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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roronoa Soro (ranked 5166 p4p, 437 weight class) and Pedro Paulo (ranked 8250 p4p, 537 weight class). Pedro Paulo struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 148.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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152 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roronoa Soro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pedro Paulo!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paulo gets tackled into the cage by Soro. Soro maintains the clinch.
Paulo looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Soro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Paulo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Soro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Soro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Soro.
Soro swinging wildly here.
Paulo slips a jab and a cross from Soro.
Paulo misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Paulo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Paulo throws a counter combo.
Soro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Soro scores with a jab.
Soro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Soro moves into the clinch successfully.
Paulo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Soro's efforts to push away.
Soro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Soro misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Soro does no damage.
Paulo looks to land a right hand but Soro moved out of range.
Soro throws a right hand that Paulo ducks under and follows up with a left that Paulo also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paulo.
Soro goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Paulo is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soro closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Paulo! Soro dives in looking to finish! Paulo is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roronoa Soro!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justin Coon (ranked 7157 p4p, 704 weight class) and Master Oogway (ranked 8208 p4p, 746 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Justin Coon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Master Oogway!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oogway has managed to clinch.
Oogway digs a right hand into Coon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Coon's gas tank.
Oogway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oogway displaying some good clinch control by pressing Coon up against the cage.
Coon lands an elbow inside.
Oogway wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Coon crunches a lovely knee into Oogway's ribcage.
Coon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Oogway to keep the fight standing.
Oogway misses with a body punch.
Coon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oogway lands with a right to the head.
Coon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coon throws an elbow but it misses.
Coon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Coon.
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!
Oogway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oogway misses with a body punch.
Oogway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oogway tries to stall but Coon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Oogway misses with the head strike.
Coon controlling the action here for a moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Oogway.
Oogway scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oogway wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Coon has him pressed against the cage.
Oogway stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Oogway.
Coon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Oogway lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Coon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Coon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oogway is looking to break free of the clinch but Coon has double underhooks.
Coon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Coon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oogway's elbow.
Oogway wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Coon has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Oogway.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coon throws an elbow but it misses.
Coon has Oogway pressed against the cage, preventing Oogway from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Coon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oogway takes an elbow to the temple.
Oogway tries to circle away but Coon has him pinned against the cage.
Coon pulls 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!
Oogway stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Coon slips a jab and a cross from Oogway.
Oogway throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Coon on the side of the head.
Coon clinches up with Oogway and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Coon.
Coon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oogway lands a left hand.
Coon is rocked!
Coon tries to pull guard but Oogway won't allow it.
Coon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Oogway's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Oogway's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oogway working hard to break the clinch.
Oogway lands with a right to the head.
Oh Coon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Coon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Oogway as Coon tries to tie him up.
Oogway unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Coon! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Oogway is unloading with more strikes now! Coon drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Master Oogway!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Jacobi (ranked 5757 p4p, 473 weight class) and DiAngelo Greenwood (ranked 9645 p4p, 586 weight class). Greenwood is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Big for your boots - Stormzy. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Jacobi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, DiAngelo Greenwood!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Jacobi.
No joy there for Greenwood, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Greenwood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jacobi.
DiAngelo Greenwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Greenwood.
Greenwood throws a hook but Jacobi blocks it.
Jacobi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Greenwood throws out the jab.
Jab by Greenwood.
Jacobi slips a jab and a cross from Greenwood.
Greenwood misses with a hook.
Greenwood misses with the combination.
Greenwood misses with an uppercut. Jacobi saw that one coming.
Greenwood fails to land with a series of punches.
Jacobi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Greenwood just manages to avoid it.
Greenwood misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenwood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jacobi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Greenwood.
Jacobi throws a counter high kick but Greenwood was just alert enough to avoid it.
Greenwood is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Greenwood connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jacobi momentarily.
and Greenwood counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Jacobi! He's just covering up as Greenwood starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DiAngelo Greenwood!
In his post fight interview, DiAngelo Greenwood started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Beast (ranked 3894 p4p, 431 weight class) and Ed ONeill (ranked 4968 p4p, 518 weight class). Ed ONeill told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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196 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ed ONeill!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for ONeill.
It looks like Dave Beast has been cut.
Beast scores with a jab.
Beast blocks a jab.
We've been hearing reports that Beast has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
ONeill connects with a single shot there.
Beast misses with a takedown attempt
and ONeill cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donk. ONeill catches Beast right on the button with a cross.
Beast fails with a takedown attempt.
Beast on the wrong end of a nice jab.
ONeill lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Beast misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ONeill lands a jab.
ONeill scores with a sloppy right hand. Beast should have avoided that one.
ONeill cracks Beast with a good jab.
Beast misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from ONeill on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Beast throws a body shot but no joy.
ONeill lands a nice hook to Beast's body. Beast takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
ONeill looks to throw the jab but Beast is out of range.
A slow jab from ONeill misses its intended target.
Beast attempts a counter takedown but ONeill avoids it well and moves away.
ONeill might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Beast lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but ONeill circles away quickly and effectively.
ONeill now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
ONeill is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Beast had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A jab lands there for ONeill.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ONeill lands a lovely overhand right.
Beast steps to the side to avoid the strikes from ONeill.
ONeill lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beast throws a series of punches but ONeill avoids them all with ease.
Beast throws a sloppy body shot
and ONeill counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
ONeill throws a right hand that misses
and Beast counters with a shoot takedown. ONeill fights it but they end up in guard.
Beast landing some decent shots from guard.
Beast has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Beast keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of ONeill's head.
ONeill is looking for a triangle but Beast pushes his legs off easily.
ONeill is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beast is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast trying to control the position from guard on top but ONeill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
ONeill lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Beast looking for a sweep. Not yet Beast, not yet.
Beast keeping moving, preventing ONeill from controlling successfully.
Beast escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. ONeill gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Beast looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Beast working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
ONeill trying to control but Beast is working from the bottom.
Beast working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. ONeill doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. ONeill manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
ONeill wants to pass the guard but Beast is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Beast holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beast keeping moving, preventing ONeill from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed ONeill dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Beast's cut.
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 fighters circle momentarily. ONeill darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Beast shoots in for a takedown but ONeill shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
ONeill lands the left hand.
ONeill blocks a jab.
Beast drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
ONeill misses with a hook
and Beast counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeill had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Beast defends it easily.
Beast distracts ONeill with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
ONeill wants to control the position but Beast says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast prevents ONeill from improving his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Beast connects with a nice short shot to ONeill's temple.
Beast looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Beast 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beast scoring with strikes to the body and head.
ONeill wants to get back to his feet.
Beast lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
ONeill is rocked!
Beast lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
ONeill is still in real trouble! Can Beast finish him?
Beast scores with a big shot! ONeill's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save ONeill! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Beast!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fanta Coco (ranked 2039 p4p, 240 weight class) and Angel Soriano (ranked 8844 p4p, 713 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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230 lbs
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fanta Coco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Angel Soriano!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Coco.
Coco lands a jab to the head.
Soriano looking to score a takedown here. Coco is defending well but Soriano drives through and ends up in Coco's guard.
Soriano controlling from the top position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Soriano working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coco keeping full guard, as Soriano tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soriano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Soriano is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Soriano looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soriano keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Coco's head.
Soriano slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Coco will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Coco looks to land a combination but Soriano avoids it well.
Coco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fanta Coco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Soriano with a poor takedown
and Coco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coco throws a shot to the body.
Coco slaps away a takedown attempt from Soriano, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Coco lands a head shot.
Coco paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Coco lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coco changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Coco scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Soriano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Soriano tries for a takedown but Coco circles away easily
and Coco counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fanta Coco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angel Soriano.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Soriano is defended easily by Coco.
Coco cracks Soriano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Soriano ducks right into an uppercut from Coco.
Soriano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Soriano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Soriano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soriano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Coco steps into range and cracks Soriano with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Soriano flops backwards and Coco dives into his guard looking to finish!
Soriano is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coco trying to stand up but can't free himself from Soriano's guard.
Coco has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Soriano can do anything to dispel that myth.
Soriano is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Soriano content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Let's hope that Soriano 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fanta Coco dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Coco throws a series of punches but Soriano moves out of range.
Coco scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Coco uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Soriano has time to react.
Coco punishes Soriano's body with a nice straight punch.
Coco listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Soriano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Soriano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jab from Coco.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Coco.
Soriano is still on wobbly legs! Can Coco finish him?
Coco is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coco scores with a jab to the jaw.
Coco lunges at Soriano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Soriano's hand.
Soriano seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coco closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Soriano out cold! Soriano corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fanta Coco!
A relieved looking Fanta Coco 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wolfgang Übensplikt (ranked 3589 p4p, 395 weight class) and Patrice Pothier (ranked 5846 p4p, 597 weight class). Übensplikt comes to the cage accompanied by More Than Nothing. Pothier has chosen Numb as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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239 lbs
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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 Los Angeles, Wolfgang Übensplikt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Patrice Pothier!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Übensplikt feints and as Pothier raises his hands in defense, Übensplikt changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Übensplikt looking to pass the guard.
Pothier wants to stand up but Übensplikt is controlling him.
Pothier has his foot on Übensplikt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Übensplikt works his way back into a safe position though.
Übensplikt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Übensplikt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Übensplikt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pothier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Übensplikt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Übensplikt trying to control the position from guard on top but Pothier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Übensplikt cracks Pothier with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Übensplikt connects with a couple of short punches.
Pothier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pothier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Übensplikt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pothier wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pothier looks winded!
Pothier can't keep his opponent in guard - Übensplikt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Übensplikt looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Übensplikt scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pothier avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Übensplikt.
Übensplikt drops an elbow to the side of Pothier's head.
Pothier is rocked!
Übensplikt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pothier on the ground.
Übensplikt is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Pothier is hurt! He's hurt bad - Übensplikt fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Pothier from any more punishment! Congratulations to Übensplikt! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wolfgang Übensplikt!
After the big win, Wolfgang Übensplikt made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Dauntless and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stefano Magaddino (ranked 3033 p4p, 405 weight class) and Anthony Johnson (ranked 2419 p4p, 334 weight class). Anthony Johnson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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211 lbs
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216 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stefano Magaddino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've been hearing reports that Magaddino has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Magaddino shoots in and bounces Johnson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Johnson wants to stand but Magaddino is controlling the position.
Magaddino content to stall in guard here.
Magaddino with a flurry of punches that miss.
Magaddino wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson tries to work over Magaddino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magaddino wants to take the fight to the mat but Johnson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Magaddino backwards.
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Magaddino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson gets underhooks to prevent Magaddino's takedown attempt.
Magaddino wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefano Magaddino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magaddino is working for takedown but Johnson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Magaddino is breathing heavily.
Johnson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Magaddino.
Johnson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Magaddino.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body.
Johnson cracks Magaddino with a nice body shot.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Magaddino backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson works on Magaddino's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to land knees to the body.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson lands a body punch.
A short right from Johnson.
Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Magaddino or not.
Nice elbow from Johnson.
Johnson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Magaddino dodges an elbow strike from Johnson.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Magaddino's ribcage. Magaddino let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Magaddino is looking to take this one to the mat.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Magaddino backwards.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Magaddino backwards.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magaddino gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Johnson throws a front kick aimed at Magaddino's knee but Magaddino avoids it well.
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Johnson misses with a knee strike.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Magaddino wants a takedown.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Magaddino's ribcage. Magaddino let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson works on Magaddino's body with a couple of short punches.
Johnson is leaning against Magaddino and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Johnson.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Magaddino's ribcage. Magaddino let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson is leaning against Magaddino and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Johnson digs a right hand into Magaddino's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Magaddino's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Magaddino's ribcage. Magaddino let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson lands a body punch.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnson scores with a hook.
Johnson has managed to clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
A right hand to the body from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
Johnson throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from Johnson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson is leaning against Magaddino and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Johnson.
Magaddino has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Johnson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Magaddino's ribcage. Magaddino let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Magaddino's ribcage. Magaddino let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson landing knees to the head.
Magaddino is rocked!
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Magaddino is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson is leaning against Magaddino and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Magaddino takes a shot to the head.
Johnson cracks Magaddino with a nice body shot.
Johnson creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Magaddino with a big uppercut! Magaddino tries to clinch up but Johnson pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Magaddino to the mat! Magaddino covers up and Johnson unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Anthony Johnson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tony Fry (ranked 2456 p4p, 300 weight class) and Michael Carter (ranked 1149 p4p, 152 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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190 lbs
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188 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Fry!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Carter!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Fry.
Fry misses with an uppercut. Carter saw that one coming.
Carter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fry with a poor takedown
and Carter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Tony Fry has been cut.
Carter throws a nice looking combination but Fry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fry attempts a counter takedown but Carter avoids it well and moves away.
A low kick from Fry is predictable there
and Carter counters with a right hand to the body.
Carter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fry.
Carter jabs Fry to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fry throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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!
Donk. Carter catches Fry right on the button with a cross.
Carter lands a big uppercut and Fry crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Fry looks OK. Carter waves Fry back to his feet!
Fry is rocked!
Tony Fry's cut is getting worse.
We've been told by Fry's head coaches at The Zoo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter lands with a good body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Carter.
Oh Fry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fry swinging wildly here.
Fry seems to have got his legs back now.
Carter cracks Fry with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Carter has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Fry to stand back up!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fry will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Carter blocks a jab.
Michael Carter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Carter.
Tony Fry's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fry misses with a hook. Carter ducked under it nicely.
Carter dances in with a quick combination. Fry is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Carter snaps Fry's head back. Fry stumbles backwards against the cage. Carter steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Fry's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Fry just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Carter! Michael Carter retains his middleweight title!
Michael Carter decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Tony Fry spoke after the fight, saying 'I thought Im Tony FRYguson. hahaha'.
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