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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cobb Banes (ranked 3809 p4p, 383 weight class) and Taz Bandichoo (ranked 6456 p4p, 481 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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240 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cobb Banes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taz Bandichoo!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandichoo looks to throw a body kick
and Banes counters with a straight right hand.
Bandichoo scores with a decent looking hook.
Bandichoo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bandichoo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bandichoo looks to score with a jab to the body but Banes is just out of range.
Banes throwing a counter right hand but Bandichoo manages to avoid it.
Banes blocks a head kick by Bandichoo.
Banes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bandichoo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice uppercut lands for Bandichoo. That snapped Banes's head back.
No joy there for Bandichoo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bandichoo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banes.
Bandichoo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Banes fails to land with a series of punches.
Bandichoo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Banes needs to keep his hands up - Bandichoo had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid body kick from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banes blocks a head kick by Bandichoo.
Bandichoo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Banes's sensitive parts.
Bandichoo misses with a body kick.
Bandichoo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bandichoo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bandichoo tries to land a front kick but Banes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Banes moves out of range of the body kick from Bandichoo.
Banes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bandichoo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Banes jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bandichoo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banes is looking to counter punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Banes checks a leg kick.
Bandichoo works over Banes's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Cobb Banes has been cut.
Bandichoo throws a push kick but Banes slaps the foot to one side.
Bandichoo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Banes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A slow jab from Banes misses its intended target.
Bandichoo lands a nice hook to Banes's body. Banes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bandichoo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Banes has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bandichoo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bandichoo cracks Banes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bandichoo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bandichoo throws a sloppy head kick and Banes moves out of range easily.
Banes thinks about countering with a body kick.
Banes ducks under a wild hook from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bandichoo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Banes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bandichoo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Banes blocks a head kick by Bandichoo.
It looked like Banes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Banes gets a clinch.
Bandichoo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banes.
Banes misses with a punch on the inside.
Banes has a couple of punches blocked by Bandichoo.
Bandichoo manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bandichoo.
Banes sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bandichoo misses with an attempted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Banes misses the target.
A head kick misses from Bandichoo.
It appears Banes was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bandichoo throws a body kick that misses
and Banes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bandichoo misses with a left hand
and Banes counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Bandichoo misses.
Banes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bandichoo's head.
Bandichoo throws a lazy head kick
and Banes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bandichoo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Banes's sensitive parts.
Bandichoo 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.
A shot to the body from Bandichoo misses
and Banes counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bandichoo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Banes counters with an inside leg kick.
Bandichoo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banes.
Bandichoo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandichoo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Banes.
Bandichoo throws a head kick that misses.
Bandichoo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Banes. Banes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bandichoo tries a head kick but it misses.
Banes with a jab.
Bandichoo looks to land a left hand but Banes moved out of range nicely.
Bandichoo throws a head kick but Banes moves out of range.
Bandichoo misses with a body kick.
Banes thinks about countering with a body kick.
Banes thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch combination from Bandichoo misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bandichoo misses with the combination.
Banes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bandichoo.
Banes misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Bandichoo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cobb Banes's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bandichoo throws the left hand but Banes avoids the punch easily.
Banes throws a lazy right hand but Bandichoo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bandichoo scores with a hook.
Bandichoo misses with a wild body shot.
Banes is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bandichoo throws a lazy uppercut
and Banes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Banes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bandichoo.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bandichoo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Banes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Banes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bandichoo misses with a hook.
Bandichoo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Banes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bandichoo throws a sloppy body shot
and Bandichoo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bandichoo throws an overhand right that lands on Banes's shoulder, as Banes tries to avoid the shot.
Banes throwing a counter right hand but Bandichoo manages to avoid it.
Banes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banes moves out of range of the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Banes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bandichoo missing with a left hand there. Banes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taz Bandichoo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Banes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bandichoo throws a push kick but Banes slaps the foot to one side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bandichoo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Banes.
Bandichoo scores with a hook to the body. Banes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Banes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bandichoo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bandichoo throws a sloppy head kick
and Banes counters with a straight right hand.
Bandichoo throws a combination. Banes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bandichoo jabs Banes right on the nose. Banes blinks but takes it well.
Banes avoids a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Banes misses the target.
Bandichoo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Banes finds it's way round the side to connect with Bandichoo's head.
Crunch! Bandichoo slams his shin into Banes's torso.
Bandichoo thows a leg kick but Banes checks it
and Banes counters with a low kick, right behind Bandichoo 's knee.
Banes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bandichoo lands a high kick!
Bandichoo misses with a kick to the body.
Bandichoo throws a nice looking combination but Banes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bandichoo.
Banes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Banes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bandichoo.
An attempted straight right counter from Banes misses the target.
Bandichoo scoring well with a low kick there.
Banes moves out of range of the body kick from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo throws a head kick but Banes moves out of range.
Bandichoo throws a nice looking combination but Banes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bandichoo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bandichoo throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Banes misses the target.
Bandichoo misses with a head kick.
And Banes counters with a quick kick to the body but Bandichoo blocks it.
Banes moves out of range of the body kick from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bandichoo is breathing heavily.
Banes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bandichoo misses with an uppercut.
Banes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bandichoo.
Banes throwing a counter right hand but Bandichoo manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Bandichoo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Banes.
Banes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bandichoo misses with a body punch
and Banes counters with a straight right hand.
Taz Bandichoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandichoo throws the kick towards the body but Banes avoids it.
It looked like Banes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bandichoo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Banes takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bandichoo misses with an uppercut.
Banes lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bandichoo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Banes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Banes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bandichoo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Banes will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bandichoo tries to land a front kick but Banes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bandichoo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bandichoo throws a sloppy body shot
and Banes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bandichoo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bandichoo throws a lazy head kick
and Banes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bandichoo throws a body kick that misses
enabling Banes to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banes throws a hook to the side of Bandichoo's head but Bandichoo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A head kick misses from Bandichoo.
Banes avoids the head kick by Bandichoo.
Bandichoo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Banes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bandichoo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Banes counters with a right hand to the body.
Bandichoo misses the shot to the body.
Banes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bandichoo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Banes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Banes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bandichoo.
Banes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bandichoo.
A big left from Bandichoo misses.
Bandichoo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bandichoo throws a sloppy head kick
and Banes counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Banes misses its intended target.
A head kick misses from Bandichoo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Bandichoo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cobb Banes's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Bandichoo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banes throws out the jab.
Cobb Banes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bandichoo throws a leg kick
and Banes counters with a nice uppercut.
Banes slips a jab and a cross from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo misses with a lunging right hand
and Banes counters with a nice uppercut.
Bandichoo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bandichoo just misses with a punch to the body.
Bandichoo throws a looping overhand right but Banes ducks down to avoid it.
Bandichoo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Banes counters with a nice uppercut.
Bandichoo misses with a head kick.
Bandichoo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banes. Bandichoo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bandichoo misses with an uppercut
and Banes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Banes checks a leg kick.
Bandichoo throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bandichoo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Banes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandichoo misses with a body kick.
Bandichoo misses with a head kick.
Bandichoo throws an off balance right hand
and Banes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bandichoo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bandichoo misses with a double jab.
Bandichoo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Banes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bandichoo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banes.
Bandichoo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bandichoo misses with a straight right.
Banes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Banes avoids a kick to the body.
Banes jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bandichoo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Banes.
Bandichoo dodges the punch combination from Banes.
Banes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bandichoo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandichoo misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Banes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Banes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bandichoo throws a head kick that misses.
Bandichoo throws a jab when Banes was well out of range.
Banes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bandichoo.
Banes misses with an uppercut. Bandichoo saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bandichoo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Bandichoo misses the target.
Bandichoo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bandichoo swinging wildly here.
It appears Banes was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bandichoo throws a head kick that misses.
Bandichoo misses with a body shot
and Banes counters with a nice body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Banes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandichoo misses with a hook to the body
and Banes counters with a straight right hand.
Bandichoo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Banes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bandichoo throws a right hand that misses
and Banes counters with a straight right hand.
Bandichoo motions for Banes to come forward. Bandichoo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bandichoo loads up on a big right hand but Banes slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Banes.
Banes moves forwards but Bandichoo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bandichoo misses with a lunging right hand
and Banes counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Banes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Banes.
Banes is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Banes thows a body kick. Bandichoo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Banes misses with a hook.
Bandichoo wants to slow Banes down by chopping away at his legs.
A quick step to the side and Banes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bandichoo throws an off balance right hand
and Banes counters with a good low kick that Bandichoo was not able to check.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bandichoo throws a right hand that misses
and Banes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banes cracks Bandichoo with a good jab.
A lazy body kick from Bandichoo
and Banes counters with a nice right hand that sends Bandichoo toppling to the canvas! Bandichoo scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Banes finish him?!
Bandichoo is rocked!
Banes circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Bandichoo to the canvas! Bandichoo doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Banes keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cobb Banes!
Cobb Banes 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Hawaiian Kickboxer (ranked 1649 p4p, 204 weight class) and Ricardo Gracie (ranked 2214 p4p, 267 weight class). Kickboxer comes to the cage accompanied by Hawaiian Kickboxer. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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168 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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hawaiian Kickboxer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricardo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kickboxer pinned against the cage. Kickboxer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kickboxer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kickboxer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kickboxer defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is working for a kimura but Kickboxer is defending it quite comfortably.
Kickboxer is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kickboxer wants to stand back up but Gracie manages to pass into side control.
Kickboxer struggling a bit here.
Kickboxer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Gracie wants to control but Kickboxer is keeping him busy.
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Kickboxer is defending well.
Kickboxer can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kickboxer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kickboxer is looking for a sweep.
Kickboxer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back!
Gracie tries to escape the position.
Gracie is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Kickboxer scores with a sloppy right hand. Gracie should have avoided that one.
Kickboxer throws a series of strikes that have Gracie backpedaling.
Kickboxer misses with a hook.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kickboxer defends it nicely.
Gracie dives in and grabs Kickboxer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kickboxer pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Hawaiian Kickboxer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Gracie.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Kickboxer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kickboxer is looking for a counter combo.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kickboxer avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to clinch
and Kickboxer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gracie is rocked!
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Kickboxer counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Gracie to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Kickboxer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hawaiian Kickboxer!
Hawaiian Kickboxer really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Freebok (85% Laundry) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tragic Visions (ranked 2359 p4p, 100 weight class) and Andre Clay (ranked 2562 p4p, 108 weight class). Clay is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Believe. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tragic Visions!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andre Clay!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clay fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Visions.
Clay lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice cross by Clay.
Visions tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Visions tries to clinch but Clay is having none of it.
Visions digs a good body shot into Clay's ribs.
Visions takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Visions misses with an uppercut. Clay saw that one coming.
It seemed like Clay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Clay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Visions misses with a body shot.
Visions definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Clay shoots in but Visions avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Clay misses the target.
Clay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clay takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clay throws a hook to the side of Visions's head but Visions sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clay throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Visions.
It looks like Tragic Visions has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Visions lands a right hook to the body.
Visions comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Clay throws a hook but Visions blocks it.
Clay swings for the body but Visions moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Visions.
Visions slips under a jab.
Visions lands a jab to Clay's midsection.
Visions throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Clay. That's going to slow Visions down.
A big right from Clay misses.
Visions misses with an uppercut.
Clay misses with a leg kick.
Visions connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Clay momentarily.
A big right from Clay misses.
Clay on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Visions keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Visions closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Visions misses with the head strike.
Clay lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Visions throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Visions misses with some punches.
Clay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clay scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Visions looks to score with a jab to the body but Clay is just out of range.
Clay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Visions.
A slow jab from Visions misses its intended target.
A big left from Clay misses.
Visions misses with an uppercut.
Visions moves into the clinch successfully.
Clay jumps into guard, dragging Visions to the mat.
Visions trying to control but Clay is working from the bottom.
Visions is looking to work some ground and pound but Clay has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Visions 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.
Clay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Visions is one step ahead there.
Clay looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Visions looking to pass the guard.
Clay wants to sweep but no luck.
Clay has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Visions pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clay is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Visions with a flurry of punches that miss.
Visions looking to pass the guard.
Visions lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Visions throws a big right hand that misses.
Clay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Visions postures up and lands a big shot to Clay's brow.
Clay is adopting a defensive guard.
Clay is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clay has momentary wrist control but Visions slips an elbow through the middle.
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 Tragic Visions will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tragic Visions's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Visions misses with a body shot.
Visions moves out of range as Clay throws a body kick.
Visions looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Visions tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Clay lunges at Visions with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Visions's hand.
Visions lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Clay misses the target.
Clay ducks under a wild hook from Visions.
Visions changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Clay looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Clay tries to bench press Visions off him but Visions keeps the position.
Visions working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Clay holds on to Visions's head and controls the position momentarily.
Visions cracks Clay with a big right hand but Clay just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Clay sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Clay is positioning himself well to prevent Visions advancing to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Clay manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Clay 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.
Visions advances to half guard.
Clay trying to control here.
Visions landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Clay is trying to get back to full guard.
Clay looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Visions seems to be looking for submissions.
Clay makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Clay.
Visions has gone for a leg lock! Clay slips out almost immediately though and dives into Visions's guard.
Clay postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Clay working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Visions wants to hit a switch here but Clay passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Visions there!
Visions tries to hold on but Clay postures up.
Visions tries to reverse the position but Clay maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clay controlling the position easily from mount.
Visions keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Clay lands a big elbow.
Clay postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Visions looks a forlorn figure.
Tragic Visions overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clay unloading with bombs!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Visions is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clay controlling the pace for now.
Visions taking shots to the head.
Visions is desperately trying to improve his position but Clay has a good base and remains in mount.
Clay lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Visions wants to control but Clay is having none of it.
Clay controlling from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Visions tries to lock up and control but Clay gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Visions keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Clay can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Visions is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Clay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tragic Visions's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Visions tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Visions moves in looking to clinch but Clay pushes him off.
Clay doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Visions uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clay.
Visions uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clay.
Visions takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Clay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clay misses with a hook.
Visions lands a two punch combo.
Clay takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Visions tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Visions misses with a looping right.
Clay misses with a hook to the body
and Visions counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clay throws a hook to the side of Visions's head but Visions sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Visions chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clay darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Visions is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Visions trying to control here.
Clay is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Visions is looking to control Clay's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Visions avoid being mounted?
Clay working the head and body with strikes.
Visions is not content to let Clay control the position.
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.
Visions works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Visions trying to keep a closed guard but Clay is proving a slippery customer.
Clay trying to control but Visions is working from the bottom.
Clay scoring with some ground and pound.
Visions working a defensive guard here.
Visions is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clay defends well.
Clay showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clay trying to control the position from guard on top but Visions is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Visions looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Visions is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clay defends well.
Visions keeping moving, preventing Clay from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Visions uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Clay looks to land a combination but Visions avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Visions displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clay throws out the jab.
Clay misses with a series of wild punches.
Visions misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Clay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Visions is looking to counter punch.
Clay misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Visions to counter with a crisp jab.
Clay misses with a left hand
and Visions counters with a stiff right hand.
Clay throws a lazy right hand but Visions sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clay misses with a straight left.
Visions throws a low kick but Clay moves out of range easily.
Visions cracks Clay with an open hand slap.
Visions connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Visions lands a head shot.
Visions connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Visions bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Clay's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tragic Visions showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Visions 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tragic Visions!
A very excited looking Tragic Visions made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dumba Diame Jr (ranked 962 p4p, 106 weight class) and William Spud (ranked 1283 p4p, 136 weight class). Diame Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Get It On The Floor. William Spud has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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157 lbs
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157 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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dumba Diame Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, William Spud!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spud with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diame Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spud.
Diame Jr fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Spud to the ground. Diame Jr is now in Spud's guard.
Diame Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spud is keeping the position for now.
Diame Jr content to stall in guard here.
Diame Jr looking to pass the guard.
Diame Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Spud can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diame Jr controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spud has his hands on Diame Jr's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spud keeping full guard, as Diame Jr tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Spud pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diame Jr feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Spud looking to control.
Diame Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Spud's guard.
Diame Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Spud is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spud keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spud tries to roll over but Diame Jr keeps him under control.
Diame Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Spud trying to control but Diame Jr postures up.
Diame Jr controlling the action here.
Spud won't allow Diame Jr to pass to mount.
Diame Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spud tries to roll over but Diame Jr keeps him under control.
Diame Jr is looking to stall here but Spud recovers full guard.
Spud is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Spud being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diame Jr trying to control but Spud is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Spud blocks a head kick by Diame Jr.
Diame Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Spud, looking for a takedown. Diame Jr pushes Spud against the cage but Spud circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diame Jr throws a lazy right hand but Spud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diame Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spud replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Diame Jr blocks it well.
Diame Jr fails with the takedown.
Diame Jr walks forward, straight into a front kick from Spud.
Diame Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spud, as that shot connected.
Diame Jr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Spud wants to stand back up but Diame Jr manages to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dumba Diame Jr dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Spud thumps Diame Jr with a low kick.
Diame Jr throws a head kick but Spud moves out of range.
Diame Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Diame Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diame Jr misses with a low kick.
Spud avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diame Jr.
Diame Jr misses with a looping right.
Spud feints a counter leg kick.
Spud lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diame Jr at a distance.
Spud tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diame Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spud misses with a looping left.
Diame Jr is looking to counter punch.
Diame Jr throws a head kick but Spud moves out of range.
Diame Jr moves in looking to clinch but Spud pushes him off.
Diame Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spud throws out a loose jab but Diame Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spud works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Diame Jr fails to land the takedown.
William Spud seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spud lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diame Jr's sensitive parts.
Diame Jr throws a wild body kick that Spud sees coming a mile off.
Nice shot by Spud.
Diame Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spud is looking to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spud. That's going to slow Diame Jr down.
Spud thumps Diame Jr with a low kick.
Spud misses with a straight left.
Diame Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Spud as he jumps to the side.
Diame Jr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Spud did well to prevent Diame Jr getting side control.
Diame Jr is looking to take a break and control but Spud is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spud wants to get back to full guard but Diame Jr has passed into side control.
Dumba Diame Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr controlling from side mount.
Diame Jr tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Diame Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spud keeps working.
Spud is looking for a sweep.
Diame Jr goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Spud rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Diame Jr's guard! Nice work there by Spud!
Spud pushing down on Diame Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr is trying to control but can't.
Spud wants to control but Diame Jr is keeping him busy.
Diame Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Diame Jr working a defensive guard here.
Diame Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spud is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Spud wants to control from the top but Diame Jr keeps moving.
Diame Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diame Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Diame Jr, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Spud showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Diame Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Diame Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spud.
Diame Jr throws a leg kick
and Diame Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diame Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Spud lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Diame Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Spud lands a nice shot to the body.
Spud clinches with his opponent.
Spud lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diame Jr.
Diame Jr wants to take the fight to the mat but Spud manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Diame Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Spud has double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spud.
Diame Jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Spud gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dumba Diame Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spud scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diame Jr is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spud lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Diame Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diame Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diame Jr can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diame Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Spud gets through Diame Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spud pushes Diame Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diame Jr tries for a takedown but Spud manages to get underhooks.
Spud pushes Diame Jr against the cage. Spud is working some dirty boxing. Spud pushes off with a quick right hook! Diame Jr goes down! Diame Jr tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Spud moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Spud!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Willie Wood (ranked 1199 p4p, 150 weight class) and Gennady Mikhasevich (ranked 1211 p4p, 153 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
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185 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
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World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Willie Wood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gennady Mikhasevich!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mikhasevich under the eye.
Wood misses with a low kick.
Mikhasevich is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wood lands a nice hook to Mikhasevich's body. Mikhasevich takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mikhasevich has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wood avoids a kick to the body.
Wood throws a head kick that half lands.
Mikhasevich throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wood counters with a right hand to the body.
Wood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mikhasevich manages to avoid it.
Mikhasevich lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wood scores with a nice strike.
Mikhasevich lands a body shot.
Wood scores with a spinning back kick!
A punch lands to the side of Mikhasevich 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wood is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
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!
Wood misses the shot to the body.
Wood connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mikhasevich momentarily.
The fighters circling - Mikhasevich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mikhasevich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wood.
A little jabbing left from Mikhasevich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhasevich throws a jab but it's blocked by Wood.
Mikhasevich slips a jab from Wood.
Wood is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wood is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mikhasevich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wood swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Wood.
Mikhasevich slips under a jab from Wood.
Mikhasevich throws a right hand that misses
and Wood counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mikhasevich looks to land a right hand but Wood moved out of range.
Wood looks to throw the jab but Mikhasevich is out of range.
Mikhasevich scores with a punch to the head.
Wood throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mikhasevich stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood blocks a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Wood misses its target.
Mikhasevich checks a leg kick.
Wood swings for the body but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
Wood pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mikhasevich is out of range and Wood settles back down.
Wood scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wood comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mikhasevich throws a big shot that misses.
Mikhasevich avoids the body shot from Wood.
Wood gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mikhasevich jumps guard and drags Wood to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mikhasevich working for a triangle but Wood defends it easily.
Wood knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mikhasevich on the ground.
Mikhasevich looking for a triangle here. Wood is fighting it but it looks tight! Mikhasevich pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Wood is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gennady Mikhasevich!
A relieved looking Gennady Mikhasevich thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Davis (ranked 628 p4p, 25 weight class) and Xing Pugberg (ranked 691 p4p, 31 weight class). Davis comes to the cage accompanied by Imperial March (L.O.D. Rage Mix). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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142 lbs
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130 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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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
13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jonathan Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xing Pugberg!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis looks to land a combination but Pugberg avoids it well.
Pugberg feints the counter takedown.
Pugberg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pugberg lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Davis jabs Pugberg to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pugberg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pugberg looking to score a takedown here. Davis is defending well but Pugberg drives through and ends up in Davis's guard.
Davis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Davis looking to control.
Pugberg won't allow Davis to sweep him here.
Pugberg postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Davis is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pugberg, into his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis trying to control but Pugberg is working from the bottom.
Pugberg wants to sweep here but Davis controlling him for the moment.
Pugberg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pugberg keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pugberg is on top in guard.
Davis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Davis 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.
Davis is adopting a defensive guard.
Pugberg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis gets full guard.
Pugberg pushes down on Davis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Davis is looking for a sweep. Pugberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pugberg seems to be working for a kimura but Davis defends the submission attempt.
Davis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Davis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pugberg is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Davis keeping hold of Pugberg's head, controlling as best he can.
Pugberg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis is trying to get back to full guard.
Davis keeping hold of Pugberg's head, controlling as best he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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 Jonathan Davis will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pugberg closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pugberg is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Davis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pugberg wants to control but Davis is keeping him busy.
Pugberg tries for a kimura but Davis is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xing Pugberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pugberg is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Davis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pugberg has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Davis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Davis wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Davis wants to escape the position.
Pugberg looking for the RNC.
Pugberg is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Davis is defending well though. Pugberg let's go of the attempt for now.
Davis showing good submission defense here.
Pugberg is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Davis knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Davis for a finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Well, with Pugberg on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Davis is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
I really don't envy Davis right now.
Pugberg is persistently looking for the submission but Davis is defending it well.
Pugberg not allowing Davis to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pugberg 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, Davis has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Davis tries to break free.
Davis trying to control the action but Pugberg just sinks the hooks in.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davis fending off the submission attempt from Pugberg.
Pugberg is persistently looking for the submission but Davis is defending it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xing Pugberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Davis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pugberg on the side of the head.
A jab from Pugberg finds it's way through Davis's defenses.
Pugberg goes for a double leg but Davis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Davis continues to drive forward.
Pugberg slips under a jab.
Davis just misses with a punch to the body.
Davis misses with a wild body shot.
Davis throws a series of punches but Pugberg avoids them all with ease.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pugberg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davis.
Jab, jab by Pugberg - just one landing.
Davis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pugberg shoots in and bounces Davis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Davis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Davis is on top in guard.
Davis looking to sit in guard and control but Pugberg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pugberg trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Pugberg is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Davis is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Davis has escaped and now he's on top!
Davis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pugberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Pugberg, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Davis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Davis wanted to stand there but Pugberg had control of the position.
Davis content to stall in guard here.
Davis wants to stand but Pugberg has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pugberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Davis has managed to get both his arms back between Pugberg's legs - danger averted.
Pugberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Davis defends well.
Pugberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pugberg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pugberg is trying to control the position but Davis postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Davis slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pugberg is looking for a triangle but Davis pushes his legs off easily.
Davis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pugberg wants to sweep here but Davis controlling him for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Xing Pugberg.
I think Pugberg has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xing Pugberg!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Like Boss (ranked 639 p4p, 85 weight class) and Kenny Tchusuk (ranked 814 p4p, 111 weight class). Kenny Tchusuk has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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265 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Like Boss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny Tchusuk!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boss throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tchusuk is looking for the big counter here.
Tchusuk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boss blocks the body kick.
A slow jab from Tchusuk misses its intended target.
Tchusuk darts in and clinches Boss up against the cage.
Boss lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tchusuk misses with the head strike.
Boss misses with some punches.
Tchusuk misses with a punch on the inside.
Boss tries to work over Tchusuk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tchusuk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss blocking some punches.
Tchusuk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tchusuk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boss misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Tchusuk on the inside.
Boss prevents a body shot from Tchusuk.
Tchusuk lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss lands with a right to the head.
Tchusuk misses with a body punch.
Boss lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tchusuk backwards.
Boss pushes Tchusuk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Tchusuk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boss misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tchusuk.
Tchusuk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tchusuk throws a punch but it's blocked by Boss.
Tchusuk blocks an uppercut.
Boss manages to break the clinch.
Tchusuk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tchusuk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Boss counters by clinching up.
Tchusuk misses with some punches.
Boss softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tchusuk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Boss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tchusuk can't find room to land a body shot as Boss controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tchusuk.
Tchusuk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tchusuk swings wildly with an uppercut but Boss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tchusuk misses with the head strike.
Tchusuk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boss misses with some punches.
Tchusuk misses with a punch on the inside.
Tchusuk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boss blocks an uppercut.
Tchusuk swings wildly with an uppercut but Boss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boss lands a left hand.
Tchusuk throws a punch but it's blocked by Boss.
Boss blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Boss.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boss.
Tchusuk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boss gets through Tchusuk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boss lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boss lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tchusuk backwards.
Still in the clinch, Boss scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tchusuk tries to work over Boss's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boss scores with a shot to the side of Tchusuk's head.
Tchusuk scores with a shoulder strike.
Boss lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tchusuk backwards.
Tchusuk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boss lands an uppercut.
Tchusuk has a couple of punches blocked by Boss.
Boss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A shot to the liver by Boss. Beautiful body shot.
Boss digs a good hook to Tchusuk's body.
A lazy left from Boss finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tchusuk moves into the clinch.
Boss blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boss misses with a punch on the inside.
Boss scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tchusuk misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boss misses with a body punch.
Boss scores with a shoulder strike.
Tchusuk blocking some punches.
Boss throws a punch but it's blocked by Tchusuk.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boss.
Boss misses with a body punch.
Tchusuk takes a shot to the head.
Boss lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boss lands with a left to the head.
Boss lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tchusuk backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tchusuk.
Boss blocking some punches.
Boss scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boss blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Boss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boss misses with a punch to the body.
Tchusuk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Boss scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boss.
Boss misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Like Boss dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Boss gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boss blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boss creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boss has a couple of punches blocked by Tchusuk.
Boss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boss stalls.
Boss lands an uppercut.
Boss digs a right hand underneath Tchusuk's ribcage. Tchusuk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tchusuk has a couple of punches blocked by Boss.
Boss lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boss lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boss scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tchusuk working aggressively here.
Tchusuk is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Boss.
Tchusuk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tchusuk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boss lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tchusuk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Boss - that landed with a thud.
Boss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tchusuk can do to turn this around?
A nice left hand lands by Boss.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boss.
Tchusuk swings wildly with an uppercut but Boss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tchusuk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tchusuk working aggressively here.
Tchusuk throws a head punch that misses.
Boss stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tchusuk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boss scores with a hook to the body.
Boss works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Boss lands with a light punch inside.
Boss lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boss lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boss.
A short left from Boss.
Boss lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boss lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tchusuk backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tchusuk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boss lands a hook that snaps the head of Tchusuk backwards.
A short right from Boss on the inside.
A body shot lands from Boss.
Like Boss has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boss lands with a light punch inside.
Boss makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boss lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tchusuk.
Boss lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tchusuk backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boss creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boss softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boss lands with a short shot to the head.
Boss taking a breather.
Boss throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tchusuks head.
Tchusuk is rocked!
Boss scores with a hook to the body.
Boss lands a right hand.
Boss scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Boss.
A nice left hand lands by Boss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Boss.
Still in the clinch, Boss scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tchusuk is still on wobbly legs! Can Boss finish him?
Boss throws a big uppercut that drops Tchusuk! More strikes from Boss and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Tchusuk lies dazed against the cage as Boss celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Like Boss!
A relieved looking Like Boss thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Shifter (ranked 490 p4p, 78 weight class) and Bobby Wangler (ranked 677 p4p, 112 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Shifter might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Lützenkirchen- Nutcracker . The crowd seem to be enjoying Wangler's choice of entrance music: The Clash - I Fought The Law. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Shifter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Wangler!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shifter looks for a takedown but Wangler sprawls well.
Wangler unleashes a big counter combination but Shifter bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wangler throws a big shot that misses.
Shifter appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've been informed that Wangler has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wangler is looking to land body kicks.
Wangler tried to score with a low kick but Shifter checks it.
Shifter 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.
Wangler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shifter fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Shifter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shifter half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shifter.
Wangler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Shifter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wangler just misses with a punch to the body.
Shifter misses with a takedown attempt
and Wangler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wangler cracks Shifter with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Shifter looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Wangler finish him?
Wangler throws a hook to the side of Shifter's head but Shifter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shifter appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wangler throws a sloppy body shot
and Shifter counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shifter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shifter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wangler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shifter.
Shifter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wangler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shifter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wangler has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wangler trying to control but Shifter postures up.
Shifter is trying to work for a kimura but Wangler is defending well.
Shifter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wangler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wangler wants to control but Shifter is keeping busy.
Shifter is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is working for a submission of some sort.
Wangler is doing well to control the position and prevent Shifter from advancing to side control.
Wangler tries to get to full guard but Shifter has control of the leg.
Shifter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shifter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wangler looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wangler trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shifter prevents Wangler from improving his position.
Shifter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wangler is just riding it out for now. Shifter eventually gives up the hold.
Wangler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shifter looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Shifter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wangler defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Wangler dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wangler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shifter's hands.
Shifter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shifter feinted with a counter takedown.
Shifter closes the distance and clinches up with Wangler, looking for a takedown. Shifter pushes Wangler against the cage but Wangler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wangler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shifter was well out of range. Poor timing from Wangler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wangler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shifter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wangler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shifter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wangler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wangler leaves Shifter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wangler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shifter.
Wangler scores with a punch to the head.
Shifter ducks under a wild hook from Wangler.
Shifter drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wangler sprawls and moves away.
Wangler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shifter scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Shifter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shifter trying to advance position but Wangler counters by regaining guard.
Shifter postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifter trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wangler manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Andy Shifter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wangler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shifter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wangler passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wangler scores with punches from side control.
Shifter is looking for a sweep.
Wangler scores with punches from side control.
Shifter is rocked!
A big shot lands for Wangler! That's hurt Shifter! Will he recover? Wangler fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Wangler!
After winning the bout, Bobby Wangler thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohsin Zaidi (ranked 471 p4p, 74 weight class) and Luther Jones (ranked 806 p4p, 134 weight class). Jones has chosen One - Metallica as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mohsin Zaidi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Luther Jones!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Zaidi avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Zaidi lands a shot to the body.
Zaidi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zaidi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zaidi shoots in and gets a takedown into Jones's guard.
Zaidi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zaidi has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Zaidi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zaidi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zaidi defends well.
Zaidi with a nice head shot there.
Zaidi stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Zaidi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zaidi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zaidi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zaidi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaidi lands strikes from half guard.
Zaidi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones manages to get to full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zaidi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zaidi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zaidi is one step ahead there.
Zaidi throws a big elbow that misses.
Zaidi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jones is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Zaidi, into his guard.
Zaidi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaidi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Jones is pushing down on Zaidi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zaidi is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zaidi is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Westside Martial Arts that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Zaidi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones is keen to just control but Zaidi is a slippery customer.
Zaidi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Zaidi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones moves into full mount! Zaidi won't be happy about that!
Zaidi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jones wants to control the pace but Zaidi is squirming around nicely.
Jones is landing with some decent strikes but Zaidi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaidi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaidi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zaidi is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zaidi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Zaidi wants to sweep but no luck.
Zaidi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zaidi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zaidi stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping full guard, as Zaidi tries to pass.
Zaidi won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones trying to control but Zaidi is working from the bottom.
Zaidi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaidi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones won't allow Zaidi to sweep him here.
Zaidi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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 Mohsin Zaidi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Zaidi swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zaidi's waist but Zaidi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Zaidi misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Zaidi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot by Zaidi.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zaidi throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaidi just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones is trying to drag Zaidi to the mat but Zaidi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zaidi tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Jones cracks Zaidi with a solid left hand.
Jones distracts Zaidi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zaidi is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zaidi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Zaidi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Zaidi defending well.
Zaidi tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zaidi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jones wants to take a breather but Zaidi is having none of it.
Zaidi actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zaidi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones advances to half guard.
Zaidi is looking to improve his position.
Zaidi is trying to control but can't.
Zaidi is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones trying to control the action but Zaidi is working from the bottom.
Zaidi wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaidi is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaidi wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Zaidi has hold of Jones's hands but Jones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zaidi is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Zaidi is trying to get back to full guard.
Zaidi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaidi wants to get back to full guard.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Zaidi is working away.
Jones drops an elbow to the side of Zaidi's head.
Jones slips a nice elbow through Zaidi's hands, connecting with Zaidi's forehead.
It looks like Mohsin Zaidi has been cut.
Jones is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jones with the ground and pound from mount.
Jones putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Zaidi is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Zaidi is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mohsin Zaidi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.
Jones clinches.
Jones tries for a takedown but Zaidi manages to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Zaidi fails to land.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones tightens his grip and picks Zaidi up, before dumping him to the ground. Zaidi manages to land in guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jones. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Zaidi wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones wants to control from the top but Zaidi keeps moving.
Zaidi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zaidi's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaidi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zaidi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones wants to control from the top but Zaidi keeps moving.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Zaidi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control but Zaidi is working from the bottom.
Zaidi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Zaidi keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Zaidi 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.
Jones wants to control from the top but Zaidi keeps moving.
Jones advances position into side control!
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zaidi keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones gets to mount! Zaidi was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Jones landing strikes from the mount.
Zaidi is working to get back to half guard.
Jones working the ground and pound effectively.
Zaidi regains half guard.
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zaidi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zaidi wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Zaidi has a hand on Jones's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jones takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Jones lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Zaidi is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaidi takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Jones's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luther Jones!
Luther Jones thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Sheedy (ranked 278 p4p, 37 weight class) and Angelo San Diego (ranked 329 p4p, 43 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Sheedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Angelo San Diego!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
San Diego fails with an attempt to clinch.
San Diego scores with a shot to the body.
Sheedy gets a clinch.
San Diego tries to throw a body punch but Sheedy avoids it by throwing San Diego back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San Diego.
Sheedy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sheedy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sheedy misses with the head strike.
Sheedy breaks from the clinch.
San Diego throws a big shot that misses.
San Diego has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sheedy is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sheedy looks to land a combination but San Diego avoids it well.
San Diego throws a good cross that connects.
A big left from San Diego misses.
San Diego connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sheedy momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sheedy ducks right into an uppercut from San Diego.
San Diego misses with an uppercut. Sheedy saw that one coming.
San Diego scores with a decent looking hook.
San Diego throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sheedy is looking to clinch.
Sheedy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sheedy is rocked!
Sheedy 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San Diego throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
San Diego catches Sheedy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Oh Sheedy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
San Diego lands with a shot to the body.
San Diego ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
San Diego on the wrong end of a nice jab.
San Diego circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Sheedy to the canvas! Sheedy doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - San Diego keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angelo San Diego!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Angelo San Diego made sure he mentioned IniTech Nutrition , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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