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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chizzled Abs (ranked 6690 p4p, 261 weight class) and Nick Mullen (ranked 2916 p4p, 139 weight class). Chizzled Abs has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chizzled Abs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Mullen!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abs takes the fight into the clinch.
Abs taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Abs looking to throw knees to the head but Mullen is blocking nicely.
Mullen prevents a body shot from Abs.
Knees in the clinch landing for Abs.
Abs lands a nice uppercut.
Abs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mullen backwards.
Mullen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Abs misses with a knee strike.
Abs connects with a knee to the head.
Abs working Mullen over with knees to the body.
Abs misses with a knee strike.
Mullen letting Abs take a breather here.
Abs stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Abs using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abs working Mullen over with knees to the body.
Abs lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Nick Mullen has been cut.
Mullen looks winded!
Mullen prevents a body shot from Abs.
Abs scores with a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Abs.
Mullen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Abs connects with a knee to the head.
Mullen is rocked!
Abs working Mullen over with knees to the body.
Mullen is still on wobbly legs! Can Abs finish him?
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mullen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Abs scores with a knee to the head.
Mullen can't break the clinch.
Abs lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abs digs a right hand underneath Mullen's ribcage. Mullen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A knee to the head by Abs.
Abs putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mullen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Abs lands a big knee to the head and Mullen goes down! Abs pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chizzled Abs!
Chizzled Abs seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Nnamdi (ranked 23667 p4p, 624 weight class) and Darren Jacks (ranked 7379 p4p, 546 weight class). Darren Jacks has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Daniel Nnamdi's chin.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Nnamdi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darren Jacks!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nnamdi throws a leg kick but Jacks sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nnamdi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jacks tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nnamdi is in Jacks's guard.
Jacks wants to sweep but no luck.
Nnamdi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jacks trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Nnamdi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jacks is proving hard to escape from.
Jacks is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nnamdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacks trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Jacks is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nnamdi darts in trying to clinch
and Jacks counters with a series of strikes that sends Nnamdi to the canvas! Jacks follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Nnamdi is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacks is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jacks content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jacks connects with a couple of short punches.
Jacks with a nice head shot there.
Oh Nnamdi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jacks with a nice head shot there.
Jacks throws a big right hand that misses.
Jacks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nnamdi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nnamdi seems to have got his legs back now.
Jacks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nnamdi's head.
Jacks postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jacks gets to his feet and stands over Nnamdi, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Nnamdi felt that one! Jacks unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Nnamdi from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darren Jacks!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gino Ginelli (ranked 4380 p4p, 327 weight class) and George Steve Jr (ranked 3937 p4p, 307 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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149 lbs
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gino Ginelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Steve Jr!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steve Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Ginelli scores with a shoulder strike.
Ginelli misses with the head strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ginelli - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ginelli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve Jr has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ginelli after a bit of a struggle.
Still in the clinch, Ginelli scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steve Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Steve Jr has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ginelli wants to slow Steve Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
A head kick from Ginelli lands but Steve Jr takes it in his stride.
Ginelli throws a head kick but Steve Jr moves out of range.
Steve Jr wants to counter the offense by Ginelli and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Steve Jr jabs Ginelli to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ginelli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steve Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ginelli lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ginelli.
Ginelli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steve Jr.
Steve Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gino Ginelli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steve Jr throws the left hand but Ginelli avoids the punch easily.
Ginelli moves away from the strike by Steve Jr.
Ginelli throwing a counter right hand but Steve Jr manages to avoid it.
Steve Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steve Jr moves in looking to clinch but Ginelli pushes him off.
We've been told by Ginelli's head coaches at Super Awesome Ninja McDojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ginelli 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.
Steve Jr misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Ginelli.
Steve Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steve Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ginelli lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ginelli.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ginelli scores with a jab to the body.
Ginelli walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Steve Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Steve Jr wants to counter the offense by Ginelli and move into the clinch position.
Steve Jr 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.
Ginelli connects with a nice looking jab.
Steve Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Steve Jr misses with a hook.
Ginelli throws a lazy head kick
enabling Steve Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Steve Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ginelli.
Ginelli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ginelli tests Steve Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve Jr walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ginelli.
Steve Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ginelli counters with a three punch combo that has Steve Jr backing up. Steve Jr nods at Ginelli to acknowledge the strikes.
Steve Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Steve Jr tries to clinch up.
Ginelli scores with a head kick.
Steve Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ginelli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ginelli scores with a jab.
Ginelli lands a really nice looking cross but Steve Jr seems unphased.
Ginelli throws the left hand but Steve Jr avoids the punch easily.
Steve Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Ginelli.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve Jr throws a hook but Ginelli blocks it.
Ginelli is looking for a counter combo.
No joy there for Ginelli, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ginelli lunges at Steve Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Steve Jr's hand.
Ginelli scores with a leg kick.
Ginelli is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ginelli connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steve Jr momentarily.
Ginelli tries to bum rush Steve Jr with a series of wild strikes but Steve Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ginelli wants to slow Steve Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Ginelli tests Steve Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ginelli is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice shot lands for Ginelli.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gino Ginelli dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ginelli cracks Steve Jr with an open hand slap.
Ginelli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steve Jr takes one on the button.
Steve Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ginelli will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steve Jr tries to clinch but Ginelli moves away
and Ginelli counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice defenses there by Ginelli.
Ginelli misses with a lunging right hand
and Steve Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve Jr wants to clinch up but Ginelli keeps it at a distance.
Steve Jr moves forwards but Ginelli connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Steve Jr moves in looking to clinch but Ginelli pushes him off.
Steve Jr tries to clinch there but Ginelli circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ginelli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steve Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ginelli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ginelli scores with a nice strike.
Steve Jr tries to clinch but Ginelli moves out of range.
Ginelli leaves Steve Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Steve Jr moves in looking to clinch but Ginelli pushes him off.
Ginelli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steve Jr can do to turn this around?
Ginelli throws a low kick but Steve Jr moves out of range easily.
Ginelli moves out of range of the strikes.
Ginelli lands a head kick. Steve Jr smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ginelli. That's going to slow Steve Jr down.
Ginelli tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ginelli misses with a looping right.
Steve Jr wants to clinch.
Ginelli is looking to counter punch.
Steve Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Ginelli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ginelli looks to land a right hand but Steve Jr moved out of range.
Steve Jr clinches up against the cage.
Steve Jr misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve Jr pushes Ginelli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve Jr has Ginelli pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ginelli manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Steve Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Ginelli.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Steve Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steve Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steve Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ginelli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ginelli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Ginelli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ginelli 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.
Ginelli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ginelli tries a head kick but it misses.
Steve Jr moves to clinch but Ginelli breaks away
letting Ginelli counter with a right hand.
Ginelli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ginelli throws a jab but it's blocked by Steve Jr.
Steve Jr is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ginelli circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ginelli counters with a straight right hand.
Ginelli misses with a leg kick
and Steve Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ginelli.
Steve Jr throws out a loose jab but Ginelli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ginelli cracks Steve Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ginelli cracks Steve Jr with a good jab.
Gino Ginelli is winning the standup battle so far.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ginelli.
Ginelli throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steve Jr 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.
Jab by Ginelli.
Steve Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ginelli.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gino Ginelli dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ginelli throws a hook but Steve Jr avoids it easily.
Steve Jr is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Steve Jr moves in looking to clinch but Ginelli pushes him off.
Steve Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ginelli misses with a two punch combination.
Steve Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ginelli swings for the body but Steve Jr moves out of range.
Ginelli throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steve Jr! But no joy.
Ginelli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steve Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Ginelli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ginelli counters with a left and a right that stings Steve Jr.
Ginelli misses with a wild combination.
Steve Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ginelli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve Jr moves away.
Steve Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Ginelli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ginelli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ginelli avoids the body shot from Steve Jr.
Steve Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A cross from Ginelli lands.
A left lands for Ginelli.
Ginelli keeps Steve Jr at a distance using the push kick.
Steve Jr tries to clinch but Ginelli moves out of range.
Steve Jr missing with a left hand there. Ginelli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steve Jr jabs at Ginelli's body.
Steve Jr loads up on a big right hand but Ginelli slips the punch.
Ginelli scores with a nice strike.
George Steve Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ginelli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steve Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ginelli lands a nice looking body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve Jr tries to clinch up but Ginelli circles away and keeps his distance.
Ginelli scores with a head kick.
Steve Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ginelli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steve Jr tries to clinch there but Ginelli circles away.
Steve Jr slips a jab from Ginelli.
Steve Jr tries to clinch up but Ginelli circles away and keeps his distance.
Ginelli throws a push kick but Steve Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Ginelli misses with a jab to the body
and Steve Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ginelli throws a head kick but Steve Jr moves out of range.
Steve Jr avoids the head kick by Ginelli.
Nice shot lands for Ginelli.
Ginelli avoids the body shot from Steve Jr.
A little feinted left hand from Ginelli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ginelli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steve Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steve Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ginelli.
Ginelli thuds his right hand into Steve Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Steve Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ginelli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ginelli lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Steve Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Ginelli counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve Jr misses with a hook.
Steve Jr misses the shot to the body.
Ginelli throws a body kick that misses.
Steve Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ginelli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steve Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Steve Jr moves in looking to clinch but Ginelli pushes him off.
Gino Ginelli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ginelli throws a series of punches but Steve Jr moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ginelli walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Steve Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Steve Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Ginelli.
As Steve Jr looks to move away, Ginelli throws a big counter combo but Steve Jr just gets out of the way.
Ginelli scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gino Ginelli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ginelli, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gino Ginelli!
Gino Ginelli seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Tyrrell (ranked 5071 p4p, 474 weight class) and Santiago Costa (ranked 4664 p4p, 455 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Tyrrell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Santiago Costa!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tyrrell lands a nice looking body shot.
Tyrrell misses with a straight right.
Costa dives in for a single leg takedown but Tyrrell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Costa throws a sloppy head kick
and Costa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Costa shoots for a takedown but Tyrrell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bob Tyrrell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Costa.
Costa throws a head kick that misses
letting Tyrrell counter with a right hand.
Costa tries for a takedown but Tyrrell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Costa misses with a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Tyrrell misses its target.
Costa scores with a punch to the head.
Costa misses with a wild body shot.
Tyrrell throwing a counter right hand but Costa manages to avoid it.
Costa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyrrell is looking to control Costa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tyrrell avoid being mounted?
Tyrrell is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa seems to be working for a kimura but Tyrrell defends the submission attempt.
Costa trying to control the action but Tyrrell is working from the bottom.
Tyrrell trying to hold on to Costa's head to control him but Costa postures up.
Tyrrell is defending against the submission attempts here by Costa.
Costa is working for a submission of some sort.
Tyrrell is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tyrrell defends it well.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Costa has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tyrrell is defending against the submission attempts here by Costa.
Tyrrell is defending against the submission attempts here by Costa.
Costa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tyrrell is just riding it out for now. Costa eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tyrrell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Costa.
Costa seems to be working for a kimura but Tyrrell defends the submission attempt.
Costa is working for a kimura but Tyrrell is defending it quite comfortably.
Tyrrell is looking for a sweep. Costa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Costa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tyrrell sees it coming and defends easily.
Costa is looking for a kimura but Tyrrell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Costa to get the leverage.
Costa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Costa is looking to take a break and control but Tyrrell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Costa is trying for a kimura here. Tyrrell looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Costa wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Santiago Costa!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Maeda (ranked 3788 p4p, 390 weight class) and Ramon Cassel (ranked 4975 p4p, 472 weight class). Ramon Cassel looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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164 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Maeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramon Cassel!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maeda closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cassel's guard.
Maeda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maeda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Maeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Cassel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cassel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cassel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maeda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maeda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maeda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maeda trying to control but Cassel is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maeda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cassel looks winded!
Maeda content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda throwing strikes from guard but Cassel blocks nicely.
Maeda drops back looking for a leg! Cassel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cassel manages to kick Maeda off! Maeda jumps back into Cassel's guard.
Maeda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maeda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maeda drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cassel manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Maeda has Cassel in his guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maeda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cassel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maeda is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Cassel has his hands clasped together but Maeda extends and breaks Cassel's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Maeda.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Maeda!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Milson Bow (ranked 4136 p4p, 504 weight class) and Xavier Frost (ranked 7583 p4p, 663 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Milson Bow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xavier Frost!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bow misses with a lunging right hand
and Frost counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Milson Bow has been cut.
Bow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Frost paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters circling - Bow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Frost moves into range and clinches up with Bow.
Frost fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bow lands a shoulder strike.
Frost throws a head punch that misses.
Frost misses with a punch on the inside.
Frost's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bow.
Frost has a couple of punches blocked by Bow.
Frost escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bow misses with a hook
and Frost counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bow gets a clinch.
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!
Frost misses with some punches.
Bow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bow takes a shot to the head.
Bow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Frost misses with a punch on the inside.
Bow gets through Frost's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Frost throws a punch but it's blocked by Bow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost misses with a punch on the inside.
Bow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bow throws a head punch that misses.
Frost swings wildly with an uppercut but Bow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frost blocking some punches.
Bow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bow has a couple of punches blocked by Frost.
Bow scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bow.
Frost throws a punch but it's blocked by Bow.
Frost lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frost scores with a shoulder strike.
Bow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Bow.
Bow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Frost misses with a punch on the inside.
Frost has a couple of punches blocked by Bow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bow blocks an uppercut.
Bow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Frost tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frost's elbow.
Bow blocks an uppercut.
Bow lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frost.
Frost swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Frosts head.
Bow can't find room to land a body shot as Frost controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Frost.
Bow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frost fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frost throws a punch but it's blocked by Bow.
Bow working aggressively here.
Bow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Frost scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Bow.
Frost misses with a punch on the inside.
Frost misses with some punches.
Frost working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Frost scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bow lands a hook that snaps the head of Frost backwards.
Frost blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frost misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frost lands a shoulder strike.
Frost swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Frost backwards.
Bow swings wildly with an uppercut but Frost uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frost tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bow.
Frost has a couple of punches blocked by Bow.
A short right from Bow.
Frost lands with a light punch inside.
Frost swings wildly with an uppercut but Bow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bow digs a right hand into Frost's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Frost's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Frost blocks a body shot from Bow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Frost.
Bow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frost lands with a right to the head.
Frost's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Frost lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bow gets through Frost's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bow blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frost.
Bow blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Bow.
Frost misses with the head strike.
Frost misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frost fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frost throws a punch but it's blocked by Bow.
Bow tries to work over Frost's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Frost throws a punch but it's blocked by Bow.
Bow lands with a left to the head.
Bow blocks an uppercut.
Frost blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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 Milson Bow will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Milson Bow's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bow wants to clinch but Frost slips to the side
and Frost counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bow cracks Frost with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bow has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Frost to stand back up!
Frost is rocked!
Bow throws a jab but it's blocked by Frost.
Frost is still on wobbly legs! Can Bow finish him?
Bow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bow darts in and clinches Frost up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frost.
Frost seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frost blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frost blocks an uppercut.
Frost misses with the head strike.
Bow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bow gets through Frost's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Frost blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Frost backwards.
Bow misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frost.
Frost misses with a punch on the inside.
Bow blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Frost fails to land.
Bow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frost can do to turn this around?
Frost misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frost takes a shot to the head.
Frost misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Frost fails to land.
Frost breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bow closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Bow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Frost working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frost.
Frost lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bow backwards.
Frost swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frost working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Frost fails to land.
Bow blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bow working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bow.
Frost is breathing heavily.
Frost takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bow lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frost throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frost misses with the head strike.
Bow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Frost blocks an uppercut.
Bow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bow drops Frost onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Frost is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Bow lands a left hand.
Bow creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Frost with a big uppercut! Frost tries to clinch up but Bow pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Frost to the mat! Frost covers up and Bow unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Milson Bow!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Rudskogen (ranked 2986 p4p, 284 weight class) and Justin Sider (ranked 4312 p4p, 367 weight class). Jon Rudskogen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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250 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon Rudskogen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Justin Sider!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rudskogen tries to land a leg kick but Sider saw it coming and moves away.
Sider appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rudskogen misses with a double jab.
Rudskogen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rudskogen moves into the clinch successfully.
Sider is trying to break the clinch but Rudskogen has him pressed against the cage.
Sider blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rudskogen taking a breather.
Rudskogen misses with a punch on the inside.
Sider wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sider is trying to force a seperation but Rudskogen has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sider has had enough of the clinch but Rudskogen keeps him there for the moment.
Sider tries to break the clinch but Rudskogen is controlling the position.
Rudskogen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rudskogen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sider's elbow.
Sider wants to break free but Rudskogen has control.
Sider wants to break free but Rudskogen has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sider tries to break free but Rudskogen pushes him back against the cage.
Rudskogen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sider wants to get back to striking at distance but Rudskogen won't allow it.
Rudskogen scores with a hook to the body.
Rudskogen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sider is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sider is looking to break free of the clinch but Rudskogen has double underhooks.
Rudskogen effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Rudskogen on the inside.
Sider wants to get back to striking at distance but Rudskogen won't allow it.
Rudskogen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A frustrated look appears on Sider's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rudskogen stalling the fight.
Rudskogen tries to throw a body punch but Sider avoids it by throwing Rudskogen back against the cage.
Sider is trying to push Rudskogen away but Rudskogen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sider tries to circle away but Rudskogen has him pinned against the cage.
Sider has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sider looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rudskogen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sider is trying to break the clinch but Rudskogen is controlling him.
Rudskogen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sider's elbow.
Sider tries to break free but Rudskogen pushes him back against the cage.
Rudskogen prevents Sider from breaking the clinch.
Sider wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rudskogen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rudskogen has Sider pressed against the cage.
Sider prevents a body shot from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sider up against the cage.
Sider escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rudskogen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rudskogen.
A countering left hand to the body from Sider misses.
Rudskogen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sider fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rudskogen manages to avoid it.
Sider 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.
Rudskogen throws a leg kick which misses Sider's front leg but catches the back leg as Sider tries to avoid it.
Sider avoids the head kick by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sider if he has to take too many more of those.
Rudskogen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sider was well out of range. Poor timing from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen throws a leg kick which misses Sider's front leg but catches the back leg as Sider tries to avoid it.
Rudskogen throws a sloppy body shot
and Sider counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sider throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rudskogen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sider on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rudskogen. Rudskogen obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rudskogen misses with a kick to the body
and Sider counters with a nice body shot.
Sider swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rudskogen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sider moves out of range of the body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rudskogen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rudskogen works the jab nicely.
Sider stuns Rudskogen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sider takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sider ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rudskogen moves away.
Rudskogen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rudskogen throws a nice looking combination but Sider bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sider swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rudskogen throws a lazy right hand but Sider sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Despite the aggression on Sider's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jon Rudskogen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sider moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Rudskogen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rudskogen throws a right hand that misses
and Sider counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rudskogen scoring well with a low kick there.
Sider takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sider throws a body punch but Rudskogen moves out of range.
Rudskogen misses with a hook
and Sider counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rudskogen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sider.
Rudskogen misses with a hook. Sider ducked under it nicely.
Rudskogen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rudskogen tries to land a body kick
and Sider counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rudskogen 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.
Rudskogen throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Sider was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rudskogen tries to land a front kick but Sider steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Rudskogen.
A telegraphed right hand from Sider misses the target.
Sider scores with a sloppy right hand. Rudskogen should have avoided that one.
Rudskogen wants to clinch up but Sider keeps it at a distance.
Sider let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sider digs a good body shot into Rudskogen's ribs.
Rudskogen misses with the body kick
and Sider counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sider feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rudskogens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rudskogen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sider counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rudskogen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sider connects with a body shot that sends Rudskogen's belly button to the back.
Sider's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sider moves out of range of the body kick from Rudskogen.
A countering left hand to the body from Sider misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rudskogen pushes Sider away with a front kick.
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!
A solid leg kick lands there for Rudskogen.
Sider on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sider throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rudskogen throws a push kick but Sider slaps the foot to one side.
Rudskogen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rudskogen.
Sider throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rudskogen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sider misses with a hook to the body
and Rudskogen counters with a thumping low kick.
Sider looks to score with a jab to the body but Rudskogen is just out of range.
It looked like Rudskogen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sider.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rudskogen tries to land a body kick
and Sider cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jon Rudskogen is winning the standup battle so far.
Rudskogen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rudskogen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rudskogen fails to land with a series of punches.
Sider doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rudskogen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rudskogen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rudskogen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sider swings for the body but Rudskogen moves out of range.
Rudskogen misses with a body kick.
Rudskogen moves in looking to clinch but Sider pushes him off.
Sider now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rudskogen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rudskogen thuds his shin into the meat of Sider's side.
Rudskogen misses with a kick to the body
enabling Sider to counter with a crisp jab.
Rudskogen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sider is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sider misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen is looking to counter with a body kick.
Rudskogen tries to clinch up.
Rudskogen lands with a nice body kick.
Rudskogen lands with a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rudskogen.
That kick from Rudskogen tenderised Sider's leg. Sider is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rudskogen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sider can do to turn this around?
A lazy body kick from Rudskogen
enabling Sider to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Rudskogen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sider throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Rudskogen does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sider! But no joy.
A good leg kick by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen keeps Sider at a distance using the push kick.
Rudskogen pushes Sider up against the cage in a clinch.
Rudskogen gets through Sider's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rudskogen tries to work over Sider's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rudskogen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sider's efforts to push away.
Rudskogen tries to work over Sider's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sider tries to circle away but Rudskogen has him pinned against the cage.
Sider is trying to break free.
Sider is trying to push Rudskogen away but Rudskogen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sider is trying to force a seperation but Rudskogen has the dominant position.
Sider tries to break free but Rudskogen pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rudskogen misses with a punch to the body.
Rudskogen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rudskogen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sider will feel that in the morning.
Sider takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rudskogen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rudskogen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rudskogen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rudskogen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rudskogen cracks a nice hook into Sider's ribs.
Rudskogen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rudskogen thumps Sider with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rudskogen - that will leave a mark!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rudskogen punishes Sider's body with a nice straight punch.
Rudskogen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rudskogen cracks the inside of Sider's front leg.
Rudskogen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sider. That did some damage!
Rudskogen is looking to slow Sider down with leg kicks.
Rudskogen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rudskogen lands a right hook to the body.
Sider stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen lands a high kick!
It looks like Justin Sider has been cut.
Rudskogen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rudskogen, right into the meat.
Sider throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rudskogen connects with a leg kick. Sider looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sider takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sider falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rudskogen counters with a nice body kick.
Rudskogen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rudskogen misses with a wild body shot.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rudskogen feints and then cracks Sider's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sider down.
You can see that Sider has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Rudskogen lands a nice looking body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rudskogen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rudskogen. That's going to slow Sider down.
Rudskogen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Justin Sider has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sider tries to keep at a distance but Rudskogen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jon Rudskogen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rudskogen has Sider pressed against the cage, preventing Sider from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rudskogen tries a body shot but Sider blocks it.
Rudskogen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rudskogen clinches.
Rudskogen lands a hook that snaps the head of Sider backwards.
Rudskogen is leaning against Sider and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jon Rudskogen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rudskogen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Rudskogen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rudskogen 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Rudskogen!
After winning the bout, Jon Rudskogen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vasyl Lomachenko (ranked 3525 p4p, 170 weight class) and Bidon Van Roosmalen (ranked 3129 p4p, 151 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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26
130 lbs
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19
145 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vasyl Lomachenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bidon Van Roosmalen!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lomachenko throws a shot from downtown. Van Roosmalen moves away and avoids it.
Van Roosmalen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Roosmalen misses with a straight right.
Van Roosmalen throws a head kick but Lomachenko moves out of range.
Van Roosmalen slips under a jab.
Van Roosmalen throws a counter combo.
Lomachenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Van Roosmalen 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.
Van Roosmalen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Van Roosmalen.
Lomachenko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Roosmalen on the side of the head.
Lomachenko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Van Roosmalen is rocked!
Nice body punch from Lomachenko.
Van Roosmalen is still on wobbly legs! Can Lomachenko finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Lomachenko.
Van Roosmalen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lomachenko.
Lomachenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van Roosmalen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lomachenko grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Van Roosmalen takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Lomachenko cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vasyl Lomachenko!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Henry (ranked 2048 p4p, 246 weight class) and Henry Armstrong (ranked 2432 p4p, 279 weight class). Henry Armstrong will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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165 lbs
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160 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Henry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henry Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong throws a combination that misses
letting Henry counter with a right hand.
Armstrong stalks Henry and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Henry's face. Henry staggers backwards, shaken.
Henry takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Armstrong tries to land a leg kick but Henry saw it coming and moves away.
As Armstrong tries to get set, Henry tries to push him back and clinch up but Armstrong manages to avoid the attempt.
Armstrong throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Henry counter with a right hand.
It looks like Henry Armstrong has been cut.
Armstrong takes the fight into the clinch.
Henry lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Armstrong ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Armstrong no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Armstrong wants to stand but Henry is controlling the position.
Henry is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Henry continues to stall.
Henry will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Armstrong wants to stand and escape but Henry is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Henry is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Henry working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Armstrong tries to pull guard but Henry forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Armstrong is trying to pull guard but Henry has him pressed against the cage.
Henry has Armstrong pressed against the cage.
Armstrong tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Patrick Henry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Armstrong.
Henry is working Armstrong over against the cage.
A short right from Henry on the inside.
Armstrong is trying to pull guard but Henry has him pressed against the cage.
Armstrong jumps guard but Henry stands there with Armstrong around his waist. Armstrong gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Henry creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Armstrong tries to pull guard but Henry won't allow it.
Armstrong is trying to pull guard but Henry has him pressed against the cage.
Henry working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Henry - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Henry lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armstrong is trying to pull guard but Henry turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Henry takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Armstrong is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Henry to keep the fight standing.
Armstrong fails to pull guard.
Armstrong tries to pull guard but Henry won't allow it.
Henry digs a right hand into Armstrong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Armstrong's gas tank.
Henry scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Henry.
Armstrong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Henry smiles and moves away.
Henry forces Armstrong back against the cage and clinches.
Henry lands a body shot in the clinch.
Armstrong looks winded!
Henry lands a body shot in the clinch.
Henry lands a body shot.
Henry pushes Armstrong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Henry stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Henry cracks Armstrong with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry is leaning against Armstrong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Henry lands a hook that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
Still in the clinch, Henry scores with a nice short uppercut.
Henry lands a right hand.
Henry digs a right hand underneath Armstrong's ribcage. Armstrong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Henry pushes Armstrong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Armstrong fails to pull guard.
A body shot lands from Henry.
Henry lands a left hand.
Henry lands a hook to the side of the head.
Henry works on Armstrong's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Henry - that landed with a thud.
Henry stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Henry throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Armstrongs head.
A left hand lands to the body for Henry.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Henry is working Armstrong over against the cage.
Henry looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Henry works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Henry.
Henry presses Armstrong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Henry lands with a left to the head.
Henry is leaning against Armstrong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Henry lands a body shot.
Henry taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Henry gets through Armstrong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Henry.
A hook to the body from Henry.
Henry lands a hook to the side of the head.
Henry lands a body shot.
Henry scores with a shot to the side of Armstrong's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Henry.
Henry is leaning against Armstrong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Henry as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Henry.
Henry lands a hook that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
Henry is leaning against Armstrong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henry gets through Armstrong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Henry scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Henry.
A right handed body shot lands from Henry.
Henry lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Henry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henry Armstrong's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Henry works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Armstrong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Henry.
Armstrong is rocked!
Armstrong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henry was well out of range. Poor timing from Armstrong.
Armstrong is still on wobbly legs! Can Henry finish him?
Henry lands a big uppercut and Armstrong crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Armstrong looks OK. Henry waves Armstrong back to his feet!
Armstrong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Henry defending well as Armstrong loads up on a big left hand.
A combination from Armstrong does no damage.
Henry Armstrong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henry cracks Armstrong with a hook to the temple - Armstrong is on wobbly legs here! Henry swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Armstrong falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Henry wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Patrick Henry!
Patrick Henry thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Welter Weight (ranked 996 p4p, 126 weight class) and Rocky Horror (ranked 2176 p4p, 251 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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177 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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26
185 lbs
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Welter Weight!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocky Horror!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weight digs a good hook to Horror's body.
Horror throws an off balance right hand
and Weight counters with a nice uppercut.
Horror tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Weight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Weight throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Horror stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Horror ducks right into an uppercut from Weight.
Horror tries to clinch up
and Horror takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horror rushes Weight and presses him up against the cage.
Horror drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Weight gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horror lands a takedown into guard.
Horror thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Weight not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Horror working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Weight utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Horror 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.
Horror stands up over Weight, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Horror stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Weight swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Weight 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.
Horror postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horror tries to free his leg and advance position but Weight is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Horror is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Horror is working Weight over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Horror slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Horror has an Americana. Weight didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Horror is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Horror hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rocky Horror!
Rocky Horror is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Rocky Horror 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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