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RS 150 Death Punch of Death PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blue Cup (ranked 3644 p4p, 459 weight class) and Jon Snitch (ranked 4122 p4p, 502 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jon Snitch enters the cage!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blue Cup!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Snitch!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snitch looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cup wants to get back to his feet.
Cup wants to improve his position but Snitch is controlling well.
Snitch controlling the action here.
Cup tries to kick Snitch off in order to stand up. Snitch Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cup prevents Snitch from moving into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cup is pushing Snitch's head away, looking to escape. Snitch manages to hold on to the position though.
Snitch scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cup to see if he's OK.
Snitch tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cup's legs.
Cup is not content to let Snitch control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cup tries to improve position but can't.
Snitch content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cup misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Snitch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Snitch has taken the fight to the clinch.
Snitch has Cup pushed against the cage.
Snitch has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cup regains guard immediately.
Snitch content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Cup has locked up a guillotine! Cup's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Snitch is holding on here and Cup must be using up a lot of energy. Snitch has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Cup gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Blue Cup!
Blue Cup seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Jon Snitch was interviewed post fight and said 'This loss will make me better, I will be back.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shannon Chille (ranked 2766 p4p, 384 weight class) and Red Cup (ranked 3740 p4p, 470 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chille might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ms. Fortune. Shannon Chille has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shannon Chille!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Red Cup!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chille ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chille tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cup takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cup takes one to the side of the head.
Cup has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chille keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cup's efforts to push away.
Cup looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Our sources have told us that Chille has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Chille keeps control of Cup as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chille has Cup pressed against the cage, preventing Cup from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cup working hard to break the clinch.
Cup breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cup throws a one two combo.
Cup moves into the clinch.
Cup wants to get back to striking at distance but Chille won't allow it.
Chille is stalling here.
Cup avoiding damage as Chille throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chille looking to stall.
Cup is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cup is looking to break free of the clinch but Chille has double underhooks.
Cup lands a hook that snaps the head of Chille backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chille - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Chille utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cup working hard to break the clinch.
Cup escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shannon Chille is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cup tries to keep at a distance but Chille has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chille tries to land knees in the clinch but Cup avoids the damage to the body.
Cup tries to pull guard but Chille forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cup blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cup lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cup is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chille gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cup lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Chille - that landed with a thud.
Cup looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cup pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cup throws the kick towards the body but Chille avoids it.
Cup throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chille.
Cup darts in looking for a takedown but Chille gets double underhooks and turns Cup into the cage.
Shannon Chille has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Red Cup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cup scores with a one two! Chille had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Chille is rocked!
Cup ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Chille out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Red Cup!
Our winner, Red Cup, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between IL PO (ranked 2191 p4p, 323 weight class) and Patrick Cleary (ranked 4357 p4p, 527 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think PO might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Tai Chi Kickboxer. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, IL PO!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Patrick Cleary!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
PO keeps the fight on the outside.
PO uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cleary.
Cleary tries to clinch there but PO circles away.
Cleary connects with a good right hand that stumbles PO. PO circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cleary gets in close and instigates a clinch.
PO tries a body shot but Cleary blocks it.
PO is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
PO misses with some punches.
Cleary swings wildly with an uppercut but PO uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cleary lands with a short shot to the head.
PO definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cleary lands a nice knee to the body.
Cleary lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleary wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cleary avoids a wild elbow strike from PO.
PO gets underhooks to prevent Cleary's takedown attempt.
PO manages to break the clinch.
Cleary throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around PO's waist but PO gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cleary off to one side.
A quick step to the side and PO tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cleary misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleary feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
PO is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cleary drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and PO dives on top into guard.
PO content to stall in guard here.
Cleary 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.
PO is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
PO got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cleary has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, PO has managed to get both his arms back between Cleary's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
PO is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
PO will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cleary is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cleary might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control PO haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleary had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. PO defends it easily.
Cleary wants to sweep here but PO controlling him for the moment.
PO controlling from the top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
PO gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cleary to score an easy takedown into full guard.
PO is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cleary defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cleary wants to control from the top but PO keeps moving.
PO looking for a sweep. Not yet PO, not yet.
PO wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
PO is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cleary stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. PO swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cleary is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
PO is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Cleary dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cleary lands a right hook to the body.
Cleary shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with PO but PO pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cleary lands with a hook. PO tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cleary shoots in for a takedown but PO shows good takedown defense.
PO keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cleary.
PO swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
PO ducks under a wild hook from Cleary.
PO uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cleary.
PO throwing a counter right hand but Cleary manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by PO.
Cleary is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cleary fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with PO, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
PO swings away with an uppercut that misses.
PO gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
PO working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cleary stalling.
PO misses with an elbow strike.
Cleary misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cleary has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
PO misses with a punch on the inside.
PO working aggressively here.
PO looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cleary tries to score a body lock takedown but PO shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
IL PO has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Cleary.
PO lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cleary backwards.
PO breaks the clinch.
Cleary walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cleary misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cleary is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Cleary blocks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cleary is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
PO ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cleary moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cleary misses with a wild body shot.
PO is looking to counter punch.
A jab lands there for Cleary.
PO staying out of range there.
PO throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cleary throws out a counter right but PO avoids it with no problem.
Cleary throws a hook but PO blocks it.
Cleary shoots in for a double leg but PO sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
PO appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cleary lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
PO turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cleary throws a big shot that misses.
Cleary misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
PO lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Cleary on the inside.
Cleary can't get the takedown.
PO stops a takedown attempt from Cleary.
Cleary misses with a punch on the inside.
PO pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cleary ducks down and throws a hook to the body but PO moves away.
Cleary misses with a body shot.
Patrick Cleary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
PO lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cleary ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cleary misses with a hook
and PO counters with a nice uppercut.
PO throws a good cross that connects.
Cleary fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cleary misses with a lunging right hand
and PO counters with a stiff right hand.
Cleary lands with a hook. PO tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cleary takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
PO slips under a jab from Cleary.
PO scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
IL PO is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from PO misses.
Cleary misses with a looping right.
Cleary scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
PO tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cleary is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but PO is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cleary is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, PO has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that IL PO will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Cleary has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
PO bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cleary blocks the body kick.
Good exchange - PO coming out on top.
Cleary shoots in and bounces PO off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
PO keeping moving, preventing Cleary from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as PO holds on and takes a little breather.
PO working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleary pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. PO is keeping the position for now.
Cleary looking to sit in guard and control but PO gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
PO slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cleary tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
PO is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cleary 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
PO's corner is telling him to maintain position.
PO stopping the sweep attempt from Cleary.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
PO is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
PO connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleary clinches.
Cleary breaks the clinch.
PO looks to throw the jab but Cleary is out of range.
Cleary ducks down and throws a hook to the body but PO moves away.
Cleary takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
PO takes a shot to the body in his stride.
PO takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cleary fails with the takedown.
Cleary lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
PO on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
PO has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from PO there as he acknowledges the shot.
PO lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cleary tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but PO defends well and Cleary ends up having to push PO into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from PO on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cleary throws an uppercut from half a mile away. PO sees it coming and avoids it easily.
PO defending well as Cleary loads up on a big left hand.
PO scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cleary throws a hook but PO avoids it easily.
It looked like PO wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cleary throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
IL PO is winning the standup battle so far.
Cleary tries to clinch up.
PO jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cleary! But no joy.
PO takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cleary tries to clinch up but PO circles away and keeps his distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cleary or perhaps it was just good defense by PO, which made it look bad.
IL PO has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Cleary.
Cleary misses with an uppercut. PO saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to IL PO.
I think PO has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chip Chocolate (ranked 2291 p4p, 76 weight class) and Carlos Shirahama (ranked 3749 p4p, 67 weight class). Chocolate's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cookie Dance. Chip Chocolate has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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270 lbs
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260 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chip Chocolate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Shirahama!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chocolate slips a jab and a cross from Shirahama.
An attempted straight right counter from Chocolate misses the target.
Shirahama moves out of range of the strikes.
Chocolate misses with a takedown attempt
and Shirahama moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Chocolate blocks an uppercut.
Chocolate prevents a body shot from Shirahama.
Shirahama lands with a light punch inside.
Chocolate prevents a body shot from Shirahama.
Chocolate is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Shirahama can't fight it off and eventually Chocolate manages to take the fight to the floor. Shirahama looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shirahama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chocolate throws a strike but Shirahama rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirahama being controlled here momentarily.
Shirahama controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chocolate seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Chocolate's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Shirahama trying to control the position from guard on top but Chocolate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shirahama controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chocolate keeping moving, preventing Shirahama from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chocolate pulls Shirahama in close to prevent any damage.
Chocolate keeping moving, preventing Shirahama from controlling successfully.
Chocolate seems keen to control Shirahama's posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shirahama has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Chocolate is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chocolate misses with a straight left.
Chocolate connects with a nice looking jab.
A combination from Shirahama does no damage.
Chocolate throws a right and a left that Shirahama avoids nicely.
Chocolate sets himself, and Shirahama steps forward looking for the clinch! Chocolate avoids it this time.
Shirahama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shirahama bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chocolate's head.
It looks like Chip Chocolate has been cut.
Shirahama throws out a powerful jab.
Shirahama slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shirahama lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chocolate backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shirahama throws a combination that misses
and Chocolate counters with a nice uppercut.
Shirahama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chocolate throws a shot from downtown. Shirahama moves away and avoids it.
Shirahama tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama lands a jab.
Chocolate scores with the left hand. Shirahama knows he should have avoided that one.
Chocolate takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A shot to the liver by Shirahama. Beautiful body shot.
Chocolate closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shirahama circles away.
Shirahama slips a jab from Chocolate.
Shirahama looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chocolate throws a looping overhand right but Shirahama ducks down to avoid it.
Chocolate swings widly with a right hand
enabling Shirahama to counter with a crisp jab.
Chip Chocolate's cut is getting worse.
Shirahama throws a hook but Chocolate avoids it easily.
Shirahama tries to close the distance and clinch but Chocolate swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shirahama takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shirahama swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Chocolate counter with a right hand.
Shirahama takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chocolate throws a hook to the side of Shirahama's head but Shirahama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shirahama digs a good hook to Chocolate's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carlos Shirahama will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chip Chocolate'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.
Chocolate waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shirahama.
Chocolate moves out of range of the strikes.
Chocolate throws the left hand but Shirahama avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Chocolate.
Nice defenses there by Chocolate.
Chocolate shoots in but Shirahama avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shirahama changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shirahama clinches up against the cage.
Shirahama tries to work over Chocolate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chocolate has Shirahama pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shirahama manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chocolate is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shirahama prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chip Chocolate. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shirahama throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chocolates head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chocolate has Shirahama pushed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chocolate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chocolate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shirahama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shirahama misses with a body punch.
Shirahama throws a head punch that misses.
Chocolate is leaning against Shirahama and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chocolate looking to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shirahama as Chocolate tries to tie him up.
Chocolate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shirahama lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chocolate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Chocolate.
Chocolate is trying to drag Shirahama to the mat but Shirahama just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shirahama working aggressively here.
Chocolate pressing his opponent against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Chocolate has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Chocolate taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Chocolate misses with a body punch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chocolate takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Chip Chocolate.
Chocolate misses with an uppercut
and Shirahama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shirahama on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shirahama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Shirahama. That snapped Chocolate's head back.
Shirahama connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shirahama throws a body shot but no joy.
Shirahama misses with a jab to the body
and Chocolate counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donk. Chocolate catches Shirahama right on the button with a cross.
Chocolate moves into the clinch successfully.
Shirahama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chocolate is looking to control Shirahama's arms but Shirahama gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chocolate has his back to the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Shirahama.
Shirahama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chip Chocolate's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Shirahama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shirahama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chocolate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shirahama.
Shirahama swings wildly with an uppercut but Chocolate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shirahama tries a body shot but Chocolate blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chocolate softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shirahama gets through Chocolate's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shirahama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shirahama throws a head punch that misses.
Shirahama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chocolate leaning against his opponent.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Shirahama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chocolate's elbow.
Shirahama misses with the head strike.
Shirahama tries to work over Chocolate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chocolate's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chocolate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shirahama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chocolate is working for takedown but Shirahama is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Shirahama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chip Chocolate's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Chocolate throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shirahama's waist but Shirahama gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chocolate off to one side.
Shirahama ducks under a wild hook from Chocolate.
Chocolate takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chocolate closes the distance and clinches.
Shirahama tries a body shot but Chocolate blocks it.
Chocolate blocking some punches.
Shirahama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shirahama misses with a body punch.
Chocolate slowing the pace effectively.
Shirahama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chocolate backwards.
Shirahama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shirahama lands a left hand.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shirahama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Shirahama scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shirahama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chocolate holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Chocolate has Shirahama pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shirahama manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chocolate drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chip Chocolate. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Shirahama fails to land.
Chocolate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shirahama's elbow.
Chocolate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Chocolate.
Chocolate is trying to maintain a safe position but Shirahama gets an underhook and turns Chocolate into the cage.
Shirahama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shirahama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Shirahama fails to land.
Shirahama misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shirahama.
Jeez, Chip Chocolate's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Shirahama throws a head punch that misses.
Chocolate blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Shirahama.
Chocolate is rocked!
Chocolate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oh Chocolate is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shirahama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shirahama dips a shoulder and cracks Chocolate with a mighty uppercut! Chocolate falls back against the cage and Shirahama unloads with a barrage of strikes! Chocolate 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 - Shirahama screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Shirahama!
After winning the bout, Carlos Shirahama thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Chip Chocolate spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm gonna take this loss with a grain of salt, or a grain of sugar, and put it in a cookie, and eat it.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Owen (ranked 2074 p4p, 286 weight class) and Donsone De (ranked 2615 p4p, 355 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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206 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Harry Owen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donsone De!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Owen moves away.
Owen is looking to counter punch.
Owen misses with the combination.
De lands a right hook to the body.
De 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.
De lands a glancing blow to the side of Owen's head.
Owen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says De as he avoids it easily.
De tries to land a front kick but Owen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Owen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De.
De throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Owen misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owen with a poor takedown
and Owen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De lands a jab to Owen's midsection.
De throws a leg kick but Owen moved away.
De takes a swing at Owen's ribcage but misses.
Harry Owen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has De pinned against the cage. De gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Owen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Owen.
Owen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice straight punches there by Owen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Owen.
De throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Owen throws a right hand that misses
and De counters with a leg kick.
De swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick from De misses.
De turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Owen throws a nice looking combination but De bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
De throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owen misses with a hook
and De counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Owen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De.
Owen misses with a looping right.
De's corner calls for a 1-2. De obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Owen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Owen scores with a body shot.
Owen misses with an uppercut.
De wants to counter the offense by Owen and move into the clinch position.
Owen shoots in for a takedown but De shows good takedown defense.
Owen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from De. That one must have hurt.
Owen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
De swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
De scores with a jab. Owen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De moves into range and connects with a jab.
Owen misses with a takedown
letting De counter with a right hand.
Owen throws a jab when De was well out of range.
Owen fails with a takedown attempt.
Owen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Owen looks for a takedown but De sprawls well.
De steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Owen.
De avoids the body shot from Owen.
De is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
De connects with a nice looking jab.
De throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owen misses with a hook
and De counters with a nice uppercut.
De misses with a low kick.
Owen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? De is fending him off so far but Owen persists. Nope, De circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab lands there for De.
Owen is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Owen. De does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oh Owen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
De fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Owen is breathing heavily.
De flashes Owen a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Owen's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Owen crumples to the floor! He's out cold! De punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Donsone De!
A relieved looking Donsone De thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Dangerous Jr (ranked 1273 p4p, 193 weight class) and Henry Marquet (ranked 2398 p4p, 346 weight class). Dangerous Jr comes to the cage accompanied by TNT - ACDC. Johnny Dangerous Jr could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Henry Marquet's 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
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Dangerous Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Marquet!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marquet throws a hook but Dangerous Jr blocks it.
Marquet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marquet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dangerous Jr throws a counter high kick but Marquet was just alert enough to avoid it.
Marquet has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dangerous Jr is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The crowd cheers as Marquet lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dangerous Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Marquet throws a jab when Dangerous Jr was well out of range.
Marquet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marquet throws a lazy uppercut
and Dangerous Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marquet throws an overhand right that lands on Dangerous Jr's shoulder, as Dangerous Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Marquet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dangerous Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Marquet lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dangerous Jr misses the shot to the body.
Marquet throws a lazy right hand but Dangerous Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dangerous Jr throws a shot from downtown. Marquet moves away and avoids it.
Marquet throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dangerous Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marquet connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dangerous Jr's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good standup being displayed there by Dangerous Jr as he connects with a hook.
Marquet walks straight into a right hand from Dangerous Jr - that's dropped him! Dangerous Jr jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Marquet from any more punishment! Marquet complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Johnny Dangerous Jr!
Johnny Dangerous Jr managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Velocity Fightwear, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Malingo (ranked 1330 p4p, 136 weight class) and Lyman Kissell (ranked 1804 p4p, 195 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eddie Malingo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lyman Kissell!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kissell throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Malingo was covering up waiting for the punch and Kissell finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Malingo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kissell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Malingo looking for a sweep. Not yet Malingo, not yet.
Malingo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malingo looking for a guillotine here but Kissell defends easily.
Kissell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kissell trying to control but Malingo is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malingo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kissell.
Kissell passes Malingo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kissell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Malingo's head.
Malingo actively working from the bottom here.
Kissell trying to mount his opponent but Malingo defends it.
Malingo trying to get back to full guard but Kissell takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Malingo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Malingo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malingo looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kissell 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.
Malingo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kissell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Malingo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kissell is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Malingo.
Kissell scoring with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kissell in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kissell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malingo keeps working.
Kissell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Malingo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kissell tries for a kimura but Malingo is defending well.
Kissell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Malingo can't do much from the bottom here.
Kissell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Malingo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Malingo striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malingo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kissell's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Malingo is trying to maintain the position but Kissell is very close to passing his half guard.
Kissell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kissell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kissell trying to control from half guard but Malingo is working away.
Kissell might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Malingo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Malingo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyman Kissell dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kissell darts in looking for a takedown but Malingo gets double underhooks and turns Kissell into the cage.
Kissell tests Malingo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kissell throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Malingo tries to counter with a takedown but Kissell is quick to defend against it.
Malingo misses with a straight left.
Kissell shoots in for a takedown but Malingo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Malingo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A punch combination from Malingo misses.
Kissell feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kissell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Malingo's guard.
Malingo wants to get back to full guard.
Malingo is defending against the submission attempts here by Kissell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malingo trying to hold on to Kissell's head to control him but Kissell postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malingo actively working from the bottom here.
Kissell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kissell working over Malingo with some ground and pound. Malingo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Malingo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kissell is working away from the top position though.
Kissell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Malingo is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kissell jumps into side control!
Malingo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kissell's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malingo is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kissell lands a nice short elbow.
Kissell wants to pass to mount but Malingo is defending the position.
Malingo gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malingo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Malingo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kissell tries to free his leg and advance position but Malingo is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kissell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kissell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Malingo keeping moving, preventing Kissell from controlling successfully.
Malingo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kissell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Malingo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kissell is aware though and is defending well.
Malingo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kissell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Malingo wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kissell trying to control the position from guard on top but Malingo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malingo is trying to control the position but Kissell postures up.
Malingo working for a triangle but Kissell defends it easily.
Kissell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malingo is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kissell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyman Kissell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kissell jabs Malingo right on the nose. Malingo blinks but takes it well.
Kissell lands a head kick!
Kissell bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kissell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Malingo, who protects the arm well.
Malingo can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kissell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Malingo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Malingo can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malingo manages to get back to half guard.
Kissell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Malingo defends it well.
Kissell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kissell stalling.
Kissell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Malingo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kissell lands strikes from half guard.
Kissell working Malingo over with strikes.
Lyman Kissell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malingo trying to control but Kissell postures up.
Malingo looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Kissell is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kissell prevents Malingo from improving his position.
Kissell works his foot free and advances to mount.
Malingo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kissell fails to advance to Malingo's back.
Kissell looking to control but Malingo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Eddie Malingo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malingo wants to control but Kissell is having none of it.
Kissell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Kissell has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kissell wants to control the pace but Malingo is squirming around nicely.
Malingo is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kissell controlling the position easily from mount.
Kissell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Malingo is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyman Kissell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kissell has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyman Kissell!
Lyman Kissell was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Bland (ranked 1028 p4p, 30 weight class) and Andrea Barone (ranked 2436 p4p, 82 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jerome Bland!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrea Barone!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bland fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bland throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barone darts in looking for a takedown but Bland gets double underhooks and turns Barone into the cage.
Bland feinted with a counter takedown.
Barone closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bland knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barone on the ground.
Bland is pushing Barone's head away, looking to escape. Barone manages to hold on to the position though.
Barone throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Barone is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bland is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barone is putting a hurting on Bland here, landing some big shots from side control.
Barone trying to control the action but Bland is working from the bottom.
Barone prevents Bland from escaping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bland gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Barone controlling the pace for now.
Barone trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barone working for a submission but Bland is keeping him at bay.
Bland is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Bland keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bland is working hard here to advance position.
Barone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bland avoids a series of strikes thrown by Barone.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Barone cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bland tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barone working Bland over with strikes here.
Bland is looking to get to half guard.
Bland taking shots to the head.
Bland can't escape the position.
Barone working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
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!
Barone looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bland wants to hold on but Barone pushes him away.
Barone landing strikes from the mount.
Barone is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bland is trying to stand up.
Barone moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bland has worked his arm free - good work by Bland!
Bland is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Barone working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bland tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barone tries to advance to mount but Bland denies him.
Barone wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bland, who protects the arm well.
The strikes coming from Barone are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Barone scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bland regains half guard.
Barone scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barone wants to control but Bland is keeping him busy.
Barone content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Barone wants to free his trapped foot but Bland is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrea Barone dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Barone moves into the clinch.
Bland misses with the head strike.
Barone tries a body shot but Bland blocks it.
Barone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bland gets underhooks to prevent Barone's takedown attempt.
Barone tries a knee to the head but Bland blocks it.
Bland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bland throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barone.
Barone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barone tries to throw a body punch but Bland avoids it by throwing Barone back against the cage.
Barone pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bland pushes Barone back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barone has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bland is trying to keep an underhook but Barone manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Barone prevents Bland from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bland tries to kick Barone off but Barone keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Barone working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Andrea Barone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barone lands strikes from half guard.
Barone trying to mount his opponent but Bland defends it.
Bland looks like he's trying to stand up.
Barone sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bland defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bland avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barone.
Barone seems to be looking for submissions.
Barone missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barone has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bland wants to try and get back to his feet.
Bland is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bland is trying desperately to improve position.
Bland wants to hold on but Barone pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bland keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Bland that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
It looks like Jerome Bland has been cut.
Barone raining down hammerfists from mount.
Barone working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bland is in all sorts of trouble here.
Barone content just to control the position here.
Barone connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bland is rocked!
Barone is landing with some decent strikes but Bland is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Barone looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Oh Bland is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jerome Bland's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bland is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Barone working for a guillotine from mount but Bland is in no mood to give up.
Bland seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barone landing punches.
Jeez, Jerome Bland's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jerome Bland's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Andrea Barone!
Andrea Barone is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Braulio Escobar (ranked 1357 p4p, 194 weight class) and Samuel Kravac (ranked 1164 p4p, 170 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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215 lbs
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206 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Braulio Escobar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Kravac!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Escobar.
Escobar misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Escobar as the two fighters clinch.
Escobar manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Escobar working aggressively here.
Escobar cracks Kravac with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Kravac.
Escobar throws a punch but it's blocked by Kravac.
Escobar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravac blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar tries to work over Kravac's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar lands a shoulder strike.
Escobar tries a body shot but Kravac blocks it.
Kravac tries a body shot but Escobar blocks it.
Kravac has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Escobar seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kravac can turn it around.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kravac tries a body shot but Escobar blocks it.
Kravac wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Escobar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kravac.
Escobar throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land.
Escobar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar breaks the clinch.
Kravac tries to score a power double leg takedown but Escobar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kravac somewhat.
Escobar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kravac paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Escobar.
Escobar lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kravac looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Escobar is fending him off so far but Kravac persists. Nope, Escobar circles away and we're back to standing.
Braulio Escobar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Kravac.
Kravac connects with a right hand. Escobar shakes it off.
Kravac blocks a jab.
Escobar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kravac moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobar tries to clinch but Kravac is having none of it.
Kravac lands a really nice looking cross but Escobar seems unphased.
Escobar misses with a two punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kravac thuds his right hand into Escobar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Escobar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Escobar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kravac shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kravac is trying to control the action in half guard but Escobar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Escobar wants to get back to his feet.
Kravac perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kravac thows a huge punch but Escobar dodges it nicely.
Kravac stalling.
Escobar is trying to stand.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kravac trying to control from half guard but Escobar is working away.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A jab from Kravac misses.
Kravac fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Escobar throws a body shot but no joy.
Kravac circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kravac tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kravac fails with the takedown
and Escobar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kravac throws a lazy right hand but Escobar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Escobar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kravac tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Escobar defends well and Kravac ends up having to push Escobar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kravac looks for a takedown but Escobar sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Braulio Escobar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kravac just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kravac moves away.
Kravac misses with a right hand
letting Escobar counter with a right hand.
Escobar stuffs the takedown.
Samuel Kravac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar moves out of range of the strikes.
Kravac has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Escobar finds it's way round the side to connect with Kravac's head.
Kravac walks into a left hand.
Escobar looks to land a left hand but Kravac moved out of range nicely.
And Kravac tries to counter it with a takedown but Escobar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Braulio Escobar is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravac throws a lazy right hand but Escobar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Escobar tries to counter by clinching up but Kravac breaks away and moves out of range.
Escobar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kravac on the side of the head.
Escobar stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Escobar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Escobar misses with an uppercut. Kravac saw that one coming.
Kravac drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Escobar defends it well.
Kravac bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kravac goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Escobar has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kravac but great work by Escobar.
Kravac tries to bench press Escobar off him but Escobar keeps the position.
Escobar working away.
Kravac is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kravac can't do much from the bottom here.
Escobar has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kravac misses with a hook to the body
and Escobar counters with a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kravac closes this distance looking for a takedown but Escobar circles away.
Escobar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Braulio Escobar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Kravac.
Escobar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kravac.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kravac shoots in for a double leg but Escobar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Escobar is looking to counter punch.
Kravac misses with a body shot.
Kravac misses with a takedown
letting Escobar counter with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Escobar. Beautiful body shot.
Escobar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kravac momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Kravac misses the target.
Kravac throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Escobar's waist but Escobar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kravac off to one side.
Kravac slips under a jab from Escobar.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kravac or perhaps it was just good defense by Escobar, which made it look bad.
It looked like Escobar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar throws a hook but Kravac blocks it.
Escobar misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Escobar misses the target.
Kravac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kravac shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Escobar sprawls well. Escobar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kravac gets slowly back to his feet.
Escobar thuds a left hand into Kravac's body.
Escobar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kravac can do to turn this around?
Kravac looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Escobar is fending him off so far but Kravac persists. Nope, Escobar circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Braulio Escobar dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Escobar misses with a looping right.
Kravac closes this distance looking for a takedown but Escobar circles away.
Kravac tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Escobar swivels and escapes.
It looked like Escobar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kravac just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar misses with an uppercut.
Kravac gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Escobar to counter with a crisp jab.
Braulio Escobar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Kravac.
Kravac uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar darts in and clinches Kravac up against the cage.
Escobar pushes Kravac back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar scores with a shot to the side of Kravac's head.
A hook to the body from Escobar.
Escobar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kravac takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Escobar.
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Escobar.
Escobar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar has a couple of punches blocked by Kravac.
A short right from Escobar on the inside.
Kravac is trying to push Escobar away but Escobar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar.
Escobar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kravac backwards.
Kravac is rocked!
Escobar creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kravac with a big uppercut! Kravac tries to clinch up but Escobar pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kravac to the mat! Kravac covers up and Escobar unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Braulio Escobar!
Braulio Escobar retains his light heavyweight title!
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