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NJMMA #48: 135 Semi Finals PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Titus Branch (ranked 4163 p4p, 454 weight class) and Adriano Conte (ranked 4542 p4p, 485 weight class). Conte has chosen Giuseppe Verdi - Requiem as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 Los Angeles, Titus Branch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Adriano Conte!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Branch has his takedown stuffed
and Conte counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Titus Branch has been cut.
Branch tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Conte defends well and Branch ends up having to push Conte into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Branch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Conte avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Titus Branch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Branch closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Branch lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conte wants to hit a switch here but Branch passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Conte there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conte is in all sorts of trouble here.
Conte has given up his back. Will we see Branch going for some submissions?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conte defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
I really don't envy Conte right now.
Conte defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Branch is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Conte knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Conte for a finish.
Branch struggling to keep hold of the position.
Conte rolls, trying to escape but Branch keeps control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conte tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Conte tries to reverse the position but Branch maintains control.
Branch working for a submission but Conte is keeping him at bay.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Conte bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Conte trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Branch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Conte is aware though and is defending well.
Conte not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Conte tries to free his leg and advance position but Branch is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branch managing to control the position.
Conte stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Branch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Branch wants to stand but Conte is controlling the position.
Conte looking to pass the guard.
Branch keeping moving, preventing Conte from controlling successfully.
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.
Conte wants to pass the guard but Branch is keeping the position.
Conte is still trying to improve position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Conte trying to control but Branch is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Conte lands a leg kick that knocks Branch off balance momentarily.
Branch tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Conte defends well and Branch ends up having to push Conte into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Conte keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Branch closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Branch lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Branch pushing down on Conte's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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 Titus Branch will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Titus Branch's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Branch has his takedown stuffed
and Conte counters with a two punch combo.
Conte with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Branch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Branch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Branch shoots for a double leg takedown but Conte sprawls well. He's pushed Branch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Conte swats away the attempt to clinch by Branch.
Branch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Branch doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Conte counters with a big right hand! Oh Branch is in trouble here! Conte follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adriano Conte!
Adriano Conte thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sanka Coffie (ranked 3389 p4p, 162 weight class) and Sergei Petrov (ranked 3991 p4p, 189 weight class). Coffie comes to the cage accompanied by Rise Above It. Sanka Coffie is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sanka Coffie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergei Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Coffie's head but Coffie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coffie tries to clinch there but Petrov circles away.
Petrov slips under a jab from Coffie.
Coffie wants to clinch.
Coffie misses with a hook. Petrov ducked under it nicely.
Petrov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Coffie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coffie seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Petrov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Coffie moves away from the strike by Petrov.
Coffie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Coffie lands a nice shot that snaps Petrov's head back.
Petrov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Coffie misses the target.
It seemed like Petrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coffie throws a hook but Petrov avoids it easily.
Coffie scores with a punch to the head.
Coffie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
Coffie lands with a nice combination. Petrov backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coffie swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coffie slips under a jab from Petrov.
Coffie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Coffie misses the shot to the body.
Petrov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Coffie throws an overhand right that lands on Petrov's shoulder, as Petrov tries to avoid the shot.
Coffie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Petrov on the side of the head.
Petrov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Coffie connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Petrov scrambles back to his feet.
Coffie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coffie throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A slow jab from Coffie misses its intended target.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Coffie's head but Coffie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petrov slips under a jab from Coffie.
Coffie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Petrov connects with a single shot there.
Coffie throws a series of punches but Petrov moves out of range.
Coffie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Coffie saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Coffie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Coffie is out of range.
Petrov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coffie looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov misses with a hook
and Coffie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Coffie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrov throws a shot to the body.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Coffie sizes up Petrov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sanka Coffie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coffie works the jab nicely.
Petrov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Coffie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
A little feinted left hand from Coffie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Coffie works the jab nicely.
Petrov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Coffie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Coffie stuns Petrov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters circling - Coffie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coffie.
Coffie tries to counter by clinching up but Petrov breaks away and moves out of range.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Coffie saw that one coming.
Nice shot lands for Coffie.
Coffie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Petrov.
Coffie throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov throws out a counter right but Coffie avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov with a jab.
Petrov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Coffie ducks down to avoid it.
Petrov slips under a jab from Coffie.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Coffie.
Coffie is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Coffie misses with a hook.
Coffie shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Petrov needs to keep his hands up - Coffie had a free shot at his head there.
Coffie slips a straight right by Petrov.
A slow jab from Coffie misses its intended target.
Petrov slips a jab from Coffie.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrov! But no joy.
Coffie is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Coffie moves in looking to clinch but Petrov pushes him off.
Petrov throws a jab when Coffie was well out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Petrov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Coffie misses.
Petrov misses with a hook. Coffie ducked under it nicely.
Coffie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Coffie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A big right from Coffie misses.
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!
Petrov defending well as Coffie loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coffie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Petrov.
Coffie cracks Petrov with an open hand slap.
Coffie misses with a straight left.
Coffie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, jab by Coffie - just one landing.
Coffie slips a jab from Petrov.
Petrov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Petrov moves out of range as Coffie strikes.
Coffie scores with a hook.
Coffie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Coffie.
No joy there for Coffie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Coffie looks to land a right hand but Petrov moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov digs a good hook to Coffie's body.
Petrov slips a jab from Coffie.
Coffie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
A decent looking cross lands there for Coffie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sanka Coffie dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Petrov misses with a looping right.
A big right from Petrov misses.
Coffie scores with a nice strike.
Good standup being displayed there by Coffie as he connects with a hook.
Petrov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Coffie.
Petrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Petrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Danga de danga de dang - Coffie scores with a four punch combination!
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coffie.
Coffie lands a jab to the head.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Coffie moved out of range nicely.
Petrov moves away from the strike by Coffie.
Coffie ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Petrov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Coffie has got the better of the exchanges.
Coffie throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
Coffie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coffie lands a slapping body shot.
Coffie throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Coffie is out of range.
Sanka Coffie is winning the standup battle so far.
Coffie listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coffie lands a jab to the nose.
Petrov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Coffie slips the punch.
Coffie ducks right into an uppercut from Petrov.
Petrov scores with a sloppy right hand. Coffie should have avoided that one.
Coffie drives through and clinches with Petrov against the cage.
Petrov taking a breather.
Petrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petrov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Coffie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coffie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrov can do to turn this around?
Petrov working aggressively here.
Coffie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coffie swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrov.
Petrov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov tries to pull guard but Coffie won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Coffie fails to land.
Petrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coffie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Coffie lands a nice uppercut.
Petrov blocking some punches.
Coffie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coffie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Coffie.
Petrov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Petrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coffie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petrov misses with a body punch.
Petrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coffie's elbow.
Petrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Coffie.
Coffie misses with the head strike.
Coffie has a couple of punches blocked by Petrov.
Coffie blocks a body shot from Petrov.
Coffie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coffie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coffie lands a left hand.
Coffie lands a shoulder strike.
Petrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coffie blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petrov misses with a punch on the inside.
Petrov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Coffie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Coffie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Coffie lands a right hand.
Coffie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Coffie slips under a jab from Petrov.
Coffie misses with a double jab
and Petrov counters with a nice body shot.
Coffie throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Coffie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Petrov circles away quickly and effectively.
Petrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coffie.
Petrov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Coffie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coffie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
An attempted straight right counter from Coffie misses the target.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Coffie moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Coffie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Coffie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Coffie.
Petrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Petrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Petrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Coffie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Petrov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Coffie misses with an uppercut. Petrov saw that one coming.
Coffie blocks a jab.
Coffie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Coffie ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Coffie lands a nice hook to Petrov's body. Petrov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Coffie misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov moves out of range of the leg kick from Coffie.
Petrov blocks a jab.
Coffie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Petrov lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sanka Coffie dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Good shot there by Coffie.
A jab from Petrov does it's job there.
Coffie slips under a jab from Petrov.
Coffie throws a hook to the side of Petrov's head but Petrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Coffie scores with a crisp jab that stopped Petrov in his tracks.
A big right from Petrov misses.
Coffie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Petrov misses the jab.
Coffie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Petrov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Petrov slips a straight right by Coffie.
Coffie with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Coffie misses the target.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Coffie slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Coffie darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Coffie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Petrov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Coffie works over Petrov's head and body with a nice combination.
Petrov throws a hook but Coffie avoids it easily.
Coffie takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Coffie throws a hook to the side of Petrov's head but Petrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coffie.
Coffie misses with a looping right.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Coffie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coffie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Coffie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrov moves away from the strike by Coffie.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Coffie seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Coffie punishes Petrov's body with a nice straight punch.
Coffie avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Coffie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Coffie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
Coffie misses with a looping left.
Coffie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Petrov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sergei Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coffie lands a jab to the nose.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coffie.
A big left from Coffie misses.
Petrov throws out a counter right but Coffie avoids it with no problem.
Petrov lands with an overhand left.
A big left from Petrov misses.
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
Petrov slips a straight right by Coffie.
Coffie with a nice cross.
Coffie thuds his right hand into Petrov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coffie manages to avoid it.
Petrov misses with a right hand
and Coffie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
Coffie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Petrov throws a lazy uppercut
and Coffie counters with a nice uppercut.
Coffie staying out of range there.
Coffie tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Petrov is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coffie throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
Petrov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Coffie drops his hands momentarily and Petrov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Petrov takes one to the side of the head.
Petrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Coffie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
A left lands for Coffie.
Coffie clinches with his opponent.
Petrov blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Coffie.
Coffie throws a punch but it's blocked by Petrov.
Coffie blocks an uppercut.
Coffie throws a punch but it's blocked by Petrov.
Coffie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petrov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Petrov fails to land.
Coffie gets through Petrov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Coffie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coffie blocks an uppercut.
Coffie lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coffie stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Petrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coffie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanka Coffie has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coffie.
Coffie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Petrov working aggressively here.
Coffie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Coffie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coffie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
Petrov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Coffie misses with a punch on the inside.
Petrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Coffie.
Sanka Coffie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sanka Coffie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Coffie has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sanka Coffie!
After the fight, Sanka Coffie was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Keith Hector (ranked 3729 p4p, 178 weight class) and Uchimura Nakata (ranked 4465 p4p, 208 weight class). Uchimura Nakata 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Keith Hector!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uchimura Nakata!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakata fails with a takedown attempt.
Hector throwing a counter right hand but Nakata manages to avoid it.
Hector is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nakata.
Nakata has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hector swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nakata closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hector's guard.
Nakata with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nakata trying to control the position from guard on top but Hector is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hector is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Chris Leben Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Nakata missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nakata throws a strike but Hector rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hector stopping the sweep attempt from Nakata.
Hector drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hector jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nakata looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakata tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nakata controlling Hector's posture.
Nakata 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 two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nakata is pulling down on Hector's head. It's preventing any offense from Hector, at least for the moment.
Nakata wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nakata looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hector is fending him off so far but Nakata persists. Nope, Hector circles away and we're back to standing.
Nakata misses with a takedown
enabling Hector to counter with a crisp jab.
Keith Hector has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uchimura Nakata.
Nice takedown defense from Hector. No joy for Nakata on that attempt.
Hector lands with a straight right. Nakata didn't see that one coming.
Nice shot by Hector.
Nakata misses with a body shot.
Hector throws a jab when Nakata was well out of range.
Nakata slips a jab from Hector.
Hector misses with a jab, cross combination.
And Nakata tries to counter it with a takedown but Hector pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hector scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hector gets caught napping as Nakata dives in and scores a takedown. Hector manages to retain guard.
Nakata trying to control the position from guard on top but Hector is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hector tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hector trying to keep a closed guard but Nakata is proving a slippery customer.
Hector wants to sweep but no luck.
Nakata throwing strikes but missing.
Hector looking to control.
Nakata with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nakata lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hector controlling Nakata's posture.
Hector avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hector is trying to control the position but Nakata postures up.
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.
Nakata postures up and lands a big shot to Hector's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakata is working Hector over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hector bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nakata's guard.
Nakata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nakata is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nakata has Hector pulled in close to control his posture.
Nakata wants to sweep here but Hector controlling him for the moment.
Nakata keeps trying to improve his position.
Nakata manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hector manages to get himself to full guard.
Nakata distracts Hector with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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 Keith Hector will probably get the nod.
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.
Nakata looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nakata staying out of range there.
Hector with a hook.
Nakata shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hector is trying to defend but Nakata finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nakata takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nakata lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nakata thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hector tries to get to full guard but Nakata has control of the leg.
Hector manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakata trying to control the position from guard on top but Hector is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakata might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hector haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hector thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Nakata works over Hector with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakata connects with a couple of short punches.
Nakata must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nakata throwing strikes but missing.
Nakata works over Hector with some ground and pound from guard.
Hector has momentary wrist control but Nakata slips an elbow through the middle.
Nakata lands a couple of digs.
Hector pulls Nakata in close to his closed guard and prevents Nakata from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nakata cracks Hector with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakata stands and throws Hector's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nakata landing a few strikes.
Nakata is chipping away with strikes.
Hector is rocked!
Nakata is working Hector over with some ground and pound from side control.
Oh Hector is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hector can't do much from the bottom here.
Nakata works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hector is looking for a sweep.
Nakata trying to control the action but Hector is working from the bottom.
Nakata scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nakata working the ground and pound.
Nakata looks up at the clock and then as Hector takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nakata smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Nakata scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Hector is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Nakata can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uchimura Nakata!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tonaka Watawaka (ranked 3663 p4p, 409 weight class) and Ross Warring (ranked 2796 p4p, 327 weight class). Watawaka kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Native American Flute & Drums. Tonaka Watawaka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tonaka Watawaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ross Warring!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watawaka clinches up against the cage.
Watawaka prevents a body shot from Warring.
Watawaka working aggressively here.
Watawaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Watawaka is struggling to control the position.
Watawaka misses with a punch to the body.
Watawaka is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Watawaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Watawaka.
Watawaka works on Warring's body with a couple of short punches.
Warring's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Watawaka.
Warring has Watawaka pressed against the cage.
Warring throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watawaka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Warring misses with the head strike.
Warring blocks an uppercut.
Watawaka blocks an uppercut.
Watawaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Watawaka is working Warring over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Watawaka fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watawaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Watawaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Watawaka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Warring scores with a shot to the side of Watawaka's head.
Warring misses with the head strike.
Watawaka leaning against his opponent.
Warring struggles to land a body shot inside as Watawaka controls his hands.
Warring has a couple of punches blocked by Watawaka.
Warring's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Warring misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Warring.
Watawaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Watawaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Warring's elbow.
Warring is leaning against Watawaka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Watawaka looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Warring misses with a hook from the clinch.
Warring misses with a body punch.
Watawaka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Warring working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Watawaka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watawaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Warring's elbow.
Warring lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warring's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Warring digs a right hand underneath Watawaka's ribcage. Watawaka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Watawaka.
Watawaka is working Warring over against the cage.
Watawaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Warring gets through Watawaka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Warring tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Watawaka lands with a right to the head.
Watawaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Warring uses good head movement to avoid it.
Watawaka blocks an uppercut.
Watawaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Warring lands a left hand that snaps the head of Watawaka backwards.
Warring prevents a body shot from Watawaka.
Watawaka misses with the head strike.
Watawaka misses with the head strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watawaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Watawaka misses with a punch to the body.
Warring lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Warring working aggressively here.
Warring scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Watawaka lands a body punch.
Watawaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Warring controls his hands.
Watawaka misses with a body punch.
Warring lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Watawaka lands with a light punch inside.
Watawaka blocks an uppercut.
Watawaka misses with the head strike.
Watawaka blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Watawaka.
Warring lands an uppercut.
Watawaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Warring doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Warring.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warring misses with a hook from the clinch.
Warring lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Watawaka backwards.
Warring working aggressively here.
Warring blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warring lands a left hand.
A short left from Warring.
Watawaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Warring lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Watawaka or not.
Watawaka being controlled against the cage.
Warring working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Watawaka has a couple of punches blocked by Warring.
Warring tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Warring working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Watawaka blocks an uppercut.
Watawaka throws a head punch that misses.
Watawaka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Warring or not.
Watawaka lands a nice uppercut.
Watawaka lands with a light punch inside.
Watawaka lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Warring.
Watawaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Watawaka cracks Warring with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Warring.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Warring dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Warring throws a hook but Watawaka avoids it easily.
Watawaka has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Warring throws a hook but Watawaka avoids it easily.
Watawaka blocks a jab.
Watawaka moves into the clinch successfully.
Watawaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Warring uses good head movement to avoid it.
Watawaka taking a breather.
Watawaka stalling the fight.
Ross Warring seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Warring blocking some punches.
Watawaka blocks an uppercut.
Warring tries a body shot but Watawaka blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warring.
Watawaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Warring misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warring taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Watawaka tries to work over Warring's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Watawaka wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Warring.
Watawaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Warring controls his hands.
Warring stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watawaka taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Warring.
Watawaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Warring.
Watawaka tries to work over Warring's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Warring.
Watawaka lands with a short shot to the head.
Warring lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Warring just leaning against Watawaka, taking a breather.
Watawaka misses with a body punch.
Warring scores with a nice hook to the head.
Warring tries to throw a body punch but Watawaka avoids it by throwing Warring back against the cage.
Warring working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Warring scores with a hook to the body.
Warring misses with some punches.
Warring just leaning against Watawaka, taking a breather.
Warring lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Warring.
Watawaka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Warring throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watawaka misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Watawaka.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Warring misses with some punches.
Watawaka is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Warring working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Warring lands a hook that snaps the head of Watawaka backwards.
Warring blocking some punches.
Watawaka taking a breather.
Watawaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Watawaka misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Warring.
A right hand to the body from Warring.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Watawaka has a couple of punches blocked by Warring.
Watawaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Warring scores with a shot to the side of Watawaka's head.
Warring lands a hook that snaps the head of Watawaka backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Warring.
Warring lands with a light punch inside.
Warring misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Warring.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Warring creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Warring scores with a shot to the side of Watawaka's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Warring.
Warring lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Warring gets through Watawaka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Warring on the inside.
Warring lands a nice uppercut.
Warring lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Watawaka.
Warring has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Watawaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warring misses with a hook from the clinch.
Watawaka digs a right hand underneath Warring's ribcage. Warring let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Warring lands an uppercut.
Warring stalling against the cage.
Warring softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Warring lands a hook that snaps the head of Watawaka backwards.
Warring lands a right hand.
Watawaka is rocked!
Warring tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Watawaka's elbow.
Oh Watawaka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watawaka looking to slow down the pace here.
Watawaka seems to have got his legs back now.
Warring lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Watawaka as the two fighters clinch.
Warring dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Watawaka blocks a body shot from Warring.
Warring works on Watawaka's body with a couple of short punches.
Warring prevents a body shot from Watawaka.
Warring swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Warring.
Watawaka working aggressively here.
Watawaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Warring is working Watawaka over against the cage.
Warring lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warring swings wildly with an uppercut but Watawaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Watawaka misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Watawaka fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Warring.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Warring showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Warring sends Watawaka crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Warring is motioning to the referee to let Watawaka up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Watawaka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Warring swats him away and circles back towards the center.
BOOM! Warring lands a beautiful left hook that drops Watawaka. Watawaka tries to recover but Warring is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Watawaka lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ross Warring!
Ross Warring decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Tonaka Watawaka stepped up to the mic, saying 'Why don't you let me tie a piece of moose meat around your neck and let my dogs chase yah? Let's see what happens then!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Troy Niklas (ranked 2615 p4p, 269 weight class) and Desaun Gracie (ranked 2622 p4p, 270 weight class). Niklas comes to the cage accompanied by Pretty Fly (For a White Guy) by The Offspring. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Troy Niklas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Desaun Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niklas instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
A shot in the inside from Niklas.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Niklas lands a nice uppercut.
Niklas lands a right hand.
Niklas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie's coach down at Know Squat was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gracie's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gracie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Niklas prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Niklas pulls his leg out and moves away.
Troy Niklas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desaun Gracie.
Niklas clinches with his opponent.
Gracie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Niklas is defending well.
Niklas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Niklas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niklas stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gracie can't get the takedown.
Good body shot from Niklas.
Niklas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Niklas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Niklas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.
Gracie looks winded!
Niklas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Niklas.
Niklas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Niklas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gracie.
Niklas slowing the pace effectively.
A shot in the inside from Niklas.
Niklas pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Niklas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
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!
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Niklas prevents it.
Niklas is stalling here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niklas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Niklas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Niklas presses Gracie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Niklas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gracie is working for takedown but Niklas is calmly controlling the position for now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Niklas.
Niklas lands a nice uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Niklas stalling in the clinch.
Niklas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Niklas prevents it.
Niklas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Niklas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Niklas.
Gracie is rocked!
Niklas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Niklas finish him?
Niklas throws a big uppercut that drops Gracie! More strikes from Niklas and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Gracie lies dazed against the cage as Niklas celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troy Niklas!
Troy Niklas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dre Battle (ranked 2429 p4p, 300 weight class) and Mike McCallum (ranked 1876 p4p, 235 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dre Battle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike McCallum!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Battle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCallum.
Battle shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Battle was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McCallum is looking to get back to his feet here but Battle is keeping cool and he's managed to take McCallum's back.
McCallum is trying to get back to his feet but Battle has full control of the position and if anything, McCallum has just worked his way into a worse spot.
I would not like to be McCallum right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McCallum for as long as he can get away with.
McCallum avoids the strikes from Battle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battle missing with strikes from the back.
McCallum really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Battle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McCallum covering up well under a barage of strikes.
McCallum is trying to stand back up.
Battle lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Battle.
Battle throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Battle misses with punches from the back.
McCallum covering up well and avoiding damage.
McCallum is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battle thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Battle wants to control the position but McCallum frees himself and scrambles - Battle manages to regain control in side control.
Battle trying to control the position but McCallum is working away.
Battle in side control, throwing shots but McCallum defends.
Battle lands a decent elbow from side control.
Check out the look on Battle's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Battle misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Battle throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
McCallum is pushing Battle's head away, looking to escape. Battle manages to hold on to the position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCallum takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Battle controls the position.
Battle trying to control the action but McCallum is working from the bottom.
Battle looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McCallum is avoiding damage well.
McCallum defending against the ground and pound.
Battle creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McCallum sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Battle trying to control the position but McCallum is working away.
Battle throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and McCallum works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Battle.
Battle is trying to control the action in half guard but McCallum is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McCallum is looking to escape.
Battle looks to land a strike but McCallum avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Battle tries to free his leg and advance position but McCallum is retaining full guard.
Battle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Battle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Battle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Battle throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dre Battle dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A big left from McCallum misses.
Battle looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McCallum paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Battle tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McCallum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Battle looks to throw the jab but McCallum is out of range.
Battle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McCallum misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCallum misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Battle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Battle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McCallum is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle lands a nice uppercut.
Battle swings wildly with an uppercut but McCallum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Battle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Battle working aggressively here.
Battle throws a punch but it's blocked by McCallum.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Battle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCallum stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Battle.
Battle lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCallum.
McCallum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Battle's elbow.
Battle throws a punch but it's blocked by McCallum.
McCallum blocks an uppercut.
Battle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCallum can do to turn this around?
Battle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Battle effectively controlling the action here.
McCallum misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCallum slows down the pace here.
McCallum blocking some punches.
Battle struggles to land a body shot inside as McCallum controls his hands.
McCallum tries to work over Battle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCallum struggles to land a body shot inside as Battle controls his hands.
McCallum manages to break the clinch.
McCallum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Battle moves away.
Battle looks to land a right hand but McCallum moved out of range.
A big right from Battle misses.
McCallum lunges at Battle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Battle's hand.
Battle jabs McCallum right on the nose. McCallum blinks but takes it well.
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!
Battle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCallum throws a lazy uppercut
and Battle counters with a one-two to the body.
Battle punishes McCallum's body with a nice straight punch.
McCallum dips to his left and cracks Battle with an uppercut!
Battle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCallum throws out the jab.
Battle moves away from the strike by McCallum.
A jab from McCallum misses.
McCallum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Battle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCallum.
McCallum has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mike McCallum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCallum throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Battle to counter with a crisp jab.
Battle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCallum.
Battle moves into range and clinches up with McCallum.
Battle blocks a body shot from McCallum.
McCallum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCallum misses with a punch on the inside.
Battle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Battle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on McCallum's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short left from McCallum.
Battle throws a punch but it's blocked by McCallum.
A head punch on the inside from Battle fails to land.
McCallum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Battle.
Battle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McCallum walks away with a smile on his face. Battle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Battle with a lazy takedown attempt
and McCallum counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Battle cracks McCallum with a good jab.
Battle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCallum lands a slapping body shot.
Battle instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Battle fails to land.
Battle lands a nice shot to the body.
Battle prevents a body shot from McCallum.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dre Battle dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
McCallum misses with the body kick
and Battle counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McCallum tries to throw a body punch but Battle avoids it by throwing McCallum back against the cage.
McCallum is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Battle is keeping busy.
Battle misses with some punches.
Battle lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCallum backwards.
Battle misses with the head strike.
Battle misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCallum can't break the clinch.
Battle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McCallum or not.
Battle lands a body shot.
Battle swings wildly with an uppercut but McCallum uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Battle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Battle works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battle wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCallum keeps working.
Battle is putting a hurting on McCallum here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dre Battle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Battle working the ground and pound but McCallum is defending the strikes.
McCallum is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Battle has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Battle wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCallum keeps working.
Battle works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Battle with the ground and pound but McCallum regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Battle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battle seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Battle throwing shots but McCallum is blocking nicely.
Battle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Battle wants to take a breather but McCallum is having none of it.
Battle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Battle frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Battle content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battle lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McCallum hang on?
Battle controlling his opponent.
McCallum is trying to stand.
Battle throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
McCallum squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Battle with good strikes from the mount here!
Battle putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Battle with shots to the head and body - McCallum looks very uncomfortable down there.
Battle connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Battle throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
A nice elbow there by Battle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Battle is in the full mount, landing strikes.
McCallum is rocked!
McCallum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Battle is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dre Battle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCallum is still in real trouble! Can Battle finish him?
Battle is landing with some decent strikes but McCallum is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Battle lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McCallum hang on?
A big strike lands for Battle! That's really hurt McCallum and he's turned his back - Battle keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Battle jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dre Battle!
A relieved looking Dre Battle 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Terry Crew (ranked 1588 p4p, 199 weight class) and Ares Zylo (ranked 2271 p4p, 282 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Terry Crew!
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, Ares Zylo!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Zylo.
Zylo throws a lazy right hand but Crew sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crew shoots for a double leg takedown but Zylo sprawls well. He's pushed Crew's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zylo throws a lazy uppercut
and Crew counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zylo won't be happy with that.
Crew tries for a kimura but Zylo is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zylo is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crew is looking to take a break and control but Zylo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Zylo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Crew wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zylo, who protects the arm well.
Crew looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crew tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Crew has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Crew is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zylo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Crew working away.
Zylo tries to bench press Crew off him but Crew keeps the position.
Crew is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zylo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Zylo can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crew goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Zylo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Crew but great work by Zylo.
Zylo wants to stand but Crew is controlling his arm.
Zylo tries to move to mount but Crew blocks the move with his legs.
The ground and pound from Zylo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Crew struggling a bit here.
Zylo wants to control but Crew is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crew manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Zylo is looking for a sweep. Crew is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zylo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Crew seems to be looking for submissions.
Crew trying to control the pace.
Zylo is looking for a sweep. Crew is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zylo is still trying to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zylo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Crew is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zylo sees it coming and defends easily.
Crew is trying to control. Zylo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Crew is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Crew is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zylo defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Crew dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zylo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zylo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zylo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crew fails with the takedown.
Crew tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zylo swivels and escapes.
A jab from Zylo finds it's way through Crew's defenses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Crew is defended easily by Zylo.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zylo! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Crew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crew gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zylo counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crew takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Crew looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zylo is fending him off so far but Crew persists. Nope, Zylo circles away and we're back to standing.
Crew misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zylo connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Zylo does no damage.
Crew fails to land the takedown.
Crew with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zylo to score with a decent uppercut.
Zylo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Crew takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crew looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ares Zylo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crew ducks right into an uppercut from Zylo.
Crew manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zylo on his heels. He'll look to pass Zylo's guard now, I'm sure.
Zylo pulls Crew in close to prevent any damage.
Crew works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zylo tries to roll over but Crew keeps him under control.
Crew is pressing down on Zylo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zylo is holding on for now.
Zylo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crew. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zylo tries to get to full guard but Crew has control of the leg.
Crew is looking to advance position but Zylo won't allow it.
Zylo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crew wants to control but Zylo is keeping him busy.
Zylo missing with punches from the bottom.
Crew wants to pass to mount but Zylo is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crew trying to control the action but Zylo is working from the bottom.
Crew is thwarting Zylo's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zylo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Crew forces his way into half guard.
Zylo is looking to improve his position.
Zylo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Zylo is trying to control but Crew manages to pass to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crew with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Crew is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Zylo is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Terry Crew!
During a confident post fight interview, Terry Crew thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Lancaster (ranked 1422 p4p, 190 weight class) and Tyreke Mechanic (ranked 1608 p4p, 215 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lancaster might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Straight Outta Compton by NWA. Nick Lancaster had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Lancaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyreke Mechanic!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lancaster throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mechanic counters with a straight right hand.
We've been told by Lancaster's head coaches at Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lancaster misses with a leg kick
and Mechanic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mechanic has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lancaster is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mechanic looks for a takedown but Lancaster sprawls well.
Mechanic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mechanic blocks a low kick nicely.
Lancaster takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lancaster misses with a combination
enabling Mechanic to counter with a crisp jab.
Lancaster throws a sloppy body shot
and Mechanic counters with a left and a right that stings Lancaster.
Lancaster walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mechanic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mechanic cracks Lancaster with an open hand slap.
Lancaster throws a lazy uppercut
and Mechanic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lancaster is breathing heavily.
Mechanic lands with a nice body punch.
A cross from Mechanic lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mechanic jabs Lancaster to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lancaster takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mechanic lands with a good body shot.
Mechanic shoots for a takedown but Lancaster saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mechanic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lancaster takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lancaster takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mechanic scores with a one two! Lancaster had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lancaster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mechanic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lancaster is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mechanic is pawing at Lancaster, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Lancaster's nose. Lancaster is badly hurt! Mechanic pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Lancaster tries desperately to hold on but Mechanic is relentless in his assault! As Lancaster receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Mechanic away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyreke Mechanic!
Tyreke Mechanic gave a mention to Free Bands inc. in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Nick Lancaster spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit happens man...I'll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shane MacGowan (ranked 1212 p4p, 162 weight class) and Baron Shushkev (ranked 1649 p4p, 224 weight class). MacGowan comes to the cage accompanied by The Pogues - Streams of Whiskey. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shane MacGowan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Baron Shushkev!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacGowan lands a slapping body shot.
Shushkev lands a slapping body shot.
MacGowan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shushkev eats them both and turns towards MacGowan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
MacGowan throws a body punch but Shushkev moves out of range.
MacGowan moves into the clinch successfully.
MacGowan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shushkev.
MacGowan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shushkev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
MacGowan controlling the action here for a moment.
MacGowan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacGowan.
MacGowan scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from MacGowan on the inside.
Come on Shushkev - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shushkev is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
MacGowan lands a hook that snaps the head of Shushkev backwards.
Shushkev tries a body shot but MacGowan blocks it.
Shushkev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacGowan blocks an uppercut.
MacGowan is working Shushkev over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacGowan.
MacGowan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from MacGowan.
MacGowan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
MacGowan has a couple of punches blocked by Shushkev.
MacGowan taking a breather.
MacGowan lands a shoulder strike.
Shushkev misses with some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shushkev can't find room to land a body shot as MacGowan controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan lands a body punch.
Shushkev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacGowan tries a body shot but Shushkev blocks it.
A short right from MacGowan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacGowan prevents a body shot from Shushkev.
MacGowan lands an uppercut.
MacGowan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
MacGowan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shushkev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacGowan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shushkev looks winded!
Shushkev misses with the head strike.
MacGowan lands a right hand.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by MacGowan as Shushkev tries to tie him up.
MacGowan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shushkev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacGowan misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shushkev tries to throw a body punch but MacGowan avoids it by throwing Shushkev back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, MacGowan scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by MacGowan.
Shushkev prevents a body shot from MacGowan.
A right hand to the body from MacGowan.
MacGowan gets through Shushkev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shushkev is rocked!
MacGowan lands a nice uppercut.
Shushkev is still on wobbly legs! Can MacGowan finish him?
MacGowan lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Shushkev to his knees! MacGowan keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane MacGowan!
Shane MacGowan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boris Bulletzowich (ranked 408 p4p, 56 weight class) and Gustavo Fring (ranked 1199 p4p, 159 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boris Bulletzowich!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gustavo Fring!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bulletzowich closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fring circles away.
Fring connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fring jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fring thuds a left hand into Bulletzowich's body.
Bulletzowich shoots and misses
and Fring counters with a nice uppercut.
Bulletzowich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fring as he avoids it easily.
It seemed like Fring was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Bulletzowich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fring lands a body shot.
Fring thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bulletzowich has his takedown stuffed
letting Fring counter with a right hand.
No luck for Bulletzowich with that takedown attempt.
Fring bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bulletzowich's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bulletzowich looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fring!
Bulletzowich throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bulletzowich working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulletzowich working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bulletzowich is looking to take a break and control but Fring is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bulletzowich throws a strike aimed at the side of Fring's head but Fring avoids it well.
Bulletzowich sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fring is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bulletzowich misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Fring parries the strikes from Bulletzowich easily there. Bulletzowich is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fring to escape.
Bulletzowich trying to control the action but Fring is working from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Bulletzowich are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bulletzowich working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bulletzowich has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulletzowich in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
You can see the frustration on Fring's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ground and pound from Bulletzowich seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bulletzowich grinds an elbow into Fring's temple.
Bulletzowich fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bulletzowich in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Fring gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Bulletzowich's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Fring is controlling Bulletzowich's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Bulletzowich missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulletzowich missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bulletzowich works his way into full mount!
Fring is in a horrible position here. Bulletzowich smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
It looks like Gustavo Fring has been cut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bulletzowich throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bulletzowich throws a wild left hand from mount and Fring manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Bulletzowich is looking to advance position but Fring won't allow it.
Bulletzowich is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fring is looking to improve his position.
Fring is staying active underneath Bulletzowich, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bulletzowich is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fring!
Bulletzowich in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fring is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bulletzowich throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Fring because Bulletzowich loaded up on that one.
Bulletzowich thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fring is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Bulletzowich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gustavo Fring's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fring lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bulletzowich at a distance.
Fring tries to sprawl but Bulletzowich drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bulletzowich drops an elbow to the side of Fring's head.
Boris Bulletzowich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bulletzowich has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bulletzowich with shots to the head and body - Fring looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bulletzowich lands a big shot there that rocks Fring but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bulletzowich fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bulletzowich scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bulletzowich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fring can do to turn this around?
Bulletzowich fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bulletzowich in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bulletzowich misses with a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulletzowich landing strikes from the mount.
That has opened up Gustavo Fring's cut even more.
Bulletzowich lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fring is rocked!
The cut above Gustavo Fring's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bulletzowich loads up with a big shot that hurts Fring! He's pulled Bulletzowich in close but Bulletzowich has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Fring survive? More strikes from Bulletzowich and Fring is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Boris Bulletzowich!
Boris Bulletzowich retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Boris Bulletzowich rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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