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Some 25: Busk - Johnson PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Abul Khayr Belabed (ranked 4006 p4p, 404 weight class) and Fabian Herrera (ranked 22512 p4p, 549 weight class). Abul Khayr Belabed has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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157 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abul Khayr Belabed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fabian Herrera!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herrera doesn't manage to clinch there - Belabed circles away.
Belabed shoots in and bounces Herrera off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Herrera wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Belabed manages to pass to side control.
Belabed seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Herrera won't allow Belabed to pass to mount.
Belabed stops Herrera from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herrera tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Belabed manages to move to mount!
Herrera is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there.
Herrera has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belabed is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Herrera is trying to stand back up.
Belabed controls the position.
Herrera trying to get back to his feet but Belabed is in full control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Herrera is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Belabed.
Herrera is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Belabed keeps control of the position easily here as Herrera tries to buck him off.
Belabed's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Herrera is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Herrera is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herrera is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Herrera trying to get back to his feet but Belabed is in full control for now.
Belabed is riding his opponent, not letting Herrera buck him off.
Herrera is trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Belabed is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Herrera trying to get back to his feet but Belabed is in full control for now.
Belabed gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Herrera trying to get back to his feet but Belabed is in full control for now.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Herrera is trying to get back to his feet but Belabed has full control of the position and if anything, Herrera has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Belabed controlling from the back.
Herrera trying to get back to his feet but Belabed is in full control for now.
That's six 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.
Belabed is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Herrera trying to get back to his feet but Belabed is in full control for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Belabed biding his time, controlling Herrera.
Belabed has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Herrera trying to get back to his feet but Belabed is in full control for now.
That's eight 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.
I would not like to be Herrera right now.
Belabed is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Herrera is defending well though. Belabed let's go of the attempt for now.
Herrera is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Belabed keeps control of the position easily here as Herrera tries to buck him off.
Herrera prevents Belabed from getting a body triangle.
Herrera is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Belabed lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Belabed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Can Herrera hold on?! Belabed is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Herrera is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Abul Khayr Belabed dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Belabed keeps the fight on the outside.
Herrera misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Herrera.
Belabed shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Herrera is trying to defend but Belabed finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belabed is looking to advance position but Herrera won't allow it.
Belabed prevents Herrera from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belabed stalling.
Herrera wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Herrera stuffs the takedown attempt from Belabed. Belabed gets slowly back to his feet.
Belabed manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Herrera on his heels. He'll look to pass Herrera's guard now, I'm sure.
Belabed is standing up over Herrera. Herrera looks to escape but Belabed dives into side control.
Herrera wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Herrera bucks up and tries to throw Belabed off but instead Belabed has got his back!
Herrera is trying to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belabed really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Herrera.
Herrera is trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Belabed controlling the positon.
Herrera is trying to get back to his feet but Belabed has full control of the position and if anything, Herrera has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Belabed has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Herrera's body.
Herrera is trying to stand back up.
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.
Belabed slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Herrera is trying to get back to his feet but Belabed has full control of the position and if anything, Herrera has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Herrera is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Belabed.
Belabed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Herrera can do to turn this around?
Herrera is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Belabed's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Good control from Belabed.
Herrera is trying to stand back up.
Belabed is riding his opponent, not letting Herrera buck him off.
Herrera is trying to stand back up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Belabed looking for the choke from the back.
Abul Khayr Belabed overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Belabed biding his time, controlling Herrera.
Herrera is trying to get back to his feet but Belabed has full control of the position and if anything, Herrera has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Herrera is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Belabed is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Herrera knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Herrera for a finish.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Belabed has Herrera flattened out and is raining down punches.
Belabed just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Herrera is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Belabed trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Herrera doesn't escape.
Herrera is trying to stand back up.
Belabed is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Herrera defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Herrera is trying to get back to his feet but Belabed has full control of the position and if anything, Herrera has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Abul Khayr Belabed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
What can Herrera do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Herrera is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Fabian Herrera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Abul Khayr Belabed showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Belabed has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Abul Khayr Belabed!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Abul Khayr Belabed!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Abul Khayr Belabed!
Abul Khayr Belabed wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Abul Khayr Belabed thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kwon Woo Lee (ranked 5400 p4p, 482 weight class) and Allen Kenneth (ranked 4622 p4p, 450 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kwon Woo Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Allen Kenneth!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
Kenneth wants to counter the offense by Lee and move into the clinch position.
Lee wants to clinch.
Kwon Woo Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenneth rushes Lee and presses him up against the cage.
Kenneth can't get the takedown.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kenneth has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lee prevents Kenneth from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kenneth throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Kenneth closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenneth is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lee will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
It looks like Kenneth might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Lee is trying to control Kenneth's posture but Kenneth avoids it.
Kenneth moves into full mount!
Kenneth with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenneth looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lee wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Kenneth is looking for the choke from the back position but Lee is controlling his hands well.
Kenneth slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Lee preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kenneth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kenneth's arms.
I really don't envy Lee right now.
I would not like to be Lee right now.
Kenneth is looking for the choke from the back position but Lee is controlling his hands well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kenneth has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lee's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenneth tightening his grip on Lee, looking for the choke.
Kenneth is not going to allow Lee to sit and survive in this position.
Lee is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kenneth.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kenneth looking for the choke from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kenneth is riding his opponent, not letting Lee buck him off.
Lee fending off the submission attempt from Kenneth.
Kenneth tries to get the hooks in deep but Lee pushed the leg off.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kenneth working for a choke but Lee is defending well.
Kenneth just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Let's hope that Kenneth has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lee wants to escape the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kenneth is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lee defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kenneth is riding his opponent, not letting Lee buck him off.
Lee looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kenneth.
Lee trying to get back to his feet but Kenneth is in full control for now.
Kenneth throwing wild punches that miss their target.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to control but not successfully.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kenneth is persistently looking for the submission but Lee is defending it well.
Kenneth slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lee is really stuck here.
Lee is trying to defend against the choke here but Kenneth has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Kenneth Tightens the hold and Lee taps out furiously! Kenneth displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Allen Kenneth!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Ivanov (ranked 4291 p4p, 432 weight class) and Yue Tai Han (ranked 3252 p4p, 338 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yue Tai Han!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Han throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ivanov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Han is in Ivanov's guard.
Han landing with the ground and pound.
Ivanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Han.
Ivanov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ivanov lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Ivanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Han is one step ahead there.
Ivanov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Han working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ivanov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Han doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Han manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Han postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Han throwing strikes from guard but Ivanov blocks nicely.
Ivanov is trying to control the position but Han postures up.
Han postures up and lands a big shot to Ivanov's brow.
Han works over Ivanov with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Han working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Han with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ivanov lands a decent shot there.
Han avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Han has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ivanov wants to stand but Han is controlling the position.
Han lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Han throws a big elbow that misses.
Ivanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ivanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Han cracks Ivanov with a solid left hand.
Ivanov 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.
Han cracks Ivanov with a solid left hand.
Han scoring with some ground and pound.
Han with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Han lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Han missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ivanov controlling the position.
Ivanov continues to stall.
Ivanov wants to stand up but Han is controlling him.
Han content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Han postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Han being controlled here momentarily.
Ivanov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Han with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ivanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ivanov looking to control.
Han throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov pulls Han in close to prevent any damage.
Ivanov is trying to keep Han in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ivanov is on top in guard.
Han looking for a guillotine here but Ivanov defends easily.
Han is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Han has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ivanov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Han keeping moving, preventing Ivanov from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Han working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ivanov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Han is tightening it up a little... Ivanov has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ivanov reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ivanov taps out! Nice BJJ there by Han!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Yue Tai Han!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Osman Dawoud (ranked 1224 p4p, 146 weight class) and Cezare Borgia (ranked 3029 p4p, 321 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 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 Amsterdam, Osman Dawoud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cezare Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Dawoud clinches.
Borgia tries for a takedown but Dawoud manages to get underhooks.
Come on Dawoud - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dawoud.
A body shot lands from Dawoud.
Dawoud scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dawoud works on Borgia's body with a couple of short punches.
Borgia looks winded!
Dawoud taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dawoud working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawoud lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Dawoud.
A body shot lands from Dawoud.
Dawoud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawoud dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dawoud scores with a shot to the side of Borgia's head.
Dawoud scores with a shoulder strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short left from Dawoud.
Dawoud stalls.
Dawoud lands a shot to the body.
Borgia has Dawoud pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dawoud manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawoud lands a shoulder strike.
Borgia takes a shot to the head.
Dawoud lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Borgia.
Dawoud scores with a hook to the body.
Dawoud is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dawoud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawoud works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Borgia being controlled against the cage.
I was talking to Dawoud's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Dawoud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dawoud.
Dawoud will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Borgia up against the cage.
Dawoud lands a shot to the body.
Dawoud effectively controlling the action here.
Borgia being controlled against the cage.
Dawoud gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Dawoud leaning his opponent against the cage.
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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Osman Dawoud.
Borgia misses with a takedown attempt
and Dawoud holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Osman Dawoud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cezare Borgia.
Dawoud throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Borgias head.
A hook to the body from Dawoud.
Dawoud lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Borgia backwards.
It looks like Cezare Borgia has been cut.
Dawoud leaning against his opponent.
Dawoud is working Borgia over against the cage.
A short left from Dawoud.
Dawoud pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dawoud lands a body shot.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Dawoud - that landed with a thud.
Dawoud lands a body punch.
Dawoud lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dawoud will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Borgia up against the cage.
A short left from Dawoud.
Dawoud scores with a hook to the body.
Dawoud presses Borgia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dawoud pushes Borgia back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Dawoud.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dawoud pushes Borgia back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dawoud lands a left hand that snaps the head of Borgia backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Dawoud.
Dawoud works on Borgia's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dawoud.
Dawoud lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've been informed that Borgia has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Dawoud as the two fighters clinch.
Dawoud leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dawoud leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Dawoud for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dawoud lands an uppercut.
Dawoud avoiding damage.
Dawoud digs a right hand underneath Borgia's ribcage. Borgia let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from Dawoud.
Dawoud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dawoud scores with a hook to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dawoud lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Borgia.
A bit of stalling here from Dawoud.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Dawoud.
Dawoud is struggling to control the position.
Dawoud softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dawoud lands an uppercut.
The referee calls for Dawoud to work.
Dawoud is pushing Borgia up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Osman Dawoud.
Borgia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dawoud with a jab.
Borgia tries to move into range but Dawoud moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dawoud lands a body shot.
Dawoud scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Osman Dawoud dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cezare Borgia's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Borgia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dawoud counters with a nice uppercut.
Dawoud is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Borgia can do to turn this around?
Dawoud scores with a nice head shot.
Borgia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dawoud tries to counter by clinching up but Borgia breaks away and moves out of range.
Borgia is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawoud lands a nice hook to Borgia's body. Borgia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawoud connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Borgia drops his hands momentarily and Dawoud takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That has opened up Cezare Borgia's cut even more.
Borgia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dawoud as he jumps to the side.
Dawoud tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Borgia manages to circle out of the way.
Osman Dawoud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cezare Borgia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawoud gets a clinch.
Dawoud lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Dawoud.
Dawoud lands an uppercut.
Dawoud presses Borgia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dawoud stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dawoud displaying some good clinch control by pressing Borgia up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawoud presses Borgia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dawoud lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dawoud.
Dawoud prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dawoud works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dawoud lands a body shot in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dawoud.
Dawoud lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Dawoud as the two fighters clinch.
Dawoud stalling the fight.
Dawoud gets through Borgia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dawoud makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Dawoud.
Dawoud lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawoud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dawoud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Borgia is rocked!
Dawoud lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Borgia is still on wobbly legs! Can Dawoud finish him?
Dawoud pushes off and lands a massive hook that knocks Borgia out cold! The fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Osman Dawoud!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Augustus Kratos (ranked 3091 p4p, 333 weight class) and Michael Tyler (ranked 2007 p4p, 240 weight class). Kratos's entrance music is Fight Music. A fine choice. Michael Tyler will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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193 lbs
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200 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Augustus Kratos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyler throws a head kick that misses.
Kratos blocks a head kick by Tyler.
Tyler lands with an uppercut that bounces Kratos off the cage and back into range.
Tyler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kratos.
Tyler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tyler lands a nice looking body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Kratos has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler tries to bum rush Kratos with a series of wild strikes but Kratos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Kratos was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tyler.
Tyler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kratos with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Kratos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Augustus Kratos has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kratos.
Kratos slips a jab and a cross from Tyler.
Tyler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Kratos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tyler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kratos's hands.
Tyler misses with a double jab.
Tyler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kratos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tyler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kratos circles away quickly and effectively.
Tyler plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Tyler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses
and Kratos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tyler throws a sloppy head kick and Kratos moves out of range easily.
It looked like Kratos was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tyler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kratos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tyler throws a hook but Kratos avoids it easily.
Tyler thows a leg kick but Kratos checks it
and Kratos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tyler thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kratos if he has to take too many more of those.
A combination from Tyler does no damage.
Tyler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Kratos to counter with a crisp jab.
Tyler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tyler misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyler misses the jab.
Kratos tests Tyler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tyler moves in looking to clinch but Kratos pushes him off.
Kratos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kratos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tyler momentarily.
Tyler is rocked!
Tyler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kratos tries to counter with a takedown but Tyler is quick to defend against it.
Tyler is still on wobbly legs! Can Kratos finish him?
Kratos throws an overhand right that has Tyler reeling! Kratos follows up with more punches and Tyler is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Augustus Kratos!
During a confident post fight interview, Augustus Kratos 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Maximus McDougall (ranked 2937 p4p, 314 weight class) and Isaish Rashad (ranked 2023 p4p, 229 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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156 lbs
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163 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maximus McDougall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Isaish Rashad !
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rashad gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McDougall has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rashad after a bit of a struggle.
McDougall misses with some punches.
Rashad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rashad lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rashad .
Rashad lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rashad digs a right hand underneath McDougall's ribcage. McDougall let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McDougall wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rashad lands a nice uppercut.
Rashad lands with a light punch inside.
Rashad slows down the pace here.
McDougall wants to take the fight to the mat but Rashad manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rashad is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus McDougall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Rashad - that landed with a thud.
Rashad working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rashad scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Rashad .
A hook to the body from Rashad .
McDougall goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rashad prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rashad lands a body punch in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rashad takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rashad leaning against his opponent.
McDougall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rashad lands with a right to the head.
McDougall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Rashad to work.
McDougall misses with the head strike.
Rashad lands a nice uppercut.
McDougall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rashad lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Rashad .
McDougall is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Rashad .
Rashad scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rashad stalling the fight.
McDougall has Rashad pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rashad manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Rashad scores with a nice short uppercut.
McDougall is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rashad .
Oh McDougall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Rashad .
Rashad makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rashad works on McDougall's body with a couple of short punches.
Rashad lands a shot to the body.
Rashad lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops McDougall to his knees! Rashad keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isaish Rashad !
A victorious Isaish Rashad thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dale Harengody (ranked 1384 p4p, 165 weight class) and Barry Jones (ranked 1031 p4p, 130 weight class). Jones has chosen Raining Blood - Slayer as his entrance music. Barry Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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230 lbs
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222 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dale Harengody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barry Jones!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harengody misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Harengody is trying to control but can't.
Jones is working for a kimura but Harengody is defending it quite comfortably.
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Harengody defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harengody avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Harengody is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Harengody's temple.
Harengody avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harengody is trying is best to control the position here.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Harengody has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Jones passes to side control.
Harengody is looking for a sweep.
Jones slows the pace down.
Harengody managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jones.
Jones working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jones wants to control but Harengody is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks up at the clock and then as Harengody takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jones smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones is trying to get an arm triangle but Harengody is defending well.
Jones goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Harengody rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jones's guard! Nice work there by Harengody!
Harengody throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Jones is looking to cinch up a triangle. Harengody throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Jones's body to avoid the submission. Jones has instead reached around Harengody's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Jones arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Barry Jones!
Barry Jones 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Kieran Busk (ranked 736 p4p, 89 weight class) and Jrayden Johnson (ranked 2108 p4p, 239 weight class). Jrayden Johnson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kieran Busk's chin.
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25
154 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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26
149 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kieran Busk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jrayden Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Busk avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Busk defends it nicely.
Johnson shoots in but Busk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kieran Busk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jrayden Johnson.
Busk instigates a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Busk as the two fighters clinch.
Busk lands with a left to the head.
Busk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Busk lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson wants a takedown.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Busk gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Busk lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Busk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Busk.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Johnson looks winded!
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Busk.
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Busk after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Busk lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Busk.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Busk.
A right hook to the body lands for Busk.
Busk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Busk presses Johnson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Busk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Busk.
A right hand to the body from Busk.
Busk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Still in the clinch, Busk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Busk lands a body shot.
Busk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Busk cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Busk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Busk pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Busk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Busk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Busk lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Busk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Busk.
A shot in the inside from Busk.
Busk scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Busk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Busk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Busk finish him?
A nice left hand lands by Busk.
Busk prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Busk - that landed with a thud.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Good body shot from Busk.
Busk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Busk pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Busk.
Busk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Busk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Busk lands a shoulder strike.
Busk lands a shoulder strike.
Busk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Busk lands a big right hand that drops Johnson! The killer instinct kicks in and Busk finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Busk!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kieran Busk!
Kieran Busk retains his lightweight title!
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