.
Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Patton digs a good body shot into Grant's ribs.
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Patton connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Patton moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Patton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grant throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Patton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grant takes a jab right on the kisser.
Patton misses with a hook. Grant ducked under it nicely.
A head kick misses from Grant.
And Patton tries to counter it with a takedown but Grant pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Grant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grant swats away the attempt to clinch by Patton.
Grant lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Grant looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grant throws a body punch but Patton moves out of range.
Patton looks to score with a jab to the body but Grant is just out of range.
Patton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Patton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Grant dips to his left and cracks Patton with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manus Grant dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Grant misses with a body shot.
Grant throws a good cross that connects.
Patton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Grant connects with a leg kick. Patton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Patton lands a nice looking body shot.
Manus Grant is winning the standup battle so far.
Patton throws an overhand right that lands on Grant's shoulder, as Grant tries to avoid the shot.
Grant looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Patton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Patton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Grant did well to prevent Patton getting side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patton lands strikes from half guard.
Patton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Grant keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Grant is trying to control but can't.
Grant is looking to escape.
Grant is staying active underneath Patton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Grant taking some punishment here, with Patton in his half guard.
Patton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Grant avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Patton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patton drops an elbow to the side of Grant's head.
Grant is rocked!
Patton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Oh Grant is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Patton is keen to just control but Grant is a slippery customer.
Patton lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Grant! More strikes land and this one is all over! Patton jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Patton!
A victorious Rick Patton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Napoleon Complex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarni Kutsoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Complex comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Cash-When the Man Comes Around. Kutsoo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Enter Sandman. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
35 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Napoleon Complex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 27 - 0, fighting out of London, Jarni Kutsoo!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Complex throws out a loose jab but Kutsoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kutsoo with the counter takedown but Complex avoids it easily.
Complex throws a jab when Kutsoo was well out of range.
Kutsoo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Complex has Kutsoo up against the cage in a clinch.
Kutsoo wants a takedown but no success here.
Complex lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Complex lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kutsoo backwards.
Complex lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Complex presses Kutsoo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kutsoo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Complex is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kutsoo is working for takedown but Complex is calmly controlling the position for now.
Napoleon Complex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarni Kutsoo.
A short uppercut from Complex.
Kutsoo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Complex pulls his leg out and moves away.
Complex takes a swing at Kutsoo's ribcage but misses.
Complex connects with a right hand. Kutsoo shakes it off.
Kutsoo shoots in but Complex avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Complex jabs Kutsoo right on the nose. Kutsoo blinks but takes it well.
Kutsoo checks the leg kick.
Kutsoo blocks a jab.
Kutsoo moves out of range of the body kick from Complex.
Complex throws a low kick, looking for Kutsoo's leg but Kutsoo calmly moves out of range.
Complex throws out a powerful jab.
Complex misses with an uppercut.
Kutsoo feints the counter takedown.
Kutsoo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Complex tries to avoid it but Kutsoo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Complex to the ground. Complex escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kutsoo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Complex. Complex obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Complex connects with a body shot that sends Kutsoo's belly button to the back.
Complex sizes up Kutsoo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kutsoo staying out of range there.
Kutsoo feints the counter takedown.
Complex has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marijuana Gardens in the buildup to the fight.
Complex looks for the body kick but Kutsoo saw that one coming.
Kutsoo feints the counter takedown.
Kutsoo blocks the body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Complex lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kutsoo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kutsoo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Complex throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kutsoo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kutsoo.
Complex is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kutsoo defends well.
Kutsoo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kutsoo postures up and lands a big shot to Complex's brow.
Kutsoo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Complex looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kutsoo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kutsoo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kutsoo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kutsoo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Complex has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kutsoo has managed to get both his arms back between Complex's legs - danger averted.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Complex is on top in guard.
Kutsoo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Complex showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kutsoo working for a triangle but Complex defends it easily.
Kutsoo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kutsoo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Complex escapes and throws Kutsoo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kutsoo is looking to reverse the position.
Complex creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Complex stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Napoleon Complex dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kutsoo avoids a kick to the body.
Kutsoo slips a jab from Complex.
And Kutsoo tries to counter it with a takedown but Complex pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Complex moves into range and connects with a jab.
Complex will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kutsoo with the counter takedown but Complex avoids it easily.
Kutsoo defending well as Complex loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Complex misses.
Napoleon Complex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Complex throws a lazy uppercut
so Kutsoo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Complex looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Complex looking for a guillotine here but Kutsoo defends easily.
Complex working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kutsoo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kutsoo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Complex is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kutsoo can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Complex escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kutsoo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kutsoo is in close to Complex's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kutsoo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Complex preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Complex wants to sweep here but Kutsoo controlling him for the moment.
My spies in English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ) inform me that Kutsoo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kutsoo is looking to work some ground and pound but Complex has wrist control.
Complex looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Complex has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kutsoo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Complex looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Complex has momentary wrist control but Kutsoo slips an elbow through the middle.
Kutsoo throws a strike but Complex rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jarni Kutsoo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Complex working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Complex got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kutsoo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Complex has managed to get both his arms back between Kutsoo's legs - danger averted.
Kutsoo looking for a sweep. Not yet Kutsoo, not yet.
Kutsoo is looking to sweep but instead, Complex has passed into half guard.
Complex seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kutsoo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Complex keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kutsoo is looking for a sweep. Complex is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kutsoo gets back to full guard.
Complex distracts Kutsoo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Complex defends it easily.
Complex controlling from the top position.
Kutsoo has his foot on Complex's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Complex works his way back into a safe position though.
Complex is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kutsoo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Complex is aware though and is defending well.
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.
Complex lands a couple of elbows.
Complex scoring with some ground and pound.
Kutsoo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Complex bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kutsoo's guard.
Kutsoo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kutsoo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Complex doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Complex manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Complex won't allow Kutsoo to sweep him here.
Complex looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kutsoo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Complex gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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 Napoleon Complex will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Complex misses with a low kick.
Kutsoo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jarni Kutsoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Complex tries a head kick but it misses.
Kutsoo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kutsoo checks a leg kick.
Kutsoo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Complex misses with a hook.
Kutsoo with the counter takedown but Complex avoids it easily.
Kutsoo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Complex.
Complex thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Complex bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kutsoo's head backwards.
Kutsoo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Complex but Complex pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Complex just misses with a punch to the body.
Complex throws out a powerful jab.
Complex displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kutsoo.
Complex lands a right hook to the body.
Napoleon Complex is winning the standup battle so far.
Complex looks to land a right hand but Kutsoo moved out of range.
Kutsoo with the counter takedown but Complex avoids it easily.
Kutsoo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab from Complex does it's job there.
Jarni Kutsoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Complex misses with a body shot.
Napoleon Complex is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kutsoo moves out of range as Complex throws a body kick.
Kutsoo feints the counter takedown.
Kutsoo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Complex.
Kutsoo moves out of range of the body kick from Complex.
Kutsoo feints the counter takedown.
Napoleon Complex is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Complex scores with a push kick.
Complex catches Kutsoo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Complex throws a hook to the side of Kutsoo's head but Kutsoo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kutsoo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Complex throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Complex misses with a hook.
Kutsoo with the counter takedown but Complex avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Complex but Complex pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Napoleon Complex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarni Kutsoo.
Complex digs a good body shot into Kutsoo's ribs.
Complex cracks Kutsoo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Complex fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kutsoo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Complex.
Kutsoo moves out of range of the body kick from Complex.
Kutsoo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Complex looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Complex tries a head kick but it misses.
Complex misses the jab.
Kutsoo shoots in for a takedown but Complex shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Complex misses with a body shot.
Kutsoo slips under a jab.
Kutsoo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Complex ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kutsoo moves away.
And Kutsoo tries to counter it with a takedown but Complex pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Complex lands a glancing blow to the side of Kutsoo's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Complex throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kutsoo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kutsoo drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kutsoo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Napoleon Complex showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Complex, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Napoleon Complex!
During a confident post fight interview, Napoleon Complex thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Jarni Kutsoo had this to say: 'my fault my fault i`m week...'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Val Halla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Wayne Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Thriller by Michael Jackson. Val Halla has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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28
257 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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26
265 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Val Halla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Wayne Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Gracie lands an impressive looking overhand right. Halla doesn't seem phased though.
Gracie connects with a crisp jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gracie.
Gracie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Halla's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gracie is nestled in close to Halla, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gracie is working for a kimura but Halla is defending it quite comfortably.
Halla on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Halla tries to get out of the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Halla is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Wayne Gracie!
Our winner, John Wayne Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Longworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Juan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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145 lbs
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168 lbs
20 - 18 - 0 |
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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
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Vinnie Longworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sean Juan!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Longworth.
Longworth throws a lazy right hand but Juan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vinnie Longworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longworth misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Longworth enables Juan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Longworth manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Juan wants to control from the top but Longworth keeps moving.
Longworth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juan tries to free his leg and advance position but Longworth is retaining full guard.
Longworth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Longworth throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juan passes into half guard.
Juan trying to mount his opponent but Longworth defends it.
Juan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longworth is trying to maintain the position but Juan is very close to passing his half guard.
Juan prevents Longworth from improving his position.
Juan is looking for a kimura here.
Longworth is trying to control but can't.
Juan wants to control but Longworth is keeping him busy.
Juan uses his free foot to push down on Longworth's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Longworth.
Juan avoids the attempt from Longworth to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juan moves to the back position.
Juan has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Longworth's body.
Juan is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Longworth is defending well though. Juan let's go of the attempt for now.
Longworth is really stuck here.
Longworth is working hard here to advance position.
Juan is looking to control Longworth but Longworth is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Juan has the hooks in. Longworth is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Juan's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Longworth just trying to survive but Juan is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Longworth prevents Juan from getting a body triangle.
Juan has the hooks in. Longworth is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Juan wants to control but Longworth is keeping busy.
Longworth is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Juan is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Longworth has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longworth tries to escape the position.
Juan lands a shot to the head.
Juan trying to control.
Juan is not going to allow Longworth to sit and survive in this position.
Juan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Longworth is really stuck here.
Longworth defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Juan's arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Juan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Longworth jabs Juan right on the nose. Juan blinks but takes it well.
Juan avoids the body shot from Longworth.
Juan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Longworth sprawls well. Longworth wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Juan gets slowly back to his feet.
A big left from Longworth misses.
Juan fails to land the takedown.
Longworth throws the left hand but Juan avoids the punch easily.
Juan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Longworth defends well and Juan ends up having to push Longworth into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vinnie Longworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Juan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longworth throws a sloppy head kick
and Juan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A combination from Longworth does no damage.
Juan tries a quick counter leg kick but Longworth is wise to it.
Longworth throws a leg kick but Juan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Juan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Longworth sprawls well initially but Juan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Longworth is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Juan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Juan's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longworth is trying to stick to Juan's back but Juan is turning into Longworth. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Longworth's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Juan.
Juan advances to half guard.
Juan is looking to advance position but Longworth won't allow it.
Juan keeps trying to improve his position.
Longworth trying to control here.
Juan wants to take a breather but Longworth is having none of it.
Longworth wants to improve his position but Juan is controlling well.
Juan uses his free foot to push down on Longworth's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Longworth.
Longworth is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juan with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Longworth is in all sorts of trouble here.
Juan working the ground and pound effectively.
Juan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Longworth is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Juan moves to take his opponent's back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juan looking for the choke from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juan is persistently looking for the submission but Longworth is defending it well.
Juan trying to control.
Juan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Longworth haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Juan working for the choke.
Longworth is trying to break free.
Juan struggling to keep hold of the position.
Juan working for the choke.
Juan is trying to stick to Longworth's back but Longworth is turning into Juan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Juan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Longworth.
Longworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Juan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Longworth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Longworth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Longworth won't allow Juan to sweep him here.
Juan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Longworth's guard.
Juan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Longworth is keeping the position for now.
Longworth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Juan stands up over Longworth, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Longworth looking for subs off his back but Juan has passed one foot through into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longworth blocking the ground and pound attempt from Juan.
Juan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Juan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Longworth misses with a kick to the body
and Juan counters with a stiff right hand.
Juan shoots in but no luck this time.
Juan gets the takedown into side control.
Longworth can't do much from the bottom here.
Juan moves into full mount!
Juan forces the positional change into back control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juan wants to control but Longworth is keeping busy.
Juan is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Longworth has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Longworth staying busy and making it hard for Juan to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juan avoiding Longworth 's attempts to control his hands.
Longworth breaks Juan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Longworth content to stall in guard here.
Longworth stopping the sweep attempt from Juan.
Longworth keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Juan's head.
Juan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Juan trying to control the position.
Juan keeping moving, preventing Longworth from controlling successfully.
Juan has Longworth pulled in close to control his posture.
Juan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vinnie Longworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sean Juan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longworth missing with punches from the bottom.
Juan trying to pass the guard but Longworth defending well.
Longworth is looking to improve his position.
Juan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Juan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Juan is continuing to stall.
Juan works his foot free and advances to mount.
Juan looking to control but Longworth is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longworth keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Juan controlling his opponent.
Juan looking to control but Longworth is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Longworth wants to hold on but Juan pushes him away.
Longworth slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Longworth tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Juan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Longworth actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Longworth!
Longworth is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Longworth swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Juan looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Longworth flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Juan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Juan 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Juan!
Sean Juan very nearly forgot to thank KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Pick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Hallick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Hallick has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
14 - 12 - 4 |
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218 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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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
14 - 12 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Pick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Al Hallick!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pick throws out a loose jab but Hallick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pick looks to land a left hand but Hallick moved out of range nicely.
Pick moves into range and clinches up with Hallick.
A short uppercut from Hallick.
Hallick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hallick lands with a light punch inside.
Pick breaks from the clinch.
Hallick walks into a left hand.
It looks like Al Hallick has been cut.
Pick has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hallick swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pick counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hallick swings for the body but Pick moves out of range.
Hallick looks to score with a jab to the body but Pick is just out of range.
Hallick pushes Pick up against the cage in a clinch.
Hallick pushes Pick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Steve Pick has been cut.
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!
Pick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Hallick fails to land.
Pick taking a breather.
Hallick is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pick misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pick misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Pick.
Hallick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pick misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Hallick scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hallick softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hallick just leaning against Pick, taking a breather.
Pick misses with the head strike.
Pick throws a punch but it's blocked by Hallick.
Hallick lands a nice uppercut.
Pick has a couple of punches blocked by Hallick.
Hallick will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pick up against the cage.
Pick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hallick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pick throws a poor cross that misses
and Hallick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pick swings widly with a right hand
and Hallick counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pick bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big right from Pick misses.
Pick throws a right hand that misses
and Hallick counters with a stiff right hand.
Donk. Hallick catches Pick right on the button with a cross.
Hallick slips under a jab from Pick.
Pick throws an off balance right hand
and Hallick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steve Pick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pick misses with a looping left.
Hallick is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Pick thows a leg kick but Hallick checks it
and Hallick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steve Pick's cut is getting worse.
Pick misses with an uppercut.
Pick throws a body punch but Hallick moves out of range.
Hallick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pick throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Hallick to counter with a crisp jab.
Hallick moves out of range of the leg kick from Pick.
Hallick let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hallick throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pick misses with a hook.
Pick moves to clinch but Hallick breaks away
and Hallick counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pick blocks a jab.
Pick misses with an uppercut
and Hallick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hallick lands a big head kick that sends Pick tumbling to the mat! Hallick takes a step backwards and waves Pick back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Pick is rocked!
Steve Pick's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hallick slips a straight right by Pick.
Oh Pick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hallick fakes the body blow, causing Pick to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Pick goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Al Hallick!
A relieved looking Al Hallick thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Steve Pick was interviewed post fight and said 'Next time I will beat this weirdo'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hannibal Barca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wily Swagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swagger has chosen Waylon Jennings - Good Ol' Boys as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Wily Swagger has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hannibal Barca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Wily Swagger!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barca lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barca connects with a crisp jab.
Barca misses with a head kick.
Swagger walks forward, straight into a front kick from Barca.
Swagger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barca avoids it really well and circles away.
Barca scores with a decent looking hook.
Barca fails to land with a series of punches.
Swagger shoots in but no luck this time.
Barca is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Swagger.
Swagger has a takedown stuffed.
We've been hearing reports that Barca has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hannibal Barca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wily Swagger.
Swagger shoots in but Barca avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barca misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Swagger is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barca lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barca throws a series of punches but Swagger moves out of range.
Barca misses with a jab, cross combination.
Swagger is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barca throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Barca finds it's target.
Barca bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Swagger's head backwards.
Barca fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barca lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Swagger circles away quickly and effectively.
Swagger drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Barca bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
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!
Barca pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hannibal Barca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barca gets caught flat footed, as Swagger shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Swagger landing some decent shots from guard.
Barca bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Swagger's guard.
Swagger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barca can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barca gets to his feet - Swagger follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barca throws a good cross that connects.
No luck for Swagger with that takedown attempt.
Swagger shoots in for a takedown but Barca shows good takedown defense.
Hannibal Barca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swagger looks winded!
Swagger closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Barca did well to prevent Swagger getting side control.
Swagger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barca regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barca has control of Swagger's left arm, preventing Swagger from doing any damage.
Swagger throws a big elbow that misses.
Barca pulls Swagger in close to prevent any damage.
Barca pushes Swagger off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Barca. Those never looked like landing.
Swagger is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barca leaves Swagger with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Swagger blocks a head kick by Barca.
Swagger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Swagger shoots in for a takedown but Barca shows good takedown defense.
Barca is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Barca moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Barca throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Swagger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barca is fending him off so far but Swagger persists. Nope, Barca circles away and we're back to standing.
Barca scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barca lands a nice hook to Swagger's body. Swagger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Swagger decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barca makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barca tries to bum rush Swagger with a series of wild strikes but Swagger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Swagger takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Barca throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Barca lands a leg kick that knocks Swagger off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barca swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Swagger misses with a takedown attempt - Barca sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barca throws a combination. Swagger tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Barca throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barca connects with a good right hand that stumbles Swagger. Swagger circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barca scores with a body shot.
Barca fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Swagger on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Barca - just one landing.
Swagger is rocked!
Swagger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Swagger is still on wobbly legs! Can Barca finish him?
and Barca counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Swagger! He's just covering up as Barca starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hannibal Barca!
During a confident post fight interview, Hannibal Barca thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Monkey Business (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yo Adrian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adrian has chosen Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Monkey Business!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 21 - 1, fighting out of New York, Yo Adrian!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Business gets a double leg takedown into Adrian's guard.
Business stops Adrian from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adrian has his hands on Business's head, controlling the position.
Business wants to control from the top but Adrian keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Adrian can do anything to dispel that myth.
Business showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Business trying to control but Adrian is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adrian wants to stand up but Business is controlling him.
Business drops back looking for a leg! Adrian is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Adrian manages to kick Business off! Business jumps back into Adrian's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Business is pushing down on Adrian's leg trying to pass to half guard. Adrian is fighting to maintain full guard but Business has managed to sneak the leg through.
Business trying to control the action but Adrian is working from the bottom.
Business is looking for a kimura here.
Adrian really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Business. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Business moves nicely into side control.
Business is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Adrian knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Business is trying to get an arm triangle but Adrian is defending well.
Adrian can't do much from the bottom here.
Adrian tries to improve position but can't.
Business is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Adrian has escaped the position, nice work there.
Adrian tries to escape but Business is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Business wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adrian keeps working.
Adrian struggling a bit here.
Business wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Adrian, who protects the arm well.
Business looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Adrian wants to get back to his feet.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Business in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Adrian is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Monkey Business!
Monkey Business is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Monkey Business made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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