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Torca Fight Night II PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Dawson (ranked 8108 p4p, 241 weight class) and Ba Ba (ranked 6701 p4p, 214 weight class). Ba Ba 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Dawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ba Ba!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawson tries to clinch but Ba is having none of it.
Ba scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Johnny Dawson has been cut.
Ba misses with a takedown attempt - Dawson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ba digs a good hook to Dawson's body.
Dawson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice straight punches there by Ba. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ba sizes up Dawson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ba lands with a shot to the body.
Dawson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dawson wants it to stay on the feet.
Ba scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ba lands a two punch combo.
Dawson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnny Dawson's cut is getting worse.
Ba connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dawson walks into a jab.
Jab, jab by Ba - just one landing.
Ba catches Dawson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ba has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dawson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ba moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dawson really is a fat lump.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ba with a nice cross.
Johnny Dawson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ba moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ba swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dawson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ba throws a good cross that connects.
Ba lands a big shot that drops Dawson! Can he finish him?
Dawson is rocked!
Dawson controls Ba momentarily but Ba frees himself.
Dawson being controlled here, momentarily.
Ba stands up over Dawson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dawson is trying to control the position but Ba postures up.
Ba engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ba looking to sit in guard and control but Dawson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dawson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ba has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dawson is controlling the pace.
Ba tries to get to full guard but Dawson has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dawson is keen to just control but Ba is a slippery customer.
Ba wants to control but Dawson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dawson wants to pass to mount but Ba is defending the position.
Dawson stalling.
Dawson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ba Ba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Dawson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dawson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dawson closes the distance and clinches up with Ba, looking for a takedown. Dawson pushes Ba against the cage but Ba circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dawson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ba swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ba lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dawson backs up against the cage.
Jeez, Johnny Dawson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Ba uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dawson has time to react.
Dawson moves in looking to clinch but Ba pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ba is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Johnny Dawson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ba Ba!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nica Tunika (ranked 7691 p4p, 676 weight class) and Antonio Silva (ranked 6847 p4p, 636 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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179 lbs
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185 lbs
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nica Tunika!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Silva!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Silva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Silva.
Silva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Silva throws out a loose jab but Tunika uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Tunika.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tunika or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva, which made it look bad.
Silva connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tunika darts in and clinches Silva up against the cage.
Tunika will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Silva up against the cage.
Silva's coach down at Boomerang!! ELITE Fighters was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Silva's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A short right from Silva on the inside.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva misses with a double jab
and Tunika counters with a series of strikes. Silva will be more careful next time no doubt.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tunika paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Tunika on that attempt.
It seemed like Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tunika looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Silva lands with an uppercut that bounces Tunika off the cage and back into range.
Tunika lets loose with a powerful body kick. Silva will feel that in the morning.
Silva gets tackled into the cage by Tunika. Tunika maintains the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
Tunika's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva misses with an uppercut.
Tunika fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Silva gets tackled into the cage by Tunika. Tunika maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva breaks from the clinch.
Tunika has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tunika there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tunika fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Silva to the ground. Tunika is now in Silva's guard.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tunika is controlling him.
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tunika passes into half guard.
Tunika seems to be working for a kimura but Silva defends the submission attempt.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to get back to is feet but Tunika passes into side control.
Silva pushes Tunika away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tunika gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Silva is trying to control Tunika's posture but Tunika avoids it.
Silva bucks up and tries to throw Tunika off but instead Tunika has got his back!
Tunika trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Tunika is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Silva defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Silva looking very determined here, making life difficult for Tunika.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Tunika controlling the positon.
Tunika gets his hands free as Silva looks to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Tunika looking for the choke from the back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tunika is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Silva is defending well though. Tunika let's go of the attempt for now.
Tunika has the hooks in. Silva is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Tunika just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Tunika seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Silva for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nica Tunika will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Silva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Silva.
Tunika tries to clinch up
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tunika avoids the head kick by Silva.
Tunika is looking for a counter combo.
Tunika misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Tunika is looking to clinch.
Nica Tunika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tunika tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily
and Silva counters with a two punch combo.
Tunika tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tunika tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva has closed the distance and engaged Tunika in a clinch.
Tunika blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva has had enough of the clinch but Tunika keeps him there for the moment.
Tunika wants to stall.
Tunika is trying to maintain a safe position but Silva gets an underhook and turns Tunika into the cage.
Tunika manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tunika trying to control the position here.
Tunika is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tunika. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva is looking to stand up but Tunika won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tunika is keeping the position for now.
Silva wants to get up but he can't break Tunika's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Silva trying to control but Tunika is working from the bottom.
Silva throws an elbow that misses. Tunika uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Silva's guard. Nice move by Tunika!
Tunika working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tunika passes into half guard.
Tunika is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tunika has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Silva missing with punches from the bottom.
Tunika prevents Silva from standing back up.
Tunika trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Tunika working the head and body with strikes.
Silva is trying to stand.
Tunika wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.
Ground and pound from Tunika.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tunika lands with a punch from half guard.
Silva is looking to escape.
Silva kicks off Tunika and gets to his feet.
Tunika moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Tunika on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nica Tunika. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A quick step to the side and Tunika tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tunika shoots in but no luck this time.
Tunika darts in trying to clinch
and Silva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Silva throws a low kick, looking for Tunika's leg but Tunika calmly moves out of range.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva throws out a counter right but Tunika avoids it with no problem.
Tunika doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nica Tunika is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tunika uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tunika shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Silva has his foot on Tunika's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tunika works his way back into a safe position though.
Tunika wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tunika is standing up over Silva. Silva looks to escape but Tunika dives into side control.
Silva explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tunika is looking to clinch.
Tunika with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a two punch combo.
Tunika tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tunika takes one to the side of the head.
Tunika takes one to the side of the head.
Silva's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tunika under the eye.
Silva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tunika tries to clinch but Silva moves away
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab lands there for Silva.
Tunika clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tunika's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Silva is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tunika is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a nice uppercut.
Silva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Silva.
Silva scores with a body shot.
Antonio Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tunika takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tunika tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Silva might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Silva has managed to clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Silva.
Silva is stalling here.
Tunika breaks the clinch.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tunika shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nica Tunika. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tunika moves into the clinch.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Tunika blocks with his arms.
Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Silva scores with a shot to the side of Tunika's head.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Antonio Silva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tunika has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Silva after a bit of a struggle.
Tunika escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from Tunika misses its intended target.
Tunika closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Tunika manages to pass to side control.
Tunika not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tunika seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tunika scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Tunika is looking for a kimura here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tunika seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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!
Tunika is controlling the pace.
Silva pushes Tunika off and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Silva!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Minkki Jakku (ranked 7454 p4p, 456 weight class) and Will Silva (ranked 25892 p4p, 537 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Minkki Jakku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Will Silva!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jakku has closed the distance and engaged Silva in a clinch.
Silva is trying to break free.
Jakku slowing the pace effectively.
Jakku keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silva's efforts to push away.
Jakku pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva sizes up Jakku with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jakku fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Silva sprawls well initially but Jakku persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jakku is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jakku seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Silva for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jakku is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Jakku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakku wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well.
Jakku is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silva is just riding it out for now. Jakku eventually gives up the hold.
Jakku wants to free his trapped foot but Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.
Silva is looking to get back to full guard here but Jakku has managed to pass to side control instead.
Jakku decides to stand up, so the ref orders Silva to his feet.
Silva wants to clinch up but Jakku keeps it at a distance.
Jakku is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jakku moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silva throws a leg kick but Jakku sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jakku decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jakku is taking a breather. Silva says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jakku stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Silva to get to his feet.
Jakku shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jakku decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
A jab-cross combination lands for Silva and sends Jakku crashing to the mat! Silva follows him down to the mat - Jakku regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
It looks like Minkki Jakku has been cut.
Jakku is pressing down on Silva's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jakku pulls Silva in to control the position.
Jakku lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakku controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jakku thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jakku is stalling in the full guard.
Jakku works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Silva tries to roll over but Jakku keeps him under control.
Jakku is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jakku is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jakku seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Silva is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Minkki Jakku!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bocky Ralboa (ranked 25855 p4p, 685 weight class) and Miles Bridges (ranked 9120 p4p, 663 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bocky Ralboa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miles Bridges!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ralboa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bridges feints the counter takedown.
Bridges scores with a takedown into Ralboa's guard.
Ralboa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bridges controls the pace.
Ralboa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bridges on the ground.
Bridges working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
My spies in Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center inform me that Bridges has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bridges tries to free his leg and advance position but Ralboa is retaining full guard.
Bridges trying to control but Ralboa is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bridges drops back looking for a leg! Ralboa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ralboa manages to kick Bridges off! Bridges jumps back into Ralboa's guard.
Bridges stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ralboa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bridges trying to control the position from guard on top but Ralboa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ralboa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bridges throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ralboa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bridges closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ralboa quickly recovers to half guard.
Ralboa won't allow Bridges to pass to mount.
Bridges is taking a breather. Ralboa says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bridges working Ralboa over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bridges trying to control the pace.
Ralboa pushes Bridges off but Bridges dives into side control.
Bridges advances to mount.
Ralboa takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bridges has control of Ralboa's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ralboa regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bridges throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ralboa is squirming around, avoiding Bridges's attempts to control the action.
Bridges fails to advance to Ralboa's back.
Bridges is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ralboa has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Bridges thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bridges sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bridges with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Bridges lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ralboa hang on?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ralboa really wants to buck Bridges off and get back to his feet.
Bridges with shots to the head and body - Ralboa looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miles Bridges dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ralboa slips a straight right by Bridges.
Bridges falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ralboa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Ralboa. That snapped Bridges's head back.
Ralboa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bridges.
Ralboa throws a series of strikes that have Bridges backpedaling.
Bridges takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bridges takes one to the side of the head.
Bridges throws a push kick but Ralboa slaps the foot to one side.
Ralboa lands a jab to Bridges's midsection.
Bridges uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ralboa.
Ralboa misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ralboa avoids the body shot from Bridges.
Bridges closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bridges is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ralboa is just riding it out for now. Bridges eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ralboa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bridges.
Bridges is breathing heavily.
Bridges slows the pace down in half guard.
Bridges wants to free his trapped foot but Ralboa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bridges missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ralboa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ralboa is not content to let Bridges control the position.
Bridges passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ralboa!
Ralboa wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bridges.
Ralboa wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bridges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bridges postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ralboa looks a forlorn figure.
Ralboa is rocked!
Bridges cracks Ralboa with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miles Bridges!
A very excited looking Miles Bridges 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton Pursov (ranked 7509 p4p, 229 weight class) and Axl Rotten (ranked 8289 p4p, 246 weight class). Anton Pursov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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280 lbs
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280 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Pursov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Axl Rotten!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pursov tries to clinch up.
Rotten fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pursov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rotten is fending him off so far but Pursov persists. Nope, Rotten circles away and we're back to standing.
Pursov moves away from the strike by Rotten.
Pursov tries to close the distance and clinch but Rotten swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pursov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rotten turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rotten circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pursov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rotten lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Rotten.
Pursov is breathing heavily.
Rotten lands a body shot.
Rotten scores with the left hand. Pursov knows he should have avoided that one.
Rotten getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Anton Pursov has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pursov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rotten.
Pursov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rotten finds it's way round the side to connect with Pursov's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotten dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pursov. That did some damage!
Pursov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rotten paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rotten digs a good hook to Pursov's body.
Rotten throws a front kick that sends Pursov stumbling back into the cage.
Rotten throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pursov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rotten bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pursov's head.
Rotten chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rotten plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rotten feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pursov's calf.
Rotten thumps Pursov with a low kick.
Pursov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rotten. That one must have hurt.
Rotten turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Pursov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pursov walks into a left hand.
Rotten fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pursov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pursov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rotten.
Rotten looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rotten throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rotten displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Anton Pursov's cut is getting worse.
Rotten lands a jab-cross combination.
Rotten lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pursov takes a step back to recover.
Axl Rotten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rotten scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rotten is looking to slow Pursov down with leg kicks.
Rotten throws a one two combo.
Anton Pursov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rotten scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pursov drops his hands momentarily and Rotten takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rotten lands with a shot to the body.
Rotten throws a nice head kick!
Pursov is rocked!
Rotten lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Pursov - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Rotten!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Axl Rotten!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Teem OReilly (ranked 5724 p4p, 588 weight class) and Conor Moccgregor (ranked 5019 p4p, 534 weight class). Moccgregor comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Victor kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Teem OReilly has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Teem OReilly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor Moccgregor!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moccgregor walks into a jab.
OReilly scores with a shot to the body.
OReilly pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Moccgregor back to the cage. OReilly follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
OReilly looks to land a combination but Moccgregor avoids it well.
Moccgregor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Moccgregor shoots for a double leg takedown but OReilly sprawls well. He's pushed Moccgregor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
OReilly appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Moccgregor or perhaps it was just good defense by OReilly, which made it look bad.
OReilly lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
OReilly throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Moccgregor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OReilly sizes up Moccgregor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Moccgregor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Teem OReilly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Moccgregor.
Moccgregor ducks right into an uppercut from OReilly.
Moccgregor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Moccgregor takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
OReilly lands with an uppercut that bounces Moccgregor off the cage and back into range.
OReilly lands with an overhand left.
OReilly is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OReilly lands a glancing blow to the side of Moccgregor's head.
Moccgregor has his takedown stuffed
and OReilly counters with a three punch combo that has Moccgregor backing up. Moccgregor nods at OReilly to acknowledge the strikes.
Moccgregor looks winded!
OReilly connects with a jab.
A left lands for OReilly.
Moccgregor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
OReilly is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Moccgregor misses with a double jab
and OReilly counters with a left and a right that stings Moccgregor.
Moccgregor tries to bum rush OReilly with a series of wild strikes but OReilly uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A lazy left from OReilly finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OReilly throws a quick inside leg kick.
OReilly drops Moccgregor with a beautiful combination! Moccgregor stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - OReilly is looking for the KO!
Moccgregor is rocked!
OReilly connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Moccgregor out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Teem OReilly!
The defeated Conor Moccgregor had this to say: 'My opponent was the better man, but best believe this is not the end of my story.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Giles (ranked 7963 p4p, 628 weight class) and Derek Payne (ranked 2848 p4p, 303 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Derek Payne enters the cage!
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280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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245 lbs
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Good 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brandon Giles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Derek Payne!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giles is looking to clinch but Payne is avoiding it.
Payne drives through and clinches with Giles against the cage.
Giles misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Payne.
Payne scores with a nice hook to the head.
Payne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Payne lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Giles or not.
Giles is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Giles has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Payne is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Payne makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Giles is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Payne - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Payne.
Payne tries for a takedown. No joy.
Payne lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Payne lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Giles.
Payne lands a hook that snaps the head of Giles backwards.
Payne lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Payne scores with a nice short uppercut.
A hook to the body from Payne.
Payne digs a right hand underneath Giles's ribcage. Giles let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Payne is leaning against Giles and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Payne lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Giles or not.
Payne lands with a right to the head.
Giles could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Payne works on Giles's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Payne.
Payne lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Payne.
Payne gets through Giles's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Payne scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Payne.
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!
Payne lands a shot to the body.
Payne lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Payne on the inside.
Payne lands a body shot.
Payne works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Payne.
Payne throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Giless head.
A hook to the body from Payne.
Payne lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Giles or not.
Payne is working Giles over against the cage.
Payne lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Giles or not.
Payne throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Payne.
Payne lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Payne presses Giles against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Payne lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Giles is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Payne.
Oh Giles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Payne.
Payne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Giles backwards.
A right hand to the body from Payne.
Payne lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Giles or not.
Payne pushes Giles against the cage. Payne is working some dirty boxing. Payne pushes off with a quick right hook! Giles goes down! Giles tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Payne moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek Payne!
A relieved looking Derek Payne thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evan Andrews (ranked 8751 p4p, 763 weight class) and Jeremiah Doucet (ranked 8891 p4p, 767 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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25
208 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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25
218 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Evan Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremiah Doucet!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews tries to sprawl but Doucet drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Andrews makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Andrews tries for a takedown but Doucet sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Andrews gets a takedown into half guard.
Doucet wants to stand back up but Andrews manages to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrews trying to control the action but Doucet is working from the bottom.
Andrews staying calm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doucet throws Andrews to one side and escapes!
Doucet drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Doucet content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Andrews wants to get back to his feet but Doucet is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Doucet throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Andrews works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Andrews utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Doucet with a nice head shot there.
Andrews on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Andrews tries to get out of the position.
Doucet lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doucet loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Doucet postures up and lands a big shot to Andrews's brow.
Andrews has Doucet pulled in close to control his posture.
Doucet scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Andrews is breathing heavily.
Doucet postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Andrews is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doucet postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Andrews covers up, he's hurt! Doucet keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Doucet and the ref steps in to end the fight! Doucet can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremiah Doucet!
An out of breath Jeremiah Doucet thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Evan Andrews spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm going to get better after this performance'.
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