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GDL 24: Roughneck vs Stead PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Snapple Grapple (ranked 5304 p4p, 374 weight class) and Joshua Alexander (ranked 6450 p4p, 399 weight class). Alexander comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The pump kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Joshua Alexander 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Snapple Grapple!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Joshua Alexander!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander throws a hook but Grapple avoids it easily.
Grapple is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Snapple Grapple seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grapple swinging wildly here.
Grapple feints and as Alexander raises his hands in defense, Grapple changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Grapple showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Alexander can't keep his opponent in guard - Grapple advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Grapple is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Alexander avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grapple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander trying to control but Grapple postures up.
Grapple seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Alexander is looking to improve his position.
Alexander keeps trying to improve his position.
Grapple thows a huge punch but Alexander dodges it nicely.
Grapple slips a nice elbow through Alexander's hands, connecting with Alexander's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alexander makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alexander.
Grapple is stalling in the full guard.
Alexander is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Grapple sitting in guard here, content to control.
Alexander wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grapple working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Grapple postures up.
Grapple showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Alexander looking for a sweep. Not yet Alexander, not yet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Grapple throws a leg kick that misses.
Grapple shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Grapple was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Grapple tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grapple tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Grapple has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander can't do much from the bottom here.
Grapple is putting a hurting on Alexander here, landing some big shots from side control.
Grapple in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Alexander is looking to regain half guard here but Grapple keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alexander is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Grapple is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snapple Grapple dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Alexander misses with a two punch combination.
Grapple blocks a jab.
Grapple fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alexander sprawls well initially but Grapple persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Alexander on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Grapple works his way into side control.
Grapple happy to just control the position for now.
Snapple Grapple overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grapple decides to stand back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grapple tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alexander manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grapple ducks under a wild hook from Alexander.
Alexander tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grapple shoots in and bounces Alexander off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grapple drops back looking for a leg! Alexander is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alexander manages to kick Grapple off! Grapple jumps back into Alexander's guard.
Grapple is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grapple working some strikes from top position.
Alexander is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Grapple is stalling in the full guard.
Alexander working a defensive guard here.
Grapple postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Grapple with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grapple's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grapple works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Grapple is nestled in close to Alexander, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Grapple not doing much here.
Grapple lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Alexander is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grapple is working away from the top position though.
Alexander is trying to get back to full guard.
Grapple seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Grapple is controlling the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grapple throws a shot from downtown. Alexander moves away and avoids it.
Alexander throws a lazy right hand but Grapple sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snapple Grapple dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Grapple circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grapple misses with a body kick.
Grapple manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alexander on his heels. He'll look to pass Alexander's guard now, I'm sure.
Grapple engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Grapple is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alexander can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander trying to keep a closed guard but Grapple is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grapple showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Alexander wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Grapple is now in half guard.
Alexander tries to get to full guard but Grapple has control of the leg.
Alexander trying to control here.
Grapple sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Alexander is trying to control but can't.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Alexander cracks Grapple with an open hand slap.
Alexander slips a jab and a cross from Grapple.
Grapple is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Alexander's half guard.
Grapple controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Grapple.
Grapple is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alexander moves into full guard.
Snapple Grapple is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grapple controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Alexander looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grapple is one step ahead there.
Grapple stays in close to Alexander's body and controls the position.
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.
Alexander controls Grapple momentarily but Grapple frees himself.
Grapple slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alexander is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grapple controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Joshua Alexander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snapple Grapple showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grapple, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Snapple Grapple!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shoraku Murata (ranked 5438 p4p, 472 weight class) and Poor Junior (ranked 4894 p4p, 450 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Shoraku Murata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Poor Junior!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murata has a takedown stuffed.
Junior tries to score a power double leg takedown but Murata sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Junior somewhat.
Murata wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Junior takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murata closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murata is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murata takes the fight into the clinch.
Murata tries for a takedown but Junior manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Junior shoots and misses
and Murata counters with a series of strikes. Junior will be more careful next time no doubt.
It looks like Poor Junior has been cut.
Junior looks winded!
Murata doesn't manage to clinch there - Junior circles away.
Junior unleashes a big counter combination but Murata bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A thudding body kick lands there by Murata!
Murata clinches.
Murata is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Junior to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shoraku Murata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murata manages to break the clinch.
Murata plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Junior takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Junior.
Murata tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Junior defends well and Murata ends up having to push Junior into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murata moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murata lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Murata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murata seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Junior on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Murata fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Murata shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Junior defends it nicely.
Murata throws a nice looking combination but Junior bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murata tries for a takedown but Junior sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Junior has his takedown stuffed
and Murata counters with a series of strikes. Junior will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murata closes the distance and pushes Junior back into the cage.
Murata manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Murata breaks the clinch.
Murata fails with the takedown.
Murata moves into range and clinches up with Junior.
Murata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Junior with a lazy takedown attempt
and Murata holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Junior is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Murata manages to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murata has his foot on Junior's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Junior works his way back into a safe position though.
Murata looking for a sweep. Not yet Murata, not yet.
Murata has his foot on Junior's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Junior works his way back into a safe position though.
Murata is trying to control the position but Junior postures up.
Junior controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Murata trying to strike off his back.
Junior wants to control from the top but Murata keeps moving.
Murata working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shoraku Murata dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Poor Junior's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Junior gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Murata to score an easy takedown into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Murata accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Junior keeping moving, preventing Murata from controlling successfully.
Murata decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Junior, up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murata shoots for a takedown but Junior saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Junior is breathing heavily.
Junior falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murata moves into the clinch.
Murata tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murata tries to pull guard but Junior holds him up against the cage and eventually Murata drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shoraku Murata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murata is working for takedown but Junior is calmly controlling the position for now.
Junior gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Murata.
Junior fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Murata jumps into guard, dragging Junior to the mat.
Junior slips nicely into half guard.
Murata looking for submissions off his back.
Murata gets full guard.
Junior must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murata trying to keep a closed guard but Junior is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murata is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Junior is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Murata doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murata is trying to keep Junior in close.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Murata keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Murata moves into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Murata.
Junior has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Murata avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Murata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murata tries to close the distance and clinch but Junior swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shoraku Murata is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior leaves Murata with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murata shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Junior sprawls well. Junior wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Murata gets slowly back to his feet.
No joy there for Murata, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murata darts in looking for a takedown but Junior gets double underhooks and turns Murata into the cage.
Murata looks for a takedown but Junior sprawls well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murata with a lazy takedown attempt
and Junior counters with a one-two to the body.
Murata tries for a takedown but Junior sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shoraku Murata will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Poor Junior's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Murata darts in looking for a takedown but Junior gets double underhooks and turns Murata into the cage.
Despite the aggression on Junior's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Murata displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Junior.
Murata gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Murata's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Murata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murata looks for a takedown but Junior sprawls well.
Murata sets himself, and Junior steps forward looking for the clinch! Murata avoids it this time.
Junior takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murata feints and then cracks Junior's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Junior down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murata shoots in looking for a takedown but Junior manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Murata's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shoraku Murata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murata lands with a slapping head kick.
Murata tries to clinch but Junior moves out of range.
Junior drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Murata defends it well.
Junior wants to clinch up but Murata keeps it at a distance.
Junior stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Junior wants it to stay on the feet.
Junior takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murata.
Junior has managed to clinch.
Murata wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murata tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Junior just stands there and leans against the cage.
Murata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murata drops his hands momentarily and Junior takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Murata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Junior can do to turn this around?
Murata shoots in for a takedown but Junior shows good takedown defense.
Junior throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Murata's waist but Murata gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Junior off to one side.
Murata closes the distance and clinches up with Junior, looking for a takedown. Murata pushes Junior against the cage but Junior circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Junior is looking for the big counter here.
Murata misses with a double jab
and Junior counters with a left and a right that stings Murata.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Junior misses with a takedown attempt
and Murata counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Murata.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murata creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murata unloads a knee to the mid-section. Junior lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murata is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Junior gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Murata pulls guard successfully.
Murata trying to control the position.
Murata utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Murata is pulling down on Junior's head. It's preventing any offense from Junior, at least for the moment.
Murata controls Junior momentarily but Junior frees himself.
Murata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Murata bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Junior's guard.
Junior is working an open guard so Murata takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Murata jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Murata shoots in but Junior avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Murata tries to close the distance and clinch but Junior swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice cross by Murata.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murata fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Junior avoids it really well and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shoraku Murata showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murata has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shoraku Murata!
Shoraku Murata 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Fathy Ahmad (ranked 23303 p4p, 420 weight class) and Pikku Koira (ranked 4907 p4p, 361 weight class). Koira has chosen Baha Men - Who Let The Dogs Out as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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144 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
5 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fathy Ahmad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pikku Koira!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Ahmad misses.
Koira scores with a nice right hand.
Koira throws a combination that misses
and Ahmad counters with a two punch combo.
Koira misses with a double jab
and Ahmad counters with a two punch combo.
Koira throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ahmad counters with a right hand to the body.
Ahmad fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A shot to the liver by Ahmad. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koira throws a right hand that misses
and Koira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ahmad counters with a left to the body.
Ahmad scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ahmad throws a good cross that connects.
Koira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahmad dodges the punch combination from Koira.
Ahmad doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koira misses with an uppercut
and Ahmad counters with a right hand to the body.
Koira with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ahmad to score with a decent uppercut.
Ahmad slips under a jab from Koira.
Koira tries to bum rush Ahmad with a series of wild strikes but Ahmad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Koira throws a right hand that misses
enabling Ahmad to counter with a crisp jab.
Koira misses with a wild body shot.
Koira swings widly with a right hand
and Ahmad counters with a left to the body.
Ahmad throws a nice looking combination but Koira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Koira throws a lazy uppercut
and Ahmad counters with a three punch combo that has Koira backing up. Koira nods at Ahmad to acknowledge the strikes.
Ahmad stuns Koira with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ahmad moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahmad attempts a counter takedown but Koira avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koira throws a lazy right hand but Ahmad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ahmad scores with the left hand. Koira knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Koira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ahmad tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Koira manages to circle out of the way.
Koira throws an overhand right that lands on Ahmad's shoulder, as Ahmad tries to avoid the shot.
Koira takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koira throws a lazy uppercut
and Ahmad counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Koira misses with an uppercut
and Ahmad counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Koira takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Koira throws a body punch but Ahmad moves out of range.
Koira misses with a shot to the body
and Ahmad counters with a nice body shot.
Koira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Koira.
Ahmad is looking to wear down Koira with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Koira looks winded!
Koira misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ahmad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ahmad takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Koira throws a right hand that misses
and Ahmad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ahmad misses with the combination.
Ahmad lands a jab-cross combination.
Ahmad fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahmad dodges the punch combination from Koira.
Ahmad appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Koira takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ahmad lands with a right hand.
Ahmad scores with a shot to the body.
Ahmad lands a nice hook to Koira's body. Koira takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Koira throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ahmad counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Koira works Ahmad's body with a nice hook.
Ahmad lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Koira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koira throws a nice looking combination but Ahmad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ahmad could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ahmad lands a jab to Koira's midsection.
Koira is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ahmad.
Koira throws a jab when Ahmad was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahmad lands with a nice body punch.
Ahmad scores with a shot to the body.
Ahmad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koira.
Koira missing with a left hand there. Ahmad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ahmad counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sloppy strikes from Ahmad. Those never looked like landing.
Koira misses with a hook. Ahmad ducked under it nicely.
Ahmad throws a right and a left that both miss.
Koira lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Koira looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahmad is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahmad.
Koira swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ahmad counters with a series of strikes. Koira will be more careful next time no doubt.
Koira takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A nice combination there by Ahmad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fathy Ahmad 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.
Koira misses with a body shot.
Ahmad seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Koira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ahmad.
Fathy Ahmad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ahmad slips a jab and a cross from Koira.
Ahmad defending well as Koira loads up on a big left hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Koira might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ahmad has got the better of the exchanges.
Koira scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ahmad in his tracks.
Ahmad works Koira's body with a nice hook.
Ahmad scores with a shot to the body.
Koira misses with a straight right.
Ahmad tries to counter with a takedown but Koira is quick to defend against it.
Ahmad scores with a three punch combo!
Ahmad is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ahmad's corner calls for a 1-2. Ahmad obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pikku Koira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koira misses with a looping left.
Ahmad scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Koira.
Ahmad takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Koira takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ahmad changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahmad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koira circles away quickly and effectively.
A countering left hand to the body from Koira misses.
Ahmad lands a right hook to the body.
Ahmad moves out of range of the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Ahmad. Those never looked like landing.
Koira throws a jab when Ahmad was well out of range.
Ahmad wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Koira throws a lazy uppercut
and Ahmad counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ahmad dodges the punch combination from Koira.
Koira is breathing heavily.
Koira swings widly with a right hand
and Ahmad counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ahmad throws a nice looking combination but Koira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ahmad catches Koira with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Koira scores with a sloppy right hand. Ahmad should have avoided that one.
Fathy Ahmad is winning the standup battle so far.
Ahmad shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Koira eats them both and turns towards Ahmad to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koira misses with a body shot
and Ahmad counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koira swinging wildly here.
Ahmad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koira can do to turn this around?
Koira throws a poor cross that misses
and Ahmad counters with a right hand to the body.
Ahmad shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Koira misses with a straight right.
Ahmad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ahmad lands a slapping body shot.
Koira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ahmad tries to counter with a takedown but Koira is quick to defend against it.
Ahmad doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Koira misses with a wild combination.
Ahmad ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slow jab from Koira misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koira takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ahmad lands with a nice body punch.
Koira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Koira has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ahmad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Koira misses with a left hand
and Ahmad counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Koira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koira throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Koira lands a nice hook to Ahmad's body. Ahmad takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ahmad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Koira in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ahmad scores with a three punch combo!
Nice defenses there by Ahmad.
Ahmad lands with a good body shot.
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!
Koira throws a poor cross that misses
and Ahmad counters with a left and a right that stings Koira.
Ahmad throws a combination. Koira tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koira takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Koira throws a lazy uppercut
and Ahmad counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ahmad misses with a two punch combination.
Koira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Koira throws an off balance right hand
and Ahmad counters with a nice body shot.
Ahmad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Koira tests Ahmad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ahmad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koira circles away quickly and effectively.
Koira lands with a cross.
A lazy left from Koira finds it's target.
Ahmad ducks under a wild hook from Koira.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahmad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koira.
Ahmad works over Koira's head and body with a nice combination.
Koira scores with a nice head shot.
Koira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahmad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fathy Ahmad dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Koira misses with a double jab.
Koira misses with a body shot
and Ahmad counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Koira thinking.
Koira swings for the body but Ahmad moves out of range.
Koira throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ahmad stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Koira misses with a hook
and Ahmad makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Koira tries to bum rush Ahmad with a series of wild strikes but Ahmad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ahmad tries to counter by clinching up but Koira breaks away and moves out of range.
Ahmad lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Koira at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koira. Ahmad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Ahmad.
Koira throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ahmad counters with a two punch combo.
Ahmad lands a nice hook to Koira's body. Koira takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Koira throws a body punch but Ahmad moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koira closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ahmad throws a one two combo.
Ahmad cracks a nice hook into Koira's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koira swings widly with a right hand
and Ahmad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koira gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ahmad scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Koira doesn't seem bothered though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Koira.
Danga de danga de dang - Ahmad scores with a four punch combination!
Ahmad lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ahmad.
Koira throws a looping overhand right but Ahmad ducks down to avoid it.
Ahmad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koira.
Koira misses the shot to the body.
Ahmad avoids the body shot from Koira.
Ahmad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koira manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Koira.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Ahmad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koira takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Koira misses with a right hand
and Ahmad counters with a nice uppercut.
Koira throws an off balance right hand
and Ahmad makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Koira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ahmad counters with a stiff right hand.
Ahmad's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ahmad duly obliges.
Koira scores with a punch to the head.
Koira throws a poor cross that misses
and Ahmad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ahmad misses with a wild combination.
Koira misses with a lunging right hand
and Ahmad counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Koira throws out a loose jab but Ahmad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahmad lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Koira closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahmad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Koira, as that shot connected.
Koira takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ahmad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koira.
Ahmad changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ahmad connects with a body shot.
Ahmad misses with a jab, cross combination.
Koira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahmad was well out of range. Poor timing from Koira.
Koira throws a poor cross that misses
and Ahmad counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ahmad fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ahmad uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Koira has time to react.
Ahmad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koira.
Koira lands with a hook. Ahmad tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Koira tries to move into range but Ahmad moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
Ahmad fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koira throws a lazy right hand but Ahmad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ahmad bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Koira on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Koira misses with a hook. Ahmad ducked under it nicely.
Ahmad tries to counter with a takedown but Koira is quick to defend against it.
Ahmad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahmad lands with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Ahmad. Beautiful body shot.
Koira misses with a two punch combination.
As Koira looks to move away, Ahmad throws a big counter combo but Koira just gets out of the way.
Ahmad throws a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahmad throws a one two combo.
Koira uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pikku Koira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fathy Ahmad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Koira swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ahmad counters with a three punch combo that has Koira backing up. Koira nods at Ahmad to acknowledge the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fathy Ahmad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ahmad has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fathy Ahmad!
Pikku Koira spoke after the fight, saying 'The blind referree is the sole cause of this fluke...'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kilo Dealo (ranked 3340 p4p, 369 weight class) and Mattias Lundgren (ranked 4062 p4p, 410 weight class). Mattias Lundgren has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kilo Dealo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mattias Lundgren!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lundgren shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dealo is trying to defend but Lundgren finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lundgren sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dealo defending well though.
Lundgren seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dealo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dealo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dealo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Dealo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lundgren is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dealo sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lundgren sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dealo defending well though.
Dealo wants to control but Lundgren is keeping busy.
Dealo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dealo tries to get out of the position.
Lundgren trying to pass the guard but Dealo defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dealo is refusing to be controlled, as Lundgren sits in half guard.
My spies in Iron Wolf Private Gym inform me that Lundgren has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dealo tries to roll over but Lundgren keeps him under control.
Lundgren tries to pass to full mount but Dealo defends it.
Lundgren has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lundgren prevents Dealo from improving his position.
Lundgren uses his free foot to push down on Dealo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dealo.
Dealo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dealo is working hard here to advance position.
Lundgren stands up from mount. Strange move.
Dealo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dealo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lundgren does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dealo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lundgren manages to get to full guard.
Lundgren is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dealo's guard.
Lundgren not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lundgren is fighting to break Dealo's control of his arms but Dealo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lundgren with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dealo keeping full guard, as Lundgren tries to pass.
Dealo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dealo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Dealo wants to sweep here but Lundgren controlling him for the moment.
Dealo keeping full guard, as Lundgren tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dealo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dealo is controlling Lundgren's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dealo is on top in guard.
Dealo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dealo with a nice head shot there.
Dealo lying in Lundgren's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Lundgren decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Dealo taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mattias Lundgren!
A very excited looking Mattias Lundgren rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hans Peter Baxxter (ranked 3569 p4p, 347 weight class) and Dominic Triggs (ranked 5659 p4p, 436 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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155 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hans Peter Baxxter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dominic Triggs!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Triggs tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Baxxter counters with a right hand to the body.
Baxxter connects with a single shot there.
Baxxter cracks Triggs with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Triggs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Triggs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baxxter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Triggs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Triggs throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Baxxter counters with a nice uppercut.
Triggs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Triggs misses with a takedown
and Baxxter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Triggs looks to land a combination but Baxxter avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Triggs walks into a jab.
Triggs's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Baxxter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Triggs scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Triggs swings away with a body shot that misses
and Baxxter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Triggs steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Baxxter. That one must have hurt.
Jab, jab by Baxxter - just one landing.
Triggs throws a lazy uppercut
and Baxxter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Triggs fails with the takedown
and Baxxter counters with a stiff right hand.
Triggs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hans Peter Baxxter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominic Triggs.
Triggs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Baxxter counters with a stiff right hand.
Triggs shoots in for a double leg but Baxxter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Baxxter digs a good hook to Triggs's body.
Baxxter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Triggs tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Baxxter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baxxter 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.
Triggs has his takedown stuffed
and Baxxter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Triggs misses with a takedown
and Baxxter counters with a big head kick but Triggs shrugs it off.
Triggs looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Triggs fails with the takedown
and Baxxter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Triggs thinking.
Baxxter lands a nice looking body shot.
Triggs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Baxxter counter with a right hand.
Triggs tries to clinch but Baxxter moves away
and Baxxter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Triggs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baxxter but Baxxter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Baxxter is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Triggs misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Baxxter counter with a right hand.
Baxxter with a hook.
Dominic Triggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Triggs walks into a straight right hand from Baxxter.
A head kick by Triggs misses
and Baxxter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Triggs shoots and misses
enabling Baxxter to counter with a crisp jab.
Triggs throws a lazy head kick
and Baxxter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Triggs shoots and misses
and Baxxter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Triggs looks winded!
Triggs tries to clinch
and Baxxter finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baxxter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Triggs on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baxxter scores with a nice head shot.
Hans Peter Baxxter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Triggs has his takedown stuffed
and Baxxter counters with a nice right hand that sends Triggs toppling to the canvas! Triggs scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Baxxter finish him?!
Triggs is rocked!
It looks like Dominic Triggs has been cut.
Crunch! Baxxter slams his shin into Triggs's torso.
Triggs is still on wobbly legs! Can Baxxter finish him?
Triggs fails with the takedown
and Baxxter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Triggs thinking.
Triggs seems to have recovered his senses.
Baxxter lands a really nice looking cross but Triggs seems unphased.
Baxxter thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Triggs if he has to take too many more of those.
Triggs with a lazy takedown attempt
and Baxxter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baxxter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Triggs.
Baxxter lands a big uppercut and Triggs crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Triggs looks OK. Baxxter waves Triggs back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Peter Baxxter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dominic Triggs's cut.
That's time! Baxxter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Baxxter throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Triggs is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hans Peter Baxxter!
Hans Peter Baxxter very nearly forgot to thank Voodoo Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aloisia Alvar (ranked 2032 p4p, 258 weight class) and Tobias Orion (ranked 1320 p4p, 188 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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210 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aloisia Alvar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tobias Orion!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvar shoots for a takedown but Orion saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Orion fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Alvar to the ground. Orion is now in Alvar's guard.
Alvar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Orion tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvar is retaining full guard.
Orion won't allow Alvar to sweep him here.
Orion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alvar looking for a guillotine here but Orion defends easily.
Orion controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion trying to control but Alvar is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orion slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alvar keeping full guard, as Orion tries to pass.
Alvar striking off his back but it's not causing Orion any problems.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alvar is on top in guard.
Alvar trying to move into half guard but instead Orion has managed to sweep!
Alvar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alvar tries to get out of the position.
Alvar keeping moving, preventing Orion from controlling successfully.
Orion is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Alvar wants to sweep here but Orion controlling him for the moment.
Orion trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Orion controls the pace.
Alvar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Orion pushes down on Alvar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Orion stalling.
Orion wants to take a breather but Alvar is having none of it.
Orion stalling.
Alvar is doing well to control the position and prevent Orion from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orion wants to control but Alvar is keeping him busy.
Orion is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Alvar wants to control but Orion is keeping busy and won't allow it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Orion is taking a breather. Alvar 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvar is looking for a sweep. Orion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alvar is staying active underneath Orion, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Orion shoots in looking for a takedown. Alvar tries to sprawl out of it but Orion keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alvar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alvar shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orion trying to control here.
Alvar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Alvar wants to control but Orion is keeping him busy.
Orion is trying to control but can't.
Alvar drops an elbow to the side of Orion's head.
Alvar prevents Orion from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orion is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orion keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tobias Orion will probably get the nod.
That's time! Alvar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Orion gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Orion pushes Alvar off and scrambles back to his feet.
Aloisia Alvar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orion fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alvar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Orion as he avoids it easily.
Orion throws a fast counter high kick but Alvar manages to duck under it in time.
Tobias Orion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alvar shoots in looking for a takedown but Orion manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alvar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Orion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alvar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alvar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Orion swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aloisia Alvar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Orion looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alvar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orion tries to close the distance and clinch but Alvar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alvar is defended easily by Orion.
Orion forces Alvar back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orion closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Orion lands in his opponent's guard.
Alvar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Orion controls the pace.
Alvar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tobias Orion has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alvar has his foot on Orion's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Orion works his way back into a safe position though.
Orion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alvar working for a triangle but Orion defends it easily.
Alvar working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orion sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Orion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvar keeping moving, preventing Orion from controlling successfully.
Orion engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Orion thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Alvar looking to control but Orion passes into half guard.
Alvar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Orion's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Orion's back!
Alvar is landing with strikes. Orion can't take much more of this.
Orion is in bad spot here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvar scores with strikes from the back.
Alvar lands a shot to the body.
Alvar gets his hands free as Orion looks to control.
Alvar is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Alvar gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Alvar gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Alvar apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Alvar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Orion pinned against the cage. Orion gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alvar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Orion swivels and escapes.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Orion enables Alvar to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Orion manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Orion trying to control the position here.
Orion controls Alvar momentarily but Alvar frees himself.
Alvar won't allow Orion to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orion looking to control.
Orion wants to sweep here but Alvar controlling him for the moment.
Alvar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alvar cracks Orion with a solid left hand.
Alvar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alvar chips away with some ground and pound.
Alvar stays in close to Orion's body and controls the position.
Alvar throws a big elbow that misses.
Orion utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Orion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Orion working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alvar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alvar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tobias Orion will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
Alvar shoots in and gets a takedown into Orion's guard.
Orion is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Orion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alvar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alvar keeps the fight on the outside.
Alvar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alvar seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The fight stays on the outside here - Orion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alvar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alvar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Orion as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aloisia Alvar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orion darts in and clinches Alvar up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Orion takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Orion lands a hook that snaps the head of Alvar backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvar wants a takedown but no success here.
Alvar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Orion just stands there and leans against the cage.
Orion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alvar throws a head punch that misses.
Alvar has had enough of the clinch but Orion keeps him there for the moment.
Alvar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Orion smiles and moves away.
Alvar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alvar fails with the takedown
and Alvar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alvar shoots in but Orion avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alvar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Orion as he jumps to the side.
Orion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orion has Alvar up against the cage in a clinch.
Alvar swings wildly with an uppercut but Orion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvar working hard to break the clinch.
Alvar working aggressively here.
Alvar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orion throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alvar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Orion backwards.
Alvar is trying to pull guard but Orion turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alvar jumps guard but Orion stands there with Alvar around his waist. Alvar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alvar working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvar wants a takedown.
Alvar misses with some punches.
Orion pressing his opponent against the cage.
Alvar is working for takedown but Orion is calmly controlling the position for now.
Orion breaks from the clinch.
Orion darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alvar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Orion defends it nicely.
Orion moves into range and clinches up with Alvar.
Alvar gets control of Orion's arms and successfully pulls guard. Alvar will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Orion passes Alvar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tobias Orion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orion is trying to control. Alvar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if Orion is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Alvar tries to roll over but Orion keeps him under control.
Alvar trying to hold on to Orion's head to control him but Orion postures up.
Orion trying to control the action but Alvar is working from the bottom.
Orion trying to control the pace.
Alvar keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Aloisia Alvar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alvar trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tobias Orion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Orion has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tobias Orion!
Tobias Orion decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Mild (ranked 4058 p4p, 371 weight class) and Ronaldo Gomes (ranked 2911 p4p, 303 weight class). Ronaldo Gomes will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Mild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mild walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gomes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mild throws a leg kick
and Gomes counters with a single leg into guard. Mild didn't expect that.
Mild wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Gomes manages to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomes sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gomes wants to free his trapped foot but Mild is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gomes works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gomes controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mild is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mild tries to improve his position but instead Gomes has taken his back!
Gomes is cranking Mild's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Mild! He's tightened the choke and Mild is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ronaldo Gomes!
Ronaldo Gomes spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jameson Dentler (ranked 3467 p4p, 380 weight class) and Vinnie Fightman (ranked 5316 p4p, 476 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jameson Dentler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vinnie Fightman!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dentler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fightman at a distance.
Dentler loads up on a big right hand but Fightman slips the punch.
Dentler jabs Fightman right on the nose. Fightman blinks but takes it well.
Fightman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fightman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fightman has his takedown stuffed
and Dentler counters with a nice body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dentler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Vinnie Fightman has been cut.
Fightman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dentler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fightman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dentler throws a poor cross that misses
and Fightman counters with a single leg into guard. Dentler didn't expect that.
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!
Dentler wants to get back to his feet but Fightman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dentler trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Fightman wants to control from the top but Dentler keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dentler wants to stand and escape but Fightman is having none of it.
Dentler on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dentler tries to get out of the position.
Dentler keeping full guard, as Fightman tries to pass.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fightman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jameson Dentler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinnie Fightman.
Dentler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dentler misses with a hook. Fightman ducked under it nicely.
Dentler has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dark Knight Fight House in the buildup to the fight.
Dentler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fightman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fightman shoots in for a takedown but Dentler shows good takedown defense.
Dentler stuns Fightman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fightman tries to clinch but Dentler is having none of it.
It looked like Dentler was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fightman.
Dentler with a jab.
Dentler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fightman closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dentler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dentler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dentler wants it to stay on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dentler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dentler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fightman looks to clinch
enabling Dentler to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fightman avoids the body shot from Dentler.
Fightman moves to clinch but Dentler breaks away
enabling Dentler to counter with a crisp jab.
Fightman is rocked!
Fightman misses with a takedown attempt
and Dentler counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Fightman out cold! What a finish! Dentler is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jameson Dentler!
Jameson Dentler very nearly forgot to thank Dark Knight Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fan Boi (ranked 2094 p4p, 248 weight class) and Marty Snoozeman (ranked 3071 p4p, 348 weight class). Snoozeman has chosen Nebraska - Bruce Springsteen as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fan Boi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Marty Snoozeman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Boi.
Boi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Snoozeman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Boi is trying to maintain the position but Snoozeman is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoozeman trying to pass the guard but Boi defending well.
Boi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Snoozeman is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Snoozeman looking to pass the guard.
Snoozeman is stalling in the full guard.
Snoozeman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snoozeman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Snoozeman trying to control the position from guard on top but Boi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Snoozeman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boi looking to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Boi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Boi tries for a kimura but Snoozeman is defending well.
Snoozeman is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Boi wants to control but Snoozeman is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snoozeman tries to improve position but can't.
Boi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Snoozeman struggling a bit here.
Snoozeman is not content to let Boi control the position.
Boi tries for a kimura but Snoozeman is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Snoozeman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Snoozeman is trying to get back to full guard.
Snoozeman is refusing to be controlled, as Boi sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boi 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.
Snoozeman is refusing to be controlled, as Boi sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Fan Boi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Boi looks to score with a jab to the body but Snoozeman is just out of range.
Boi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Snoozeman throws a looping overhand right but Boi ducks down to avoid it.
Snoozeman has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A swing and a miss from Snoozeman.
Snoozeman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boi lands a nice shot that snaps Snoozeman's head back.
Boi misses with a straight left.
Snoozeman loads up on a big right hand but Boi slips the punch.
Snoozeman throws a right hand that misses
enabling Boi to counter with a crisp jab.
Boi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snoozeman manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoozeman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boi.
Boi slips under a jab from Snoozeman.
Boi ducks under a wild hook from Snoozeman.
Snoozeman scores with a nice strike.
Snoozeman blocks a jab.
Snoozeman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Boi with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snoozeman throws out the jab.
Snoozeman lands the left hand.
Snoozeman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boi.
A little jabbing left from Snoozeman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boi misses with an uppercut. Snoozeman saw that one coming.
Boi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Snoozeman's hands.
Boi throws a jab when Snoozeman was well out of range.
Snoozeman drives through with a takedown into Boi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Boi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Snoozeman stacks Boi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Snoozeman!
Snoozeman taking a breather here.
Snoozeman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boi is looking to reverse the position.
Boi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Soul Supremacy Rio, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Marty Snoozeman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boi struggling a bit here.
Boi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Snoozeman off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snoozeman is trying to get back to his feet but Boi has full control of the position and if anything, Snoozeman has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Boi controlling well, preventing Snoozeman from escaping the position.
Snoozeman is still trying to improve position.
Will Boi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Boi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Snoozeman is defending well though. Boi let's go of the attempt for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boi keeps control of the position as Snoozeman tries to break free.
Boi wants to control the position but Snoozeman frees himself and scrambles - Boi manages to regain control in side control.
Snoozeman wants to get back to his feet.
Snoozeman struggling a bit here.
Snoozeman manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boi trying to control from half guard but Snoozeman is working away.
Boi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Snoozeman is not content to let Boi control the position.
Boi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Snoozeman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Snoozeman is looking for a sweep. Boi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snoozeman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boi's back!
Snoozeman working for the choke.
Well, with Snoozeman on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Boi is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Oooh a big shot gets through from Snoozeman. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marty Snoozeman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Boi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Snoozeman avoids the body shot from Boi.
Snoozeman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Boi misses with an uppercut.
Snoozeman blocks the body kick.
Boi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Snoozeman feints the counter takedown.
Fan Boi is winning the standup battle so far.
Boi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Snoozeman's sensitive parts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Snoozeman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoozeman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boi.
Snoozeman throws a looping overhand right but Boi ducks down to avoid it.
Boi misses with a straight left.
Snoozeman 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snoozeman throws a shot from downtown. Boi moves away and avoids it.
Snoozeman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boi.
Fan Boi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boi lands a nice shot that snaps Snoozeman's head back.
A punch combination from Boi misses.
Snoozeman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Snoozeman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boi was well out of range. Poor timing from Snoozeman.
Boi thuds a left hand into Snoozeman's body.
Snoozeman darts in looking for a takedown but Boi gets double underhooks and turns Snoozeman into the cage.
Snoozeman looks to land a right hand but Boi moved out of range.
Boi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boi moves into range and clinches up with Snoozeman.
Nice body punch from Boi.
Snoozeman tries to score a body lock takedown but Boi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snoozeman can't get the takedown.
Fan Boi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marty Snoozeman.
A short right from Boi on the inside.
Boi gets through Snoozeman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snoozeman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Boi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Snoozeman looking for a takedown.
Snoozeman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boi lands a nice uppercut.
Boi stalling.
Boi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Boi breaks the clinch.
Snoozeman missing with a left hand there. Boi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snoozeman connects with a right hand. Boi shakes it off.
Snoozeman misses with a hook. Boi ducked under it nicely.
Boi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snoozeman moves away.
Boi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Snoozeman's head.
Snoozeman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boi connects with a body shot.
Snoozeman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Snoozeman shoots in and drives through. Boi sprawls well.
Boi tries to work over Snoozeman's front leg with a kick but Snoozeman checks it.
Snoozeman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boi defends it well.
Nice defenses there by Snoozeman.
Boi throws a body shot but no joy.
Snoozeman throws out a loose jab but Boi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boi throws an overhand right that lands on Snoozeman's shoulder, as Snoozeman tries to avoid the shot.
Snoozeman slips a jab from Boi.
Snoozeman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Snoozeman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Boi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Snoozeman is in Boi's guard.
Snoozeman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boi's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snoozeman trying to pass the guard but Boi defending well.
Boi looking for submissions off his back.
Snoozeman is thwarting Boi's attempts to control the position.
Boi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Boi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Snoozeman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Snoozeman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fan Boi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Boi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fan Boi!
Fan Boi decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Marty Snoozeman stepped up to the mic, saying 'Listen, I Fought This Fight Sitting At About 30%. Everybody Knows What I'm Capable Of. I Was 30% Right There And I Still Got Dominated By A Tough So-Called Nonce'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jared Roughneck (ranked 2249 p4p, 277 weight class) and Shane Stead (ranked 2581 p4p, 309 weight class). Shane Stead 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jared Roughneck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Stead!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stead misses with a straight right.
Stead shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roughneck as he avoids it easily.
Stead lands a jab.
Stead avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stead misses with a wild combination.
Roughneck wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Roughneck throws a poor cross that misses
and Stead counters with a straight right hand.
Stead catches Roughneck with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sloppy strikes from Stead. Those never looked like landing.
Stead throws the left hand but Roughneck avoids the punch easily.
Roughneck feinted with a counter takedown.
Stead takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stead defending well as Roughneck loads up on a big left hand.
Stead ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stead ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stead dives in for a single leg takedown but Roughneck sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stead lands a nice shot that snaps Roughneck's head back.
Stead jabs Roughneck to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A punch combination from Roughneck misses.
Roughneck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stead moves away.
Roughneck looks to score with a jab to the body but Stead is just out of range.
As Roughneck backs off Stead throws a huge counter combo but Roughneck manages to avoid it all.
Roughneck throws a combination that misses
and Stead counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stead bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Roughneck's head.
Stead stalks Roughneck and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Roughneck's face. Roughneck staggers backwards, shaken.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stead.
Roughneck feinted with a counter takedown.
Jared Roughneck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Stead.
Jab by Stead.
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!
Stead takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Roughneck takes one on the button.
Roughneck rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stead moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Roughneck throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stead sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stead works the jab nicely.
Roughneck just misses with a punch to the body.
Stead is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Roughneck's half guard.
Roughneck wants to control but Stead is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stead working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stead thows a huge punch but Roughneck dodges it nicely.
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. Stead connects with a nice short shot to Roughneck's temple.
Stead lands strikes from half guard.
Stead winds up and cracks Roughneck with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Roughneck is rocked!
Stead not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stead thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stead not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stead really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roughneck. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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. Stead connects with a nice short shot to Roughneck's temple.
Stead throwing shots but Roughneck is blocking nicely.
Stead is keen to just control but Roughneck is a slippery customer.
Roughneck tries to roll over but Stead keeps him under control.
Roughneck keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stead throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Roughneck to regain full guard.
Roughneck is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stead trying to control the position from guard on top but Roughneck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roughneck seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Stead with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stead wants to control from the top but Roughneck keeps moving.
Roughneck has momentary wrist control but Stead slips an elbow through the middle.
Roughneck is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stead is aware though and is defending well.
Roughneck looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stead is one step ahead there.
Roughneck working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stead.
Stead scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Roughneck is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stead in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stead throwing strikes from guard but Roughneck blocks nicely.
Roughneck is trying to control the position but Stead postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Stead dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stead avoids the body shot from Roughneck.
Roughneck takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Roughneck scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stead lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stead scores with a hook to the body. Roughneck takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stead fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stead takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stead throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Roughneck tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stead is in Roughneck's guard.
Roughneck has his hands on Stead's head, controlling the position.
Roughneck avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stead has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stead with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stead got a little sloppy there for a moment and Roughneck has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stead has managed to get both his arms back between Roughneck's legs - danger averted.
Roughneck looking for a sweep. Not yet Roughneck, not yet.
Stead content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Roughneck has locked up a guillotine! Roughneck's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Stead is holding on here and Roughneck must be using up a lot of energy. Stead has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Roughneck gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jared Roughneck!
Jared Roughneck thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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