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PSE 30 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lord Of The Serengeti (ranked 23669 p4p, 661 weight class) and Clark Kent (ranked 7452 p4p, 595 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lord Of The Serengeti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clark Kent!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serengeti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kent steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Serengeti.
Kent on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kent pushes Serengeti up against the cage in a clinch.
Serengeti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kent leaning against his opponent.
Serengeti misses with a body punch.
Kent blocking some punches.
Kent lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Serengeti fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serengeti looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Serengeti looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Serengeti is trying to break the clinch but Kent is controlling him.
Serengeti is trying to break the clinch but Kent is controlling him.
Kent dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Kent.
Kent'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.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kent.
Serengeti dodges an elbow strike from Kent.
Serengeti wants to break free but Kent has control.
Serengeti wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kent has him pressed against the cage.
Serengeti wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Serengeti's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kent prevents Serengeti from breaking the clinch.
Serengeti wants to get back to striking at distance but Kent won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Serengeti has had enough of the clinch but Kent keeps him there for the moment.
Serengeti working hard to break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Kent.
Serengeti tries to break free but Kent pushes him back against the cage.
Serengeti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Serengeti wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Serengeti has had enough of the clinch but Kent keeps him there for the moment.
Serengeti is trying to push Kent away but Kent has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kent.
Serengeti wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kent keeps control of Serengeti as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Serengeti wants to break free but Kent has control.
Serengeti working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kent manages to break the clinch.
Kent tries to land a front kick but Serengeti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Serengeti misses with a few strikes there.
Serengeti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kent ducks under a wild hook from Serengeti.
Serengeti thumps Kent with a low kick.
Kent takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kent has closed the distance and engaged Serengeti in a clinch.
Serengeti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Serengeti's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kent blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Serengeti's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kent effectively controlling the action here.
Kent blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Serengeti can't break the clinch.
Serengeti tries to break the clinch but Kent is controlling the position.
Serengeti wants to break free but Kent has control.
Serengeti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Serengeti is looking to break free of the clinch but Kent has double underhooks.
Serengeti working hard to break the clinch.
Kent tries to land a knee to the head but Serengeti blocks with his arms.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Serengeti throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Serengeti.
Serengeti wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lord Of The Serengeti will probably get the nod.
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.
Serengeti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lord Of The Serengeti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Serengeti has taken the fight to the clinch.
Serengeti misses with a body punch.
Kent is leaning against Serengeti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Serengeti is trying to break the clinch but Kent has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kent.
Kent is working Serengeti over against the cage.
Serengeti is looking to break free of the clinch but Kent has double underhooks.
Serengeti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serengeti wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kent blocking some punches.
Serengeti working hard to break the clinch.
Serengeti has a couple of punches blocked by Kent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serengeti is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Serengeti throws a punch but it's blocked by Kent.
Serengeti tries to break the clinch but Kent is controlling the position.
Serengeti has had enough of the clinch but Kent keeps him there for the moment.
Serengeti working hard to break the clinch.
Serengeti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Serengeti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Serengeti has had enough of the clinch but Kent keeps him there for the moment.
Serengeti has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kent stalls.
Serengeti has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Serengeti wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Serengeti throws a punch but it's blocked by Kent.
Serengeti is trying to break the clinch but Kent has him pressed against the cage.
Kent blocking some punches.
Serengeti misses with a body punch.
Serengeti looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Serengeti is looking to break free of the clinch but Kent has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kent.
Serengeti tries to break the clinch but Kent is controlling the position.
Serengeti tries to circle away but Kent has him pinned against the cage.
Serengeti is trying to push Kent away but Kent has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Serengeti.
A head punch on the inside from Serengeti fails to land.
Serengeti is looking to break free of the clinch but Kent has double underhooks.
Clark Kent seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Serengeti.
Still in the clinch, Kent scores with a nice short uppercut.
Serengeti tries to break free but Kent pushes him back against the cage.
Kent displaying some good clinch control by pressing Serengeti up against the cage.
Serengeti is trying to push Kent away but Kent has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Serengeti wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kent has him pressed against the cage.
Kent blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Serengeti is trying to break free.
Serengeti wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Serengeti has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
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.
Kent lands a body shot in the clinch.
Serengeti wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kent presses Serengeti against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Serengeti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Serengeti looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Serengeti can't find room to land a body shot as Kent controls the action.
Serengeti has had enough of the clinch but Kent keeps him there for the moment.
Kent leaning against his opponent.
Serengeti is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Serengeti is trying to break the clinch but Kent has him pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kent blocks an uppercut.
Serengeti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Kent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Clark Kent will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kent stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Serengeti.
Crunch! Serengeti slams his shin into Kent's torso.
A jab from Serengeti misses.
Kent blocks a head kick by Serengeti.
Some wild striking there from Serengeti.
Serengeti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Lord Of The Serengeti has been cut.
Serengeti swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kent makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Serengeti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kent doesn't seem phased though.
Serengeti looks to score with a jab to the body but Kent is just out of range.
Serengeti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kent looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kent moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serengeti wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short uppercut from Kent.
Serengeti is trying to break free.
Kent lands with a left to the head.
Kent is trying to drag Serengeti to the mat but Serengeti just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A right hook to the body lands for Kent.
Serengeti is trying to force a seperation but Kent has the dominant position.
Serengeti tries to break the clinch but Kent is controlling the position.
Kent prevents a body shot from Serengeti.
Serengeti has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kent gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Serengeti regains guard.
Kent is standing up over Serengeti. Serengeti looks to escape but Kent dives into side control.
Serengeti is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kent asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kent decides to stand up, so the ref orders Serengeti to his feet.
Serengeti moves into the clinch successfully.
Serengeti tries a body shot but Kent blocks it.
Serengeti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Serengeti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Kent.
Serengeti throws a head punch that misses.
Serengeti can't break the clinch.
Kent misses with an elbow over the top.
Serengeti has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Serengeti struggles to land a body shot inside as Kent controls his hands.
Kent throws an elbow but it misses.
Serengeti tries to circle away but Kent has him pinned against the cage.
Serengeti wants to break free but Kent has control.
Serengeti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kent prevents Serengeti from breaking the clinch.
Serengeti has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Serengeti misses with a punch to the body.
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.
Kent is pushing Serengeti up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kent keeps control of Serengeti as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kent blocks an uppercut.
Kent wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The referee calls for Kent to work.
Serengeti working aggressively here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kent digs a right hand underneath Serengeti's ribcage. Serengeti let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Serengeti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Serengeti wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kent has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Clark Kent.
I think Kent 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lord Of The Serengeti!
Lord Of The Serengeti decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chad Strdoza (ranked 7191 p4p, 429 weight class) and Kim Hjung (ranked 6322 p4p, 413 weight class). Hjung comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Korean National Anthem kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Chad Strdoza could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kim Hjung's chin.
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150 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Strdoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kim Hjung!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strdoza gets caught napping as Hjung dives in and scores a takedown. Strdoza manages to retain guard.
Hjung stopping the sweep attempt from Strdoza.
Hjung tries to free his leg and advance position but Strdoza is retaining full guard.
Hjung content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Strdoza wants to sweep here but Hjung controlling him for the moment.
Strdoza is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hjung rolls with it to try and escape but Strdoza cranks on the arm and Hjung is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chad Strdoza!
A victorious Chad Strdoza thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Escobar Sir (ranked 23381 p4p, 666 weight class) and Johnny Leroux (ranked 3934 p4p, 432 weight class). Johnny Leroux has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Pablo Escobar Sir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Leroux!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leroux shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sir looking for submissions off his back.
Leroux landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Leroux prevents Sir from improving his position.
Sir is defending against the submission attempts here by Leroux.
Leroux scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leroux wants to control but Sir is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sir looking for submissions off his back.
Sir looking for subs from the bottom but Leroux mounts him!
Sir wants to control but Leroux is having none of it.
Sir is trying to escape the mount.
Leroux moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sir has worked his arm free - good work by Sir!
Sir sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sir is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leroux pulls his head out easily.
Sir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Leroux scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Leroux is nestled in close to Sir, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Leroux lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sir looking for submissions off his back.
Sir wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leroux winds up and cracks Sir with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leroux working the head and body with strikes.
It looks like Pablo Escobar Sir has been cut.
Sir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Leroux has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Leroux is working for a kimura but Sir is defending it quite comfortably.
Sir taking some punishment here, with Leroux in his half guard.
Leroux seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Leroux looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Leroux is still trying to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sir is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leroux pulls his head out easily.
Leroux not doing much here.
Leroux takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sir is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leroux pulls his head out easily.
Sir looking for submissions off his back.
Sir actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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. Leroux connects with a nice short shot to Sir's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Leroux dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Escobar Sir's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Leroux throws a body punch but Sir moves out of range.
Sir blocks a jab.
Sir uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leroux.
Leroux wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Leroux shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Leroux trying to control but Sir is working from the bottom.
Sir working a defensive guard here.
Sir isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Leroux stacks Sir on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Leroux!
Leroux in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sir tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Leroux scoring with punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Sir's face as Leroux controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leroux lands a decent elbow from side control.
Johnny Leroux has got the better of the ground game so far.
Leroux working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sir tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Leroux lands a nice forearm strike.
Sir is looking for a sweep.
Leroux just content to control the position.
Sir tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Leroux tries for a kimura but Sir is defending well.
Leroux lands some shots froms side control.
Leroux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leroux is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sir has escaped the position, nice work there.
Leroux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sir keeps working.
Sir tries to improve position but can't.
Sir is working hard here to advance position.
Leroux is looking to take a break and control but Sir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leroux is chipping away with strikes.
Leroux in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leroux looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sir takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Leroux trying to control the position but Sir is working away.
Leroux lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sir down.
Sir manages to work his way to half guard, despite Leroux's best efforts.
Sir is trying to get back to full guard.
Leroux slips a nice elbow through Sir's hands, connecting with Sir's forehead.
Leroux winds up and cracks Sir with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Leroux lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Leroux prevents Sir from improving his position.
Sir is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leroux pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sir is not content to let Leroux control the position.
Leroux sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sir on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sir moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sir looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Leroux working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sir's head.
Sir isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Leroux stacks Sir on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Leroux!
Leroux working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Leroux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pablo Escobar Sir's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Leroux misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sir connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leroux slips a jab from Sir.
Leroux throws a poor cross that misses
and Sir makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sir bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Sir misses the target.
Leroux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leroux throws a jab but it's blocked by Sir.
Leroux throws a jab but it's blocked by Sir.
Leroux fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A swing and a miss from Leroux.
Leroux dives in and scores a takedown into Sir's guard.
Leroux lands a couple of digs.
Leroux is working Sir over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sir isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Leroux stacks Sir on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Leroux!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leroux looks up at the clock and then as Sir takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Leroux smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Check out the look on Leroux's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sir wants to control but Leroux postures up.
Leroux landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sir is rocked!
Sir tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Leroux lands a couple of good shots and Sir has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Oh Sir is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pablo Escobar Sir's cut is getting worse.
Sir turns into Leroux and is now in his guard.
Leroux manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sir manages to get himself to full guard.
Leroux cracks Sir with a solid left hand.
Sir looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leroux connects with a couple of short punches.
Leroux trying to control the position from guard on top but Sir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sir had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leroux defends it easily.
Leroux trying to control the position from guard on top but Sir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pablo Escobar Sir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sir seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sir has momentary wrist control but Leroux slips an elbow through the middle.
Leroux drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sir manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Leroux has Sir in his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leroux trying to control the position here.
Sir postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Leroux is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sir, into his guard.
Sir working for submissions but it's allowed Leroux to get to half guard.
Sir is in trouble now - Leroux has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leroux landing punches.
Leroux trying to control but Sir is having none of it.
Leroux with a couple of short strikes.
Leroux prevents Sir from getting the reversal.
Sir wants to hold on but Leroux pushes him away.
Sir is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Leroux is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Leroux lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Pablo Escobar Sir's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Leroux connects with a bit shot that sees Sir covering up! More strikes from Leroux and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Leroux is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Leroux!
Johnny Leroux 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Metal Barbie (ranked 4144 p4p, 448 weight class) and Tyson Kidd (ranked 3239 p4p, 363 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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20
147 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Metal Barbie!
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, Tyson Kidd!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbie shoots and misses
and Kidd counters with a nice uppercut.
Kidd lets loose with a powerful body kick. Barbie will feel that in the morning.
Barbie has his takedown stuffed
and Kidd counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Barbie is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Barbie shoots for a double leg takedown but Kidd sprawls well. He's pushed Barbie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kidd follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Metal Barbie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kidd leaves Barbie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barbie shoots and misses
and Kidd counters with a head kick that wobbles Barbie - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Kidd sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyson Kidd!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wyatt Measles (ranked 2809 p4p, 315 weight class) and Marcus Aurelius (ranked 3089 p4p, 339 weight class). Wyatt Measles has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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150 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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156 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wyatt Measles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Aurelius!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aurelius blocks a head kick by Measles.
Aurelius tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Measles tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Measles misses with a body kick.
Measles finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Measles throws a leg kick that is checked
and Aurelius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Wyatt Measles has been cut.
Measles looks to land a body kick but Aurelius moved away.
Aurelius looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Measles lands with a thumping leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Measles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Measles throws a lazy body kick
letting Aurelius counter with a right hand.
Wyatt Measles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Measles throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Aurelius fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Measles, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aurelius wants the takedown. Measles is fighting it off but Aurelius persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Measles's guard against the cage.
Aurelius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Measles is keeping the position for now.
Aurelius works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Aurelius has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Measles is trying to escape the mount but Aurelius keeps good control and instead manages to take Measles's back.
Aurelius is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Measles with him. Measles is trying to defend but Aurelius has an arm under the chin now! Measles grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcus Aurelius!
Marcus Aurelius decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Camacho (ranked 2869 p4p, 265 weight class) and Tank Yu (ranked 2982 p4p, 277 weight class). Dew Herbert Camacho comes to the cage accompanied by President Camacho's entrance. Tank Yu has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Camacho's chin.
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155 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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149 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Camacho!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tank Yu!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yu leaves Dew Herbert Camacho with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dew Herbert Camacho.
Yu has closed the distance and engaged Dew Herbert Camacho in a clinch.
Dew Herbert Camacho has Yu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Camacho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Yu lands an uppercut.
Dew Herbert Camacho is looking for a takedown.
Yu lands a right hand.
Dew Herbert Camacho takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Yu on the inside.
Dew Herbert Camacho changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dew Herbert Camacho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yu clinches with his opponent.
Dew Herbert Camacho has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dew Herbert Camacho tries to score a body lock takedown but Yu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dew Herbert Camacho is breathing heavily.
Dew Herbert Camacho has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dew Herbert Camacho goes for a takedown attempt but Yu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yu clinches with his opponent.
Yu pushes Dew Herbert Camacho back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yu.
Yu lands with a light punch inside.
Yu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dew Herbert Camacho backwards.
Yu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yu lands a shoulder strike.
Dew Herbert Camacho is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dew Herbert Camacho avoids the elbow strike from Yu, against the cage.
Dew Herbert Camacho is trying to drag Yu to the mat but Yu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dew Herbert Camacho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh Dew Herbert Camacho is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yu lands a body shot.
Yu lands a shoulder strike.
Yu controlling the action here for a moment.
Yu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yu stops a takedown attempt from Dew Herbert Camacho.
Yu scores with a shot to the side of Dew Herbert Camacho's head.
Yu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dew Herbert Camacho has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Still in the clinch, Yu scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Yu.
Yu lands a hook that snaps the head of Dew Herbert Camacho backwards.
Dew Herbert Camacho drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dew Herbert Camacho wants to take the fight to the mat but Yu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yu stops a takedown attempt from Dew Herbert Camacho.
A right hook to the body lands for Yu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Yu.
Yu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dew Herbert Camachos head.
Yu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dew Herbert Camacho up against the cage.
Yu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dew Herbert Camacho has Yu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Yu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yu lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Yu.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yu.
Nice body punch from Yu - that landed with a thud.
Yu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dew Herbert Camacho looking for a takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A left hand lands to the body for Yu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yu digs a right hand underneath Dew Herbert Camacho's ribcage. Dew Herbert Camacho let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dew Herbert Camacho is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yu is defending well.
Yu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dew Herbert Camachos head.
Dew Herbert Camacho has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yu stalls.
Yu stalling.
Yu stalling against the cage.
Dew Herbert Camacho goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yu prevents it.
Dew Herbert Camacho is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Yu stalling in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dew Herbert Camacho has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Yu lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Yu.
Yu creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Dew Herbert Camacho with a big uppercut! Dew Herbert Camacho tries to clinch up but Yu pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Dew Herbert Camacho to the mat! Dew Herbert Camacho covers up and Yu unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tank Yu!
Tank Yu is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Tank Yu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Deez Nuts (ranked 1891 p4p, 224 weight class) and Queen Tamar (ranked 2963 p4p, 325 weight class). Tamar has chosen Super Sako as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
162 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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21
156 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Deez Nuts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Queen Tamar!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tamar tries to clinch
and Nuts counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tamar thinking.
Nuts definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tamar tries to clinch up but Nuts circles away and keeps his distance.
Nuts circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nuts counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamar throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Nuts, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tamar slips a jab from Nuts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuts slips a straight right by Tamar.
Nuts misses with the combination.
Tamar throws a right hand that misses
and Nuts counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice cross by Tamar.
Nuts avoids the body shot from Tamar.
Tamar throws out a loose jab but Nuts uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tamar throws a right hand that misses
and Nuts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tamar instigates a clinch.
Nuts swings wildly with an uppercut but Tamar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tamar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nuts backwards.
Tamar lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nuts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nuts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nuts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nuts lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tamar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tamar misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nuts looking to stall.
Nuts blocks an uppercut.
Nuts really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tamar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nuts blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nuts.
Nuts has a couple of punches blocked by Tamar.
Still in the clinch, Nuts scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tamar as Nuts tries to tie him up.
Tamar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Tamar.
Tamar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tamar pushes Nuts back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nuts throws a punch but it's blocked by Tamar.
Tamar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tamar misses with a punch on the inside.
Nuts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tamar misses with a punch on the inside.
Tamar blocks an uppercut.
Tamar misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Tamar.
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!
Tamar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tamar lands a body punch.
Nuts is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nuts lands a nice uppercut.
Tamar scores with a shoulder strike.
Nuts misses with some punches.
Nuts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tamar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tamar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nuts wants to stall.
Nuts working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tamar misses with some punches.
Nuts misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tamar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tamar lands a shoulder strike.
Tamar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nuts misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nuts.
Tamar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tamar throws a punch but it's blocked by Nuts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Queen Tamar will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tamar digs a good body shot into Nuts's ribs.
Deez Nuts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tamar ducks under a wild hook from Nuts.
Tamar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nuts lands with a nice combination. Tamar backs away looking to recover.
Nuts feints a jab promting Tamar to slip. Nuts then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tamar slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tamar is rocked!
Nuts works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tamar is still on wobbly legs! Can Nuts finish him?
Tamar tries to clinch up.
Tamar seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nuts cracks Tamar with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Nuts has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tamar to stand back up!
Tamar is rocked!
Nuts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tamar can do to turn this around?
Nuts throws a series of punches but Tamar avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Tamar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tamar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nuts is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nuts gets tackled into the cage by Tamar. Tamar maintains the clinch.
Tamar misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tamar.
Nuts lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nuts has a couple of punches blocked by Tamar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Tamar.
A shot in the inside from Nuts.
Nuts looking to slow down the pace here.
Nuts misses with some punches.
Tamar misses with some punches.
Tamar misses with a body punch.
Nuts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nuts.
Tamar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tamar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tamar lands an uppercut.
Nuts pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tamar lands a shot to the body.
Nuts lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tamar backwards.
Tamar lands a body shot.
Nuts misses with a punch on the inside.
Nuts blocks a body shot from Tamar.
Tamar lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamar gets through Nuts's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tamar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tamar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nuts pushes Tamar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nuts throws a head punch that misses.
Tamar tries to throw a body punch but Nuts avoids it by throwing Tamar back against the cage.
Nuts working aggressively here.
Nuts trying to control the position but instead, Tamar has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nuts into the cage.
Nuts misses with a punch on the inside.
Nuts has a couple of punches blocked by Tamar.
Tamar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nuts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nuts throws a punch but it's blocked by Tamar.
Tamar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nuts lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tamar backwards.
Nuts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nuts wants to stall.
Nuts swings wildly with an uppercut but Tamar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tamar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuts blocks an uppercut.
Nuts misses with a punch on the inside.
Nuts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tamar.
Nuts misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nuts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tamar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tamar scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Tamar on the inside.
Nuts blocking some punches.
Nuts prevents a body shot from Tamar.
Tamar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nuts.
Tamar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nuts misses with the head strike.
Nuts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nuts swings wildly with an uppercut but Tamar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tamar can't find room to land a body shot as Nuts controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nuts.
Tamar lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Nuts.
Nuts misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deez Nuts dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Tamar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tamar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nuts rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tamar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nuts lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nuts misses with a right hand
and Tamar counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamar throws out a loose jab but Nuts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nuts takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Nuts on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nuts misses the jab.
Tamar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tamar takes the fight into the clinch.
Nuts misses with some punches.
Nuts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tamar struggles to land a body shot inside as Nuts controls his hands.
Nuts manages to break the clinch.
Nuts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tamar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tamar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nuts circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamar forces Nuts back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nuts.
Nuts swings wildly with an uppercut but Tamar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nuts working aggressively here.
Tamar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nuts.
Nuts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nuts can't break the clinch.
Tamar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tamar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tamar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nuts blocking some punches.
Nuts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nuts swings wildly with an uppercut but Tamar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nuts wants to break free but Tamar has control.
Nuts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tamar throws a head punch that misses.
Tamar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nuts backwards.
Nuts blocks an uppercut.
Queen Tamar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nuts has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tamar misses with a punch to the body.
Tamar lands a shot to the body.
Tamar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tamar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tamar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nuts or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nuts misses with some punches.
Nuts blocks a body shot from Tamar.
Tamar misses with the head strike.
Tamar digs a right hand underneath Nuts's ribcage. Nuts let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nuts misses with the head strike.
Tamar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Tamar.
A nice left hand lands by Tamar.
Tamar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nuts.
Nuts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nuts misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamar swings wildly with an uppercut but Nuts uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Tamar.
Tamar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Tamar.
Tamar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nuts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tamar misses with a punch to the body.
Nuts misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tamar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nuts stalling in the clinch.
Nuts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tamar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tamar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tamar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nuts backwards.
Nuts misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Tamar on the inside.
Tamar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nuts's elbow.
Tamar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Nuts fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Nuts fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Queen Tamar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tamar 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Queen Tamar!
An out of breath Queen Tamar 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between One Fortythree (ranked 2785 p4p, 255 weight class) and Takayama Yataro (ranked 2802 p4p, 257 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Yataro's choice of entrance music: Misoji Misaki. Takayama Yataro 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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143 lbs
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143 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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Basic striking
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, One Fortythree!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Takayama Yataro!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortythree misses with a hook. Yataro ducked under it nicely.
Fortythree darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yataro is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fortythree's half guard.
Fortythree on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Yataro looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Yataro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fortythree's head.
Yataro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fortythree controlling the position for now.
Fortythree keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yataro drops an elbow to the side of Fortythree's head.
Yataro wants to control but Fortythree is keeping him busy.
Yataro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortythree trying to get back to full guard but Yataro takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Yataro raining down shots from the mount!
Yataro lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fortythree is rocked!
A big strike lands for Yataro! That's really hurt Fortythree and he's turned his back - Yataro keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Yataro jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takayama Yataro!
A very excited looking Takayama Yataro made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kingsley Brown (ranked 2637 p4p, 291 weight class) and Soul Jah (ranked 2041 p4p, 243 weight class). Jah is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bob Marley - Buffalo Soldier. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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245 lbs
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kingsley Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Soul Jah!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brown, as that shot connected.
Jah moves out of range as Brown strikes.
Brown scores with a spinning back kick!
Brown lands a jab.
Jah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jah misses with a hook.
Brown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jah moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Jah lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brown doesn't seem phased though.
Brown throws a shot from downtown. Jah moves away and avoids it.
Brown throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jah's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown misses with a hook to the body
and Jah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Jah moves out of range easily.
A head kick from Brown lands but Jah takes it in his stride.
Jah drives through and clinches with Brown against the cage.
Nice elbow from Brown.
It looks like Soul Jah has been cut.
Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jah takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jah appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Brown lands a big head kick that sends Jah tumbling to the mat! Brown takes a step backwards and waves Jah back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Jah only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Brown lands a big head kick that sends Jah tumbling to the mat! Brown takes a step backwards and waves Jah back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jah is rocked!
Brown has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Brown misses with a looping right.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brown lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jah has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jah and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jah works over Brown's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Kingsley Brown has been cut.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jah.
Kingsley Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jah throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jah thinking.
A good leg kick by Jah.
Jah avoids the head kick by Brown.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Jah throws out a counter right but Brown avoids it with no problem.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by Brown misses
and Jah moves into the clinch.
Jah lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jah has Brown pushed against the cage.
Jah landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jah tries to land a knee to the head but Brown blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jah has Brown pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
Brown blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jah works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jah throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brown blocks it with crossed arms.
Brown scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
Jah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jah is looking to land body kicks.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jah tries to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jah.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kingsley Brown dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jah can do to turn this around?
Brown misses with a few strikes there.
Jah is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Jah appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brown throws a series of punches but Jah moves out of range.
Jah let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Jah moves out of range easily.
Brown backing away here, and Jah unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jah slips a jab and a cross from Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Jah.
Brown throws a quick counter head kick but Jah was just out of range.
Brown fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jah throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease.
Kingsley Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Jah slips the punch.
Jah slips a jab and a cross from Brown.
Brown sets himself, and Jah steps forward looking for the clinch! Brown avoids it this time.
Jah tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brown scores with a decent looking hook.
Brown gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jah.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jah looks to throw a body kick
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jah takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jah. Brown shrugs it off though.
Jah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brown throws a head kick that misses
and Jah counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jah looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jah gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jah connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brown's face.
Jah tries to land knees in the clinch but Brown avoids the damage to the body.
Jah wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jah with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jah trying to land knees to the body.
Jah misses with a knee strike.
Jah manages to break the clinch.
Jah scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jah walks into a left hand.
Jah throws a body kick that misses
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brown moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brown stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jah.
Brown avoids the body shot from Jah.
Brown takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jah works Brown's body with a nice hook.
Jah gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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!
Jah takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brown cracks a nice hook into Jah's ribs.
Jah is breathing heavily.
Brown Throws a clean left jab. Brown Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Jah's chin! Jah crumbles to the ground and Brown follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kingsley Brown!
Post fight, Kingsley Brown took to the microphone: '"where's Sobchak at,where are you punk lets have a rematch and see who bleeds this time".'.
Soul Jah was interviewed post fight and said 'Dude tried to bite my dick off! Unreal man!'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Ruth (ranked 227 p4p, 28 weight class) and Ingvar Ingesson (ranked 411 p4p, 60 weight class). Ingesson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sail - AWOLNATION. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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31
195 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
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32
202 lbs
19 - 14 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, John Ruth!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ingvar Ingesson!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Ingesson catches Ruth right on the button with a cross.
Ingesson moves away from the strike by Ruth.
Ruth throws a poor cross that misses
and Ingesson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ruth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ingesson.
A counter left hand to the body from Ruth misses its target.
Ruth throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ingesson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ruth misses with an uppercut
and Ingesson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ruth works Ingesson's body with a nice hook.
Ruth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ingesson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ingesson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Ingesson misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ingesson misses with a right hand
and Ruth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ruth throws a body punch but Ingesson moves out of range.
Ingesson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruth.
Ingesson misses with an uppercut.
Ruth misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ingesson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ruth has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ingesson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ingesson scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruth dodges the punch combination from Ingesson.
Ruth jabs Ingesson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ruth throws a lazy uppercut
and Ingesson counters with a straight right hand.
Ruth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ingesson doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Ingesson finds it's way through Ruth's defenses.
Ingesson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ingesson misses with a left hand
and Ruth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ruth loads up on a big right hand but Ingesson slips the punch.
Ruth looks to throw the jab but Ingesson is out of range.
Ingesson slips a jab from Ruth.
Ruth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ingesson.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ruth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ruth lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ingesson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruth throws an off balance right hand
and Ingesson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ingesson throws a nice looking combination but Ruth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ruth defending well as Ingesson loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the body from Ingesson misses
and Ruth counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ingesson! Ruth lets Ingesson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Ingesson is rocked!
It looks like Ingvar Ingesson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ingesson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ruth counters with a right hand from hell and Ingesson is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Ruth!
John Ruth retains his light heavyweight title!
John Ruth made sure to mention his sponsor, Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) in his post fight interview.
Ingvar Ingesson spoke after the fight, saying 'He was the better fighter this time.
You win lose, and you some some.'.
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