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Madness Fright Night 10 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Judah Priest (ranked 6630 p4p, 535 weight class) and Marcus Hagler (ranked 6988 p4p, 549 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Judah Priest!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Hagler!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Hagler as Priest shoots in.
Priest has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Priest misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hagler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hagler keeps the fight on the outside.
Marcus Hagler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Priest looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hagler is fending him off so far but Priest persists. Nope, Hagler circles away and we're back to standing.
Hagler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Priest takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hagler tries to clinch but Priest moves out of range.
Priest shoots in but Hagler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Judah Priest. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Priest falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Hagler to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hagler blocks a head kick by Priest.
Hagler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hagler thuds his right hand into Priest's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Priest has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hagler.
Marcus Hagler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Priest takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hagler lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hagler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Priest, pushing him back against the cage.
Hagler tries to land knees in the clinch but Priest avoids the damage to the body.
Priest tries to pull guard but Hagler won't allow it.
Hagler lands with a left to the head.
Priest managing to block the knees to the body from Hagler.
Priest is trying to pull guard but Hagler turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Priest has hold of one of Hagler's legs. Hagler is fighting the takedown attempt but Priest gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Priest gets to his feet. Hagler looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Priest misses with a double jab.
Priest takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheers as Hagler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Priest doesn't seem phased though.
Priest is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hagler misses with a wild combination.
Priest misses with a takedown attempt - Hagler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hagler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Priest misses with a takedown
and Hagler counters with a stiff right hand.
Hagler tries to keep at a distance but Priest has taken the fight into the clinch.
Priest lands a takedown into guard.
Priest is looking to work some ground and pound but Hagler has wrist control.
Hagler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Priest controlling from the top position.
Hagler controls Priest momentarily but Priest frees himself.
Priest wants to pass the guard but Hagler is keeping the position.
Priest preventing the sweep.
Hagler trying to keep a closed guard but Priest is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Priest slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Priest throws an elbow that misses. Hagler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Priest's guard. Nice move by Hagler!
Priest tries to strike from the bottom.
Priest controlling the position.
Priest has his feet on Hagler's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Priest tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hagler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Priest scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hagler explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Hagler dominated that round.
That's time! Priest's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hagler gets through Priest's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Priest has Hagler pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hagler fails to land.
Priest has Hagler pressed against the cage, preventing Hagler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hagler takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Priest pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hagler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Priest's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Hagler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Priest clinches.
Priest is looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hagler throws a head punch that misses.
Hagler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Priest tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hagler smiles and moves away.
Hagler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hagler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Priest moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hagler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hagler bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Judah Priest is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Priest throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hagler's waist but Hagler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Priest off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Judah Priest. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Priest displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hagler throws out the jab.
Hagler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hagler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Priest moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Priest tries a head kick but it misses.
Hagler cracks Priest with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hagler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hagler lands a leg kick that knocks Priest off balance momentarily.
Hagler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Priest.
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!
Priest shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hagler as he avoids it easily.
Priest shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Priest on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hagler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marcus Hagler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hagler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hagler 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.
Priest is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hagler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Priest.
Hagler has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Priest is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Priest with a poor takedown
and Hagler counters with a left and a right that stings Priest.
Hagler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hagler connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagler moves in looking to clinch but Priest pushes him off.
Priest gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hagler is trying to break free.
Priest is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hagler taking a breather.
Stalling in the clinch from Priest.
Priest has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hagler uses from the top position.
Priest keeping full guard, as Hagler tries to pass.
Hagler is looking to stand up but Priest won't let him.
Hagler trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom.
Hagler stands up from Priest's guard - Hagler perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hagler moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hagler drives through and clinches with Priest against the cage.
Priest's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hagler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Priest swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hagler misses with a hook. Priest ducked under it nicely.
Priest fails with an attempt to clinch.
Priest tries for a takedown but Hagler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Priest tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hagler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch combination from Hagler misses.
Priest takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
Priest closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hagler to the mat! Hagler manages to get full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Hagler 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hagler lands a glancing blow to the side of Priest's head.
Nice sprawl there from Hagler as Priest shoots in.
Hagler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hagler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Priest moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Priest on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hagler moves out of range as Priest throws a body kick.
Hagler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Priest.
Hagler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hagler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Priest or perhaps it was just good defense by Hagler, which made it look bad.
Hagler is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Judah Priest. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Priest fails with a takedown attempt.
Hagler now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagler scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Priest takes the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hagler pushes Priest back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hagler tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short uppercut from Hagler.
Priest pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hagler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Priest avoiding damage as Hagler throws knees to the body.
Hagler lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Priest breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Priest misses with a body shot.
Hagler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hagler wants it to stay on the feet.
Priest throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hagler.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hagler lands a head kick!
Hagler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Priest tries to clinch up.
Hagler stalks Priest and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Priest's face. Priest staggers backwards, shaken.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hagler.
Hagler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Priest moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Priest tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hagler throws out a powerful jab.
Sloppy strikes from Hagler. Those never looked like landing.
Priest feinted with a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagler throws a low kick, looking for Priest's leg but Priest calmly moves out of range.
Priest shoots in but no luck this time.
Hagler throws a counter combo.
Priest shoots for a takedown but Hagler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hagler clinches.
Hagler trying to land knees to the body.
Priest escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Priest tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Hagler does it's job there.
Priest misses with a wild combination.
Hagler cracks the inside of Priest's front leg.
Hagler tries to clinch up but Priest circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Priest swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hagler counters with a three punch combo that has Priest backing up. Priest nods at Hagler to acknowledge the strikes.
Priest takes one to the side of the head.
Priest looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Priest fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hagler to the ground. Priest is now in Hagler's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Priest throws a strike but Hagler rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hagler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Priest. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Priest looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Priest controls Hagler momentarily but Hagler frees himself.
Hagler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Priest swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marcus Hagler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Priest is trying to keep Hagler in close.
Hagler trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Hagler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hagler 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Hagler!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon (ranked 5405 p4p, 525 weight class) and Mike Francisco (ranked 7029 p4p, 588 weight class). Mike Francisco will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ White 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Francisco!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Francisco tries to sprawl but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon thows a huge punch but Francisco dodges it nicely.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Francisco is trying to maintain the position but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Francisco pushes Jaxon Flaxon Waxon off looking to stand but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon dives back in and keeps control.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands strikes from half guard.
Francisco is trying to stand.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Francisco is rocked!
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Francisco! More strikes land and this one is all over! Jaxon Flaxon Waxon jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mankar Camoran (ranked 3882 p4p, 348 weight class) and Pyotr Povetkin (ranked 6270 p4p, 459 weight class). Pyotr Povetkin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 New York, Mankar Camoran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pyotr Povetkin!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Povetkin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Camoran is fending him off so far but Povetkin persists. Nope, Camoran circles away and we're back to standing.
Povetkin moves into range and clinches up with Camoran.
Povetkin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Camoran gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Camoran is pressed up against the cage. Povetkin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Camoran down to the mat. Camoran avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mankar Camoran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pyotr Povetkin.
Povetkin shoots and misses
and Camoran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Pyotr Povetkin has been cut.
Povetkin misses with a takedown
and Camoran counters with a nice right hand that sends Povetkin toppling to the canvas! Povetkin scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Camoran finish him?!
Povetkin is rocked!
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!
Camoran shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Povetkin takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Camoran sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Povetkin bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mankar Camoran!
Mankar Camoran seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Pyotr Povetkin had this to say: 'I slept with his wife'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eno Hlaalu (ranked 4208 p4p, 179 weight class) and Bjj Catch Wrestler (ranked 4367 p4p, 184 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eno Hlaalu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bjj Catch Wrestler!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hlaalu throws out a loose jab but Catch Wrestler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Catch Wrestler wants to counter with a clinch but Hlaalu pushes him away.
Catch Wrestler misses with a hook to the body
and Hlaalu counters with a straight right hand.
Bjj Catch Wrestler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Catch Wrestler tries to clinch but Hlaalu moves out of range.
Hlaalu is looking to counter punch.
Catch Wrestler is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Catch Wrestler shoots in for a double leg but Hlaalu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Catch Wrestler looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Catch Wrestler seems to be working for a kimura but Hlaalu defends the submission attempt.
Hlaalu is refusing to be controlled, as Catch Wrestler sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Catch Wrestler is working for a kimura but Hlaalu is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlaalu looking for submissions off his back.
Hlaalu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hlaalu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Hlaalu.
Catch Wrestler working away.
Hlaalu tries to improve position but can't.
Catch Wrestler is trying to get an arm triangle but Hlaalu is defending well.
Hlaalu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Catch Wrestler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Catch Wrestler creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hlaalu sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hlaalu trying his best to control but Catch Wrestler has mounted him.
Hlaalu is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Catch Wrestler thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Catch Wrestler prevents Hlaalu from getting the reversal.
Hlaalu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Catch Wrestler on the ground.
Catch Wrestler jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hlaalu manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Catch Wrestler tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hlaalu is looking for a sweep.
Catch Wrestler is looking to take a break and control but Hlaalu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hlaalu is looking for a sweep.
Hlaalu is working hard here to advance position.
Catch Wrestler tries for a kimura but Hlaalu is defending well.
Hlaalu can't do much from the bottom here.
Hlaalu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Catch Wrestler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Catch Wrestler tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Catch Wrestler has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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!
Catch Wrestler tries to advance to mount but Hlaalu denies him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hlaalu is looking for a sweep.
Hlaalu is trying to control Catch Wrestler's posture but Catch Wrestler avoids it.
Catch Wrestler advances to full mount.
Hlaalu is working to get back to half guard.
Hlaalu has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Catch Wrestler controlling well, preventing Hlaalu from escaping the position.
Catch Wrestler patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Hlaalu tries to break free.
Catch Wrestler looking for the RNC.
Hlaalu is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hlaalu defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Catch Wrestler is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hlaalu trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Catch Wrestler is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hlaalu defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Catch Wrestler avoiding Hlaalu 's attempts to control his hands.
Hlaalu is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Catch Wrestler is persistently looking for the submission but Hlaalu is defending it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjj Catch Wrestler dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Catch Wrestler falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Hlaalu counter with a right hand.
Hlaalu has managed to clinch.
Hlaalu lands with a light punch inside.
Hlaalu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Hlaalu.
Catch Wrestler jumps guard but Hlaalu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hlaalu lands a body shot.
Hlaalu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Catch Wrestler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Catch Wrestler is trying to pull guard but Hlaalu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Eno Hlaalu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Catch Wrestler.
Hlaalu digs a right hand into Catch Wrestler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Catch Wrestler's gas tank.
Hlaalu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hlaalu lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Hlaalu.
Still in the clinch, Hlaalu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hlaalu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Catch Wrestler is breathing heavily.
Catch Wrestler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hlaalu lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Hlaalu.
Hlaalu lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Hlaalu.
Hlaalu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Catch Wrestlers head.
Hlaalu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hlaalu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Hlaalu.
A short right from Hlaalu on the inside.
Nice body punch from Hlaalu - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hlaalu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hlaalu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hlaalu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Catch Wrestler backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hlaalu lands a nice shot to the body.
Catch Wrestler wants to break free but Hlaalu has control.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hlaalu.
Hlaalu is working Catch Wrestler over against the cage.
Hlaalu pushes Catch Wrestler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Hlaalu.
Hlaalu presses Catch Wrestler against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hlaalu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hlaalu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hlaalu lands a nice uppercut.
Catch Wrestler is looking to take this one to the mat.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hlaalu.
A left hand lands to the body for Hlaalu.
Catch Wrestler takes a shot to the head.
Hlaalu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Catch Wrestler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hlaalu smiles and moves away.
Hlaalu digs a good hook to Catch Wrestler's body.
Hlaalu digs a good body shot into Catch Wrestler's ribs.
Catch Wrestler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Catch Wrestler bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hlaalu tries to buck Catch Wrestler off but Catch Wrestler is having none of it.
Hlaalu wants to control but Catch Wrestler postures up.
Catch Wrestler looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hlaalu is trying to improve his position.
Hlaalu manages to get back to half guard.
Hlaalu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hlaalu looking to control but Catch Wrestler passes into half guard.
Hlaalu looking for submissions off his back.
Bjj Catch Wrestler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hlaalu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler is looking for a kimura but Hlaalu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Catch Wrestler to get the leverage.
Catch Wrestler tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hlaalu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hlaalu is doing well to control the position and prevent Catch Wrestler from advancing to side control.
Catch Wrestler seems to be working for a kimura but Hlaalu defends the submission attempt.
Hlaalu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hlaalu wants to get back to full guard.
Catch Wrestler wants to take a breather but Hlaalu is having none of it.
Hlaalu actively working from the bottom here.
Catch Wrestler moves into full mount! Hlaalu won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eno Hlaalu dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
Catch Wrestler avoids the body shot from Hlaalu.
Hlaalu misses with a straight right.
Catch Wrestler changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hlaalu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hlaalu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hlaalu manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hlaalu tries to pass to full mount but Catch Wrestler defends it.
Hlaalu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Catch Wrestler sees it coming and defends easily.
Catch Wrestler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Catch Wrestler is on top in guard.
Hlaalu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hlaalu keeping full guard, as Catch Wrestler tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hlaalu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Catch Wrestler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hlaalu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hlaalu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hlaalu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Catch Wrestler passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Catch Wrestler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hlaalu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position but Hlaalu is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hlaalu tries to buck Catch Wrestler off but Catch Wrestler is having none of it.
Catch Wrestler working away.
Catch Wrestler has an Americana. Hlaalu didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Catch Wrestler is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Catch Wrestler hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bjj Catch Wrestler!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Demarcus Jackson (ranked 3364 p4p, 162 weight class) and Dewey Decimal (ranked 4368 p4p, 185 weight class). Dewey Decimal has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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136 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Demarcus Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dewey Decimal!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decimal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Decimal on the inside.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Decimal is struggling to control the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Decimal.
Decimal controlling the action here for a moment.
Decimal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Decimal misses with a punch on the inside.
Decimal misses with the head strike.
Decimal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Decimal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Come on Decimal - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Decimal working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decimal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Decimal misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Decimal.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Decimal holds him up against the cage and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet.
Decimal swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Decimal working aggressively here.
Decimal stalling in the clinch.
Decimal swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Decimal misses with some punches.
Jackson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Decimal misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Decimal.
Jackson blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decimal throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Decimal scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Decimal.
Jackson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demarcus Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Decimal misses with a punch on the inside.
Decimal pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Decimal won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
A head punch on the inside from Decimal fails to land.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jackson.
Jackson tries to circle away but Decimal has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decimal misses with a punch on the inside.
Decimal is struggling to control the position.
Decimal throws a head punch that misses.
Decimal throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Decimal misses with the head strike.
Decimal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Decimal scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Decimal has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Decimal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Decimal slows down the pace here.
Decimal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Decimal swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decimal misses with some punches.
Decimal working aggressively here.
Decimal lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decimal stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jackson successfully pulls guard.
Jackson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at 3Band MMA ($800/week) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Decimal would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Decimal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Decimal is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Decimal tries to stand but Jackson is controlling from the bottom.
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dewey Decimal dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Decimal has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Decimal smiles and moves away.
Jackson lands a lovely overhand right.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Decimal circles away.
Decimal clinches.
Decimal has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
A nice left hand lands by Decimal.
Decimal swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decimal stalls.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Decimal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decimal lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson jumps guard but Decimal stands there with Jackson around his waist. Jackson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Decimal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Decimal stalling.
Decimal lands a nice uppercut.
Decimal stalling the fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Decimal.
A short left from Decimal.
Jackson is rocked!
Jackson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demarcus Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Decimal blocks with his arms.
Decimal blocks an elbow strike from Jackson.
Decimal throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Decimal just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
Decimal effectively controlling the action here.
Decimal slowing the pace effectively.
Decimal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decimal misses with some punches.
Decimal has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Decimal throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but Decimal turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Decimal misses with the head strike.
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Decimal clinches up against the cage.
Decimal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Decimal slows down the pace here.
Decimal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Decimal manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Decimal swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Decimal is blocking nicely.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Decimal keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Decimal.
Decimal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Decimal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson pulls guard successfully.
Decimal would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking for a triangle but Decimal pushes his legs off easily.
Decimal would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Decimal defends easily.
Decimal wants to stand but Jackson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Decimal defends well.
Decimal is looking to stand up but Jackson won't let him.
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Decimal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dewey Decimal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Decimal closes the distance and clinches.
Decimal misses with some punches.
Decimal blocking some punches.
Jackson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Decimal gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Decimal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Decimal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Decimal lands an uppercut.
Decimal stalling in the clinch.
Decimal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decimal will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jackson up against the cage.
Decimal has Jackson pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to circle away but Decimal has him pinned against the cage.
Decimal lands with a left to the head.
Decimal stalling.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dewey Decimal.
Decimal clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.
Decimal swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Decimal leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Decimal backwards.
Decimal working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Decimal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Decimal has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Decimal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson looking to slow down the pace here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Decimal misses with the head strike.
Jackson letting Decimal take a breather here.
Decimal misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Decimal fails to land.
Jackson pulls guard successfully.
Decimal tries to stand but Jackson is controlling from the bottom.
Jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Decimal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decimal wants to stand but Jackson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Decimal defends it easily.
Jackson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Decimal wants to get up but he can't break Jackson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Decimal stands up and waves to Jackson to follow him.
Decimal moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
Decimal working aggressively here.
Dewey Decimal seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Decimal has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Decimal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Decimal manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Decimal lands with a short shot to the head.
Decimal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Decimal misses with some punches.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Demarcus Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Decimal effectively controlling the action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Decimal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Decimal lands an uppercut.
Decimal lands with a light punch inside.
Decimal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dewey Decimal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Decimal 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dewey Decimal!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bryson Pico (ranked 3327 p4p, 161 weight class) and Jose Pacheco (ranked 6040 p4p, 226 weight class). Pico comes to the cage accompanied by Lowkey - G-Eazy. Jose Pacheco looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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27
143 lbs
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35
140 lbs
11 - 20 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bryson Pico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Jose Pacheco!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacheco throws a body shot but no joy.
Pico bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Pacheco prevents Pico from improving position.
Pico is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Pico decides to take the fight back to the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pico darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pacheco won't allow Pico to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pico tries to stand and escape but Pacheco is controlling the position.
Pico content to control rather than advance.
Pico lands with a punch from half guard.
Pico is thwarting Pacheco's attempts to control the position.
Pico is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pacheco is trying to get back to full guard.
Pacheco is concentrating on defense, preventing Pico from advancing position.
Pico looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pacheco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pico takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pico trying to mount his opponent but Pacheco defends it.
Pacheco controlling the position well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pico is trying to work for a kimura but Pacheco is defending well.
Pico is looking to advance position but Pacheco won't allow it.
Pico is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pico controlling the pace.
Pico's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pacheco closes the distance and clinches.
Pico tries for a takedown but Pacheco manages to get underhooks.
Pacheco tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pico jumps guard and drags Pacheco to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pacheco has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Pico to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Pacheco is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Pico pulls down on the head and he's put Pacheco to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bryson Pico!
During a confident post fight interview, Bryson Pico thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerry Adamson (ranked 2452 p4p, 256 weight class) and Goldilocks SigmaBear (ranked 3025 p4p, 298 weight class). Gerry Adamson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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260 lbs
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gerry Adamson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Goldilocks SigmaBear!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SigmaBear fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adamson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. SigmaBear doesn't seem bothered though.
SigmaBear loads up on a big right hand but Adamson slips the punch.
SigmaBear gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Adamson prevents a body shot from SigmaBear.
SigmaBear holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Adamson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
SigmaBear trying to control but Adamson is working from the bottom.
SigmaBear controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SigmaBear wanted to stand there but Adamson had control of the position.
Adamson is controlling SigmaBear's posture.
SigmaBear stopping the sweep attempt from Adamson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SigmaBear 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.
Adamson looking to hit a scissor sweep but SigmaBear is one step ahead there.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
SigmaBear wants to pass the guard but Adamson is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Adamson rushes SigmaBear and presses him up against the cage.
Adamson letting SigmaBear take a breather here.
Stalling in the clinch from SigmaBear.
The crowd are getting on SigmaBear's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
SigmaBear prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
SigmaBear is struggling to control the position.
SigmaBear lands a body shot.
SigmaBear tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
SigmaBear is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Adamson is keeping busy.
I was talking to Adamson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch on the inside from SigmaBear fails to land.
Adamson is trying to pull guard but SigmaBear has him pressed against the cage.
SigmaBear misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, SigmaBear creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
SigmaBear lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adamson backwards.
SigmaBear stalling in the clinch.
Adamson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
SigmaBear rushes Adamson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as SigmaBear takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adamson cracks SigmaBear with a nice body shot.
SigmaBear swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adamson blocks a body shot from SigmaBear.
Adamson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerry Adamson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
SigmaBear leaning his opponent against the cage.
SigmaBear working aggressively here.
SigmaBear pushes Adamson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adamson.
Adamson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as SigmaBear walks away with a smile on his face. Adamson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Adamson tries to keep at a distance but SigmaBear has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from SigmaBear fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adamson is trying to break the clinch but SigmaBear is controlling him.
SigmaBear misses with a hook to the ribs.
SigmaBear has a couple of punches blocked by Adamson.
Nice body punch from SigmaBear.
SigmaBear tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adamson's elbow.
Adamson jumps guard but SigmaBear stands there with Adamson around his waist. Adamson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Adamson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics SigmaBear uses from the top position.
SigmaBear passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Adamson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Adamson tries to get out of the position.
SigmaBear is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Adamson's shoulder. That is not cool.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goldilocks SigmaBear 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.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Adamson as SigmaBear tries to tie him up.
SigmaBear lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Adamson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adamson walks into a stiff left hand from SigmaBear.
SigmaBear tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adamson was well out of range. Poor timing from SigmaBear.
Adamson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has SigmaBear pinned against the cage. SigmaBear gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
SigmaBear wants to counter with a clinch but Adamson pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SigmaBear is looking to clinch.
SigmaBear swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from SigmaBear as Adamson shoots in.
Adamson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adamson throws a head kick that misses.
SigmaBear tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
SigmaBear misses with a punch to the body.
Adamson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. SigmaBear just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerry Adamson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
SigmaBear tries a body shot but Adamson blocks it.
Adamson is trying to drag SigmaBear to the mat but SigmaBear just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
SigmaBear misses with some punches.
SigmaBear tries a body shot but Adamson blocks it.
SigmaBear lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
SigmaBear working aggressively here.
Adamson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adamson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SigmaBear has closed the distance and engaged Adamson in a clinch.
SigmaBear has Adamson pushed against the cage.
SigmaBear swings away with an uppercut that misses.
SigmaBear misses with a hook from the clinch.
SigmaBear misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adamson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as SigmaBear walks away with a smile on his face. Adamson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
SigmaBear has Adamson up against the cage in a clinch.
SigmaBear misses with some punches.
SigmaBear controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from SigmaBear fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adamson blocks an uppercut.
SigmaBear gets through Adamson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
It looks like Gerry Adamson has been cut.
Adamson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adamson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Adamson breaks from the clinch.
Adamson slips a jab from SigmaBear.
Goldilocks SigmaBear is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adamson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Adamson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
SigmaBear gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
SigmaBear lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
SigmaBear working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adamson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SigmaBear misses with a punch to the body.
SigmaBear pressing his opponent against the cage.
SigmaBear goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
SigmaBear is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
SigmaBear trying to control the position but instead, Adamson has worked for underhooks and has pushed SigmaBear into the cage.
SigmaBear misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adamson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by SigmaBear after a bit of a struggle.
SigmaBear working aggressively here.
Adamson blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goldilocks SigmaBear showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gerry Adamson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
SigmaBear loads up on a big right hand but Adamson slips the punch.
Adamson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Adamson misses with a body kick.
Adamson shoots in looking for a takedown but SigmaBear manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Adamson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A slow jab from SigmaBear misses its intended target.
Adamson throws a big counter combination but SigmaBear scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Adamson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from SigmaBear.
Adamson looks for a takedown but SigmaBear sprawls well.
SigmaBear steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Adamson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerry Adamson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adamson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
SigmaBear throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adamson avoids the body shot from SigmaBear.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Adamson moves away from the strike by SigmaBear.
SigmaBear closes the distance and pushes Adamson back into the cage.
SigmaBear misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamson takes a shot to the head.
Adamson is looking to control SigmaBear's arms but SigmaBear gets an underhook and turns him. Now Adamson has his back to the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
SigmaBear swings wildly with an uppercut but Adamson uses good head movement to avoid it.
SigmaBear lands with a left to the head.
SigmaBear swings away with an uppercut that misses.
SigmaBear misses with the head strike.
SigmaBear slows down the pace here.
SigmaBear is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Adamson jumps guard but SigmaBear turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adamson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adamson blocks a body shot from SigmaBear.
Adamson stalling against the cage.
SigmaBear tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
SigmaBear fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
SigmaBear stalling against the cage.
SigmaBear tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adamson is pushing SigmaBear up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
SigmaBear misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adamson tries for a takedown. No joy.
SigmaBear leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adamson goes for a takedown in the clinch but SigmaBear prevents it.
SigmaBear stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right hand to the side of the head by SigmaBear.
SigmaBear has a couple of punches blocked by Adamson.
Adamson takes a shot to the head.
SigmaBear is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Adamson drops down looking for an ankle pick but SigmaBear pulls his leg out and moves away.
SigmaBear fails with an attempt to clinch.
Adamson is looking to counter the offense by SigmaBear and move into the clinch.
SigmaBear closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SigmaBear lands a hook to the side of the head.
SigmaBear dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Adamson blocks an uppercut.
SigmaBear struggles to land a body shot inside as Adamson controls his hands.
SigmaBear is stalling here.
SigmaBear swings wildly with an uppercut but Adamson uses good head movement to avoid it.
SigmaBear misses with a punch to the body.
SigmaBear has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
SigmaBear working aggressively here.
Adamson fails to pull guard.
SigmaBear leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gerry Adamson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goldilocks SigmaBear seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Adamson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with SigmaBear's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goldilocks SigmaBear comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well SigmaBear 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Goldilocks SigmaBear!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Southern Goon (ranked 2196 p4p, 246 weight class) and Brandin Duncan (ranked 3731 p4p, 385 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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160 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Southern Goon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brandin Duncan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Goon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Duncan feints the counter takedown.
Duncan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Duncan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goon.
Duncan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Goon lands a jab to Duncan's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Duncan's hands.
It looks like Brandin Duncan has been cut.
Duncan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goon throws a looping overhand right but Duncan ducks down to avoid it.
Duncan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Goon misses with an uppercut.
Duncan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Duncan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goon misses with a body shot.
Goon is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Goon scores with a body shot.
Duncan avoids the body shot from Goon.
And Duncan tries to counter it with a takedown but Goon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A left lands for Goon.
Goon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Duncan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Goon is looking for a sweep. Duncan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Duncan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Duncan is trying to work for a kimura but Goon is defending well.
Duncan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Duncan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duncan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Goon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Goon is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duncan maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Goon could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Duncan has cracked it and Goon is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Duncan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brandin Duncan!
After the fight, Brandin Duncan was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Travis Mitchell (ranked 2060 p4p, 257 weight class) and Mason Norris (ranked 1822 p4p, 235 weight class). Mason Norris acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Travis Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mason Norris!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mitchell.
Jab by Mitchell.
Good standup being displayed there by Norris as he connects with a hook.
Norris throws a low kick but Mitchell avoids it.
Mitchell looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've been hearing reports that Mitchell has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Norris punishes Mitchell's body with a nice straight punch.
Mitchell ducks under a wild hook from Norris.
Norris clinches with his opponent.
Mitchell takes a shot to the head.
Mitchell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Norris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mitchells head.
It looks like Travis Mitchell has been cut.
Mitchell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mitchell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mitchell wants a takedown but no success here.
Mitchell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mitchell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Norris as Mitchell tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norris.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mitchell.
Norris can't find room to land a body shot as Mitchell controls the action.
Mitchell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Norris.
Norris wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Norris creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mitchell's defenses.
Mitchell misses with a punch on the inside.
Norris wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mitchell throws a head punch that misses.
Norris misses with a body punch.
Norris lands a shoulder strike.
Norris blocks an uppercut.
Mitchell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mitchell has Norris pressed against the cage, preventing Norris from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mitchell throws a punch but it's blocked by Norris.
Mitchell blocking some punches.
Mitchell blocks a body shot from Norris.
Norris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell cracks Norris with a good jab.
Mitchell misses with a few strikes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Mitchell as he connects with a hook.
Norris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mitchell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norris.
Mitchell throws a body punch but Norris moves out of range.
Mitchell moves away from the strike by Norris.
Norris clinches up against the cage.
Norris is looking to control Mitchell's arms but Mitchell gets an underhook and turns him. Now Norris has his back to the cage.
Norris fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norris.
Norris misses with a punch to the body.
Norris has Mitchell pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mitchell fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Norris scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris misses with a punch on the inside.
Mitchell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
Mitchell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Norris.
Norris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mitchell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mitchell slips a straight right by Norris.
An attempted straight right counter from Mitchell misses the target.
Norris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mitchell manages to avoid it.
Norris ducks under a wild hook from Mitchell.
Norris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mitchell.
A swing and a miss from Mitchell.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mitchell. Norris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Norris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A telegraphed right hand from Mitchell misses the target.
Mitchell blocks a leg kick.
Norris tries to close the distance and clinch but Mitchell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mitchell cracks a nice hook into Norris's ribs.
Mitchell scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell checks a leg kick.
Norris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Norris.
Mitchell connects with the punch.
Norris tries to move into range but Mitchell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mitchell throws a body shot but no joy.
Norris misses with a looping left.
Mitchell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Norris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Norris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mitchell.
Norris checks a leg kick.
Norris looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Norris scores with a head kick.
Travis Mitchell's cut is getting worse.
Norris digs a good hook to Mitchell's body.
Mitchell shoots in but Norris avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mason Norris will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Travis Mitchell's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Norris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mitchell manages to avoid it.
Norris scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mitchell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Norris's head backwards.
Good standup being displayed there by Norris as he connects with a hook.
Norris comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Norris misses with a looping left.
Norris throws a lazy right hand but Mitchell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Norris stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mitchell.
Norris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Norris tries to keep at a distance but Mitchell has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Norris.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norris lands a nice uppercut.
Mitchell misses with the head strike.
Mitchell misses with the head strike.
Norris comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Norris throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris can't find room to land a body shot as Mitchell controls the action.
Norris is looking to break free of the clinch but Mitchell has double underhooks.
Norris looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Norris lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Norris throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Mitchell on the inside.
Mitchell prevents a body shot from Norris.
Mitchell has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Norris regains guard immediately.
Mitchell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mitchell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Norris works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mitchell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Norris is keeping the position for now.
Mitchell 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mitchell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mitchell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris wants to stand but Mitchell is controlling the position.
Norris preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mitchell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Norris wants to get back to his feet but Mitchell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mitchell throws a big elbow that misses.
Mitchell looking to sit in guard and control but Norris gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mitchell is controlling Norris's posture.
Mitchell controls Norris momentarily but Norris frees himself.
Norris must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell wants to sweep here but Norris controlling him for the moment.
Norris is looking to stand up but Mitchell won't let him.
Norris stopping the sweep attempt from Mitchell.
Norris has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mitchell is proving hard to escape from.
Mitchell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mason Norris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Norris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Norris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mitchell throws a body punch but Norris moves out of range.
Norris throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mitchell.
Norris throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mitchell misses with a body shot.
Norris needs to keep his hands up - Mitchell had a free shot at his head there.
Mitchell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norris.
Mitchell misses with a takedown attempt - Norris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Norris blocks the body kick.
Mason Norris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mitchell throws a hook but Norris avoids it easily.
Norris fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mitchell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Norris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mitchell throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norris misses with a low kick.
Mitchell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Norris scores with a jab to the body.
Norris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Norris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Travis Mitchell's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Norris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mitchell.
Mitchell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norris was well out of range. Poor timing from Mitchell.
Norris is trying to counter with his kicks.
Mason Norris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mitchell ducks under a wild hook from Norris.
Norris takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Norris fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mitchell is out of range.
Mitchell throws a hook but Norris blocks it.
Mitchell misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Mitchell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Norris leaves Mitchell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Norris connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mitchell was well out of range. Poor timing from Norris.
Norris wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Mitchell misses the target.
Norris throws a big shot that misses.
Mitchell drops down looking for a counter takedown but Norris sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris throws out a loose jab but Mitchell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mitchell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Norris misses with an uppercut.
Mitchell misses with an uppercut. Norris saw that one coming.
Norris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mitchell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norris.
Norris throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good exchange - Mitchell coming out on top.
Mitchell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Mitchell. Beautiful body shot.
Nice shot lands for Mitchell.
Norris throws a leg kick but Mitchell checks it.
Mitchell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mitchell throws a hook but Norris blocks it.
Mitchell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Norris momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norris throws out a loose jab but Mitchell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mitchell avoids the body shot from Norris.
Mitchell attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mitchell staying out of range there.
Norris connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Norris scores with a shot to the body.
Mitchell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Norris.
Norris wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Norris takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mitchell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice body kick from Mitchell.
Mitchell doesn't manage to clinch there - Norris circles away.
Norris throws a sloppy body shot
and Mitchell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mitchell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Norris defends it nicely.
Travis Mitchell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell gets tackled into the cage by Norris. Norris maintains the clinch.
Norris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mitchell gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Norris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mitchell stuns Norris with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Norris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mitchell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Norris can pounce on him.
Mitchell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mitchell pushes Norris up against the cage in a clinch.
Mitchell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mitchell lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Mitchell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mitchell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Norris misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell has picked Norris up - he's going for a ride! Mitchell dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
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!
Norris wants to get back to his feet.
Mitchell wants to pass the guard but Norris is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitchell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mitchell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mitchell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Norris's head.
Mitchell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Norris defending well though.
Mitchell seems to be working for a kimura but Norris defends the submission attempt.
Mitchell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Travis Mitchell.
I think Norris has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Norris!
A very excited looking Mason Norris made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Dawson (ranked 2429 p4p, 254 weight class) and Chief Foot (ranked 3939 p4p, 353 weight class). Dawson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Titanic theme. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Dawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Foot!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Foot momentarily.
It looks like Chief Foot has been cut.
Dawson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Foot misses with a punch on the inside.
Foot has a couple of punches blocked by Dawson.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dawson.
A short uppercut from Foot.
Foot pushes Dawson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Foot told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Foot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Foot lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Foot.
Foot misses with some punches.
Foot has a couple of punches blocked by Dawson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Foot.
Dawson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dawson missing with knees to the body.
Foot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foot scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dawson pushes Foot back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dawson misses with a knee to the head.
Dawson lands a knee to the body.
Foot looks winded!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dawson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson lands an elbow just above Foot 's eye.
Dawson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dawson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Foot is defending well for now.
Dawson lands a nice knee to the body.
Dawson lands an elbow inside that Foot shrugs off.
That has opened up Chief Foot's cut even more.
Dawson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dawson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Foot up against the cage.
Dawson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The cut above Chief Foot's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dawson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dawson.
Foot takes a knee to the side of the body.
Foot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dawson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
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!
Dawson looking to throw knees to the head but Foot is blocking nicely.
Dawson is stalling here.
Dawson misses with a knee to the head.
Foot takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dawson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Foot tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dawson avoids it.
Dawson lands an elbow inside that Foot shrugs off.
Chief Foot's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Dawson missing with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Dawson.
Dawson blocking some punches.
Foot avoiding damage as Dawson throws knees to the body.
Foot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Foot.
Foot tries to land knees in the clinch but Dawson avoids the damage to the body.
Dawson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dawson lands an elbow that stopped Foot in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chief Foot's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jack Dawson!
After winning the bout, Jack Dawson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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