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WeInSyd 16 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Brown (ranked 24447 p4p, 230 weight class) and Anthony Edwards (ranked 24015 p4p, 234 weight class). The key to victory for Andrew Brown has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Counter fighter
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrew Brown!
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, Anthony Edwards!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Chris Dean and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brown counters with a right hand that sends Edwards tumbling to the canvas! Can Brown finish him? He dives into Edwards's guard looking to do just that!
It looks like Anthony Edwards has been cut.
Edwards looking for a sweep. Not yet Edwards, not yet.
Brown seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Edwards avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brown postures up and lands a big shot to Edwards's brow.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brown postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brown landing with the ground and pound.
Brown lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards is looking to stand up but Brown isn't so interested in that idea.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edwards swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Edwards gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edwards prevents Brown from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Edwards jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Edwards thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Edwards preventing the sweep.
Brown controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards slips nicely into half guard.
Brown is defending against the submission attempts here by Edwards.
Brown is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Edwards's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Edwards's back!
Edwards is trapped and Brown is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Brown throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Brown missing with strikes.
Edwards breaks Brown's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edwards sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brown's guard.
Brown looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Edwards is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Edwards is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Edwards is trying to work for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
Brown is refusing to be controlled, as Edwards sits in half guard.
Brown kicks Edwards off and gets back to his feet.
Brown works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards clinches.
Edwards throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Edwards misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Edwards missing with knees to the body.
Edwards unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brown lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Edwards misses with a knee to the head.
Edwards throws a knee to the head but misses.
Edwards looks winded!
Edwards using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brown has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brown wants a takedown but no success here.
Brown is looking to take this one to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Edwards's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Edwards throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Brown.
Edwards pushes Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
Brown goes for a takedown attempt but Edwards pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Edwards moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Edwards back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Edwards creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Edwards lands an elbow inside that Brown shrugs off.
It looks like Andrew Brown has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brown.
Brown wants to take the fight to the mat but Edwards manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Edwards tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Edwards missing with knees to the body.
Edwards with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Edwards struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Edwards unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Edwards throws a head punch that misses.
Edwards misses with a short punch on the inside.
Edwards lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brown or not.
A head punch on the inside from Edwards fails to land.
Anthony Edwards seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brown avoiding damage as Edwards throws knees to the body.
Edwards tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Edwards misses with an elbow over the top.
Brown blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Edwards is breathing heavily.
Edwards landing knees to the body.
Edwards creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Edwards works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Edwards missing with knees to the body.
Brown takes an elbow to the temple.
Edwards swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Edwards prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edwards crunches a lovely knee into Brown's ribcage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards trying to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Edwards obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Edwards misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brown.
Edwards tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
Edwards lands a body punch in the clinch.
Edwards misses with a knee to the head.
Brown tries to score a body lock takedown but Edwards shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A shot in the inside from Edwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Edwards.
Edwards tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Edwards's coach down at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Edwards's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Edwards misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brown.
Brown on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Edwards goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants a takedown.
Brown is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Edwards is defending well.
Brown managing to block the knees to the body from Edwards.
Edwards tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brown avoids it.
Edwards misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Edwards should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Brown is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edwards utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Edwards tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Edwards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Edwards is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brown sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Edwards misses with a takedown
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Edwards shoots for a double leg takedown but Brown sprawls well. He's pushed Edwards's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Andrew Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Edwards.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edwards wants to counter with a clinch but Brown pushes him away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Edwards takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brown walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Edwards drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Brown swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Edwards's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Brown!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hip Hop (ranked 8255 p4p, 622 weight class) and Yamil Villanueva (ranked 24176 p4p, 666 weight class). Hip Hop could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Yamil Villanueva's chin.
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275 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hip Hop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yamil Villanueva!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Ben Watson and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villanueva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hop lands an overhand right.
It looks like Yamil Villanueva has been cut.
Hop cracks Villanueva with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hop has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Villanueva to stand back up!
Villanueva is rocked!
Hop buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Villanueva is still on wobbly legs! Can Hop finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hop keeps the fight on the outside.
Hop lands an uppercut, right on the button! Villanueva tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hip Hop!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hosep Grigorian (ranked 4336 p4p, 416 weight class) and Hanyu Lee (ranked 5270 p4p, 476 weight class). Grigorian comes to the cage accompanied by Helena- Misfits. 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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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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World class MT
Experienced |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hosep Grigorian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hanyu Lee!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grigorian throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee 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.
A jab from Lee finds it's way through Grigorian's defenses.
Danga de danga de dang - Grigorian scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Hanyu Lee has been cut.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick
and Grigorian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grigorian lands a left and a right that send Lee crashing to the mat, dazed. Grigorian thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Lee is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grigorian flashes Lee a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Lee's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Lee crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Grigorian punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hosep Grigorian!
Our winner, Hosep Grigorian, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between DeMar DeRozan (ranked 8781 p4p, 657 weight class) and Chief Stalker (ranked 5254 p4p, 529 weight class). Chief Stalker is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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192 lbs
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198 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, DeMar DeRozan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Stalker!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Summer Carpenter and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stalker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stalker misses with an uppercut.
DeRozan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stalker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stalker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stalker tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeRozan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stalker wants to clinch up but DeRozan keeps it at a distance.
DeRozan misses with a wild body shot.
Stalker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Stalker misses the target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for DeRozan.
Stalker lands a nice shot that snaps DeRozan's head back.
DeRozan lands the left hand.
Stalker moves away from the strike by DeRozan.
DeRozan slips a jab from Stalker.
We've been told by DeRozan's head coaches at Crassus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stalker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
DeRozan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
DeRozan circles away from the clinch attempt.
DeRozan connects with a solid leg kick.
Stalker throws the left hand but DeRozan avoids the punch easily.
DeRozan jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
DeRozan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from DeRozan misses.
DeRozan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from DeRozan.
DeRozan throws a head kick but Stalker moves out of range.
Stalker slips a jab and a cross from DeRozan.
Stalker swings widly with a right hand
letting DeRozan counter with a right hand.
Stalker lands the left hand.
DeRozan is rocked!
Chief Stalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeRozan throws a leg kick but Stalker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Oh DeRozan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stalker circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends DeRozan tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Stalker wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chief Stalker!
Chief Stalker gave a mention to Knockdown Clothes in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Clayton Marrentinho (ranked 23227 p4p, 704 weight class) and TJ Goodard (ranked 3456 p4p, 393 weight class). Goodard has chosen Rise of the Titans by-DIMMU BORGIR as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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184 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Clayton Marrentinho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, TJ Goodard!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodard misses with a hook to the body
and Marrentinho counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Marrentinho with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marrentinho blocks a jab.
Goodard shoots in looking for a takedown but Marrentinho manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Goodard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Goodard closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Marrentinho's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Goodard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marrentinho looking for a sweep. Not yet Marrentinho, not yet.
Goodard content to stall in guard here.
Marrentinho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodard advances to half guard.
Goodard seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Goodard lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodard thows a huge punch but Marrentinho dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Goodard there.
Goodard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marrentinho is concentrating on defense, preventing Goodard from advancing position.
Goodard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Goodard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marrentinho trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goodard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marrentinho's head.
Marrentinho avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goodard.
Still in half guard, Goodard seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marrentinho defending well though.
Goodard is looking to take a break and control but Marrentinho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marrentinho regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Goodard.
Goodard lands a couple of digs.
Goodard throwing strikes from guard but Marrentinho blocks nicely.
Goodard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Goodard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Goodard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Marrentinho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodard looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goodard trying to control the position from guard on top but Marrentinho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Goodard lands a jab to the nose.
Goodard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Goodard drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Marrentinho takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
An elbow from Goodard crashes against the mat.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goodard trying to control the action but Marrentinho is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodard looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Marrentinho is avoiding damage well.
Marrentinho tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Goodard looking to ground and pound but Marrentinho is blocking nicely.
Goodard with a couple of short strikes.
Goodard lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marrentinho tries to reverse the position but Goodard maintains control.
Goodard throws some wild stikes that Marrentinho manages to avoid easily.
Marrentinho wants to hold on but Goodard pushes him away.
Goodard looking to ground and pound but Marrentinho is blocking nicely.
Marrentinho taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Goodard dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Marrentinho ducks under a wild hook from Goodard.
Goodard looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Marrentinho!
Goodard tries to score with some ground and pound. Marrentinho controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Marrentinho is trying to improve his position.
Goodard goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Marrentinho has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Goodard but great work by Marrentinho.
Goodard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marrentinho wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Goodard wants to control but Marrentinho postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodard is trying to escape the position but Marrentinho is controlling the position.
Goodard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marrentinho wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Goodard is trying to control Marrentinho's posture but Marrentinho avoids it.
TJ Goodard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Goodard is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Marrentinho working away.
Goodard regains half guard.
Marrentinho sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Goodard trying to control here.
Marrentinho blocks the strikes from Goodard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Goodard misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Goodard tries to roll over but Marrentinho keeps him under control.
Goodard has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Marrentinho is thwarting Goodard's attempts to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Marrentinho is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marrentinho moves in looking to clinch but Goodard pushes him off.
Marrentinho tries to clinch but Goodard moves out of range.
Marrentinho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Goodard fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Goodard with that takedown attempt.
Marrentinho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goodard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marrentinho rushes Goodard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knees to the body from Marrentinho.
Goodard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goodard tries to circle away but Marrentinho has him pinned against the cage.
Marrentinho is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Goodard is defending well for now.
Marrentinho lands a nice knee to the body.
Goodard avoiding damage as Marrentinho throws knees to the body.
Goodard has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marrentinho avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Clayton Marrentinho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Goodard.
Marrentinho is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Goodard is breathing heavily.
Marrentinho lands a knee to the head.
It looks like TJ Goodard has been cut.
Marrentinho wants to stall.
Goodard can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marrentinho.
Marrentinho prevents Goodard from breaking the clinch.
Goodard is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Marrentinho can't fight it off and eventually Goodard manages to take the fight to the floor. Marrentinho looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Marrentinho is looking to stand back up but Goodard counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Marrentinho.
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!
Goodard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Goodard is thwarting Marrentinho's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goodard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Goodard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marrentinho defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clayton Marrentinho dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on TJ Goodard's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Goodard misses with a looping right.
TJ Goodard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodard misses with an uppercut. Marrentinho saw that one coming.
Marrentinho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goodard.
Marrentinho tries to clinch up but Goodard circles away and keeps his distance.
Marrentinho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goodard shoots for a takedown but Marrentinho saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Goodard circles away from the clinch attempt
and Goodard counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Goodard.
Marrentinho scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Goodard misses.
Marrentinho tried to counter with a leg kick but Goodard avoided it.
Goodard throws a looping overhand right but Marrentinho ducks down to avoid it.
Marrentinho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goodard.
Goodard swats away the attempt to clinch by Marrentinho.
Goodard with the counter takedown but Marrentinho avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodard goes for a double leg but Marrentinho avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marrentinho continues to drive forward.
Marrentinho slips under a jab.
Marrentinho tries to clinch but Goodard moves out of range.
Goodard throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Marrentinho tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Goodard is in Marrentinho's guard.
Goodard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Goodard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goodard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Goodard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marrentinho pulls Goodard in close to prevent any damage.
Marrentinho wants to sweep here but Goodard controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marrentinho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goodard.
Goodard throwing strikes from guard but Marrentinho blocks nicely.
Marrentinho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Goodard shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Goodard showed some decent athleticism there.
Marrentinho gets full guard.
Goodard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marrentinho works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marrentinho keeping full guard, as Goodard tries to pass.
Goodard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goodard throws a big right hand that misses.
Goodard distracts Marrentinho with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Marrentinho is looking to stand up but Goodard isn't so interested in that idea.
Goodard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Goodard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Goodard slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Goodard throws an elbow but Marrentinho slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodard wants to control but Marrentinho is keeping him busy.
Goodard misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Goodard tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Goodard working the head and body with strikes.
Marrentinho can't do much from the bottom here.
Goodard working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marrentinho defending against the ground and pound.
Goodard throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
TJ Goodard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Goodard 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TJ Goodard!
An out of breath TJ Goodard 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Niko Puhkuri (ranked 3253 p4p, 367 weight class) and Paul Walker (ranked 4994 p4p, 517 weight class). Niko Puhkuri has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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194 lbs
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186 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niko Puhkuri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Walker!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puhkuri throws a sloppy head kick and Walker moves out of range easily.
Walker's coach down at The PIT Hawaiian Kempo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Walker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Walker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Puhkuri gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Puhkuri manages to break the clinch.
Puhkuri takes the fight into the clinch.
Puhkuri is pressed up against the cage. Walker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Puhkuri down to the mat. Puhkuri avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Puhkuri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Walker tries to counter it with a takedown but Puhkuri pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Puhkuri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Walker throws out the jab.
Puhkuri lands a big head kick that sends Walker tumbling to the mat! Puhkuri takes a step backwards and waves Walker back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Walker is rocked!
It looks like Paul Walker has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puhkuri throws a sloppy head kick and Walker moves out of range easily.
Walker is still on wobbly legs! Can Puhkuri finish him?
Puhkuri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Walker seems to have recovered his senses.
Walker throws a series of punches but Puhkuri avoids them all with ease.
Puhkuri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Walker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puhkuri moves into the clinch.
Puhkuri has Walker pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Puhkuri pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Walker tumbling to the mat - Puhkuri dives into Walker's guard.
Walker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Walker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Walker wants to hit a switch here but Puhkuri passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Walker there!
Puhkuri is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Walker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker keeps trying to improve his position.
Walker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Puhkuri landing strikes from the mount.
That has opened up Paul Walker's cut even more.
Walker tries to reverse the position but Puhkuri maintains control.
Walker wants to hold on but Puhkuri pushes him away.
Puhkuri is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Walker to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Walker shrugs it off.
Puhkuri is landing with some decent strikes but Walker is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Walker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Puhkuri loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Walker scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Puhkuri land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Puhkuri stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niko Puhkuri!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Bragg (ranked 3313 p4p, 343 weight class) and Jack Anvile (ranked 4260 p4p, 408 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bragg might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Everything Comes Back To You. Jack Anvile has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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172 lbs
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172 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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, Brandon Bragg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Anvile!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Chris Dean and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anvile misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jack Anvile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anvile is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bragg.
Anvile throws a lazy body kick
and Bragg counters with a single leg into guard. Anvile didn't expect that.
Bragg wants to control from the top but Anvile keeps moving.
Bragg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Anvile has Bragg pulled in close to control his posture.
Bragg looking to pass the guard.
Anvile looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Anvile holds on and takes a little breather.
Anvile wants to sweep here but Bragg controlling him for the moment.
Bragg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anvile throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Bragg won't allow Anvile to sweep him here.
Anvile looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bragg controlling from the top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Anvile manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bragg manages to get himself to full guard.
Anvile has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Prototype's Dojo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Anvile decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bragg avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bragg appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anvile misses with a series of wild punches.
Bragg shoots in looking for a takedown. Anvile tries to sprawl out of it but Bragg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anvile manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anvile misses with a series of wild punches.
Bragg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Anvile throws a one two combo.
Donk. Anvile catches Bragg right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bragg.
An elbow from Bragg crashes against the mat.
Bragg throws a strike aimed at the side of Anvile's head but Anvile avoids it well.
Anvile wants to get back to his feet.
Bragg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anvile keeps working.
Anvile is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Anvile takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bragg working the body and head with strikes.
Bragg landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Anvile gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anvile is looking to improve his position.
Anvile moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Anvile tries to strike from the bottom.
Anvile keeping moving, preventing Bragg from controlling successfully.
Bragg wants to pass the guard but Anvile is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bragg preventing the sweep.
Anvile keeping moving, preventing Bragg from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bragg chips away with some ground and pound.
Anvile looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bragg is one step ahead there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anvile seems keen to control Bragg's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brandon Bragg will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Anvile throws a combination. Bragg tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bragg checks a low kick from Anvile.
Anvile throws a lazy head kick
and Bragg counters with a nice double leg into side control. Anvile won't be happy with that.
Bragg laying and praying for a moment but Anvile takes advantage and regains half guard.
Anvile wants to improve his position but Bragg is controlling well.
Bragg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anvile defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Bragg seems content to control.
Anvile regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bragg.
Anvile is pulling down on Bragg's head. It's preventing any offense from Bragg, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bragg trying to control but Anvile is working from the bottom.
Bragg preventing the sweep.
Anvile had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bragg defends it easily.
Anvile is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bragg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anvile is keeping the position for now.
Anvile wants to sweep but no luck.
Anvile pulls Bragg in close to prevent any damage.
Bragg trying to control but Anvile is working from the bottom.
Brandon Bragg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anvile is on top in guard.
Bragg wants to stand and escape but Anvile is having none of it.
Anvile content to stall in guard here.
Bragg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anvile throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anvile sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bragg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anvile manages to get himself to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anvile is on top in guard.
Anvile content to stall in guard here.
Anvile distracts Bragg with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bragg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anvile on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anvile advances to half guard.
Anvile performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Anvile's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bragg is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Anvile showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Anvile misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bragg feinted with a counter takedown.
Bragg doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Anvile counters with a nice uppercut.
Anvile tries to clinch
and Bragg decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Anvile's guard.
Anvile pulls Bragg in close to prevent any damage.
Anvile looking for a sweep. Not yet Anvile, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anvile is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bragg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anvile.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Anvile in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anvile is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bragg has managed to free his arm - good work.
Anvile is looking for a kimura but Bragg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anvile to get the leverage.
Nice strikes from Anvile there.
Anvile slows the pace down in half guard.
Bragg is looking for a sweep. Anvile is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anvile is pressing down on Bragg's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bragg is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Anvile takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ground and pound from Anvile.
Anvile takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bragg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anvile's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anvile's back!
Anvile trying to control the hands but Bragg won't let him.
Anvile avoids the strikes from Bragg.
Anvile trying to control the action but Bragg just sinks the hooks in.
Anvile is in bad spot here.
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anvile tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Anvile is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bragg scoring with strikes but Anvile is staying in there.
Anvile is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bragg sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Anvile is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Anvile is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Anvile tries to lock up and control but Bragg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bragg looking to finish with strikes here!
Anvile sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Anvile looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bragg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anvile defending well though.
Anvile is pressing down on Bragg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bragg working some strikes from top position.
Anvile wants to sweep here but Bragg controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bragg trying to control but Anvile is working from the bottom.
Anvile is pulling down on Bragg's head to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Bragg showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bragg has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Brandon Bragg!
A very excited looking Brandon Bragg rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nazim Bardakci (ranked 3119 p4p, 355 weight class) and John MaGee (ranked 4410 p4p, 472 weight class). Bardakci comes to the cage accompanied by Edis - Çok Çok. MaGee has chosen Cunnilingus as his entrance music. John MaGee will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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163 lbs
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162 lbs
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nazim Bardakci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John MaGee!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Ben Hemmingworth and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MaGee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bardakci swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bardakci half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bardakci avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MaGee pushes Bardakci up against the cage in a clinch.
MaGee pushes Bardakci back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MaGee misses with the head strike.
MaGee lands a shoulder strike.
MaGee swings wildly with an uppercut but Bardakci uses good head movement to avoid it.
MaGee throws a punch but it's blocked by Bardakci.
A hook to the body from MaGee.
MaGee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MaGee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bardakci backwards.
MaGee swings wildly with an uppercut but Bardakci uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that Bardakci has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bardakci drops down looking for an ankle pick but MaGee pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bardakci fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but MaGee avoids it really well and circles away.
MaGee tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MaGee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bardakci circles away from the clinch attempt.
MaGee tries to clinch but Bardakci moves out of range.
MaGee 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.
Bardakci fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nazim Bardakci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MaGee tries to clinch up.
MaGee moves into the clinch successfully.
Bardakci is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
MaGee misses with some punches.
MaGee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bardakci tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bardakci drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
MaGee prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MaGee lands with a short shot to the head.
Bardakci blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from MaGee fails to land.
Bardakci lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
MaGee manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MaGee closes the distance and clinches.
MaGee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
MaGee stops a takedown attempt from Bardakci.
MaGee misses with a punch on the inside.
MaGee misses with some punches.
Bardakci is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but MaGee is defending well.
A right handed body shot lands from MaGee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MaGee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from MaGee.
Bardakci blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MaGee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
MaGee misses with a body punch.
MaGee has a couple of punches blocked by Bardakci.
MaGee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MaGee scores with a shot to the side of Bardakci's head.
MaGee misses with the head strike.
MaGee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MaGee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MaGee.
Bardakci blocking some punches.
MaGee swings wildly with an uppercut but Bardakci uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from MaGee fails to land.
MaGee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bardakci wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bardakci.
Bardakci blocks an uppercut.
MaGee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from MaGee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MaGee.
MaGee misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bardakci.
MaGee scores with a shot to the side of Bardakci's head.
MaGee misses with a hook to the ribs.
MaGee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John MaGee dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bardakci fails with the takedown
and MaGee counters with a big uppercut that knocks Bardakci off his feet! MaGee dives into side control looking to finish!
Bardakci is rocked!
Bardakci is trying to get back to half guard.
Oh Bardakci is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bardakci is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked MaGee off and has taken his back!
Bardakci seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MaGee wants to get back to his feet.
Bardakci tightening his grip on MaGee, looking for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I really don't envy MaGee right now.
Bardakci looking for the RNC.
Bardakci not allowing MaGee to control his hands.
Bardakci is trying to stick to MaGee's back but MaGee is turning into Bardakci. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bardakci's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by MaGee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bardakci manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. MaGee manages to get himself to full guard.
Bardakci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bardakci is working hard here to advance position.
Bardakci works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bardakci is working for a kimura but MaGee is defending it quite comfortably.
Bardakci is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and MaGee defends it well.
MaGee wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bardakci trying to pass the guard but MaGee defending well.
Bardakci is working for a kimura but MaGee is defending it quite comfortably.
Bardakci will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bardakci is working for a submission of some sort.
Bardakci is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and MaGee reverses the position - he's now on top in Bardakci's guard.
Bardakci has MaGee pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bardakci wants to sweep but no luck.
Bardakci utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bardakci has a closed guard, preventing MaGee from standing up.
Bardakci lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
MaGee has Bardakci pulled in close to control his posture.
Bardakci postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! MaGee is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bardakci, into his guard.
Bardakci is trying to keep MaGee in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bardakci keeping moving, preventing MaGee from controlling successfully.
Bardakci looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MaGee stands up from guard. Let's bang!
MaGee is looking to clinch.
MaGee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bardakci sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bardakci avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MaGee clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John MaGee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
MaGee fails in his attempt to clinch.
MaGee pushes Bardakci up against the cage in a clinch.
MaGee misses with a punch on the inside.
MaGee cracks Bardakci with a nice body shot.
MaGee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bardakcis head.
Bardakci has picked MaGee up - he's going for a ride! Bardakci dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nazim Bardakci overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bardakci is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
MaGee moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bardakci trying to control the position from guard on top but MaGee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bardakci looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bardakci stops MaGee from standing up.
MaGee throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
MaGee wants to get back to his feet but Bardakci is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bardakci trying to control the position from guard on top but MaGee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MaGee is on top in guard.
MaGee trying to control but Bardakci is working from the bottom.
MaGee is looking to stand up but Bardakci won't let him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MaGee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two 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.
MaGee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
MaGee throws a strike but Bardakci rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
MaGee keeping moving, preventing Bardakci from controlling successfully.
MaGee can't keep his opponent in guard - Bardakci advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bardakci is sneakily working for an arm triangle but MaGee sees it coming and defends easily.
Bardakci is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bardakci wants to control but MaGee is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bardakci wants to free his trapped foot but MaGee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bardakci is keen to just control but MaGee is a slippery customer.
Bardakci is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
MaGee controlling the position well.
MaGee trying to hold on to Bardakci's head to control him but Bardakci postures up.
Bardakci is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. MaGee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bardakci.
Bardakci is working for a submission of some sort.
Nazim Bardakci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bardakci is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so MaGee is just riding it out for now. Bardakci eventually gives up the hold.
Bardakci trying to mount his opponent but MaGee defends it.
John MaGee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bardakci wants to control but MaGee is keeping him busy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bardakci is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bardakci wants to free his trapped foot but MaGee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nazim Bardakci.
I think MaGee 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John MaGee!
John MaGee very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Wills (ranked 1662 p4p, 63 weight class) and Wladimir Yaroslev (ranked 2495 p4p, 90 weight class). Wills comes to the cage accompanied by Shattered-by A PERFECT CIRCLE. Yaroslev has chosen Man with a Plan as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Wills!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wladimir Yaroslev!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wills misses the jab.
Yaroslev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wills swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yaroslev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wills defends it well.
Wills shoots in looking for a takedown but Yaroslev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wills's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yaroslev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wills decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wills seems to be looking for submissions.
Yaroslev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wills 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.
Wills works his foot free and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaroslev looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Wills tries to get the hooks in deep but Yaroslev pushed the leg off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaroslev fending off the submission attempt from Wills.
Yaroslev is in bad spot here.
Yaroslev has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Yaroslev is keeping busy.
Wills has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Yaroslev has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Wills is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Yaroslev has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Wills has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Yaroslev taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Wills doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matt Wills!
Matt Wills took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'The verdict is in and it's GUILTY!!!I'm taking another arm home for my trophy. '.
In defeat, Wladimir Yaroslev stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm so pissed at myself right now. I should have been able to beat him. I guess I go back and try to do better next time.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Reid (ranked 1529 p4p, 192 weight class) and Sammmy Kilbach (ranked 2652 p4p, 305 weight class). Reid's entrance music is Living in America by James Brown. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Apollo Reid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sammmy Kilbach!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilbach lands a head shot.
Kilbach changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kilbach throws a body shot but no joy.
Kilbach looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kilbach waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reid.
Jab, jab by Kilbach - just one landing.
Apollo Reid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reid throws an overhand right that lands on Kilbach's shoulder, as Kilbach tries to avoid the shot.
Reid turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Kilbach.
Kilbach lands a jab.
Reid throws a leg kick that misses.
Kilbach looks to land a right hand but Reid moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reid 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.
Reid misses with a wild body shot.
Kilbach lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reid at a distance.
A head kick misses from Reid.
Reid takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Reid takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kilbach throws out a powerful jab.
Reid is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Reid misses.
Reid swings widly with a right hand
and Kilbach makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kilbach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reid goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reid sets himself, and Kilbach steps forward looking for the clinch! Reid avoids it this time.
Kilbach connects with a body shot that sends Reid's belly button to the back.
Kilbach lands with a nice body punch.
Reid is breathing heavily.
Reid shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reid takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Reid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kilbach moves into range and clinches up with Reid.
Reid misses with a punch on the inside.
Reid breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reid moves out of range as Kilbach strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reid takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A lazy left from Kilbach finds it's target.
Kilbach misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reid throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kilbach.
Good exchange - Kilbach coming out on top.
Kilbach lands a jab to Reid's midsection.
Kilbach moves out of range as Reid strikes.
Reid throws a combination that misses
and Kilbach counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kilbach.
Reid is trying to break free.
Reid is trying to push Kilbach away but Kilbach has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kilbach escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reid takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kilbach throws a shot from downtown. Reid moves away and avoids it.
Kilbach comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kilbach connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jab, jab by Kilbach - just one landing.
Kilbach is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Reid had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Reid throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kilbach counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Reid is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kilbach softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Reid has been working on his elbows in the gym.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilbach has Reid pressed against the cage, preventing Reid from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Reid seems to have got his legs back now.
Kilbach is leaning against Reid and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kilbach lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reid or not.
Kilbach scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kilbach lands an uppercut.
Reid tries a knee to the head but Kilbach blocks it.
Kilbach lands an uppercut.
Reid tries to circle away but Kilbach has him pinned against the cage.
A body shot lands from Kilbach.
Reid lands an elbow inside.
Kilbach pushes Reid back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kilbach lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Reid using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kilbach has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kilbach scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilbach lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kilbach gets through Reid's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reid wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kilbach avoids the elbow strike from Reid, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Kilbach as the two fighters clinch.
Reid is trying to break free.
Reid swings wildly with an uppercut but Kilbach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kilbach breaks from the clinch.
Kilbach cracks Reid with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Reid looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kilbach finish him?
Kilbach comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilbach ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kilbach scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reid in his tracks.
Reid throws a body shot but no joy.
Reid tries to bum rush Kilbach with a series of wild strikes but Kilbach uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammmy Kilbach dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kilbach cracks a nice hook into Reid's ribs.
Reid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A shot to the liver by Kilbach. Beautiful body shot.
Kilbach fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reid, pushing him back against the cage.
Kilbach breaks from the clinch.
Kilbach sends Reid crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kilbach is motioning to the referee to let Reid up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reid on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Reid throws a sloppy head kick and Kilbach moves out of range easily.
Kilbach walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Reid drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Kilbach swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Reid's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammmy Kilbach!
Sammmy Kilbach was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Apollo Reid was interviewed post fight and said 'Good luck.'.
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