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OFC 333: Barca vs Ribber PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Diaz (ranked 2020 p4p, 276 weight class) and Bertram Adelhard (ranked 1476 p4p, 201 weight class). Diaz comes to the cage accompanied by Not Afraid - Eminem. Adelhard is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Volbeat - Still Counting. Mike Diaz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bertram Adelhard!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adelhard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Adelhard is defended easily by Diaz.
Adelhard throws a leg kick that misses.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses
and Adelhard counters with a thumping low kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Adelhard has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Adelhard swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Adelhard looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Adelhard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Adelhard shoots in but no luck this time.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adelhard connects with a nice looking jab.
Diaz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A lazy left from Adelhard finds it's target.
Diaz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adelhard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diaz. Diaz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Adelhard gets a takedown into half guard.
Adelhard trying to control the pace.
Diaz is pressing down on Adelhard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Diaz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Adelhard stacks Diaz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Adelhard!
Adelhard is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Adelhard.
Adelhard is chipping away with strikes.
Adelhard looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Diaz is avoiding damage well.
Adelhard trying to control the position but Diaz is working away.
Adelhard content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Adelhard is working Diaz over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adelhard works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Adelhard lands a decent elbow from side control.
Diaz is looking to regain half guard here but Adelhard keeps moving and retains side control.
Adelhard in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard.
Adelhard creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Diaz tries to improve position but can't.
Adelhard is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz manages to get back to half guard.
Adelhard looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diaz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Diaz is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Adelhard jumps into side control!
Adelhard creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Diaz sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Adelhard is working Diaz over with some ground and pound from side control.
Diaz taking punishment in the form of punches.
Adelhard cracks Diaz with a big right hand but Diaz just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Adelhard throws an elbow but Diaz slips to the side and avoids it well.
Adelhard lands a few punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bertram Adelhard dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Diaz blocks a head kick by Adelhard.
Nice body punch from Adelhard.
Diaz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Adelhard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Adelhard misses with a hook
and Diaz counters with a three punch combo that has Adelhard backing up. Adelhard nods at Diaz to acknowledge the strikes.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Adelhard moved out of range.
Adelhard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Adelhard misses with an uppercut.
Adelhard throws a leg kick but Diaz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Adelhard's head but Adelhard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz misses with a body punch
and Adelhard counters with a right hand to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Adelhard gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mike Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adelhard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Good leg kick by Adelhard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Adelhard throws a head kick that misses.
As Adelhard looks to move away, Diaz throws a big counter combo but Adelhard just gets out of the way.
Adelhard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adelhard looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Adelhard misses with a body kick.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bertram Adelhard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adelhard throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Adelhard checks a low kick from Diaz.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Diaz duly obliges.
Adelhard moves into range and connects with a jab.
Adelhard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Adelhard moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Diaz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adelhard shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adelhard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Adelhard is keen to just control but Diaz is a slippery customer.
Diaz trying to hold on to Adelhard's head to control him but Adelhard postures up.
Adelhard slips a nice elbow through Diaz's hands, connecting with Diaz's forehead.
Adelhard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Diaz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Adelhard scores with a couple of nice shots.
Diaz is refusing to be controlled, as Adelhard sits in half guard.
Diaz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Adelhard.
Adelhard is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Adelhard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Adelhard prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Adelhard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diaz's head.
Adelhard drops an elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adelhard not doing much here.
Adelhard looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diaz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Diaz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Adelhard.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
Diaz is staying active underneath Adelhard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bertram Adelhard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Adelhard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diaz defending well though.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Adelhard slips under a jab from Diaz.
Adelhard let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Adelhard misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bertram Adelhard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Adelhard throws a body shot but no joy.
Adelhard misses the shot to the body.
Adelhard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Diaz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Adelhard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Adelhard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Adelhard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz cracks Adelhard with a good jab.
Diaz cracks Adelhard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bertram Adelhard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adelhard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adelhard connects with an inside leg kick.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diaz moves out of range as Adelhard throws a body kick.
Adelhard wants to clinch
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adelhard throws a solid leg kick but Diaz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Adelhard.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Adelhard misses with a low kick.
Diaz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Diaz throws a combination. Adelhard tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Adelhard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adelhard drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diaz defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adelhard throws a front kick that sends Diaz stumbling back into the cage.
Adelhard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Adelhard with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice body punch from Adelhard - that landed with a thud.
Adelhard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Adelhard slows down the pace here.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Stalling in the clinch from Adelhard.
Adelhard lands a left hand.
Stalling in the clinch from Diaz.
Diaz tries to break free but Adelhard pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diaz.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Adelhard prevents a body shot from Diaz.
A shot in the inside from Diaz.
Adelhard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adelhard moves away from the strike by Diaz.
A right-left combo lands from Diaz.
Adelhard is rocked!
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adelhard throws out the jab.
It looked like Diaz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Adelhard.
Bertram Adelhard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mike Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adelhard scores with a nice right hand.
Adelhard closes the distance and pushes Diaz back into the cage.
Diaz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adelhard's elbow.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Adelhard.
Diaz leaning against his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adelhard is stalling here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Adelhard stalling the fight.
Diaz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Adelhard up against the cage.
Mike Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adelhard slows down the pace here.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz lands a right hand.
Adelhard gets through Diaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Adelhard.
Adelhard manages to break the clinch.
Adelhard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
A little jabbing left from Adelhard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bertram Adelhard.
Well Adelhard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bertram Adelhard!
A relieved looking Bertram Adelhard thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Phat Ho (ranked 804 p4p, 42 weight class) and Dolores Doremus (ranked 1101 p4p, 56 weight class). Ho comes into the arena with Deep Purple - Smoke on the Water blaring out of the sound system. Phat Ho has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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144 lbs
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World class MT
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phat Ho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dolores Doremus!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doremus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Doremus misses with a takedown attempt - Ho sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ho misses with a body shot.
Ho connects with a leg kick. Doremus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Doremus shoots for a double leg takedown but Ho sprawls well. He's pushed Doremus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Phat Ho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dolores Doremus.
A leg kick checked by Doremus.
Doremus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ho sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Doremus with a poor takedown
and Ho counters with a good low kick that Doremus was not able to check.
Ho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doremus throws out a counter right but Ho avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doremus wants to clinch.
Doremus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ho is fending him off so far but Doremus persists. Nope, Ho circles away and we're back to standing.
Ho lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doremus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ho throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ho slaps away a takedown attempt from Doremus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Doremus tries to close the distance and clinch but Ho swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ho throws a head kick that misses.
Doremus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Doremus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Doremus is defended easily by Ho.
Ho misses with a head kick.
Doremus blocks a head kick by Ho.
Ho bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ho throws a leg kick that misses.
Ho throws a sloppy head kick and Doremus moves out of range easily.
And Doremus tries to counter it with a takedown but Ho pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doremus takes the fight into the clinch.
Doremus blocks a body shot from Ho.
Doremus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Doremus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ho after a bit of a struggle.
Ho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doremus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ho is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Doremus looks winded!
Ho works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ho landing knees to the body.
Ho pushes Doremus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Ho.
Ho gets through Doremus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Ho.
Ho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Ho.
Ho lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Dolores Doremus has been cut.
I was talking to Ho's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Ho.
Ho struggles to land a body shot inside as Doremus controls his hands.
Ho lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Doremus or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Ho.
Doremus prevents a body shot from Ho.
A short body shot lands from Ho as the two fighters clinch.
Ho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ho pushes Doremus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Ho.
Doremus prevents a body shot from Ho.
Doremus prevents a body shot from Ho.
Ho misses with a body punch.
Ho lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ho landing knees to the head.
Ho working Doremus over with knees to the body.
Ho tries a body shot but Doremus blocks it.
A body shot lands from Ho.
Doremus can't get the takedown.
Ho cracks Doremus with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doremus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ho walks away with a smile on his face. Doremus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Phat Ho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid body kick from Ho.
Ho clinches with his opponent.
Doremus is looking for a takedown.
Ho stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A knee to the head by Ho.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ho.
Doremus blocks a body shot from Ho.
Ho lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Doremus.
Ho lands with a right to the head.
Ho lands with a left to the head.
Doremus is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ho to keep the fight standing.
Ho tries a body shot but Doremus blocks it.
Ho prevents the takedown attempt.
Ho putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Doremus in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ho working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ho tries to work over Doremus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Doremus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ho pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ho lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phat Ho dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dolores Doremus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ho tries a head kick but it misses.
Doremus tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Doremus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ho jabs at Doremus's body.
Ho rushes Doremus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Doremus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ho smiles and moves away.
Ho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Doremus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ho counters with a good low kick that Doremus was not able to check.
Doremus shoots in looking for a takedown. Ho tries to sprawl out of it but Doremus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ho manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Phat Ho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dolores Doremus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Doremus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Doremus backs away, Ho returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A shot to the liver by Ho. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doremus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Doremus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ho defends it nicely.
Doremus is breathing heavily.
Ho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Doremus with the counter takedown but Ho avoids it easily.
Doremus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ho throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ho is looking to wear down Doremus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ho moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ho scoring well with a low kick there.
Ho clinches up against the cage.
Ho lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ho working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Ho.
Ho lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Ho scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ho tries to work over Doremus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Ho.
Ho scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Ho.
Ho unloads a knee to the mid-section. Doremus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Doremus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Ho.
Ho landing knees to the body.
Ho presses Doremus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ho lands a body punch in the clinch.
Doremus takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ho lands a shoulder strike.
Ho pushes Doremus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ho stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ho tries to land knees in the clinch but Doremus avoids the damage to the body.
Still in the clinch, Ho scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ho.
Ho misses with a body punch.
Doremus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ho pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ho scores with a hook.
Doremus has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ho.
Phat Ho is winning the standup battle so far.
Ho throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Doremus is rocked!
Ho feints and then cracks Doremus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Doremus down.
Doremus is still on wobbly legs! Can Ho finish him?
Ho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ho clinches with his opponent.
Ho digs a right hand underneath Doremus's ribcage. Doremus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Phat Ho has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ho lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doremus can do to turn this around?
Ho unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A body shot lands from Ho.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ho lands a knee to the body.
Ho is leaning against Doremus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Ho.
Knees to the body from Ho.
Ho works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ho lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Doremus.
A right handed body shot lands from Ho.
A short uppercut from Ho.
Ho digs a right hand underneath Doremus's ribcage. Doremus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ho digs a right hand into Doremus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Doremus's gas tank.
Ho lands a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Ho on the inside.
A short uppercut from Ho.
Ho is leaning against Doremus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ho.
Ho scores with a shot to the side of Doremus's head.
Ho lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Doremus takes a shot to the head.
Ho throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ho lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Doremus to his knees! Ho keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phat Ho!
A very excited looking Phat Ho 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sylvester Ritter (ranked 1243 p4p, 143 weight class) and Bubba Dee (ranked 1938 p4p, 227 weight class). Sylvester Ritter could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bubba Dee's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sylvester Ritter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubba Dee!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dee catches Ritter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dee jabs Ritter right on the nose. Ritter blinks but takes it well.
Ritter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot lands for Dee.
Dee moves out of range of the strikes.
Dee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dee darts in and clinches Ritter up against the cage.
A short left from Dee.
Dee looking to throw knees to the head but Ritter is blocking nicely.
Dee wants to get back to striking at distance but Ritter won't allow it.
Ritter is struggling to control the position.
Ritter is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dee is defending well.
Dee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ritter takes a knee right on the jaw!
A frustrated look appears on Dee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dee clinches.
Dee has a couple of punches blocked by Ritter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Ritter.
Dee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice defenses there by Dee.
It seemed like Dee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sylvester Ritter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ritter swings widly with a right hand
and Dee counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ritter throws a left that rocks Dee and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Ritter dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Dee regain composure!
It looks like Bubba Dee has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ritter tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ritter in side control, throwing shots but Dee defends.
Dee explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Ritter looks to throw the jab but Dee is out of range.
Ritter tries for a takedown but Dee circles away easily
enabling Dee to counter with a crisp jab.
Dee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dee wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sylvester Ritter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ritter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ritter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dee slips under a jab.
Ritter missing with a left hand there. Dee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ritter, pushing him back against the cage.
Dee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bubba Dee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dee slaps away a takedown attempt from Ritter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ritter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Sylvester Ritter has been cut.
Ritter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dee swivels and escapes.
Dee connects with a body shot that sends Ritter's belly button to the back.
Ritter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dee moves away.
Ritter misses with a takedown attempt
and Dee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ritter is breathing heavily.
A shot to the body from Ritter misses
and Dee counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Ritter falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bubba Dee!
Bubba Dee was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chiku Maneno (ranked 251 p4p, 37 weight class) and Graeme Symons (ranked 647 p4p, 93 weight class). Symons has chosen Can't Stop as his entrance music. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chiku Maneno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Graeme Symons!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maneno circles away from the clinch attempt.
Symons gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maneno.
It looks like Graeme Symons has been cut.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Symons moves away.
Symons works Maneno's body with a nice hook.
Maneno bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Symons's head backwards.
Symons closes the distance and pushes Maneno back into the cage.
Maneno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Symons breaks the clinch.
Symons looks to land a body kick but Maneno moved away.
Symons throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maneno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Symons catches Maneno with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Symons on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Symons feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maneno's calf.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Symons decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Symons prevents Maneno from standing back up.
Symons controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Symons is looking to take a break and control but Maneno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Symons is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maneno has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maneno is trying to stand back up but Symons is controlling him
Symons wants to pass to mount but Maneno is defending the position.
Symons keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maneno looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maneno misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A left lands for Maneno.
Symons tries to clinch up but Maneno circles away and keeps his distance.
Maneno fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Symons looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maneno on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A swing and a miss from Symons.
Chiku Maneno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maneno thuds a left hand into Symons's body.
Maneno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Symons tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, jab by Symons - just one landing.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Maneno.
Nice body punch from Maneno.
Symons misses with a looping left.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Symons was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Symons is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Maneno keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Symons looks to land a right hand but Maneno moved out of range.
Symons instigates a clinch.
Maneno is trying to break the clinch but Symons has him pressed against the cage.
Maneno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Symons is looking to clinch but Maneno is avoiding it.
Maneno throws a good cross that connects.
Maneno's corner calls for a 1-2. Maneno obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Symons misses.
Maneno swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Symons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maneno was well out of range. Poor timing from Symons.
Symons is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maneno is looking to wear down Symons with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Symons shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maneno defends it nicely.
Symons takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Symons staying out of range there.
Symons shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
No luck for Symons with that takedown attempt.
Chiku Maneno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graeme Symons.
Symons tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maneno sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Symons somewhat.
Symons takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Symons misses its intended target.
Maneno is looking to counter punch.
Symons slips under a jab from Maneno.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Symons throws a leg kick that misses.
Symons drops his hands momentarily and Maneno takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chiku Maneno dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Graeme Symons's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Maneno bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Symons's head.
Symons takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maneno works Symons's body with a nice hook.
Maneno is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Symons does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Maneno was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Symons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Symons was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Symons shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maneno but Maneno pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little feinted left hand from Maneno on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maneno lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maneno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Symons takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chiku Maneno is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice sprawl there from Maneno as Symons shoots in.
Symons swings for the body but Maneno moves out of range.
Maneno cracks Symons with a right hand to the side of the 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!
Maneno lands with an overhand left.
Maneno fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maneno jabs Symons right on the nose. Symons blinks but takes it well.
Maneno lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Symons is rocked!
Maneno lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Symons up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Maneno from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Symons's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chiku Maneno!
A very excited looking Chiku Maneno 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maui Wowie (ranked 500 p4p, 71 weight class) and Lip Ton (ranked 511 p4p, 75 weight class). Wowie kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dont bogart that joint. Ton is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Snap - Rythm is a Dancing. The key to victory for Maui Wowie has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maui Wowie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lip Ton!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ton avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice side step and Ton releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wowie misses with a two punch combination.
Wowie loads up on a big right hand but Ton slips the punch.
Ton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wowie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maui Wowie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ton misses with a looping left.
Ton misses the shot to the body.
Wowie throws a head kick but Ton moves out of range.
Wowie misses with a head kick.
Wowie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wowie makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wowie throws a nice looking combination but Ton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wowie tries a head kick but it misses.
Wowie looks to land a left hand but Ton moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wowie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wowie looks to land a combination but Ton avoids it well.
Ton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ton trying to control the position but Wowie is working away.
Ton advances nicely into full mount.
Wowie is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Ton lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wowie squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Ton wants to control the pace but Wowie is squirming around nicely.
Ton wants to finish this one by submission but Wowie is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ton.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wowie is squirming around, avoiding Ton's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wowie is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Ton dominating with strikes here.
Ton throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wowie because Ton loaded up on that one.
Ton working for a guillotine from mount but Wowie is in no mood to give up.
Ton throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Wowie is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Ton throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wowie because Ton loaded up on that one.
Wowie somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Maui Wowie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wowie tries to land a front kick but Ton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wowie throws a lazy head kick
and Ton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ton avoids the head kick by Wowie.
Wowie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wowie swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wowie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ton.
Ton lands with a nice body punch.
Ton avoids the head kick by Wowie.
Ton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wowie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wowie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wowie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wowie lands a big head kick that sends Ton tumbling to the mat! Wowie takes a step backwards and waves Ton back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ton is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wowie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ton's corner calls for a 1-2. Ton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wowie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ton was well out of range. Poor timing from Wowie.
Wowie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ton shoots in and drives through. Wowie sprawls well.
Wowie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick by Wowie misses
and Ton counters with a left to the body.
Wowie throws a right and a left that Ton avoids nicely.
Wowie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ton connects with a single shot there.
Wowie throws a looping overhand right but Ton ducks down to avoid it.
Wowie connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ton slips a jab and a cross from Wowie.
Ton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wowie manages to avoid it.
Wowie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ton jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maui Wowie dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wowie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ton.
A combination from Wowie does no damage.
Wowie throws a right hand that Ton ducks under and follows up with a left that Ton also avoids with ease.
Wowie throws a head kick but Ton moves out of range.
Ton works the jab nicely.
A head kick misses from Wowie.
Ton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wowie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wowie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wowie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ton can do to turn this around?
Wowie throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wowie throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wowie connects with the punch.
Ton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ton moves out of range of the body kick.
It seemed like Ton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wowie tries a head kick but it misses.
Wowie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ton finds it's way round the side to connect with Wowie's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ton takes a swing at Wowie's ribcage but misses.
Wowie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ton counters with a nice body shot.
Wowie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maui Wowie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ton scores with a decent looking hook.
Ton shoots in but Wowie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ton avoids a kick to the body.
Wowie misses with a two punch combination.
Wowie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ton.
Wowie has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ton is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wowie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ton throws an off balance right hand
and Wowie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wowie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ton moves away.
Wowie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wowie was covering up waiting for the punch and Ton finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wowie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ton throws a big right hand that misses.
Ton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wowie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ton trying to control the position from guard on top but Wowie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wowie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wowie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wowie is looking to stand up but Ton isn't so interested in that idea.
Ton throwing strikes but missing.
Wowie keeping full guard, as Ton tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wowie wants to get back to his feet but Ton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ton wants to control from the top but Wowie keeps moving.
Ton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ton is looking to work some ground and pound but Wowie has wrist control.
Ton stops Wowie from standing up.
Ton drops back looking for a leg! Wowie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wowie manages to kick Ton off! Ton jumps back into Wowie's guard.
Wowie manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wowie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wowie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wowie throws a head kick but Ton moves out of range.
Ton with the counter takedown but Wowie avoids it easily.
Wowie misses with a head kick.
Wowie misses with a series of wild punches.
Ton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wowie throws a right hand that Ton ducks under and follows up with a left that Ton also avoids with ease.
Wowie misses with a head kick.
Wowie throws a head kick that misses.
Wowie throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wowie misses with a head kick.
Ton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wowie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wowie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ton connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wowie scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maui Wowie dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ton lands a jab to the nose.
Ton lands the left hand.
Ton throws a body shot but no joy.
Ton misses with a takedown attempt - Wowie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Wowie. Those never looked like landing.
Wowie throws a head kick but Ton moves out of range.
Nice cross by Ton.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wowie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wowie throws a head kick that misses.
Wowie misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Ton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Ton finds it's way through Wowie's defenses.
Ton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wowie as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wowie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ton throws a body punch but Wowie moves out of range.
Wowie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ton.
Ton has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wowie throws a big shot that misses.
Ton is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ton punishes Wowie's body with a nice straight punch.
Wowie throws a sloppy head kick
and Ton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wowie tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wowie misses with the combination.
Ton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wowie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wowie throws a lazy head kick
and Ton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wowie's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wowie keeping moving, preventing Ton from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ton prevents Wowie from getting back to his feet.
Ton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ton won't allow Wowie to get back to his feet.
Ton lands a couple of elbows.
Wowie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lip Ton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wowie wants to stand up but Ton is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ton trying to control the position from guard on top but Wowie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ton cracks Wowie with a solid left hand.
Lip Ton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ton wants to control from the top but Wowie keeps moving.
Ton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wowie is looking to stand up but Ton isn't so interested in that idea.
Ton scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ton throws a big right hand that misses.
Ton won't allow Wowie to get back to his feet.
Ton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ton wants to control from the top but Wowie keeps moving.
Wowie is looking to stand up but Ton isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ton with a nice head shot there.
Ton stops Wowie from standing up.
Ton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wowie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ton advances position into side control!
Ton in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Wowie wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
My spies in White's ELITE Fitness Gym inform me that Ton has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ton creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Ton crashes against the mat.
Wowie is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ton is controlling him well.
Wowie trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ton landing a few strikes.
Ton lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ton misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Wowie taking a bit of punishment here - Ton scoring with strikes.
Ton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wowie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ton is trying to get an arm triangle but Wowie is defending well.
Maui Wowie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ton is trying to get an arm triangle but Wowie is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lip Ton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wowie has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maui Wowie!
Our winner, Maui Wowie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Lip Ton was interviewed post fight and said 'Congrats to my opponent. He was the better man tonight and I have to give credit, where credits due. I will go back to training and will come back stronger than ever. Thanks for the promotion for the opportunity and the fans for coming out tonight.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between AC Slater (ranked 544 p4p, 76 weight class) and Shape Shifter (ranked 796 p4p, 114 weight class). Slater comes to the cage accompanied by Stop What Ya Doin. AC Slater could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shape Shifter's chin.
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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
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, AC Slater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Shape Shifter!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shifter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Slater checks it well.
Shifter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shifter is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shifter has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Slater is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Shifter clinches up with Slater and pushes him back against the cage.
Shifter has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Slater is trying to keep an underhook but Shifter manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Slater is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Fight Factory, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Slater wants to get back to his feet.
Shifter looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Shifter trying to work for an americana but Slater has managed to regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter wants to pass the guard but Slater is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slater looking for a sweep. Not yet Slater, not yet.
Shifter wants to pass the guard but Slater is keeping the position.
Shifter scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shifter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slater swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slater wants to get back to his feet but Shifter is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shifter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slater swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Slater manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Slater pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slater shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shifter as he avoids it easily.
Shifter feints a counter leg kick.
Slater looks to land a combination but Shifter avoids it well.
Shifter doesn't manage to clinch there - Slater circles away.
Slater is looking for a counter combo.
AC Slater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slater lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shifter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Slater scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shifter doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shifter avoids it really well and circles away.
Slater looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Slater scoring with punches to the head and body.
Slater makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slater with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Slater trying to control but Shifter is working from the bottom.
Slater has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shifter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shifter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slater not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Slater's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slater is in close to Shifter's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Slater landing some decent shots from guard.
Slater wants to control from the top but Shifter keeps moving.
Shifter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Slater defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AC Slater dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Slater swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Slater backing away here, and Shifter unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Slater fails to land with a series of punches.
Shifter slips a straight right by Slater.
Slater throws a nice looking combination but Shifter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Slater throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shifter counters with a nice kick to the body.
Slater misses with a combination
and Shifter counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater shoots in looking for a takedown but Shifter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slater's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
AC Slater is winning the standup battle so far.
Shifter looking to score a takedown here. Slater is defending well but Shifter drives through and ends up in Slater's guard.
Slater manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shifter manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slater avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shifter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shifter wants to sweep here but Slater controlling him for the moment.
AC Slater overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Slater lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Slater connects with a couple of short punches.
Slater is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shifter is rocked!
Slater arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Shifter's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). AC Slater!
AC Slater bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Hensen (ranked 484 p4p, 62 weight class) and Dave Ysengrin (ranked 1096 p4p, 130 weight class). Hensen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Soul Coughing - Super Bon Bon. Ysengrin has chosen Cheeky Nandos as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sven Hensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Ysengrin!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hensen throws a head kick but Ysengrin moves out of range.
Hensen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ysengrin lands with a hook. Hensen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ysengrin. Hensen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hensen blocks a low kick nicely.
Ysengrin connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Sven Hensen has been cut.
Ysengrin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ysengrin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hensen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ysengrin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hensen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ysengrin's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ysengrin tries to bum rush Hensen with a series of wild strikes but Hensen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hensen throws a wild body kick that Ysengrin sees coming a mile off.
Ysengrin throws a leg kick which misses Hensen's front leg but catches the back leg as Hensen tries to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Ysengrin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hensen throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hensen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ysengrin has control of Hensen's left arm, preventing Hensen from doing any damage.
Hensen looking to pass the guard.
Hensen is working hard here to advance position.
Hensen slips nicely into half guard.
Hensen thows a huge punch but Ysengrin dodges it nicely.
Ysengrin is looking to control Hensen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ysengrin avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hensen wants to free his trapped foot but Ysengrin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ysengrin gets full guard.
Hensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Ysengrin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hensen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ysengrin is keeping the position for now.
Ysengrin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ysengrin trying to control the position.
Hensen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ysengrin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hensen works over Ysengrin with some ground and pound from guard.
Ysengrin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hensen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hensen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ysengrin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hensen tries for a kimura but Ysengrin is defending well.
Hensen is looking to take a break and control but Ysengrin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hensen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ysengrin bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
A big left from Ysengrin misses.
Hensen feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hensen misses with a leg kick
and Hensen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ysengrin punishes Hensen's body with a nice straight punch.
Ysengrin cracks Hensen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dave Ysengrin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sven Hensen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ysengrin misses with a straight right.
Hensen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ysengrin just manages to avoid it.
Hensen misses with a low kick.
Hensen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ysengrin checks it well.
Ysengrin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hensen with a body shot.
Dave Ysengrin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ysengrin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hensen was well out of range. Poor timing from Ysengrin.
Hensen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hensen.
Hensen throws a sloppy head kick and Ysengrin moves out of range easily.
Hensen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hensen lands a front kick.
Hensen shoots in for a takedown but Ysengrin shows good takedown defense.
Ysengrin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ysengrin loads up on a big right hand but Hensen slips the punch.
Hensen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hensen misses with a head kick.
Hensen moves out of range as Ysengrin strikes.
Hensen slips a straight right by Ysengrin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hensen.
Ysengrin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hensen in his tracks.
Ysengrin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hensen thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ysengrin throws a lazy uppercut
and Hensen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ysengrin's knee momentarily.
Hensen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ysengrin.
Hensen feinted with a counter takedown.
Ysengrin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ysengrin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ysengrin with a jab.
Hensen slips a jab from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin tests Hensen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ysengrin. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Hensen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hensen drops his hands momentarily and Ysengrin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hensen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hensen backing away here, and Ysengrin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ysengrin lands a big head kick that sends Hensen tumbling to the mat! Ysengrin takes a step backwards and waves Hensen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hensen is rocked!
Sven Hensen's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ysengrin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oh Hensen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ysengrin connects with a stiff jab that staggers Hensen - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dave Ysengrin!
Dave Ysengrin gave a mention to Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Sven Hensen stepped up to the mic, saying 'soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eagle Loveladdy (ranked 39 p4p, 6 weight class) and Satoshi Tanahashi (ranked 404 p4p, 57 weight class). Loveladdy comes to the cage accompanied by Snoop Lion - Here Comes The King!. Tanahashi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Blood Stain Child - Stargazer kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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32
209 lbs
31 - 7 - 0 |
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218 lbs
14 - 8 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eagle Loveladdy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Satoshi Tanahashi!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanahashi misses with a body punch
and Loveladdy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tanahashi lands with a kick to the ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tanahashi. Loveladdy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Loveladdy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice body kick there by Tanahashi.
Loveladdy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Loveladdy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Loveladdy is breathing heavily.
Tanahashi lands a high kick to the side of Loveladdy's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Tanahashi dives into guard, looking to finish.
Loveladdy is rocked!
It looks like Eagle Loveladdy has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanahashi is looking to work some ground and pound but Loveladdy has wrist control.
Tanahashi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tanahashi postures up and lands a big shot to Loveladdy's brow.
Oh Loveladdy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tanahashi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tanahashi landing with the ground and pound.
Loveladdy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tanahashi arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Loveladdy's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Satoshi Tanahashi!
Satoshi Tanahashi is the new light heavyweight champion!
Satoshi Tanahashi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Koba Wyatt (ranked 62 p4p, 7 weight class) and Lexington Snape (ranked 330 p4p, 42 weight class). Wyatt comes to the cage accompanied by Channel Zero. Snape has chosen DJ Tiësto - Carmina Burana: Remixed as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Koba Wyatt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lexington Snape!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snape throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wyatt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wyatt drops his hands momentarily and Snape takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wyatt misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Snape looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Snape tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wyatt misses with a wild body shot.
Snape tries to clinch up but Wyatt circles away and keeps his distance.
Snape tries to clinch
and Wyatt counters with a crisp one two that drops Snape! Wyatt thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Snape to his feet! Snape is in big trouble!
Snape is rocked!
Snape instigates a clinch.
Wyatt is looking to break free of the clinch but Snape has double underhooks.
Wyatt is trying to force a seperation but Snape has the dominant position.
Wyatt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Snape tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wyatt wants to get back to striking at distance but Snape won't allow it.
Wyatt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snape lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Koba Wyatt has been cut.
Snape lands with a right to the head.
Snape misses with the head strike.
Wyatt tries to break the clinch but Snape is controlling the position.
Snape prevents Wyatt from breaking the clinch.
Wyatt tries to circle away but Snape has him pinned against the cage.
Snape working aggressively here.
Wyatt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Snape lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wyatt or not.
Wyatt blocks an uppercut.
Wyatt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wyatt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Snape tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snape comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Snape crunches a lovely knee into Wyatt's ribcage.
Snape lands a hook that snaps the head of Wyatt backwards.
Snape swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt tries to break free but Snape pushes him back against the cage.
Snape scores with a shot to the side of Wyatt's head.
Snape gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snape lands a damaging elbow.
Snape pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wyatt wants to get back to striking at distance but Snape won't allow it.
Snape with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Snape will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wyatt up against the cage.
Snape will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wyatt up against the cage.
Wyatt blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wyatt has had enough of the clinch but Snape keeps him there for the moment.
Wyatt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Snape misses with a punch on the inside.
Snape missing with knees to the body.
Snape swings wildly with an uppercut but Wyatt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wyatt wants to break free but Snape has control.
Wyatt has had enough of the clinch but Snape keeps him there for the moment.
Wyatt tries to break free but Snape pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Snape on the inside.
Wyatt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Snape has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Snape closes the distance and clinches.
Snape throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wyatt blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snape has a couple of punches blocked by Wyatt.
Snape lands an elbow just above Wyatt 's eye.
Wyatt is trying to push Snape away but Snape has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wyatt is trying to push Snape away but Snape has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice left hand lands by Snape.
Wyatt tries to break the clinch but Snape is controlling the position.
Snape lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wyatt backwards.
Wyatt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wyatt. Snape does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wyatt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lexington Snape seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wyatt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snape moves in looking to clinch but Wyatt pushes him off.
Snape clinches up with Wyatt and pushes him back against the cage.
Wyatt blocks the elbow strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Snape.
Wyatt being controlled against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lexington Snape dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Koba Wyatt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Snape ducks under a wild hook from Wyatt.
Wyatt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wyatt misses with a looping left.
Snape wants to clinch.
Snape swings for the body but Wyatt moves out of range.
It looked like Wyatt was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Koba Wyatt is winning the standup battle so far.
Wyatt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Snape wants to clinch up but Wyatt keeps it at a distance.
Snape tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wyatt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Snape closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wyatt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wyatt wants to get back to striking at distance but Snape won't allow it.
Wyatt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Snape works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Snape has a couple of punches blocked by Wyatt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snape lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Snape misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wyatt.
Wyatt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Snape working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Snape.
Snape has Wyatt pressed against the cage, preventing Wyatt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Snape. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Snape.
Wyatt working hard to break the clinch.
Wyatt is trying to break the clinch but Snape has him pressed against the cage.
Snape keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wyatt's efforts to push away.
Snape misses with a body punch.
Snape misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wyatt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Snape darts in trying to clinch
and Wyatt counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Snape tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wyatt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Snape pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snape has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Snape darts in trying to clinch
letting Wyatt counter with a right hand.
Snape wants to clinch.
Wyatt appears to be looking for a big counter.
Snape tries to clinch up but Wyatt circles away and keeps his distance.
Snape gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Snape softening up his opponent with strikes, 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!
Snape misses with a punch on the inside.
Snape misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Snape.
Snape keeps control of Wyatt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Snape pushes off an throws an elbow but Wyatt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Snape keeps control of Wyatt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wyatt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Snape landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wyatt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Snape lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wyatt wants to get back to striking at distance but Snape won't allow it.
Wyatt takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wyatt is trying to break free.
Wyatt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Snape fails to land.
Wyatt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snape tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Snape swings wildly with an uppercut but Wyatt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snape comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Snape is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wyatt being controlled against the cage.
Wyatt can't break the clinch.
Snape keeps control of Wyatt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wyatt wants to break free but Snape has control.
Wyatt tries to circle away but Snape has him pinned against the cage.
Wyatt blocks a body shot from Snape.
Snape effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lexington Snape showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Koba Wyatt's cut.
That's time! Wyatt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wyatt swinging wildly here.
Wyatt takes one to the chin there.
Snape tries to clinch but Wyatt is having none of it.
Snape tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wyatt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Snape looks to clinch
and Wyatt counters with a crisp one two that drops Snape! Wyatt thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Snape to his feet! Snape is in big trouble!
Snape is still on wobbly legs! Can Wyatt finish him?
Koba Wyatt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Snape looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Snape clinches with his opponent.
Wyatt breaks the clinch.
Wyatt pounces like a tiger and cracks Snape with a vicious hook! Snape is down but not out! Wyatt follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Koba Wyatt!
Koba Wyatt retains his heavyweight title!
Koba Wyatt tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hannibal Barca (ranked 42 p4p, 7 weight class) and Grin Ribber (ranked 38 p4p, 6 weight class). Barca comes to the cage accompanied by Carthage. Ribber has chosen Ay Ay Ay as his entrance music. Hannibal Barca is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hannibal Barca!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Grin Ribber!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barca tries for a takedown but Ribber sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ribber throws out a loose jab but Barca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ribber on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barca looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ribber slips a jab from Barca.
Ribber with a jab.
Barca throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ribber sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barca dives in and scores a takedown into Ribber's guard.
Barca preventing the sweep.
Ribber is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barca is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barca sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ribber had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barca defends it easily.
Barca scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barca thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribber bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barca's guard.
Barca not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barca looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barca wants to sweep but no luck.
Barca escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ribber gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ribber is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barca tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barca looking for a guillotine here but Ribber defends easily.
Barca keeping moving, preventing Ribber from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barca is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ribber is aware though and is defending well.
Barca looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barca tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barca throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barca thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Barca throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ribber uses it to pass to side control.
Ribber looks up at the clock and then as Barca takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ribber smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ribber works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Barca is looking to reverse the position.
Ribber taking a breather here.
Barca tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barca throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Barca looking for a sweep but Ribber has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Ribber cracks Barca with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ribber lands a couple of good shots and Barca has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Barca rolls, trying to escape but Ribber keeps control of the position.
Barca trying to control the hands but Ribber won't let him.
Ribber is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Barca grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
You can see the frustration on Barca's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Barca is in bad spot here.
Ribber connects with a big shot to the side of Barca's head.
Ribber lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ribber keeps control of the position as Barca tries to break free.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribber doesn't have the hooks in and Barca manages to turn into his guard.
Ribber looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ribber wants to improve his position but instead Barca has moved into half guard.
Barca looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grin Ribber dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ribber scores with a jab to the head.
Barca throws the left hand but Ribber avoids the punch easily.
Decent striking displayed by Barca there.
Ribber on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barca throws a lazy uppercut
and Ribber counters with a right hand to the body.
Barca throws the left hand but Ribber avoids the punch easily.
Grin Ribber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribber misses with an uppercut. Barca saw that one coming.
Barca throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barca fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ribber to the ground. Barca is now in Ribber's guard.
Ribber 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.
Ribber escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barca gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barca lands a couple of elbows.
Barca is in close to Ribber's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribber has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barca can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ribber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ribber had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barca defends it easily.
Barca lands a couple of digs.
Barca cracks Ribber with a solid left hand.
Barca trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribber looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Barca passes into side control.
Ribber is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barca tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ribber is trying to improve his position.
Barca tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ribber is not content to let Barca control the position.
Ribber is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribber sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Barca trying to control the action but Ribber is working from the bottom.
Ribber moves into full guard.
Barca makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ribber has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Barca should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Ribber has tightened it up now! Barca should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Grin Ribber!
Grin Ribber is the new lightweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Grin Ribber started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Hannibal Barca was interviewed post fight and said 'I will either find a way, or make one.'.
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