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TGC 51 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Bobeth (ranked 4317 p4p, 481 weight class) and Ryan Lock (ranked 23272 p4p, 705 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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185 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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196 lbs
5 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Bobeth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Lock!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Bobeth.
Lock only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lock looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bobeth is fending him off so far but Lock persists. Nope, Bobeth circles away and we're back to standing.
Lock throws a low kick, looking for Bobeth's leg but Bobeth calmly moves out of range.
Bobeth moves into range and clinches up with Lock.
Bobeth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bobeth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bobeth.
Bobeth lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lock shoots in looking for a takedown but Bobeth manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lock's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lock tries to clinch up
and Bobeth counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bobeth lands a head kick. Lock smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobeth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bobeth tries a knee to the head but Lock blocks it.
Bobeth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bobeth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lock tries to clinch but Bobeth moves out of range.
Lock shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bobeth as he avoids it easily.
Bobeth is looking to counter the offense by Lock and move into the clinch.
Michael Bobeth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Lock.
Lock clinches with his opponent.
Bobeth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bobeth breaks the clinch.
Bobeth throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bobeth instigates a clinch.
Bobeth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bobeth has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lock is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bobeth gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobeth leaning against his opponent.
Bobeth manages to break the clinch.
Lock darts in looking for a takedown but Bobeth gets double underhooks and turns Lock into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lock changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bobeth tries to avoid it but Lock manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bobeth to the ground. Bobeth escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bobeth is looking to counter the offense by Lock and move into the clinch.
Bobeth takes the fight into the clinch.
Bobeth breaks from the clinch.
Lock shoots in for a takedown but Bobeth shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lock walks into a stiff left hand from Bobeth.
Lock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bobeth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobeth moves into the clinch.
Bobeth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bobeth lands a big head kick that sends Lock tumbling to the mat! Bobeth takes a step backwards and waves Lock back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lock is rocked!
It looks like Ryan Lock has been cut.
Lock rushes Bobeth and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bobeth has him pressed against the cage.
Lock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bobeth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bobeth prevents the takedown attempt.
Lock wants a takedown.
Bobeth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bobeth moves into the clinch.
Bobeth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobeth gets a clinch.
Lock wants to break free but Bobeth has control.
Bobeth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bobeth throws a right and a left that Lock avoids nicely.
Lock changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lock shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lock throws a body punch but Bobeth moves out of range.
Bobeth keeps the fight on the outside.
Bobeth clinches up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bobeth.
Bobeth stalling against the cage.
Bobeth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bobeth closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bobeth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Lock's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bobeth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lock, pushing him back against the cage.
Lock tries to pull guard but Bobeth holds him up against the cage and eventually Lock drops back down to his feet.
Bobeth tries to throw a body punch but Lock avoids it by throwing Bobeth back against the cage.
Michael Bobeth has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bobeth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bobeth drives through and clinches with Lock against the cage.
Lock misses with a knee strike.
Bobeth with a knee to the head.
Bobeth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobeth dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bobeth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lock's elbow.
Bobeth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body kick from Bobeth.
Michael Bobeth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Lock. Those never looked like landing.
Bobeth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lock.
Lock moves in looking to clinch but Bobeth pushes him off.
Bobeth looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Michael Bobeth is winning the standup battle so far.
Bobeth wants to clinch up but Lock keeps it at a distance.
Lock goes for a double leg but Bobeth avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bobeth continues to drive forward.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lock is trying to drag Bobeth to the mat but Bobeth just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Michael Bobeth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Lock.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lock lands with a short shot to the head.
Knees to the body from Bobeth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lock is trying to pull guard but Bobeth turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bobeth breaks from the clinch.
Bobeth gets a clinch.
Bobeth manages to break the clinch.
Bobeth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bobeth thinks about countering with a head kick.
Bobeth lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bobeth pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lock back to the cage. Bobeth follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bobeth fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lock wants to counter with a clinch but Bobeth pushes him away.
Lock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lock misses with a wild body shot.
Bobeth is looking to counter with head kicks.
Bobeth swats away the attempt to clinch by Lock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobeth goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bobeth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lock tries to clinch but Bobeth is having none of it.
Lock is looking to clinch.
Bobeth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lock is looking to clinch but Bobeth is avoiding it.
Lock misses with a hook.
Bobeth thuds his shin into the meat of Lock's side.
Bobeth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lock, pushing him back against the cage.
Bobeth is pressed up against the cage. Lock has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bobeth down to the mat. Bobeth avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lock tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bobeth sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lock somewhat.
Bobeth seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lock fails to land the takedown.
Lock is breathing heavily.
Bobeth moves into range and clinches up with Lock.
Bobeth scores with a shot to the side of Lock's head.
Bobeth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lock looks to land a body kick but Bobeth moved away.
Lock is looking to clinch.
Bobeth lands a big head kick that sends Lock tumbling to the mat! Bobeth takes a step backwards and waves Lock back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lock is still on wobbly legs! Can Bobeth finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bobeth. Lock shrugs it off though.
Lock tries for a takedown but Bobeth circles away easily
and Bobeth holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bobeth takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lock fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bobeth dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Lock's cut.
That's time! Bobeth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bobeth throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lock seems to have recovered his senses.
Bobeth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lock, pushing him back against the cage.
Bobeth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bobeth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lock, pushing him back against the cage.
Bobeth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lock can do to turn this around?
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bobeth using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bobeth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bobeth scores with a shot to the body.
Bobeth has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lock drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bobeth prevents the takedown attempt.
Lock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobeth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lock goes for a double leg but Bobeth avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bobeth continues to drive forward.
And Bobeth counters with a quick kick to the body but Lock blocks it.
Michael Bobeth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Lock.
Bobeth stuffs the takedown attempt from Lock. Lock gets slowly back to his feet.
Bobeth clinches.
Lock letting Bobeth take a breather here.
Lock tries for a takedown but Bobeth manages to get underhooks.
Bobeth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lock backwards.
Bobeth lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bobeth slows down the pace here.
Bobeth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lock is defended easily by Bobeth.
Bobeth closes the distance and pushes Lock back into the cage.
Lock taking a breather.
Lock drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bobeth pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lock takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobeth clinches up with Lock and pushes him back against the cage.
Bobeth lands a damaging elbow.
Bobeth breaks the clinch.
Bobeth slips a jab and a cross from Lock.
Bobeth 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.
Bobeth lands a big head kick that sends Lock tumbling to the mat! Bobeth takes a step backwards and waves Lock back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bobeth moves into range and clinches up with Lock.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bobeth lands an elbow inside that Lock shrugs off.
Lock has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lock working hard to break the clinch.
Bobeth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Michael Bobeth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bobeth lands a big head kick that sends Lock tumbling to the mat! Bobeth takes a step backwards and waves Lock back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bobeth closes the distance and pushes Lock back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobeth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bobeth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bobeth landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bobeth.
Nice body punch from Bobeth.
The fighters are battling for dominant position up against the cage here. Bobeth manages to get control of his opponent's head and throws a big knee - Lock drops to the canvas! He's done! Bobeth goes wild and celebrates with his corner - this is a big victory for him and to get the win in such devastating fashion will certainly boost his reputation amongst the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Michael Bobeth!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mason Walsh (ranked 24570 p4p, 672 weight class) and Pearse Mullen (ranked 22239 p4p, 710 weight class). Pearse Mullen is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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178 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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170 lbs
6 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mason Walsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Pearse Mullen!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Mullen as he connects with a hook.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Walsh landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Walsh stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Walsh creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mullen's defenses.
Mullen looking to stall.
Walsh is pushing Mullen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Walsh stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mullen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Walsh after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walsh working Mullen over with knees to the body.
We've been informed that Mullen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mullen is trying to break the clinch but Walsh is controlling him.
Walsh lands a good knee to the midsection. Mullen won't want to take too many of those.
Mullen takes an elbow to the temple.
Mullen 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.
Walsh lands a good knee to the midsection. Mullen won't want to take too many of those.
Walsh has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Walsh with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Walsh landing knees to the body.
Walsh is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Walsh lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mullen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Walsh prevents a takedown attempt there.
Walsh lands an elbow inside that Mullen shrugs off.
Walsh with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mullen takes an elbow to the temple.
Walsh will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mullen up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee calls for Walsh to work.
Walsh is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullen wants to break free but Walsh has control.
Walsh lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mullen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Walsh blocking some punches.
Walsh can't find room to land a body shot as Mullen controls the action.
Walsh with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Walsh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walsh lands a hook that snaps the head of Mullen backwards.
Walsh lands a damaging elbow.
Walsh lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mullen gets through Walsh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Walsh displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mullen up against the cage.
Mullen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Walsh.
Walsh putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mullen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mullen tries to score a body lock takedown but Walsh shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mason Walsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pearse Mullen.
Walsh landing knees to the body.
Mullen is trying to break the clinch but Walsh is controlling him.
Walsh lands a knee to the head.
Walsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Walsh creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mullen's defenses.
Walsh lands a nice elbow.
Mullen taking a breather.
Walsh lands an elbow inside that Mullen shrugs off.
Walsh stalling in the clinch.
Mullen tries to pull guard but Walsh won't allow it.
Walsh avoids a wild elbow strike from Mullen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullen working hard to break the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Walsh takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Walsh unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mullen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mullen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Walsh smiles and moves away.
Walsh has closed the distance and engaged Mullen in a clinch.
Mullen is trying to break the clinch but Walsh has him pressed against the cage.
Walsh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walsh rushes Mullen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Walsh lands an elbow inside.
Mullen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Walsh up against the cage.
Walsh is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Walsh dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Walsh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mullen, pushing him back against the cage.
Walsh lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mullen tries for a takedown but Walsh manages to get underhooks.
Walsh creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mullen's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Walsh.
Mullen working hard to break the clinch.
Walsh breaks the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mullen.
A punch combination from Mullen misses.
Walsh pushes Mullen up against the cage in a clinch.
Mullen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Walsh blocks it with crossed arms.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mullen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mullen tries to break free but Walsh pushes him back against the cage.
Walsh lands a nice elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walsh scores with a knee to the head.
Walsh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mullen can do to turn this around?
Walsh looking to throw knees to the head but Mullen is blocking nicely.
Mullen tries to circle away but Walsh has him pinned against the cage.
Mullen takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walsh connects with a knee to the head.
Walsh pressing his opponent against the cage.
Walsh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Walsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mullen's elbow.
Mullen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Walsh lands an elbow just above Mullen 's eye.
Walsh unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mullen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The referee calls for Walsh to work.
Walsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mullen's elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Walsh.
Walsh lands a nice knee to the body.
Walsh working Mullen over with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walsh pressing his opponent against the cage.
Walsh leaning against his opponent.
Walsh lands an elbow inside.
Mullen letting Walsh take a breather here.
Mullen tries to pull guard but Walsh won't allow it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Walsh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walsh content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mullen is trying to break the clinch but Walsh is controlling him.
Mason Walsh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mullen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Walsh breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walsh clinches with his opponent.
Walsh landing knees to the head.
Walsh connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mullen's face.
Mullen is looking to control Walsh's arms but Walsh gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mullen has his back to the cage.
Mullen working hard to break the clinch.
Mullen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Walsh is keeping busy.
Mullen tries to break free but Walsh pushes him back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Walsh.
Walsh crunches a lovely knee into Mullen's ribcage.
Walsh taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mullen is trying to force a seperation but Walsh has the dominant position.
Walsh lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Walsh.
Walsh utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Walsh has a couple of punches blocked by Mullen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Walsh's elbow.
A knee to the head by Walsh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalling in the clinch from Walsh.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mullen.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Walsh.
Mullen has a couple of punches blocked by Walsh.
Mullen goes for a takedown attempt but Walsh pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mason Walsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pearse Mullen.
Walsh has managed to clinch.
Walsh lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Walsh taking a breather.
Mullen tries to score a body lock takedown but Walsh shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Walsh dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Walsh instigates a clinch.
Walsh misses with a body punch.
Walsh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mullen misses with the combination.
Walsh has Mullen up against the cage in a clinch.
Walsh with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Walsh obliges.
Mullen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Walsh avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mullen misses with a punch on the inside.
Mullen tries to break the clinch but Walsh is controlling the position.
Mullen throws a punch but it's blocked by Walsh.
Mullen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Walsh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mullen's efforts to push away.
Mullen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walsh moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Walsh wants to clinch up but Mullen keeps it at a distance.
Walsh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mullen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Walsh tries to close the distance and clinch but Mullen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Walsh has managed to clinch.
Mullen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Walsh lands a damaging elbow.
Walsh lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Walsh throws a knee to the head but misses.
Walsh scores a nice knee to the body.
Walsh stalling the fight.
Walsh is pushing Mullen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mullen wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullen jumps into guard, dragging Walsh to the mat.
Walsh tries to stand but Mullen is controlling from the bottom.
Mullen throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Walsh stands up and waves to Mullen to follow him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mullen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mullen - that will leave a mark!
Walsh misses the shot to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mullen takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Walsh walks away with a smile on his face. Mullen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mason Walsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pearse Mullen.
Walsh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mullen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mason Walsh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mullen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Walsh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mullen, pushing him back against the cage.
Walsh will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mullen up against the cage.
Mullen is trying to pull guard but Walsh turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mullen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Walsh with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mullen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Walsh avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mullen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mullen manages to break the clinch.
Mullen closes the distance and pushes Walsh back into the cage.
Walsh stalling against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Walsh.
Pearse Mullen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walsh lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mullen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Walsh just stands there and leans against the cage.
Walsh comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Walsh is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Walsh landing knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walsh using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Walsh.
Mullen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Walsh avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Walsh crunches a lovely knee into Mullen's ribcage.
Walsh scores a nice knee to the body.
Walsh lands an elbow that stopped Mullen in his tracks for a moment.
Mullen working aggressively here.
Mullen is looking to break free of the clinch but Walsh has double underhooks.
Walsh lands an elbow inside.
Mason Walsh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee is keeping an eye on Walsh - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Walsh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Walsh, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Walsh!
Mason Walsh decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darius Jurevicious (ranked 1583 p4p, 233 weight class) and Anthony Johnson (ranked 969 p4p, 139 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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215 lbs
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216 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darius Jurevicious!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jurevicious looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jurevicious pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Jurevicious trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Jurevicious isn't so interested in that idea.
Jurevicious with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've been hearing that Jurevicious has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jurevicious throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jurevicious.
Johnson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Jurevicious presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Johnson works on Jurevicious's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Johnson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Jurevicious is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnson is keeping busy.
Jurevicious blocks a body shot from Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnson.
Jurevicious blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Jurevicious jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Jurevicious around his waist. Jurevicious gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Jurevicious dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Jurevicious drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnson sprawls and moves away.
Jurevicious takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Jurevicious.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jurevicious blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Jurevicious uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jurevicious fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Jurevicious tries to pull guard but Johnson holds him up against the cage and eventually Jurevicious drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darius Jurevicious. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jurevicious working hard to break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Jurevicious's body. Jurevicious takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jurevicious is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jurevicious staying out of range there.
Jurevicious appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Johnson takes a swing at Jurevicious's ribcage but misses.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jurevicious doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jurevicious swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anthony Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson tries to land a leg kick but Jurevicious saw it coming and moves away.
Johnson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jurevicious drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnson sprawls and moves away.
Johnson sizes up Jurevicious with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A clash of legs there as Johnson blocks the low kick.
Jurevicious moves out of range of the strikes.
Jurevicious tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Jurevicious's head back.
Jurevicious takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jurevicious circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Jurevicious 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jurevicious throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Jurevicious is just out of range.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Jurevicious avoids nicely.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jurevicious throws a lazy uppercut
and Jurevicious takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jurevicious swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Jurevicious takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anthony Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jurevicious fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Johnson misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Jurevicious's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jurevicious looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jurevicious does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Johnson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jurevicious counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jurevicious content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jurevicious looking to pass the guard.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jurevicious is controlling him.
Jurevicious is in close to Johnson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jurevicious postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jurevicious accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jurevicious with a nice head shot there.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jurevicious content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jurevicious is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurevicious postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Jurevicious throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Jurevicious is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jurevicious in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jurevicious 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.
Jurevicious missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jurevicious. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jurevicious works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.
Jurevicious throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jurevicious is controlling him.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jurevicious is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jurevicious trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jurevicious lands a couple of elbows.
Jurevicious working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jurevicious landing with the ground and pound.
Jurevicious with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jurevicious working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jurevicious prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Jurevicious content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jurevicious chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Jurevicious isn't so interested in that idea.
Jurevicious with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jurevicious preventing the sweep.
Jurevicious working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Jurevicious prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jurevicious throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Jurevicious trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jurevicious works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.
Darius Jurevicious overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jurevicious trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Jurevicious working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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.
Jurevicious postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.
Johnson is looking to stand back up but Jurevicious counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Johnson.
Jurevicious looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johnson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jurevicious sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
Jurevicious not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jurevicious landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Johnson tries to kick Jurevicious off but Jurevicious keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jurevicious missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jurevicious drops an elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jurevicious connects with a nice short shot to Johnson's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Jurevicious is controlling him
Jurevicious scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jurevicious prevents Johnson from standing back up.
Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jurevicious scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Jurevicious dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Johnson tries to clinch but Jurevicious moves out of range.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jurevicious manages to avoid it.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jurevicious counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Johnson has one foot on Jurevicious's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Jurevicious fails to land the takedown.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johnson takes a swing at Jurevicious's ribcage but misses.
Jurevicious feinted with a counter takedown.
Jurevicious changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurevicious works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Johnson is not content to let Jurevicious control the position.
Jurevicious misses with the ground and pound.
Jurevicious sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Johnson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Jurevicious in side control lands a decent elbow.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Jurevicious drags him back down.
Jurevicious working the ground and pound but Johnson is defending the strikes.
Johnson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jurevicious.
Johnson bucks up and tries to throw Jurevicious off but instead Jurevicious has got his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jurevicious is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Johnson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Johnson trying to get back to his feet but Jurevicious is in full control for now.
Jurevicious is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Johnson. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Jurevicious.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Jurevicious is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Johnson wants to escape the position.
Johnson is trying to stand back up.
Johnson takes a big shot to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to get back to his feet but Jurevicious is in full control for now.
Jurevicious cracks Johnson with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Johnson from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but Jurevicious has full control of the position and if anything, Johnson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jurevicious punches the canvas rather than the man.
Jurevicious is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Johnson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Jurevicious off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Jurevicious sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Johnson taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darius Jurevicious!
Darius Jurevicious thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Craig (ranked 4005 p4p, 185 weight class) and Diego Gaspar (ranked 2085 p4p, 109 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
136 lbs
8 - 3 - 1 |
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139 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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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
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Malcolm Craig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Diego Gaspar!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaspar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gaspar has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Craig uses from the top position.
Craig is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gaspar has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Craig is looking to defend but Gaspar has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Craig! Gaspar pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Craig taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Diego Gaspar!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Akihito Yamato (ranked 2728 p4p, 298 weight class) and Shawn Griffin (ranked 2217 p4p, 261 weight class). Griffin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Medicate - Flaw kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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170 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akihito Yamato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yamato uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Griffin has time to react.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Griffin has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Griffin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch but Yamato swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yamato displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Griffin.
Yamato throwing a counter right hand but Griffin manages to avoid it.
Yamato stuffs the takedown attempt from Griffin. Griffin gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamato slaps away a takedown attempt from Griffin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Akihito Yamato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Griffin.
Griffin fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin moves into the clinch successfully.
Griffin is looking to take this one to the mat.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yamato.
Griffin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Griffin misses with a wild combination.
Yamato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Griffin throws out the jab.
Yamato throwing a counter right hand but Griffin manages to avoid it.
Yamato throws a good cross that connects.
Griffin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Yamato manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Griffin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Griffin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yamato works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Griffin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Griffin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yamato on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yamato tries to get out of the position.
Yamato preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Griffin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Griffin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Griffin is looking to work some ground and pound but Yamato has wrist control.
Yamato is breathing heavily.
Griffin throws a big elbow that misses.
Griffin distracts Yamato with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Griffin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Griffin stands up over Yamato, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Yamato working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Griffin.
Griffin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yamato works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Griffin is in close to Yamato's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Yamato is rocked!
Griffin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Oh Yamato is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Griffin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Yamato seems to have got his legs back now.
Yamato will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Griffin stands up over Yamato, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Griffin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Griffin landing with the ground and pound.
Yamato knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Griffin on the ground.
Griffin lands a couple of digs.
Griffin postures up in Yamato's guard and throws a big left but Yamato blocks it.
Griffin gets to his feet and stands over Yamato, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Yamato felt that one! Griffin unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Yamato from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shawn Griffin!
Shawn Griffin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake The Dog (ranked 1990 p4p, 278 weight class) and Ubungu Mumba (ranked 1093 p4p, 162 weight class). The Dog's entrance music is Meditation Time. A fine choice. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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203 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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23
224 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake The Dog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ubungu Mumba!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from The Dog.
The Dog misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Dog connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Ubungu Mumba has been cut.
The Dog misses with a two punch combination.
Mumba feints a counter leg kick.
The Dog looks to score with a jab to the body but Mumba is just out of range.
Mumba takes a jab right on the kisser.
The Dog wants to clinch
and Mumba counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Jake The Dog has been cut.
Mumba looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mumba blocks a low kick nicely.
The Dog looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The Dog pushes Mumba up against the cage in a clinch.
Mumba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mumba lands a body shot.
The Dog misses with a punch on the inside.
The Dog throws a head punch that misses.
The Dog misses with some punches.
The Dog misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Dog scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The Dog misses with a body punch.
Mumba stops a takedown attempt from The Dog.
The Dog lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mumba throws a punch but it's blocked by The Dog.
The Dog stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The Dog taking a breather.
The Dog has a couple of punches blocked by Mumba.
The Dog can't find room to land a body shot as Mumba controls the action.
A short left from The Dog.
The Dog misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mumba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A bit of stalling here from The Dog.
The Dog can't find room to land a body shot as Mumba controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mumba.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mumba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Dog swings wildly with an uppercut but Mumba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mumba misses with a punch on the inside.
Mumba struggles to land a body shot inside as The Dog controls his hands.
The Dog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Dog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mumba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Dog swings wildly with an uppercut but Mumba uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Dog effectively controlling the action here.
The Dog misses with a punch to the body.
Mumba blocks a body shot from The Dog.
The Dog throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Dog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Dog lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mumba or not.
The Dog throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mumba.
A short right from The Dog.
The Dog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Dog is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mumba lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Dog throws a head punch that misses.
The Dog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Dog gets through Mumba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Dog tries a body shot but Mumba blocks it.
The Dog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Dog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Dog swings wildly with an uppercut but Mumba uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Dog swings wildly with an uppercut but Mumba uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Dog tries to work over Mumba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mumba throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Dog.
Mumba struggles to land a body shot inside as The Dog controls his hands.
The Dog tries to work over Mumba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mumba lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The Dog wants a takedown.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Dog.
Mumba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mumba works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake The Dog dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mumba on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The Dog lands with an uppercut that bounces Mumba off the cage and back into range.
Mumba avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mumba wants to counter with a clinch but The Dog pushes him away.
Mumba lands a big head kick that sends The Dog tumbling to the mat! Mumba takes a step backwards and waves The Dog back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mumba lands a nice shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Dog rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mumba moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Dog backing away here, and Mumba unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A shot to the liver by The Dog. Beautiful body shot.
The Dog checks a leg kick nicely.
The Dog changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mumba looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The Dog scores with punches from side control.
Mumba struggling a bit here.
The Dog tries to advance to mount but can't.
The Dog postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Dog scoring with punches from side control.
Mumba takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The Dog throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mumba is looking to regain half guard here but The Dog keeps moving and retains side control.
The Dog working the ground and pound from side control.
Mumba avoids any damage from the ground and pound of The Dog.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Dog throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mumba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The Dog swings around for an armbar but Mumba sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into The Dog's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Dog controls Mumba momentarily but Mumba frees himself.
The Dog wants to sweep but no luck.
The Dog working a defensive guard here.
The Dog 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.
The Dog tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mumba slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mumba is continuing to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Dog looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mumba trying to control the position from guard on top but The Dog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Dog trying to control the position here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mumba gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! The Dog gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Mumba is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake The Dog!
Jake The Dog decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between William Fidnhasieunch (ranked 1605 p4p, 166 weight class) and Dan May (ranked 2045 p4p, 199 weight class). William Fidnhasieunch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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151 lbs
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Fidnhasieunch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan May!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
May leaves Fidnhasieunch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
William Fidnhasieunch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fidnhasieunch doesn't succeed with the takedown
and May counters with a nice uppercut.
Fidnhasieunch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling May to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Fidnhasieunch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fidnhasieunch looks for a takedown but May sprawls well.
Fidnhasieunch tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but May defends well and Fidnhasieunch ends up having to push May into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fidnhasieunch closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fidnhasieunch in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Fidnhasieunch is trying to ground and pound but May uses the momentary lack of control by Fidnhasieunch to regain half guard.
Fidnhasieunch missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fidnhasieunch sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. May defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fidnhasieunch works his way into full mount!
Fidnhasieunch thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
You get the feeling that May really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Fidnhasieunch pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
May is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A nice elbow there by Fidnhasieunch.
You get the feeling that May really doesn't like being in this position too much.
BOOM! Fidnhasieunch connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fidnhasieunch dominating with strikes here.
Fidnhasieunch connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fidnhasieunch lands a couple of good shots and May has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fidnhasieunch thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fidnhasieunch has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for May.
Fidnhasieunch lands strikes to the head.
May is rocked!
Fidnhasieunch 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.
Fidnhasieunch has his arm under May's chin here. Game over son! Fidnhasieunch squeezes tightly and May is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). William Fidnhasieunch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Walcott (ranked 818 p4p, 41 weight class) and Wamberto Boaz (ranked 1017 p4p, 54 weight class). Boaz has chosen Preciso me encontrar as his entrance music. The key to victory for Tommy Walcott has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Walcott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Wamberto Boaz!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walcott uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boaz.
Walcott misses with a body shot.
Walcott keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boaz.
Boaz slips under a jab.
Boaz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boaz misses the shot to the body.
Boaz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boaz avoids the body shot from Walcott.
Boaz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Walcott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walcott lands a nice shot to the body.
Walcott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walcott looks for the body kick but Boaz saw that one coming.
Boaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boaz ducks under a wild hook from Walcott.
Walcott throws a body punch but Boaz moves out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Boaz has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Walcott ducks under a wild hook from Boaz.
Boaz stuns Walcott with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walcott throws a nice looking combination but Boaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boaz jabs Walcott to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boaz throws a hook but Walcott avoids it easily.
A big left from Walcott misses.
Boaz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Walcott doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Boaz misses.
Walcott fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boaz on the side of the head.
Walcott looks to land a combination but Boaz avoids it well.
Walcott misses with a looping left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Boaz, as that shot connected.
Tommy Walcott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Boaz.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boaz.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Walcott.
Boaz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Walcott manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boaz wants to pass the guard but Walcott is keeping the position.
Boaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Walcott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boaz won't allow Walcott to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boaz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Walcott 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.
Walcott has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Walcott is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Walcott looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Walcott is trying to control the position but Boaz postures up.
Boaz wants to pass the guard but Walcott is keeping the position.
Boaz trying to control but Walcott is working from the bottom.
Boaz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Walcott can't keep his opponent in guard - Boaz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Walcott blocking the ground and pound attempt from Boaz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walcott wants to control but Boaz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Walcott gets back to full guard.
Walcott knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boaz on the ground.
Boaz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Walcott on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Walcott tries to get out of the position.
Boaz is pushing down on Walcott's leg trying to pass to half guard. Walcott is fighting to maintain full guard but Boaz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Walcott wants to get back to full guard.
Boaz wants to free his trapped foot but Walcott is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Walcott is looking for a sweep. Boaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boaz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boaz trying to pass the guard but Walcott defending well.
Walcott tries to roll over but Boaz keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boaz is looking for a kimura here.
Walcott is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Boaz has latched onto it... Big trouble! Boaz pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Walcott is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Boaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wamberto Boaz!
After winning the bout, Wamberto Boaz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Terry Tatum (ranked 886 p4p, 123 weight class) and Luke Jackson (ranked 1014 p4p, 140 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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29
180 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Tatum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luke Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Jackson dips to his left and cracks Tatum with an uppercut!
It looks like Terry Tatum has been cut.
Jackson tests Tatum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tatum, right into the meat.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tatum.
We've been told by Tatum's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Tatum counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tatum connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Luke Jackson has been cut.
Jackson throws out a powerful jab.
Tatum misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Tatum misses.
Tatum is looking to score with low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Tatum saw that one coming.
Tatum throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Jackson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tatum counters with a low kick, right behind Jackson 's knee.
Tatum lands a left and a right that send Jackson crashing to the mat, dazed. Tatum thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Jackson is rocked!
Tatum weaves into range and cracks Jackson right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Jackson goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Tatum is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Terry Tatum!
A relieved looking Terry Tatum 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Angelo San Diego (ranked 299 p4p, 12 weight class) and Takashi Yoshida (ranked 806 p4p, 39 weight class). Takashi Yoshida is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Angelo San Diego!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Takashi Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshida clinches with his opponent.
Yoshida swings wildly with an uppercut but San Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
San Diego trying to control the position but instead, Yoshida has worked for underhooks and has pushed San Diego into the cage.
Yoshida pushes San Diego back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yoshida lands a body punch.
Yoshida misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee calls for San Diego to work.
Yoshida swings wildly with an uppercut but San Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yoshida presses San Diego against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
San Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Yoshida - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San Diego breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
San Diego takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
San Diego takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good leg kick by Yoshida there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice defenses there by Yoshida.
A little jabbing left from Yoshida on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
San Diego throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yoshida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San Diego moves out of range of the body kick from Yoshida.
We've been told by San Diego's head coaches at LOD: Scrap Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Yoshida misses with a straight left.
A jab from San Diego misses.
San Diego moves into range and connects with a jab.
San Diego falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yoshida counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps San Diego thinking.
San Diego misses with a body shot.
Yoshida waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract San Diego.
San Diego misses the body punch
and Yoshida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
San Diego throws a hook but Yoshida blocks it.
Yoshida throws a hook but San Diego blocks it.
A shot to the body from San Diego misses
and Yoshida makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. San Diego really felt that one!
San Diego rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Yoshida to counter with a crisp jab.
San Diego lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yoshida at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yoshida lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
San Diego throws a good cross that connects.
San Diego takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yoshida scores with a nice head shot.
San Diego is rocked!
Angelo San Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yoshida is stalking San Diego. San Diego circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Yoshida, and it's lights out! San Diego really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Takashi Yoshida!
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