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NJMMA #46: Sane v Burger PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bann Harrow (ranked 7616 p4p, 729 weight class) and Joseph Jones (ranked 7200 p4p, 713 weight class). Joseph Jones is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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213 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bann Harrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joseph Jones!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones tries to clinch but Harrow is having none of it.
Jones loses concentration momentarily and Harrow pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Jones crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Harrow finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bann Harrow!
Our winner, Bann Harrow, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rambo Tan (ranked 6634 p4p, 428 weight class) and Magyan Murko (ranked 6164 p4p, 408 weight class). Tan comes to the cage accompanied by He's a Pirate. Rambo Tan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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145 lbs
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158 lbs
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Good takedowns
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rambo Tan!
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, Magyan Murko!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Murko to the mat! Murko manages to get full guard.
Murko seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Murko has a closed guard, preventing Tan from standing up.
Tan being controlled here momentarily.
Murko's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tan wants to pass the guard but Murko is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murko seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Murko has a closed guard, preventing Tan from standing up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tan moves into the clinch successfully.
Murko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Murko has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Murko is pulling down on Tan's head. It's preventing any offense from Tan, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Murko.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tan dives in and scores a takedown into Murko's guard.
Tan trying to control the position from guard on top but Murko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murko controlling Tan's posture.
Murko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tan controls the pace.
Tan looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Murko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Murko holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murko scores with a decent looking hook.
Tan doesn't manage to clinch there - Murko circles away.
Murko lands a really nice looking cross but Tan seems unphased.
Murko gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murko looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rambo Tan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tan throws a sloppy head kick and Murko moves out of range easily.
Tan misses with a wild body shot.
Murko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murko connects with a body shot that sends Tan's belly button to the back.
Murko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murko.
Tan is looking to clinch but Murko is avoiding it.
Murko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Murko scores with a nice body kick.
Murko lands an overhand right.
Tan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murko gets back to half guard.
Rambo Tan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Murko has his hands clasped together around Tan's back. He's all about the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tan is looking to stall here but Murko recovers full guard.
Murko seems keen to control Tan's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Murko keeping moving, preventing Tan from controlling successfully.
Murko is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murko is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Murko was covering up waiting for the punch and Tan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Murko has his hands on Tan's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tan trying to control but Murko is working from the bottom.
Murko looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
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.
Tan trying to control the position from guard on top but Murko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murko can do to turn this around?
Murko controlling Tan's posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Murko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murko lands a slapping body shot.
Murko gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Magyan Murko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Tan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tan.
Murko is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Murko is looking to improve his position.
Murko keeping hold of Tan's head, controlling as best he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murko trying to control but Tan postures up.
Murko wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murko is doing well to control the position and prevent Tan from advancing to side control.
Tan prevents Murko from improving his position.
Tan content to control rather than advance.
Murko is concentrating on defense, preventing Tan from advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Murko is refusing to be controlled, as Tan sits in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Murko thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tan if he has to take too many more of those.
Tan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Murko.
Tan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murko is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tan throws a big elbow that misses.
Murko trying to control the position here.
Murko can't keep his opponent in guard - Tan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murko keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Tan is looking to take a break and control but Murko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murko is trying to get back to full guard.
Tan wants to free his trapped foot but Murko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ground and pound from Tan.
Murko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Murko.
Murko seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Murko is proving hard to escape from.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murko pulls Tan in to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rambo Tan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tan 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rambo Tan!
Rambo Tan was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Strong Strongman (ranked 8916 p4p, 266 weight class) and Eddie Kawasaki (ranked 2725 p4p, 105 weight class). Strong Strongman has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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290 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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295 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Strong Strongman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddie Kawasaki!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawasaki scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Strong Strongman has been cut.
Kawasaki gets tackled into the cage by Strongman. Strongman maintains the clinch.
Strongman misses with an elbow strike.
Strongman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kawasaki's coach down at WildBoar's Pig Pen (Strength and Conditioning) $40 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kawasaki's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kawasaki blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Strongman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kawasaki's brow.
Kawasaki avoids a wild elbow strike from Strongman.
Strongman pushes off an throws an elbow but Kawasaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kawasaki looking to stall.
Strongman throws an elbow that misses.
Kawasaki blocks an elbow strike from Strongman.
Kawasaki dodges an elbow strike from Strongman.
Strongman throws an elbow but it misses.
Kawasaki avoids a wild elbow strike from Strongman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawasaki avoids a wild elbow strike from Strongman.
A short right from Kawasaki on the inside.
Strongman pushes off an throws an elbow but Kawasaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Strongman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kawasaki blocks an elbow strike from Strongman.
Strongman misses with an elbow strike.
Kawasaki takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Eddie Kawasaki has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strongman takes a shot to the head.
Strongman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kawasaki cracks Strongman with a nice body shot.
Kawasaki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kawasaki.
Kawasaki dodges an elbow strike from Strongman.
Kawasaki lands with a right to the head.
Strongman pushes off an throws an elbow but Kawasaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Strongman throws an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kawasaki.
Strong Strongman's cut is getting worse.
With the fighters up against the cage, Strongman throws an elbow but misses.
Kawasaki manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kawasaki digs a right hand into Strongman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Strongman's gas tank.
Kawasaki has Strongman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Strongman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Strongman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kawasaki scores with a hook to the body.
Kawasaki lands with a short shot to 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!
Strongman throws an elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawasaki scores with a hook to the body.
Strongman is breathing heavily.
Kawasaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kawasaki trying to control the position but instead, Strongman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kawasaki into the cage.
Kawasaki lands with a right to the head.
Kawasaki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Kawasaki as the two fighters clinch.
Kawasaki avoids the elbow strike from Strongman, against the cage.
Kawasaki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kawasaki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Strong Strongman's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kawasaki lands with a light punch inside.
Kawasaki blocks an elbow strike from Strongman.
Kawasaki is working Strongman over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Kawasaki.
Strongman being controlled against the cage.
Kawasaki dodges an elbow strike from Strongman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strongman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kawasaki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Strongman is keeping busy.
Kawasaki lands a right hand.
Strongman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short uppercut from Kawasaki.
Kawasaki lands an uppercut.
Kawasaki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kawasaki takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Strongman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kawasaki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jeez, Strong Strongman's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kawasaki dodges an elbow strike from Strongman.
Strongman throws an elbow but it misses.
Strongman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kawasaki is defending well for now.
A nice left hand lands by Kawasaki.
Strongman lands an elbow inside that Kawasaki shrugs off.
Strongman pushes off an throws an elbow but Kawasaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Kawasaki.
Strongman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawasaki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kawasaki is looking to take this one to the mat.
Strongman misses with an elbow over the top.
Kawasaki pulls guard successfully.
Strongman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kawasaki wants to stand but Strongman is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strongman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Strongman throws a strike but Kawasaki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kawasaki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Strongman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Strongman wants to stand up but Kawasaki is controlling him.
Kawasaki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kawasaki throws an elbow that misses. Strongman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kawasaki's guard. Nice move by Strongman!
Kawasaki is looking to stand up but Strongman isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Kawasaki dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Donk. Kawasaki catches Strongman right on the button with a cross.
Kawasaki rushes Strongman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Strongman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Strongman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kawasaki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Strongman.
Strongman misses with an elbow strike.
Kawasaki avoids the elbow strike from Strongman, against the cage.
Strongman looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kawasaki stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kawasaki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kawasaki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Strong Strongman's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Eddie Kawasaki!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between French Frye (ranked 2880 p4p, 380 weight class) and Sambo Trambai (ranked 3535 p4p, 445 weight class). Frye comes to the cage accompanied by The Chainsmokers - Paris. French Frye has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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213 lbs
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218 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, French Frye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sambo Trambai!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frye thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trambai slips a jab and a cross from Frye.
Trambai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frye counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frye misses with an uppercut.
Sambo Trambai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frye moves out of range as Trambai throws a body kick.
Crunch! Trambai slams his shin into Frye's torso.
Frye fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Frye throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trambai throws a head kick that misses
and Frye counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been informed that Trambai has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trambai punishes Frye's body with a nice straight punch.
Trambai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Trambai throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trambai throws a sloppy head kick and Frye moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trambai looks to land a combination. Frye sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Frye throws a shot from downtown. Trambai moves away and avoids it.
Trambai throws a sloppy head kick and Frye moves out of range easily.
Frye scores with a jab.
Frye moves out of range as Trambai throws a body kick.
Frye swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Trambai, right into the meat.
Frye keeps the fight on the outside.
Trambai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frye was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Frye throws a hook to the side of Trambai's head but Trambai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Trambai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frye.
Trambai stalks Frye and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Frye's face. Frye staggers backwards, shaken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Trambai throws a body shot but no joy.
Frye throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trambai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Frye looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Trambai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frye.
Trambai ducks under a wild hook from Frye.
Trambai unleashes a big counter combination but Frye bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Frye avoids the head kick by Trambai.
Frye throwing a counter right hand but Trambai manages to avoid it.
Frye bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Trambai's head.
Frye takes a swing at Trambai's ribcage but misses.
Trambai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frye moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from Frye on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Frye dodges the punch combination from Trambai.
Trambai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frye throws a shot to the body.
Trambai tries to clinch but Frye moves out of range.
Trambai plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Trambai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Frye counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trambai throws a lazy head kick
and Frye counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Trambai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Trambai tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Frye misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Trambai! But no joy.
Frye is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Frye tests Trambai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Trambai falls off balance throwing a combination
and Frye counters with a straight right hand.
Trambai tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Frye cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trambai takes a swing at Frye's ribcage but misses.
Frye changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Trambai misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Frye counter with a right hand.
Trambai tries to land a front kick but Frye steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Trambai misses with a wild body shot.
Frye looks to throw the jab but Trambai is out of range.
Trambai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frye.
Trambai tries to clinch but Frye moves out of range.
Trambai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Frye stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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 French Frye will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Trambai misses with a two punch combination.
Frye appears to be looking for a big counter.
A shot to the liver by Trambai. Beautiful body shot.
Sambo Trambai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trambai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trambai misses with the combination.
A shot to the body from Trambai misses
and Frye counters with a left to the body.
Frye avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Frye wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Trambai tries to land a body kick
letting Frye counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trambai throws a nice head kick!
Trambai scores with a jab to the head.
Trambai drops Frye with a beautiful combination! Frye stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Trambai is looking for the KO!
Frye is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Trambai engages and cracks Frye with a massive lead left hook - Frye tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Trambai is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sambo Trambai!
A relieved looking Sambo Trambai thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
French Frye spoke after the fight, saying 'My manager is a dumbass muthafucka!!! Read the fucking forums now you nincompoop!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butch Vandergnaw (ranked 3813 p4p, 374 weight class) and Mikael Joshua (ranked 3321 p4p, 327 weight class). Vandergnaw kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I've Been Everywhere. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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260 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Butch Vandergnaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikael Joshua!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joshua takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Mikael Joshua has been cut.
Butch Vandergnaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vandergnaw tries to move into range but Joshua moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Butch Vandergnaw has been cut.
Joshua steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vandergnaw.
Vandergnaw digs a good hook to Joshua's body.
A swing and a miss from Vandergnaw.
Joshua misses with a hook. Vandergnaw ducked under it nicely.
Vandergnaw is looking to counter the offense by Joshua and move into the clinch.
Joshua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vandergnaw manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Vandergnaw.
Vandergnaw takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Joshua cracks Vandergnaw with an open hand slap.
Vandergnaw lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Vandergnaw.
Joshua keeps the fight on the outside.
Vandergnaw closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vandergnaw jumps guard but Joshua stands there with Vandergnaw around his waist. Vandergnaw gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Joshua tries to work over Vandergnaw's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vandergnaw jumps guard but Joshua turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vandergnaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vandergnaw pulls guard successfully.
Joshua preventing the sweep.
Vandergnaw is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Joshua stopping the sweep attempt from Vandergnaw.
Joshua is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vandergnaw seems keen to control Joshua's posture.
Vandergnaw throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vandergnaw controlling Joshua's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vandergnaw looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joshua is one step ahead there.
Vandergnaw is adopting a defensive guard.
Vandergnaw keeping moving, preventing Joshua from controlling successfully.
Vandergnaw pulls Joshua in close to prevent any damage.
Vandergnaw keeping moving, preventing Joshua from controlling successfully.
Joshua preventing the sweep.
Joshua really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vandergnaw. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vandergnaw managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joshua trying to control but Vandergnaw is working from the bottom.
Vandergnaw has control of Joshua's left arm, preventing Joshua from doing any damage.
Joshua must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vandergnaw wants to sweep here but Joshua controlling him for the moment.
Vandergnaw is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Joshua is aware though and is defending well.
Vandergnaw looking for a sweep. Not yet Vandergnaw, not yet.
Joshua sitting in guard here, content to control.
Joshua trying to control the position from guard on top but Vandergnaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vandergnaw looking for a sweep. Not yet Vandergnaw, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vandergnaw throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vandergnaw has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Joshua can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Joshua avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vandergnaw has his hands on Joshua's head, controlling the position.
Vandergnaw looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Joshua looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vandergnaw 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butch Vandergnaw dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vandergnaw pushes Joshua up against the cage in a clinch.
Vandergnaw jumps guard but Joshua turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vandergnaw working aggressively here.
Vandergnaw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vandergnaw misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Joshua.
Vandergnaw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Joshua wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vandergnaw has him pressed against the cage.
Vandergnaw is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Joshua to keep the fight standing.
Joshua throws a punch but it's blocked by Vandergnaw.
Vandergnaw digs a right hand into Joshua's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Joshua's gas tank.
Vandergnaw lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vandergnaw tries to pull guard but Joshua holds him up against the cage and eventually Vandergnaw drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Butch Vandergnaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vandergnaw softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vandergnaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joshua can do to turn this around?
Vandergnaw successfully pulls guard.
Vandergnaw wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Joshua is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vandergnaw 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vandergnaw is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Joshua has his hands clasped together but Vandergnaw extends and breaks Joshua's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Vandergnaw.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Butch Vandergnaw!
A victorious Butch Vandergnaw thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Steel (ranked 2669 p4p, 321 weight class) and Lucas Vasquez (ranked 3005 p4p, 350 weight class). Steel's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Accept- Balls to the wall. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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193 lbs
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190 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mickey Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Vasquez!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vasquez.
Vasquez shoots in for a double leg but Steel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Vasquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vasquez.
Vasquez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steel swivels and escapes.
Mickey Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Vasquez.
Vasquez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab lands there for Steel.
Vasquez looks winded!
Steel throws a body shot but no joy.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Steel. Those never looked like landing.
Despite the aggression on Vasquez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Steel throws a looping overhand right but Vasquez ducks down to avoid it.
Steel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steel works Vasquez's body with a nice hook.
Steel throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Vasquez goes down! Can Steel finish him!?
Vasquez is rocked!
Steel landing some decent shots from guard.
Vasquez is still in real trouble! Can Steel finish him?
Steel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Steel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Steel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Steel connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steel controls the pace.
Steel arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Vasquez'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 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mickey Steel!
Post fight, Mickey Steel stared into the camera and said 'Thank you, everybody. It was a hell of a ride but I'm calling it quits. It's time for me to go home. Thank you Dry for giving me the opportunity to fight for your org and thank you everybody for supporting me!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Beta Knox (ranked 1504 p4p, 141 weight class) and Max Superior (ranked 2630 p4p, 237 weight class). Knox's entrance music is Anthrax | Fight Em Till You Can't. A fine choice. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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150 lbs
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140 lbs
7 - 4 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Beta Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Superior!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Superior throws a nice looking combination but Knox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Superior rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Max Superior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox throws out a powerful jab.
Superior throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Knox misses with a body shot
enabling Superior to counter with a crisp jab.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Superior.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Superior.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox slips a straight right by Superior.
Knox appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Superior with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Superior throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Superior misses with a body shot.
Knox appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Max Superior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knox dodges the punch combination from Superior.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Superior misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Knox.
Knox makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Knox trying to control but Superior is working from the bottom.
Knox has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Knox is looking to work some ground and pound but Superior has wrist control.
Knox throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Superior is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Superior preventing the sweep.
Knox pulls Superior in to control the position.
Superior stopping the sweep attempt from Knox.
Superior stands up and waves to Knox to follow him.
Nice jab there from Superior.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of Superior 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Knox misses with a looping left.
Knox misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Superior misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Superior with a nice cross.
Superior scores with a nice right hand.
Superior darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Superior uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
It seemed like Superior was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good exchange - Knox coming out on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Superior takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Superior misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knox takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Superior gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Superior saw that one coming.
Despite the aggression on Superior's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Knox takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Knox slips under a jab.
Knox misses with a double jab.
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 Beta Knox will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Knox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Superior looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Superior counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Max Superior seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Superior throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Knox changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Superior misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Superior connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Knox connects with a right hand. Superior shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Superior. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Superior looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Knox is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Superior slips a jab from Knox.
Knox swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Superior cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Superior throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Superior throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Superior misses with a straight left.
Superior tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Superior.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox looks to land a combination. Superior sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Superior thuds his right hand into Knox's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Superior swings widly with a right hand
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Superior misses with a straight right.
Superior is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A jab from Superior misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox missing with a left hand there. Superior was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Superior was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Superior misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Superior thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Superior throws a right hand that misses
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Knox throws a poor cross that misses
and Superior cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Superior misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Superior misses with a body punch
and Knox counters with a left to the body.
Superior thows a left - swing and a miss!
Superior throws a right hand that Knox ducks under and follows up with a left that Knox also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Superior cracks Knox with an open hand slap.
Superior walks into a stiff left hand from Knox.
Knox misses with a lunging right hand
and Superior counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Superior throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Superior.
It looked like Knox was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Superior.
Superior walks into a straight right hand from Knox.
Decent striking displayed by Knox there.
Superior throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Knox staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Beta Knox will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Superior throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Superior closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Knox throws a hook but Superior blocks it.
Superior now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Superior throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Decent striking displayed by Superior there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Superior.
Good standup being displayed there by Superior as he connects with a hook.
Jab by Superior.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Superior connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Knox takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Beta Knox has been cut.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Superior misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Superior looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Knox misses with a shot to the body
and Superior counters with a straight right hand.
Superior keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Knox throws a jab when Superior was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Superior misses with an uppercut
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Superior.
A jab from Knox does it's job there.
Superior has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Knox jabs Superior right on the nose. Superior blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Superior.
Superior throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Superior displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Beta Knox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Superior is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Superior throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Superior sizes up Knox with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Superior keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Superior slips under a jab.
Superior looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Superior misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Superior.
Superior misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Superior misses with a hook
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Superior! But no joy.
Knox throws a right hand that misses
and Superior counters with a straight right hand.
Max Superior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Superior misses with a series of wild punches.
Knox lands an overhand right.
Superior misses with a hook to the body
and Knox counters with a series of strikes. Superior will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Superior comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Knox 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Beta Knox!
After winning the bout, Beta Knox thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chadwin De Chandler (ranked 2769 p4p, 329 weight class) and Runar Runarsson (ranked 1438 p4p, 187 weight class). Runar Runarsson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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26
182 lbs
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chadwin De Chandler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Runar Runarsson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Chandler keeps the fight on the outside.
Runarsson stuffs the takedown attempt from De Chandler. De Chandler gets slowly back to his feet.
Runarsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Runarsson tries to clinch
and De Chandler counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
De Chandler in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Runarsson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from De Chandler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chadwin De Chandler!
Chadwin De Chandler thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Sane (ranked 1549 p4p, 187 weight class) and Brazilian Burger (ranked 709 p4p, 92 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Burger's choice of entrance music: Sorriso Maroto - Assim Você Mata o Papai. Brazilian Burger will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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167 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Sane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brazilian Burger!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burger scores with a takedown into Sane's guard.
Sane is trying to keep Burger in close.
Burger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Burger throwing strikes from guard but Sane blocks nicely.
Sane is adopting a defensive guard.
Burger is looking to work some ground and pound but Sane has wrist control.
Burger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burger throws a big right hand that misses.
Burger is looking to work some ground and pound but Sane has wrist control.
Burger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Burger throwing strikes from guard but Sane blocks nicely.
Sane has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Burger working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burger.
Sane is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burger defends well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Burger working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Burger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Burger throwing strikes but missing.
Sane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Burger lands a couple of digs.
Burger drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sane dives on top into guard.
Burger controls Sane momentarily but Sane frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Burger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Burger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sane defends well.
Burger working for a triangle but Sane defends it easily.
Sane thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Burger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sane defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sane defends it easily.
Sane might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Burger working for submissions but it's allowed Sane to get to half guard.
Burger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sane wants to free his trapped foot but Burger is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Burger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sane tries to pass the half guard into mount. Burger knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Burger trying to hold on to Sane's head to control him but Sane postures up.
Burger works his way to full guard. Good work.
Burger keeping full guard, as Sane tries to pass.
Sane has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sane trying to control but Burger is working from the bottom.
Burger isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sane stacks Burger 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 Sane!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burger tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sane wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brazilian Burger dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Burger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sane shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Burger sprawls well. Burger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sane gets slowly back to his feet.
Burger with the counter takedown but Sane avoids it easily.
Sane takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Burger lands a nice looking body shot.
Burger connects with a right hand. Sane shakes it off.
Burger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sane went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sane is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Burger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sane tries to avoid it but Burger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sane to the ground. Sane escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sane half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Burger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sane manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burger lands a glancing blow to the side of Sane's head.
Nice shot lands for Burger.
Burger shoots in for a takedown but Sane shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sane on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sane dives in for a single leg takedown but Burger sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And Burger tries to counter it with a takedown but Sane pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Justin Sane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burger clobbers Sane with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Sane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burger scores with a jab to the body.
Burger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Burger catches Sane with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheers as Burger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sane doesn't seem phased though.
Brazilian Burger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sane shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burger but Burger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Burger moves into range and connects with a jab.
Burger takes a swing at Sane's ribcage but misses.
Burger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sane sprawls well. Sane wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Burger gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sane takes one to the side of the head.
Sane closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Burger quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sane wants to pass the guard but Burger is defending well.
Burger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burger looking for submissions off his back.
Burger looking for submissions off his back.
Burger with the active half guard here but Sane passes nicely into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burger keeps working.
Sane is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Burger is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sane wants to control but Burger is keeping him busy.
Sane looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Burger is trying to improve his position.
Sane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burger keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Burger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Burger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sane tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sane is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Burger has escaped the position, nice work there.
Burger sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brazilian Burger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Burger shoots in but Sane avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Burger closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sane tries to roll over but Burger keeps him under control.
Sane blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burger.
Burger wants to free his trapped foot but Sane is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sane looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sane on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sane is looking to improve his position.
Burger working the head and body with strikes.
Burger working Sane over with strikes.
Burger working the head and body with strikes.
Sane is defending against the submission attempts here by Burger.
Burger is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sane doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Burger.
Sane gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burger lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burger with a nice head shot there.
Burger sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sane's guard.
Burger working Sane over with strikes.
Burger is looking for a kimura but Sane is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Burger to get the leverage.
Burger scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Burger connects with a nice short shot to Sane's temple.
Burger seems to be working for a kimura but Sane defends the submission attempt.
Burger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sane regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Burger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sane is on top in guard.
Burger working for a triangle but Sane defends it easily.
Brazilian Burger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Burger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burger isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sane stacks Burger 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 Sane!
Sane tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Burger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brazilian Burger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sane wants to control but Burger is keeping him busy.
Burger manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sane wants to pass the guard but Burger is defending well.
Justin Sane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sane pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brazilian Burger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Burger 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brazilian Burger!
Brazilian Burger decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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