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DUEL#109 Hoffman vs Johnsson PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Shelby (ranked 1607 p4p, 167 weight class) and Glenn Williamson (ranked 1814 p4p, 193 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Shelby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glenn Williamson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williamson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shelby.
Shelby connects with a looping right hand.
Shelby misses with a body shot.
Williamson throws a right hand that Shelby ducks under and follows up with a left that Shelby also avoids with ease.
Williamson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shelby thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shelby lands with a nice body punch.
We've been told by Shelby's head coaches at England Fight Club MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shelby throws a shot to the body.
Williamson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shelby backs up against the cage.
Shelby stuffs the takedown attempt from Williamson. Williamson gets slowly back to his feet.
Shelby looks to land a right hand but Williamson moved out of range.
Shelby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williamson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shelby circles away quickly and effectively.
Tommy Shelby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shelby misses with a wild body shot.
Williamson misses with a takedown attempt - Shelby sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shelby throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shelby misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Shelby. Beautiful body shot.
Shelby fails with an attempt to clinch.
Williamson misses with a series of wild punches.
Williamson misses with a looping right.
We've been informed that Williamson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tommy Shelby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shelby thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shelby thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williamson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shelby drives through and clinches with Williamson against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Williamson.
Shelby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shelby throws a head punch that misses.
Shelby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shelby throws a punch but it's blocked by Williamson.
Williamson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williamson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shelby throws a body shot but no joy.
Shelby tests Williamson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williamson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shelby.
Shelby misses with an uppercut.
Shelby lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shelby misses with a series of wild punches.
Shelby scores with a one two! Williamson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Shelby throws a left and a right that both miss
and Williamson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Shelby misses the target.
And Williamson tries to counter it with a takedown but Shelby pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Williamson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shelby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Williamson misses.
Shelby slaps away a takedown attempt from Williamson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shelby appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tommy Shelby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glenn Williamson.
Shelby changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shelby misses with a looping left.
Williamson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shelby.
Shelby gets a clinch.
Shelby struggles to land a body shot inside as Williamson controls his hands.
Shelby misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shelby creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shelby tries to throw a body punch but Williamson avoids it by throwing Shelby back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Shelby fails to land.
Williamson prevents a body shot from Shelby.
Williamson breaks the clinch.
Shelby tries to clinch but Williamson moves away
and Williamson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Williamson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Williamson is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Shelby is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Glenn Williamson!
Glenn Williamson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eddison Tollett (ranked 2878 p4p, 360 weight class) and Hades Anderson (ranked 1734 p4p, 239 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddison Tollett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hades Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Hades Anderson has been cut.
Tollett scores with a nice strike.
Anderson is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from Tollett. Those never looked like landing.
Anderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Tollett finish him?
Tollett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Anderson seems to have recovered his senses.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tollett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tollett throws out the jab.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Tollett's shoulder, as Tollett tries to avoid the shot.
Tollett keeps the fight on the outside.
Anderson tests Tollett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tollett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
A leg kick checked by Tollett.
Eddison Tollett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Tollett misses its intended target.
Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tollett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tollett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tollett throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson connects with a single shot there.
Anderson with a nice cross.
Tollett has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tollett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tollett throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tollett lands with a nice body punch.
Tollett has Anderson up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tollett's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Anderson tries to pull guard but Tollett forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Anderson tries a body shot but Tollett blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Tollett.
Tollett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anderson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tollett slows down the pace here.
Tollett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tollett lands a hook that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tollett as Anderson tries to tie him up.
Tollett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tollett throws a right and a left that Anderson avoids nicely.
Anderson digs a good hook to Tollett's body.
Tollett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tollett clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tollett prevents a takedown attempt there.
Eddison Tollett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hades Anderson.
Anderson jumps guard but Tollett turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tollett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tollett tries to clinch there but Anderson circles away.
Anderson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tollett stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Anderson is looking to clinch.
Tollett swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tollett lands a left and a right that send Anderson crashing to the mat, dazed. Tollett thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Anderson tries to clinch but Tollett moves out of range.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Anderson prevents Tollett from improving his position.
Anderson is working for a kimura but Tollett is defending it quite comfortably.
Anderson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tollett wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
Anderson tries to pass to full mount but Tollett defends it.
Tollett has hold of Anderson's hands but Anderson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tollett is looking to escape.
Anderson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
It looks like Eddison Tollett has been cut.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Anderson lands a nice short elbow.
Anderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tollett's head.
Nice strikes from Anderson there.
Tollett is trying to stand.
Tollett is looking to control Anderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tollett avoid being mounted?
Tollett wants to get back to his feet.
Anderson is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Tollett is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hades Anderson!
Hades Anderson 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.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Maul (ranked 1610 p4p, 235 weight class) and Rob Dyrdek (ranked 2191 p4p, 314 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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177 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
23 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Maul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rob Dyrdek!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dyrdek ducks under a wild hook from Maul.
Dyrdek wants to counter with a clinch but Maul pushes him away.
Maul looks to land a right hand but Dyrdek moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Dyrdek on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maul closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Rob Dyrdek has been cut.
Maul scores with a nice strike.
Dyrdek fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dyrdek wants to clinch.
Maul is looking for a counter combo.
Maul looks to score with a jab to the body but Dyrdek is just out of range.
Dyrdek wants to counter with a clinch but Maul pushes him away.
Dyrdek tries to clinch up.
Maul throws a big counter combination but Dyrdek scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maul darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Maul - just one landing.
Maul lands with a good body shot.
Dyrdek throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maul throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maul misses with a combination
and Dyrdek counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maul throws a jab when Dyrdek was well out of range.
Dyrdek unleashes a big counter combination but Maul bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Paul Maul is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maul misses with a wild body shot.
Maul circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maul looks to land a right hand but Dyrdek moved out of range.
Maul lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dyrdek circles away quickly and effectively.
Maul throws a big shot that misses.
Maul looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dyrdek tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maul sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dyrdek somewhat.
Maul lands a body shot.
Maul throws the left hand but Dyrdek avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maul avoids the head kick by Dyrdek.
Maul looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Maul cracks Dyrdek with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dyrdek showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maul.
Dyrdek clinches with his opponent.
Maul can't find room to land a body shot as Dyrdek controls the action.
Maul fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dyrdek displaying some good clinch control by pressing Maul up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dyrdek.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maul on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dyrdek misses with a body punch.
Maul tries to circle away but Dyrdek has him pinned against the cage.
Dyrdek misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maul is trying to break free.
Maul can't find room to land a body shot as Dyrdek controls the action.
Dyrdek misses with the head strike.
Dyrdek controlling the action here for a moment.
Maul breaks the clinch.
Maul throws an overhand right that lands on Dyrdek's shoulder, as Dyrdek tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot lands for Maul.
Dyrdek avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dyrdek looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Maul throws a body punch but Dyrdek moves out of range.
Maul swings for the body but Dyrdek moves out of range.
Maul clobbers Dyrdek with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maul stuns Dyrdek with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dyrdek doesn't manage to clinch there - Maul circles away.
Maul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dyrdek tries to clinch there but Maul circles away.
Some wild striking there from Maul.
Dyrdek closes the distance and clinches.
Dyrdek stalling the fight.
Maul avoids a wild elbow strike from Dyrdek.
Maul blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dyrdek with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dyrdek.
Maul dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right from Dyrdek on the inside.
Maul slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Maul dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rob Dyrdek's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dyrdek walks into a stiff left hand from Maul.
Dyrdek doesn't manage to clinch there - Maul circles away.
Dyrdek shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maul thows a body kick. Dyrdek tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Maul fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dyrdek looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maul connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Paul Maul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maul misses the shot to the body.
Maul is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Maul lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maul dips to his left and cracks Dyrdek with an uppercut!
Nice defenses there by Dyrdek.
Dyrdek walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
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!
Maul misses with a left hand
and Dyrdek moves into the clinch.
Maul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maul drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dyrdek pulls his leg out and moves away.
Maul is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dyrdek can do to turn this around?
Dyrdek walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big left from Maul misses.
Maul works the jab nicely.
Maul uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dyrdek has time to react.
Dyrdek moves out of range as Maul strikes.
As Maul backs off Dyrdek throws a huge counter combo but Maul manages to avoid it all.
Dyrdek defending well as Maul loads up on a big left hand.
Rob Dyrdek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maul bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dyrdek gets a clinch.
Dyrdek tries a knee to the head but Maul blocks it.
Dyrdek stalls.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maul wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dyrdek has him pressed against the cage.
Maul wants the takedown. Dyrdek is fighting it off but Maul persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dyrdek's guard against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maul avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maul postures up in Dyrdek's guard and throws a big left but Dyrdek blocks it.
Dyrdek has momentary wrist control but Maul slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Maul wants to control from the top but Dyrdek keeps moving.
Maul preventing the sweep.
Dyrdek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maul landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maul throws a big right hand that misses.
Maul with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maul trying to control but Dyrdek is working from the bottom.
Dyrdek is looking for a triangle but Maul pushes his legs off easily.
Maul works over Dyrdek with some ground and pound from guard.
Dyrdek keeping moving, preventing Maul from controlling successfully.
Maul postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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.
Maul throwing strikes from guard but Dyrdek blocks nicely.
Dyrdek is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maul defends well.
Dyrdek working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maul doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maul manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maul distracts Dyrdek with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dyrdek looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maul throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Maul dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rob Dyrdek's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Dyrdek takes the fight into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dyrdek as Maul tries to tie him up.
Maul misses with a punch to the body.
Maul is stalling here.
Maul lands a shoulder strike.
Dyrdek tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maul avoids it.
Maul pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maul listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maul darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maul loads up on a big right hand but Dyrdek slips the punch.
Dyrdek tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Maul to counter with a crisp jab.
Dyrdek walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maul fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dyrdek on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Maul swings widly with a right hand
and Dyrdek counters by clinching up.
Maul goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dyrdek prevents it.
Maul is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maul swings wildly with an uppercut but Dyrdek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maul's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dyrdek moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dyrdek moves in looking to clinch but Maul pushes him off.
Maul lands with a cross.
Maul loads up on a big right hand but Dyrdek slips the punch.
Dyrdek tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Maul to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dyrdek takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dyrdek ducks under a wild hook from Maul.
Maul gets tackled into the cage by Dyrdek. Dyrdek maintains the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maul tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dyrdek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maul tries a body shot but Dyrdek blocks it.
Maul misses with some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Maul.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Maul.
Maul gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Maul is trying to force a seperation but Dyrdek has the dominant position.
A right hook to the body lands for Maul.
Maul avoiding damage as Dyrdek throws knees to the body.
Maul is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyrdek content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dyrdek takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Maul gets through Dyrdek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dyrdek pressing his opponent against the cage.
Maul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Maul.
Maul misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dyrdek is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dyrdek prevents Maul from breaking the clinch.
Dyrdek taking a breather.
Maul manages to break the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maul.
Paul Maul is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maul scores with a jab.
Dyrdek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maul swings for the body but Dyrdek moves out of range.
As Maul backs off Dyrdek throws a huge counter combo but Maul manages to avoid it all.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maul, as that shot connected.
Dyrdek slips under a jab from Maul.
Dyrdek tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dyrdek has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maul scores with a jab to the head.
Dyrdek has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maul finds it's way round the side to connect with Dyrdek's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dyrdek gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dyrdek lands an elbow that stopped Maul in his tracks for a moment.
Maul lands an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Dyrdek.
Maul stalls.
Maul tries to stall but Dyrdek uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Maul showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maul, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Maul!
Paul Maul gave a mention to Dauntless in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Conor McGregor (ranked 1584 p4p, 165 weight class) and Larson Picker (ranked 1372 p4p, 144 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McGregor might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Foggy Dew / El Chapo. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conor McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Larson Picker!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor has managed to clinch.
Picker blocking some punches.
McGregor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Picker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGregor has him pressed against the cage.
Picker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Picker lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McGregor misses with an uppercut. Picker saw that one coming.
Picker lands with a nice body punch.
Picker scores with a body shot.
Picker throws a jab when McGregor was well out of range.
Larson Picker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor tries to move into range but Picker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Picker gets caught flat footed, as McGregor shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Picker manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Picker.
Picker tries to break the clinch but McGregor is controlling the position.
McGregor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Picker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGregor throws a body kick that misses.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Picker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Picker looks to land a left hand but McGregor moved out of range nicely.
Crunch! McGregor slams his shin into Picker's torso.
Picker connects with a single shot there.
McGregor feints and as Picker raises his hands in defense, McGregor changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Picker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McGregor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Picker has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. McGregor is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
McGregor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Picker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Picker.
Picker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Picker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by McGregor.
McGregor motions for Picker to come forward. McGregor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGregor looks to score with a jab to the body but Picker is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Picker scores with a punch to the head.
Picker tests McGregor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGregor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Larson Picker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGregor moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Picker misses.
Picker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Picker steps in with a hook that catches McGregor right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Picker follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! McGregor looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Larson Picker!
Larson Picker gave a mention to Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Conor McGregor stepped up to the mic, saying 'You win or you learn. I am humble in victory or defeat, and I will be back.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neil Gilas (ranked 1021 p4p, 155 weight class) and Seamus Farrelly (ranked 895 p4p, 134 weight class). Gilas kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Remember The Name - Fort Minor. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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213 lbs
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221 lbs
30 - 16 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Neil Gilas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Seamus Farrelly!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farrelly avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Farrelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Farrelly thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gilas if he has to take too many more of those.
Farrelly moves in looking to clinch but Gilas pushes him off.
Gilas avoids the body shot from Farrelly.
Farrelly 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.
Farrelly lands with a right hand.
Farrelly misses with a wild body shot.
Farrelly throws the kick towards the body but Gilas avoids it.
Farrelly goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Farrelly avoids a kick to the body.
Gilas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've been hearing reports that Gilas has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Farrelly tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farrelly looks to throw the jab but Gilas is out of range.
Gilas is looking to clinch but Farrelly is avoiding it.
Gilas missing with a left hand there. Farrelly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gilas throws out a leg kick but Farrelly moves out of range and Gilas only half commits.
Farrelly misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Farrelly.
Farrelly cracks Gilas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Farrelly checks the leg kick.
Farrelly let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Farrelly tries a low kick but Gilas avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Farrelly lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gilas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gilas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Good leg kick by Gilas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gilas throws a lazy uppercut
and Farrelly counters with a leg kick.
Gilas avoids the head kick by Farrelly.
Gilas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gilas tries to clinch but Farrelly moves out of range.
Farrelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gilas was well out of range. Poor timing from Farrelly.
Seamus Farrelly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gilas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Farrelly.
Gilas is looking to chop away at Farrelly's legs.
Gilas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gilas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Farrelly checks a leg kick.
Farrelly has Gilas up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farrelly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Farrelly misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Farrelly fails to land.
Farrelly tries to work over Gilas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Farrelly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gilass head.
Gilas has clasped his hands together around Farrelly's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Farrelly is trying to buck Gilas off.
Farrelly dodges the ground and pound from Gilas.
Gilas throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Farrelly tries to bench press Gilas off him but Gilas keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilas is looking to take a break and control but Farrelly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gilas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gilas misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gilas throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Farrelly is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Farrelly is staying active underneath Gilas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gilas thows a huge punch but Farrelly dodges it nicely.
Gilas drops an elbow to the side of Farrelly's head.
Gilas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Farrelly defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Farrelly defending well though.
Farrelly trying to control but Gilas postures up.
Farrelly is doing well to control the position and prevent Gilas from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gilas is pressing down on Farrelly's thigh, looking to free his foot. Farrelly is holding on for now.
Farrelly is refusing to be controlled, as Gilas sits in half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gilas stalling.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Good work by Farrelly as he checks the leg kick.
Farrelly looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gilas throws a leg kick but Farrelly checks it.
Gilas thuds his shin into the meat of Farrelly's side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Seamus Farrelly will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Farrelly takes a swing at Gilas's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut there from Farrelly.
Gilas avoids the head kick by Farrelly.
As Farrelly backs away, Gilas returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Farrelly just misses with a punch to the body.
Farrelly walks into a straight right hand from Gilas.
Farrelly has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gilas.
Farrelly with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gilas to score with a decent uppercut.
Farrelly drives through and clinches with Gilas against the cage.
Gilas blocks the elbow strike.
Farrelly throws an elbow that misses.
Gilas digs a right hand into Farrelly's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Farrelly's gas tank.
Farrelly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Farrelly gets underhooks to prevent Gilas's takedown attempt.
Gilas misses with the head strike.
Farrelly breaks from the clinch.
Gilas scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farrelly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gilas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gilas - that will leave a mark!
Gilas throws a low kick, looking for Farrelly's leg but Farrelly calmly moves out of range.
Gilas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Farrelly is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Gilas blocks the low kick.
Farrelly looks to score with a jab to the body but Gilas is just out of range.
Gilas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Farrelly on the side of the head.
Gilas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Farrelly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gilas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Farrelly can pounce on him.
Gilas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Farrelly looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Farrelly fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Farrelly connects with a jab.
Farrelly swinging wildly here.
Farrelly checks a low kick from Gilas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gilas feinted there with a counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters circling a little - Gilas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gilas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gilas manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Farrelly on his heels. He'll look to pass Farrelly's guard now, I'm sure.
Gilas with a nice head shot there.
Gilas trying to control the position from guard on top but Farrelly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gilas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Farrelly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gilas is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Farrelly works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Farrelly looking for a sweep. Not yet Farrelly, not yet.
Gilas working some strikes from top position.
Farrelly working a defensive guard here.
Farrelly pushes Gilas off and gets back to his feet.
Gilas shoots in and bounces Farrelly off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Farrelly scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seamus Farrelly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gilas looks for the body kick but Farrelly saw that one coming.
Farrelly shapes to counter with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gilas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Farrelly scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gilas moves away from the strike by Farrelly.
Gilas connects with an inside leg kick.
Farrelly wants to clinch up but Gilas keeps it at a distance.
Farrelly scores with a nice strike.
Farrelly walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Farrelly buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gilas throws a body punch but Farrelly moves out of range.
Farrelly connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Seamus Farrelly will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Farrelly wants to clinch.
Farrelly tries to close the distance and clinch but Gilas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gilas connects with a leg kick. Farrelly looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Farrelly throws a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Farrelly misses.
As Farrelly looks to move away, Gilas throws a big counter combo but Farrelly just gets out of the way.
Farrelly misses with a kick to the body.
Gilas steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Farrelly. That one must have hurt.
Gilas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gilas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Farrelly is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilas lands a body shot.
Farrelly takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Farrelly keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Farrelly misses with a leg kick.
Farrelly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilas takes the fight into the clinch.
Farrelly prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nice body punch from Gilas - that landed with a thud.
Farrelly lands with a light punch inside.
Gilas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Farrelly has a couple of punches blocked by Gilas.
Gilas wants a takedown but no success here.
Gilas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Farrelly backwards.
Gilas is trying to drag Farrelly to the mat but Farrelly just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neil Gilas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gilas blocks an elbow strike.
Gilas wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Farrelly.
Gilas lands with a short shot to the head.
Gilas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gilas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gilas leaning against his opponent.
Gilas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Farrelly backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gilas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Farrelly prevents it.
Seamus Farrelly seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Farrelly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Farrelly.
Gilas wants a takedown but no success here.
Farrelly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Neil Gilas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gilas is working Farrelly over against the cage.
Farrelly misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Farrelly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Seamus Farrelly is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gilas tries for a takedown but Farrelly manages to get underhooks.
Gilas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gilas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Farrelly pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gilas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Farrelly defends it nicely.
Gilas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Farrelly! But no joy.
Gilas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gilas misses with a low kick.
Farrelly throws a big counter head kick but Gilas avoids it with no problem.
Farrelly bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gilas misses with a hook
and Farrelly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Farrelly checks a low kick from Gilas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Farrelly under the eye.
Gilas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gilas misses with an uppercut.
Farrelly's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gilas takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farrelly lands with a good body shot.
Farrelly throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gilas on the side of the head.
Gilas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Farrelly instigates a clinch.
Gilas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Farrelly is keeping busy.
Farrelly works on Gilas's body with a couple of short punches.
Farrelly lands an uppercut.
Gilas leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gilas throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Seamus Farrelly.
I've got Farrelly winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seamus Farrelly!
Seamus Farrelly 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.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Belcher (ranked 1139 p4p, 35 weight class) and Bubba Johnson (ranked 1353 p4p, 44 weight class). Bubba Johnson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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270 lbs
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gregory Belcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bubba Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belcher shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Belcher shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Gregory Belcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belcher shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Belcher showed some decent athleticism there.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Belcher is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Belcher pulls his head out easily.
Belcher is trying for a kimura here. Johnson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Belcher wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gregory Belcher!
Gregory Belcher thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maya Chigg (ranked 507 p4p, 78 weight class) and Frank Reilly (ranked 686 p4p, 107 weight class). Reilly has chosen Danko Jones - Do You Wanna Rock as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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177 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
17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maya Chigg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Reilly!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reilly works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Reilly connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reilly misses with a looping left.
Reilly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chigg connects with a body shot.
Reilly smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reilly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reilly connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chigg. Chigg circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Reilly lands with a straight right. Chigg didn't see that one coming.
Chigg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reilly looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters circling - Reilly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reilly lands a body shot.
Chigg ducks under a wild hook from Reilly.
Reilly blocks the body kick.
Chigg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reilly manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly lunges at Chigg with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chigg's hand.
Reilly takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Reilly throws a low kick, looking for Chigg's leg but Chigg calmly moves out of range.
Reilly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chigg.
Reilly misses with a hook. Chigg ducked under it nicely.
Chigg misses with a head kick.
Chigg slips a jab from Reilly.
Chigg tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reilly lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chigg throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Reilly to counter with a crisp jab.
Chigg throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chigg lands a nice shot that snaps Reilly's head back.
Chigg misses with a looping left.
Chigg is looking to wear down Reilly with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chigg misses with an uppercut. Reilly saw that one coming.
Chigg tries a low kick but Reilly avoids it.
Reilly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chigg.
Chigg moves forwards but Reilly connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jab by Reilly.
Reilly jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Reilly connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters circling - Reilly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Frank Reilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chigg defending well as Reilly loads up on a big left hand.
Reilly lands a glancing blow to the side of Chigg's head.
Chigg is looking to land body kicks.
Reilly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reilly lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chigg has time to react.
Reilly is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chigg had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A good leg kick by Reilly.
Reilly takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice uppercut lands for Chigg. That snapped Reilly's head back.
Reilly misses with a hook to the body
and Chigg counters with a nice body shot.
Chigg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reilly manages to avoid it.
Reilly missing with a left hand there. Chigg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chigg misses with a body punch
and Reilly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chigg misses with a wild body shot.
Chigg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reilly throws out the jab.
Chigg throws a counter high kick but Reilly was just alert enough to avoid it.
Chigg takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reilly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chigg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reilly moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reilly looks to throw the jab but Chigg is out of range.
Reilly throws a nice head kick!
Nice uppercut there from Reilly.
Reilly scores with a nice right hand.
Chigg throws a front kick that sends Reilly stumbling back into the cage.
Reilly throws a head kick that misses.
Chigg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reilly throws out the jab.
Reilly looks to throw the jab but Chigg is out of range.
Reilly feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chigg's calf.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chigg goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Reilly moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reilly lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Reilly dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chigg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reilly.
It appears Chigg was looking to counter with a kick there.
Chigg ducks under a wild hook from Reilly.
Chigg takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chigg lands a nice looking body shot.
Reilly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reilly avoids the head kick by Chigg.
Reilly lands with a cross.
Reilly scores with a sloppy right hand. Chigg should have avoided that one.
Chigg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reilly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chigg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chigg ducks right into an uppercut from Reilly.
Reilly throws a right hand that misses
and Chigg counters with an outside leg kick.
Chigg takes one to the chin there.
Reilly scores with a sloppy right hand. Chigg should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly misses with a low kick as Chigg jumps back.
Reilly shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Chigg misses the target.
Chigg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reilly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reilly cracks a nice hook into Chigg's ribs.
Reilly lands a body shot.
Chigg checks the leg kick.
A low kick from Reilly misses
and Chigg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chigg scores with a jab to the head.
Frank Reilly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chigg throws a jab when Reilly was well out of range.
Reilly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chigg.
Chigg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reilly was well out of range. Poor timing from Chigg.
Reilly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chigg looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chigg goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chigg connects with a high kick.
Good shot there by Reilly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reilly will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reilly looks to throw the jab but Chigg is out of range.
As Reilly tries to get set, Chigg tries to push him back and clinch up but Reilly manages to avoid the attempt.
Reilly just misses with a punch to the body.
Chigg tries to counter by clinching up but Reilly breaks away and moves out of range.
A jab from Reilly misses.
Chigg tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Reilly manages to circle out of the way.
Chigg drops Reilly with a naaaaasty hook - Reilly is in real trouble here! Chigg dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maya Chigg!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Maya Chigg waved his t-shirt featuring HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Feltre (ranked 127 p4p, 6 weight class) and Touko Pouko (ranked 838 p4p, 41 weight class). Feltre comes to the cage accompanied by Someday Never Comes. Touko Pouko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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31
135 lbs
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31
142 lbs
15 - 16 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Felipe Feltre!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Touko Pouko!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping body kick lands there for Feltre.
Feltre looks to score with a jab to the body but Pouko is just out of range.
A big left from Pouko misses.
Feltre went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Feltre throws a front kick aimed at Pouko's knee but Pouko avoids it well.
Feltre lands a nice shot to the body.
Feltre throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pouko.
Feltre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Feltre swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Feltre keeps the fight on the outside.
Pouko checks the leg kick.
Pouko misses with an uppercut. Feltre saw that one coming.
Feltre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pouko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feltre scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pouko lands with a nice body punch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Feltre is trying to pull guard but Pouko turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feltre is trying to pull guard but Pouko has him pressed against the cage.
Feltre drags the fight down to the ground.
Pouko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pouko postures up in Feltre's guard and throws a big left but Feltre blocks it.
Pouko works over Feltre with some ground and pound from guard.
Feltre looking to control.
Feltre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pouko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pouko postures up.
Pouko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pouko's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Pouko.
Feltre is trying to control the position but Pouko postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pouko tries to free his leg and advance position but Feltre is retaining full guard.
Feltre throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Pouko escapes and throws Feltre's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Feltre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pouko taking a breather here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Feltre wants to control but Pouko postures up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pouko working his ground and pound in the gym.
Pouko wants to control but Feltre is keeping him busy.
Feltre is looking for a sweep.
Feltre regains half guard.
Pouko drops an elbow to the side of Feltre's head.
Feltre tries to roll over but Pouko keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feltre wants to control but Pouko is keeping busy.
Pouko is keen to just control but Feltre is a slippery customer.
Feltre works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pouko cracks Feltre with a solid left hand.
Feltre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pouko defends it easily.
Pouko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Feltre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Felipe Feltre will probably get the nod.
That's time! Feltre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Feltre digs a good body shot into Pouko's ribs.
Feltre throws the kick towards the body but Pouko avoids it.
Touko Pouko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pouko throws a looping overhand right but Feltre ducks down to avoid it.
Pouko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Feltre.
Feltre throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pouko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Feltre misses with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pouko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Feltre scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feltre shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pouko misses with a hook to the body
and Feltre counters with an inside leg kick.
Felipe Feltre is winning the standup battle so far.
Feltre tries to land a front kick but Pouko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pouko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feltre misses with a wild body shot.
Feltre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Feltre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pouko can do to turn this around?
Feltre defending well as Pouko loads up on a big left hand.
Feltre misses with a head kick.
Feltre misses with a wild body shot.
Feltre slips under a jab.
Feltre scores with a jab to the body.
Pouko throws a big shot that misses.
Felipe Feltre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pouko takes a swing at Feltre's ribcage but misses.
Pouko misses with a wild body shot.
A left lands for Pouko.
Pouko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Feltre lands a lovely overhand right.
Feltre is looking to wear down Pouko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feltre throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pouko with the counter takedown but Feltre avoids it easily.
Feltre swinging wildly here.
Pouko with the counter takedown but Feltre avoids it easily.
Feltre ducks under a wild hook from Pouko.
Feltre throws a body shot but no joy.
Pouko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Feltre. Pouko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pouko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Feltre connects with an inside leg kick.
Pouko is looking to clinch but Feltre is avoiding it.
Feltre motions for Pouko to come forward. Feltre throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Feltre lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pouko misses the jab.
Pouko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pouko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Feltre tests Pouko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pouko just misses with a punch to the body.
Feltre wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pouko throws a hook but Feltre avoids it easily.
Feltre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pouko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pouko scores with a shot to the body.
Pouko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Feltre moves away.
A low kick from Feltre misses
and Pouko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pouko trying to control but Feltre is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pouko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Feltre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pouko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Feltre keeping moving, preventing Pouko from controlling successfully.
Pouko is working Feltre over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Feltre keeping moving, preventing Pouko from controlling successfully.
Feltre 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.
Feltre is looking for a triangle but Pouko pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Feltre dominated that second round.
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 sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pouko checks a leg kick.
Pouko misses with a combination
and Feltre makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Feltre misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pouko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pouko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pouko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Feltre.
Pouko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Feltre misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Feltre.
Feltre scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feltre staying out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Feltre.
Feltre dodges the punch combination from Pouko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feltre lands a nice shot to the body.
Feltre throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pouko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pouko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pouko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Feltre takes a jab right on the kisser.
Feltre works Pouko's body with a nice hook.
Pouko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pouko misses with a looping right.
It appears Feltre was looking to counter with a kick there.
Feltre smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feltre with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Pouko misses the target.
Pouko throws a nice looking combination but Feltre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Feltre lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pouko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pouko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pouko has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Feltre to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Pouko is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Feltre pulls down on the head and he's put Pouko to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Felipe Feltre!
Felipe Feltre retains his bantamweight title!
Felipe Feltre really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KOMBAT KLOTHING logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rama Arjuna (ranked 668 p4p, 96 weight class) and Miro Bang (ranked 797 p4p, 114 weight class). Arjuna's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Om. 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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World class boxer
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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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rama Arjuna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Miro Bang!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bang closes the distance and clinches.
Arjuna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bang is defended easily by Arjuna.
Bang shoots in looking for a takedown. Arjuna tries to sprawl out of it but Bang keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Arjuna manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Bang misses
and Arjuna counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Miro Bang has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang darts in trying to clinch
letting Arjuna counter with a right hand.
Bang dives in for a single leg takedown but Arjuna sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rama Arjuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miro Bang.
Bang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little feinted left hand from Arjuna on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bang dives in for a single leg takedown but Arjuna sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Bang looks to move away, Arjuna throws a big counter combo but Bang just gets out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Arjuna tries to avoid it but Bang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Arjuna to the ground. Arjuna escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bang shoots in for a takedown but Arjuna shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bang tries to clinch but Arjuna moves out of range.
Arjuna was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bang looks for a takedown but Arjuna sprawls well.
Bang misses with a takedown attempt - Arjuna sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A quick step to the side and Arjuna tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Arjuna as he avoids it easily.
Arjuna was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bang tries to clinch there but Arjuna circles away.
Arjuna swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bang moves in looking to clinch but Arjuna pushes him off.
Arjuna swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Arjuna is fending him off so far but Bang persists. Nope, Arjuna circles away and we're back to standing.
Arjuna looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arjuna as he jumps to the side.
Arjuna quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bang tries to clinch there but Arjuna circles away.
Bang darts in and clinches Arjuna up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Arjuna fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bang misses with a takedown
and Arjuna finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bang dives in and grabs Arjuna's left leg, looking for a takedown. Arjuna pushes down on Bang's head and hops out.
Arjuna was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arjuna swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Arjuna appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bang shoots in and bounces Arjuna off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Arjuna pulls Bang in close to his closed guard and prevents Bang from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rama Arjuna dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miro Bang's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bang doesn't manage to clinch there - Arjuna circles away.
Arjuna displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bang.
Arjuna is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bang misses with a takedown
and Arjuna makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bang.
Arjuna throws a big counter combination but Bang scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rama Arjuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miro Bang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bang.
Bang shoots in but Arjuna avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bang has closed the distance and engaged Arjuna in a clinch.
Arjuna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bang can do to turn this around?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bang.
Arjuna tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Arjuna.
Arjuna lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bang has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Arjuna is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bang has Arjuna pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Arjuna manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bang tightens his grip and picks Arjuna up, before dumping him to the ground. Arjuna manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arjuna is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bang postures up in Arjuna's guard and throws a big left but Arjuna blocks it.
Bang wants to pass the guard but Arjuna is keeping the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Arjuna pulls Bang in close to prevent any damage.
Arjuna'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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang cracks Arjuna with a solid left hand.
Arjuna avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bang drops back looking for a leg! Arjuna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arjuna manages to kick Bang off! Bang jumps back into Arjuna's guard.
Arjuna pulls Bang in close to his closed guard and prevents Bang from doing any damage or advancing position.
Arjuna continues to stall.
Bang drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bang jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Arjuna is pulling down on Bang's head to control his posture.
Bang postures up in Arjuna's guard and throws a big left but Arjuna blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arjuna wants to stand and escape but Bang is having none of it.
Arjuna is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Arjuna working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bang jumps guard and drags Arjuna to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arjuna got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arjuna has managed to get both his arms back between Bang's legs - danger averted.
Bang looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Arjuna passes into half guard.
Arjuna tries to pass to full mount but Bang defends it.
Arjuna works his way into full mount!
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arjuna gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Bang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arjuna but Arjuna pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Arjuna wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rama Arjuna dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Miro Bang's cut.
That's time! Arjuna's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bang misses with a takedown
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Arjuna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bang tries for a takedown but Arjuna circles away easily
and Arjuna counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Arjuna counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bang! Arjuna lets Bang back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Bang is rocked!
Rama Arjuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miro Bang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bang is still on wobbly legs! Can Arjuna finish him?
Bang throws a lazy head kick
and Arjuna counters with a big left hand that crumples Bang! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rama Arjuna!
A very excited looking Rama Arjuna made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Albert Hoffman (ranked 516 p4p, 80 weight class) and Gunnar Johnsson (ranked 213 p4p, 32 weight class). Gunnar Johnsson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Hoffman !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Johnsson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoffman shoots in and drives through. Johnsson sprawls well.
Johnsson unleashes a big counter combination but Hoffman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Johnsson feints a jab promting Hoffman to slip. Johnsson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hoffman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hoffman shoots and misses
and Johnsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been hearing reports that Hoffman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hoffman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnsson.
Hoffman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnsson.
Johnsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hoffman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hoffman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hoffman moves out of range as Johnsson throws a body kick.
Johnsson throws a leg kick
and Hoffman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Johnsson after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Hoffman . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoffman has Johnsson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Johnsson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Johnsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hoffman prevents a body shot from Johnsson.
Hoffman prevents Johnsson from breaking the clinch.
Johnsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnsson.
Johnsson lands with a right to the head.
Johnsson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Johnsson breaks the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hoffman .
Hoffman avoids the body shot from Johnsson.
Hoffman clinches.
Johnsson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hoffman up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Johnsson.
Hoffman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johnsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hoffman backwards.
Hoffman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson stalling the fight.
Hoffman is trying to pull guard but Johnsson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hoffman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnsson counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoffman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoffman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnsson throws a push kick but Hoffman slaps the foot to one side.
Hoffman misses with a body kick.
Johnsson misses with a looping left.
Hoffman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hoffman slips under a jab from Johnsson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman misses with a takedown attempt - Johnsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnsson connects with the punch.
Hoffman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnsson.
Johnsson throws a chopping leg kick but Hoffman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hoffman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnsson throws a shot from downtown. Hoffman moves away and avoids it.
Johnsson misses with a left hand
and Hoffman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johnsson's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman distracts Johnsson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoffman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hoffman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hoffman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hoffman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Johnsson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hoffman , into his 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!
Hoffman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Johnsson passes into side control.
Hoffman can't do much from the bottom here.
Hoffman tries to bench press Johnsson off him but Johnsson keeps the position.
Johnsson controls the position.
Hoffman is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Johnsson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hoffman drops his hands momentarily and Johnsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A head kick by Johnsson misses
and Hoffman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johnsson's guard.
Hoffman cracks Johnsson with a solid left hand.
Johnsson pulls Hoffman in close to prevent any damage.
Hoffman is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnsson has wrist control.
Johnsson has momentary wrist control but Hoffman slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnsson is on top in guard.
Hoffman is looking for a triangle but Johnsson pushes his legs off easily.
Johnsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hoffman trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hoffman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnsson wants to control from the top but Hoffman keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnsson won't allow Hoffman to sweep him here.
Johnsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoffman is keeping the position for now.
Hoffman looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Johnsson is defending well. Hoffman quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Johnsson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hoffman celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Albert Hoffman !
Albert Hoffman is the new welterweight champion!
Albert Hoffman gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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