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Skrap Fights 27 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hadjiril Matba (ranked 23736 p4p, 446 weight class) and Jung Hoon Sung (ranked 7304 p4p, 425 weight class). Matba comes to the ring accompanied by B.Y.O.B .. Jung Hoon Sung told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hadjiril Matba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jung Hoon Sung!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matba just misses with a punch to the body.
Sung steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matba.
Matba misses with a head kick.
Sung throws a nice looking combination but Matba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sung looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Matba!
Sung scores with a couple of short elbows.
Matba seems a little lost for a moment, as Sung dominates the positioning.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Matba gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Matba tries to roll over but Sung keeps him under control.
Sung is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sung working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Matba has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Sung. Oh but Matba has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Sung goes limp - he's gone! Matba jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hadjiril Matba!
Post fight, Hadjiril Matba stared into the camera and said '"I have nothing against gay people. Be
happy. Do what you want to do. But me,
as a heterosexual male, if I can prevent
my son from being gay, I will."'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Durham (ranked 4389 p4p, 351 weight class) and Siwa Khamcham (ranked 2108 p4p, 200 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Durham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Siwa Khamcham!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durham throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Khamcham's waist but Khamcham gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Durham off to one side.
Khamcham looks to land a combination but Durham avoids it well.
Durham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Khamcham is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Khamcham has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Durham is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Khamcham looks to throw a body kick
and Durham counters by clinching up.
Durham wants a takedown.
Durham is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Khamcham pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Durham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khamcham lands a nice elbow.
Khamcham lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Khamcham stops a takedown attempt from Durham.
Khamcham slowing the pace effectively.
Khamcham stops a takedown attempt from Durham.
Khamcham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Durham with a jab.
Durham has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Prototype's Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Khamcham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Khamcham throws out a counter right but Durham avoids it with no problem.
Khamcham moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping body kick lands there for Khamcham.
Durham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Khamcham shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Durham does no damage.
Durham takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Mike Durham has been cut.
Durham dodges the punch combination from Khamcham.
Khamcham scores with a kick to the body.
Durham on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Durham tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Khamcham swivels and escapes.
No luck for Durham with that takedown attempt.
Khamcham wants to clinch up but Durham keeps it at a distance.
Khamcham lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durham swats away the attempt to clinch by Khamcham.
Durham is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Khamcham.
Durham has a takedown stuffed.
Khamcham tries to counter by closing the distance.
Durham throws a series of punches but Khamcham moves out of range.
Khamcham looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khamcham thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Durham if he has to take too many more of those.
Khamcham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An inside leg kick lands from Khamcham.
Khamcham throws a series of punches but Durham avoids them all with ease.
Durham takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from Durham misses.
Khamcham connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Durham momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khamcham throws a nice inside leg kick.
Khamcham takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Khamcham is looking to clinch but Durham is avoiding it.
Khamcham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Khamcham dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Durham. That did some damage!
Khamcham misses with the combination.
Khamcham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khamcham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Durham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Durham is looking to counter the offense by Khamcham and move into the clinch.
Khamcham has taken the fight to the clinch.
Khamcham tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Durham is looking to take this one to the mat.
Durham using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Khamcham has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Durham is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Khamcham gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durham is looking for a takedown.
Durham is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Khamcham is defending well.
Khamcham looking to throw knees to the head but Durham is blocking nicely.
Khamcham tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Durham avoids it.
Durham is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Khamcham is defending well.
Khamcham tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Durham is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Khamcham is defending well.
Durham wants a takedown but no success here.
Durham is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Khamcham - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durham stalling.
Khamcham creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Durham's defenses.
Khamcham lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Durham using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Khamcham has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Khamcham prevents a takedown attempt there.
Khamcham is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Durham is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Khamcham gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Siwa Khamcham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Durham'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.
Durham shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Khamcham sprawls well. Khamcham wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Durham gets slowly back to his feet.
Khamcham throws a head kick that misses.
Siwa Khamcham seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khamcham tries to close the distance and clinch but Durham swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Durham takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Durham takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Khamcham lands with a kick to the temple. Durham shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Durham throws a nice looking combination but Khamcham bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khamcham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Durham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Khamcham tries to clinch but Durham moves out of range.
Khamcham clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durham has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Khamcham after a bit of a struggle.
Khamcham looking to throw knees to the head but Durham is blocking nicely.
Khamcham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khamcham throws a wild body kick that Durham sees coming a mile off.
Durham moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Siwa Khamcham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khamcham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khamcham tries to clinch up but Durham circles away and keeps his distance.
Durham takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Durham will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Khamcham moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Khamcham scores with a jab.
Khamcham throws the kick towards the body but Durham avoids it.
Durham changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Durham tries to move into range but Khamcham moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Durham tries to clinch up but Khamcham circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durham throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Khamcham on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durham keeps the fight on the outside.
Durham tries to counter by clinching up but Khamcham breaks away and moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Khamcham.
Khamcham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Durham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khamcham lands a shoulder strike.
Durham is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Durham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khamcham misses with a body punch.
Khamcham tries a knee to the head but Durham blocks it.
Khamcham lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Durham is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Khamcham scores with a knee to the head.
Khamcham is pressed up against the ropes. Durham has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Khamcham down to the mat. Khamcham avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khamcham clinches with his opponent.
Khamcham lands an elbow inside that Durham shrugs off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khamcham tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Khamcham tries to stall but Durham uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Khamcham is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Durham tries to pull guard but Khamcham won't allow it.
Khamcham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Durham drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Khamcham gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Khamcham lands a nice knee to the body.
Khamcham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Siwa Khamcham seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Khamcham throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Durham blocks it with crossed arms.
Durham tries for a takedown. No joy.
Durham is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Khamcham pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Durham has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Khamcham after a bit of a struggle.
Durham is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Khamcham is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durham tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Khamcham prevents a takedown attempt there.
Khamcham lands a damaging elbow.
Khamcham taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Khamcham gets underhooks to prevent Durham's takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Durham's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Khamcham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khamcham lands a head kick. Durham smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Khamcham clinches up against the ropes.
Khamcham leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Khamcham misses with a knee strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khamcham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Durham.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Siwa Khamcham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Durham's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Khamcham throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Siwa Khamcham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khamcham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Khamcham.
Khamcham tries to clinch but Durham is having none of it.
Durham tries to counter with a takedown but Khamcham is quick to defend against it.
Khamcham lands with a right hand.
Durham throws a right and a left that both miss.
Khamcham scores with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khamcham is looking to slow Durham down with leg kicks.
Khamcham scores with a push kick.
Khamcham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Durham tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Khamcham manages to circle out of the way.
Khamcham wants to clinch up but Durham keeps it at a distance.
Durham tries to counter by clinching up but Khamcham breaks away and moves out of range.
Mike Durham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durham sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Khamcham throws a series of punches but Durham moves out of range.
Khamcham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Durham walks into a straight right hand from Khamcham.
Durham staying out of range there.
Durham wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Khamcham is looking to clinch but Durham is avoiding it.
Khamcham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Khamcham takes a jab right on the kisser.
Khamcham drives through and clinches with Durham against the ropes.
Durham throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Khamcham blocks it with crossed arms.
Khamcham throws a knee to the head but misses.
Durham wants to take the fight to the mat but Khamcham manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Khamcham misses with a knee strike.
Khamcham misses with a knee strike.
Khamcham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durham has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Khamcham is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Khamcham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Durham is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Khamcham gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Durham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durham jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Khamcham walks away with a smile on his face. Durham gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Durham moves in looking to clinch but Khamcham pushes him off.
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!
Durham shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Khamcham as he jumps to the side.
Khamcham throws a shot to the body.
Khamcham feints and then cracks Durham's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Durham down.
Khamcham takes the fight into the clinch.
Durham tries for a takedown but Khamcham manages to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khamcham misses with a knee strike.
Khamcham with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Khamcham looking to slow down the pace here.
Durham tries for a takedown. No joy.
Durham misses with a knee strike.
Durham is trying to pull guard but Khamcham turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Durham being controlled against the ropes.
Khamcham is trying to stall.
Durham jumps guard but Khamcham turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Durham using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Khamcham has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Khamcham scores with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Khamcham scores with a nice short uppercut.
Khamcham is pressed up against the ropes. Durham has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Khamcham down to the mat. Khamcham avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Khamcham slams his shin into Durham's torso.
Jab, jab by Khamcham - just one landing.
Khamcham lands with a thumping leg kick.
Khamcham lands a jab to the head.
Durham looks to land a combination but Khamcham avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durham moves forwards but Khamcham connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Khamcham slips under a jab from Durham.
Khamcham connects with a nice looking jab.
Khamcham scores with a head kick.
Durham misses with a two punch combination.
Siwa Khamcham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Khamcham doesn't manage to clinch there - Durham circles away.
Mike Durham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khamcham moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siwa Khamcham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Khamcham has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Smith scores the fight for Siwa Khamcham!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Siwa Khamcham!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Siwa Khamcham!
Siwa Khamcham wins by unanimous decision!
Siwa Khamcham was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tucker Lee (ranked 4399 p4p, 416 weight class) and Tyce Johnson (ranked 2212 p4p, 267 weight class). Lee comes to the ring accompanied by DMX - Party Up (Up In Here). This should be a great matchup!
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tucker Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyce Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Johnson avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee is trying to pull guard but Johnson turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Lee tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lee jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. Lee gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tucker Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Lee should have avoided that one.
Lee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johnson pushes Lee up against the ropes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson pushes off an throws an elbow but Lee leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Lee's head.
Lee fails to pull guard.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Lee is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Johnson to keep the fight standing.
Johnson avoiding damage.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lee tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
Lee lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee takes a shot to the head.
Johnson holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lee.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson prevents the takedown attempt.
Lee breaks the clinch.
Johnson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lee is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lee pulls guard effortlessly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Lee has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lee is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
Lee slows the pace down in half guard.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson kicks Lee off and gets back to his feet.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Lee manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyce Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Lee is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Johnson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lee is trying to pull guard but Johnson has him pressed against the ropes.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson clinches.
Lee is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johnson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tucker Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Lee in a clinch.
Johnson is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control the position but instead, Lee has worked for underhooks and has pushed Johnson into the ropes.
Lee drags the fight down to the ground.
Johnson trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Johnson passes into half guard.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to control here.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Lee works his way to full guard. Good work.
Johnson wants to stand but Lee is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lee has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Lee seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lee looking for a triangle here. Johnson is fighting it but it looks tight! Lee pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Johnson is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tucker Lee!
In his post fight interview, Tucker Lee started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Riley Escobar (ranked 22830 p4p, 556 weight class) and Chief Slayer (ranked 2909 p4p, 326 weight class). Escobar kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Never Gone Get It. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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22
166 lbs
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21
169 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Very quick |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Riley Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Slayer!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar lands with a kick to the ribs.
Escobar wants to clinch up but Slayer keeps it at a distance.
Slayer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Slayer lands in his opponent's guard.
Slayer 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Escobar is on top in guard.
Escobar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Slayer is looking for a triangle but Escobar pushes his legs off easily.
Slayer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Escobar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Escobar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Slayer keeping full guard, as Escobar tries to pass.
Slayer 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar throws a big right hand that misses.
Slayer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Escobar is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Escobar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slayer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Slayer wants to sweep here but Escobar controlling him for the moment.
Escobar wants to pass the guard but Slayer is keeping the position.
Escobar working some strikes from top position.
Escobar throws a big elbow that misses.
Slayer has his foot on Escobar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Escobar works his way back into a safe position though.
Slayer keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Slayer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Escobar.
Escobar throwing strikes from guard but Slayer blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slayer working for submissions but it's allowed Escobar to get to half guard.
Escobar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Slayer is just riding it out for now. Escobar eventually gives up the hold.
Slayer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Escobar.
Escobar lands with a punch from half guard.
Escobar is trying to control. Slayer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Slayer looking for submissions off his back.
Slayer looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayer actively working from the bottom here.
Slayer is looking to improve his position.
Slayer actively working from the bottom here.
Escobar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Slayer actively working from the bottom here.
Escobar is working for a kimura but Slayer is defending it quite comfortably.
Slayer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Escobar winds up and cracks Slayer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar thows a huge punch but Slayer dodges it nicely.
Slayer is looking for a sweep. Escobar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Escobar connects with a nice short shot to Slayer's temple.
Escobar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Slayer defending well though.
Slayer is looking to improve his position.
Escobar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Escobar 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.
Slayer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Escobar pulls his head out easily.
Slayer felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Slayer pushes Escobar off looking to stand but Escobar dives back in and keeps control.
Escobar is trying to work for a kimura but Slayer is defending well.
Nice strikes from Escobar there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escobar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Slayer is trying to control but Escobar passes into side control!
Escobar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Escobar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Escobar dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Escobar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slayer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Slayer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Escobar on his heels. He'll look to pass Escobar's guard now, I'm sure.
Escobar 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.
Slayer looking to pass the guard.
Slayer trying to control but Escobar is working from the bottom.
Slayer tries to free his leg and advance position but Escobar is retaining full guard.
Slayer has gone for a leg lock! Escobar slips out almost immediately though and dives into Slayer's guard.
Slayer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Escobar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Slayer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar passes Slayer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Escobar passes into side control, despite Slayer's attempt to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slayer gets back to half guard.
Slayer taking some punishment here, with Escobar in his half guard.
Slayer actively working from the bottom here.
Escobar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Escobar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Slayer's head.
Escobar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Escobar winds up and cracks Slayer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Slayer is trying to maintain the position but Escobar is very close to passing his half guard.
Escobar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Riley Escobar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Escobar is working for a submission of some sort.
Escobar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Slayer defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slayer actively working from the bottom here.
Escobar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Slayer actively working from the bottom here.
Slayer pushes Escobar off looking to stand but Escobar dives back in and keeps control.
Slayer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Slayer wants to get back to full guard.
Escobar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Escobar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Slayer is trying to get back to full guard.
Escobar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Slayer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Slayer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Escobar wants to control but Slayer is keeping him busy.
Escobar moves into full mount! Slayer won't be happy about that!
Slayer slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Escobar seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Escobar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Slayer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Slayer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Slayer keeps moving.
Escobar landing with the ground and pound.
Escobar throwing strikes from guard but Slayer blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slayer controls Escobar momentarily but Escobar frees himself.
Escobar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Escobar dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Slayer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Slayer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Slayer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Escobar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Escobar tries to bench press Slayer off him but Slayer keeps the position.
Escobar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Slayer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Escobar moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slayer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Escobar is keeping the position for now.
Escobar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Slayer manages to get himself to full guard.
Escobar drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Slayer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Escobar has Slayer in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar trying to strike off his back.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Slayer from controlling successfully.
Slayer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Escobar is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Escobar has escaped and now he's on top!
Escobar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slayer can do to turn this around?
Slayer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Slayer trying to control the position.
Escobar postures up in Slayer's guard and throws a big left but Slayer blocks it.
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.
Slayer has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Escobar is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Slayer.
Slayer is looking for a sweep.
Escobar working away.
Escobar cracks Slayer with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Slayer is working to avoid the ground and pound but Escobar connects with a decent elbow.
Slayer is looking for a sweep.
Slayer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Escobar working the body and head with strikes.
Slayer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Escobar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Escobar is trying to get an arm triangle but Slayer is defending well.
Slayer takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar staying calm.
Escobar working away.
Escobar is putting a hurting on Slayer here, landing some big shots from side control.
Escobar sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Slayer is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Slayer is looking to regain half guard here but Escobar keeps moving and retains side control.
Slayer gets back to half guard.
Slayer has a hand on Escobar's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Escobar takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Escobar lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar prevents Slayer from getting the reversal.
Slayer is in a horrible position here. Escobar smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Escobar controlling the position easily from mount.
Slayer is looking to get to half guard.
Escobar wants to finish this one by submission but Slayer is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Escobar.
Chief Slayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Escobar lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slayer is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Riley Escobar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Slayer is working to get back to half guard.
Slayer flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Riley Escobar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Escobar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Riley Escobar!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Riley Escobar!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Riley Escobar!
Riley Escobar wins by unanimous decision!
Riley Escobar spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Muhammad Jabbar (ranked 5251 p4p, 498 weight class) and Takeshi Kovacs (ranked 2192 p4p, 271 weight class). Takeshi Kovacs has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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21
193 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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21
197 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Muhammad Jabbar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Takeshi Kovacs!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jabbar throws a series of punches but Kovacs moves out of range.
It seemed like Kovacs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kovacs scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kovacs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jabbar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kovacs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jabbar.
Kovacs stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kovacs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jabbar pinned against the ropes. Jabbar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jabbar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jabbar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kovacs checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jabbar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Muhammad Jabbar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jabbar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Takeshi Kovacs has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jabbar. Kovacs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kovacs has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovacs. Jabbar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jabbar seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jabbar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kovacs.
Jabbar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kovacs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jabbar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kovacs doesn't seem bothered though.
Jabbar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Kovacs does it's job there.
Muhammad Jabbar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jabbar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kovacs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kovacs darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Kovacs seems content to control.
Kovacs wants to pass to mount but Jabbar is defending the position.
Kovacs is trying to control the action in half guard but Jabbar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kovacs wants to pass the guard but Jabbar is defending well.
Jabbar wants to control but Kovacs is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar is looking for a sweep. Kovacs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kovacs trying to control from half guard but Jabbar is working away.
Kovacs sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kovacs is thwarting Jabbar's attempts to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kovacs lands with a nice body punch.
Good leg kick by Jabbar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jabbar lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kovacs takes a step back to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs feints and as Jabbar raises his hands in defense, Kovacs changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jabbar trying to control the position.
Jabbar keeping moving, preventing Kovacs from controlling successfully.
Jabbar looking to control.
Kovacs passes Jabbar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kovacs is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jabbar is just riding it out for now. Kovacs eventually gives up the hold.
Kovacs trying to control from Jabbar's half guard. Jabbar has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jabbar is keeping the position for now.
Jabbar being controlled here, momentarily.
Kovacs's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jabbar trying to control the position.
Jabbar pulls Kovacs in close to his closed guard and prevents Kovacs from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jabbar keeping full guard, as Kovacs tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Kovacs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Takeshi Kovacs'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.
Jabbar moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jabbar throws the kick towards the body but Kovacs avoids it.
Kovacs jabs Jabbar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kovacs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jabbar throws a hook but Kovacs avoids it easily.
Kovacs blocks the body kick.
Kovacs scores with a hook to the body. Jabbar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kovacs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jabbar circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Jabbar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kovacs.
Kovacs lands a glancing blow to the side of Jabbar's head.
Jabbar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kovacs's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kovacs slips a jab from Jabbar.
Jabbar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kovacs counters with a shoot takedown. Jabbar fights it but they end up in guard.
Kovacs slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kovacs advances nicely into full mount.
Jabbar tries to lock up and control but Kovacs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabbar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kovacs is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kovacs content just to control the position here.
Kovacs jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jabbar manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jabbar is looking to regain half guard here but Kovacs keeps moving and retains side control.
Kovacs swings around for an armbar but Jabbar sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kovacs's guard.
Kovacs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jabbar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kovacs keeping moving, preventing Jabbar from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar is really struggling to control Kovacs but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kovacs working a defensive guard but Jabbar manages to pass into side control anyway.
Kovacs struggling a bit here.
Kovacs tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jabbar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kovacs is trying to control Jabbar's posture but Jabbar avoids it.
Jabbar wants to control but Kovacs is keeping him busy.
Kovacs manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs is controlling the pace.
Jabbar is not content to let Kovacs control the position.
Kovacs is looking to advance position but Jabbar won't allow it.
Kovacs passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jabbar tries to hold on but Kovacs postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Kovacs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Takeshi Kovacs's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jabbar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Muhammad Jabbar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jabbar missing with a left hand there. Kovacs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kovacs looks to land a combination but Jabbar avoids it well.
A slow jab from Jabbar misses its intended target.
Kovacs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jabbar.
Kovacs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kovacs doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jabbar misses with a kick to the body
and Kovacs counters with a left to the body.
Jabbar throws a body kick that misses
and Kovacs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kovacs thuds a left hand into Jabbar's body.
Jabbar takes one on the button.
Kovacs lands a nice shot to the body.
Jabbar thows a leg kick but Kovacs checks it
and Kovacs counters with a single leg into guard. Jabbar didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jabbar keeping moving, preventing Kovacs from controlling successfully.
Kovacs advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovacs trying to control the action but Jabbar is working from the bottom.
Takeshi Kovacs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jabbar is looking to regain half guard here but Kovacs keeps moving and retains side control.
Kovacs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kovacs swings around for an armbar but Jabbar sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kovacs's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jabbar tries to free his leg and advance position but Kovacs is retaining full guard.
Muhammad Jabbar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jabbar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jabbar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kovacs keeping moving, preventing Jabbar from controlling successfully.
Jabbar preventing the sweep.
Jabbar wants to control from the top but Kovacs keeps moving.
Kovacs seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar controlling from the top position.
Kovacs wants to sweep here but Jabbar controlling him for the moment.
Kovacs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jabbar trying to strike off his back.
Kovacs content to stall in guard here.
Takeshi Kovacs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jabbar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kovacs is one step ahead there.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kovacs passes Jabbar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jabbar is staying active underneath Kovacs, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kovacs trying to mount his opponent but Jabbar defends it.
Kovacs stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kovacs trying to control from half guard but Jabbar is working away.
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!
Takeshi Kovacs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kovacs winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Takeshi Kovacs!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Takeshi Kovacs!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Takeshi Kovacs!
Takeshi Kovacs wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Takeshi Kovacs thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Bam Bam (ranked 2962 p4p, 389 weight class) and Barry Cubbedge (ranked 3267 p4p, 413 weight class). Bam Bam comes into the arena with Sleep Now In The Fire blaring out of the sound system. Joey Bam Bam has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joey Bam Bam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barry Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bam Bam throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cubbedge tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bam Bam is in Cubbedge 's guard.
Cubbedge controlling the position.
Cubbedge keeping full guard, as Bam Bam tries to pass.
Bam Bam stops Cubbedge from standing up.
Bam Bam definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bam Bam trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bam Bam wants to pass the guard but Cubbedge is keeping the position.
Cubbedge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cubbedge has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the ropes to get back to his feet. Bam Bam has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bam Bam tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cubbedge 's elbow.
Cubbedge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cubbedge breaks from the clinch.
Jab, jab by Bam Bam - just one landing.
Cubbedge with a nice cross.
Bam Bam takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cubbedge is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bam Bam with a body shot.
Bam Bam is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cubbedge sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bam Bam throws a good cross that connects.
Bam Bam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cubbedge tried to score with a low kick but Bam Bam checks it.
Cubbedge keeps the fight on the outside.
Donk. Cubbedge catches Bam Bam right on the button with a cross.
Bam Bam throws a leg kick which misses Cubbedge 's front leg but catches the back leg as Cubbedge tries to avoid it.
Bam Bam checks a leg kick.
Bam Bam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bam Bam feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cubbedge 's calf.
Bam Bam tries to close the distance and clinch but Cubbedge swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cubbedge misses with a double jab.
Bam Bam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cubbedge .
Bam Bam throws a right hand that misses
and Cubbedge counters with a right hand to the body.
Bam Bam has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bam Bam scores with a nice strike.
Bam Bam closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A slow jab from Bam Bam misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam is looking to slow Cubbedge down with leg kicks.
Bam Bam lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cubbedge 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bam Bam under the eye.
Bam Bam keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big right from Bam Bam misses.
Cubbedge feints the counter takedown.
Bam Bam throws a head kick but Cubbedge moves out of range.
Cubbedge listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bam Bam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cubbedge throws out the jab.
Bam Bam tries to clinch up but Cubbedge circles away and keeps his distance.
Cubbedge fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bam Bam looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cubbedge misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bam Bam was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bam Bam is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bam Bam scores with a leg kick.
Joey Bam Bam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bam Bam attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bam Bam avoids the body shot from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam tests Cubbedge 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bam Bam forces Cubbedge back against the ropes and clinches.
Bam Bam throws a punch but it's blocked by Cubbedge .
Bam Bam lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cubbedge is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Cubbedge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cubbedge moves out of range of the leg kick from Bam Bam.
Cubbedge steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bam Bam.
Bam Bam lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cubbedge circles away quickly and effectively.
Bam Bam fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cubbedge throws the left hand but Bam Bam avoids the punch easily.
Bam Bam tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cubbedge manages to circle out of the way.
Bam Bam takes one to the side of the head.
Cubbedge connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cubbedge .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cubbedge moves out of range of the strikes.
Cubbedge takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cubbedge misses with a double jab
and Bam Bam connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam shoots in and drives through. Cubbedge sprawls well.
Bam Bam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cubbedge throws out the jab.
Bam Bam lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bam Bam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bam Bam clinches with his opponent.
Cubbedge is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bam Bam lands with a light punch inside.
Bam Bam misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Bam Bam.
Bam Bam tries to throw a body punch but Cubbedge avoids it by throwing Bam Bam back against the ropes.
Bam Bam lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bam Bam swings wildly with an uppercut but Cubbedge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bam Bam misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cubbedge is trying to break the clinch but Bam Bam has him pressed against the ropes.
Bam Bam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cubbedge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Bam Bam dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bam Bam takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bam Bam connects with a nice looking jab.
Bam Bam staying out of range there.
Bam Bam cracks Cubbedge with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bam Bam misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bam Bam, right into the meat.
Bam Bam connects with the punch.
Cubbedge scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cubbedge slips a jab and a cross from Bam Bam.
Cubbedge lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bam Bam connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cubbedge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bam Bam.
Bam Bam shoots in looking for a takedown but Cubbedge manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bam Bam's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cubbedge misses with an uppercut.
Cubbedge scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bam Bam in his tracks.
Bam Bam avoids the body shot from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Bam Bam misses.
Bam Bam takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bam Bam lands a body shot.
Bam Bam connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bam Bam shoots in for a double leg but Cubbedge sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cubbedge swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barry Cubbedge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bam Bam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barry Cubbedge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bam Bam on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cubbedge lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bam Bam fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Bam Bam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cubbedge misses with a few strikes there.
Bam Bam uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cubbedge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bam Bam.
Cubbedge is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bam Bam with a body shot.
Cubbedge defending well as Bam Bam loads up on a big left hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Bam Bam checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cubbedge lands a slapping 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!
Bam Bam will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cubbedge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bam Bam.
Bam Bam tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cubbedge swivels and escapes.
Cubbedge wants to counter with a clinch but Bam Bam pushes him away.
Cubbedge looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Cubbedge .
Bam Bam will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cubbedge looks to land a combination but Bam Bam avoids it well.
Bam Bam shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cubbedge but Cubbedge pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cubbedge lands with a cross.
Bam Bam throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cubbedge throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bam Bam fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bam Bam pushes Cubbedge back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bam Bam changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cubbedge fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bam Bam tries to close the distance and clinch but Cubbedge swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bam Bam needs to keep his hands up - Cubbedge had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cubbedge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bam Bam tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cubbedge defends well and Bam Bam ends up having to push Cubbedge into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cubbedge scores with a shot to the body.
Bam Bam throws an overhand right that lands on Cubbedge 's shoulder, as Cubbedge tries to avoid the shot.
Cubbedge catches Bam Bam with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cubbedge wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice uppercut there from Cubbedge .
Bam Bam with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bam Bam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bam Bam scores with a nice right hand.
Barry Cubbedge seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Cubbedge misses.
Cubbedge checks a leg kick.
Bam Bam walks into a straight right hand from Cubbedge .
Bam Bam looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bam Bam throws a big shot that misses.
Cubbedge wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bam Bam smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bam Bam lands a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bam Bam missing with a left hand there. Cubbedge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cubbedge attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cubbedge digs a good body shot into Bam Bam's ribs.
Bam Bam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge throws a body punch but Bam Bam moves out of range.
Bam Bam misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Bam Bam misses its intended target.
Cubbedge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bam Bam checks a leg kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Bam Bam misses the target.
Cubbedge lands with a good body shot.
Bam Bam ducks right into an uppercut from Cubbedge .
Bam Bam tries to close the distance and clinch but Cubbedge swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bam Bam shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cubbedge defends it nicely.
Bam Bam has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Cubbedge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Bam Bam tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bam Bam tries for a takedown but Cubbedge circles away easily
and Cubbedge counters with a nice body shot.
Bam Bam throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Bam Bam.
Bam Bam misses with a looping right.
Cubbedge scores with a one two! Bam Bam had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bam Bam drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bam Bam.
Bam Bam wants to clinch up but Cubbedge keeps it at a distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cubbedge checks a leg kick.
Cubbedge drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bam Bam defends it well.
Bam Bam throws a series of punches but Cubbedge moves out of range.
Cubbedge tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge stuns Bam Bam with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cubbedge drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cubbedge lands a nice hook to Bam Bam's body. Bam Bam takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cubbedge gets tackled into the ropes by Bam Bam. Bam Bam maintains the clinch.
Bam Bam tries a body shot but Cubbedge blocks it.
Bam Bam working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cubbedge .
Bam Bam keeps control of Cubbedge as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cubbedge manages to break the clinch.
Cubbedge 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bam Bam is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cubbedge throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bam Bam wants to clinch up but Cubbedge keeps it at a distance.
Cubbedge swinging wildly here.
Bam Bam fails with an attempt to clinch.
A combination from Bam Bam does no damage.
Cubbedge staying out of range there.
Bam Bam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Cubbedge releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bam Bam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cubbedge blocks a head kick by Bam Bam.
Bam Bam throws a series of punches but Cubbedge moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Bam Bam. Those never looked like landing.
Bam Bam connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bam Bam looks for a takedown but Cubbedge sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cubbedge throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bam Bam.
An attempted straight right counter from Bam Bam misses the target.
Bam Bam throws a lazy right hand but Cubbedge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cubbedge checks a leg kick.
Bam Bam throws a hook but Cubbedge blocks it.
Bam Bam shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cubbedge as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Bam Bam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bam Bam misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cubbedge lands a jab to Bam Bam's midsection.
Cubbedge uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bam Bam has time to react.
A clash of legs there as Bam Bam blocks the low kick.
Cubbedge connects with a jab.
A nice combination there by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bam Bam shoots and misses
and Cubbedge counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bam Bam swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bam Bam lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cubbedge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cubbedge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bam Bam lands an uppercut.
Cubbedge stalling in the clinch but Bam Bam improves position.
Cubbedge wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bam Bam has him pressed against the ropes.
Bam Bam lands a hook that snaps the head of Cubbedge backwards.
Bam Bam softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Cubbedge is trying to break the clinch but Bam Bam is controlling him.
Bam Bam misses with a punch on the inside.
Cubbedge breaks from the clinch.
Cubbedge lands with a hook. Bam Bam tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bam Bam slips a jab from Cubbedge .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Bam Bam.
Cubbedge blocks a low kick nicely.
Bam Bam throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cubbedge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cubbedge throws a right hand that Bam Bam ducks under and follows up with a left that Bam Bam also avoids with ease.
Bam Bam gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cubbedge .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cubbedge takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bam Bam moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bam Bam misses with an uppercut.
Cubbedge wants to counter the offense by Bam Bam and move into the clinch position.
Bam Bam bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cubbedge 's head backwards.
Bam Bam ducks under a wild hook from Cubbedge .
Bam Bam pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bam Bam dodges the punch combination from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cubbedge lands a right hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Cubbedge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cubbedge 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 Ian Loll scores the fight for Barry Cubbedge !
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Joey Bam Bam!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Barry Cubbedge !
Barry Cubbedge wins by split decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Long Schlong (ranked 1354 p4p, 143 weight class) and Elazar Shalit (ranked 4275 p4p, 343 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Long Schlong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Elazar Shalit!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shalit throws a right hand that misses
and Schlong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Schlong misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Shalit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Schlong lands a glancing blow to the side of Shalit's head.
Schlong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shalit moves away.
Shalit lands a head shot.
Schlong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shalit.
Schlong gets the takedown into side control.
Shalit is trying to work for a sweep but Schlong has mounted him!
Schlong is working for a guillotine from mount but Shalit frees his head quite easily.
Shalit is working to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shalit is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Schlong looking to control but Shalit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shalit is working to get back to half guard.
Shalit tries to lock up and control but Schlong gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shalit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Shalit wants to control but Schlong is having none of it.
Schlong tries to control but Shalit wriggling away.
Shalit tries to hold on but Schlong postures up.
Schlong tries to control but Shalit wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schlong moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Shalit has worked his arm free - good work by Shalit!
Schlong trying to control the position but Shalit is working away.
Schlong working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shalit can't do much from the bottom here.
Schlong trying to control the action but Shalit is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Schlong is really struggling to control Shalit but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Schlong tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four 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.
Shalit is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Schlong is controlling him well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Schlong misses with a hook. Shalit ducked under it nicely.
Schlong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shalit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Schlong connects with a jab.
Schlong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shalit manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Schlong.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schlong swings for the body but Shalit moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Shalit.
A telegraphed right hand from Schlong misses the target.
Shalit lands with a slapping head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Long Schlong dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shalit wants to clinch up but Schlong keeps it at a distance.
Shalit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schlong.
Shalit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schlong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shalit.
Schlong misses with an uppercut.
Schlong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shalit.
Long Schlong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shalit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shalit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Schlong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shalit cracks Schlong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Schlong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Schlong swings widly with a right hand
and Shalit counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Schlong throws a head punch that misses.
Shalit tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Schlong just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Schlong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shalit misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shalit scores with a hook to the body.
Shalit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shalit blocks an uppercut.
Shalit gets control of Schlong's arms and successfully pulls guard. Shalit will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Schlong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shalit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schlong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shalit can do to turn this around?
Shalit controlling the position.
Shalit is wriggling around but Schlong manages to pass to half guard.
Shalit makes his way to full guard, as Schlong worked for a kimura.
Schlong wants to pass the guard but Shalit is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schlong trying to control the position from guard on top but Shalit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shalit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Schlong trying to control the position from guard on top but Shalit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Long Schlong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shalit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schlong looking to sit in guard and control but Shalit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schlong working a defensive guard but Shalit passes into half guard.
Schlong actively working from the bottom here.
Shalit wants to free his trapped foot but Schlong is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Schlong tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Shalit has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Schlong tries to hold on but Shalit pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shalit moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Schlong has worked his arm free - good work by Schlong!
Schlong is looking for a sweep.
Schlong reaches up around Shalit's neck trying to control. But Shalit takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Schlong! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Schlong is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Shalit celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Elazar Shalit!
After winning the bout, Elazar Shalit thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nig Nig (ranked 1173 p4p, 181 weight class) and Minusho Waldili (ranked 7035 p4p, 631 weight class). Nig Nig is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nig Nig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Minusho Waldili!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nig tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nig throws a shot from downtown. Waldili moves away and avoids it.
Nig misses the jab.
Waldili clinches with his opponent.
A short left from Nig.
Waldili lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Nig Nig has been cut.
Nig misses with a punch to the body.
Waldili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Waldili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Nig on the inside.
Waldili tries to throw a body punch but Nig avoids it by throwing Waldili back against the ropes.
Nig swings wildly with an uppercut but Waldili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Waldili tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Nig fails to land.
Waldili tries to throw a body punch but Nig avoids it by throwing Waldili back against the ropes.
Waldili lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nig backwards.
Waldili lands a body punch.
Waldili throws an elbow that misses.
Nig holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nig softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Waldili is trying to stall.
Nig struggles to land a body shot inside as Waldili controls his hands.
Waldili managing to block the knees to the body from Nig.
Nig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nig misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Nig as the two fighters clinch.
Waldili misses with the head strike.
Nig blocks a body shot from Waldili.
Nig tries to work over Waldili's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Waldili.
Nig lands with a short shot to the head.
Nig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Waldili lands a body punch in the clinch.
Waldili has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nig seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Waldili can turn it around.
Waldili blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nig blocks an uppercut.
Nig looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nig has a couple of punches blocked by Waldili.
Waldili lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Waldili creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Waldili looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right from Nig.
Waldili tries a body shot but Nig blocks it.
Nig pushes Waldili back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nig scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Waldili throws a punch but it's blocked by Nig.
Nig struggles to land a body shot inside as Waldili controls his hands.
Waldili tries to work over Nig's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nig pushes Waldili back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Waldili misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waldili misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Waldili on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nig.
Nig blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nig avoids a wild elbow strike from Waldili.
Waldili throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nigs head.
Nig misses with the head strike.
Nig throws a punch but it's blocked by Waldili.
Nig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nig lands a hook that snaps the head of Waldili backwards.
Still in the clinch, Waldili scores with a nice short uppercut.
Waldili lands a left hand.
Nig lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nig misses with some punches.
Waldili throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nigs head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Nig.
Waldili working aggressively here.
Waldili stalling in the clinch but Nig improves position.
Nig blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Waldili's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nig lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Waldili is trying to stall.
Waldili manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Waldili blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Nig.
Nig blocks a body shot from Waldili.
A head punch on the inside from Nig fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Waldili.
Waldili is working Nig over against the ropes.
Waldili lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nig tries to throw a body punch but Waldili avoids it by throwing Nig back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Nig fails to land.
Nig misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nig misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nig Nig dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nig on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nig looking to throw knees to the head but Waldili is blocking nicely.
Waldili lands with a short shot to the head.
Waldili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Waldili lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Waldili trying to stall but Nig improves his position.
Nig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Waldili struggles to land a body shot inside as Nig controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Waldili.
Waldili lands a body punch.
Waldili struggles to land a body shot inside as Nig controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waldili's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nig lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Waldili or not.
Waldili lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nig throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nig misses with a punch on the inside.
Waldili misses with a short punch on the inside.
Waldili trying to control the position but instead, Nig has worked for underhooks and has pushed Waldili into the ropes.
Nig lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Waldili.
Waldili lands with a left to the head.
Waldili tries to throw a body punch but Nig avoids it by throwing Waldili back against the ropes.
Waldili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Waldili blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Waldili scores with a nice hook to the head.
Waldili lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nig lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nig swings wildly with an uppercut but Waldili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nig misses with a body punch.
Waldili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waldili lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Waldili has a couple of punches blocked by Nig.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Waldili misses with a punch to the body.
Waldili misses with some punches.
Waldili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Nig.
Nig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Waldili tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Waldili misses with an elbow strike.
Nig looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nig.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nig Nig has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Waldili misses with a short punch on the inside.
Waldili swings wildly with an uppercut but Nig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nig working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nig lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nig is working Waldili over against the ropes.
Waldili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Waldili blocking some punches.
Waldili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Waldili working aggressively here.
Waldili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nig working aggressively here.
Nig lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nig.
Waldili can't find room to land a body shot as Nig controls the action.
Nig throws a punch but it's blocked by Waldili.
Waldili misses with a punch to the body.
Waldili misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nig.
Nig lands an uppercut.
Waldili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nig lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Waldili.
Nig blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Waldili - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nig misses with a short punch on the inside.
Waldili trying to stall but Nig improves his position.
Nig lands an uppercut.
Nig blocking some punches.
Nig blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Waldili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Waldili blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Waldili on the inside.
Nig throws a head punch that misses.
Nig lands a left hand.
Nig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Waldili lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nig backwards.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Nig throws an elbow but misses.
Nig swings wildly with an uppercut but Waldili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nig slowing the pace effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Minusho Waldili will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nig lands a body shot.
Nig lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nig scores with a nice right hand.
Waldili is rocked!
Waldili tries to clinch but Nig moves out of range.
Waldili is still on wobbly legs! Can Nig finish him?
Nig digs a good hook to Waldili's body.
Waldili takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nig scores with a crisp jab that stopped Waldili in his tracks.
Waldili swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nig scores with a counter punch that sends Waldili to the canvas! Nig smells blood - he's punishing Waldili with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Waldili has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nig Nig!
Nig Nig decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jan Jansson (ranked 1708 p4p, 82 weight class) and Chizzled Abs (ranked 3113 p4p, 138 weight class). Jansson comes into the arena with PAIN - Bye / Die blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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130 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jan Jansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chizzled Abs!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jansson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Jansson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jansson trying to stall but Abs improves his position.
Jansson breaks the clinch.
Abs tries to clinch but Jansson moves away
and Abs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abs moves to clinch but Jansson breaks away
and Jansson counters with a nice uppercut.
Abs darts in trying to clinch
enabling Jansson to counter with a crisp jab.
Abs is rocked!
Abs ducks straight into an uppercut from Jansson and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Abs manages to regain guard straight away.
Abs is still in real trouble! Can Jansson finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jansson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jansson works over Abs with some ground and pound from guard.
Jansson connects with a couple of short punches.
Abs is trying to hold Jansson in close to prevent damage but Jansson has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jansson working Abs over with strikes.
Jansson thows a huge punch but Abs dodges it nicely.
Jansson prevents Abs from standing back up.
Jansson throwing shots but Abs is blocking nicely.
Jansson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Abs's head.
Abs is trying to get back to full guard.
Jansson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Abs seems to have recovered his senses.
Jansson continues to stall.
Jansson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Abs tries to roll over but Jansson keeps him under control.
Abs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jansson.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jansson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jansson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Abs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jansson.
Jansson is thwarting Abs's attempts to control the position.
Jansson is trying to control the action in half guard but Abs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jansson trying to control the pace.
Abs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jansson.
Jansson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jansson lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jansson.
Jansson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Abs is not content to let Jansson control the position.
Jansson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jansson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Abs defending well though.
Jansson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jansson is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jansson connects with a nice short shot to Abs's temple.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Abs can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jansson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Abs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jansson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jansson slips a nice elbow through Abs's hands, connecting with Abs's forehead.
Jansson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jansson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jansson 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.
Jansson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jansson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jansson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Abs tries to get to full guard but Jansson has control of the leg.
Jansson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Jansson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Abs tries to clinch up.
It looked like Jansson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Abs tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jansson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jansson throws a jab but it's blocked by Abs.
Abs wants to clinch up but Jansson keeps it at a distance.
Jansson is looking to counter punch.
Jansson keeps the fight on the outside.
Abs wants to clinch but Jansson slips to the side
and Jansson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abs wants to clinch.
Abs is looking to clinch but Jansson is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abs throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jansson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been told by Jansson's head coaches at Sin City Allstars Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Abs wants to clinch
and Jansson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jansson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abs taking a breather.
Jansson lands a hook that snaps the head of Abs backwards.
Abs tries a knee to the head but Jansson blocks it.
Jansson is looking to control Abs's arms but Abs gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jansson has his back to the ropes.
Jansson blocks the elbow strike.
Jansson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jansson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abs tries to clinch
and Jansson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jansson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Abs fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jansson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Abs can pounce on him.
Jansson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Abs tries to clinch
and Jansson counters with a straight right hand.
Abs has closed the distance and engaged Jansson in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jansson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jansson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jansson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abs can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abs tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jansson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abs instigates a clinch.
Jansson manages to break the clinch.
Jansson throws a right hand that Abs ducks under and follows up with a left that Abs also avoids with ease.
Jansson throws a hook but Abs avoids it easily.
Abs tries to clinch but Jansson moves away
and Jansson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abs tries to clinch up but Jansson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jansson tests Abs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chizzled Abs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jansson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Abs tries to clinch but Jansson moves away
and Jansson scores with a counter punch that sends Abs to the canvas! Jansson smells blood - he's punishing Abs with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Abs has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Jansson!
An out of breath Jan Jansson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between The Bandit (ranked 1160 p4p, 124 weight class) and French Fried (ranked 1621 p4p, 172 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bandit might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mardial - Hypegone ft. Gbrand. The Bandit could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to French Fried's chin.
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145 lbs
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157 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Cardio machine |
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Bandit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, French Fried!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandit tries to clinch up
and Fried connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bandit.
Bandit ducks under a wild hook from Fried.
Fried drops Bandit with a beautiful combination! Bandit stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fried is looking for the KO!
Bandit is rocked!
It looks like The Bandit has been cut.
Bandit shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fried as he avoids it easily.
Oh Bandit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bandit throws a combination that misses
and Fried counters with a big left hand that crumples Bandit! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). French Fried!
French Fried is the new featherweight champion!
French Fried decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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