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SyFi 55 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Paul (ranked 5101 p4p, 475 weight class) and Ian Banks (ranked 6093 p4p, 530 weight class). The key to victory for Chris Paul has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White 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
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Paul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ian Banks!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Chris Dean and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paul darts in and clinches Banks up against the cage.
Banks has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Paul is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Paul lands a body punch in the clinch.
Paul pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paul moves into the clinch.
Paul lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paul breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paul moves into range and clinches up with Banks.
Paul misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Banks using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Paul has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Paul breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Banks has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Paul is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paul. Banks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banks shoots in but Paul avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Paul drives through and clinches with Banks against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul lands with a light punch inside.
Paul keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Banks's efforts to push away.
Banks has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Paul uses from the top position.
Banks keeping moving, preventing Paul from controlling successfully.
Paul wants to stand and escape but instead Banks has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Banks is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Banks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Banks works over Paul with some ground and pound from guard.
Banks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Paul's head.
Banks passes into half guard.
Banks maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Paul could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Banks has cracked it and Paul is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Banks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ian Banks!
In defeat, Chris Paul stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to the drawing board for me folks, this is just a bump in the road. I'll be back better than before soon!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tank Seaview (ranked 5175 p4p, 525 weight class) and John Gibson (ranked 6511 p4p, 584 weight class). Gibson has chosen Blac Youngsta - I Got You feat. Slim Jxmmi of Rae Sremmurd as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tank Seaview!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Gibson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ron Honeybunn and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seaview lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gibson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gibson gets a clinch.
Seaview looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gibson lands with a light punch inside.
Gibson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Seaview's efforts to push away.
Gibson stalling the fight.
Seaview is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gibson avoiding damage.
Gibson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Seaview up against the cage.
Gibson continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gibson stalling the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson drags the fight down to the ground.
Seaview is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gibson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Seaview is looking to defend but Gibson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Seaview! Gibson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Seaview taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Gibson!
During a confident post fight interview, John Gibson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between DeMario Valdez (ranked 4997 p4p, 386 weight class) and Aaron Dale (ranked 5373 p4p, 411 weight class). Valdez's entrance music is Era - Ameno. A fine choice. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, DeMario Valdez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aaron Dale!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dale staying out of range there.
Dale looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Valdez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dale in his tracks.
Valdez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dale.
Dale moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Valdez drops Dale with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Dale! Valdez dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeMario Valdez!
A victorious DeMario Valdez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aulis Homelius (ranked 3332 p4p, 391 weight class) and Bol Strike (ranked 4978 p4p, 520 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aulis Homelius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bol Strike!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Francis DeMontford and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Homelius slips under a jab from Strike.
Strike uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Homelius.
Strike misses with an uppercut.
Homelius swats away the attempt to clinch by Strike.
Homelius staying out of range there.
Homelius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strike was well out of range. Poor timing from Homelius.
Homelius with a nice cross.
Strike takes the fight into the clinch.
Strike swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strike lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Homelius is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strike.
Homelius looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Homelius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Homelius blocking some punches.
Homelius has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Strike after a bit of a struggle.
Homelius takes a shot to the head.
Homelius is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Strike is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aulis Homelius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strike lands a body shot.
Strike misses with a punch on the inside.
Strike tries a body shot but Homelius blocks it.
Homelius is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Strike is defending well.
Homelius's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Strike struggles to land a body shot inside as Homelius controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Strike.
Strike misses with a body punch.
Strike breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strike fails with an attempt to clinch.
Homelius half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Homelius ducks under a wild hook from Strike.
A telegraphed right hand from Homelius misses the target.
Strike drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Homelius defends it well.
Strike slips a jab and a cross from Homelius.
Homelius moves away from the strike by Strike.
Homelius tries to counter with a takedown but Strike is quick to defend against it.
Strike has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Strike gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Homelius is looking to take this one to the mat.
Strike lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Homelius backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strike misses with the head strike.
Strike swings wildly with an uppercut but Homelius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strike lands a shot to the body.
Homelius goes for a takedown in the clinch but Strike prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strike escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strike is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Strike connects with a looping right hand.
Strike doesn't manage to clinch there - Homelius circles away.
Strike is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Homelius closes this distance looking for a takedown but Strike circles away.
Strike drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Homelius defends it well.
Strike throws a looping overhand right but Homelius ducks down to avoid it.
Homelius attempts a counter takedown but Strike avoids it well and moves away.
Strike cracks Homelius with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Strike throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Homelius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Homelius missing with a left hand there. Strike was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice takedown defense from Strike. No joy for Homelius on that attempt.
Bol Strike is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strike scores with a hook.
Strike gets a clinch.
Homelius prevents a body shot from Strike.
Strike lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Homelius can't get the takedown.
A body shot lands from Strike.
Strike presses Homelius against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Homelius is breathing heavily.
Homelius tries for a takedown. No joy.
Homelius drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Strike gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Strike goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bol Strike 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.
Strike cracks Homelius with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice takedown defense from Strike. No joy for Homelius on that attempt.
Strike might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Strike fails to land with a series of punches.
Bol Strike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strike tries to clinch up
so Homelius counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Strike is looking to stand up but Homelius isn't so interested in that idea.
We've been hearing that Homelius has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Homelius throwing strikes but missing.
Homelius pushes down on Strike's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Homelius throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strike is looking to improve his position.
Homelius throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Homelius working the head and body with strikes.
Strike taking some punishment here, with Homelius in his half guard.
Homelius throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Homelius is working for a kimura but Strike is defending it quite comfortably.
Homelius sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Strike defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Homelius is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Homelius scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Homelius tries to pass to full mount but Strike defends it.
Strike blocking the ground and pound attempt from Homelius.
Homelius works his way into side control.
The ground and pound from Homelius seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Homelius cracks Strike with a big right hand but Strike just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strike is letting Homelius control him for a moment.
Homelius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strike keeps working.
Strike tries to improve position but can't.
Homelius throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Homelius landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Strike tries to improve position but can't.
Homelius working the head with strikes.
Strike is trying to buck Homelius off.
Homelius 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.
Homelius landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strike tries to buck Homelius off but Homelius is having none of it.
Homelius scores with punches from side control.
Strike taking punishment in the form of punches.
Homelius working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Strike can do anything to dispel that myth.
Strike on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Homelius are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
A lull in the action here as Homelius stalls from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Homelius scoring with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aulis Homelius dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Strike throws a lazy right hand but Homelius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strike moves into the clinch.
Strike lands with a light punch inside.
Homelius blocking some punches.
Strike working aggressively here.
Strike misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strike misses with a punch on the inside.
Strike scores with a shot to the side of Homelius's head.
A short right from Strike on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strike throws a head punch that misses.
Homelius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Homelius throws a looping overhand right but Strike ducks down to avoid it.
Strike tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Strike is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Homelius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strike connects with a crisp jab.
Homelius ducks under a wild hook from Strike.
Homelius appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Homelius avoids the body shot from Strike.
Homelius tries to counter with a takedown but Strike is quick to defend against it.
Strike has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strike fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strike has Homelius up against the cage in a clinch.
Strike tries a body shot but Homelius blocks it.
Homelius is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Strike lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Strike lands an uppercut.
Strike throws a punch but it's blocked by Homelius.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Strike fails to land.
Strike throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Strike.
Strike lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Homelius or not.
Strike works on Homelius's body with a couple of short punches.
Homelius breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Homelius misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strike goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Strike stuffs the takedown attempt from Homelius. Homelius gets slowly back to his feet.
Strike changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Homelius swings for the body but Strike moves out of range.
Strike has Homelius up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strike breaks the clinch.
Strike scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Homelius scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Strike displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Homelius throws out the jab.
Strike throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strike tries to close the distance and clinch but Homelius swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Homelius shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Homelius thows a huge punch but Strike dodges it nicely.
Homelius perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strike wants to get back to his feet.
Homelius controlling the action here.
Strike is looking to improve his position.
Homelius prevents Strike from standing back up.
Strike is looking to improve his position.
Homelius is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bol Strike comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Strike 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bol Strike!
Bol Strike very nearly forgot to thank Forge Clothing Co. 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb (ranked 4417 p4p, 422 weight class) and Roy Jones Gracie (ranked 4878 p4p, 461 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nurmagabeeb might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sabine Kors feat. Timaro - Dagestan (Remix). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roy Jones Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Topper Green and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Gracie. Those never looked like landing.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Nurmagabeeb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie tries to bum rush Nurmagabeeb with a series of wild strikes but Nurmagabeeb uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nurmagabeeb half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nurmagabeeb rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nurmagabeeb blocks a jab.
A big right from Nurmagabeeb misses.
Nurmagabeeb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagabeeb.
Gracie misses with a hook
and Nurmagabeeb counters with a shoot takedown. Gracie fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagabeeb trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagabeeb got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nurmagabeeb has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Nurmagabeeb trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nurmagabeeb throws a big elbow that misses.
Nurmagabeeb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurmagabeeb accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie controls Nurmagabeeb momentarily but Nurmagabeeb frees himself.
Nurmagabeeb drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Nurmagabeeb off! Nurmagabeeb jumps back into Gracie's guard.
Nurmagabeeb wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagabeeb sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nurmagabeeb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nurmagabeeb won't allow Gracie to get back to his feet.
Nurmagabeeb stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Nurmagabeeb postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nurmagabeeb defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nurmagabeeb is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Nurmagabeeb has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nurmagabeeb sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gracie defending well though.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet.
Nurmagabeeb looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nurmagabeeb lands a nice short elbow.
Gracie has hold of Nurmagabeeb's hands but Nurmagabeeb slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nurmagabeeb is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie tries to kick Nurmagabeeb off but Nurmagabeeb keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Nurmagabeeb scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nurmagabeeb is working away from the top position though.
Ground and pound from Nurmagabeeb.
Gracie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nurmagabeeb scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nurmagabeeb tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
Nurmagabeeb is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nurmagabeeb looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to roll over but Nurmagabeeb keeps him under control.
Gracie felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Nurmagabeeb trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
Gracie looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Nurmagabeeb pushes past his half guard into mount!
Nurmagabeeb putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gracie defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nurmagabeeb.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nurmagabeeb thows a huge punch but Gracie dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagabeeb is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie is not content to let Nurmagabeeb control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice uppercut lands for Nurmagabeeb. That snapped Gracie's head back.
Nurmagabeeb throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gracie swinging wildly here.
Nurmagabeeb appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nurmagabeeb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nurmagabeeb ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Gracie scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagabeeb moves into the clinch.
Nurmagabeeb gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Gracie regains guard.
Nurmagabeeb trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagabeeb got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nurmagabeeb has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagabeeb trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Nurmagabeeb has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nurmagabeeb's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nurmagabeeb trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nurmagabeeb defends well.
Nurmagabeeb cracks Gracie with a solid left hand.
Nurmagabeeb sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Nurmagabeeb from controlling successfully.
Nurmagabeeb passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Nurmagabeeb.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Nurmagabeeb is controlling well.
Nurmagabeeb is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Nurmagabeeb uses his free foot to push down on Gracie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gracie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nurmagabeeb moves to take his opponent's back.
I really don't envy Gracie right now.
Nurmagabeeb working for the choke.
Gracie won't enjoy being in this position. Nurmagabeeb looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Gracie is tapping - it's over boys! Nurmagabeeb picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb!
Post fight, Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb took to the microphone: 'It was a good fight from a good opponent. I want to thank him. For now, onward and upward!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zedidiah Goldberg (ranked 2994 p4p, 349 weight class) and Jon Silva (ranked 3379 p4p, 397 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Goldberg might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to A Warrior's Call. Jon Silva 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zedidiah Goldberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Silva!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldberg scores with a jab to the head.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Goldberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Silva tries for a takedown but Goldberg circles away easily
and Goldberg counters with a nice right hand that sends Silva toppling to the canvas! Silva scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Goldberg finish him?!
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!
Goldberg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Goldberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silva drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Goldberg defends it well.
Silva checks a low kick from Goldberg.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zedidiah Goldberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Silva.
Silva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Goldberg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silva thinking.
Silva tries for a takedown but Goldberg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Goldberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva drops his hands for a split second and Goldberg immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Silva face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Goldberg follows up with a right hand that knocks Silva into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zedidiah Goldberg!
After the big win, Zedidiah Goldberg made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Forge Clothing Co. and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ingo Butzhammer (ranked 2735 p4p, 302 weight class) and Sagat Shanti (ranked 2670 p4p, 296 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ingo Butzhammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sagat Shanti!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shanti drives through with a takedown into Butzhammer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Butzhammer keeping moving, preventing Shanti from controlling successfully.
Butzhammer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shanti stops Butzhammer from standing up.
Butzhammer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shanti.
Shanti controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that Shanti has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Shanti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shanti won't allow Butzhammer to get back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Shanti throws an elbow that misses. Butzhammer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shanti's guard. Nice move by Butzhammer!
Shanti thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butzhammer wants to get up but he can't break Shanti's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Butzhammer won't allow Shanti to sweep him here.
Butzhammer advances position into side control!
Butzhammer stands up and beckons Shanti to his feet.
Shanti cracks Butzhammer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Butzhammer lands a nice looking body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Butzhammer. No joy for Shanti on that attempt.
Butzhammer tried to counter with a leg kick but Shanti avoided it.
Ingo Butzhammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butzhammer connects with a leg kick. Shanti looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shanti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Butzhammer as he jumps to the side.
Shanti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Butzhammer. Butzhammer obviously looking to wear him down.
Butzhammer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shanti throws out the jab.
Butzhammer half committed to a counter leg kick.
Shanti 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.
Shanti fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ingo Butzhammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sagat Shanti.
Butzhammer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Butzhammer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shanti's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butzhammer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Butzhammer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shanti's calf.
Butzhammer throws a leg kick
and Shanti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Butzhammer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shanti connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Butzhammer.
Butzhammer throws a leg kick that misses.
Shanti shoots in and drives through. Butzhammer sprawls well.
Shanti tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Butzhammer seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Butzhammer.
A leg kick checked by Shanti.
Shanti is looking for the big counter here.
Shanti scores with a nice head shot.
Shanti misses the jab.
Butzhammer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Shanti misses.
Butzhammer cracks the inside of Shanti's front leg.
Shanti is trying hard to land a takedown here. Butzhammer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shanti walks forward, straight into a front kick from Butzhammer.
Shanti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Butzhammer.
Shanti darts in looking for a takedown but Butzhammer gets double underhooks and turns Shanti into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shanti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Butzhammer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shanti checks the leg kick nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Butzhammer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butzhammer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shanti takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Sagat Shanti has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Shanti.
Shanti throws out a loose jab but Butzhammer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shanti looks to land a right hand but Butzhammer moved out of range.
Butzhammer staying out of range there.
Butzhammer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Butzhammer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Butzhammer throws a body kick that misses.
Shanti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Butzhammer. Butzhammer obviously looking to wear him down.
No joy there for Shanti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Butzhammer thumps Shanti with a low kick.
A head kick by Butzhammer misses
and Shanti counters with a nice uppercut.
Shanti goes for a double leg but Butzhammer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Butzhammer continues to drive forward.
Butzhammer appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shanti looks winded!
Shanti avoids the head kick by Butzhammer.
Shanti throws a right hand that misses
and Butzhammer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Butzhammer throws a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ingo Butzhammer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sagat Shanti's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Butzhammer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shanti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Butzhammer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Butzhammer misses with a low kick as Shanti jumps back.
An inside leg kick lands from Butzhammer.
Shanti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shanti closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A bone on bone clash there as Shanti blocks the leg kick.
Butzhammer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shanti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Butzhammer throws a leg kick which misses Shanti's front leg but catches the back leg as Shanti tries to avoid it.
Shanti fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Butzhammer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shanti takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butzhammer misses with a leg kick.
Butzhammer misses with a leg kick
and Shanti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Shanti misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Shanti misses.
Butzhammer misses with a leg kick
and Shanti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Butzhammer.
Ingo Butzhammer is winning the standup battle so far.
Butzhammer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Shanti missing with a left hand there. Butzhammer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shanti misses with a two punch combination.
Butzhammer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shanti missing with a left hand there. Butzhammer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Butzhammer lands a leg kick that knocks Shanti off balance momentarily.
Shanti tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Butzhammer defends well and Shanti ends up having to push Butzhammer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Butzhammer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Butzhammer throws a sloppy head kick and Shanti moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Shanti misses its intended target.
Butzhammer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Shanti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Butzhammer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shanti takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butzhammer scores with a leg kick.
Shanti has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Butzhammer.
Shanti darts in looking for a takedown but Butzhammer gets double underhooks and turns Shanti into the cage.
Ingo Butzhammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sagat Shanti.
Shanti is breathing heavily.
Shanti misses with a two punch combination.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Butzhammer.
Shanti throws a right hand that Butzhammer ducks under and follows up with a left that Butzhammer also avoids with ease.
Butzhammer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Butzhammer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shanti throws a hook but Butzhammer blocks it.
Butzhammer tries a low kick but Shanti avoids it.
Butzhammer thumps Shanti with a low kick.
Ingo Butzhammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Butzhammer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shanti.
Shanti blocks a head kick by Butzhammer.
Butzhammer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shanti is able to avoid easily.
Nice defenses there by Butzhammer.
Good leg kick by Butzhammer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A good leg kick by Butzhammer.
Butzhammer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butzhammer moves out of range of the strikes.
Shanti has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Butzhammer tries a low kick but Shanti avoids it.
Shanti might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A telegraphed right hand from Shanti misses the target.
Butzhammer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Butzhammer tries to clinch
and Shanti counters with a stiff right hand.
Butzhammer throws a sloppy head kick and Shanti moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shanti! But no joy.
Crunch! Butzhammer slams his shin into Shanti's torso.
Butzhammer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shanti is able to avoid easily.
Butzhammer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shanti misses with a straight right.
Butzhammer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Butzhammer is looking to slow Shanti down with leg kicks.
Shanti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shanti misses with a straight right.
Crunch! Butzhammer slams his shin into Shanti's torso.
Butzhammer throws a chopping leg kick but Shanti manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butzhammer misses with a leg kick
and Shanti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shanti swats away the attempt to clinch by Butzhammer.
Shanti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Butzhammer but Butzhammer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shanti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Butzhammer as he jumps to the side.
Butzhammer connects with an inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Butzhammer.
Shanti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Butzhammer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Butzhammer misses with a low kick as Shanti jumps back.
Shanti doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Butzhammer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shanti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Butzhammer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shanti's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Butzhammer throws a push kick but Shanti slaps the foot to one side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Butzhammer.
Shanti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Butzhammer pinned against the cage. Butzhammer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ingo Butzhammer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sagat Shanti's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Butzhammer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shanti jabs Butzhammer right on the nose. Butzhammer blinks but takes it well.
Shanti tries to bum rush Butzhammer with a series of wild strikes but Butzhammer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shanti connects with a crisp jab.
Butzhammer throws a leg kick that misses.
Shanti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Butzhammer connects with a solid leg kick.
Butzhammer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Butzhammer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shanti can do to turn this around?
Butzhammer scores with a head kick.
Butzhammer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shanti.
Shanti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Butzhammer.
Butzhammer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Butzhammer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Butzhammer lands a nice looking body kick.
Shanti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shanti throws a hook but Butzhammer avoids it easily.
Butzhammer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shanti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Butzhammer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butzhammer throws a low kick but Shanti moves out of range easily.
Butzhammer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shanti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Butzhammer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shanti checks it well.
A nice side step and Shanti releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Butzhammer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shanti checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A slow jab from Shanti misses its intended target.
Butzhammer moves in looking to clinch but Shanti pushes him off.
Shanti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A bone on bone clash there as Shanti blocks the leg kick.
Shanti moves out of range as Butzhammer throws a body kick.
Shanti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Butzhammer.
Shanti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Butzhammer tries to land a leg kick but Shanti saw it coming and moves away.
Shanti looks to score with a jab to the body but Butzhammer is just out of range.
Butzhammer feints and then cracks Shanti's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shanti down.
Shanti 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.
Butzhammer throws a head kick that misses.
Butzhammer feints and then cracks Shanti's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shanti down.
Shanti blocks a low kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butzhammer takes one to the chin there.
Butzhammer throws a solid leg kick but Shanti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Butzhammer.
A leg kick checked by Shanti.
Butzhammer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shanti gets a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shanti throwing shots but Butzhammer is blocking nicely.
Butzhammer is trying to stand up here but Shanti is controlling him well.
Butzhammer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shanti.
Shanti seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Butzhammer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sagat Shanti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shanti is looking to stall here but Butzhammer recovers full guard.
You can see that Shanti has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Shanti in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shanti throws a strike but Butzhammer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Shanti working a defensive guard here.
Shanti working a defensive guard but Butzhammer manages to pass into side control anyway.
Shanti is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shanti is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ingo Butzhammer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Butzhammer has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Butzhammer misses with a leg kick.
Shanti unleashes a big counter combination but Butzhammer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Shanti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Butzhammer.
A head kick misses from Butzhammer.
Butzhammer wants to slow Shanti down by chopping away at his legs.
Butzhammer scores with a head kick.
Shanti throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ingo Butzhammer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Butzhammer 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ingo Butzhammer!
A very excited looking Ingo Butzhammer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Sagat Shanti spoke after the fight, saying 'My soul hurts.....I must meditate.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luca Cruciani (ranked 2296 p4p, 286 weight class) and Iso Paa (ranked 2702 p4p, 323 weight class). Iso Paa has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Luca Cruciani's chin.
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185 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Luca Cruciani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iso Paa!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Paa.
Paa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cruciani feinted with a counter takedown.
Paa lands a slapping body shot.
Paa throws a hook but Cruciani blocks it.
Cruciani attempts a counter takedown but Paa avoids it well and moves away.
Paa tries to clinch but Cruciani moves out of range.
Cruciani drops down looking for a counter takedown but Paa sprawls and moves away.
Paa works over Cruciani's head and body with a nice combination.
Paa throws a jab when Cruciani was well out of range.
Paa throws a lazy right hand but Cruciani sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa misses with a wild body shot.
Paa drops Cruciani with a beautiful combination! Cruciani stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Paa is looking for the KO!
Cruciani is rocked!
It looks like Luca Cruciani has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paa tries to clinch but Cruciani moves out of range.
Cruciani appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Oh Cruciani is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruciani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruciani changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cruciani seems to have got his legs back now.
Paa moves into the clinch.
Paa has a couple of punches blocked by Cruciani.
Paa breaks from the clinch.
Paa misses with a straight right.
Cruciani tries to counter with a takedown but Paa is quick to defend against it.
Paa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big right from Paa misses.
Iso Paa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruciani slips a straight right by Paa.
Paa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cruciani feinted with a counter takedown.
Paa tries to close the distance and clinch but Cruciani swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cruciani half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Paa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruciani was well out of range. Poor timing from Paa.
Cruciani attempts a counter takedown but Paa avoids it well and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruciani ducks under a wild hook from Paa.
Cruciani feinted with a counter takedown.
Paa misses with a hook. Cruciani ducked under it nicely.
Cruciani feinted with a counter takedown.
Iso Paa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paa jabs Cruciani to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Paa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruciani manages to avoid it.
Cruciani feinted with a counter takedown.
Paa swings for the body but Cruciani moves out of range.
Cruciani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paa.
Cruciani feinted with a counter takedown.
Paa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruciani was well out of range. Poor timing from Paa.
Paa throws a shot from downtown. Cruciani moves away and avoids it.
Cruciani attempts a counter takedown but Paa avoids it well and moves away.
Paa throws a jab when Cruciani was well out of range.
Cruciani attempts a counter takedown but Paa avoids it well and moves away.
Paa has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
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!
Paa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruciani was well out of range. Poor timing from Paa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Paa connects with the punch.
Cruciani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Paa throws a big shot that misses.
Cruciani drops down looking for a counter takedown but Paa sprawls and moves away.
Paa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cruciani.
Cruciani drops down looking for a counter takedown but Paa sprawls and moves away.
Paa lands with a good body shot.
Paa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Paa leaning against his opponent.
Paa is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Paa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paa presses Cruciani against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Paa has Cruciani pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruciani takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Paa.
Cruciani drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cruciani blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruciani prevents a body shot from Paa.
Paa tries to throw a body punch but Cruciani avoids it by throwing Paa back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cruciani.
Paa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cruciani.
Paa scores with a hook to the body. Cruciani takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iso Paa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luca Cruciani's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cruciani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paa.
Cruciani appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Paa misses with a double jab
and Cruciani counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Paa is trying to escape back to his feet but Cruciani uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Paa is trying to improve his position.
Cruciani gets to mount! Paa was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruciani avoids the attempt from Paa to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Paa can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruciani wants to stand but Paa is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Paa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Paa keeps trying to improve his position.
Paa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Paa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Paa is looking to improve his position.
Paa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paa is trying to stand.
Paa trying to hold on to Cruciani's head to control him but Cruciani postures up.
Paa wants to improve his position but Cruciani is controlling well.
Cruciani wants to stand up but Paa is controlling the position.
Paa preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paa tries to bum rush Cruciani with a series of wild strikes but Cruciani uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paa misses with a looping right.
Paa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruciani tries to counter with a takedown but Paa is quick to defend against it.
Paa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paa drops Cruciani with a beautiful combination! Cruciani stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Paa is looking for the KO!
Paa swings widly with a right hand
and Cruciani counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cruciani.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cruciani is controlling him.
Cruciani wants to stand but Paa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Paa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruciani won't allow Paa to get back to his feet.
Paa has Cruciani pulled in close to control his posture.
Cruciani stopping the sweep attempt from Paa.
Cruciani wants to stand but Paa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paa clinches up with Cruciani and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iso Paa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luca Cruciani's cut.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Good standup being displayed there by Paa as he connects with a hook.
Paa takes a swing at Cruciani's ribcage but misses.
Paa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cruciani attempts a counter takedown but Paa avoids it well and moves away.
Paa connects with a jab.
Cruciani slips a jab from Paa.
Cruciani feinted with a counter takedown.
Paa lands a jab to the nose.
Cruciani takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Paa misses.
Paa misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cruciani drops down looking for a counter takedown but Paa sprawls and moves away.
Paa looks to throw the jab but Cruciani is out of range.
Cruciani tries to counter with a takedown but Paa is quick to defend against it.
Paa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cruciani sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paa misses with a body shot.
Paa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paa scores with a shot to the body.
Paa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cruciani tries to counter with a takedown but Paa is quick to defend against it.
Paa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paa throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paa. Cruciani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luca Cruciani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paa misses with a looping left.
Nice cross by Paa.
Paa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Paa tries to clinch but Cruciani moves out of range.
Cruciani drops down looking for a counter takedown but Paa sprawls and moves away.
Paa moves into the clinch successfully.
Paa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paa lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Paa working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cruciani.
Paa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruciani is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Paa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Paa fails to land.
Paa misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paa.
Cruciani has Paa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Paa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cruciani is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luca Cruciani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paa can't find room to land a body shot as Cruciani controls the action.
Paa pressing his opponent against the cage.
Paa digs a right hand underneath Cruciani's ribcage. Cruciani let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Paa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paa working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruciani blocking some punches.
Paa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crucianis head.
Paa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paa swings wildly with an uppercut but Cruciani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Iso Paa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Paa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Paa breaks the clinch.
Paa throws a hook but Cruciani blocks it.
Cruciani changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Paa takes a swing at Cruciani's ribcage but misses.
Cruciani feinted with a counter takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iso Paa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Paa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Hogan scores the fight 25:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 25:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iso Paa!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Johnson (ranked 794 p4p, 113 weight class) and Gideon Navarro (ranked 1418 p4p, 181 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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182 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gideon Navarro!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ben Hemmingworth and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Navarro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Johnson tries to score with a low kick but Navarro moves his leg out of the way.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson throws a jab when Navarro was well out of range.
Navarro staying out of range there.
Navarro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Navarro clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
Navarro misses with some punches.
Navarro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Navarro misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Johnson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Navarro ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Navarro no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Navarro has wrist control.
Navarro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Navarro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Navarro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnson wants to stand but Navarro has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Navarro is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Johnson has his hands clasped together but Navarro extends and breaks Johnson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Navarro.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gideon Navarro!
Gideon Navarro is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Gideon Navarro 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Jazz Clementine (ranked 1217 p4p, 132 weight class) and Daichi Kishimoto (ranked 657 p4p, 76 weight class). Daichi Kishimoto has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jazz Clementine's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jazz Clementine!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daichi Kishimoto!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Ben Watson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clementine changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kishimoto is defended easily by Clementine.
Clementine 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.
Jazz Clementine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clementine misses with a hook. Kishimoto ducked under it nicely.
Clementine cracks Kishimoto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Clementine swings for the body but Kishimoto moves out of range.
Kishimoto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Clementine moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kishimoto walks into a stiff left hand from Clementine.
Kishimoto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Clementine fails to land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kishimoto! But no joy.
Clementine slaps away a takedown attempt from Kishimoto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Clementine lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kishimoto doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kishimoto slips a jab from Clementine.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kishimoto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jazz Clementine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daichi Kishimoto.
Clementine scores with a nice head shot.
Kishimoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clementine.
Clementine misses with an uppercut.
Kishimoto with the counter takedown but Clementine avoids it easily.
Clementine displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kishimoto.
Clementine misses with a left hand
so Kishimoto counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kishimoto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kishimoto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kishimoto controlling from the top position.
Clementine looking to control.
Kishimoto 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clementine is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kishimoto preventing the sweep.
Kishimoto drops back looking for a leg! Clementine is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Clementine manages to kick Kishimoto off! Kishimoto jumps back into Clementine's guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kishimoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clementine is keeping the position for now.
Clementine working a defensive guard here.
Kishimoto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kishimoto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kishimoto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kishimoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Clementine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kishimoto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kishimoto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kishimoto trying to control but Clementine is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clementine controlling Kishimoto's posture.
Kishimoto stops Clementine from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kishimoto trying to control but Clementine is working from the bottom.
Kishimoto looking to pass the guard.
Kishimoto passes Clementine's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Clementine keeping hold of Kishimoto's head, controlling as best he can.
Clementine trying to control from the bottom.
Kishimoto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Clementine has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kishimoto trying to control from half guard but Clementine is working away.
Kishimoto wants to work for an arm triangle but Clementine is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kishimoto is looking for a kimura here.
Clementine trying to control but Kishimoto postures up.
Kishimoto is looking for a kimura but Clementine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kishimoto to get the leverage.
Clementine has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kishimoto is working away from the top position though.
Kishimoto in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Clementine tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kishimoto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daichi Kishimoto!
Daichi Kishimoto is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Daichi Kishimoto 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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