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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Reaves (ranked 4123 p4p, 350 weight class) and Matus Sestak (ranked 4162 p4p, 354 weight class). Ryan Reaves 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Reaves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matus Sestak!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reaves has managed to clinch.
Reaves taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Reaves drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sestak gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Reaves ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Reaves no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sestak is pushing down on Reaves's leg trying to pass to half guard. Reaves is fighting to maintain full guard but Sestak has managed to sneak the leg through.
Reaves is looking for a sweep. Sestak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sestak is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Reaves!
Reaves is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Reaves is trying to escape the mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sestak looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sestak thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Reaves keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sestak looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sestak thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Sestak misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Sestak sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Sestak looking to control and managing it successfully.
Reaves tries to hold on but Sestak postures up.
Sestak throwing strikes here but Reaves is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Sestak working for a submission but Reaves is keeping him at bay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reaves is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sestak thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Sestak looking to ground and pound but Reaves is blocking nicely.
Sestak with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Reaves is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sestak sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Reaves is controlling an arm, preventing Sestak from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reaves is squirming around, avoiding Sestak's attempts to control the action.
Reaves is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sestak throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Reaves tries to hold on but Sestak pushes him away.
Reaves wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sestak.
Reaves sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sestak tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reaves knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sestak seems to be looking for submissions.
Sestak not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Reaves regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sestak.
Sestak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sestak passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Sestak is looking for a kimura but Reaves is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sestak to get the leverage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sestak not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sestak passes to full mount!
Reaves working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matus Sestak dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Reaves moves into the clinch.
Reaves pulls guard effortlessly.
Reaves controlling Sestak's posture.
Sestak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reaves is keeping the position for now.
Sestak drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Reaves manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sestak has Reaves in his guard.
Reaves is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sestak controls Reaves momentarily but Reaves frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaves wants to pass the guard but Sestak is keeping the position.
Sestak looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Reaves has picked Sestak up and slammed him! Sestak can't keep hold of the triangle and Reaves manages to pass to side control!
Reaves stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Reaves fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reaves fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ryan Reaves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reaves tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sestak sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reaves somewhat.
Nice shot by Sestak.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reaves plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Reaves doesn't manage to clinch there - Sestak circles away.
And Sestak tries to counter it with a takedown but Reaves pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Reaves moves into the clinch successfully.
Sestak is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sestak taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Reaves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sestak closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Reaves looking for a takedown.
Sestak misses with a punch to the body.
Reaves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sestak tries for a takedown but Reaves manages to get underhooks.
Sestak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reaves blocks a body shot from Sestak.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sestak wants to take the fight to the mat but Reaves manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ryan Reaves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matus Sestak.
Sestak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reaves is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sestak is keeping busy.
Sestak tries for a takedown but Reaves manages to get underhooks.
Reaves has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sestak uses from the top position.
Sestak has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sestak trying to control but Reaves is working from the bottom.
Sestak is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Reaves is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Reaves has escaped and now he's on top!
Reaves content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reaves trying to control but Sestak is working from the bottom.
Sestak bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reaves's guard.
Sestak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sestak wants to control from the top but Reaves keeps moving.
Matus Sestak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reaves can't keep his opponent in guard - Sestak advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sestak is trying to control. Reaves wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sestak tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reaves knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Reaves wants to control but Sestak is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Reaves dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Reaves darts in looking for a takedown but Sestak gets double underhooks and turns Reaves into the cage.
Sestak loads up on a big right hand but Reaves slips the punch.
Sestak drives through and clinches with Reaves against the cage.
Reaves throws an elbow that misses.
Reaves tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sestak avoids it.
Reaves tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sestak smiles and moves away.
Sestak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reaves.
Sestak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sestak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reaves fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Reaves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reaves throws a combination that misses
and Sestak counters with a stiff right hand.
Reaves wants to clinch but Sestak slips to the side
and Sestak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reaves takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sestak fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reaves, pushing him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Sestak.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sestak has hold of one of Reaves's legs. Reaves is fighting the takedown attempt but Sestak gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Sestak with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reaves keeping moving, preventing Sestak from controlling successfully.
Reaves trying to control the position.
Sestak won't allow Reaves to sweep him here.
Sestak postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sestak wants to control from the top but Reaves keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sestak controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sestak looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sestak looking to sit in guard and control but Reaves gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sestak pulls Reaves in close to prevent any damage.
Sestak keeping moving, preventing Reaves from controlling successfully.
Sestak pulls Reaves in close to prevent any damage.
Reaves trying to control the position from guard on top but Sestak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sestak bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reaves's guard.
Sestak passes into half guard.
Reaves tries to kick Sestak off but Sestak keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Reaves wants to control but Sestak is keeping busy.
Sestak trying to control from half guard but Reaves is working away.
Reaves tries to roll over but Sestak keeps him under control.
Sestak throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reaves trying to control from the bottom.
Reaves won't allow Sestak to pass to mount.
Reaves is not content to let Sestak control the position.
Reaves won't allow Sestak to pass to mount.
Reaves keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sestak is looking for a kimura but Reaves is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sestak to get the leverage.
Reaves wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sestak has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sestak looking to isolate an arm here. Reaves doesn't see it coming and as Sestak extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Sestak!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matus Sestak!
Matus Sestak was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Donald Cerrone (ranked 3901 p4p, 377 weight class) and Kanan Owi (ranked 3756 p4p, 366 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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157 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donald Cerrone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kanan Owi!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cerrone rushes Owi and presses him up against the cage.
Owi looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Cerrone is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Owi to keep the fight standing.
Cerrone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Owi.
Owi is leaning against Cerrone and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Owi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Owi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cerrone backwards.
Cerrone fails to pull guard.
Cerrone changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Owi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Cerrone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cerrone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Owi was well out of range. Poor timing from Cerrone.
Cerrone looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Owi wants to sweep here but Cerrone controlling him for the moment.
Cerrone wants to control from the top but Owi keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerrone stands up from Owi's guard - Cerrone perhaps looking for a knockout.
Cerrone darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cerrone trying to mount his opponent but Owi defends it.
Cerrone with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cerrone passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Owi!
Owi is squirming around, avoiding Cerrone's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone controlling from the full mount.
Cerrone thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Cerrone wants to control the action but instead Owi gets a body lock and reverses into Cerrone's guard! Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone looking for a sweep. Not yet Cerrone, not yet.
Cerrone seems keen to control Owi's posture.
Cerrone looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Cerrone dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cerrone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Owi tries a quick counter leg kick but Cerrone is wise to it.
Cerrone throws a head kick that misses.
Cerrone backing away here, and Owi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cerrone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Owi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cerrone instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Cerrone's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Owi has a couple of punches blocked by Cerrone.
Cerrone is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Owi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Cerrone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Owi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cerrone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Owi is breathing heavily.
Owi misses with a body punch.
Cerrone blocking some punches.
Owi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cerrone breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerrone shoots in for a takedown but Owi shows good takedown defense.
Owi stuffs the takedown.
Donald Cerrone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Owi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kanan Owi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cerrone throws a right and a left that Owi avoids nicely.
Cerrone drives through and clinches with Owi against the cage.
Owi working aggressively here.
Owi can't find room to land a body shot as Cerrone controls the action.
Owi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cerrone tries for a takedown but Owi manages to get underhooks.
Owi prevents the takedown attempt.
Owi misses with a punch to the body.
Cerrone jumps guard but Owi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Owi taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone jumps guard and drags Owi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cerrone looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Owi controlling from the top position.
Owi wants to control from the top but Cerrone keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owi stopping the sweep attempt from Cerrone.
Cerrone trying to keep a closed guard but Owi is proving a slippery customer.
Owi wants to control from the top but Cerrone keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cerrone looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cerrone drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Owi keeps working.
Cerrone has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Owi!
Cerrone postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Owi looks a forlorn figure.
Cerrone tries to control but Owi wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Cerrone dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Cerrone feints and as Owi raises his hands in defense, Cerrone changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Owi keeping moving, preventing Cerrone from controlling successfully.
Cerrone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Owi can do to turn this around?
Owi looking to control.
Owi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cerrone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cerrone is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerrone trying to control but Owi is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cerrone throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Kanan Owi has been cut.
Cerrone has closed the distance and engaged Owi in a clinch.
Cerrone is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Owi to keep the fight standing.
Cerrone is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Owi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Owi throws a punch but it's blocked by Cerrone.
Cerrone changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Owi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Cerrone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cerrone drives through with a takedown into Owi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cerrone tries to free his leg and advance position but Owi is retaining full guard.
Cerrone throwing strikes from guard but Owi blocks nicely.
Cerrone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cerrone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cerrone gets to his feet - Owi follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Owi is trying to control but can't.
Cerrone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Owi sees it coming and defends easily.
Cerrone tries to pass to full mount but Owi defends it.
Cerrone content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone decides to stand up.
Owi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cerrone.
Cerrone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Owi is fending him off so far but Cerrone persists. Nope, Owi circles away and we're back to standing.
Owi stuffs the takedown attempt from Cerrone. Cerrone gets slowly back to his feet.
Owi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kanan Owi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donald Cerrone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Owi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cerrone is able to avoid easily.
Cerrone wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donald Cerrone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cerrone, 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Cerrone!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geogia Forman (ranked 3705 p4p, 383 weight class) and Reginald Hsu (ranked 3669 p4p, 381 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Geogia Forman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Reginald Hsu!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hsu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hsu keeps trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Forman working away.
Hsu is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hsu is trying to escape the position but Forman is controlling the position.
Forman working the ground and pound.
Hsu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hsu punching from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hsu is pressing down on Forman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hsu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hsu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Forman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Forman preventing the sweep.
Hsu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Forman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Forman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hsu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hsu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hsu might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Forman haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Forman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hsu is proving hard to escape from.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hsu is on top in guard.
My spies in Coffins MMA inform me that Hsu has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hsu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Forman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hsu is fighting to break Forman's control of his arms but Forman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hsu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hsu passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hsu trying to control the action but Forman is working from the bottom.
Hsu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hsu goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Forman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hsu's guard! Nice work there by Forman!
Forman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hsu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hsu striking off his back but it's not causing Forman any problems.
Hsu is looking for a triangle but Forman pushes his legs off easily.
Hsu trying to keep a closed guard but Forman is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hsu is looking to sweep but instead, Forman has passed into half guard.
Hsu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Forman scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geogia Forman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Forman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hsu to the mat! Hsu manages to get full guard.
Forman is stalling in the full guard.
Hsu trying to control the position.
Forman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hsu is proving hard to escape from.
Hsu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hsu is looking for a triangle but Forman pushes his legs off easily.
Hsu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Forman is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hsu trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hsu trying to keep a closed guard but Forman is proving a slippery customer.
Hsu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hsu wants to take a breather but Forman is having none of it.
Hsu winds up and cracks Forman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hsu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Forman defending well though.
Hsu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Forman trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forman holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hsu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Forman's head.
Hsu passes into side control, despite Forman's attempt to control the position.
Hsu trying to control the position but Forman is working away.
You can see the frustration on Forman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hsu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hsu throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hsu trying to control the position but Forman is working away.
Hsu wants to take a breather but Forman manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Hsu.
Hsu wants to control from the top but Forman keeps moving.
Hsu throwing strikes but missing.
Forman keeping moving, preventing Hsu from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hsu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Forman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hsu thuds a left hand into Forman's body.
Hsu lands with an uppercut that bounces Forman off the cage and back into range.
Forman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Geogia Forman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Forman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hsu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jab from Hsu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reginald Hsu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hsu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Forman. Hsu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Forman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Forman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hsu cracks Forman with an open hand slap.
Hsu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Forman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hsu looks to land a combination but Forman avoids it well.
Jab from Hsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hsu digs a good body shot into Forman's ribs.
Forman darts in trying to clinch
and Hsu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hsu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reginald Hsu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hsu swinging wildly here.
Hsu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Reginald Hsu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hsu misses with a few strikes there.
Hsu thuds a left hand into Forman's body.
Hsu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Forman jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Hsu.
Hsu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hsu throws a body shot but no joy.
Hsu throws a series of punches but Forman avoids them all with ease.
Forman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hsu wants to sweep here but Forman controlling him for the moment.
Hsu wants to control but Forman passes easily into half guard.
Forman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hsu is trying to maintain the position but Forman is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forman prevents Hsu from improving his position.
Hsu is looking to control Forman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hsu avoid being mounted?
Forman is controlling the pace.
Hsu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Forman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Forman's back!
Hsu has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Forman! Can he survive? No! He's out! Hsu gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Reginald Hsu!
Reginald Hsu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Poopoo McPeepee (ranked 3801 p4p, 133 weight class) and Jason Mendoza (ranked 3386 p4p, 121 weight class). Jason Mendoza will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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271 lbs
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279 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight 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, Poopoo McPeepee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Mendoza!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McPeepee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mendoza counters with a head kick that drops McPeepee to the mat! McPeepee scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
McPeepee is rocked!
A slapping leg kick lands for Mendoza.
McPeepee shoots and misses
and Mendoza rattles McPeepee with a well-timed uppercut counter. - McPeepee tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Mendoza dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving McPeepee stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jason Mendoza!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Albert Thompson (ranked 2870 p4p, 259 weight class) and Lynch Boshank (ranked 3881 p4p, 332 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lynch Boshank!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Thompson misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Thompson. Beautiful body shot.
Thompson connects with a looping right hand.
Thompson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boshank.
Thompson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thompson throws a lazy uppercut
and Boshank counters with a left to the body.
Thompson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boshank looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
Boshank ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thompson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thompson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Boshank makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Boshank uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
Thompson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boshank's head.
It looks like Lynch Boshank has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boshank misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boshank lands with a good body shot.
No joy there for Thompson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boshank steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
Boshank throws a leg kick but Thompson moved away.
Albert Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
and Boshank counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Thompson! He's just covering up as Boshank starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lynch Boshank!
Lynch Boshank decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mateus Hugo (ranked 2637 p4p, 306 weight class) and Colby Ortiz (ranked 2451 p4p, 286 weight class). Mateus Hugo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mateus Hugo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Colby Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hugo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ortiz is looking for the big counter here.
Hugo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ortiz tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hugo misses with a takedown attempt - Ortiz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateus Hugo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hugo dives in and grabs Ortiz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ortiz pushes down on Hugo's head and hops out.
Ortiz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hugo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hugo.
Ortiz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hugo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hugo moves into the clinch.
Hugo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ortiz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hugo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ortiz after a bit of a struggle.
Hugo has Ortiz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ortiz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ortiz pulls Hugo into guard.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz wants to stand but Hugo is controlling the position.
Ortiz kicks Hugo off and gets to his feet.
Hugo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ortiz pushes Hugo off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hugo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hugo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hugo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ortiz drags the fight down to the ground.
Ortiz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hugo is controlling him.
Hugo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hugo throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hugo throws a big right hand that misses.
Hugo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ortiz is looking to stand up but Hugo isn't so interested in that idea.
Hugo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hugo throws a big right hand that misses.
Ortiz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hugo wants to pass the guard but Ortiz is keeping the position.
Hugo scoring with some ground and pound.
Hugo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ortiz is looking to stand up but Hugo isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hugo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ortiz wants to stand but Hugo is controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hugo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hugo is breathing heavily.
Hugo shoots in for a takedown but Ortiz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hugo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ortiz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ortiz throws a counter combo.
Hugo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hugo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Ortiz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hugo darts in looking for a takedown but Ortiz gets double underhooks and turns Hugo into the cage.
Ortiz throws a counter combo.
Hugo shoots and misses
and Ortiz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hugo's guard.
Hugo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ortiz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ortiz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ortiz stopping the sweep attempt from Hugo.
Hugo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hugo tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've been informed that Ortiz has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ortiz scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ortiz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ortiz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ortiz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hugo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ortiz on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ortiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Colby Ortiz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ortiz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ortiz stays in close to Hugo's body and controls the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ortiz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Hugo shoots for a takedown but Ortiz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ortiz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateus Hugo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hugo with a poor takedown
and Ortiz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ortiz sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortiz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ortiz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
More stalling from Ortiz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz is working Hugo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ortiz pushing down on Hugo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ortiz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ortiz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ortiz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ortiz connects with a nice short shot to Hugo's temple.
Ortiz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ortiz connects with a nice short shot to Hugo's temple.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ortiz wants to pass the guard but Hugo is defending well.
Hugo has hold of Ortiz's hands but Ortiz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Ortiz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hugo tries to close the distance and clinch but Ortiz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ortiz is looking for the big counter here.
Hugo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ortiz pinned against the cage. Ortiz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ortiz avoids the head kick by Hugo.
Ortiz unleashes a big counter combination but Hugo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hugo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ortiz but Ortiz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ortiz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hugo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugo wants to pass the guard but Ortiz is keeping the position.
Ortiz wants to stand but Hugo is controlling the position.
Hugo throws a big elbow that misses.
Ortiz wants to stand up but Hugo is controlling him.
Ortiz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hugo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ortiz is looking to stand up but Hugo isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hugo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ortiz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hugo being controlled here, momentarily.
Ortiz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ortiz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ortiz with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ortiz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ortiz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hugo wants to hit a switch here but Ortiz passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hugo there!
Ortiz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hugo looks a forlorn figure.
Hugo is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Hugo badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Ortiz around the waist but Ortiz pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Ortiz is the winner by TKO! Ortiz jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colby Ortiz!
Post fight, an emotional Colby Ortiz said '" Donald Trump is the true American hero and I'm his assassin. Tonight I proved that. Get off the tracks when Colby is coming through!! Choo choo mfer!!"'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Martin Alexander (ranked 1254 p4p, 167 weight class) and Henry Wang (ranked 3628 p4p, 380 weight class). Henry Wang has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
196 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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26
190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martin Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Henry Wang!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Wang there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alexander slips under a jab from Wang.
Donk. Wang catches Alexander right on the button with a cross.
Wang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alexander ducks under a wild hook from Wang.
Wang throws a head kick that misses
and Alexander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Henry Wang has been cut.
Wang misses with a body shot
and Alexander counters with a nice right hand that sends Wang toppling to the canvas! Wang scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Alexander finish him?!
Wang is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wang gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Alexander points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Wang wakes up just in time to hear Alexander thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Martin Alexander!
Martin Alexander managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Henry Wang stepped up to the mic, saying 'Taekwondo is the best, It'll never lose again, god bless'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gaylord Camara (ranked 1558 p4p, 96 weight class) and Slava Mne (ranked 1806 p4p, 110 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gaylord Camara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Slava Mne!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mne's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Camara connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mne scrambles back to his feet.
Camara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mne.
Mne walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Camara checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Camara lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mne shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Camara pinned against the cage. Camara gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Camara clinches with his opponent.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Mne has eaten all the pies!
Mne tries to pull guard but Camara holds him up against the cage and eventually Mne drops back down to his feet.
Mne is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gaylord Camara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slava Mne.
Mne's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Camara pushes Mne back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Camara prevents the takedown attempt.
Camara scores with a shot to the side of Mne's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Camara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mne can't break the clinch.
Camara pushes Mne back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Camara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Camara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mne backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Camara.
Mne looks winded!
Camara works on Mne's body with a couple of short punches.
Mne jumps guard but Camara turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Camara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mne backwards.
Mne tries to break the clinch but Camara is controlling the position.
A short right from Camara.
A body shot lands from Camara.
Camara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Camara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Camara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mnes head.
Camara lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Camara.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camara lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Camara digs a right hand underneath Mne's ribcage. Mne let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Camara on the inside.
Mne tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Camara smiles and moves away.
Camara digs a good hook to Mne's body.
Camara drops Mne with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mne looks back up at him and smiles so Camara waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Mne is rocked!
Camara is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Camara throws a shot to the body.
Mne is still on wobbly legs! Can Camara finish him?
Camara fakes the body blow, causing Mne to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Mne goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gaylord Camara!
A very excited looking Gaylord Camara 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile (ranked 586 p4p, 73 weight class) and Yuhsuck Mi (ranked 1245 p4p, 146 weight class). Bizihwaeile comes to the cage accompanied by I'M AN ANIMAL! #MATYME. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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240 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuhsuck Mi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mi connects with a jab.
Mi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bizihwaeile moves away.
Yuhsuck Mi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Bizihwaeile - just one landing.
It looks like Yuhsuck Mi has been cut.
A big left from Mi misses.
Mi misses with a double jab.
Mi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bizihwaeile scores with a nice strike.
Mi tries to clinch but Bizihwaeile moves away
and Bizihwaeile counters with a solid body kick.
Mi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bizihwaeile to score with a decent uppercut.
Mi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bizihwaeile moves away.
Mi 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.
Mi lands with a nice combination. Bizihwaeile backs away looking to recover.
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!
Bizihwaeile scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bizihwaeile thuds his right hand into Mi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mi is looking to clinch but Bizihwaeile is avoiding it.
Bizihwaeile uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mi.
Mi fails in his attempt to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Bizihwaeile misses its target.
Mi tries to clinch there but Bizihwaeile circles away.
Mi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bizihwaeile scores with a nice head shot.
Mi is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mi is still on wobbly legs! Can Bizihwaeile finish him?
Mi gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Bizihwaeile points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Mi wakes up just in time to hear Bizihwaeile thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile!
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile retains his heavyweight title!
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Barbosa (ranked 476 p4p, 62 weight class) and Jewel Diaz (ranked 801 p4p, 100 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Diaz's choice of entrance music: Fuego (La Romana). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Jewel Diaz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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159 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Good low kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Barbosa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jewel Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Diaz.
Diaz lands a few punches from side control.
Barbosa's coaches at Zero Tolerance 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.
Diaz scoring with punches from side control.
Barbosa takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Diaz scores with punches from side control.
Barbosa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diaz lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Barbosa down.
Diaz is chipping away with strikes.
Barbosa is trying to control Diaz's posture but Diaz avoids it.
Diaz in side control lands a decent elbow.
Barbosa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barbosa struggling a bit here.
Diaz cracks Barbosa with a big elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz advances to full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Diaz cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Barbosa can't escape the position.
Barbosa wants to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Diaz controlling from the full mount.
Diaz scoring with strikes but Barbosa is staying in there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Barbosa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Diaz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Barbosa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diaz working the ground and pound effectively.
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands a big elbow.
Diaz landing shots from mount.
Barbosa is rocked!
Diaz working Barbosa over with strikes here.
Oh Barbosa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz cracks Barbosa with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jewel Diaz!
Jewel Diaz is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Jewel Diaz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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