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BFC SYNDICATE 5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maikel Canel (ranked 4309 p4p, 24016 weight class) and Vince Checkert (ranked 449 p4p, 572 weight class). Maikel Canel could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vince Checkert 's chin.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maikel Canel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vince Checkert !
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Canel scores with the left hand. Checkert knows he should have avoided that one.
A cross from Canel lands.
Canel with the inside leg kick.
Checkert closes the distance and pushes Canel back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Canel fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Canel fails to land.
Canel swings wildly with an uppercut but Checkert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Canel slowing the pace effectively.
Canel tries to land a knee to the head but Checkert blocks with his arms.
Canel misses with an elbow over the top.
Checkert breaks the clinch.
Checkert shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Canel's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Checkert trying to control but Canel is working from the bottom.
Canel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Canel tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Canel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Checkert trying to control but Canel is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Checkert is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Checkert throws a sloppy head kick and Canel moves out of range easily.
Nice cross by Canel.
Canel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Canel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Checkert .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canel scores with a jab. Checkert acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Canel is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Checkert takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Canel throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Canel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Canel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Checkert throws a half hearted mid kick.
Canel blocks the body kick.
Checkert closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Checkert lands in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Checkert 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Checkert trying to control the position from guard on top but Canel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Checkert doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Checkert manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Checkert trying to control the position from guard on top but Canel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Checkert slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Checkert slips nicely into half guard.
Canel trying to control here.
Checkert wants to take a breather but Canel is having none of it.
Checkert moves nicely into side control.
Checkert looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Checkert is trying to get an arm triangle but Canel is defending well.
Checkert is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Canel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Checkert swings around for an armbar but Canel sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Checkert 's guard.
Checkert keeping full guard, as Canel tries to pass.
Canel wants to control from the top but Checkert keeps moving.
Checkert looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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 Maikel Canel will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Canel throws out a powerful jab.
Checkert doesn't manage to clinch there - Canel circles away.
Canel tries to clinch up.
Canel lands with a nice body punch.
Checkert takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Checkert takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Canel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Canel doesn't manage to clinch there - Checkert circles away.
Canel sets himself, and Checkert steps forward looking for the clinch! Canel avoids it this time.
Canel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Checkert darts in looking for a takedown but Canel gets double underhooks and turns Checkert into the cage.
Checkert tries to keep at a distance but Canel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Canel breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Checkert tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Checkert takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Maikel Canel is winning the standup battle so far.
Checkert on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Canel lands with a slapping head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canel stuffs the takedown attempt from Checkert . Checkert gets slowly back to his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Canel misses its target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Canel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Canel connects with a looping right hand.
Canel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Checkert throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Canel dips to his left and cracks Checkert with an uppercut!
Checkert looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Canel works Checkert 's body with a nice hook.
Canel cracks Checkert with a right hand to the side of the head.
Canel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Canel throws a nice head kick!
Canel cracks Checkert with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good exchange - Canel coming out on top.
Canel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canel connects with a leg kick.
Canel instigates a clinch.
Canel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Canel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Checkert fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maikel Canel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vince Checkert .
Checkert on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Canel. Canel obviously looking to wear him down.
Maikel Canel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Checkert closes this distance looking for a takedown but Canel circles away.
Checkert throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Canel's waist but Canel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Checkert off to one side.
Canel closes the distance and pushes Checkert back into the cage.
Canel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Checkert throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Canel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Canel slaps away a takedown attempt from Checkert , before circling back to the center of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Canel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canel clinches up with Checkert and pushes him back against the cage.
Canel lands a nice uppercut.
Checkert takes a shot to the head.
Canel swings wildly with an uppercut but Checkert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Checkert slowing the pace effectively.
Canel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Canel trying to land knees to the body.
Canel has Checkert pressed against the cage.
Canel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Checkert throws a sloppy head kick and Canel moves out of range easily.
Checkert misses with a takedown attempt - Canel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Canel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Checkert under the eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Canel tries to close the distance and clinch but Checkert swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Checkert .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Checkert , pushing him back against the cage.
Checkert slowing the pace effectively.
Canel breaks from the clinch.
Checkert is trying hard to land a takedown here. Canel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Canel clobbers Checkert with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A head kick from Canel lands but Checkert takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canel digs a good body shot into Checkert 's ribs.
Canel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Checkert throws a head kick that misses.
Canel lands a jab to Checkert 's midsection.
Canel throws a head kick that half lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maikel Canel dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Donk. Canel catches Checkert right on the button with a cross.
Checkert takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Canel cracks Checkert with a good jab.
A jab from Canel does it's job there.
Good standup being displayed there by Canel as he connects with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Canel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Checkert takes a jab right on the kisser.
Canel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Canel connects with a leg kick.
Canel scores with a nice right hand.
Canel with the inside leg kick.
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!
Canel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Canel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Checkert s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Checkert shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Canel is trying to defend but Checkert finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Vince Checkert has got the better of the ground game so far.
Canel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Checkert pulls his head out easily.
Canel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Checkert can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Checkert is looking for a kimura but Canel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Checkert to get the leverage.
Checkert is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Canel is just riding it out for now. Checkert eventually gives up the hold.
Canel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Canel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Checkert pulls his head out easily.
Checkert is trying to control the action in half guard but Canel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full 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.
Canel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Canel wants to sweep here but Checkert controlling him for the moment.
Canel has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Canel keeping moving, preventing Checkert from controlling successfully.
Checkert avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Checkert wants to pass the guard but Canel is keeping the position.
Checkert 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Checkert wants to control from the top but Canel keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Canel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Checkert is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Canel is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Canel has escaped and now he's on top!
Checkert doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Canel tries to free his leg and advance position but Checkert is retaining full guard.
Canel throws a big right hand that misses.
Checkert working for a triangle but Canel defends it easily.
Checkert looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canel has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Checkert to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Canel is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Checkert pulls down on the head and he's put Canel to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vince Checkert !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bradley Heatherington (ranked 3478 p4p, 2432 weight class) and Vasil Hoxha (ranked 354 p4p, 273 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Bradley Heatherington has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Bradley Heatherington seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bradley Heatherington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vasil Hoxha!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoxha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hoxha connects with a single shot there.
A lazy left from Hoxha finds it's target.
Hoxha takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Heatherington 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.
Heatherington misses with a series of wild punches.
Hoxha tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hoxha throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Heatherington's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Hoxha dives in looking to finish as Heatherington flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Hoxha's strikes! Hoxha is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Heatherington's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Heatherington was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasil Hoxha!
Vasil Hoxha very nearly forgot to thank Chester 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Mendoza (ranked 1678 p4p, 6730 weight class) and Jon Yankowy (ranked 209 p4p, 582 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Enzo Mendoza!
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, Jon Yankowy!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yankowy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mendoza.
Mendoza digs a good body shot into Yankowy's ribs.
Mendoza's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mendoza duly obliges.
Mendoza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yankowy.
Yankowy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yankowy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mendoza under the eye.
 It looks like Enzo Mendoza has been cut.
Jab, jab by Mendoza - just one landing.
We've been informed that Yankowy has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza throws a body shot but no joy.
Mendoza works the jab nicely.
Mendoza has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mendoza lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yankowy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheers as Mendoza lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yankowy doesn't seem phased though.
Yankowy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mendoza tests Yankowy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice defenses there by Yankowy.
Mendoza swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yankowy.
Good exchange - Mendoza coming out on top.
Yankowy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mendoza.
Yankowy thinks about the counter body kick.
Enzo Mendoza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mendoza swinging wildly here.
Mendoza lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yankowy manages to avoid it.
Mendoza scores with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mendoza closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mendoza with a nice cross.
Mendoza is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mendoza takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice shot lands for Mendoza.
Mendoza lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mendoza throws a wild body kick that Yankowy sees coming a mile off.
Yankowy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza lands with a hook. Yankowy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice cross by Mendoza.
Mendoza gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yankowy misses with a left hand
and Mendoza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yankowy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A lazy left from Mendoza finds it's target.
Enzo Mendoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yankowy misses with a lunging right hand
and Mendoza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mendoza lands a jab to Yankowy's midsection.
Mendoza scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendoza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yankowy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mendoza lands a nice shot to the body.
Mendoza 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.
Mendoza works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yankowy loads up on a big right hand but Mendoza slips the punch.
Yankowy throws a poor cross that misses
and Mendoza counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mendoza is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mendoza fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mendoza connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Mendoza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Enzo Mendoza's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mendoza connects with a nice looking jab.
Mendoza takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Yankowy might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mendoza has got the better of the exchanges.
Yankowy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mendoza throws a lazy right hand but Yankowy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yankowy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mendoza stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Yankowy.
Mendoza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yankowy can do to turn this around?
Yankowy misses with a lunging right hand
letting Mendoza counter with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Mendoza.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from Yankowy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Yankowy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Yankowy fails with a takedown attempt.
Mendoza throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mendoza swings for the body but Yankowy moves out of range.
Mendoza lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yankowy at a distance.
Mendoza moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mendoza smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Enzo Mendoza is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Mendoza.
Mendoza wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yankowy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yankowy walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Mendoza misses.
Mendoza lands a lovely overhand right.
Mendoza throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Mendoza. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mendoza.
Mendoza fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Yankowy.
Yankowy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good exchange - Mendoza coming out on top.
Mendoza connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yankowy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yankowy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Despite the aggression on Yankowy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mendoza dips to his left and cracks Yankowy with an uppercut!
Mendoza connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yankowy momentarily.
Mendoza misses the shot to the body.
Mendoza scores with a shot to the body.
Yankowy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Yankowy back to the cage. Mendoza follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendoza lands a nice looking body shot.
Mendoza bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yankowy's head backwards.
Yankowy ducks right into an uppercut from Mendoza.
Mendoza moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A cross from Yankowy lands.
Mendoza fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yankowy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mendoza misses with the combination.
It seemed like Yankowy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yankowy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Mendoza dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Enzo Mendoza's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Mendoza lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mendoza lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mendoza rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yankowy counters with a left and a right that stings Mendoza.
Yankowy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mendoza fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yankowy on the side of the head.
Mendoza throws out a powerful jab.
Mendoza lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mendoza lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice jab there from Mendoza.
Mendoza connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yankowy throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Mendoza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice shot lands for Mendoza.
Mendoza moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mendoza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yankowy.
Mendoza throwing a counter right hand but Yankowy manages to avoid it.
Mendoza lands with a cross.
Mendoza scores with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mendoza darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mendoza 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.
Mendoza connects with a right hand. Yankowy shakes it off.
Nice straight punches there by Mendoza. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mendoza.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendoza lands with a right hand.
Mendoza with a nice cross.
Mendoza lands a jab to the nose.
Mendoza connects with a crisp jab.
Yankowy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yankowy needs to keep his hands up - Mendoza had a free shot at his head there.
Mendoza throws a combination that misses
and Yankowy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yankowy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mendoza scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mendoza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mendoza scores with a hook.
Mendoza connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yankowy momentarily.
Yankowy slips under a jab.
Yankowy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mendoza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendoza works the jab nicely.
A jab from Mendoza does it's job there.
Mendoza lands with an overhand left.
Mendoza displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza misses with a hook. Yankowy ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Yankowy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendoza tests Yankowy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Yankowy misses.
Yankowy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mendoza moves away from the strike by Yankowy.
Mendoza connects with a nice looking jab.
Mendoza connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yankowy. Yankowy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mendoza tests Yankowy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mendoza lands a glancing blow to the side of Yankowy's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enzo Mendoza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mendoza 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:25
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enzo Mendoza!
Enzo Mendoza 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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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Waller (ranked 1062 p4p, 2083 weight class) and Dudley Ballistics (ranked 65 p4p, 121 weight class). Waller's entrance music is Snoop Dogg - Murder Was the Case. A fine choice. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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135
7 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Waller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dudley Ballistics!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ballistics counters with a left to the body.
Waller swings widly with a right hand
and Ballistics counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Jack Waller has been cut.
Ballistics throws a shot from downtown. Waller moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Waller misses the target.
Ballistics slips under a jab.
Waller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ballistics has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Waller is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Waller throws a nice looking combination but Ballistics bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ballistics throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ballistics misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waller misses with a looping right.
Ballistics lands a really nice looking cross but Waller seems unphased.
Ballistics throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Waller swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ballistics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waller misses with an uppercut
and Ballistics counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Waller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ballistics moves away.
Waller throws a lazy uppercut
and Ballistics connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ballistics ducks under a wild hook from Waller.
Ballistics looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ballistics slips under a jab from Waller.
Ballistics scores with a nice right hand.
Waller misses with a body punch
and Ballistics counters with a stiff right hand.
Ballistics turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Ballistics.
Waller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A nice combination there by Waller.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ballistics misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Ballistics misses its intended target.
It looked like Waller wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Waller throws a hook but Ballistics avoids it easily.
As Waller backs off Ballistics throws a huge counter combo but Waller manages to avoid it all.
Waller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ballistics was well out of range. Poor timing from Waller.
Ballistics is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Waller throws out a loose jab but Ballistics uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ballistics shapes to counter with a head kick.
Ballistics ducks under a wild hook from Waller.
Ballistics now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Waller misses with a hook. Ballistics ducked under it nicely.
Jack Waller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Waller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ballistics on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Waller throws a looping overhand right but Ballistics ducks down to avoid it.
Ballistics appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ballistics walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waller takes a swing at Ballistics's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Waller does no damage.
A nice side step and Ballistics releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Waller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Waller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Waller cracks Ballistics with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circling - Waller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ballistics throws out a powerful jab.
Waller takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Waller throws out a loose jab but Ballistics uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ballistics throws an overhand right that lands on Waller's shoulder, as Waller tries to avoid the shot.
Waller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ballistics looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballistics throws a looping overhand right but Waller ducks down to avoid it.
Waller connects with a right hand. Ballistics shakes it off.
Waller misses with an uppercut.
Ballistics takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Waller throws a combination. Ballistics tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Waller digs a good hook to Ballistics's body.
Ballistics stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Waller scores with a decent looking hook.
Waller lands a glancing blow to the side of Ballistics's head.
Waller blocks a jab.
Waller is looking to counter punch.
Ballistics lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Waller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Waller's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Waller with a nice cross.
Waller scores with a nice right hand.
Waller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Waller scores with a nice head shot.
Waller throws a body punch but Ballistics moves out of range.
Ballistics swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Waller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ballistics slips under a jab from Waller.
Ballistics uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Waller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballistics throws a jab but it's blocked by Waller.
Waller throwing a counter right hand but Ballistics manages to avoid it.
Ballistics throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Waller counter with a right hand.
 Ballistics is rocked!
Ballistics misses with a lunging right hand
and Waller counters with a stiff right hand.
Ballistics is still on wobbly legs! Can Waller finish him?
Ballistics gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Waller gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Ballistics is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Waller!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jack Waller waved his t-shirt featuring Savage Fightwear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julio Valeron Huhrera (ranked 2346 p4p, 1510 weight class) and Joe Bailey (ranked 26 p4p, 19 weight class). Bailey has chosen Go Hard Or Go Home as his entrance music. Julio Valeron Huhrera has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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34
154
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30 - 15 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julio Valeron Huhrera !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Bailey!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Huhrera .
Huhrera is looking to clinch but Bailey is avoiding it.
Bailey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Huhrera closes the distance and clinches.
Huhrera is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bailey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Huhrera has Bailey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bailey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Huhrera drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bailey pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Valeron Huhrera . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huhrera misses with a takedown attempt
and Bailey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Huhrera moves into the clinch.
Huhrera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bailey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Bailey.
Huhrera tries to score a body lock takedown but Bailey shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Huhrera has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bailey prevents the takedown attempt.
Bailey misses with a body punch.
Huhrera takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Huhrera blocking some punches.
Bailey lands a nice shot to the body.
Huhrera changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bailey fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bailey throws a head kick that misses.
Huhrera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Huhrera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bailey appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Huhrera is looking to clinch.
Huhrera gets the takedown into side control.
Huhrera throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bailey is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Bailey's face as Huhrera controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera tries to score with some ground and pound. Bailey controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Huhrera trying to control the position but Bailey is working away.
Huhrera landing a few strikes.
Bailey parries the strikes from Huhrera easily there. Huhrera is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bailey to escape.
Bailey being controlled for a moment.
Huhrera has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bailey is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huhrera working away.
Bailey seems a little lost for a moment, as Huhrera dominates the positioning.
Bailey is not content to let Huhrera control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Huhrera .
Huhrera trying to control the position but Bailey is working away.
Bailey trying to remain calm as Huhrera controls from the top position.
Huhrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bailey keeps working.
Huhrera controlling the position.
Huhrera is trying to ground and pound but Bailey uses the momentary lack of control by Huhrera to regain half guard.
Huhrera slows the pace down in half guard.
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.
Huhrera is trying to control the action in half guard but Bailey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bailey wants to get back to full guard.
Bailey is refusing to be controlled, as Huhrera sits in half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Huhrera is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Huhrera wants to control but Bailey is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huhrera sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bailey defending well though.
Bailey won't allow Huhrera to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe Bailey will probably get the nod.
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.
A swing and a miss from Bailey.
Huhrera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bailey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Julio Valeron Huhrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bailey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bailey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bailey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bailey scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Huhrera tightens his grip and picks Bailey up, before dumping him to the ground. Bailey manages to land in guard.
Huhrera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Huhrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Bailey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huhrera slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Huhrera wants to control from the top but Bailey keeps moving.
Huhrera working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Huhrera works over Bailey with some ground and pound from guard.
Huhrera trying to move into half guard but instead Bailey has managed to sweep!
Huhrera is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Julio Valeron Huhrera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bailey pushes Huhrera off looking to stand but Huhrera dives back in and keeps control.
Ground and pound from Huhrera .
Still in half guard, Huhrera seems content to control.
Huhrera wants to free his trapped foot but Bailey is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera working over Bailey with some ground and pound. Bailey looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bailey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Huhrera takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Huhrera is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Huhrera wants to work for an arm triangle but Bailey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Huhrera works his way into side control.
Huhrera happy to just control the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey wants to control but Huhrera postures up.
Bailey pushes Huhrera away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Huhrera gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Huhrera is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bailey has escaped the position, nice work there.
Huhrera wants to control but Bailey is keeping him busy.
Huhrera wants to take a breather but Bailey manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Huhrera .
Huhrera makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bailey trying to keep a closed guard but Huhrera is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Huhrera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Huhrera throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huhrera working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Huhrera throwing strikes but missing.
Huhrera trying to control but Bailey is working from the bottom.
Bailey keeping full guard, as Huhrera tries to pass.
Huhrera throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huhrera sitting in guard here, content to control.
Huhrera trying to control but Bailey is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Valeron Huhrera dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Huhrera wants to clinch.
Bailey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Huhrera moves in looking to clinch but Bailey pushes him off.
Huhrera shoots in and gets a takedown into Bailey's guard.
Huhrera is looking to work some ground and pound but Bailey has wrist control.
Huhrera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bailey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huhrera wants to pass the guard but Bailey is keeping the position.
Huhrera is looking to work some ground and pound but Bailey has wrist control.
Huhrera with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huhrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Bailey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huhrera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bailey has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at LA Wellness Centre. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Huhrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Bailey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huhrera is working Bailey over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bailey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Huhrera .
Huhrera throwing strikes but missing.
Bailey wants to stand and escape but Huhrera is having none of it.
Huhrera looking to sit in guard and control but Bailey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bailey being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey landing with the ground and pound.
Huhrera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bailey.
Huhrera trying to keep a closed guard but Bailey is proving a slippery customer.
Huhrera keeping moving, preventing Bailey from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bailey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Huhrera looking for a sweep. Not yet Huhrera , not yet.
Bailey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Huhrera is on top in guard.
Bailey wants to stand and escape but Huhrera is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bailey holds on and takes a little breather.
Huhrera working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Huhrera is looking to pass into half guard but Bailey pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bailey is in guard.
Bailey wants to control from the top but Huhrera keeps moving.
Huhrera controlling the position.
Huhrera wants to sweep but no luck.
Huhrera manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bailey manages to get himself to full guard.
Bailey seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Huhrera drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bailey looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bailey looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bailey!
Huhrera is not content to let Bailey control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Huhrera stops Bailey from passing to mount.
Bailey is looking to take a break and control but Huhrera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huhrera manages to get back to half guard.
Huhrera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Julio Valeron Huhrera .
I think Huhrera 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Merel (ranked 1383 p4p, 1880 weight class) and Teshima Shigochiyo (ranked 172 p4p, 223 weight class). Shigochiyo has chosen Yoshida Brothers - Rising as his entrance music. Teshima Shigochiyo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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22
152
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148
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Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Merel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Teshima Shigochiyo!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Merel throws a looping overhand right but Shigochiyo ducks down to avoid it.
Shigochiyo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shigochiyo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Merel.
Shigochiyo feints the counter takedown.
Merel slaps away a takedown attempt from Shigochiyo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Merel is looking to counter punch.
Merel loads up on a big right hand but Shigochiyo slips the punch.
Merel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shigochiyo tries for a takedown but Merel circles away easily
and Merel counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shigochiyo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shigochiyo misses with a takedown attempt
and Merel counters with a stiff right hand.
Anthony Merel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teshima Shigochiyo.
Merel drops Shigochiyo with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Shigochiyo looks back up at him and smiles so Merel waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Shigochiyo is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Merel! Shigochiyo is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Merel!
An out of breath Anthony Merel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gilbervan Soares (ranked 885 p4p, 1134 weight class) and Lou Higgins (ranked 129 p4p, 154 weight class). Lou Higgins is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Excellent boxer
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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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gilbervan Soares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lou Higgins!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Higgins misses its intended target.
Higgins swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Soares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Soares drives through and clinches with Higgins against the cage.
Soares blocks a body shot from Higgins.
Higgins scores with a shot to the side of Soares's head.
Soares misses with some punches.
Higgins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Higgins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Higgins throws a punch but it's blocked by Soares.
Higgins pushes Soares back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Soares misses with a hook to the ribs.
Higgins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Higgins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soares turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Soares manages to end up in side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soares lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Higgins down.
Soares is putting a hurting on Higgins here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soares working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Higgins is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Soares has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Higgins tries to improve position but can't.
Soares working the body and head with strikes.
Higgins managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Soares.
Soares is chipping away with strikes.
Soares throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Soares throws a strike aimed at the side of Higgins's head but Higgins avoids it well.
Soares misses with the ground and pound.
Soares working the strikes but Higgins uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Soares sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Higgins defending well though.
Soares is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Higgins wants to improve his position but Soares is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgins actively working from the bottom here.
We've been hearing that Soares has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soares thows a huge punch but Higgins dodges it nicely.
Higgins is trying is best to control the position here.
Soares missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Higgins trying to hold on to Soares's head to control him but Soares postures up.
Soares uses his free foot to push down on Higgins's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Higgins.
Soares lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgins taking shots to the head.
Soares with the ground and pound from mount.
A nice elbow there by Soares.
Higgins is rocked!
Soares drops a big elbow. That's hurt Higgins! More shots from Soares and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gilbervan Soares!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shu Fang Tzeng (ranked 687 p4p, 3271 weight class) and Li Xiaodong (ranked 44 p4p, 176 weight class). Tzeng's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mantra Chant. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shu Fang Tzeng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Li Xiaodong!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tzeng shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tzeng showed some decent athleticism there.
We've been hearing good reports from Tzeng's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Xiaodong is trying to stand up here but Tzeng is controlling him well.
Tzeng wants to free his trapped foot but Xiaodong is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Xiaodong pushes Tzeng off looking to stand but Tzeng dives back in and keeps control.
Xiaodong preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Xiaodong is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Tzeng has latched onto it... Big trouble! Tzeng pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Xiaodong is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Tzeng!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shu Fang Tzeng!
An out of breath Shu Fang Tzeng thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Darken Rahl (ranked 957 p4p, 1022 weight class) and Pablo Itzpapalotltotec (ranked 126 p4p, 134 weight class). Itzpapalotltotec has chosen Copacabana - Barry Manilow as his entrance music. Pablo Itzpapalotltotec has the eye of the tiger 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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darken Rahl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Itzpapalotltotec!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rahl dives in for a single leg takedown but Itzpapalotltotec sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rahl darts in looking for a takedown but Itzpapalotltotec gets double underhooks and turns Rahl into the cage.
Itzpapalotltotec throws out a counter right but Rahl avoids it with no problem.
Itzpapalotltotec's coach down at ZuccoTraining Ground was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Itzpapalotltotec's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rahl will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darken Rahl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rahl fails with the takedown
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Itzpapalotltotec leaves Rahl with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rahl tries for a takedown but Itzpapalotltotec sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Itzpapalotltotec is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rahl with a body shot.
Darken Rahl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rahl on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahl drives through with a takedown into Itzpapalotltotec's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Itzpapalotltotec is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rahl is aware though and is defending well.
Rahl throws a big right hand that misses.
Itzpapalotltotec avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahl works over Itzpapalotltotec with some ground and pound from guard.
Itzpapalotltotec trying to control the position.
Itzpapalotltotec utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rahl missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rahl with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rahl postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rahl scoring with some ground and pound.
Itzpapalotltotec working for a triangle but Rahl defends it easily.
Rahl lands a couple of digs.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to keep Rahl in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahl throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Itzpapalotltotec controlling the position.
Itzpapalotltotec working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rahl.
Rahl connects with a couple of short punches.
Itzpapalotltotec avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rahl has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rahl working some strikes from top position.
Rahl postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Itzpapalotltotec has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rahl should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Itzpapalotltotec has tightened it up now! Rahl should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pablo Itzpapalotltotec!
During a confident post fight interview, Pablo Itzpapalotltotec thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Randleman (ranked 368 p4p, 1179 weight class) and Alex Silva (ranked 58 p4p, 161 weight class). Randleman kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bloodhound Gang - Bad Touch. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Randleman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Silva!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randleman lands a right hook to the body.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silva fails with the takedown
and Randleman counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva misses with a takedown
and Randleman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Randy Randleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Silva.
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Randleman is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Randleman circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Randleman as Silva shoots in.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Randleman half committed to a counter leg kick.
Silva slips under a jab from Randleman.
Randleman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Randleman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva looks winded!
Randleman is looking to slow Silva down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Randleman shows good takedown defense.
Randleman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Randleman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Randleman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silva thinking.
Randleman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Randleman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Randleman lands a big uppercut and Silva crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Silva looks OK. Randleman waves Silva back to his feet!
Silva is rocked!
 It looks like Alex Silva has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Randleman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Randleman finish him?
Silva walks forward, straight into a front kick from Randleman.
Silva seems to have recovered his senses.
Randleman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Silva. That did some damage!
Silva on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Randleman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Randleman lands a brutal uppercut that launches Silva off his feet! Silva tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randy Randleman!
Randy Randleman retains his light heavyweight title!
A less than humble Randy Randleman misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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