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TGC 15: Tatum vs. Barnes PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Samak Ruenroeng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bright Heather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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144 lbs
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139 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samak Ruenroeng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bright Heather !
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Ruenroeng finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ruenroeng definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Heather tries to clinch up but Ruenroeng circles away and keeps his distance.
Ruenroeng seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Heather throws a head kick that misses.
Ruenroeng tries a head kick but it misses.
Heather is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ruenroeng circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ruenroeng tries to counter by clinching up but Heather breaks away and moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ruenroeng.
Heather fails with a takedown attempt.
Ruenroeng seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ruenroeng connects with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruenroeng fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Heather avoids the head kick by Ruenroeng.
Heather tries to clinch up but Ruenroeng circles away and keeps his distance.
Heather is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ruenroeng is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Heather .
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ruenroeng.
Samak Ruenroeng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruenroeng tries a head kick but it misses.
Heather is looking to clinch.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that misses.
Heather misses with a left hand
and Ruenroeng counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ruenroeng.
Heather tries to pull guard but Ruenroeng forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ruenroeng using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Heather throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ruenroeng blocks it with crossed arms.
Ruenroeng lands an elbow that stopped Heather in his tracks for a moment.
Ruenroeng scores a nice knee to the body.
Heather is trying to pull guard but Ruenroeng has him pressed against the cage.
Samak Ruenroeng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bright Heather .
Ruenroeng lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heather takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruenroeng breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ruenroeng scores with a hook to the body. Heather takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Heather avoids the head kick by Ruenroeng.
Heather tries to counter with a clinch but Ruenroeng shakes him off and moves away.
Ruenroeng stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ruenroeng wants it to stay on the feet.
Ruenroeng is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Heather .
Heather tries to clinch but Ruenroeng is having none of it.
Heather tries to clinch there but Ruenroeng circles away.
Ruenroeng wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ruenroeng circles away from the clinch attempt.
Heather misses with a body kick.
Ruenroeng keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Heather .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruenroeng lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ruenroeng gets caught flat footed, as Heather shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ruenroeng is pulling down on Heather 's head. It's preventing any offense from Heather , at least for the moment.
Ruenroeng keeping moving, preventing Heather from controlling successfully.
Ruenroeng looking to hit a scissor sweep but Heather is one step ahead there.
Heather is fighting to break Ruenroeng's control of his arms but Ruenroeng is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ruenroeng wants to control position but Heather is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Ruenroeng here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bright Heather !
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Trenchard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cenk Mehmet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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213 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Trenchard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cenk Mehmet!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trenchard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mehmet counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Trenchard tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mehmet pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trenchard with a poor takedown
and Mehmet counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Trenchard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mehmet.
Trenchard is breathing heavily.
Mehmet breaks from the clinch.
Mehmet lands a big right hand that sends Trenchard crashing to the mat! Mehmet stays standing though and waves Trenchard back to his feet!
Trenchard is rocked!
It looks like James Trenchard has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trenchard checks a leg kick.
Mehmet lands a right hook to the body.
Trenchard circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Mehmet. Trenchard falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Mehmet!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cenk Mehmet!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Philo Beddoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy McGill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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183 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Philo Beddoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy McGill!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGill moves into the clinch.
McGill swings wildly with an uppercut but Beddoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGill has Beddoe pressed against the cage, preventing Beddoe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McGill lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGill swings wildly with an uppercut but Beddoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beddoe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGill throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beddoe tries to circle away but McGill has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from McGill fails to land.
Beddoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beddoe breaks the clinch.
McGill clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGill has a couple of punches blocked by Beddoe.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beddoe.
McGill has a couple of punches blocked by Beddoe.
McGill misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGill throws a punch but it's blocked by Beddoe.
McGill has a couple of punches blocked by Beddoe.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGill.
McGill swings wildly with an uppercut but Beddoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beddoe can't break the clinch.
Beddoe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Beddoe manages to break the clinch.
McGill moves in looking to clinch but Beddoe pushes him off.
Beddoe throws out a loose jab but McGill uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGill is looking for the big counter here.
Beddoe scores with a jab to the body.
McGill clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGill misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beddoe is trying to push McGill away but McGill has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McGill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGill.
Beddoe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGill throws a punch but it's blocked by Beddoe.
McGill misses with a punch on the inside.
McGill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beddoe wants to break free but McGill has control.
A frustrated look appears on Beddoe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGill has a couple of punches blocked by Beddoe.
Beddoe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGill moves in looking to clinch but Beddoe pushes him off.
McGill closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McGill lands in his opponent's guard.
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!
McGill working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGill throws a sloppy strike and Beddoe has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! McGill is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Beddoe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Philo Beddoe!
Philo Beddoe thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Wade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pan Kovalskii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wade comes into the arena with 2Pac - Hail Mary blaring out of the sound system. Kovalskii is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Basta- Sansara. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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211 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Wade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pan Kovalskii!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovalskii gets caught flat footed, as Wade shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wade slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kovalskii wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Wade has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Kovalskii's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Kovalskii is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Wade!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Josh Wade!
Our winner, Josh Wade, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitaly Golovkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suga Night (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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255 lbs
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260 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vitaly Golovkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Suga Night!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Night gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Golovkin lands an elbow inside that Night shrugs off.
A frustrated look appears on Night's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Golovkin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Night's efforts to push away.
A shot in the inside from Golovkin.
I was talking to Golovkin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Night takes an elbow to the temple.
Still in the clinch, Night scores with a nice short uppercut.
Golovkin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Night's efforts to push away.
Night takes an elbow to the temple.
Night misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Night's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Night blocks an elbow strike.
Golovkin throws an elbow that misses.
Night 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.
Night misses with the head strike.
Golovkin has a couple of punches blocked by Night.
Night wants to break the clinch but can't.
Night looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Night tries to circle away but Golovkin has him pinned against the cage.
Night tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Golovkin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nights head.
Golovkin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Golovkin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Night backwards.
Night misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Golovkin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golovkin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Night's defenses.
Golovkin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Golovkin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Golovkin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Golovkin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Night's defenses.
Night breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab lands there for Night.
Night throws a hook but Golovkin blocks it.
Night missing with a left hand there. Golovkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Golovkin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Night manages to circle out of the way.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Night throws a one two combo.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Golovkin lands an elbow inside that Night shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Golovkin throws an elbow but misses.
Golovkin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Golovkin scores with a shot to the side of Night's head.
Night swings wildly with an uppercut but Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Golovkin lands with a light punch inside.
Golovkin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Golovkin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Golovkin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Night is trying to force a seperation but Golovkin has the dominant position.
Night dodges an elbow strike from Golovkin.
Night goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Night blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Night has a couple of punches blocked by Golovkin.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Golovkin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Night's brow.
Night dodges an elbow strike from Golovkin.
Night has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Golovkin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Night scores with a shoulder strike.
Golovkin scores with a shoulder strike.
Golovkin lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Night blocks the elbow strike.
Night pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Night swings widly with a right hand
and Golovkin counters with a two punch combo.
Night misses with a straight left.
Suga Night seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Night looks to land a right hand but Golovkin moved out of range.
Night misses with an uppercut. Golovkin saw that one coming.
Golovkin takes the fight into the clinch.
Night lands a nice uppercut.
Night is trying to break the clinch but Golovkin is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Night's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Golovkin scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golovkin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Night.
Golovkin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Night breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Donk. Night catches Golovkin right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Night throws an overhand right that lands on Golovkin's shoulder, as Golovkin tries to avoid the shot.
Jab, jab by Night - just one landing.
Golovkin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Golovkin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Night pushes Golovkin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Night is trying to push Golovkin away but Golovkin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Night tries to break the clinch but Golovkin is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitaly Golovkin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Night gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Golovkin has a couple of punches blocked by Night.
A frustrated look appears on Night's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Night is trying to break the clinch but Golovkin is controlling him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Golovkin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golovkin.
Night wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vitaly Golovkin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Golovkin throws an elbow but it misses.
Night working aggressively here.
Golovkin has Night pressed against the cage, preventing Night from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Golovkin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Golovkin has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Golovkin lands a hook that snaps the head of Night backwards.
Night looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Night is leaning against Golovkin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golovkin.
Night tries to break free but Golovkin pushes him back against the cage.
Golovkin lands an elbow inside that Night shrugs off.
Night misses with a body punch.
Golovkin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Night tries to break the clinch but Golovkin is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golovkin pushes off an throws an elbow but Night leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Golovkin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Night takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters up against the cage, Golovkin throws an elbow but misses.
Golovkin throws an elbow but it misses.
Night escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Night is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Golovkin.
Night clinches.
Night is trying to force a seperation but Golovkin has the dominant position.
Golovkin pushes Night back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Night is trying to break the clinch but Golovkin has him pressed against the cage.
Night escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Golovkin gets a clinch.
Night dodges an elbow strike from Golovkin.
Golovkin lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golovkin has Night pressed against the cage, preventing Night from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Night lands a shoulder strike.
Golovkin lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Golovkin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Golovkin scores with a shot to the side of Night's head.
Golovkin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Night's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Night waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Golovkin.
Golovkin clinches with his opponent.
Golovkin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Golovkin keeps control of Night as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Night blocks an elbow strike from Golovkin.
Golovkin prevents Night from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golovkin.
Golovkin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Night is trying to break the clinch but Golovkin has him pressed against the cage.
Golovkin misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Night misses with a punch to the body.
Night tries to break the clinch but Golovkin is controlling the position.
Night working hard to break the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Golovkin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Night's brow.
Night lands with a left to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Golovkin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Night's brow.
Night tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Golovkin's elbow.
Night breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Night missing with a left hand there. Golovkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Night lands with a straight right. Golovkin didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Vitaly Golovkin has been cut.
Night clinches up with Golovkin and pushes him back against the cage.
Night lands a left hand that snaps the head of Golovkin backwards.
Night swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Night working aggressively here.
Night throws a punch but it's blocked by Golovkin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Golovkin.
Night tries to circle away but Golovkin has him pinned against the cage.
Golovkin lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Golovkin scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Night blocks the elbow strike.
Golovkin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Golovkin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Night's efforts to push away.
Golovkin throws an elbow but it misses.
Golovkin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Night takes an elbow to the forehead.
Night swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Golovkin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Night's brow.
Golovkin lands a damaging elbow.
Golovkin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Night's efforts to push away.
Night throws a head punch that misses.
Golovkin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Golovkin throws an elbow but it misses.
Golovkin misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitaly Golovkin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vitaly Golovkin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Golovkin moves into the clinch.
Golovkin pushes off an throws an elbow but Night leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Golovkin lands with a short shot to the head.
Night wants to break free but Golovkin has control.
Golovkin misses with an elbow strike.
Golovkin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nights head.
A right hook to the body lands for Night.
A short uppercut from Night.
Golovkin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Night wants to get back to striking at distance but Golovkin won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Night's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Night wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Golovkin has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Night escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vitaly Golovkin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Night jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Night takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Night tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Night is trying to push Golovkin away but Golovkin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Night looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Night is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Night's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Night lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Golovkin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Golovkin pushes off an throws an elbow but Night leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Night lands a hook that snaps the head of Golovkin backwards.
Golovkin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Night avoids a wild elbow strike from Golovkin.
Night wants to break the clinch but can't.
Night wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Golovkin.
Golovkin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Night can do to turn this around?
Night escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Golovkin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Night loads up on a big right hand but Golovkin slips the punch.
Golovkin is looking for a counter combo.
Golovkin drives through and clinches with Night against the cage.
Golovkin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Night's efforts to push away.
Night wants to break free but Golovkin has control.
A nice right hand lands inside from Golovkin.
Night blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Golovkin lands a nice uppercut.
Golovkin keeps control of Night as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Night is looking to break free of the clinch but Golovkin has double underhooks.
Night breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Night throws a combination that misses
and Golovkin counters with a series of strikes. Night will be more careful next time no doubt.
Night takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golovkin slips a jab from Night.
Golovkin tries to counter with a takedown but Night is quick to defend against it.
Golovkin tries to close the distance and clinch but Night swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slow jab from Night misses its intended target.
As Night looks to move away, Golovkin throws a big counter combo but Night just gets out of the way.
A jab from Night misses.
Golovkin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Night closes the distance and clinches.
Night has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Golovkin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Night backwards.
Night blocks the elbow strike.
Night pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Night misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Night drives through and clinches with Golovkin against the cage.
Golovkin lands an elbow just above Night 's eye.
Golovkin lands a hook that snaps the head of Night backwards.
Golovkin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Golovkin blocks an uppercut.
Night blocks the elbow strike.
Night wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Night misses with a punch to the body.
Night struggles to land a body shot inside as Golovkin controls his hands.
Golovkin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Night tries to circle away but Golovkin has him pinned against the cage.
Nice elbow from Golovkin.
Night takes an elbow to the forehead.
Golovkin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Night misses with a punch on the inside.
Suga Night has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vitaly Golovkin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Night avoids the elbow strike from Golovkin, against the cage.
Golovkin pushes Night back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitaly Golovkin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Golovkin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitaly Golovkin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krag Dahrhaamer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Beaver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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265 lbs
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279 lbs
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Solid 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Krag Dahrhaamer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matthew Beaver!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dahrhaamer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dahrhaamer sizes up Beaver with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Beaver moves out of range as Dahrhaamer strikes.
Dahrhaamer throws the left hand but Beaver avoids the punch easily.
Dahrhaamer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beaver doesn't seem bothered though.
Dahrhaamer throws a lazy right hand but Beaver sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beaver feints the counter takedown.
Dahrhaamer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beaver circles away quickly and effectively.
Dahrhaamer looks to land a combination but Beaver avoids it well.
Dahrhaamer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Matthew Beaver has been cut.
Dahrhaamer misses with an uppercut. Beaver saw that one coming.
Beaver with the counter takedown but Dahrhaamer avoids it easily.
Beaver avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dahrhaamer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beaver wants to control but Dahrhaamer is keeping busy.
Dahrhaamer is looking to pass Beaver's guard but actually Beaver recovers to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dahrhaamer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dahrhaamer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dahrhaamer is working Beaver over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Beaver manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Dahrhaamer leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dahrhaamer breaks from the clinch.
Dahrhaamer lands with a right hand.
Dahrhaamer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dahrhaamer misses with a straight right.
Beaver is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Beaver moves out of range as Dahrhaamer strikes.
Beaver takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dahrhaamer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Beaver on the side of the head.
Beaver defending well as Dahrhaamer loads up on a big left hand.
And Beaver tries to counter it with a takedown but Dahrhaamer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Beaver ducks under a wild hook from Dahrhaamer.
And Beaver tries to counter it with a takedown but Dahrhaamer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beaver slips under a jab from Dahrhaamer.
Beaver with the counter takedown but Dahrhaamer avoids it easily.
Dahrhaamer jabs Beaver right on the nose. Beaver blinks but takes it well.
Dahrhaamer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Beaver looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dahrhaamer scores with punches from side control.
Dahrhaamer 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.
Dahrhaamer in side control, throwing shots but Beaver defends.
Dahrhaamer is putting a hurting on Beaver here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dahrhaamer creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Beaver sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dahrhaamer is looking to take a break and control but Beaver is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Beaver parries the strikes from Dahrhaamer easily there. Dahrhaamer is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Beaver to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beaver is looking for a sweep.
Dahrhaamer lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dahrhaamer wants to control but Beaver is keeping him busy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beaver takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dahrhaamer tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krag Dahrhaamer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matthew Beaver's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice jab there from Dahrhaamer.
Dahrhaamer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Beaver has hold of Dahrhaamer's hands but Dahrhaamer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dahrhaamer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dahrhaamer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dahrhaamer drops an elbow to the side of Beaver's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dahrhaamer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Beaver knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dahrhaamer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beaver can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahrhaamer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Beaver is refusing to be controlled, as Dahrhaamer sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dahrhaamer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Beaver is trying to get back to full guard.
Beaver is staying active underneath Dahrhaamer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dahrhaamer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Beaver defending well though.
Dahrhaamer is keen to just control but Beaver is a slippery customer.
Beaver wants to get back to full guard.
Dahrhaamer is just content to waste time from the top position. Beaver takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Beaver trying to control the position.
Beaver wants to sweep here but Dahrhaamer controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Beaver takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dahrhaamer fails with a takedown attempt.
And Beaver tries to counter it with a takedown but Dahrhaamer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dahrhaamer fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dahrhaamer drives through with a takedown into Beaver's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dahrhaamer chips away with some ground and pound.
Beaver is trying to control the position but Dahrhaamer postures up.
Krag Dahrhaamer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beaver 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.
Dahrhaamer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Beaver on the ground.
Beaver trying to keep a closed guard but Dahrhaamer is proving a slippery customer.
Dahrhaamer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dahrhaamer throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beaver avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beaver working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dahrhaamer.
Dahrhaamer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dahrhaamer stops Beaver from standing up.
Dahrhaamer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dahrhaamer throws out a powerful jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beaver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dahrhaamer.
Dahrhaamer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dahrhaamer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krag Dahrhaamer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matthew Beaver's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dahrhaamer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dahrhaamer breaks the clinch.
Dahrhaamer throws a hook to the side of Beaver's head but Beaver sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beaver 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.
Beaver moves out of range as Dahrhaamer strikes.
Beaver feints the counter takedown.
Dahrhaamer misses with a left hand
and Beaver counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Beaver.
Dahrhaamer scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Dahrhaamer is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Beaver blocks a jab.
Dahrhaamer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beaver actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dahrhaamer stops Beaver from getting back to his feet.
Dahrhaamer is trying to control the action in half guard but Beaver is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Beaver is trying to maintain the position but Dahrhaamer is very close to passing his half guard.
Beaver is refusing to be controlled, as Dahrhaamer sits in half guard.
Dahrhaamer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Beaver wants to control but Dahrhaamer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Beaver looking for submissions off his back.
Beaver is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dahrhaamer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Beaver tries to get to full guard but Dahrhaamer has control of the leg.
Dahrhaamer lands strikes from half guard.
Beaver takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beaver looks like he's trying to stand up.
Beaver tries to roll over but Dahrhaamer keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beaver is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Beaver has hold of Dahrhaamer's hands but Dahrhaamer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Beaver is staying active underneath Dahrhaamer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Beaver keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Beaver tries to get to full guard but Dahrhaamer has control of the leg.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dahrhaamer lands a right hook to the body.
Dahrhaamer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beaver looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Krag Dahrhaamer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dahrhaamer scores with a takedown into Beaver's guard.
Beaver keeping moving, preventing Dahrhaamer from controlling successfully.
Dahrhaamer is stalling in the full guard.
Dahrhaamer trying to control but Beaver is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dahrhaamer content to stall in guard here.
Matthew Beaver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Krag Dahrhaamer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dahrhaamer 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krag Dahrhaamer!
Krag Dahrhaamer bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Crane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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19
198 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
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189 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Crane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Woods!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woods slips a jab and a cross from Crane.
Crane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Woods.
Crane shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Crane showed some decent athleticism there.
Crane is thwarting Woods's attempts to control the position.
Crane trying to control the action but Woods is working from the bottom.
Woods moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Woods keeping full guard, as Crane tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Crane working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crane wants to control from the top but Woods keeps moving.
Crane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Woods on the ground.
Crane scoring with punches to the head and body.
Woods keeping full guard, as Crane tries to pass.
We've been hearing that Crane has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Woods working a defensive guard here.
Crane has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Woods is looking for a triangle but Crane pushes his legs off easily.
Woods trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Crane haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Crane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Crane is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Crane sitting in guard here, content to control.
Woods had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crane defends it easily.
Crane sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crane is in close to Woods's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Crane drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crane jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Crane pushing down on Woods's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Woods is trying to maintain the position but Crane is very close to passing his half guard.
Crane looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Woods is trying to get back to full guard.
Crane trying to advance position but Woods counters by regaining guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Crane's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Crane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Woods keeping moving, preventing Crane from controlling successfully.
Woods is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Woods is looking for a triangle but Crane pushes his legs off easily.
Crane looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crane connects with a couple of short punches.
Crane might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Crane makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Woods can't keep his opponent in guard - Crane advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Crane dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Woods avoids the body shot from Crane.
Crane fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Woods sprawls well initially but Crane persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Crane is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Woods doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crane.
Crane is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Woods has managed to free his arm - good work.
Woods is staying active underneath Crane, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crane working the head and body with strikes.
Woods moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crane throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crane wants to pass the guard but Woods is keeping the position.
Crane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Woods has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crane has managed to get both his arms back between Woods's legs - danger averted.
Crane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crane trying to control the position from guard on top but Woods is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Woods is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crane defends well.
Crane sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Woods doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Crane paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Woods - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jack Woods!
Jack Woods is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Terry Tatum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colby Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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179 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Tatum!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Colby Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Barnes.
Barnes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
No luck for Tatum with that takedown attempt.
Tatum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tatum takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A nice combination there by Barnes.
It looks like Terry Tatum has been cut.
Tatum motions for Barnes to come forward. Tatum throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes throws a right hand that Tatum ducks under and follows up with a left that Tatum also avoids with ease.
Tatum is looking for a counter combo.
Tatum throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tatum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tatum went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Barnes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tatum.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tatum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barnes tries to bum rush Tatum with a series of wild strikes but Tatum uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tatum lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tatum turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tatum looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
Tatum misses with a few strikes there.
Barnes jabs Tatum right on the nose. Tatum blinks but takes it well.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Tatum.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barnes! But no joy.
Colby Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes scores with a sloppy right hand. Tatum should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes throws a body punch but Tatum moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tatum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barnes misses with a hook.
Barnes scores with a jab. Tatum acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tatum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes.
Tatum wants to clinch up but Barnes keeps it at a distance.
Tatum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Tatum went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Barnes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barnes wants it to stay on the feet.
Barnes lands with a straight right. Tatum didn't see that one coming.
Tatum dodges the punch combination from Barnes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
Barnes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tatum throws a poor cross that misses
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tatum takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barnes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barnes thuds his right hand into Tatum's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tatum throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It seemed like Barnes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tatum misses with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Tatum.
Barnes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tatum swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatum throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tatum lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barnes backs up against the cage.
It looks like Colby Barnes has been cut.
Tatum throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
Barnes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tatum at a distance.
Barnes throws a jab when Tatum was well out of range.
Tatum walks into a left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Tatum. Those never looked like landing.
Tatum throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barnes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barnes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Barnes dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Tatum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tatum throws a combination that misses
letting Barnes counter with a right hand.
Barnes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tatum in his tracks.
A combination from Tatum does no damage.
Barnes misses with a double jab.
Barnes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Barnes lands a jab to Tatum's midsection.
Tatum tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Barnes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tatum.
Barnes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tatum falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barnes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tatum has managed to clinch.
Barnes tries a body shot but Tatum blocks it.
Barnes keeps control of Tatum as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barnes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barnes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barnes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tatum is trying to stall.
Barnes lands a hook that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
Barnes struggles to land a body shot inside as Tatum controls his hands.
Barnes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Barnes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatum tries to circle away but Barnes has him pinned against the cage.
Barnes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Barnes.
Tatum working aggressively here.
Barnes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tatum missing with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Barnes.
Tatum tries to work over Barnes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barnes blocking some punches.
Tatum throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Barnes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Terry Tatum's cut is getting worse.
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tatum under the eye.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Tatum misses the target.
Jab by Barnes.
Barnes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tatum.
Tatum throws a head kick but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barnes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tatum, pushing him back against the cage.
Barnes lands a body shot.
Barnes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barnes lands a hook that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Barnes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatum has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barnes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A hook to the body from Barnes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch on the inside from Tatum fails to land.
Colby Barnes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barnes managing to block the knees to the body from Tatum.
Barnes prevents the takedown attempt.
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Tatum misses.
Barnes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tatum takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tatum takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Terry Tatum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tatum misses with a double jab
and Barnes counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Barnes has managed to clinch.
A short right from Barnes on the inside.
Barnes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as Tatum controls the action.
Tatum lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barnes or not.
A short body shot lands from Barnes as the two fighters clinch.
Barnes lands an uppercut.
Tatum effectively controlling the action here.
Barnes digs a right hand underneath Tatum's ribcage. Tatum let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barnes lands with an overhand left.
Tatum misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tatum with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Barnes.
Barnes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Colby Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A right-left combo lands from Tatum.
Tatum drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barnes moves out of range as Tatum strikes.
Barnes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tatum tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Barnes instigates a clinch.
Barnes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tatum looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tatum.
Barnes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnes lands a hook that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Barnes lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Barnes.
Barnes lands a right hand.
Barnes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tatum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tatum looking to slow down the pace here.
Barnes lands a nice shot to the body.
Barnes lands with a right to the head.
Terry Tatum's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Barnes digs a right hand into Tatum's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tatum's gas tank.
Barnes lands a nice uppercut.
Barnes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barnes pushes Tatum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is working Tatum over against the cage.
Barnes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barnes pushes Tatum back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barnes lands a left hand.
Tatum is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barnes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Tatum is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tatum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Barnes.
Jeez, Terry Tatum's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Tatum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barnes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tatum looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barnes digs a right hand underneath Tatum's ribcage. Tatum let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tatum seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice left hand lands by Barnes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barnes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tatum misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Barnes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Barnes really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Tatum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Barnes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barnes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Colby Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tatum tries to clinch up
and Barnes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barnes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tatum tries a low kick but Barnes avoids it.
Tatum throws a combination that misses
and Barnes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes cracks Tatum with a nice body shot.
Barnes lands with a short shot to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Terry Tatum's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Colby Barnes!
Colby Barnes is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Colby Barnes thanked IniTech Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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