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Thoroughbred Thursday VI PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Time (ranked 5219 p4p, 386 weight class) and Tony Vespuci (ranked 6699 p4p, 426 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rickson Time!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Vespuci!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Time dives in and grabs Vespuci's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vespuci pushes down on Time's head and hops out.
Vespuci stuffs the takedown attempt from Time. Time gets slowly back to his feet.
Time doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vespuci counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickson Time. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vespuci is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Time doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vespuci.
Vespuci is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Time sees it coming and defends easily.
Vespuci is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vespuci wants to pass to mount but Time is defending the position.
Time actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vespuci is looking for a kimura here.
Vespuci really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Time. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vespuci prevents Time from improving his position.
Time is trying to control but can't.
Vespuci is looking for a kimura but Time is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vespuci to get the leverage.
Time's coaches at Rio Fight Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Vespuci seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Time does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Time is looking to control Vespuci's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Time avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Time manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Time is looking to cinch up a triangle. Vespuci throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Time's body to avoid the submission. Time has instead reached around Vespuci's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Time arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rickson Time!
Rickson Time took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'thats 2 back to back baby! 2-0! glad I made good on my CFC debut and I cant wait to keep growing inside the CFC cage!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gena Lap (ranked 23570 p4p, 555 weight class) and Ferdinand Alonzo (ranked 6603 p4p, 513 weight class). Ferdinand Alonzo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gena Lap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ferdinand Alonzo!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lap drives through and clinches with Alonzo against the cage.
Alonzo has Lap pressed against the cage, preventing Lap from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alonzo tries to pull guard but Lap won't allow it.
Alonzo jumps guard.
Lap is sitting in close to Alonzo's body. Alonzo has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Lap is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Lap is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Alonzo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ferdinand Alonzo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Souza (ranked 7252 p4p, 530 weight class) and Maximilian Alexei (ranked 6643 p4p, 514 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maximilian Alexei!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Souza.
Alexei rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Souza counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Souza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Souza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Souza postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Alexei is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Souza, into his guard.
Alexei passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Souza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexei stands up.
Souza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alexei swivels and escapes.
Alexei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Souza throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alexei was covering up waiting for the punch and Souza finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Alexei is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Souza, into his guard.
Alexei avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Souza working for a triangle but Alexei defends it easily.
Souza is breathing heavily.
Alexei postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alexei is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Souza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alexei defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexei lands a couple of digs.
Alexei is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Alexei scoring with some ground and pound.
Souza has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Alexei should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Souza has tightened it up now! Alexei should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bruno Souza!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jotaro Star Platinum (ranked 6473 p4p, 537 weight class) and Mark Bunt (ranked 23334 p4p, 570 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jotaro Star Platinum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Bunt!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Star Platinum takes the fight into the clinch.
Star Platinum has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bunt uses from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bunt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Star Platinum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Star Platinum looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Star Platinum is looking for a triangle but Bunt pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunt wants to control from the top but Star Platinum keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Star Platinum will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Star Platinum is controlling Bunt's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bunt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bunt trying to control but Star Platinum is working from the bottom.
Star Platinum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Star Platinum misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Star Platinum wants to clinch.
Bunt moves into the clinch.
Bunt is trying to pull guard but Star Platinum turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bunt slows down the pace here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bunt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Star Platinum is defending well for now.
Star Platinum goes for a takedown attempt but Bunt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jotaro Star Platinum dominated that round.
That's time! Star Platinum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Star Platinum gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Star Platinum is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Star Platinum blocks a body shot from Bunt.
Bunt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Star Platinum walks away with a smile on his face. Bunt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Star Platinum drops Bunt with a beautiful combination! Bunt stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Star Platinum is looking for the KO!
Bunt is rocked!
It looks like Mark Bunt has been cut.
Star Platinum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Star Platinum lands with a right and another and another! Bunt is in big trouble! Star Platinum lands again and this time it's lights out for Bunt! A quality knockout there for Star Platinum.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jotaro Star Platinum!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Killer Instinct (ranked 6310 p4p, 502 weight class) and Jamie Oliver (ranked 4903 p4p, 455 weight class). 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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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Killer Instinct!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jamie Oliver!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Instinct has taken the fight to the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Oliver.
Oliver lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Instinct is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Oliver to keep the fight standing.
Oliver lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Instinct is trying to pull guard but Oliver turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Oliver lands with a light punch inside.
Instinct 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 Killer Instinct. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Instinct tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Oliver smiles and moves away.
Instinct is aggressively charging in as Oliver backs up avoiding any damage. Oliver tosses out a jab and Instinct runs right into it face first! Instinct is out cold! Oliver dropped down on all fours and is barking in Instinct's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jamie Oliver!
A very excited looking Jamie Oliver 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vlakan Targa (ranked 3654 p4p, 413 weight class) and Tony Stark (ranked 5513 p4p, 507 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlakan Targa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Stark!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Targa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stark circles away.
Stark fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Targa sprawls well initially but Stark persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Stark is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ground and pound from Stark.
Stark seems to be working for a kimura but Targa defends the submission attempt.
Targa is defending against the submission attempts here by Stark.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Targa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Targa is trying to maintain the position but Stark is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Targa tries to kick Stark off but Stark keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Stark working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Targa's thigh. Targa counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Stark drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Stark seems to have locked his on tight now - Targa screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Stark, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Tony Stark!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miles Baker (ranked 6645 p4p, 545 weight class) and Happy Slashensmash (ranked 24543 p4p, 578 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Happy Slashensmash enters the cage!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miles Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Happy Slashensmash!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Baker duly obliges.
Slashensmash with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Baker to score with a decent uppercut.
Baker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Slashensmash manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Baker shoots in but Slashensmash avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Baker clinches up against the cage.
Slashensmash keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baker's efforts to push away.
Baker stops a takedown attempt from Slashensmash.
Slashensmash's coach down at The Samurai - Elite Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Slashensmash's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Baker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Slashensmash gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slashensmash wants a takedown but no success here.
Baker gets underhooks to prevent Slashensmash's takedown attempt.
Miles Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Happy Slashensmash.
Slashensmash has Baker pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Slashensmash pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Baker tumbling to the mat - Slashensmash dives into Baker's guard.
Baker is wriggling around but Slashensmash manages to pass to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker tries to roll over but Slashensmash keeps him under control.
Baker wants to get back to his feet.
Slashensmash is working for a submission of some sort.
Baker tries to kick Slashensmash off but Slashensmash keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Slashensmash has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Slashensmash controlling from mount.
Slashensmash unloading with bombs!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slashensmash controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Miles Baker will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Baker darts in trying to clinch
and Slashensmash counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Slashensmash.
Baker wants to sweep here but Slashensmash controlling him for the moment.
Baker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Slashensmash content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker working a defensive guard but Slashensmash manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slashensmash taking a breather here.
Slashensmash is continuing to stall.
Baker can't do much from the bottom here.
Baker manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Slashensmash content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Slashensmash trying to control the action but Baker is working from the bottom.
Baker wants to get back to his feet.
Slashensmash is just content to waste time from the top position. Baker takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slashensmash not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Happy Slashensmash showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Baker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Slashensmash checks it well.
Baker shoots in but no luck this time.
Slashensmash with the counter takedown but Baker avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Baker.
Baker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slashensmash swivels and escapes.
Slashensmash drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Baker defends it well.
Baker tries to clinch but Slashensmash moves out of range.
Slashensmash misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Slashensmash shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Baker is trying to escape back to his feet but Slashensmash uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slashensmash scores with a couple of short elbows.
Slashensmash scores with a couple of short elbows.
A lull in the action here.
Baker gets back to half guard.
Baker wants to control but Slashensmash is keeping busy.
Slashensmash controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Baker has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Slashensmash is on him like a limpet, forcing Baker back against the cage.
Slashensmash has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Baker after a bit of a struggle.
Slashensmash drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miles Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Happy Slashensmash.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slashensmash goes for a takedown attempt but Baker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miles Baker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Baker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pupp Eye (ranked 2386 p4p, 274 weight class) and Pierce Harper (ranked 2176 p4p, 258 weight class). Pierce Harper will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Pupp Eye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pierce Harper!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eye connects with a crisp jab.
Eye ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Harper lands a head kick. Eye smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Harper doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Eye counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eye swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Harper counters with a two punch combo.
Harper shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Eye counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harper is rocked!
Eye pounces like a tiger and cracks Harper with a vicious hook! Harper is down but not out! Eye follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pupp Eye!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Smith (ranked 1418 p4p, 175 weight class) and Ademaro Dos Anjos (ranked 2068 p4p, 246 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ademaro Dos Anjos!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Ademaro Dos Anjos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Anjos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dos Anjos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dos Anjos's head.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dos Anjos momentarily.
Dos Anjos moves out of range of the strikes.
Dos Anjos tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a hook
and Dos Anjos counters with a single leg into guard. Smith didn't expect that.
Dos Anjos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dos Anjos forces his way 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!
Dos Anjos in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Smith tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Dos Anjos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ademaro Dos Anjos!
Ademaro Dos Anjos is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Ademaro Dos Anjos 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 Jimmy Fothergill (ranked 1309 p4p, 152 weight class) and Tim Duncan (ranked 1608 p4p, 176 weight class). Fothergill's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Austrian Death Machine - Get To The Choppa. Tim Duncan will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Fothergill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tim Duncan!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fothergill throws a shot from downtown. Duncan moves away and avoids it.
Duncan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Duncan slips a jab from Fothergill.
As Fothergill backs off Duncan throws a huge counter combo but Fothergill manages to avoid it all.
Duncan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fothergill circles away quickly and effectively.
Duncan blocks a jab.
Duncan unleashes a big counter combination but Fothergill bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fothergill will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Duncan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fothergill throws the left hand but Duncan avoids the punch easily.
Duncan tries a head kick but it misses.
Duncan lands a big head kick that sends Fothergill tumbling to the mat! Duncan takes a step backwards and waves Fothergill back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Jimmy Fothergill has been cut.
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!
No joy there for Duncan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Duncan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fothergill swings away with a body shot that misses
and Duncan counters with a nice uppercut.
Duncan feints a jab and as Fothergill dips his head, Duncan unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Fothergill right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Fothergill falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Duncan smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tim Duncan!
During a confident post fight interview, Tim Duncan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Jimmy Fothergill spoke after the fight, saying 'Bollocks! Sithee!'.
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