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OFC 241: Seyedi vs Coleman PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rick Showtime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Laranja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Showtime might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Old Toms Hut. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent 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
11 - 35 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rick Showtime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Renato Laranja!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Showtime fails to land with a series of punches.
Laranja will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Showtime appears to be looking for a big counter.
Showtime gets a double leg takedown into Laranja's guard.
Laranja is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Showtime decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Laranja, up you get!
Showtime shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Laranja napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Showtime decides to stand up, so the ref orders Laranja to his feet.
Laranja has his takedown stuffed
and Showtime counters by clinching up.
Showtime breaks from the clinch.
Showtime has closed the distance and engaged Laranja in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Showtime breaks from the clinch.
Showtime rushes Laranja and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Laranja's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Showtime escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Showtime paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Laranja takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Showtime drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Showtime takes a little break here. Laranja wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Showtime stands up.
Showtime darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Showtime stalks Laranja and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Laranja's face. Laranja staggers backwards, shaken.
Laranja is rocked!
Laranja takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Laranja is still on wobbly legs! Can Showtime finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Showtime shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Laranja manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laranja looking to hit a scissor sweep but Showtime is one step ahead there.
Showtime slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Laranja seems to have recovered his senses.
Laranja trying to keep a closed guard but Showtime is proving a slippery customer.
Showtime controls from within his opponent's guard.
Showtime postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Showtime decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Showtime clinches with his opponent.
Laranja has Showtime pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Showtime manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rick Showtime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Laranja.
Showtime's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Showtime throws a half hearted mid kick.
No joy there for Showtime, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Laranja moves in looking to clinch but Showtime pushes him off.
Laranja shoots in but no luck this time.
Showtime is looking to counter the offense by Laranja and move into the clinch.
Showtime shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Laranja eats them both and turns towards Showtime to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Laranja changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Showtime tries to avoid it but Laranja manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Showtime to the ground. Showtime escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Laranja swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Laranja tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Showtime appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Showtime will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Showtime throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Laranja was covering up waiting for the punch and Showtime finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laranja has a closed guard, preventing Showtime from standing up.
Showtime loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laranja controls Showtime momentarily but Showtime frees himself.
Showtime slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Laranja controls Showtime momentarily but Showtime frees himself.
Showtime content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Showtime dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Laranja is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Showtime.
Laranja avoids a punch combination nicely.
Showtime avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Laranja enables Showtime to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Laranja manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Showtime has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Laranja looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Showtime showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Showtime wants to stand but Laranja has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Showtime gets to his feet. Laranja looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rick Showtime is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laranja dives in and grabs Showtime's left leg, looking for a takedown. Showtime pushes down on Laranja's head and hops out.
Showtime looking to score a takedown here. Laranja is defending well but Showtime drives through and ends up in Laranja's guard.
Laranja is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Showtime wants to stand but Laranja has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Showtime slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Showtime decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Showtime swinging wildly here.
Despite the aggression on Laranja's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Showtime is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laranja can do to turn this around?
Laranja avoids a punch combination nicely.
Showtime swinging wildly here.
Laranja tries to clinch up but Showtime circles away and keeps his distance.
Laranja is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Showtime shoots in looking for a takedown. Laranja tries to sprawl out of it but Showtime keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Laranja manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Laranja is trying hard to land a takedown here. Showtime sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Showtime swinging wildly here.
Laranja is trying hard to land a takedown here. Showtime sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rick Showtime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Laranja.
Showtime digs a good hook to Laranja's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Showtime fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Laranja sprawls well initially but Showtime persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Showtime decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laranja gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Laranja is breathing heavily.
Laranja is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Showtime stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Showtime throws a one two combo.
Showtime keeps the fight on the outside.
Showtime moves into the clinch successfully.
Showtime manages to break the clinch.
Showtime drops Laranja with a beautiful combination! Laranja stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Showtime is looking for the KO!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Showtime keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Showtime lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laranja slips a jab and a cross from Showtime.
A little jabbing left from Laranja on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Laranja has managed to clinch.
Showtime decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laranja prevents Showtime from getting back to his feet.
Laranja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Showtime is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Laranja wants to control from the top but Showtime keeps moving.
Laranja drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Showtime manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Laranja has Showtime in his guard.
Showtime wanted to stand there but Laranja had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Showtime dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Showtime closes the distance and clinches up with Laranja, looking for a takedown. Showtime pushes Laranja against the cage but Laranja circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Laranja dodges the punch combination from Showtime.
Laranja changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Showtime tries to avoid it but Laranja manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Showtime to the ground. Showtime escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck for Laranja with that takedown attempt.
Showtime lands with an uppercut that bounces Laranja off the cage and back into range.
Showtime scores with a hook to the body. Laranja takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Showtime lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Laranja circles away quickly and effectively.
Showtime with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Showtime shoots in and bounces Laranja off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Showtime is looking to stand up but Laranja won't let him.
Laranja takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Showtime stands up and waves to Laranja to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Showtime scores with a jab.
Showtime throws a right hand that Laranja ducks under and follows up with a left that Laranja also avoids with ease.
A combination from Showtime does no damage.
Showtime 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.
Showtime is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rick Showtime overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Laranja not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Showtime preventing the sweep.
Showtime decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Laranja, up you get!
Showtime fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Renato Laranja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Showtime lands a lovely overhand right.
Showtime scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lull in the action here.
Showtime stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rick Showtime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Showtime lands with an uppercut that bounces Laranja off the cage and back into range.
Showtime moves into range and clinches up with Laranja.
Laranja tries to stall but Showtime uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Showtime pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Showtime gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laranja is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Showtime to keep the fight standing.
Rick Showtime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Laranja.
Showtime prevents the takedown attempt.
Laranja jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Showtime walks away with a smile on his face. Laranja gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Showtime connects with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Showtime.
A head kick misses from Showtime.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Laranja enables Showtime to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Laranja manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Laranja working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Showtime.
Showtime has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Laranja is proving hard to escape from.
Showtime gets to his feet. Laranja looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laranja fails with the takedown
and Showtime counters by clinching up.
Showtime lands a shot to the body.
Rick Showtime is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Showtime pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Showtime looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Laranja throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Laranja being controlled here, momentarily.
Laranja working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Showtime.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Showtime showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Showtime 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:24
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Showtime!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Servant Arthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Wrexham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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180 lbs
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174 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Servant Arthur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Wrexham !
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wrexham lands the left hand.
Arthur tries for a takedown but Wrexham circles away easily
and Wrexham makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Arthur takes one to the side of the head.
Wrexham is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wrexham lands a left and a right that send Arthur crashing to the mat, dazed. Wrexham thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Arthur is rocked!
It looks like Servant Arthur has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wrexham lands a nice looking body shot.
Oh Arthur is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wrexham drops Arthur with a huge uppercut! Arthur drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Wrexham is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyler Wrexham !
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Al Hajjaj Ibn Yusuf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hirusho Matasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ibn Yusuf comes to the cage accompanied by "Tortured Spirit". Hirusho Matasaki acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Al Hajjaj Ibn Yusuf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hirusho Matasaki!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matasaki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matasaki throws a nice looking combination but Ibn Yusuf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Matasaki does it's job there.
It looks like Al Hajjaj Ibn Yusuf has been cut.
Matasaki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matasaki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hirusho Matasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matasaki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ibn Yusuf's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matasaki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ibn Yusuf.
Ibn Yusuf changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Matasaki lands with a nice body punch.
A combination from Matasaki does no damage.
Ibn Yusuf attempts a counter takedown but Matasaki avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Matasaki finds it's target.
Hirusho Matasaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ibn Yusuf walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Matasaki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Matasaki scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Matasaki scores with a decent looking hook.
Matasaki connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Ibn Yusuf! He's out on his feet! Matasaki rushes in and drops Ibn Yusuf with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hirusho Matasaki!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Noam Chomsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chomsky's entrance music is System Of A Down BYOB. A fine choice. Halo has chosen Motorhead - The King Of Kings as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Noam Chomsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Arthur Halo!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chomsky throws an overhand right that lands on Halo's shoulder, as Halo tries to avoid the shot.
Halo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Halo lands a jab-cross combination.
Halo throws a series of punches but Chomsky moves out of range.
Halo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chomsky defends well and Halo ends up having to push Chomsky into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Halo throws a sloppy head kick and Chomsky moves out of range easily.
Halo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chomsky's waist but Chomsky gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Halo off to one side.
Chomsky tries to counter by clinching up but Halo breaks away and moves out of range.
Halo takes one on the button.
Halo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Halo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Halo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chomsky knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halo tries for a kimura but Chomsky is defending well.
Halo working the ground and pound but Chomsky is defending the strikes.
Chomsky is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Halo working the body and head with strikes.
Chomsky parries the strikes from Halo easily there. Halo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Chomsky to escape.
Halo tries for a kimura but Chomsky is defending well.
Halo throws an elbow but Chomsky slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Halo crashes against the mat.
Halo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chomsky parries the strikes from Halo easily there. Halo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Chomsky to escape.
Halo swings around for an armbar but Chomsky sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Halo's guard.
Chomsky stopping the sweep attempt from Halo.
Chomsky wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving.
Halo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Halo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo has his foot on Chomsky's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chomsky works his way back into a safe position though.
Halo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chomsky trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Halo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Halo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Halo working for a triangle but Chomsky defends it easily.
Halo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Chomsky uses it to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Halo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chomsky drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Arthur Halo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Halo looking for a guillotine here but Chomsky defends easily.
Chomsky got a little sloppy there for a moment and Halo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chomsky has managed to get both his arms back between Halo's legs - danger averted.
Chomsky trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo working for submissions but it's allowed Chomsky to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chomsky won't allow Halo to sweep him here.
Chomsky controlling from the top position.
Halo looking for a guillotine here but Chomsky defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Halo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chomsky can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Halo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chomsky passes into half guard.
Halo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halo is looking for a sweep. Chomsky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chomsky pulls his head out easily.
Halo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chomsky pulls his head out easily.
Chomsky is trying to control the action in half guard but Halo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chomsky missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chomsky working the head and body with strikes.
Halo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Halo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chomsky pulls his head out easily.
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.
Chomsky working over Halo with some ground and pound. Halo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chomsky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Halo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chomsky is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Halo has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Chomsky is looking to defend but Halo has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Chomsky! Halo pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Chomsky taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Arthur Halo!
An out of breath Arthur Halo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Noam Chomsky spoke after the fight, saying 'If we don't believe in freedom of expression for people we despise, we don't believe in it at all.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cook might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I kill cause I'm hungry- rob bailey . Lee is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Welcome to the Jungle by Guns and Roses. This should be a great matchup!
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197 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Cook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, William Lee!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lee.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Cook circles away.
Lee shoots in for a double leg but Cook sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lee throws a push kick but Cook slaps the foot to one side.
Cook throws a head kick that misses.
Cook avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cook avoids a punch combination nicely.
A left and a right from Cook both land. Nice combination.
Lee is looking to chop away at Cook's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cook looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cook lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cook counters with a one-two to the body.
James Cook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Lee.
Lee is looking to clinch but Cook is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lee there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cook.
Cook scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cook throws a one two combo.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cook manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lee.
Lee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cook looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Cook stuffs the takedown attempt from Lee. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Cook wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cook lands a nice shot that snaps Lee's head back.
Lee gets caught flat footed, as Cook shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cook has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cook is in close to Lee's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cook content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cook cracks Lee with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cook working some strikes from top position.
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Cook is proving a slippery customer.
Cook pushing down on Lee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cook is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cook seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lee is rocked!
Cook lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Lee quite badly. Lee pulls Cook in close trying to recover. Cook postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Lee on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Lee doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Cook!
A relieved looking James Cook 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 William Lee had this to say: 'I'll be back stronger than ever.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Huma Krynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Tupper V (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Huma Krynn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 36 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Tupper V!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krynn lands a jab to the head.
Krynn catches Tupper V with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Krynn with a jab.
It looks like Bobby Tupper V has been cut.
Krynn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Krynn misses with an uppercut
and Krynn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Krynn swings widly with a right hand
enabling Tupper V to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Krynn misses
and Tupper V counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tupper V showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Krynn.
Krynn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tupper V ducks under a wild hook from Krynn.
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!
Krynn is looking to clinch.
Tupper V displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krynn throws out the jab.
Tupper V swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Krynn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Krynn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Krynn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Krynn lands an overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Tupper V.
Tupper V throws a counter combo.
Huma Krynn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Krynn does no damage.
Despite the aggression on Tupper V's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Krynn walks into a jab.
Tupper V ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tupper V takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tupper V lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tupper V moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Krynn misses with a hook
and Tupper V counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tupper V looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Krynn misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krynn has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tupper V slips a straight right by Krynn.
Krynn stuffs the takedown attempt from Tupper V. Tupper V gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Krynn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tupper V takes one to the side of the head.
Huma Krynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Krynn lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tupper V finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Krynn's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Tupper V falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Huma Krynn!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Huma Krynn waved his t-shirt featuring Sin City Allstars's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eddy Maiden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Childish Gambino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maiden comes to the cage accompanied by Wildfire in the streets. Gambino has chosen Bonfire as his entrance music. Childish Gambino told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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38
169 lbs
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166 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
26 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Eddy Maiden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Childish Gambino!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maiden shoots in looking for a takedown but Gambino manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maiden's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gambino misses the jab.
Maiden throwing a counter right hand but Gambino manages to avoid it.
Gambino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maiden.
Gambino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maiden moves away.
Maiden has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London Top Tier in the buildup to the fight.
Gambino throws a series of punches but Maiden moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Maiden misses the target.
Gambino moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Eddy Maiden has been cut.
Maiden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maiden throws a jab but it's blocked by Gambino.
Gambino throws a counter combo.
Gambino scores with a three punch combo!
Good exchange - Maiden coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maiden scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gambino walks into a straight right hand from Maiden.
Gambino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maiden misses with a straight right.
Maiden misses with a looping left.
Gambino throws out a powerful jab.
Gambino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maiden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gambino.
Gambino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maiden throws a jab but it's blocked by Gambino.
Gambino getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Childish Gambino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambino throws a nice looking combination but Maiden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maiden was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maiden throws a body punch but Gambino moves out of range.
A big left from Gambino misses.
Childish Gambino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gambino just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maiden scores with a sloppy right hand. Gambino should have avoided that one.
Maiden lands a jab to the head.
Gambino throws a hook but Maiden blocks it.
Maiden fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gambino looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maiden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gambino.
Gambino misses with a body shot
enabling Maiden to counter with a crisp jab.
Maiden shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambino pulls Maiden in close to prevent any damage.
Maiden postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maiden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maiden wants to control from the top but Gambino keeps moving.
Maiden won't allow Gambino to get back to his feet.
Maiden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gambino works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maiden 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.
Maiden lands a couple of elbows.
Gambino keeping moving, preventing Maiden from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Maiden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gambino is keeping the position for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gambino scores with a hook to the body. Maiden takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gambino throws a big shot that misses.
Maiden is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Maiden lands with a right hand.
Gambino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maiden.
Gambino fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Childish Gambino will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddy Maiden's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Some wild striking there from Gambino.
Gambino lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gambino throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gambino on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gambino swings for the body but Maiden moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gambino throws a body shot but no joy.
Maiden was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A combination from Gambino does no damage.
Maiden went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Childish Gambino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maiden with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maiden connects with a looping right hand.
Nice shot by Maiden.
Gambino looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big left from Maiden misses.
Gambino takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maiden's corner calls for a 1-2. Maiden obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A punch combination from Maiden misses.
A nice side step and Gambino releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maiden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gambino.
Gambino throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maiden counters with a straight right hand.
Gambino swinging wildly here.
Eddy Maiden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maiden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maiden is looking to counter punch.
Gambino throws a body punch but Maiden moves out of range.
Maiden moves away from the strike by Gambino.
Gambino connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Maiden.
Gambino throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gambino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maiden moves away.
Maiden scores with a shot to the body.
Maiden lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maiden shoots in and drives through. Gambino sprawls well.
Gambino is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gambino.
Gambino misses the shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Gambino. No joy for Maiden on that attempt.
A little jabbing left from Gambino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Gambino. Those never looked like landing.
Maiden tries to counter with a takedown but Gambino is quick to defend against it.
Maiden lands the left hand.
Gambino scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gambino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gambino staying out of range there.
Maiden takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambino throws a combination that misses
and Maiden counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gambino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gambino shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maiden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gambino moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maiden connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gambino scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Maiden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gambino.
Maiden was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gambino looks to throw the jab but Maiden is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Childish Gambino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eddy Maiden's cut.
That's time! Maiden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Maiden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gambino.
Maiden half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gambino throws a lazy right hand but Maiden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maiden was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gambino feints a jab promting Maiden to slip. Gambino then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Maiden slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gambino takes a swing at Maiden's ribcage but misses.
Maiden seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gambino misses with a left hand
and Maiden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maiden connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maiden lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maiden misses with a body shot.
Gambino lands a body shot.
Maiden misses with a hook. Gambino ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maiden throws an overhand right that lands on Gambino's shoulder, as Gambino tries to avoid the shot.
Gambino throws a series of punches but Maiden avoids them all with ease.
Gambino throws a body punch but Maiden moves out of range.
Maiden throwing a counter right hand but Gambino manages to avoid it.
Gambino throws a body shot but no joy.
Maiden fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gambino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maiden looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maiden lands with a shot to the body.
Maiden throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gambino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maiden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gambino.
Gambino throws a right hand that misses
and Maiden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maiden shoots in looking for a takedown. Gambino tries to sprawl out of it but Maiden keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gambino manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Maiden tests Gambino's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maiden dips to his left and cracks Gambino with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambino throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gambino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gambino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maiden throws a jab but it's blocked by Gambino.
Gambino looks to land a body kick but Maiden moved away.
Maiden is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gambino slips under a jab.
Gambino swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maiden.
Eddy Maiden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gambino throws a right and a left that Maiden avoids nicely.
Maiden fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gambino sprawls well initially but Maiden persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gambino scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Maiden manages to mount him!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maiden throws some wild stikes that Gambino manages to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maiden with good strikes from the mount here!
Gambino working to try and regain half guard.
Maiden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gambino is looking to escape.
Maiden looking to finish Gambino with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gambino!
Maiden with shots to the head and body - Gambino looks very uncomfortable down there.
Maiden thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Gambino takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddy Maiden showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gambino has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Childish Gambino!
Childish Gambino bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Lazaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damon Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson has chosen Give It All by Rise Against as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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31
251 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
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27
265 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
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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
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paulo Lazaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Damon Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lazaro avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Lazaro shoots in and drives through. Anderson sprawls well.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lazaro avoids the head kick by Anderson.
We've been told by Lazaro's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lazaro darts in and clinches Anderson up against the cage.
Lazaro manages to pull guard.
Anderson stands up and waves to Lazaro to follow him.
Anderson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lazaro doesn't seem bothered though.
Lazaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Lazaro wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lazaro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anderson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lazaro.
Anderson swings for the body but Lazaro moves out of range.
Lazaro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to avoid it but Lazaro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anderson to the ground. Anderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Lazaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lazaro.
Lazaro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Lazaro moves away and avoids it.
Anderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Lazaro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Anderson has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Anderson misses with a hook. Lazaro ducked under it nicely.
Lazaro moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anderson misses with a body punch
and Lazaro counters with a one-two to the body.
Lazaro shoots in but Anderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Lazaro moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazaro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lazaro clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lazaro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lazaro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Anderson's efforts to push away.
Anderson is looking to break free of the clinch but Lazaro has double underhooks.
Lazaro misses with an elbow strike.
Lazaro tries to pull guard but Anderson won't allow it.
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Lazaro is controlling him.
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Lazaro is controlling him.
Lazaro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Lazaro.
Anderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Lazaro has him pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Lazaro.
Anderson is looking to break free of the clinch but Lazaro has double underhooks.
Lazaro pushes Anderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lazaro floors Anderson with a big punch on the inside! Anderson is trying to recover but Lazaro dives into side control.
Anderson is rocked!
Anderson looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lazaro is controlling him well.
Anderson is still in real trouble! Can Lazaro finish him?
Lazaro controlling the position.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet but Lazaro drags him back down.
Lazaro taking a breather here.
Anderson seems to have recovered his senses.
Lazaro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet but Lazaro drags him back down.
Lazaro in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Anderson stops Lazaro from passing to mount.
Lazaro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anderson on the ground.
Anderson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lazaro has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Anderson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Anderson is not content to let Lazaro control the position.
Lazaro decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson tries to bum rush Lazaro with a series of wild strikes but Lazaro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson falls off balance throwing a combination
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Lazaro counters with a two punch combo.
Lazaro has closed the distance and engaged Anderson in a clinch.
Anderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lazaro has him pressed against the cage.
Lazaro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Anderson smiles and moves away.
Lazaro tries to clinch but Anderson moves away
and Anderson counters with a series of strikes. Lazaro will be more careful next time no doubt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lazaro.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lazaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lazaro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anderson defends well and Lazaro ends up having to push Anderson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd cheers as Anderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lazaro doesn't seem phased though.
Anderson tests Lazaro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Paulo Lazaro will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lazaro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lazaro has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lazaro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Anderson takes a shot to the head.
Lazaro tries to land knees in the clinch but Anderson avoids the damage to the body.
Anderson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lazaro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lazaro has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lazaro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Paulo Lazaro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Anderson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Anderson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lazaro lands with a left to the head.
Anderson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lazaro keeps control of Anderson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Anderson can't break the clinch.
Anderson is trying to force a seperation but Lazaro has the dominant position.
Lazaro prevents Anderson from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lazaro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lazaro has Anderson pressed against the cage, preventing Anderson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Anderson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Anderson is trying to push Lazaro away but Lazaro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Anderson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Anderson tries to break free but Lazaro pushes him back against the cage.
Lazaro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Anderson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Anderson tries to break free but Lazaro pushes him back against the cage.
Anderson is trying to push Lazaro away but Lazaro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lazaro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lazaro throws an elbow but misses.
Lazaro has Anderson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anderson is trying to force a seperation but Lazaro has the dominant position.
Lazaro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Lazaro breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Anderson looks to move away, Lazaro throws a big counter combo but Anderson just gets out of the way.
Lazaro forces Anderson back against the cage and clinches.
Anderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lazaro has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson tries to break free but Lazaro pushes him back against the cage.
Lazaro pulls guard.
Lazaro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anderson is controlling him.
Anderson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Anderson misses with a hook. Lazaro ducked under it nicely.
Anderson throws a body punch but Lazaro moves out of range.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lazaro moves away.
Lazaro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Damon Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Lazaro walks into a stiff left hand from Anderson.
Lazaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lazaro is just out of range.
Anderson gets tackled into the cage by Lazaro. Lazaro maintains the clinch.
Lazaro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Lazaro has him pressed against the cage.
Lazaro tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Lazaro back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lazaro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Lazaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lazaro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Anderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anderson tries to circle away but Lazaro has him pinned against the cage.
Lazaro keeps control of Anderson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Anderson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Anderson wants to get back to striking at distance but Lazaro won't allow it.
Anderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lazaro has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Lazaro is controlling him.
Anderson is trying to force a seperation but Lazaro has the dominant position.
Lazaro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lazaro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Anderson is defending well for now.
Anderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lazaro has him pressed against the cage.
Lazaro keeps control of Anderson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Anderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lazaro has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson can't break the clinch.
Anderson has had enough of the clinch but Lazaro keeps him there for the moment.
Anderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Anderson is trying to break free.
Anderson is trying to break free.
A short left from Lazaro.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Anderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Anderson is trying to break free.
Lazaro pushes Anderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lazaro digs a right hand underneath Anderson's ribcage. Anderson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Lazaro.
Lazaro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Lazaro.
Lazaro drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Anderson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lazaro fails to pull guard.
Anderson has had enough of the clinch but Lazaro keeps him there for the moment.
Lazaro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lazaro moves into the clinch.
Lazaro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lazaro connects with a big uppercut there that sends Anderson tumbling to the ground! Lazaro follows him down into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Lazaro dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lazaro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anderson swivels and escapes.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lazaro moves into the clinch.
Lazaro scores with a shoulder strike.
Lazaro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lazaro lands a body punch.
Lazaro pulls guard.
Lazaro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lazaro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazaro controlling Anderson's posture.
Lazaro is working an open guard so Anderson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lazaro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to avoid it but Lazaro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anderson to the ground. Anderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Lazaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson lands a jab to Lazaro's midsection.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lazaro.
No luck for Lazaro with that takedown attempt.
Paulo Lazaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Lazaro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anderson swivels and escapes.
Lazaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Anderson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Damon Anderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lazaro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lazaro rushes Anderson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Lazaro is controlling him.
Anderson is trying to break free.
Anderson working hard to break the clinch.
Lazaro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Anderson's efforts to push away.
Anderson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lazaro is working Anderson over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazaro lands a body punch.
Lazaro pulls Anderson into guard.
Lazaro trying to control the position.
Lazaro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anderson is aware though and is defending well.
Anderson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lazaro drives through and clinches with Anderson against the cage.
Lazaro scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lazaro closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Anderson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Lazaro looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Anderson!
Anderson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lazaro has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Anderson seems a little lost for a moment, as Lazaro dominates the positioning.
Anderson defending against the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazaro is staying tight to Anderson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Paulo Lazaro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anderson tries to escape but Lazaro is in control.
Lazaro fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Anderson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Lazaro moves into the clinch.
Anderson can't break the clinch.
Lazaro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lazaro presses Anderson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lazaro lands a body shot.
Lazaro breaks from the clinch.
Lazaro shoots in and drives through. Anderson sprawls well.
No luck for Lazaro with that takedown attempt.
Lazaro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazaro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lazaro somewhat.
Paulo Lazaro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lazaro rather than just go for the knockout.
Anderson swings for the body but Lazaro moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lazaro tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Anderson lands with a nice body punch.
Lazaro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anderson's sensitive parts.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Lazaro shoots in but no luck this time.
Lazaro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anderson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Damon Anderson.
I think Lazaro 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Lazaro!
After the big win, Paulo Lazaro made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors MayheM sportswear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Brandon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slade Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon comes to the cage accompanied by Life Is Beautiful. Wilson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hypnotize - The Notorious B.I.G.. This should be fireworks!
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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
15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Junior Brandon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 3, fighting out of London, Slade Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson is looking for a sweep.
Wilson being controlled for a moment.
Wilson is not content to let Brandon control the position.
Brandon lands some shots froms side control.
Brandon wants to control but Wilson is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson tries to bench press Brandon off him but Brandon keeps the position.
Brandon slows the pace down.
Wilson 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.
Well, if Brandon 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.
Brandon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brandon trying to control the action but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Brandon trying to mount his opponent but Wilson defends it.
Brandon thows a huge punch but Wilson dodges it nicely.
Wilson is in trouble now - Brandon has advanced to mount!
Wilson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Brandon misses with a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandon landing strikes from the mount.
Wilson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Brandon.
Brandon tries to control but Wilson wriggling away.
Wilson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brandon pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wilson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Brandon.
Brandon controlling the pace for now.
Wilson tries to hold on but Brandon pushes him away.
Brandon prevents Wilson from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandon trying to control but Wilson is having none of it.
Brandon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brandon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Wilson blocking the ground and pound.
Wilson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wilson is squirming around, avoiding Brandon's attempts to control the action.
Wilson can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Brandon.
Brandon looking to control but Wilson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brandon throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wilson because Brandon loaded up on that one.
Brandon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brandon looking to finish with strikes here!
Brandon tries to control but Wilson wriggling away.
Brandon thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brandon throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Brandon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wilson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brandon.
Brandon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wilson's waist but Wilson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brandon off to one side.
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick and Brandon moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Brandon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wilson connects with the punch.
Wilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brandon on the side of the head.
Wilson swats away the attempt to clinch by Brandon.
Wilson lands a glancing blow to the side of Brandon's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson looks to land a left hand but Brandon moved out of range nicely.
Brandon avoids the body shot from Wilson.
Brandon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilson can do to turn this around?
Brandon shoots in looking for a takedown. Wilson tries to sprawl out of it but Brandon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wilson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandon fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Brandon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brandon dives in and grabs Wilson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wilson pushes down on Brandon's head and hops out.
Slade Wilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brandon shoots in but Wilson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brandon or perhaps it was just good defense by Wilson, which made it look bad.
Brandon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brandon moves out of range of the body kick.
Brandon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brandon lands in his opponent's guard.
Brandon with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson wants to stand but Brandon is controlling the position.
Wilson looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilson, not yet.
Brandon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Junior Brandon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brandon being controlled here momentarily.
Brandon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Brandon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brandon trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Wilson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brandon stands and throws Wilson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wilson is not content to let Brandon control the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Brandon trying to control the action but Wilson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wilson gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wilson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Brandon from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wilson is on top in guard.
Wilson won't allow Brandon to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Brandon is keeping the position.
Wilson stays in close to Brandon's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slade Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Brandon fails to land the takedown.
Wilson throws a series of punches but Brandon avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Wilson misses.
Brandon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've been told by Brandon's head coaches at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brandon 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.
The crowd cheers as Wilson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brandon doesn't seem phased though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wilson.
Jab from Wilson.
Brandon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wilson as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wilson.
Wilson throws a shot to the body.
Brandon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Brandon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brandon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wilson connects with a body shot that sends Brandon's belly button to the back.
Wilson missing with a left hand there. Brandon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brandon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brandon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brandon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wilson misses the shot to the body.
Brandon needs to keep his hands up - Wilson had a free shot at his head there.
Wilson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandon with a poor takedown
and Wilson counters with a stiff right hand.
Wilson scores with the left hand. Brandon knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Wilson.
Wilson loads up on a big right hand but Brandon slips the punch.
Brandon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wilson sprawls and moves away.
Wilson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Wilson.
Brandon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Slade Wilson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brandon has his takedown stuffed
and Wilson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brandon fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wilson's waist but Wilson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brandon off to one side.
Brandon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wilson.
Wilson leaves Brandon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wilson throws out a counter right but Brandon avoids it with no problem.
Brandon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wilson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wilson throws a series of punches but Brandon avoids them all with ease.
Brandon has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Wilson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brandon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wilson looks to land a left hand but Brandon moved out of range nicely.
Brandon is looking to counter punch.
Brandon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wilson pinned against the cage. Wilson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws a body shot but no joy.
Brandon is looking to counter the offense by Wilson and move into the clinch.
Brandon closes the distance and clinches up with Wilson, looking for a takedown. Brandon pushes Wilson against the cage but Wilson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wilson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brandon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wilson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brandon.
Wilson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wilson wants it to stay on the feet.
Wilson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilson lands with a nice body punch.
Brandon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson clobbers Brandon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandon with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Wilson to counter with a crisp jab.
Wilson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slade Wilson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wilson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slade Wilson!
During a confident post fight interview, Slade Wilson 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ali Seyedi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seyedi comes to the cage accompanied by Hypnotize- Biggie smalls. Coleman is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I Mother Earth - Not Quite Sonic. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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195 lbs
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216 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ali Seyedi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Coleman!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seyedi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Seyedi.
Seyedi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Coleman circles away quickly and effectively.
Coleman unleashes a big counter combination but Seyedi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Coleman misses with a body shot.
Coleman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Seyedi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Coleman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Seyedi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Seyedi, right into the meat.
Seyedi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Seyedi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Coleman thuds his shin into the meat of Seyedi's side.
Coleman darts in and clinches Seyedi up against the cage.
Seyedi has a couple of punches blocked by Coleman.
Coleman told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Coleman scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coleman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Seyedi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Coleman digs a right hand underneath Seyedi's ribcage. Seyedi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Coleman.
Seyedi is breathing heavily.
Coleman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Seyedi can't find room to land a body shot as Coleman controls the action.
Coleman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman is working Seyedi over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Coleman as the two fighters clinch.
Coleman crunches a lovely knee into Seyedi's ribcage.
A short uppercut from Coleman.
Coleman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coleman trying to land knees to the body.
Coleman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Seyedi blocks a body shot from Coleman.
Coleman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seyedi.
Coleman lands a body punch.
Coleman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Coleman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Coleman misses with a body punch.
Seyedi blocks a body shot from Coleman.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Coleman.
Knees to the body from Coleman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Coleman - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coleman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Coleman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Coleman lands with a right to the head.
Coleman misses with a body punch.
Seyedi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circle momentarily. Coleman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Coleman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Seyedi.
Seyedi checks a leg kick.
Crunch! Coleman slams his shin into Seyedi's torso.
Coleman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Seyedi.
Coleman throws a front kick that sends Seyedi stumbling back into the cage.
Coleman closes the distance and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Coleman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Coleman connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Ali Seyedi has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman lands a nice uppercut.
Coleman gets through Seyedi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Coleman pushes Seyedi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Coleman just leaning against Seyedi, taking a breather.
Coleman lands with a left to the head.
Coleman lands a good knee to the midsection. Seyedi won't want to take too many of those.
Coleman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Coleman.
Coleman works on Seyedi's body with a couple of short punches.
Coleman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Seyedi prevents a body shot from Coleman.
Seyedi struggles to land a body shot inside as Coleman controls his hands.
Coleman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coleman can't find room to land a body shot as Seyedi controls the action.
Coleman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Coleman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Seyedi up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seyedi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coleman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seyedi's elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coleman tries a body shot but Seyedi blocks it.
Coleman tries to land knees in the clinch but Seyedi avoids the damage to the body.
Seyedi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coleman is pushing Seyedi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Coleman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coleman lands a good knee to the midsection. Seyedi won't want to take too many of those.
Coleman misses with a punch to the body.
Coleman gets through Seyedi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coleman scores with a hook to the body.
Coleman works on Seyedi's body with a couple of short punches.
Coleman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Coleman cracks Seyedi with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Coleman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ali Seyedi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Coleman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Coleman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Coleman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Seyedi is defending well for now.
Coleman tries to throw a body punch but Seyedi avoids it by throwing Coleman back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Coleman.
Coleman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Seyedi avoiding damage as Coleman throws knees to the body.
Seyedi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Coleman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Seyedi or not.
Coleman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Seyedi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Seyedi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Coleman missing with knees to the body.
Coleman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Seyedi or not.
A short right from Coleman.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coleman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Coleman.
Knees in the clinch landing for Coleman.
Coleman lands with a left to the head.
Coleman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Coleman lands a nice uppercut.
Nice elbow from Coleman.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coleman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Coleman.
Coleman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Coleman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Coleman.
Coleman lands with a left to the head.
Coleman pushes Seyedi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Coleman trying to land knees to the body.
Coleman trying to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seyedi takes an elbow to the temple.
Coleman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coleman lands with a right to the head.
Seyedi managing to block the knees to the body from Coleman.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman tries a body shot but Seyedi blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seyedi.
Seyedi tries to work over Coleman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Seyedi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Good body shot from Coleman.
Knees to the body from Coleman.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Coleman.
Coleman landing knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Coleman - that landed with a thud.
Coleman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Coleman looking to throw knees to the head but Seyedi is blocking nicely.
Seyedi tries a body shot but Coleman blocks it.
Coleman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Coleman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Seyedi avoids it.
Seyedi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Coleman obliges.
Coleman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Seyedis head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Coleman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Coleman pushes Seyedi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Coleman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Seyedi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Seyedi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Coleman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Coleman.
Coleman cracks Seyedi with a nice body shot.
Coleman is struggling to control the position.
Coleman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Seyedi backwards.
Seyedi misses with some punches.
Coleman scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Coleman on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman cracks Seyedi with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coleman struggles to land a body shot inside as Seyedi controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Coleman.
Coleman tries to work over Seyedi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Coleman.
Seyedi blocks a body shot from Coleman.
Seyedi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Coleman lands with a left to the head.
Coleman lands with a short shot to the head.
Coleman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Seyedi is rocked!
A short uppercut from Coleman.
Oh Seyedi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A hook to the body from Coleman.
Greg Coleman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Coleman lands a shot to the body.
Seyedi seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coleman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Seyedi avoids it.
Coleman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Coleman.
Coleman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Coleman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ali Seyedi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Coleman clobbers Seyedi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A lazy body kick from Seyedi
and Coleman counters with a big left hand that crumples Seyedi! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Greg Coleman!
Greg Coleman is the new light heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Greg Coleman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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