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Madness Fright Night 21 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kai Kona (ranked 24166 p4p, 546 weight class) and Alexander Kokorin (ranked 24906 p4p, 533 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kai Kona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Kokorin!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kokorin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kokorin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kona feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kokorins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kona lands with a good body shot.
Kona scores with a hook to the body. Kokorin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kokorin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kokorin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kona turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kona fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kona feints and then cracks Kokorin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kokorin down.
Kona lands a leg kick that knocks Kokorin off balance momentarily.
Kona tests Kokorin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kokorin looks for a takedown but Kona sprawls well.
Kona throws a shot to the body.
Kokorin needs to keep his hands up - Kona had a free shot at his head there.
Kona scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kokorin is rocked!
Kona definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kona jabs at Kokorin's body.
Kokorin is still on wobbly legs! Can Kona finish him?
Kokorin is holding his hands too far apart here. Kona throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Kokorin is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kai Kona!
A very excited looking Kai Kona 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Ilpo Saarela (ranked 5459 p4p, 399 weight class) and Sean O Sullivan (ranked 5590 p4p, 404 weight class). O Sullivan has chosen Tool - Invincible as his entrance music. Sean O Sullivan is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilpo Saarela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sean O Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Sullivan lands a body shot.
O Sullivan jabs Saarela right on the nose. Saarela blinks but takes it well.
O Sullivan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saarela moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
O Sullivan digs a good body shot into Saarela's ribs.
Saarela avoids the body shot from O Sullivan.
O Sullivan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Saarela looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Sullivan prevents Saarela from escaping the position.
O Sullivan is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Saarela's coaches at Blanc Fitness 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.
Saarela wants to get back to his feet but O Sullivan drags him back down.
O Sullivan stands up and beckons Saarela to his feet.
O Sullivan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
O Sullivan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saarela at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saarela throws a body punch but O Sullivan moves out of range.
O Sullivan lands with a cross.
O Sullivan lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saarela. O Sullivan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saarela connects with a nice looking jab.
O Sullivan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
O Sullivan slips under a jab from Saarela.
Saarela lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ilpo Saarela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saarela is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Sullivan.
Saarela takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
O Sullivan thuds a left hand into Saarela's body.
O Sullivan doesn't manage to clinch there - Saarela circles away.
Saarela works O Sullivan's body with a nice hook.
O Sullivan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saarela.
O Sullivan just misses with a punch to the body.
O Sullivan misses with a hook. Saarela ducked under it nicely.
As O Sullivan looks to move away, Saarela throws a big counter combo but O Sullivan just gets out of the way.
Saarela looks to land a left hand but O Sullivan moved out of range nicely.
O Sullivan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
O Sullivan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saarela.
O Sullivan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saarela but Saarela pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ilpo Saarela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean O Sullivan.
Saarela avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saarela lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Sullivan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saarela stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
O Sullivan swings for the body but Saarela moves out of range.
O Sullivan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Saarela rather than just go for the knockout.
Saarela misses with a body shot.
O Sullivan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
O Sullivan fails with a takedown attempt.
Saarela takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saarela clobbers O Sullivan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Left hook, right uppercut from Saarela.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saarela. O Sullivan does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Sullivan slips a straight right by Saarela.
Saarela sets himself, and O Sullivan steps forward looking for the clinch! Saarela avoids it this time.
O Sullivan just misses with a punch to the body.
Ilpo Saarela is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Sullivan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
O Sullivan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Saarela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Sullivan manages to avoid it.
Saarela looks to throw the jab but O Sullivan is out of range.
O Sullivan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saarela moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
O Sullivan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saarela sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten O Sullivan somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarela ducks right into an uppercut from O Sullivan.
O Sullivan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
O Sullivan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Saarela is fending him off so far but O Sullivan persists. Nope, Saarela circles away and we're back to standing.
Saarela's hands are dropping dangerously low here and O Sullivan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Saarela scrambles back to his feet.
Saarela misses with a straight right.
O Sullivan avoids the body shot from Saarela.
Saarela waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Sullivan.
O Sullivan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Saarela jabbing away but nothing is landing.
O Sullivan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saarela.
O Sullivan lunges at Saarela with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saarela's hand.
O Sullivan shoots for a takedown but Saarela saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
O Sullivan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Saarela rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but O Sullivan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
O Sullivan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saarela.
Some wild striking there from O Sullivan.
Saarela takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saarela throws the left hand but O Sullivan avoids the punch easily.
O Sullivan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O Sullivan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Saarela manages to escape and get back to his feet!
O Sullivan takes a swing at Saarela's ribcage but misses.
Saarela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Sullivan manages to avoid it.
Saarela misses with a two punch combination.
O Sullivan lands a really nice looking cross but Saarela seems unphased.
We've been informed that O Sullivan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Saarela takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
O Sullivan jabs at Saarela's body.
Saarela looks to land a left hand but O Sullivan moved out of range nicely.
Saarela digs a good hook to O Sullivan's body.
O Sullivan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Saarela tries to avoid it but O Sullivan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Saarela to the ground. Saarela escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saarela throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice sprawl there from Saarela as O Sullivan shoots in.
The crowd cheers as Saarela lands an impressive looking overhand right. O Sullivan doesn't seem phased though.
O Sullivan jabs at Saarela's body.
Saarela misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Sullivan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sean O Sullivan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
O Sullivan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saarela. Saarela circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
O Sullivan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Saarela defends well and O Sullivan ends up having to push Saarela into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Saarela misses with a body shot.
Sean O Sullivan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saarela takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
O Sullivan defending well as Saarela loads up on a big left hand.
O Sullivan unleashes a big counter combination but Saarela bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Saarela swinging wildly here.
O Sullivan lands a body shot.
Saarela swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saarela takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
O Sullivan scores with a hook to the body. Saarela takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
O Sullivan lands a nice looking body shot.
O Sullivan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saarela misses with a straight left.
O Sullivan dives in for a single leg takedown but Saarela sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Saarela drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Saarela throws a body shot but no joy.
O Sullivan unleashes a big counter combination but Saarela bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Saarela misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Sullivan.
O Sullivan ducks right into an uppercut from Saarela.
A jab from O Sullivan does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarela shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Saarela throws a lazy uppercut
and O Sullivan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Sullivan thuds his right hand into Saarela's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
O Sullivan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saarela moves away.
O Sullivan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saarela moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
O Sullivan moves away from the strike by Saarela.
O Sullivan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saarela moves away.
Saarela will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
O Sullivan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
O Sullivan digs a good hook to Saarela's body.
O Sullivan punishes Saarela's body with a nice straight punch.
O Sullivan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saarela looks to score with a jab to the body but O Sullivan is just out of range.
O Sullivan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Sullivan just misses with a punch to the body.
Saarela appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Saarela moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Saarela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Sullivan manages to avoid it.
Saarela misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as O Sullivan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Saarela doesn't seem phased though.
Saarela connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A combination from Saarela does no damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
O Sullivan stuns Saarela with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Saarela misses with a body shot.
Saarela walks into a left hand.
O Sullivan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
O Sullivan misses the shot to the body.
O Sullivan connects with the punch.
Saarela takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Saarela looks to score with a jab to the body but O Sullivan is just out of range.
O Sullivan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
O Sullivan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Saarela's head.
O Sullivan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by O Sullivan.
O Sullivan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saarela.
O Sullivan slips a jab and a cross from Saarela.
Saarela lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
O Sullivan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice shot lands for O Sullivan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Sullivan lands a glancing blow to the side of Saarela's head.
O Sullivan works Saarela's body with a nice hook.
O Sullivan misses with a body shot.
O Sullivan throws a one two combo.
O Sullivan scores with a one two! Saarela had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
No joy there for Saarela, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saarela looks to score with a jab to the body but O Sullivan is just out of range.
Saarela misses with a two punch combination.
Saarela misses with a few strikes there.
Saarela throws a hook but O Sullivan avoids it easily.
O Sullivan lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saarela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Sullivan manages to avoid it.
O Sullivan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
O Sullivan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saarela stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
O Sullivan shoots in but Saarela avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ilpo Saarela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean O Sullivan.
O Sullivan digs a good hook to Saarela's body.
Saarela looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
O Sullivan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saarela.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Sullivan throws a good cross that connects.
O Sullivan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
O Sullivan defending well as Saarela loads up on a big left hand.
O Sullivan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saarela stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Saarela takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A combination from O Sullivan does no damage.
O Sullivan digs a good hook to Saarela's body.
No joy there for Saarela, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saarela throws a right and a left that O Sullivan avoids nicely.
Saarela swings widly with a right hand
and O Sullivan counters with a stiff right hand.
O Sullivan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saarela at a distance.
Saarela misses the jab.
Saarela misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Sullivan.
O Sullivan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarela manages to avoid it.
O Sullivan connects with the punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saarela takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
O Sullivan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Saarela on the side of the head.
O Sullivan moves out of range as Saarela strikes.
O Sullivan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
O Sullivan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saarela.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean O Sullivan 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Saarela takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
O Sullivan throws a right hand that Saarela ducks under and follows up with a left that Saarela also avoids with ease.
Saarela misses with a wild combination.
O Sullivan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Saarelas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
O Sullivan misses with a takedown attempt - Saarela sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Saarela looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Saarela throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saarela throws a big shot that misses.
O Sullivan shoots for a takedown but Saarela saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Saarela misses with a looping right.
O Sullivan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
O Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saarela paws at him with a jab and circles away.
O Sullivan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saarela stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Saarela misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saarela throws a right hand that O Sullivan ducks under and follows up with a left that O Sullivan also avoids with ease.
O Sullivan moves away from the strike by Saarela.
O Sullivan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Saarela defends well and O Sullivan ends up having to push Saarela into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ilpo Saarela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean O Sullivan.
O Sullivan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saarela.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarela misses with a right hand
and O Sullivan counters with a left to the body.
A punch combination from O Sullivan misses.
O Sullivan tries to clinch there but Saarela circles away.
O Sullivan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saarela has time to react.
Saarela tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Sullivan was well out of range. Poor timing from Saarela.
O Sullivan takes a swing at Saarela's ribcage but misses.
O Sullivan scores with a nice strike.
O Sullivan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saarela as he jumps to the side.
Saarela misses with a wild body shot.
Saarela needs to keep his hands up - O Sullivan had a free shot at his head there.
O Sullivan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Saarela misses the shot to the body.
Nice jab there from O Sullivan.
Saarela takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saarela misses with a wild body shot.
O Sullivan fails with the takedown.
A quick step to the side and Saarela tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
O Sullivan misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Sullivan is looking to clinch but Saarela is avoiding it.
O Sullivan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Saarela fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches O Sullivan on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Sullivan. Saarela does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saarela takes a shot right to the bread basket.
O Sullivan lands a really nice looking cross but Saarela seems unphased.
O Sullivan misses with a straight left.
Saarela dodges the punch combination from O Sullivan.
O Sullivan avoids the body shot from Saarela.
Saarela ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saarela walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Saarela throws a body punch but O Sullivan moves out of range.
Saarela throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Sullivan digs a good hook to Saarela's body.
No joy there for O Sullivan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saarela takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Sullivan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
O Sullivan shoots in for a double leg but Saarela sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
O Sullivan looks for a takedown but Saarela sprawls well.
A counter left hand to the body from Saarela misses its target.
O Sullivan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saarela.
Saarela throws a jab when O Sullivan was well out of range.
Saarela throws a combination but it was largely blocked by O Sullivan.
O Sullivan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saarela stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Saarela looks to land a left hand but O Sullivan moved out of range nicely.
Sean O Sullivan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice body punch from Saarela.
O Sullivan lands the left hand.
O Sullivan scores with the left hand. Saarela knows he should have avoided that one.
Saarela throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Sullivan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saarela.
Saarela lands a jab to O Sullivan's midsection.
O Sullivan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Saarela fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saarela misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Sullivan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarela manages to avoid it.
Saarela takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
O Sullivan scores with a jab to the body.
O Sullivan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saarela doesn't seem bothered though.
Saarela misses with a shot to the body
and O Sullivan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Sullivan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Saarela wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
O Sullivan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saarela but Saarela pushes him off and we're back to square one.
O Sullivan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
O Sullivan misses with a jab, cross combination.
O Sullivan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
O Sullivan connects with a body shot that sends Saarela's belly button to the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Saarela misses its intended target.
O Sullivan misses with a wild body shot.
O Sullivan with a hook.
Ilpo Saarela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
O Sullivan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean O Sullivan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got O Sullivan 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean O Sullivan!
During a confident post fight interview, Sean O Sullivan 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Renato Augusta (ranked 4306 p4p, 427 weight class) and Kenneth Smith (ranked 3237 p4p, 355 weight class). Smith has chosen Creep as his entrance music. Kenneth Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renato Augusta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kenneth Smith!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Augusta looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Smith in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Augusta sneaks back into half guard.
Augusta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augusta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith is looking to advance position but Augusta won't allow it.
Augusta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augusta is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Augusta is defending the position.
Smith is taking a breather. Augusta says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Augusta has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Augusta is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Augusta avoid being mounted?
Smith trying to control the pace.
Smith frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
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.
Smith looking to secure an arm triangle but Augusta defends it well.
Smith looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Augusta is trying to escape the mount.
Augusta defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Augusta is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
Smith is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Augusta is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kenneth Smith!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kenneth Smith made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Mendes (ranked 6659 p4p, 497 weight class) and Jeff Fafa (ranked 4262 p4p, 407 weight class). Fernando Mendes has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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159 lbs
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fernando Mendes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeff Fafa!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendes shoots for a double leg takedown but Fafa sprawls well. He's pushed Mendes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mendes shoots and misses
and Fafa counters with a two punch combo.
Mendes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fafa has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mendes is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fernando Mendes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fafa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mendes.
Nice shot by Fafa.
Mendes shoots in but Fafa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mendes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fafa is fending him off so far but Mendes persists. Nope, Fafa circles away and we're back to standing.
Fafa thumps Mendes with a low kick.
Fafa works over Mendes's head and body with a nice combination.
Mendes misses with a takedown attempt - Fafa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mendes is breathing heavily.
Fafa scores with a one two! Mendes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fafa with a nice cross.
Mendes misses with a takedown
and Fafa counters with a nice uppercut.
Fafa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fernando Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fafa looks to land a combination. Mendes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mendes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Fafa to counter with a crisp jab.
Mendes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fafa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fafa works over Mendes's head and body with a nice combination.
Fafa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mendes 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!
Mendes tries for a takedown but Fafa circles away easily
and Fafa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fafa throws a combination. Mendes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Oh Mendes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mendes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fafa throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Mendes stumbling backwards into the cage! Mendes bounces back off the cage towards Fafa, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Fafa lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Fafa celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jeff Fafa!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Letme Bang (ranked 3136 p4p, 168 weight class) and Dewey Decimal (ranked 3177 p4p, 169 weight class). Decimal has chosen The Dewey Decimal Rap as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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140 lbs
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136 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Letme Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dewey Decimal!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bang scores with a jab to the head.
Decimal has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bang connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A telegraphed right hand from Bang misses the target.
Jab, jab by Bang - just one landing.
Bang scores with a jab to the body.
Bang lands a body shot.
Bang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bang scores with a shot to the body.
Bang throws a right and a left that Decimal avoids nicely.
Decimal flicks out a counter leg kick but Bang steps away.
Bang lands a nice hook to Decimal's body. Decimal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Bang scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bang scores with a shot to the body.
Bang is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bang scores with a jab to the head.
Nice shot lands for Bang.
Bang scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Bang.
Letme Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decimal on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bang connects with a body shot that sends Decimal's belly button to the back.
Decimal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Decimal manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Decimal releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Decimal drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bang connects with a body shot.
Bang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Decimal manages to avoid it.
Bang moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bang.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decimal needs to keep his hands up - Bang had a free shot at his head there.
Bang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Decimal moves away.
Bang is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decimal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Decimal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bang.
Bang punishes Decimal's body with a nice straight punch.
Decimal takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Decimal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bang lands a body shot.
Bang misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Decimal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bang lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bang takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bang getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Decimal on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Decimal circles away quickly and effectively.
Bang lands a nice hook to Decimal's body. Decimal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decimal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bang.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Decimal! But no joy.
Bang with a nice cross.
Decimal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bang is looking to wear down Decimal with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice jab there from Bang.
Bang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Decimal under the eye.
Bang scores with a jab.
Bang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bang is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bang closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Decimal has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bang finds it's way round the side to connect with Decimal's head.
Decimal walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Decimal was well out of range. Poor timing from Bang.
Decimal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bang tests Decimal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bang connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decimal moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Bang.
Decimal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bang working aggressively here.
Bang misses with a body punch.
Bang throws a head punch that misses.
Decimal with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Decimal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Decimal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bang connects with a right hand. Decimal shakes it off.
Decimal takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Decimal in his tracks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bang takes a swing at Decimal's ribcage but misses.
Bang lands a jab to the nose.
Bang with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Letme Bang dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jab from Bang.
Decimal needs to keep his hands up - Bang had a free shot at his head there.
Bang punishes Decimal's body with a nice straight punch.
Letme Bang is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bang. Decimal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bang lands with a nice body punch.
Bang scores with a jab. Decimal acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bang throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bang scores with a jab. Decimal acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Decimal takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Bang swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Decimal.
Bang jabs at Decimal's body.
Bang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bang lands a jab.
Letme Bang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Decimal. Decimal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Decimal fails to land with a series of punches.
Bang is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bang, as that shot connected.
Bang throws a good cross that connects.
Decimal takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Decimal drops his hands momentarily and Bang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bang swings for the body but Decimal moves out of range.
Decimal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bang, pushing him back against the cage.
Decimal working aggressively here.
Bang lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decimal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Decimal throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decimal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Decimal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bang lands a shot to the body.
Bang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Decimal can do to turn this around?
Decimal has a couple of punches blocked by Bang.
Decimal working aggressively here.
Decimal scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Bang.
Bang gets control of Decimal's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bang will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bang seems keen to control Decimal's posture.
Decimal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bang is keeping the position for now.
Decimal being controlled here momentarily.
Decimal is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decimal throwing strikes from guard but Bang blocks nicely.
Bang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Decimal stands and throws Bang's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Decimal tries to score with some ground and pound. Bang controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bang is looking to reverse the position.
Bang wants to control but Decimal postures up.
Decimal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Decimal wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bang, who protects the arm well.
Decimal working away.
Bang on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bang tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decimal throws an elbow but Bang slips to the side and avoids it well.
Decimal tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Decimal is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Decimal working away.
Decimal goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bang has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Decimal but great work by Bang.
Bang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Decimal on the ground.
Bang controls the position from side control.
Bang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Decimal keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Letme Bang dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bang lands with a right hand.
Decimal avoids the body shot from Bang.
Bang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bang scores with a jab.
Decimal fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bang moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bang throws a combination. Decimal tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Decimal has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Bang works Decimal's body with a nice hook.
Bang throws a combination. Decimal tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bang works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from Bang does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bang. Decimal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Decimal is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bang with a body shot.
Bang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Decimal was well out of range. Poor timing from Bang.
Decimal is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bang throws a right and a left that Decimal avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Decimal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Decimal tries to clinch but Bang moves out of range.
Decimal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A shot to the liver by Bang. Beautiful body shot.
Bang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A cross from Bang lands.
Bang lands with an overhand left.
Decimal takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang misses with a body shot
and Decimal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Decimal manages to avoid it.
Bang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Decimal.
And Decimal tries to counter it with a takedown but Bang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bang just misses with a punch to the body.
Bang throws a body shot but no joy.
Bang lands a glancing blow to the side of Decimal's head.
Bang throws a body shot but no joy.
Decimal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Decimal takes one to the chin there.
Decimal needs to keep his hands up - Bang had a free shot at his head there.
Bang takes a swing at Decimal's ribcage but misses.
Decimal appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Decimal misses with a wild body shot.
Bang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bang just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decimal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Decimal throws a hook but Bang avoids it easily.
Bang seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bang connects with a right hand. Decimal shakes it off.
Bang throws a one two combo.
Decimal instigates a clinch.
Bang blocking some punches.
Bang misses with a punch to the body.
Dewey Decimal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bang blocks an uppercut.
Decimal wants to take the fight to the mat but Bang manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short right from Bang on the inside.
Letme Bang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Decimal lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bang misses with a punch to the body.
Decimal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Decimal misses with a body punch.
Decimal manages to break the clinch.
Bang thuds a left hand into Decimal's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang throws a shot to the body.
Bang punishes Decimal's body with a nice straight punch.
Bang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bang stuns Decimal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bang closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bang bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Decimal's head.
Jab from Bang.
Bang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Decimal manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decimal works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bang cracks a nice hook into Decimal's ribs.
Decimal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bang.
And that's the end of the fight!
Letme Bang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bang, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:26
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:26
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Letme Bang!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Thunder (ranked 3347 p4p, 300 weight class) and Urtan Urtanson (ranked 2709 p4p, 262 weight class). Thunder 's entrance music is Thunderstruck - AcDc. A fine choice. Urtan Urtanson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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260 lbs
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250 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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Thunder !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Urtan Urtanson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Urtanson catches Thunder right on the button with a cross.
Thunder gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Urtanson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Urtanson.
Urtanson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thunder .
A short right from Urtanson.
Urtanson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Urtanson digs a right hand into Thunder 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thunder 's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Urtanson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder is trying to break the clinch but Urtanson is controlling him.
Urtanson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Urtanson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thunder is breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Urtanson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urtanson is leaning against Thunder and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Urtanson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Urtanson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Urtanson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Urtanson works on Thunder 's body with a couple of short punches.
Urtanson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thunder s head.
Urtanson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Urtanson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Urtanson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Urtanson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thunder has had enough of the clinch but Urtanson keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Urtanson on the inside.
Urtanson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Urtanson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Urtanson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thunder wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Urtanson has him pressed against the cage.
Thunder wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A shot in the inside from Urtanson.
Thunder goes for a takedown attempt but Urtanson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Thunder fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Urtanson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Thunder . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Urtanson takes the fight into the clinch.
Urtanson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thunder s head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder working hard to break the clinch.
Thunder tries to break the clinch but Urtanson is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from Urtanson.
Urtanson pushes Thunder back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Urtanson lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Urtanson.
Urtanson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Urtanson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Urtanson lands a nice uppercut.
Thunder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urtanson lands a shoulder strike.
Thunder wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Urtanson has him pressed against the cage.
Urtanson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thunder backwards.
Urtanson digs a right hand underneath Thunder 's ribcage. Thunder let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Urtanson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urtanson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Urtanson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Urtanson digs a right hand underneath Thunder 's ribcage. Thunder let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Urtanson gets through Thunder 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Urtanson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Urtanson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thunder backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urtan Urtanson 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.
Urtanson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thunder misses with a takedown
and Urtanson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thunder is rocked!
Thunder throws a leg kick that is checked
and Urtanson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Thunder is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thunder throws a sloppy head kick
and Urtanson counters with a nice uppercut.
Urtanson drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Thunder 's head, knocking him out cold! Urtanson is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Urtan Urtanson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ade Absame (ranked 2770 p4p, 150 weight class) and Bjj Catch Wrestler (ranked 2779 p4p, 151 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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20
143 lbs
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145 lbs
4 - 2 - 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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ade Absame!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bjj Catch Wrestler!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Catch Wrestler misses with a hook
enabling Absame to counter with a crisp jab.
Catch Wrestler tries for a takedown but Absame circles away easily
and Absame connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Absame.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Catch Wrestler has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Catch Wrestler changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Absame looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Absame tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Catch Wrestler wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Absame, who protects the arm well.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the action but Absame is working from the bottom.
Absame 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Catch Wrestler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Catch Wrestler tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Catch Wrestler is trying to get an arm triangle but Absame is defending well.
Catch Wrestler throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Absame manages to get back to half guard.
Absame is trying to get back to full guard.
Catch Wrestler is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Absame trying to control but Catch Wrestler postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Absame sees it coming and defends easily.
Absame is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Catch Wrestler is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Absame is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Absame blocking the ground and pound attempt from Catch Wrestler.
Absame might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Absame wants to get back to full guard.
Catch Wrestler is looking for a kimura here.
Absame is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Forge, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Catch Wrestler working Absame over with strikes.
Catch Wrestler works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Absame is trying desperately to improve position.
Catch Wrestler wants to take Absame's back but he can't do it this time.
Catch Wrestler with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Absame is in all sorts of trouble here.
Catch Wrestler with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Catch Wrestler landing strikes from the mount.
Absame tries to lock up and control but Catch Wrestler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Catch Wrestler throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Catch Wrestler breaks from Absame's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Absame tries to reverse the position but Catch Wrestler maintains control.
Catch Wrestler takes Absame's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Absame is in trouble.
Catch Wrestler patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Well, with Catch Wrestler on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Absame is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Catch Wrestler patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Absame manages to reverse the position and now he's in Catch Wrestler's guard. Nice work there by Absame.
Absame got a little sloppy there for a moment and Catch Wrestler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Absame has managed to get both his arms back between Catch Wrestler's legs - danger averted.
Absame trying to control the position from guard on top but Catch Wrestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Catch Wrestler trying to keep a closed guard but Absame is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjj Catch Wrestler dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Catch Wrestler shoots in for a double leg but Absame sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Catch Wrestler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Absame was well out of range. Poor timing from Catch Wrestler.
It looked like Absame wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Catch Wrestler throws a hook to the side of Absame's head but Absame sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Catch Wrestler shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Absame manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Catch Wrestler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Absame is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Absame is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Catch Wrestler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Absame works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Absame trying to keep a closed guard but Catch Wrestler is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Absame is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Catch Wrestler is aware though and is defending well.
Absame working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Catch Wrestler has passed into half guard!
Catch Wrestler is looking for a kimura but Absame is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Catch Wrestler to get the leverage.
Catch Wrestler looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Catch Wrestler prevents Absame from improving his position.
Bjj Catch Wrestler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Catch Wrestler is keen to just control but Absame is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Absame tries to get to full guard but Catch Wrestler has control of the leg.
Catch Wrestler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Absame doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Catch Wrestler.
Absame works his way to full guard. Good work.
Absame trying to control the position.
Absame looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Catch Wrestler passes into half guard.
Absame is defending against the submission attempts here by Catch Wrestler.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler is looking for a kimura but Absame is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Catch Wrestler to get the leverage.
Absame works his way to full guard. Good work.
Absame throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Absame 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Catch Wrestler passes Absame's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Catch Wrestler is working for a submission of some sort.
Catch Wrestler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Catch Wrestler moves into full mount! Absame won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Absame regains half guard.
Absame looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Absame is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Catch Wrestler pulls his head out easily.
Absame is looking for a sweep. Catch Wrestler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Catch Wrestler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Catch Wrestler is looking for a kimura here.
Catch Wrestler prevents Absame from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Absame avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Catch Wrestler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjj Catch Wrestler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Catch Wrestler looks to land a left hand but Absame moved out of range nicely.
Absame defending well as Catch Wrestler loads up on a big left hand.
Absame swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Absame slips a straight right by Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Absame connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Catch Wrestler throws a body shot but no joy.
Absame seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Catch Wrestler throws a poor cross that misses
and Absame counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Catch Wrestler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Absame counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Absame tries to avoid it but Catch Wrestler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Absame to the ground. Absame escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Catch Wrestler with a poor takedown
and Catch Wrestler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ade Absame has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Catch Wrestler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Absame to the mat! Absame manages to get full guard.
Absame throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Catch Wrestler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Catch Wrestler controlling the action here.
Catch Wrestler is working for a submission of some sort.
Catch Wrestler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Absame actively working from the bottom here.
Absame wants to improve his position but Catch Wrestler is controlling well.
Absame actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Catch Wrestler is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Absame to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Absame shrugs it off.
Catch Wrestler has control of Absame's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Absame regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Absame sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Catch Wrestler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Catch Wrestler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Absame is just riding it out for now. Catch Wrestler eventually gives up the hold.
Absame is looking for a sweep. Catch Wrestler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler is trying to work for a kimura but Absame is defending well.
Absame manages to get to full guard.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Absame is working from the bottom.
Bjj Catch Wrestler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Catch Wrestler has gone for a leg lock! Absame slips out almost immediately though and dives into Catch Wrestler's guard.
Absame advances position into side control!
Catch Wrestler throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Ade Absame has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Absame throws an elbow but Catch Wrestler slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Catch Wrestler is trying to control. Absame wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Absame trying to get back to full guard but Catch Wrestler takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Catch Wrestler controlling the position easily from mount.
Absame prevents Catch Wrestler from taking his back.
Catch Wrestler controlling from mount.
Absame is trying desperately to improve position.
Absame tries to improve his position but instead Catch Wrestler has taken his back!
Catch Wrestler is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bjj Catch Wrestler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Catch Wrestler 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjj Catch Wrestler!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bear Claw (ranked 2236 p4p, 228 weight class) and Alexandria OcasioCortez (ranked 2680 p4p, 259 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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26
267 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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270 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bear Claw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexandria OcasioCortez!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Claw has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Claw there as he acknowledges the shot.
Claw looks for the body kick but OcasioCortez saw that one coming.
Claw clinches with his opponent.
OcasioCortez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Claw throws a lazy head kick
letting OcasioCortez counter with a right hand.
Claw takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fighters circle momentarily. OcasioCortez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good shot there by OcasioCortez.
Nice defenses there by Claw.
OcasioCortez lands a head shot.
Claw wants to clinch.
OcasioCortez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OcasioCortez connects with a jab.
OcasioCortez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claw misses with the body kick
and OcasioCortez counters with a three punch combo that has Claw backing up. Claw nods at OcasioCortez to acknowledge the strikes.
Claw is looking to clinch.
Claw tried to score with a low kick but OcasioCortez checks it.
Claw gets cracked with a nice right hand there by OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez thuds his right hand into Claw's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Claw thows a leg kick but OcasioCortez checks it
and Claw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
OcasioCortez lands with an uppercut that bounces Claw off the cage and back into range.
Claw takes one to the chin there.
Claw tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. OcasioCortez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
OcasioCortez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Claw at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Claw misses with a shot to the body
letting OcasioCortez counter with a right hand.
OcasioCortez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Claw had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Claw throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Claw takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jab by OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
OcasioCortez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Claw's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claw throws a right and a left that OcasioCortez avoids nicely.
OcasioCortez lands a nice shot to the body.
Claw tries to clinch up but OcasioCortez circles away and keeps his distance.
Claw looking to land some kicks to the body here.
OcasioCortez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
OcasioCortez lands a jab to the head.
Claw misses with a wild combination.
Claw gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Claw looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
OcasioCortez with a jab.
Claw tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
OcasioCortez is looking for the big counter here.
Claw chopping away at his opponent's legs.
OcasioCortez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Claw back to the cage. OcasioCortez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
OcasioCortez blocks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OcasioCortez throws out a powerful jab.
Claw scoring well with a low kick there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Claw.
Claw goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
OcasioCortez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Claw on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
OcasioCortez cracks Claw with a good jab.
OcasioCortez lands with a straight right. Claw didn't see that one coming.
A clash of legs there as OcasioCortez blocks the low kick.
Claw doesn't manage to clinch there - OcasioCortez circles away.
Decent striking displayed by OcasioCortez there.
Claw throws a lazy uppercut
letting OcasioCortez counter with a right hand.
Claw tries to clinch but OcasioCortez is having none of it.
Claw takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OcasioCortez lands with a right hand.
OcasioCortez keeps the fight on the outside.
Claw tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. OcasioCortez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by OcasioCortez.
Claw falls off balance throwing a combination
and OcasioCortez counters with a crisp one two that drops Claw! OcasioCortez thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Claw to his feet! Claw is in big trouble!
Claw is rocked!
Claw throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and OcasioCortez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Claw thinking.
Oh Claw is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Claw doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Claw seems to have got his legs back now.
OcasioCortez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Claw misses with a double jab
and OcasioCortez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Claw is breathing heavily.
OcasioCortez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Claw gets cracked with a nice right hand there by OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Claw momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Claw tries to clinch but fails miserably
and OcasioCortez counters with a straight right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for OcasioCortez.
Claw misses with a head kick.
Claw throws a leg kick that is checked
and Claw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandria OcasioCortez 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.
Claw tries to clinch but OcasioCortez moves out of range.
OcasioCortez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Claw misses with a wild combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for OcasioCortez.
Claw tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
OcasioCortez scores with a jab to the body.
Bear Claw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Claw walks into a left hand.
Claw throws a body kick that misses
and Claw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Claw is predictable there
enabling OcasioCortez to counter with a crisp jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Claw.
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!
OcasioCortez lands a lovely overhand right.
Alexandria OcasioCortez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Claw circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by OcasioCortez. Claw falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for OcasioCortez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexandria OcasioCortez!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Obama Filth (ranked 2643 p4p, 252 weight class) and Kron Gracie (ranked 2270 p4p, 223 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
158 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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152 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Obama Filth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filth lands a really nice looking cross but Gracie seems unphased.
Filth misses with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control.
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Filth knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Filth, who protects the arm well.
Filth is letting Gracie control him for a moment.
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kron Gracie!
Post fight, Kron Gracie stared into the camera and said 'I'll give a choke to anyone on the roster who wants it!!!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Petersson (ranked 2062 p4p, 212 weight class) and Antonio Nagashima (ranked 2069 p4p, 213 weight class). Nagashima is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by O Rappa- Anjos pra Quem Tem Fe. 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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Excellent MT
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Petersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Nagashima!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petersson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Petersson looks to land a right hand but Nagashima moved out of range.
Petersson needs to keep his hands up - Nagashima had a free shot at his head there.
Good standup being displayed there by Nagashima as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Nagashima finds it's way through Petersson's defenses.
Petersson 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.
Nagashima avoids the body shot from Petersson.
Antonio Nagashima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagashima slips under a jab from Petersson.
Nagashima rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petersson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petersson takes the fight into the clinch.
Petersson is leaning against Nagashima and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nagashima tries to pull guard but Petersson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagashima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagashima swings wildly with an uppercut but Petersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petersson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nagashima backwards.
Petersson throws a head punch that misses.
Petersson scores with a shoulder strike.
Nagashima scores with a shot to the side of Petersson's head.
Nagashima looking to slow down the pace here.
Nagashima pulls Petersson into guard.
Petersson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nagashima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petersson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Nagashima is tightening it up a little... Petersson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Petersson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Petersson taps out! Nice BJJ there by Nagashima!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Antonio Nagashima!
An out of breath and clearly excited Antonio Nagashima thanked Sportivité for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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