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RRFC Fight Night 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Adams (ranked 3140 p4p, 305 weight class) and Wagner King (ranked 5796 p4p, 419 weight class). Aaron Adams is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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270 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
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Counter fighter
Determined |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aaron Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wagner King!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Wagner King has been cut.
No joy there for Adams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Adams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Adams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and King counters by moving into the clinch.
Adams trying to control the position but instead, King has worked for underhooks and has pushed Adams into the cage.
King lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Well, if King is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
King wants to stand up but Adams has a hold of him and won't allow it.
King wants to pass to mount but Adams is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
King seems to be working for a kimura but Adams defends the submission attempt.
King has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
King wants to stand up but Adams has a hold of him and won't allow it.
King missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from King there.
Adams trying to control but King postures up.
King controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King passes to side control.
King wants to stand but Adams has his arm trapped.
King works to advance to full mount. Adams defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
King controlling from mount.
King is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Adams has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King lands a nice shot to the head.
Adams tries to hold on but King postures up.
King throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Adams has his hands clasped together but King breaks the hold and Adams is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by King!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wagner King!
Wagner King bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Gunn (ranked 4029 p4p, 438 weight class) and Travis Banks (ranked 6023 p4p, 533 weight class). Banks has chosen Darling as his entrance music. Tommy Gunn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tommy Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Travis Banks!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn tries to keep at a distance but Banks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Banks pushes Gunn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Banks pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Banks pulls Gunn in close to his closed guard and prevents Gunn from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gunn scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gunn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Banks seems keen to control Gunn's posture.
Gunn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Banks wants to stand but Gunn is controlling the position.
Gunn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Banks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gunn defends it easily.
Gunn stands up and waves to Banks to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks moves away from the strike by Gunn.
Banks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Banks sizes up Gunn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gunn throws a poor cross that misses
and Banks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gunn tries to keep at a distance but Banks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gunn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Banks pulls guard effortlessly.
We've been hearing that Gunn has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Banks keeping moving, preventing Gunn from controlling successfully.
Banks is pulling down on Gunn's head to control his posture.
Banks is looking for a triangle but Gunn pushes his legs off easily.
Gunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gunn landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks working for a triangle but Gunn defends it easily.
Banks keeping moving, preventing Gunn from controlling successfully.
Gunn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Banks keeping moving, preventing Gunn from controlling successfully.
Gunn won't allow Banks to sweep him here.
Banks seems keen to control Gunn's posture.
Gunn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gunn lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn works over Banks with some ground and pound from guard.
Banks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gunn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gunn preventing the sweep.
Gunn wants to control from the top but Banks keeps moving.
Banks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gunn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Banks looks winded!
Gunn throws an elbow that misses. Banks uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gunn's guard. Nice move by Banks!
Banks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks postures up.
Banks trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gunn is wriggling around but Banks manages to pass to half guard.
Banks is looking to advance position but Gunn won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banks frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Banks is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gunn can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Banks dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice takedown defense from Gunn. No joy for Banks on that attempt.
Banks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunn.
Banks slips a jab from Gunn.
A big left from Gunn misses.
Banks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circling - Gunn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Banks now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gunn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Banks counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Banks.
Banks has Gunn pushed against the cage.
Banks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Banks effectively controlling the action here.
Banks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Banks misses its intended target.
Gunn tries to keep at a distance but Banks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Banks breaks the clinch.
Banks closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Banks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Banks should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn swings wildly with an uppercut but Banks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banks just leaning against Gunn, taking a breather.
Gunn misses with the head strike.
Banks pulls Gunn into guard.
Gunn is looking to stand up but Banks won't let him.
Gunn tries to free his leg and advance position but Banks is retaining full guard.
Banks wants to get back to his feet but Gunn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Banks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gunn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Banks is breathing heavily.
Gunn throws a big elbow that misses.
Banks wants to stand and escape but Gunn is having none of it.
Banks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gunn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks trying to control the position here.
Banks wants to get back to his feet but Gunn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gunn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Banks.
Banks misses with a series of wild punches.
Gunn scores with a jab to the head.
Banks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gunn circles away.
Tommy Gunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Banks.
Banks misses with a hook.
Gunn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tommy Gunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunn misses with an uppercut.
Gunn catches Banks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Travis Banks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banks takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gunn.
Decent striking displayed by Gunn there.
Good exchange - Gunn coming out on top.
Banks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunn.
Gunn lands an overhand right.
Gunn lands a jab.
Gunn cracks Banks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gunn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gunn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Banks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gunn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gunn throws a lazy uppercut
and Banks counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Banks.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Banks's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Banks engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Banks is continuing to stall.
Banks tries to free his leg and advance position but Gunn is retaining full guard.
Gunn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Banks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gunn throws a lazy right hand but Banks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gunn gets caught napping as Banks dives in and scores a takedown. Gunn manages to retain guard.
Gunn manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gunn dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Banks slips a jab from Gunn.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Banks! But no joy.
Gunn cracks Banks with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gunn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Banks closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Banks drags the fight down to the ground.
Banks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gunn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gunn.
Banks is trying to control the position but Gunn postures up.
Gunn stands up over Banks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Travis Banks has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks managing to control the position.
Gunn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Banks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gunn is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn gets to his feet - Banks follows without any prompting.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gunn scores with a nice head shot.
Tommy Gunn is winning the standup battle so far.
Banks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tommy Gunn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gunn misses with a hook.
Gunn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Banks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Gunn misses the target.
Gunn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Banks looking to score a takedown here. Gunn is defending well but Banks drives through and ends up in Gunn's guard.
Gunn wriggles free and stands up.
Gunn throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Banks to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banks darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Banks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn is looking to escape.
Banks is controlling the pace.
Banks wants to pass the guard but Gunn is defending well.
Banks is taking a breather. Gunn says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks wants to control but Gunn is keeping him busy.
Gunn trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Banks landing shots from mount.
Gunn is wriggling around trying to escape.
Banks controlling the pace for now.
Gunn tries to reverse the position but Banks maintains control.
Banks looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Banks landing strikes from the mount and Gunn is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn taking shots to the head.
Banks lands a couple of good shots and Gunn has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Gunn is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Banks is working the ground and pound. Can Gunn escape?
Gunn wants to control his opponent's hands but Banks gets his hands free.
Banks is cranking Gunn's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Gunn! He's tightened the choke and Gunn is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Travis Banks!
A victorious Travis Banks 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nenad Jokovic (ranked 6225 p4p, 439 weight class) and Jim Fox (ranked 4097 p4p, 364 weight class). Fox comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ice Ice Baby, Vanilla Ice kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Nenad Jokovic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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227 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Prefers standup |
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Counter fighter
Intelligent |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nenad Jokovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jim Fox!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jokovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jokovic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jokovic digs a good body shot into Fox's ribs.
Fox gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jokovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jokovic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fox looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokovic avoids a kick to the body.
Fox moves forwards but Jokovic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jokovic misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox darts in looking for a takedown but Jokovic gets double underhooks and turns Fox into the cage.
Nenad Jokovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Fox.
Fox gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Jokovic gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Fox is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nenad Jokovic!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Idris Onolunose (ranked 6677 p4p, 408 weight class) and Zico Forte (ranked 4151 p4p, 330 weight class). Zico Forte struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 147.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Idris Onolunose has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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157 lbs
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Idris Onolunose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zico Forte!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Onolunose shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Forte napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Forte looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Onolunose landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Forte is rocked!
Onolunose lands a huge shot from side control! Forte is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Idris Onolunose!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Paradise (ranked 5165 p4p, 360 weight class) and Myles Brady (ranked 5710 p4p, 378 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Brady's choice of entrance music: Aaron Lewis - Country Boy. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Paradise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Myles Brady!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paradise fails to land the takedown.
Paradise has a takedown stuffed.
Paradise misses with a head kick.
Brady gets the takedown into side control.
Paradise being controlled for a moment.
Paradise tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brady wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paradise seems a little lost for a moment, as Brady dominates the positioning.
Paradise looking for a sweep but Brady has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Brady prevents Paradise from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brady controlling the pace for now.
Brady prevents Paradise from getting the reversal.
Brady sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paradise is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Brady has taken his back.
Brady 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 two 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.
Let's hope that Brady 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.
Paradise trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Brady controls the action.
Paradise tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Paradise right now.
Paradise trying to control the hands but Brady breaks the grip.
I would not like to be Paradise right now.
Brady gets his hands free as Paradise looks to control.
That's four 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.
Brady 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Brady.
Paradise is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brady is hanging on to Paradise's back as he tries to escape.
Brady is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Myles Brady dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Paradise tries to sprawl but Brady drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Paradise is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Brady jumps into side control!
Paradise is trying to escape the position but Brady is controlling the position.
Brady's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paradise tries to buck Brady off but Brady is having none of it.
Brady has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brady is staying tight to Paradise's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paradise can't do much from the bottom here.
Brady passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Paradise!
Brady controlling from the full mount.
Brady moves to back control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Paradise is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Paradise tries to escape but Brady has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Brady just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Paradise is trying to get back to his feet but Brady has full control of the position and if anything, Paradise has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Brady biding his time, controlling Paradise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paradise trying to control but not successfully.
You can see the frustration on Paradise's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Brady controlling from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Yet more stalling tactics from Brady.
Paradise can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brady controlling from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Myles Brady showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Paradise.
Brady throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Paradise tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Brady is in Paradise's guard.
Paradise wants to control but Brady passes easily into half guard.
Paradise wants to control but Brady is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brady is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Brady looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Paradise on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Paradise tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brady has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brady tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Paradise is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brady content just to control the position here.
More stalling from Brady.
That's two 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.
Paradise keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brady content just to control the position here.
Paradise has given up his back. Will we see Brady going for some submissions?
Myles Brady has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brady 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.
Brady is continuing to stall.
Brady keeps control of the position as Paradise tries to break free.
Brady has good solid back control here.
Paradise trying to get back to his feet but Brady is in full control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brady keeps control of the position easily here as Paradise tries to buck him off.
Paradise trying to control but not successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brady controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Myles Brady comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brady has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Myles Brady!
A victorious Myles Brady 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Bergstrem (ranked 4379 p4p, 459 weight class) and Albert Wesley (ranked 6340 p4p, 555 weight class). Bergstrem comes to the cage accompanied by The Cranberries - Zombie. Wesley has chosen Fly Like An Eagle as his entrance music. Albert Wesley is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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177 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Bergstrem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Albert Wesley!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bergstrem swinging wildly here.
Bergstrem lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Albert Wesley has been cut.
Bergstrem moves into the clinch.
Wesley wants a takedown but no success here.
Our sources have told us that Bergstrem has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Bergstrem lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wesley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bergstrem lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wesley backwards.
Wesley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bergstrem's elbow.
Bergstrem changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wesley fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bergstrem wants to clinch
and Wesley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wesley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bergstrem dives in and scores a takedown into Wesley's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bergstrem's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bergstrem lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bergstrem's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergstrem trying to control but Wesley is working from the bottom.
Bergstrem is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bergstrem drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Bergstrem as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Wesley screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Bergstrem! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Daniel Bergstrem!
After winning the bout, Daniel Bergstrem thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Albert Wesley stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm sorry for my performance tonight, I'm going to come back stronger next time out.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tez Huges (ranked 3984 p4p, 390 weight class) and Corey Taylor (ranked 5248 p4p, 437 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tez Huges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Corey Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt
and Huges counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Huges lands a big uppercut and Taylor crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Taylor looks OK. Huges waves Taylor back to his feet!
Taylor is rocked!
It looks like Corey Taylor has been cut.
Taylor misses with a takedown
and Huges counters with a huge left! Taylor is in big trouble! He's backing up but Huges isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Taylor from any more damage. A dominating finish by Huges!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tez Huges!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darko Milicic (ranked 4229 p4p, 444 weight class) and Paul Thirkell (ranked 24579 p4p, 591 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darko Milicic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Thirkell!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thirkell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Milicic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Paul Thirkell has been cut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thirkell or perhaps it was just good defense by Milicic, which made it look bad.
Thirkell fails with a takedown attempt.
Darko Milicic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Thirkell.
Thirkell shoots in but no luck this time.
Thirkell tries for a takedown but Milicic circles away easily
letting Milicic counter with a right hand.
Milicic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Milicic feints with a jab and clips Thirkell right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Thirkell is sent crashing into the canvas and Milicic leaps in for the kill! Thirkell tries to get to his feet but Milicic is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Thirkell is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darko Milicic!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Francesco Liberti (ranked 3695 p4p, 379 weight class) and Abdullah Sajid (ranked 6283 p4p, 505 weight class). Francesco Liberti has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Francesco Liberti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abdullah Sajid!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sajid drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Liberti throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Sajid avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Liberti. No joy for Sajid on that attempt.
Some wild striking there from Liberti.
Liberti rushes Sajid and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Liberti is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Liberti gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sajid.
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!
Liberti is pressed up against the cage. Sajid has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Liberti down to the mat. Liberti avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Francesco Liberti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdullah Sajid.
Liberti looks to land a combination. Sajid sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A solid body kick from Liberti.
Sajid shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Liberti sprawls well. Liberti wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sajid gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liberti scores with a kick to the body.
Sajid fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Liberti lands a glancing blow to the side of Sajid's head.
Liberti scores with a kick to the body.
Liberti keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Liberti went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sajid tries to score a power double leg takedown but Liberti sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sajid somewhat.
Francesco Liberti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Liberti moves into the clinch.
Liberti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Liberti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Liberti.
Liberti content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Liberti.
Liberti seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Liberti working Sajid over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liberti scores with a shoulder strike.
Liberti lands a nice uppercut.
Liberti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sajid is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Liberti pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sajid wants a takedown.
Liberti lands a body punch in the clinch.
Liberti lands with a short shot to the head.
Liberti connects with a knee to the head.
Liberti putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sajid in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Liberti stalling the fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Liberti.
Sajid can't get the takedown.
Liberti scores with a shot to the side of Sajid's head.
Stalling in the clinch from Liberti.
Sajid is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Liberti pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liberti gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sajid.
Sajid looks winded!
Liberti gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sajid.
Liberti lands a body punch.
Liberti landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short left from Liberti.
Knees in the clinch landing for Liberti.
Liberti leaning his opponent against the cage.
Liberti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sajid has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Liberti is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nice elbow from Liberti.
A nice right hand lands inside from Liberti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sajid tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Liberti.
Liberti putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sajid in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liberti crunches a lovely knee into Sajid's ribcage.
Liberti is stalling here.
Liberti scores a nice knee to the body.
Liberti just leaning against Sajid, taking a breather.
Liberti is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Liberti lands a nice uppercut.
Liberti scores with a shot to the side of Sajid's head.
Liberti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sajid.
Liberti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liberti landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice elbow from Liberti.
Liberti connects with a knee to the head.
Liberti slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francesco Liberti dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Liberti leaves Sajid with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Liberti stuffs the takedown.
Liberti looks to land a combination but Sajid avoids it well.
Liberti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sajid can do to turn this around?
Liberti bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Liberti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sajid's head.
Sajid takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sajid fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Francesco Liberti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdullah Sajid.
Sajid darts in looking for a takedown but Liberti gets double underhooks and turns Sajid into the cage.
Liberti looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Liberti misses with a series of wild punches.
Liberti closes the distance and clinches.
Liberti lands a knee to the body.
Sajid is working for takedown but Liberti is calmly controlling the position for now.
Liberti gets through Sajid's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liberti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sajid is breathing heavily.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Liberti lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liberti unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Liberti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Liberti.
Liberti is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Liberti.
A short uppercut from Liberti.
Liberti using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Liberti landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Liberti.
Knees in the clinch landing for Liberti.
Liberti lands a nice uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Liberti.
Liberti lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sajid can't get the takedown.
Sajid tries to score a body lock takedown but Liberti shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sajid's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Liberti.
Liberti is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Liberti crunches a lovely knee into Sajid's ribcage.
A body shot lands from Liberti.
Sajid takes a shot to the head.
Liberti creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sajid's defenses.
Liberti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sajid backwards.
Liberti slowing the pace effectively.
Still in the clinch, Liberti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Liberti with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Liberti gets through Sajid's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Liberti scores with a shoulder strike.
Liberti cracks Sajid with a nice body shot.
Sajid has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Liberti avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Liberti is pressed up against the cage. Sajid has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Liberti down to the mat. Liberti avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sajid is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Liberti.
Sajid is rocked!
Nice takedown defense from Liberti. No joy for Sajid on that attempt.
Sajid is still on wobbly legs! Can Liberti finish him?
Liberti connects with a right that clearly hurt Sajid. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Liberti proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Sajid collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francesco Liberti!
An out of breath Francesco Liberti 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mario Diaz (ranked 2996 p4p, 356 weight class) and Con Musicman (ranked 2380 p4p, 294 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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169 lbs
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169 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Good chin |
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mario Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Con Musicman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Musicman with a poor takedown
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Musicman shoots and misses
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Con Musicman has been cut.
Musicman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diaz as he jumps to the side.
Mario Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Con Musicman.
Musicman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Diaz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Musicman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diaz pinned against the cage. Diaz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Musicman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Musicman eats them both and turns towards Diaz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Diaz connects with a combination that backs up Musicman into the cage. Diaz lands a flurry of punches that gets past Musicman's guard. Musicman is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Diaz bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Diaz!
A very excited looking Mario Diaz 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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