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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Sins (ranked 3506 p4p, 297 weight class) and Myles Brady (ranked 3539 p4p, 302 weight class). Brady has chosen Aaron Lewis - Country Boy as his entrance music. Johnny Sins has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Sins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Myles Brady!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brady takes one on the button.
Sins throws a hook to the side of Brady's head but Brady sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sins looks to land a combination but Brady avoids it well.
Sins gets caught flat footed, as Brady shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Brady stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brady keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sins's head.
Brady avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brady slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sins wants to stand up but Brady is controlling him.
Brady scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brady slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brady forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sins has hold of Brady's hands but Brady slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brady prevents Sins from standing back up.
Sins won't allow Brady to pass to mount.
Brady is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Brady tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brady breaks from Sins's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Brady looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sins is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brady controlling the pace for now.
Brady putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brady looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sins is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sins is trying to stand up.
Brady controlling the pace for now.
It looks like Brady 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.
Sins is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brady landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sins is desperately trying to improve his position but Brady has a good base and remains in mount.
Sins is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brady takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
You get the feeling that Sins really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Brady landing strikes from the mount.
Brady controlling from mount.
Brady lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brady with good strikes from the mount here!
Brady won't let Sins get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Brady sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brady has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sins's face.
Brady looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sins swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Brady controlling from the full mount.
You get the feeling that Sins really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Brady tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brady pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brady controlling the pace for now.
Brady putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Myles Brady dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brady gets a takedown into half guard.
Brady wants to work for an arm triangle but Sins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sins is trying to stand up here but Brady is controlling him well.
Brady controlling the action here.
Sins is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Brady has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brady is continuing to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brady pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Brady seems content to control.
Sins is looking for a sweep. Brady is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Brady seems content to control.
Sins actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brady lands a nice short elbow.
Sins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brady slows the pace down in half guard.
Brady's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Myles Brady has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sins misses with an uppercut.
Brady with the counter takedown but Sins avoids it easily.
Sins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnny Sins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sins moves in looking to clinch but Brady pushes him off.
Brady wants to counter the offense by Sins and move into the clinch position.
Sins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brady tries to avoid it but Sins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brady to the ground. Brady escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brady has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Sins misses the jab.
Brady drives through with a takedown into Sins's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Brady stops Sins from standing up.
Brady not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The adventures of Brady the control monster continue. Boring.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sins wants to stand up but Brady is controlling him.
Sins being controlled here, momentarily.
Sins scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Brady fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sins to the ground. Brady is now in Sins's guard.
Brady slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brady works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sins tries to get to full guard but Brady has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Brady seems content to control.
Brady passes to side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Brady avoids the strikes from the bottom by Sins.
Brady lands a decent elbow from side control.
Brady is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sins will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Brady lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brady scoring with punches and elbows.
Brady controls the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brady has knee on belly and moves into mount.
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 interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sins misses with an uppercut. Brady saw that one coming.
Sins moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sins dives in and grabs Brady's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brady pushes down on Sins's head and hops out.
Brady shoots for a takedown but Sins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Myles Brady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sins shoots in looking for a takedown. Brady tries to sprawl out of it but Sins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brady manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brady is fending him off so far but Sins persists. Nope, Brady circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Sins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brady looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sins has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Brady is on him like a limpet, forcing Sins back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sins wants to break free but Brady has control.
Brady is trying to trip Sins. He has hold of a leg but Sins is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Brady persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Brady won't allow Sins to get back to his feet.
Brady stands and throws Sins's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sins taking a bit of punishment here - Brady scoring with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brady controlling the position from side mount.
Brady lands a few punches from side control.
Check out the look on Brady's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sins takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sins tries to buck Brady off but Brady is having none of it.
A lull in the action here as Brady stalls from top position.
Sins striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Sins wants to get back to his feet but Brady drags him back down.
Brady working the ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brady happy to just control the position for now.
Sins manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Brady is pressing down on Sins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sins trying to control the position from guard on top but Brady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brady controlling Sins's posture.
Brady 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.
Brady keeping full guard, as Sins tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sins wants to get up but he can't break Brady's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brady has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sins has managed to get both his arms back between Brady's legs - danger averted.
Brady looking for a sweep. Not yet Brady, not yet.
Brady working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnny Sins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sins throwing strikes from guard but Brady blocks nicely.
Sins postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Brady is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sins, into his guard.
Brady slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Brady must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sins can't keep his opponent in guard - Brady advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Brady working Sins over with strikes.
Brady keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Brady slips a nice elbow through Sins's hands, connecting with Sins's forehead.
Brady landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brady working the head and body with strikes.
Brady seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sins wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Myles Brady comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brady winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Myles Brady!
A very excited looking Myles Brady 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Mokete (ranked 3649 p4p, 378 weight class) and David Warner (ranked 3565 p4p, 372 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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165 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Mokete!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Warner!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Warner. Mokete does a little dance to reset his feet.
Warner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mokete scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Warner throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mokete counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Warner!
Mokete is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Warner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mokete is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Warner has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warner prevents Mokete from improving position.
Mokete is looking to take a break and control but Warner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mokete is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Warner will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mokete thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mokete is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Warner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mokete goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Warner has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mokete but great work by Warner.
Mokete gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mokete is looking for a sweep. Warner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Warner stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Warner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mokete connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A swing and a miss from Warner.
A swing and a miss from Warner.
Warner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mokete bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
David Warner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Warner lands a jab to Mokete's midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Mokete. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mokete clinches up against the cage.
Mokete is trying to drag Warner to the mat but Warner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mokete fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mokete scores with a hook to the body. Warner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Warner throws a shot from downtown. Mokete moves away and avoids it.
Mokete shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Warner sprawls well. Warner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mokete gets slowly back to his feet.
We've been informed that Warner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Mokete. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot lands for Warner.
Mokete clinches up with Warner and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Mokete on the inside.
Mokete manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Warner wanted to stand there but Mokete had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mokete controlling the position.
Warner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mokete has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Warner has managed to get both his arms back between Mokete's legs - danger averted.
Mokete wants to control but Warner passes easily into half guard.
Mokete is trying to maintain the position but Warner is very close to passing his half guard.
Mokete looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mokete looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mokete is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alexander Mokete will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Warner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
David Warner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mokete shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mokete was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Warner throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Warner lands a nice looking body shot.
Warner connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mokete stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mokete takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Warner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mokete.
Donk. Warner catches Mokete right on the button with a cross.
Warner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mokete.
Warner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Alexander Mokete has been cut.
Warner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mokete lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warner lunges at Mokete with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mokete's hand.
Warner takes a swing at Mokete's ribcage but misses.
Mokete drops down looking for a counter takedown but Warner sprawls and moves away.
Warner thuds his right hand into Mokete's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mokete scores with a decent looking hook.
Mokete with a hook.
Alexander Mokete seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mokete swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Warner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Warner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mokete moves away.
Warner misses with an uppercut. Mokete saw that one coming.
Mokete tries to move into range but Warner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Warner throws a looping overhand right but Mokete ducks down to avoid it.
Mokete tries to counter with a takedown but Warner is quick to defend against it.
Mokete shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Warner but Warner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Warner throws an off balance right hand
and Mokete counters with a nice double leg into side control. Warner won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mokete goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Warner rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mokete's guard! Nice work there by Warner!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mokete has a closed guard, preventing Warner from standing up.
Warner is posturing up here but Mokete has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Warner tries to roll out but it's too tight and Warner has to tap! Slick submission there by Mokete!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Mokete!
The defeated David Warner had this to say: 'A big thanks to Underground Supps for their support.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bamba Toto (ranked 3721 p4p, 414 weight class) and Patrick OHulihan (ranked 3578 p4p, 406 weight class). OHulihan has chosen Rocky Road to Dublin as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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212 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bamba Toto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick OHulihan!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OHulihan misses with a straight right.
Toto throws a front kick that sends OHulihan stumbling back into the cage.
OHulihan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toto.
Toto closes the distance and clinches.
OHulihan is struggling to control the position.
Toto gets control of OHulihan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Toto will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
OHulihan wants to control from the top but Toto keeps moving.
Toto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Toto is pulling down on OHulihan's head. It's preventing any offense from OHulihan, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OHulihan won't allow Toto to get back to his feet.
OHulihan won't allow Toto to sweep him here.
Toto has OHulihan pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OHulihan postures up.
Toto looking to hit a scissor sweep but OHulihan is one step ahead there.
OHulihan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
OHulihan throwing strikes from guard but Toto blocks nicely.
Toto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Toto being controlled here momentarily.
Toto is looking to stand up but OHulihan won't let him.
Toto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Toto has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OHulihan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Toto manages to get himself to full guard.
Toto wants to stand and escape but OHulihan is having none of it.
Toto trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Toto wants to sweep but no luck.
OHulihan is fighting to break Toto's control of his arms but Toto is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
OHulihan trying to control the position from guard on top but Toto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OHulihan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Toto looking for a sweep. Not yet Toto, not yet.
OHulihan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OHulihan postures up in Toto's guard and throws a big left but Toto blocks it.
Toto seems keen to control OHulihan's posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Toto is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. OHulihan presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
OHulihan tries a body shot but Toto blocks it.
OHulihan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Toto decides to pull guard.
OHulihan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Toto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
OHulihan trying to control the position from guard on top but Toto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OHulihan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Toto has OHulihan pulled in close to control his posture.
Toto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but OHulihan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toto keeping moving, preventing OHulihan from controlling successfully.
OHulihan works over Toto with some ground and pound from guard.
Toto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Toto looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
OHulihan throws an elbow that misses. Toto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in OHulihan's guard. Nice move by Toto!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Toto cracks OHulihan with a solid left hand.
Toto sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bamba Toto 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.
OHulihan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
OHulihan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
OHulihan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Toto clinches.
Toto is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. OHulihan can't fight it off and eventually Toto manages to take the fight to the floor. OHulihan looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Toto throws a big elbow that misses.
OHulihan wants to control the position but Toto says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
OHulihan has one foot on Toto's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've been informed that OHulihan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OHulihan throws a hook to the side of Toto's head but Toto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Toto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Toto shoots in and drives through. OHulihan sprawls well.
OHulihan scores with a punch to the head.
Toto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OHulihan can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toto moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Patrick OHulihan has been cut.
Bamba Toto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Toto wants to clinch
letting OHulihan counter with a right hand.
Patrick OHulihan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Toto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
OHulihan lands with a good body shot.
OHulihan avoids a punch combination nicely.
OHulihan throws a one two combo.
Toto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from OHulihan.
Toto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from OHulihan.
Toto shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OHulihan trying to hold on to Toto's head to control him but Toto postures up.
Toto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Toto with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
OHulihan won't allow Toto to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OHulihan tries to get to full guard but Toto has control of the leg.
Toto is trying to control. OHulihan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Toto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. OHulihan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Toto.
Toto is thwarting OHulihan's attempts to control the position.
Toto trying to control from half guard but OHulihan is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Toto tries to pass to full mount but OHulihan defends it.
OHulihan trying to control but Toto postures up.
Toto stands up from half guard.
Toto misses with the combination.
OHulihan scores with a hook.
Toto throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on OHulihan's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Toto dives in looking to finish as OHulihan flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Toto's strikes! Toto is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! OHulihan's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but OHulihan was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bamba Toto!
Patrick OHulihan was interviewed post fight and said 'What can I say? Mr. Santos is one hell of a fighter. I'll bounce back soon enough. Maybe I'll get some nice intro music like Johnny. I want to say sorry to me fans, but the big man upstairs has a plan!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George Dettman (ranked 5171 p4p, 468 weight class) and Domagoj Artukovic (ranked 5333 p4p, 477 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Dettman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Domagoj Artukovic!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Artukovic throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Dettman stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Artukovic follows into mount!
Dettman is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Artukovic stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Oh Dettman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Look low, kick high! Artukovic uses the oldest trick in the book to send Dettman tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Artukovic is absolutely delighted - when Dettman wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Domagoj Artukovic!
An intense looking Domagoj Artukovic took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Thank My MANAGER, My Family, My Coach, My Friends, THANKS MY LOVING FANS'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marchiano Giovinazzi (ranked 4319 p4p, 428 weight class) and Barry Diemomd (ranked 3294 p4p, 351 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Marchiano Giovinazzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barry Diemomd!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giovinazzi fails with a takedown attempt.
Diemomd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Giovinazzi. That did some damage!
Giovinazzi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Giovinazzi.
Diemomd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Giovinazzi or perhaps it was just good defense by Diemomd, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marchiano Giovinazzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Giovinazzi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Giovinazzi shoots in but Diemomd avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Giovinazzi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diemomd defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giovinazzi avoids a kick to the body.
Giovinazzi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diemomd defends it nicely.
A jab from Diemomd does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giovinazzi walks into a left hand.
Marchiano Giovinazzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Diemomd as Giovinazzi shoots in.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diemomd.
Diemomd tries to land a front kick but Giovinazzi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Giovinazzi looks for a takedown but Diemomd sprawls well.
Giovinazzi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Giovinazzi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Giovinazzi tries to counter with a takedown but Diemomd is quick to defend against it.
Giovinazzi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diemomd sprawls well. Diemomd wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Giovinazzi gets slowly back to his feet.
Diemomd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Giovinazzi fails to land the takedown.
Giovinazzi is breathing heavily.
Diemomd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barry Diemomd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diemomd keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Diemomd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Giovinazzi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giovinazzi shoots for a double leg takedown but Diemomd sprawls well. He's pushed Giovinazzi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Diemomd scores with a jab. Giovinazzi acknowledges it with a nod 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!
Diemomd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diemomd scores with a nice head shot.
Diemomd misses with a double jab.
Diemomd misses with a low kick.
Giovinazzi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Diemomd misses with a jab, cross combination.
Giovinazzi feinted with a counter takedown.
Diemomd missing with a left hand there. Giovinazzi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No luck for Giovinazzi with that takedown attempt.
Giovinazzi shoots in but Diemomd avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diemomd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diemomd connects with a good right hand that stumbles Giovinazzi. Giovinazzi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diemomd scores with a sloppy right hand. Giovinazzi should have avoided that one.
Diemomd lands a jab to the head.
Diemomd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Giovinazzi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diemomd sprawls and moves away.
Diemomd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Giovinazzi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diemomd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diemomd throws a series of punches but Giovinazzi moves out of range.
Giovinazzi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diemomd defends it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diemomd! But no joy.
Diemomd is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Giovinazzi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Giovinazzi blocks a jab.
Diemomd moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Diemomd throws an overhand right that lands on Giovinazzi's shoulder, as Giovinazzi tries to avoid the shot.
Giovinazzi feinted with a counter takedown.
Diemomd lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Diemomd.
Diemomd looks to land a combination but Giovinazzi avoids it well.
Giovinazzi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diemomd sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Diemomd misses with a few strikes there.
Diemomd closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Giovinazzi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diemomd avoids it really well and circles away.
Diemomd stuffs the takedown.
Diemomd throws a jab but it's blocked by Giovinazzi.
Giovinazzi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diemomd sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diemomd scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Diemomd throws a right hand that Giovinazzi ducks under and follows up with a left that Giovinazzi also avoids with ease.
Giovinazzi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diemomd's waist but Diemomd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Giovinazzi off to one side.
Giovinazzi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diemomd.
Diemomd lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Diemomd tries a head kick but it misses.
Giovinazzi shoots and misses
and Diemomd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Giovinazzi goes for a double leg but Diemomd avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Diemomd continues to drive forward.
Diemomd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Giovinazzi's sensitive parts.
A lazy left from Diemomd finds it's target.
Diemomd throws a series of punches but Giovinazzi moves out of range.
Diemomd is working the combinations to good effect here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diemomd. Giovinazzi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Giovinazzi feinted with a counter takedown.
Diemomd fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diemomd tries to land a leg kick but Giovinazzi saw it coming and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Diemomd.
Sloppy strikes from Diemomd. Those never looked like landing.
Giovinazzi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diemomd defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Diemomd dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sloppy strikes from Diemomd. Those never looked like landing.
Giovinazzi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diemomd avoids it really well and circles away.
Giovinazzi has a takedown stuffed.
Diemomd cracks Giovinazzi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diemomd closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Giovinazzi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Giovinazzi needs to keep his hands up - Diemomd had a free shot at his head there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Giovinazzi or perhaps it was just good defense by Diemomd, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marchiano Giovinazzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giovinazzi defending well as Diemomd loads up on a big left hand.
Diemomd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Giovinazzi moves away.
Diemomd uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Giovinazzi shoots for a double leg takedown but Diemomd sprawls well. He's pushed Giovinazzi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Giovinazzi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Giovinazzi fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diemomd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Giovinazzi doesn't seem bothered though.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Giovinazzi. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Diemomd misses with a wild combination.
Diemomd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Giovinazzi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diemomd sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Giovinazzi somewhat.
Giovinazzi shoots and misses
and Diemomd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diemomd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diemomd misses with a two punch combination.
Diemomd leaves Giovinazzi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Diemomd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Giovinazzi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Giovinazzi dives in for a single leg takedown but Diemomd sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Good shot there by Diemomd.
Nice cross by Diemomd.
Diemomd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Giovinazzi.
Marchiano Giovinazzi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diemomd lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Giovinazzi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Giovinazzi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Giovinazzi walks into a stiff left hand from Diemomd.
Diemomd misses the jab.
Diemomd slaps away a takedown attempt from Giovinazzi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Giovinazzi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A head kick misses from Diemomd.
Diemomd lands with a nice combination. Giovinazzi backs away looking to recover.
Giovinazzi checks a leg kick.
Diemomd tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Diemomd.
Giovinazzi tries to counter with a takedown but Diemomd is quick to defend against it.
Diemomd displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Giovinazzi.
Diemomd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Giovinazzi manages to avoid it.
Giovinazzi looks for a takedown but Diemomd sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diemomd cracks a nice hook into Giovinazzi's ribs.
Giovinazzi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Diemomd.
Giovinazzi shoots in but Diemomd avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Giovinazzi ducks right into an uppercut from Diemomd.
Giovinazzi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Diemomd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diemomd throws a nice looking combination but Giovinazzi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Giovinazzi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diemomd circles away.
Diemomd with a nice cross.
The crowd cheers as Diemomd lands an impressive looking overhand right. Giovinazzi doesn't seem phased though.
Diemomd catches Giovinazzi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diemomd's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Diemomd duly obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Diemomd. Those never looked like landing.
Giovinazzi fails to land the takedown.
Diemomd throws out a counter right but Giovinazzi avoids it with no problem.
Giovinazzi closes the distance and clinches up with Diemomd, looking for a takedown. Giovinazzi pushes Diemomd against the cage but Diemomd circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diemomd is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Giovinazzi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Giovinazzi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diemomd defends well and Giovinazzi ends up having to push Diemomd into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Diemomd.
Diemomd connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Giovinazzi's hands.
Diemomd connects with a good right hand that stumbles Giovinazzi. Giovinazzi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Horrible takedown attempt by Giovinazzi or perhaps it was just good defense by Diemomd, which made it look bad.
Giovinazzi slips a jab and a cross from Diemomd.
Diemomd connects with the punch.
Diemomd getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Giovinazzi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diemomd finds it's way round the side to connect with Giovinazzi's head.
Giovinazzi tries to move into range but Diemomd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Giovinazzi slips under a jab.
Giovinazzi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diemomd as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Diemomd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Diemomd tries to bum rush Giovinazzi with a series of wild strikes but Giovinazzi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Giovinazzi shoots in for a takedown but Diemomd shows good takedown defense.
Giovinazzi ducks right into an uppercut from Diemomd.
Diemomd cracks Giovinazzi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diemomd throws a body punch but Giovinazzi moves out of range.
Giovinazzi tries to counter with a takedown but Diemomd is quick to defend against it.
Diemomd closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Diemomd cracks Giovinazzi with a good jab.
Giovinazzi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diemomd moves into the clinch.
Diemomd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Giovinazzi misses with a takedown attempt
and Diemomd counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marchiano Giovinazzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diemomd breaks the clinch.
Diemomd clobbers Giovinazzi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Diemomd.
Giovinazzi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diemomd sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Diemomd cracks Giovinazzi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diemomd lands with a straight right. Giovinazzi didn't see that one coming.
Diemomd throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diemomd lands an overhand right.
Diemomd misses with a series of wild punches.
Diemomd with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diemomd. Giovinazzi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Giovinazzi shoots in looking for a takedown but Diemomd manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Giovinazzi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diemomd throws a hook to the side of Giovinazzi's head but Giovinazzi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Giovinazzi shoots in looking for a takedown but Diemomd manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Giovinazzi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Giovinazzi ducks under a wild hook from Diemomd.
Diemomd scores with a one two! Giovinazzi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Diemomd thuds a left hand into Giovinazzi's body.
Diemomd lands with a nice body punch.
Giovinazzi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diemomd.
Giovinazzi staying out of range there.
Giovinazzi feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diemomd throws a sloppy head kick and Giovinazzi moves out of range easily.
A jab from Diemomd misses.
Giovinazzi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diemomd pinned against the cage. Diemomd gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giovinazzi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diemomd lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Diemomd connects with a nice looking jab.
Giovinazzi misses with a takedown attempt - Diemomd sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Diemomd lands an overhand right.
Diemomd lunges at Giovinazzi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Giovinazzi's hand.
Diemomd lands with a hook. Giovinazzi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diemomd throws a good cross that connects.
Diemomd connects with a nice looking jab.
Giovinazzi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diemomd sprawls well. Diemomd wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Giovinazzi gets slowly back to his feet.
Diemomd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diemomd lands a nice hook to Giovinazzi's body. Giovinazzi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheers as Diemomd lands an impressive looking overhand right. Giovinazzi doesn't seem phased though.
Diemomd throws a head kick but Giovinazzi moves out of range.
Diemomd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Giovinazzi circles away quickly and effectively.
Giovinazzi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Giovinazzi shoots in but no luck this time.
Diemomd fails to land with a series of punches.
Barry Diemomd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diemomd connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Diemomd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diemomd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diemomd swinging wildly here.
Giovinazzi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Giovinazzi moves out of range as Diemomd throws a body kick.
Giovinazzi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giovinazzi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diemomd moves into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diemomd.
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!
Giovinazzi is trying to force a seperation but Diemomd has the dominant position.
Giovinazzi wants to take the fight to the mat but Diemomd manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Giovinazzi is trying to force a seperation but Diemomd has the dominant position.
Diemomd is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Diemomd breaks the clinch.
Diemomd looks to land a right hand but Giovinazzi moved out of range.
Giovinazzi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice takedown defense from Diemomd. No joy for Giovinazzi on that attempt.
Diemomd misses with a two punch combination.
Marchiano Giovinazzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Giovinazzi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diemomd.
Diemomd throws a head kick that misses.
Giovinazzi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Diemomd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diemomd 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 George Francis scores the fight 24:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 24:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Diemomd!
Barry Diemomd seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carl Brooks (ranked 2302 p4p, 240 weight class) and Idris Onolunose (ranked 3189 p4p, 286 weight class). Brooks comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Phenomenal. Idris Onolunose has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carl Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Idris Onolunose!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Onolunose takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Brooks delivers a nice body kick.
Onolunose closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Brooks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brooks tries to get out of the position.
Onolunose in side control, throwing shots but Brooks defends.
Brooks defending against the ground and pound.
Brooks is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Onolunose's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Onolunose really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brooks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brooks holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Brooks is trying to stand up here but Onolunose is controlling him well.
Brooks regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brooks seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Brooks is looking to stand up but Onolunose isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Onolunose working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brooks is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Onolunose throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brooks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Onolunose must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Onolunose is looking to work some ground and pound but Brooks has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brooks is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Onolunose has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brooks has managed to get both his arms back between Onolunose's legs - danger averted.
Brooks controlling from the top position.
Brooks stands up over Onolunose, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Brooks with a nice head shot there.
Brooks works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Onolunose is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brooks scores with a couple of nice shots.
Onolunose has hold of Brooks's hands but Brooks slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Brooks works his way into full mount!
Brooks looking to control and managing it successfully.
BOOM! Brooks connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Onolunose keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brooks with shots to the head and body - Onolunose looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks controlling the position easily from mount.
Onolunose is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brooks sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Onolunose is wriggling around trying to escape.
Onolunose keeps trying to improve his position.
Brooks has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Brooks looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brooks lands a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brooks lands a big elbow.
Brooks controlling his opponent.
Onolunose really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brooks working Onolunose over with strikes here.
Onolunose tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brooks controlling his opponent.
Onolunose is desperately trying to improve his position but Brooks has a good base and remains in mount.
Onolunose sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brooks has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Brooks lands strikes from half guard.
Onolunose is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brooks pulls his head out easily.
Brooks has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Brooks cracks Onolunose with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The referee warns Onolunose that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brooks lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Onolunose in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Brooks dominating with strikes here.
Onolunose is rocked!
Brooks looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Brooks dominated that round.
That's time! Brooks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Onolunose takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Onolunose is still on wobbly legs! Can Brooks finish him?
Onolunose misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brooks scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Brooks working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brooks landing a few strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Onolunose seems to have recovered his senses.
Onolunose is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooks taking a breather here.
Brooks is chipping away with strikes.
Onolunose takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Brooks.
Brooks continues to hold on tight.
Onolunose looks to move to half guard but instead Brooks has passed into mount! Damn!
Brooks looking to control and managing it successfully.
Onolunose takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Onolunose in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Brooks unloading with bombs!
Brooks connects with a bit shot that sees Onolunose covering up! More strikes from Brooks and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Brooks is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carl Brooks!
Carl Brooks was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nenad Jokovic (ranked 3352 p4p, 314 weight class) and Anthony Wayne (ranked 4413 p4p, 372 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
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240 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokovic takes a swing at Wayne's ribcage but misses.
Wayne just misses with a punch to the body.
Jokovic lands with an overhand left.
Jokovic tries to bum rush Wayne with a series of wild strikes but Wayne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wayne scores with a decent looking hook.
Jokovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Jokovic lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jokovic.
Jokovic scores with a sloppy right hand. Wayne should have avoided that one.
Wayne loads up on a big right hand but Jokovic slips the punch.
Jokovic seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice shot lands for Wayne.
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!
Jokovic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wayne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jokovic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jokovic is looking for a counter combo.
Wayne cracks a nice hook into Jokovic's ribs.
Wayne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jokovic.
Wayne misses with a looping right.
We've been told by Jokovic's head coaches at BloodBath gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wayne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wayne jabs Jokovic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wayne misses the jab.
Wayne throws a series of punches but Jokovic avoids them all with ease.
Anthony Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jokovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jokovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokovic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wayne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Wayne misses.
Wayne looks to land a right hand but Jokovic moved out of range.
Jokovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jokovic loads up on a big right hand but Wayne slips the punch.
Wayne throws a looping overhand right but Jokovic ducks down to avoid it.
Wayne throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jokovic went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wayne lands a jab to Jokovic's midsection.
Wayne throws a right hand that misses
and Jokovic counters with a left and a right that stings Wayne.
Wayne thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wayne misses with a double jab
enabling Jokovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Wayne has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Wayne looks to land a right hand but Jokovic moved out of range.
Wayne throws a right and a left that Jokovic avoids nicely.
Jokovic slips a straight right by Wayne.
Jokovic misses the body punch
and Wayne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jokovic looks to land a left hand but Wayne moved out of range nicely.
Wayne throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jokovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jokovic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wayne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokovic staying out of range there.
A shot to the body from Wayne misses
and Jokovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jokovic drops his hands momentarily and Wayne takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wayne closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wayne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jokovic.
Jokovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wayne manages to avoid it.
As Jokovic backs off Wayne throws a huge counter combo but Jokovic manages to avoid it all.
Wayne fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wayne throws a right hand that misses
and Jokovic counters with a left and a right that stings Wayne.
Wayne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Wayne dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Wayne looks to land a left hand but Jokovic moved out of range nicely.
Wayne scores with a jab to the head.
Jokovic fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Jokovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nenad Jokovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jokovic cracks a nice hook into Wayne's ribs.
Jokovic ducks under a wild hook from Wayne.
Jokovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wayne was well out of range. Poor timing from Jokovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne misses with a shot to the body
and Jokovic counters with a straight right hand.
Jokovic slips a straight right by Wayne.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jokovic might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Wayne throws a body punch but Jokovic moves out of range.
A combination from Jokovic does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Wayne.
Wayne just misses with a punch to the body.
Jokovic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wayne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Jokovic.
A little jabbing left from Wayne on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Wayne. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A jab from Jokovic misses.
Jokovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wayne.
Wayne misses with a looping right.
Wayne takes a swing at Jokovic's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne just misses with a punch to the body.
Wayne swinging wildly here.
Jokovic ducks under a wild hook from Wayne.
Wayne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jokovic.
Jokovic scores with a hook.
Jokovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wayne counters with a nice uppercut.
Jokovic misses the shot to the body.
Jokovic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wayne doesn't seem bothered though.
Jokovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wayne.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jokovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jokovic lands a jab.
Wayne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jokovic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jokovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wayne throws a series of punches but Jokovic moves out of range.
Jokovic throwing a counter right hand but Wayne manages to avoid it.
Jokovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jokovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wayne's hands.
Jokovic throws out a loose jab but Wayne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wayne is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jokovic with a body shot.
Wayne looks to score with a jab to the body but Jokovic is just out of range.
Jokovic throwing a counter right hand but Wayne manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Jokovic misses.
Jokovic throws a combination. Wayne tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jokovic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jokovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wayne throws out a counter right but Jokovic avoids it with no problem.
Wayne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anthony Wayne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wayne swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jokovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jokovic scores with a sloppy right hand. Wayne should have avoided that one.
Wayne slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wayne misses with a double jab
and Wayne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nenad Jokovic dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Wayne misses with a left hand
and Jokovic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jokovic throws a jab when Wayne was well out of range.
Wayne swings for the body but Jokovic moves out of range.
Wayne takes a swing at Jokovic's ribcage but misses.
Jokovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jokovic is looking to counter punch.
Jokovic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jokovic tests Wayne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jokovic.
Wayne throws a lazy uppercut
and Jokovic counters with a straight right hand.
Jokovic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wayne counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne throws a jab when Jokovic was well out of range.
Jokovic seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wayne's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jokovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wayne scrambles back to his feet.
Jokovic throws an off balance right hand
and Wayne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wayne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jokovic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jokovic misses with a looping right.
Jokovic missing with a left hand there. Wayne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wayne avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jokovic misses with a hook. Wayne ducked under it nicely.
A nice side step and Wayne releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wayne slips a straight right by Jokovic.
Jokovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jokovic is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wayne.
Jokovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Jokovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wayne counters with a crisp hook 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!
Wayne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jokovic counters with a straight right hand.
Jokovic scores with a jab to the head.
Jokovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wayne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wayne appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jokovic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wayne has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jokovic finds it's way round the side to connect with Wayne's head.
Wayne throws a series of punches but Jokovic moves out of range.
Jokovic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jokovic throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Wayne to counter with a crisp jab.
Wayne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jokovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jokovic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wayne throws a shot from downtown. Jokovic moves away and avoids it.
Wayne throws a body punch but Jokovic moves out of range.
A combination from Wayne does no damage.
Jokovic stuns Wayne with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wayne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokovic scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wayne throws a lazy uppercut
and Jokovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jokovic is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wayne misses with a straight right.
Jokovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wayne! But no joy.
Wayne misses with a double jab
and Jokovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Jokovic lands a slapping body shot.
Wayne gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jokovic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nenad Jokovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jokovic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nenad Jokovic!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Webb (ranked 2217 p4p, 231 weight class) and Clubber Lang (ranked 3151 p4p, 289 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lang's choice of entrance music: Eye of the tiger, Survivor.. On his way into the cage it seems that David Webb has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily David Webb seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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25
240 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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227 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, David Webb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Clubber Lang!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webb defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lang.
Lang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lang wants to get back to striking at distance but Webb won't allow it.
Lang prevents the takedown attempt.
Webb definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lang has had enough of the clinch but Webb keeps him there for the moment.
Webb has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lang is trying to keep an underhook but Webb manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Webb stops Lang from getting back to his feet.
Lang has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Webb passes the guard and advances to mount!
Webb lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Webb swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lang is now in Webb's guard. A big mistake from Webb there, giving up the dominant position!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Webb manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lang manages to get himself to full guard.
Webb throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Webb postures up.
Webb is working Lang over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Webb working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Webb drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Webb jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lang tries to strike from the bottom.
Webb scoring with punches to the head and body.
Webb pushing down on Lang's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Webb scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Webb is looking for a kimura but Lang is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Webb to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webb is looking for a kimura here.
Webb working Lang over with strikes.
Lang tries to kick Webb off but Webb keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Webb takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Webb drops an elbow to the side of Lang's head.
Lang throws some strikes from the bottom but Webb isn't bothered - he's working on a kimura... it looks tight... it is! Lang is tapping and screaming like a little girl! Ouch, that looks painful! Good win for Webb!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Webb!
David Webb 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 Mehmed Tasdemir (ranked 2219 p4p, 251 weight class) and Avgua Siav Leo Nani (ranked 3005 p4p, 329 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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157 lbs
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26
158 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Brawler
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mehmed Tasdemir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Avgua Siav Leo Nani!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tasdemir moves into range and clinches up with Leo Nani.
Tasdemir lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tasdemir lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tasdemir.
Tasdemir pushes Leo Nani back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tasdemir lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tasdemir lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leo Nani backwards.
Tasdemir working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tasdemir.
Tasdemir pushes Leo Nani back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leo Nani is trying to drag Tasdemir to the mat but Tasdemir just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Leo Nani is working for takedown but Tasdemir is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tasdemir.
Tasdemir lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Tasdemir scores with a nice short uppercut.
Leo Nani tries to score a body lock takedown but Tasdemir shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mehmed Tasdemir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avgua Siav Leo Nani.
Tasdemir lands with a right to the head.
Leo Nani is working for takedown but Tasdemir is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tasdemir.
Leo Nani is trying to drag Tasdemir to the mat but Tasdemir just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tasdemir lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leo Nani backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Tasdemir.
Leo Nani tries to score a body lock takedown but Tasdemir shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tasdemir lands an uppercut.
Tasdemir working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leo Nani is looking for a takedown.
Leo Nani looks winded!
A short uppercut from Tasdemir.
Tasdemir lands with a right to the head.
Tasdemir is pressed up against the cage. Leo Nani has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tasdemir down to the mat. Tasdemir avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tasdemir moves into the clinch.
Tasdemir cracks Leo Nani with a nice body shot.
Leo Nani goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tasdemir prevents it.
Tasdemir throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leo Nanis head.
Leo Nani is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tasdemir.
Tasdemir lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leo Nani backwards.
Leo Nani is still on wobbly legs! Can Tasdemir finish him?
Tasdemir has a couple of punches blocked by Leo Nani.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leo Nani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tasdemir throws a punch but it's blocked by Leo Nani.
Tasdemir misses with the head strike.
Tasdemir misses with a punch on the inside.
Tasdemir has a couple of punches blocked by Leo Nani.
Tasdemir misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Tasdemir.
Tasdemir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tasdemir.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tasdemir.
Tasdemir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tasdemir misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leo Nani blocks an uppercut.
Tasdemir throws a punch but it's blocked by Leo Nani.
Tasdemir swings wildly with an uppercut but Leo Nani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tasdemir throws a punch but it's blocked by Leo Nani.
Leo Nani blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tasdemir working aggressively here.
Tasdemir misses with some punches.
Tasdemir has a couple of punches blocked by Leo Nani.
Tasdemir has a couple of punches blocked by Leo Nani.
Tasdemir misses with a punch on the inside.
Tasdemir working aggressively here.
Tasdemir misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tasdemir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tasdemir.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leo Nani.
Tasdemir working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tasdemir.
Tasdemir misses with a punch on the inside.
Tasdemir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tasdemir working aggressively here.
Tasdemir misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leo Nani blocks an uppercut.
Tasdemir working aggressively here.
Tasdemir misses with a punch on the inside.
Leo Nani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tasdemir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leo Nani blocking some punches.
Tasdemir misses with the head strike.
Tasdemir swings wildly with an uppercut but Leo Nani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leo Nani blocking some punches.
Tasdemir swings wildly with an uppercut but Leo Nani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tasdemir swings wildly with an uppercut but Leo Nani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leo Nani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tasdemir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tasdemir.
Leo Nani blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tasdemir.
Leo Nani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tasdemir is working Leo Nani over against the cage.
Tasdemir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leo Nani blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tasdemir.
Leo Nani blocks an uppercut.
Tasdemir throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Tasdemir fails to land.
Tasdemir misses with some punches.
Tasdemir misses with some punches.
Tasdemir misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leo Nani is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tasdemir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tasdemir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tasdemir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tasdemir misses with the head strike.
Tasdemir misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tasdemir swings wildly with an uppercut but Leo Nani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tasdemir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tasdemir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leo Nani tries for a takedown but Tasdemir manages to get underhooks.
Tasdemir misses with a punch on the inside.
Tasdemir misses with some punches.
Leo Nani blocks an uppercut.
Tasdemir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tasdemir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tasdemir working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leo Nani.
Tasdemir misses with some punches.
Tasdemir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tasdemir throws a punch but it's blocked by Leo Nani.
Leo Nani blocking some punches.
Tasdemir gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Leo Nani.
Tasdemir misses with the head strike.
Tasdemir stops a takedown attempt from Leo Nani.
Tasdemir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tasdemir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leo Nani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tasdemir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leo Nani drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tasdemir pulls his leg out and moves away.
Leo Nani shoots in looking for a takedown. Tasdemir tries to sprawl out of it but Leo Nani keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tasdemir manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Tasdemir wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tasdemir fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Leo Nani, pushing him back against the cage.
Tasdemir misses with a punch on the inside.
Tasdemir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leo Nani is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tasdemir gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tasdemir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tasdemir working aggressively here.
Tasdemir has a couple of punches blocked by Leo Nani.
Tasdemir throws a head punch that misses.
Leo Nani wants to take the fight to the mat but Tasdemir manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tasdemir misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tasdemir.
Tasdemir throws a punch but it's blocked by Leo Nani.
Tasdemir is pressed up against the cage. Leo Nani has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tasdemir down to the mat. Tasdemir avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Leo Nani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tasdemir swings wildly with an uppercut but Leo Nani uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tasdemir swings wildly with an uppercut but Leo Nani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tasdemir has a couple of punches blocked by Leo Nani.
Leo Nani drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tasdemir.
Tasdemir misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leo Nani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leo Nani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tasdemir misses with a punch on the inside.
Leo Nani wants to take the fight to the mat but Tasdemir manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tasdemir misses with the head strike.
Tasdemir has a couple of punches blocked by Leo Nani.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leo Nani.
Leo Nani is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tasdemir misses with some punches.
Tasdemir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leo Nani blocking some punches.
Tasdemir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leo Nani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Tasdemir fails to land.
Tasdemir throws a head punch that misses.
Tasdemir throws a punch but it's blocked by Leo Nani.
Tasdemir swings wildly with an uppercut but Leo Nani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tasdemir misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tasdemir.
Tasdemir misses with some punches.
Leo Nani can't get the takedown.
Tasdemir misses with a punch on the inside.
Tasdemir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tasdemir throws a punch but it's blocked by Leo Nani.
Leo Nani has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tasdemir avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Leo Nani seems to have recovered his senses.
Tasdemir misses with a short punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leo Nani tries for a takedown but Tasdemir manages to get underhooks.
Leo Nani is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tasdemir lands a left hand.
Leo Nani is looking for a takedown.
Tasdemir working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mehmed Tasdemir dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Leo Nani tries to keep at a distance but Tasdemir has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tasdemir lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tasdemir prevents the takedown attempt.
Leo Nani drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tasdemir gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Leo Nani looking for a takedown.
Mehmed Tasdemir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avgua Siav Leo Nani.
Tasdemir lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mehmed Tasdemir has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Leo Nani is working for takedown but Tasdemir is calmly controlling the position for now.
Leo Nani has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tasdemir is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tasdemir creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Leo Nani with a big uppercut! Leo Nani tries to clinch up but Tasdemir pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Leo Nani to the mat! Leo Nani covers up and Tasdemir unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mehmed Tasdemir!
Mehmed Tasdemir decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Goji Kano (ranked 2744 p4p, 260 weight class) and Azriel Pandens (ranked 1519 p4p, 172 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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157 lbs
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150 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Goji Kano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Azriel Pandens!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kano goes for a double leg but Pandens avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pandens continues to drive forward.
A left lands for Pandens.
Kano shoots in but no luck this time.
Kano fails with the takedown
and Pandens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Goji Kano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pandens.
Kano walks into a left hand.
A shot to the liver by Pandens. Beautiful body shot.
Donk. Pandens catches Kano right on the button with a cross.
Goji Kano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pandens lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kano at a distance.
Kano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pandens paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pandens. That's going to slow Kano down.
Kano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pandens catches Kano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kano shoots in but Pandens avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pandens cracks Kano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kano is rocked!
Pandens scoring well with a low kick there.
Oh Kano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kano sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pandens drops Kano with a big left hand! Kano is injured, injured bad! Pandens jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Azriel Pandens!
Azriel Pandens is the new featherweight champion!
Azriel Pandens decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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