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DFN#33 Wrexham vs Lafayette PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Johnson (ranked 1264 p4p, 49 weight class) and Siva Tavau (ranked 1640 p4p, 41 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Kung Fu Fighting. Tavau is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: In the Air Tonight. Paul Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Siva Tavau!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Tavau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tavau tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tavau somewhat.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Tavau circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Tavau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Paul Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Tavau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson darts in trying to clinch
and Tavau counters with a shoot takedown. Johnson fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavau content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johnson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tavau working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavau in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Tavau is having none of it.
Tavau postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tavau accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tavau landing with the ground and pound.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Tavau is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tavau with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tavau landing some decent shots from guard.
Tavau missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tavau on the ground.
Tavau keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Tavau is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Tavau lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavau is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Tavau is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Tavau is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tavau works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.
Tavau is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Johnson is rocked!
Tavau with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oh Johnson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Tavau drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Johnson dives on top into guard.
Tavau is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavau sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
Tavau working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tavau thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
Tavau seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
Tavau has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavau sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
Johnson looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tavau seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tavau not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tavau is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tavau lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is trying to stand.
Tavau working Johnson over with strikes.
Tavau slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Tavau trying to work for an americana but Johnson has managed to regain full guard.
Tavau scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tavau stands up over Johnson, holding on to his feet. Tavau throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Johnson is out cold! Tavau lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Siva Tavau!
Siva Tavau bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lew Rockwell (ranked 2216 p4p, 269 weight class) and Guillermo Pato (ranked 1581 p4p, 207 weight class). Rockwell comes to the cage accompanied by Like a Rock. Guillermo Pato has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lew Rockwell's chin.
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192 lbs
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195 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lew Rockwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Guillermo Pato!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Pato.
It looks like Lew Rockwell has been cut.
A slow jab from Pato misses its intended target.
Rockwell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pato under the eye.
Pato swings for the body but Rockwell moves out of range.
Rockwell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Pato as Rockwell shoots in.
A little jabbing left from Pato on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pato lands a big uppercut and Rockwell crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rockwell looks OK. Pato waves Rockwell back to his feet!
Rockwell is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pato cracks Rockwell on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Rockwell falls backwards against the cage. Pato follows up with more strikes that drop Rockwell to his knees. Pato keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Rockwell! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guillermo Pato!
Guillermo Pato 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Black Coleman (ranked 684 p4p, 96 weight class) and Bill Newton (ranked 1357 p4p, 183 weight class). Bill Newton acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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201 lbs
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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
28 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Black Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Bill Newton!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Newton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Newton misses with a takedown attempt - Coleman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice shot lands for Newton.
Newton lands a nice shot to the body.
Coleman darts in and clinches Newton up against the cage.
Newton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Coleman uses from the top position.
Coleman preventing the sweep.
Coleman trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom.
Coleman postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
Newton 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Coleman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Coleman throwing strikes from guard but Newton blocks nicely.
Coleman wanted to stand there but Newton had control of the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Newton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coleman.
Newton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Coleman avoids it really well and circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Newton tries to throw a body punch but Coleman avoids it by throwing Newton back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton fails to pull guard.
Black Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Newton.
Coleman tries a body shot but Newton blocks it.
Newton gets through Coleman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Newton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Newton successfully pulls guard.
Coleman stopping the sweep attempt from Newton.
Coleman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Newton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Coleman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Coleman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Newton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Newton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coleman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman distracts Newton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Coleman landing with the ground and pound.
Newton working a defensive guard here.
Coleman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Newton's head.
Newton looking for a guillotine here but Coleman defends easily.
Newton looking to control.
Coleman works over Newton with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Newton is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Newton has escaped and now he's on top!
Coleman wants to get back to his feet but Newton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Newton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coleman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Newton won't allow Coleman to sweep him here.
Newton prevents Coleman from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coleman looking for subs off his back but Newton has passed one foot through into half guard.
Newton is looking for a kimura but Coleman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Newton to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bill Newton will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Newton shoots in and drives through. Coleman sprawls well.
Newton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Newton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coleman was well out of range. Poor timing from Newton.
Coleman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Newton tries to free his leg and advance position but Coleman is retaining full guard.
Newton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Coleman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Coleman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Coleman!
Coleman working the head with strikes.
Newton takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Check out the look on Coleman's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Coleman stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Coleman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Coleman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Newton blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice left hand lands by Coleman.
Newton scores with a hook to the body.
Newton misses with a body punch.
Newton struggles to land a body shot inside as Coleman controls his hands.
Coleman misses with a knee strike.
Newton gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Coleman regains guard.
Coleman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Newton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Newton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Newton looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman controls Newton momentarily but Newton frees himself.
Newton trying to control the position from guard on top but Coleman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newton stopping the sweep attempt from Coleman.
Coleman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Coleman keeping full guard, as Newton tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman working for a triangle but Newton defends it easily.
Newton wants to control from the top but Coleman keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Black Coleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newton throws a body punch but Coleman moves out of range.
Coleman feinted with a counter takedown.
Newton lands a body shot.
Newton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Coleman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Coleman.
Newton darts in looking for a takedown but Coleman gets double underhooks and turns Newton into the cage.
Coleman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coleman darts in and clinches Newton up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton misses with the head strike.
Coleman connects with a knee to the head.
Newton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Coleman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Black Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Newton.
Coleman lands a shoulder strike.
Coleman works on Newton's body with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Coleman.
Newton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Coleman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Newton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Coleman rather than just go for the knockout.
Coleman throws a right hand that Newton ducks under and follows up with a left that Newton also avoids with ease.
Newton feints the counter takedown.
Black Coleman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newton slips a jab and a cross from Coleman.
Newton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Coleman throws a lazy right hand but Newton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Newton shoots in looking for a takedown but Coleman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Newton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Coleman clinches with his opponent.
Coleman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Coleman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Newton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Coleman tries a knee to the head but Newton blocks it.
Newton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Black Coleman dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Newton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Coleman swings for the body but Newton moves out of range.
Black Coleman is winning the standup battle so far.
Coleman scores with the left hand. Newton knows he should have avoided that one.
Coleman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Newton gets tackled into the cage by Coleman. Coleman maintains the clinch.
Coleman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newton can do to turn this around?
Newton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Coleman to keep the fight standing.
Our sources have told us that Coleman has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Coleman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coleman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Coleman prevents the takedown attempt.
Coleman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Newton backwards.
Coleman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman tries to land a knee to the head but Newton blocks with his arms.
Newton lands with a right to the head.
Newton has Coleman pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Newton pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Coleman tumbling to the mat - Newton dives into Coleman's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newton slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Coleman sees it coming and defends easily.
Newton wants to pass to mount but Coleman is defending the position.
Coleman is defending against the submission attempts here by Newton.
Coleman is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Still in half guard, Newton seems content to control.
Coleman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Coleman is striking off his back. Newton thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Newton seems to be working for a kimura but Coleman defends the submission attempt.
Newton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Coleman defends it well.
Coleman actively working from the bottom here.
Bill Newton has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton stops Coleman from getting back to his feet.
Newton stalling away here and it's allowed Coleman to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Newton pushes down on Coleman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Newton is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Coleman is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bill Newton!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Marfaker (ranked 1648 p4p, 242 weight class) and Darth Sidious (ranked 928 p4p, 134 weight class). Juan Marfaker could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Darth Sidious's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juan Marfaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darth Sidious!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sidious gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marfaker.
A big right from Marfaker misses.
Marfaker throws a low kick, looking for Sidious's leg but Sidious calmly moves out of range.
Sidious swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sidious steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Marfaker. That one must have hurt.
Marfaker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sidious.
Sidious blocks a low kick nicely.
Sidious misses with a body shot.
It appears Marfaker was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sidious takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sidious has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A leg kick checked by Sidious.
Sidious's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marfaker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sidious scrambles back to his feet.
Good shot there by Marfaker.
Marfaker tries to land a body kick
and Sidious counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marfaker slips a jab from Sidious.
A little feinted left hand from Marfaker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A cross from Marfaker lands.
Marfaker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marfaker throws a leg kick but Sidious checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sidious ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marfaker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sidious.
Juan Marfaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sidious misses with a looping left.
Marfaker throws a shot to the body.
Marfaker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice uppercut there from Marfaker.
Marfaker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Marfaker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sidious checks the leg kick nicely there.
Marfaker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sidious just misses with a punch to the body.
Sidious has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sidious there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sidious takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marfaker throws a push kick but Sidious slaps the foot to one side.
Marfaker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marfaker throws a push kick but Sidious slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sidious avoids the body shot from Marfaker.
Sidious takes a swing at Marfaker's ribcage but misses.
Marfaker throws the left hand but Sidious avoids the punch easily.
Marfaker tests Sidious's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sidious takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good exchange - Marfaker coming out on top.
Sidious scores with a jab. Marfaker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Marfaker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sidious uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marfaker.
Sidious throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from Marfaker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marfaker throws a front kick aimed at Sidious's knee but Sidious avoids it well.
Marfaker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Marfaker 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.
Marfaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sidious.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marfaker throws a jab when Sidious was well out of range.
Marfaker throws a low kick but Sidious moves out of range easily.
Marfaker slips under a jab.
Sidious misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marfaker connects with a nice looking jab.
Marfaker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marfaker. That's going to slow Sidious down.
Marfaker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sidious has time to react.
Crunch! Marfaker slams his shin into Sidious's torso.
Sidious looks to score with a jab to the body but Marfaker is just out of range.
Marfaker needs to keep his hands up - Sidious had a free shot at his head there.
Sidious steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marfaker.
Sidious misses with a left hand
and Marfaker counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sidious stuns Marfaker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marfaker throws a low kick but Sidious avoids it.
Marfaker misses the body punch
enabling Sidious to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Sidious misses.
Marfaker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sidious just misses with a punch to the body.
Marfaker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Marfaker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sidious checks a leg kick.
Marfaker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Marfaker tries to bum rush Sidious with a series of wild strikes but Sidious uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marfaker lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marfaker scores with the left hand. Sidious knows he should have avoided that one.
Sidious misses the shot to the body.
Sidious connects with a nice looking jab.
Marfaker throws a body punch but Sidious moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Marfaker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sidious throws a body punch but Marfaker moves out of range.
Marfaker scores with a leg kick.
Sidious swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marfaker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marfaker.
Sidious on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sidious on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Marfaker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sidious doesn't seem bothered though.
Sidious on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sidious walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sidious works the jab nicely.
It looks like Juan Marfaker has been cut.
Marfaker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!
Marfaker slips a straight right by Sidious.
Marfaker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Juan Marfaker is winning the standup battle so far.
Sidious takes a swing at Marfaker's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sidious blocks a head kick by Marfaker.
Marfaker lands with a hook. Sidious tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marfaker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Marfaker.
Marfaker dips to his left and cracks Sidious with an uppercut!
Sidious fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marfaker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice defenses there by Sidious.
Sidious misses with a body punch
and Marfaker counters with a thumping low kick.
Sidious throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sidious walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marfaker scores with a shot to the body.
A big left from Sidious misses.
Sidious throws out a loose jab but Marfaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sidious moves out of range as Marfaker strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sidious takes one to the side of the head.
Marfaker staying out of range there.
Marfaker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marfaker moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sidious's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Marfaker scores with a kick to the midsection.
Marfaker digs a good body shot into Sidious's ribs.
Marfaker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Marfaker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sidious takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Marfaker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marfaker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sidious.
Decent striking displayed by Marfaker there.
Marfaker throws a looping overhand right but Sidious ducks down to avoid it.
Sidious now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Marfaker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sidious can do to turn this around?
Sidious misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Sidious does no damage.
A big right from Sidious misses.
Marfaker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Marfaker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sidious fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Marfaker on the side of the head.
Marfaker scores with a kick to the body.
Marfaker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Marfaker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marfaker swings for the body but Sidious moves out of range.
Marfaker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Marfaker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sidious takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sidious waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marfaker.
Sidious has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Marfaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sidious.
Sidious throws out a counter right but Marfaker avoids it with no problem.
Sidious throws a jab but it's blocked by Marfaker.
Marfaker connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marfaker lands a jab to the head.
Marfaker lunges at Sidious with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sidious's hand.
Marfaker misses with a right hand
and Marfaker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marfaker works the jab nicely.
Sidious stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marfaker.
Marfaker misses with a straight left.
Marfaker lands a jab to the nose.
Sidious steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Marfaker. That one must have hurt.
A head kick misses from Marfaker.
Sidious swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marfaker looks to throw the jab but Sidious is out of range.
Sidious doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marfaker throws a low kick but Sidious avoids it.
Marfaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Sidious might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Marfaker has got the better of the exchanges.
Marfaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sidious moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Marfaker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Juan Marfaker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Marfaker jabs at Sidious's body.
Sidious uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marfaker.
A countering left hand to the body from Sidious misses.
Marfaker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sidious scores with a hook.
Sidious throws a body shot but no joy.
Marfaker tried to counter with a leg kick but Sidious avoided it.
Marfaker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sidious is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marfaker with a body shot.
Marfaker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sidious under the eye.
Sidious misses with a looping right.
Sidious looks to land a left hand but Marfaker moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marfaker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marfaker lunges at Sidious with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sidious's hand.
Sidious swings for the body but Marfaker moves out of range.
Marfaker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sidious is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marfaker with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Marfaker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marfaker lands with a hook. Sidious tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sidious has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Marfaker.
A cross from Marfaker lands.
Marfaker digs a good hook to Sidious's body.
Sidious throws a jab but it's blocked by Marfaker.
Marfaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sidious was well out of range. Poor timing from Marfaker.
Marfaker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sidious doesn't seem bothered though.
Marfaker throws a body punch but Sidious moves out of range.
Marfaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marfaker tried to score with a low kick but Sidious checks it.
Marfaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Sidious is just out of range.
Marfaker slips a jab from Sidious.
Marfaker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sidious.
Nice shot by Sidious.
Darth Sidious has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juan Marfaker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sidious throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marfaker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marfaker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Marfaker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sidious throws a series of punches but Marfaker avoids them all with ease.
Sidious takes one to the side of the head.
Marfaker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sidious on the side of the head.
Marfaker thuds his shin into the meat of Sidious's side.
Marfaker lands with a shot to the body.
Sidious takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sidious on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sidious. Marfaker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marfaker appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Marfaker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sidious. That did some damage!
Marfaker throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marfaker scores with a kick to the midsection.
Marfaker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sidious.
Marfaker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sidious jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marfaker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sidious's hands.
Marfaker misses with a hook to the body
and Sidious cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sidious misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marfaker.
Marfaker sizes up Sidious with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marfaker blocks a jab.
Marfaker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sidious. That did some damage!
Sidious drops his hands momentarily and Marfaker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sidious throws a lazy right hand but Marfaker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marfaker cracks Sidious with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Marfaker.
Jab from Marfaker.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marfaker.
Sidious walks into a jab.
Sidious tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marfaker was well out of range. Poor timing from Sidious.
Marfaker throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sidious avoids it.
Marfaker lands a leg kick that knocks Sidious off balance momentarily.
Marfaker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big right from Sidious misses.
Marfaker scores with a jab to the head.
Sidious throws a sloppy body shot
and Marfaker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marfaker connects with the punch.
Nice straight punches there by Marfaker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marfaker.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marfaker.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Marfaker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marfaker 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Marfaker!
A relieved looking Juan Marfaker 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Noob Saibot (ranked 3024 p4p, 326 weight class) and Egyptian Embalmer (ranked 1150 p4p, 155 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Saibot might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to New York. Embalmer has chosen Katy Perry - Dark Horse ft. Juicy J as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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178 lbs
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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Noob Saibot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Egyptian Embalmer!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saibot misses with a wild combination.
Embalmer shoots and misses
and Saibot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Embalmer has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Embalmer misses with a hook
and Saibot counters with a left and a right that stings Embalmer.
Saibot closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Embalmer is rocked!
Saibot thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Embalmer's head.
Embalmer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saibot is working away from the top position though.
Embalmer is holding on to half guard well.
Saibot throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Embalmer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Saibot scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saibot escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saibot throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Embalmer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Saibot is in Embalmer's guard.
Saibot wants to stand but Embalmer is controlling his posture from full guard.
Embalmer tries to strike from the bottom.
Embalmer has his foot on Saibot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saibot works his way back into a safe position though.
Embalmer keeping full guard, as Saibot tries to pass.
Saibot stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Embalmer misses with an uppercut. Saibot saw that one coming.
Saibot walks into a straight right hand from Embalmer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Embalmer throws a body punch but Saibot moves out of range.
Saibot shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Embalmer sprawls well. Embalmer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Saibot gets slowly back to his feet.
Saibot fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Embalmer to the ground. Saibot is now in Embalmer's guard.
Embalmer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Embalmer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saibot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Embalmer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Saibot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Embalmer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saibot has managed to get both his arms back between Embalmer's legs - danger averted.
Embalmer is trying to control the position but Saibot postures up.
Saibot stands up and waves to Embalmer to follow him.
Noob Saibot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Embalmer misses with a body shot.
Saibot fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Saibot shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Embalmer defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noob Saibot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saibot shoots in but Embalmer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Embalmer tries to score with a low kick but Saibot moves his leg out of the way.
Saibot closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Embalmer did well to prevent Saibot getting side control.
Embalmer is trying to get back to full guard.
Saibot missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noob Saibot 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.
Embalmer misses with a body shot.
Embalmer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saibot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Embalmer throws a nice looking combination but Saibot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Embalmer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Saibot pinned against the cage. Saibot gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saibot.
A combination from Embalmer does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Embalmer fails to land with a series of punches.
Embalmer misses with a right hand
and Saibot counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Embalmer down! Saibot is looking to finish but Embalmer is intelligently defending himself.
Saibot thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saibot decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saibot shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Embalmer is trying to control the position but Saibot postures up.
Saibot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Embalmer can do to turn this around?
Saibot decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Embalmer, up you get!
Saibot shoots in and gets a takedown into Embalmer's guard.
Saibot wants to stand but Embalmer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Saibot decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Embalmer, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Embalmer shoots for a double leg takedown but Saibot sprawls well. He's pushed Embalmer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Saibot feints and as Embalmer raises his hands in defense, Saibot changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Saibot stands up and waves to Embalmer to follow him.
Embalmer gets caught napping as Saibot dives in and scores a takedown. Embalmer manages to retain guard.
Embalmer is breathing heavily.
Saibot postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saibot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Saibot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Saibot wants to stand but Embalmer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Saibot gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saibot dives in for a single leg takedown but Embalmer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Saibot shoots and misses
letting Embalmer counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noob Saibot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saibot shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Embalmer as he jumps to the side.
Saibot walks into a left hand.
Egyptian Embalmer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saibot checks the leg kick nicely there.
Embalmer swings widly with a right hand
and Saibot counters with a left and a right that stings Embalmer.
Saibot walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Embalmer's corner calls for a 1-2. Embalmer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Saibot misses with a takedown attempt - Embalmer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Embalmer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saibot shoots for a takedown but Embalmer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice shot by Embalmer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Embalmer lands a lovely overhand right.
Embalmer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saibot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saibot lands a head kick. Embalmer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Good exchange - Embalmer coming out on top.
Saibot walks into a left hand.
It looks like Noob Saibot has been cut.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Saibot.
Embalmer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Egyptian Embalmer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Noob Saibot's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Saibot shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Embalmer defends it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Embalmer! But no joy.
Saibot tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Embalmer swivels and escapes.
Embalmer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Saibot takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Saibot is trying hard to land a takedown here. Embalmer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noob Saibot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saibot gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Saibot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Embalmer defends well and Saibot ends up having to push Embalmer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Embalmer lunges at Saibot with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saibot's hand.
Embalmer lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Embalmer catches Saibot right on the button with a cross.
Saibot has taken the fight to the clinch.
Saibot gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Embalmer.
Saibot is pressed up against the cage. Embalmer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Saibot down to the mat. Saibot avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Saibot looks for a takedown but Embalmer sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Embalmer. No joy for Saibot on that attempt.
Embalmer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Embalmer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saibot fails with the takedown.
Saibot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saibot went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saibot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A right-left combo lands from Embalmer.
Noob Saibot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Embalmer throws out a powerful jab.
Saibot dodges the punch combination from Embalmer.
A telegraphed right hand from Embalmer misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Embalmer throws a body shot but no joy.
Saibot closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Embalmer manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Embalmer managing to control the position.
Embalmer lands some strikes from the bottom.
Saibot throwing strikes but missing.
Embalmer trying to keep a closed guard but Saibot is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Embalmer wants to stand but Saibot is controlling the position.
Embalmer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saibot is one step ahead there.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Saibot shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Embalmer pinned against the cage. Embalmer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Embalmer lands a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Saibot is defended easily by Embalmer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Egyptian Embalmer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Embalmer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Egyptian Embalmer!
An out of breath Egyptian Embalmer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Vale (ranked 884 p4p, 95 weight class) and Big Dog (ranked 413 p4p, 40 weight class). Vale comes to the cage accompanied by Motorhead-Iron Fist . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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34
245 lbs
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270 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Vale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Dog!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dog closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dog lands a leg kick that knocks Vale off balance momentarily.
Vale motions for Dog to come forward. Vale throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dog looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dog has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dog throws a leg kick but Vale moved away.
Dog throws a low kick, looking for Vale's leg but Vale calmly moves out of range.
Dog throws out a leg kick but Vale moves out of range and Dog only half commits.
Vale lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dog was well out of range. Poor timing from Vale.
Vale drops his hands momentarily and Dog takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dog pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vale throws a jab but it's blocked by Dog.
Dog misses with a wild body shot.
Dog getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Simon Vale has been cut.
Dog moves out of range of the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Dog throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A cross from Vale lands.
Simon Vale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vale throws a body punch but Dog moves out of range.
Dog shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Vale. Beautiful body shot.
Dog is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dog.
Vale lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vale lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dog closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Vale fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vale.
Dog blocks a body shot from Vale.
Vale is trying to break the clinch but Dog is controlling him.
Vale pushes Dog back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vale prevents a body shot from Dog.
Vale scores with a hook to the body.
Vale lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dog or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Vale fails to land.
Dog misses with some punches.
Vale misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vale working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dog tries to stall but Vale uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vale blocking some punches.
Vale scores with a shoulder strike.
Vale pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vale throws a monster overhand right that drops Dog! Vale follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Vale!
Simon Vale very nearly forgot to thank Amped Performance ($200/160q) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andre Soares (ranked 502 p4p, 65 weight class) and Tommy Shelby (ranked 616 p4p, 80 weight class). Soares comes to the cage accompanied by Black Sabbath - Iron Man. Andre Soares could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tommy Shelby's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andre Soares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Shelby!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Shelby lands.
Shelby just misses with a punch to the body.
Shelby throws a body punch but Soares moves out of range.
Soares moves into the clinch.
Soares gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Soares wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shelby keeps working.
Soares is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shelby has managed to free his arm - good work.
Soares missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Soares seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shelby does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Soares prevents Shelby from standing back up.
Soares is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shelby sees it coming and defends easily.
Shelby is trying to stand back up but Soares is controlling him
Shelby keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Soares is looking for a kimura here.
Shelby kicks Soares off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shelby connects with a single shot there.
Soares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shelby.
Shelby keeps the fight on the outside.
Shelby swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Soares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Soares is looking to clinch but Shelby is avoiding it.
Shelby throws the left hand but Soares avoids the punch easily.
Soares tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shelby throws a body punch but Soares moves out of range.
Shelby avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shelby loads up on a big right hand but Soares slips the punch.
Soares tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shelby connects with the punch.
Shelby lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Soares tries to close the distance and clinch but Shelby swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shelby lands an overhand right.
Shelby looks to score with a jab to the body but Soares is just out of range.
Soares ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soares takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shelby with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shelby connects with a crisp jab.
Shelby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Soares lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shelby circles away quickly and effectively.
Shelby takes a swing at Soares's ribcage but misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shelby!
Shelby lunges at Soares with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Soares's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Shelby misses the target.
Soares tries to counter by clinching up but Shelby breaks away and moves out of range.
Soares throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shelby counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Soares tries to close the distance and clinch but Shelby swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shelby scores with a jab to the body.
Shelby misses with a hook to the body
and Soares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shelby ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Soares moves away from the strike by Shelby.
Shelby misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Soares on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shelby ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shelby throws a body punch but Soares moves out of range.
Soares tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shelby manages to circle out of the way.
Shelby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soares manages to avoid it.
As Shelby tries to get set, Soares tries to push him back and clinch up but Shelby manages to avoid the attempt.
Shelby throws a poor cross that misses
and Soares holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Soares working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shelby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Soares throws a body punch but Shelby moves out of range.
It seemed like Shelby was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soares avoids the body shot from Shelby.
Soares tries to clinch but Shelby moves out of range.
Shelby misses with a wild body shot.
Shelby has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Soares takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Soares moves out of range of the strikes.
Tommy Shelby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soares takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Soares doesn't manage to clinch there - Shelby circles away.
Soares wants to clinch up but Shelby keeps it at a distance.
Soares ducks right into an uppercut from Shelby.
Shelby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soares moves away.
Shelby thows a left - swing and a miss!
Soares tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shelby swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Shelby dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Shelby misses the shot to the body.
Soares is looking to counter the offense by Shelby and move into the clinch.
Shelby misses with a wild body shot.
As Shelby looks to move away, Soares throws a big counter combo but Shelby just gets out of the way.
Shelby works Soares's body with a nice hook.
Soares slips a straight right by Shelby.
Shelby throws a right and a left that Soares avoids nicely.
Shelby jabs Soares to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Soares blocks a jab.
Soares takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shelby swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Soares connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Soares 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Soares misses with a body shot.
Shelby misses with an uppercut
and Soares counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shelby tries to throw a body punch but Soares avoids it by throwing Shelby back against the cage.
Shelby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Soares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Soares tries to counter by clinching up but Shelby breaks away and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soares takes a swing at Shelby's ribcage but misses.
Shelby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soares.
Soares tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shelby paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andre Soares is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Soares misses with a wild body shot.
Shelby scores with a three punch combo!
Tommy Shelby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Soares takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shelby. Soares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soares forces Shelby back against the cage and clinches.
Soares misses with a punch to the body.
Soares lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shelby backwards.
Shelby misses with a body punch.
Soares blocks a body shot from Shelby.
Shelby breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Soares slips under a jab.
Shelby scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Soares doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shelby works the jab nicely.
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!
Soares lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shelby circles away quickly and effectively.
Soares wants to clinch up but Shelby keeps it at a distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Shelby misses.
Soares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shelby misses with an uppercut. Soares saw that one coming.
Soares doesn't manage to clinch there - Shelby circles away.
Soares moves away from the strike by Shelby.
Soares is looking to wear down Shelby with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A telegraphed right hand from Shelby misses the target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shelby scores with a nice right hand.
Soares misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Shelby on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shelby misses with a left hand
and Soares counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Soares doesn't manage to clinch there - Shelby circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Shelby.
Soares moves away from the strike by Shelby.
Shelby connects with the punch.
Soares walks into a left hand.
Shelby misses with an uppercut. Soares saw that one coming.
Soares swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shelby looks to land a combination but Soares avoids it well.
Soares is looking to counter the offense by Shelby and move into the clinch.
Soares swinging wildly here.
Shelby connects with a good right hand that stumbles Soares. Soares circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Soares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Shelby tries to get set, Soares tries to push him back and clinch up but Shelby manages to avoid the attempt.
Shelby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soares.
The fight stays on the outside here - Soares looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shelby scores with a crisp jab that stopped Soares in his tracks.
Shelby misses with a body shot.
Shelby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shelby loads up on a big right hand but Soares slips the punch.
It looked like Soares was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shelby.
Shelby looks to score with a jab to the body but Soares is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Soares.
Soares 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.
Soares looks to clinch
and Shelby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Soares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shelby.
Soares slips under a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Soares looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shelby throws a body shot but no joy.
Soares went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Shelby 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!
Shelby swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Soares to counter with a crisp jab.
Shelby throws a right hand that misses
enabling Soares to counter with a crisp jab.
Shelby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soares was well out of range. Poor timing from Shelby.
Good shot there by Shelby.
Soares avoids the body shot from Shelby.
Shelby connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Soares tries to move into range but Shelby moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Soares is rocked!
Soares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shelby.
Soares is looking for a counter combo.
Shelby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Soares.
Soares looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shelby throws a looping overhand right but Soares ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shelby scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Soares throws out a powerful jab.
Soares fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shelby looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shelby lands a nice hook to Soares's body. Soares takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shelby misses with a body punch
and Soares moves into the clinch.
Shelby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shelby pushes Soares back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shelby breaks the clinch.
Soares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shelby moves away.
Shelby now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Soares moves out of range as Shelby strikes.
Soares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shelby.
As Shelby looks to move away, Soares throws a big counter combo but Shelby just gets out of the way.
Shelby is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Soares.
Shelby scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shelby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soares.
Shelby misses with a hook.
Shelby lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shelby lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shelby cracks Soares with a good jab.
Shelby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soares moves away.
No joy there for Shelby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Soares moves away from the strike by Shelby.
Shelby connects with a looping right hand.
Jab by Shelby.
Soares tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shelby manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shelby lands with an overhand left.
Shelby just misses with a punch to the body.
Soares takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Oh Soares is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shelby throws a body punch but Soares moves out of range.
Shelby connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Soares momentarily.
A big right from Shelby misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soares on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shelby scores with the left hand. Soares knows he should have avoided that one.
Soares tries to clinch there but Shelby circles away.
Soares thuds a left hand into Shelby's body.
Soares slips a straight right by Shelby.
Shelby missing with a left hand there. Soares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Soares closes the distance but Shelby moves to the side
and Shelby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shelby circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shelby counters with a crisp right that sends Soares to the canvas! Shelby follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Shelby!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Halo (ranked 475 p4p, 65 weight class) and Ogmak N`bagr (ranked 513 p4p, 69 weight class). Ogmak N`bagr told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arthur Halo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ogmak N`bagr!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
N`bagr tries to work over Halo's front leg with a kick but Halo checks it.
Halo darts in looking for a takedown but N`bagr gets double underhooks and turns Halo into the cage.
N`bagr throws a leg kick which misses Halo's front leg but catches the back leg as Halo tries to avoid it.
N`bagr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Halo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on N`bagr if he has to take too many more of those.
N`bagr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Halo.
N`bagr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been informed that N`bagr 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.
Halo tries to clinch up but N`bagr circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
N`bagr is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo being controlled against the cage.
N`bagr working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
N`bagr trying to control from the bottom.
N`bagr is defending against the submission attempts here by Halo.
N`bagr tries to get to full guard but Halo has control of the leg.
N`bagr is positioning himself well to prevent Halo advancing to mount.
Halo is working for a submission of some sort.
N`bagr gets back to full guard.
Halo wants to control from the top but N`bagr keeps moving.
Halo throwing strikes but missing.
We've been hearing good reports from Halo'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
N`bagr has control of Halo's left arm, preventing Halo from doing any damage.
N`bagr working a defensive guard here.
Halo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Halo won't allow N`bagr to sweep him here.
N`bagr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
N`bagr keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as N`bagr holds on and takes a little breather.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. N`bagr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
N`bagr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, N`bagr has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
N`bagr tries to get to full guard but Halo has control of the leg.
N`bagr is controlling Halo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Halo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
N`bagr tries to get to full guard but Halo has control of the leg.
Halo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. N`bagr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Halo.
Halo seems to be working for a kimura but N`bagr defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
N`bagr tries to roll over but Halo keeps him under control.
Halo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
N`bagr is trying is best to control the position here.
N`bagr is staying active underneath Halo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
N`bagr wants to improve his position but Halo is controlling well.
Halo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for N`bagr!
N`bagr tries to reverse the position but Halo maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
N`bagr wants to control but Halo is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Halo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Halo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as N`bagr throws out the jab.
Arthur Halo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Halo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from N`bagr.
Nice sprawl there from N`bagr as Halo shoots in.
N`bagr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halo.
N`bagr jabs Halo right on the nose. Halo blinks but takes it well.
N`bagr throws a poor cross that misses
and Halo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in N`bagr's guard.
N`bagr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
N`bagr trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
N`bagr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Halo has hold of N`bagr's hands but N`bagr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Arthur Halo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Halo blocking the ground and pound attempt from N`bagr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
N`bagr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Halo is not content to let N`bagr control the position.
Ground and pound from N`bagr.
N`bagr wants to control but Halo is keeping him busy.
N`bagr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Halo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Halo flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
N`bagr is trying to control. Halo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
N`bagr drops an elbow to the side of Halo's head.
N`bagr blocks the strikes from Halo.
Halo is looking to improve his position.
N`bagr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
N`bagr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
N`bagr thows a huge punch but Halo dodges it nicely.
N`bagr winds up and cracks Halo with a swinging punch to the side of the 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. N`bagr connects with a nice short shot to Halo's temple.
N`bagr throwing shots but Halo is blocking nicely.
N`bagr is trying to control. Halo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
N`bagr is nestled in close to Halo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Halo blocking the ground and pound attempt from N`bagr.
N`bagr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
N`bagr is trying to control the action in half guard but Halo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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. N`bagr connects with a nice short shot to Halo's temple.
N`bagr lands with a punch from half guard.
N`bagr working over Halo with some ground and pound. Halo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
N`bagr working over Halo with some ground and pound. Halo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
N`bagr throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Halo to regain full guard.
N`bagr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
N`bagr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
N`bagr throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as N`bagr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
N`bagr landing some decent shots from guard.
Halo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Halo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from N`bagr.
N`bagr connects with a couple of short punches.
N`bagr trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom.
N`bagr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. N`bagr defends it easily.
N`bagr stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Halo has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! N`bagr manages to get his head free but now Halo has transitioned to an armbar! N`bagr grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Halo! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arthur Halo!
An out of breath Arthur Halo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Wrexham (ranked 339 p4p, 41 weight class) and Vicente Lafayette (ranked 96 p4p, 13 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyler Wrexham !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vicente Lafayette!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Wrexham misses its intended target.
Lafayette misses with a looping left.
Wrexham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lafayette paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wrexham throws a lazy uppercut
and Lafayette counters with a nice uppercut.
Lafayette throws a hook but Wrexham blocks it.
Wrexham blocks a jab.
Lafayette cracks Wrexham with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wrexham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Wrexham wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wrexham chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wrexham fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lafayette looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lafayette fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wrexham checks it well.
Lafayette goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wrexham scores with a jab to the body.
Vicente Lafayette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lafayette rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wrexham counters with a left to the body.
Lafayette misses with a head kick.
Wrexham misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lafayette swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wrexham counters with a straight right hand.
Wrexham looks to land a left hand but Lafayette moved out of range nicely.
Wrexham misses the shot to the body.
Lafayette throws a head kick that misses
enabling Wrexham to counter with a crisp jab.
Wrexham swings widly with a right hand
and Lafayette counters with a low kick, right behind Wrexham 's knee.
Wrexham darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wrexham misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lafayette counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lafayette.
Lafayette scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lafayette rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wrexham counters with a left to the body.
Lafayette finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wrexham is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lafayette looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wrexham throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lafayette counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lafayette looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lafayette uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wrexham .
Wrexham lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrexham takes one to the side of the head.
A head kick by Lafayette misses
and Wrexham counters with a nice uppercut.
Wrexham connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lafayette momentarily.
Lafayette throws a poor cross that misses
and Wrexham counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lafayette thinking.
Lafayette swings for the body but Wrexham moves out of range.
Wrexham wants to clinch
and Lafayette counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Lafayette throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wrexham counters with a low kick, right behind Lafayette 's knee.
Lafayette scores with a leg kick.
Wrexham scores with a one two! Lafayette had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wrexham shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wrexham looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lafayette 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.
Wrexham drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lafayette swings widly with a right hand
letting Wrexham counter with a right hand.
Wrexham scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lafayette in his tracks.
Lafayette looks to land a right hand but Wrexham moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrexham throws an overhand right that lands on Lafayette's shoulder, as Lafayette tries to avoid the shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lafayette.
Lafayette throws a nice head kick!
Wrexham is rocked!
Lafayette feints and then cracks Wrexham 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wrexham down.
Oh Wrexham is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lafayette drops Wrexham with a straight right hand, right on the button! Lafayette follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vicente Lafayette!
An out of breath and clearly excited Vicente Lafayette thanked Dauntless for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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