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The Beatdown: (LW/MW) Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Barbour (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin Taylor will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Barbour!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Martin Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barbour looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Michael Barbour seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor walks into a jab.
Taylor misses with a wild body shot.
Barbour shoots for a double leg takedown but Taylor sprawls well. He's pushed Barbour's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Taylor clinches.
Barbour is working for takedown but Taylor is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short body shot lands from Taylor as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Taylor.
Barbour changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Taylor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Barbour. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbour looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barbour rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taylor circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Barbour to the canvas! Barbour doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Taylor keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Taylor!
An out of breath Martin Taylor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tahgi Assad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenn Warren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tahgi Assad has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tahgi Assad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Glenn Warren!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assad ducks under a wild hook from Warren.
Assad has a takedown stuffed.
Assad tries to score a power double leg takedown but Warren sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Assad somewhat.
And Warren tries to counter it with a takedown but Assad pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Warren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assad takes the fight into the clinch.
Assad jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Warren walks away with a smile on his face. Assad gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tahgi Assad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Assad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Warren.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assad slips a jab from Warren.
Assad appears to be looking for a big counter.
Assad swings for the body but Warren moves out of range.
Warren tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Warren misses with a looping left.
Assad misses with a two punch combination.
Warren staying out of range there.
Assad throws a series of punches but Warren avoids them all with ease.
Warren is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Warren looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Assad fails with a takedown attempt.
Assad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Warren as Assad shoots in.
Assad misses with a looping right.
Assad definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Assad throws a right hand that Warren ducks under and follows up with a left that Warren also avoids with ease.
Warren with the counter takedown but Assad avoids it easily.
Assad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Assad moves to clinch but Warren breaks away
and Warren counters with a shoot takedown. Assad fights it but they end up in guard.
Assad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Assad is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Warren is aware though and is defending well.
Warren really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Assad. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Assad is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Warren is aware though and is defending well.
Assad controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warren is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Assad has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Warren is looking to defend but Assad has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Warren! Assad pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Warren taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tahgi Assad!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edmond Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glauco Leopoldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Edmond Moore has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Edmond Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Glauco Leopoldo!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leopoldo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Moore!
Leopoldo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Moore, who protects the arm well.
Moore wants to control but Leopoldo postures up.
Leopoldo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Moore tries to improve position but can't.
Leopoldo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Moore, who protects the arm well.
Leopoldo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Moore, who protects the arm well.
Moore manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Moore has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Leopoldo. Oh but Moore has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Leopoldo goes limp - he's gone! Moore jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Edmond Moore!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Adder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Adder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dominic Walker!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Walker as Adder shoots in.
Walker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Walker wants it to stay on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adder looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Walker wants to counter with a clinch but Adder pushes him away.
Walker scores with a three punch combo!
Adder looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker is doing well to control the position and prevent Adder from advancing to side control.
Adder is looking for a kimura but Walker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Adder to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker is positioning himself well to prevent Adder advancing to mount.
Adder looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Adder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walker keeps working.
Adder is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two 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.
Adder is thwarting Walker's attempts to control the position.
Walker won't allow Adder to pass to mount.
Walker trying to control here.
Adder is looking for a kimura but Walker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Adder to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adder prevents Walker from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adder is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Adder wants to take Walker's back here but Walker is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Adder is stalling here but it's allowed Walker to get half guard.
Adder is looking for a kimura but Walker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Adder to get the leverage.
Adder prevents Walker from standing back up.
Adder is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Walker is just riding it out for now. Adder eventually gives up the hold.
Adder is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Walker defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adder is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Walker sees it coming and defends easily.
Adder is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adder is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Walker as he works his way to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Adder dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Walker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Adder crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Walker - the referee stops the clock and Adder gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Walker. Adder manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Adder fails with the takedown
and Walker counters with a left and a right that stings Adder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker misses with a kick to the body.
Adder closes the distance and pushes Walker back into the cage.
Adder manages to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker slips nicely into half guard.
Adder trying to control from the bottom.
Adder with the active half guard here but Walker passes nicely into side control.
Adder is not content to let Walker control the position.
Adder on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Walker lands a decent elbow from side control.
Adder gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Walker trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Walker is working for a kimura but Adder is defending it quite comfortably.
Adder wants to get back to full guard.
John Adder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Walker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Adder is trying to get back to full guard.
Walker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Walker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Adder trying to control from the bottom.
Walker wants to stand up but Adder manages to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adder looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Adder has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Walker is looking to defend but Adder has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Walker! Adder pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Walker taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Adder!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Neville Bartos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Shahen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Shahen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Neville Bartos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Shahen!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bartos throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Shahen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bartos is in Shahen's guard.
Shahen is looking for a triangle but Bartos pushes his legs off easily.
Shahen has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bartos off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Shahen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bartos, pushing him back against the cage.
Shahen avoiding damage as Bartos throws knees to the body.
Shahen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bartos's elbow.
Bartos tries a knee to the head but Shahen blocks it.
Shahen tries to pull guard but Bartos holds him up against the cage and eventually Shahen drops back down to his feet.
Bartos looking for a takedown.
Shahen crunches a lovely knee into Bartos's ribcage.
Shahen prevents the takedown attempt.
Shahen misses with a body punch.
Shahen throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shahen blocks a body shot from Bartos.
Shahen is trying to drag Bartos to the mat but Bartos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shahen lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shahen is defending well for now.
Shahen lands an elbow just above Bartos 's eye.
Bartos looking to throw knees to the head but Shahen is blocking nicely.
Shahen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bartos blocks it with crossed arms.
Shahen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Neville Bartos has been cut.
Shahen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bartos pulls his leg out and moves away.
Neville Bartos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Shahen.
Shahen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bartos as he avoids it easily.
Bartos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shahen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bartos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Shahen trying to keep a closed guard but Bartos is proving a slippery customer.
Bartos trying to control but Shahen is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bartos wants to pass the guard but Shahen is keeping the position.
Shahen keeping moving, preventing Bartos from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shahen wants to stand and escape but Bartos is having none of it.
Bartos is fighting to break Shahen's control of his arms but Shahen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bartos trying to control but Shahen is working from the bottom.
Bartos is stalling in the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bartos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bartos swats away the attempt to clinch by Shahen.
Bartos throws a leg kick which misses Shahen's front leg but catches the back leg as Shahen tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shahen stuffs the takedown.
Shahen throws a counter combo.
Shahen wants to clinch up but Bartos keeps it at a distance.
Bartos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bartos tries to land a knee to the head but Shahen blocks with his arms.
Shahen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bartos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shahen trying to control here.
Bartos trying to pass the guard but Shahen defending well.
Shahen is trying is best to control the position here.
Shahen wants to get back to his feet.
Shahen trying to control but Bartos postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartos is looking to advance position but Shahen won't allow it.
Shahen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bartos passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Shahen!
Bartos wants to control the pace but Shahen is squirming around nicely.
Bartos is looking to take Shahen's back but instead Shahen gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Shahen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Shahen is looking for a sweep. Bartos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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 Neville Bartos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Neville Bartos's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Horrible takedown attempt by Bartos or perhaps it was just good defense by Shahen, which made it look bad.
Shahen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bartos closes the distance and clinches.
Shahen avoids the elbow strike from Bartos, against the cage.
Shahen slows down the pace here.
Shahen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shahen avoids the head kick by Bartos.
Shahen feints the counter takedown.
Shahen throws a sloppy head kick and Bartos moves out of range easily.
Bartos looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Shahen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shahen misses with a punch to the body.
Bartos prevents a body shot from Shahen.
Bartos looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shahen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bartos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shahen avoids it.
Bartos gets underhooks to prevent Shahen's takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shahen.
Shahen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shahen lands with a right to the head.
Shahen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shahen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shahen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bartos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bartos throws a counter high kick but Shahen was just alert enough to avoid it.
Shahen clinches up against the cage.
Bartos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shahen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shahen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bartos's brow.
Bartos tries to break free but Shahen pushes him back against the cage.
Bartos throws an elbow but it misses.
Shahen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shahen clinches with his opponent.
Shahen landing knees to the body.
Shahen blocking some punches.
Shahen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shahen is trying to break free.
Shahen lands a damaging elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bartos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shahen dodges an elbow strike from Bartos.
Shahen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bartos blocks an elbow strike from Shahen.
Bartos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bartos takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bartos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shahen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shahen lands an elbow inside that Bartos shrugs off.
Shahen blocks the elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shahen misses with an elbow over the top.
Shahen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shahen has closed the distance and engaged Bartos in a clinch.
Bartos tries to break free but Shahen pushes him back against the cage.
Shahen landing knees to the head.
Bartos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bartos tries a knee to the head but Shahen blocks it.
Shahen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shahen as Bartos tries to tie him up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shahen.
Shahen lands an elbow inside that Bartos shrugs off.
Shahen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shahen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shahen clinches up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Shahen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shahen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shahen throws an elbow but it misses.
Bartos looking to slow down the pace here.
Shahen misses with a knee to the head.
Shahen slows down the pace here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shahen jumps guard but Bartos turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Neville Bartos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Shahen.
Shahen throws an elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Shahen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Neville Bartos's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Bartos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bartos closes the distance and pushes Shahen back into the cage.
Shahen crunches a lovely knee into Bartos's ribcage.
Shahen landing knees to the head.
Bartos taking a breather.
Bartos is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shahen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Shahen pulls guard.
Bartos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shahen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shahen is trying to keep Bartos in close.
Shahen wants to stand but Bartos is controlling the position.
Shahen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shahen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shahen is still trying to improve position.
Shahen keeping full guard, as Bartos tries to pass.
Shahen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Shahen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shahen keeping moving, preventing Bartos from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shahen closes the distance and clinches.
Shahen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shahen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shahen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bartos avoids a wild elbow strike from Shahen.
Bartos tries to stall but Shahen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shahen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shahen lands an elbow that stopped Bartos in his tracks for a moment.
Bartos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shahen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bartos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shahen wants to clinch up but Bartos keeps it at a distance.
Shahen moves into the clinch.
Shahen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shahen wants to stall.
Shahen managing to block the knees to the body from Bartos.
Shahen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shahen avoiding damage as Bartos throws knees to the body.
Bartos pushes off an throws an elbow but Shahen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shahen is struggling to control the position.
Shahen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shahen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shahen gets underhooks to prevent Bartos's takedown attempt.
Shahen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shahen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bartos swings wildly with an uppercut but Shahen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shahen stalling.
Shahen lands an elbow inside that Bartos shrugs off.
Shahen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bartos pressing his opponent against the cage.
Shahen lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shahen.
Bartos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bartos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shahen.
Bartos trying to control the position but instead, Shahen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bartos into the cage.
Shahen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shahen moves into range and clinches up with Bartos.
Shahen wants a takedown but no success here.
Bartos landing knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bartos throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shahen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bartos lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bartos takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shahen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Shahen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shahen 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Shahen!
During a confident post fight interview, Joe Shahen 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Rico Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Petawawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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153 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rico Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Petawawa!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petawawa clinches up against the cage.
Petawawa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gonzalez is trying to break the clinch but Petawawa is controlling him.
Petawawa scores with a shoulder strike.
Gonzalez wants to get back to striking at distance but Petawawa won't allow it.
Gonzalez is trying to break the clinch but Petawawa has him pressed against the cage.
Gonzalez is trying to break the clinch but Petawawa is controlling him.
A short left from Petawawa.
Petawawa lands with a left to the head.
Petawawa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petawawa.
Gonzalez wants to get back to striking at distance but Petawawa won't allow it.
Gonzalez wants to get back to striking at distance but Petawawa won't allow it.
Petawawa lands a left hand.
Gonzalez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petawawa scores with a shot to the side of Gonzalez's head.
A short right from Petawawa on the inside.
A short right from Petawawa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Petawawa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Petawawa lands with a short shot to the head.
Petawawa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
Gonzalez is rocked!
Gonzalez is trying to push Petawawa away but Petawawa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Oh Gonzalez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Petawawa lands with a light punch inside.
Petawawa dips a shoulder and cracks Gonzalez with a mighty uppercut! Gonzalez falls back against the cage and Petawawa unloads with a barrage of strikes! Gonzalez is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Petawawa screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Petawawa!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Lickertwat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Al Lickertwat!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lickertwat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reynolds tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reynolds tries to keep at a distance but Lickertwat has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reynolds wants to get back to striking at distance but Lickertwat won't allow it.
Lickertwat is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Reynolds is defending well.
Reynolds wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reynolds is trying to force a seperation but Lickertwat has the dominant position.
Lickertwat keeps control of Reynolds as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lickertwat stalling the fight.
Reynolds wants to break the clinch but can't.
Reynolds has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reynolds wants to get back to striking at distance but Lickertwat won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lickertwat breaks from the clinch.
Reynolds keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reynolds lands with a straight right. Lickertwat didn't see that one coming.
Reynolds dodges the punch combination from Lickertwat.
Lickertwat should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lickertwat is defended easily by Reynolds.
Lickertwat looks winded!
Reynolds misses with a head kick.
Lickertwat missing with a left hand there. Reynolds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lickertwat throws out a loose jab but Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lickertwat walks into a straight right hand from Reynolds.
Jason Reynolds is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reynolds fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lickertwat looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reynolds lands an overhand right.
Reynolds lands with an uppercut that bounces Lickertwat off the cage and back into range.
Reynolds lands with an overhand left.
Lickertwat walks into a jab.
Reynolds throws a sloppy head kick and Lickertwat moves out of range easily.
Lickertwat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lickertwat shoots in for a takedown but Reynolds shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jason Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Lickertwat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reynolds lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Reynolds connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reynolds connects with a looping right hand.
Reynolds is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lickertwat takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds throws a head kick that misses.
Lickertwat is looking to clinch.
Lickertwat takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jason Reynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reynolds slaps away a takedown attempt from Lickertwat, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Reynolds scores with the left hand. Lickertwat knows he should have avoided that one.
Reynolds throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lickertwat is rocked!
Reynolds lands with a cross.
Lickertwat is still on wobbly legs! Can Reynolds finish him?
Reynolds scores with a jab to the head.
Reynolds lands a nice looking body shot.
Lickertwat throws a sloppy head kick and Reynolds moves out of range easily.
Lickertwat seems to have recovered his senses.
Reynolds misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reynolds is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jab, jab by Reynolds - just one landing.
Nice uppercut there from Reynolds.
Lickertwat needs to keep his hands up - Reynolds had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lickertwat takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reynolds lands a big head kick that sends Lickertwat tumbling to the mat! Reynolds takes a step backwards and waves Lickertwat back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lickertwat gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Reynolds gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Lickertwat is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Reynolds!
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