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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Dawson (ranked 24292 p4p, 3228 weight class) and Phet Mongkut (ranked 475 p4p, 307 weight class). Mongkut has chosen Piphat Ensemble as his entrance music. 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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155 cm 20 145 3 - 4 - 0 |
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174 cm 19 155 2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt Dangerous knees Experienced |
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BJJ White Belt Excellent MT Prefers standup |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Dawson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phet Mongkut! The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mongkut fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dawson on the side of the head. Mongkut lands with a slapping head kick. Mongkut throws a quick inside leg kick. Dawson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Mongkut lands with a kick to the temple. Dawson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Dawson closes the distance and clinches. The referee calls for Mongkut to work.
Mongkut working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dawson. A short right hand to the side of the head by Mongkut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dawson trying to stall but Mongkut improves his position.
Mongkut wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dawson has him pressed against the cage. Dawson tries to land a knee to the head but Mongkut blocks with his arms.
Mongkut wants to break free but Dawson has control.
Mongkut lands with a short shot to the head. Mongkut avoids a wild elbow strike from Dawson. Mongkut tries to break free but Dawson pushes him back against the cage. Mongkut working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Mongkut wants to break free but Dawson has control.
Mongkut pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Dawson rushes Mongkut and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mongkut wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Mongkut is trying to break the clinch but Dawson has him pressed against the cage. Mongkut doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dawson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Dawson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mongkut.
Mongkut has Dawson pressed against the cage.
Mongkut breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dawson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mongkut swats him away and circles back towards the center. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mongkut! But no joy. Mongkut lands with a slapping head kick. Phet Mongkut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dawson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Dawson fails in his attempt to clinch. Dawson tries to clinch up but Mongkut circles away and keeps his distance. Mongkut jabs Dawson to the body, keeping him at a distance. Mongkut throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dawson. Mongkut scores to the head and body with a nice combination! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A good leg kick by Mongkut. Mongkut gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mongkut gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Dawson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dawson has Mongkut pressed against the cage, preventing Mongkut from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Mongkut landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mongkut lands with a light punch inside. Dawson pushes off an throws an elbow but Mongkut leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Mongkut manages to break the clinch.
Good shot there by Mongkut. Mongkut throws a combination. Dawson tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Dawson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Mongkut scores with a head kick. Dawson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Mongkut throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mongkut. Dawson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. A thudding body kick lands there by Mongkut!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Dawson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mongkut. Dawson walks into a stiff left hand from Mongkut. Dawson wants to clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phet Mongkut dominated that 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. Dawson tries to clinch there but Mongkut circles away.
Mongkut flicks out a counter leg kick but Dawson steps away. Dawson tries to clinch up and Mongkut cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mongkut. Phet Mongkut seems to be getting the better of the standup. Dawson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mongkut, pushing him back against the cage. Mongkut scores with a shot to the side of Dawson's head. Dawson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mongkut's efforts to push away. Mongkut trying to land knees to the body.
Dawson misses with a knee strike.
Dawson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dawson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mongkut blocks it with crossed arms. Mongkut takes an elbow to the temple. Dawson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mongkut blocks it with crossed arms. Mongkut wants to get back to striking at distance but Dawson won't allow it.
Mongkut lands an elbow inside. Dawson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mongkut is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Still in the clinch, Mongkut scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mongkut breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dawson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mongkut swats him away and circles back towards the center. Mongkut throws a leg kick which misses Dawson's front leg but catches the back leg as Dawson tries to avoid it. Dawson takes a kick to the side of the head. Dawson instigates a clinch. Mongkut wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Mongkut wants to get back to striking at distance but Dawson won't allow it.
Mongkut lands with a right to the head. Mongkut misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Dawson misses with an elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mongkut. Dawson is struggling to control the position. Dawson throws an elbow that misses.
Dawson trying to land knees to the body.
Mongkut has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Mongkut lands an uppercut. Dawson looking to throw knees to the head but Mongkut is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mongkut has had enough of the clinch but Dawson keeps him there for the moment. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mongkut. Dawson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dawson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dawson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mongkut up against the cage. The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Dawson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. Mongkut avoiding damage as Dawson throws knees to the body.
Mongkut lands a shoulder strike. Dawson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mongkut.
Mongkut trying to control the position but instead, Dawson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mongkut into the cage. Dawson connects with a knee to the head.
Mongkut can't break the clinch.
Dawson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mongkut blocks it with crossed arms. A quick uppercut on the inside from Mongkut. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Phet Mongkut will probably get the nod - 10:9. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! Mongkut connects with an inside leg kick. Dawson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mongkut. Mongkut has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Dawson moves into range and clinches up with Mongkut. Dawson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mongkut's efforts to push away. Mongkut looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Dawson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dawson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mongkut blocks it with crossed arms. Mongkut tries to break free but Dawson pushes him back against the cage. Dawson tries to land knees in the clinch but Mongkut avoids the damage to the body. Mongkut avoiding damage as Dawson throws knees to the body.
Dawson trying to land knees to the body.
Mongkut lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dawson backwards. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mongkut'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. Dawson missing with knees to the body.
Mongkut avoiding damage as Dawson throws knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mongkut. Mongkut is trying to force a seperation but Dawson has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dawson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mongkut lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dawson backwards. Mongkut lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Mongkut breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Mongkut lands with a slapping head kick. Mongkut throws a quick inside leg kick. Mongkut scores with a jab. Dawson acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Mongkut is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Mongkut goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Dawson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Dawson is rocked! Jack Dawson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. 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! Mongkut has closed the distance and engaged Dawson in a clinch.
Dawson trying to land knees to the body.
Dawson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Mongkut works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mongkut pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Mongkut moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dawson wants to clinch and Mongkut counters with a lovely straight right hand! Mongkut clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dawson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dawson stalling in the clinch.
Dawson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mongkut is defending well for now. Mongkut has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Dawson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Mongkut breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A nice combination there by Mongkut.
Mongkut explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Mongkut explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Mongkut plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Oh Dawson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Mongkut stalks Dawson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dawson's face. Dawson staggers backwards, shaken. Dawson instigates a clinch. Dawson seems to have got his legs back now. Mongkut looking to stall.
Jack Dawson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mongkut comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Mongkut wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Mongkut blocks the elbow strike.
Dawson misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Phet Mongkut comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Mongkut winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phet Mongkut! Phet Mongkut thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rudolf Meine (ranked 4224 p4p, 5200 weight class) and Edson Tavares (ranked 382 p4p, 414 weight class). Tavares has chosen DMX - X Gon' Give It To Ya (Instrumental) as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Rudolf Meine has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rudolf Meine seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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163 cm 20 155 4 - 3 - 0 |
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177 cm 20 150 2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt Solid boxing Granite chin |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rudolf Meine! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edson Tavares! The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tavares looks to score with a jab to the body but Meine is just out of range. Meine takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tavares throws out a loose jab but Meine uses good head movement to avoid it. A slow jab from Meine misses its intended target. Meine tests Tavares's chin there with a solid looking shot. Meine lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Meine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tavares. Tavares moves in looking to clinch but Meine pushes him off. Meine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Tavares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meine moves away. Meine seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tavares lands with a nice body punch. Meine bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tavares's head backwards. Tavares misses with a hook. Meine ducked under it nicely. Edson Tavares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Meine takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round. A jab from Tavares misses. It looked like Meine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Tavares misses with an uppercut. Meine saw that one coming. Tavares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meine manages to avoid it. Tavares lands a jab to Meine's midsection. Tavares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meine manages to avoid it. Tavares misses with an uppercut
and Meine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Meine moves into range and clinches up with Tavares. Tavares misses with a body punch.
Tavares looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Meine lands on the inside with an uppercut. Meine pulls Tavares into guard.
Tavares must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Meine working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tavares tries to stand but Meine is controlling from the bottom. Meine seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tavares looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Tavares would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Meine working a defensive guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Meine has a closed guard, preventing Tavares from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Tavares tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rudolf Meine will probably get the nod. That's time! Meine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Tavares rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Meine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A big right from Tavares misses. Tavares keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tavares misses with a straight left. Tavares throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Meine counter with a right hand. Edson Tavares seems to be getting the better of the standup. Meine gets a clinch. Tavares wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Meine manages to pull guard.
Meine is pulling down on Tavares's head. It's preventing any offense from Tavares, at least for the moment. Tavares looking to pass the guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Meine looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round. Meine controlling Tavares's posture. Meine can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tavares controls the pace. Meine has his hands on Tavares's head, controlling the position.
That's two 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. Tavares engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Meine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tavares is one step ahead there. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Tavares trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Meine keeping moving, preventing Tavares from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Meine scores with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rudolf Meine dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! Tavares staying out of range there. A little jabbing left from Tavares on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Tavares cracks Meine with a right hand to the side of the head. Tavares closes the distance looking to clinch and Meine counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tavares thinking. Meine cracks Tavares with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tavares looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Meine finish him?
Tavares is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tavares has Meine up against the cage in a clinch.
Tavares is still on wobbly legs! Can Meine finish him? Meine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Tavares seems to have recovered his senses. Meine tries to pull guard but Tavares holds him up against the cage and eventually Meine drops back down to his feet.
Tavares wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Meine drags the fight down to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round. Meine looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Meine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Meine keeping full guard, as Tavares tries to pass. Tavares wants to stand but Meine has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Meine might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Tavares trying to control but Meine is working from the bottom. Meine wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two 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. Meine ducks under a wild hook from Tavares. Meine gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tavares. The fighters circling - Meine throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Tavares misses with a looping left. Meine avoids the body shot from Tavares.
Tavares darts in and clinches Meine up against the cage. Tavares swings wildly with an uppercut but Meine uses good head movement to avoid it. Edson Tavares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Meine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tavares backwards. Tavares working hard to break the clinch. Tavares misses with a body punch.
Meine jumps guard and drags Tavares to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Meine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tavares can do to turn this around? Meine seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Tavares throws an elbow that misses. Meine uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tavares's guard. Nice move by Meine!
And that's the end of the fight! Rudolf Meine showed his dominance in that final round. Well Meine 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27 Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28 Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudolf Meine!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between August Jeaux (ranked 3473 p4p, 3412 weight class) and Jim Reefer (ranked 324 p4p, 320 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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180 cm 20 155 3 - 3 - 0 |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, August Jeaux! 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, Jim Reefer! The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Reefer throws the kick towards the body but Jeaux avoids it. Jim Reefer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Reefer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jeaux takes a step back to recover. Jeaux misses with an uppercut. Reefer saw that one coming. Reefer raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Jeaux instigates a clinch. Reefer working aggressively here.
Reefer tries a body shot but Jeaux blocks it.
Jeaux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Reefer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Jeaux fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reefer is out of range. Jeaux throws a low kick but Reefer moves out of range easily. Donk. Reefer catches Jeaux right on the button with a cross. Reefer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jeaux. That did some damage! Jeaux works the jab nicely. Reefer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Jeaux tries to clinch up. Jeaux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. 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! The fighters circle momentarily. Jeaux darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Jeaux moves forwards but Reefer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jeaux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reefer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Reefer flicks out a counter leg kick but Jeaux steps away. Reefer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jeaux backs up against the cage.
Jeaux is rocked! Reefer cracks Jeaux with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Jeaux tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Reefer pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Jeaux is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Reefer! During a confident post fight interview, Jim Reefer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. August Jeaux was interviewed post fight and said 'I think, Pops from Friday said it best. “You win some, you lose some..but you LIVE to fight another day. I’ll keep fighting! '.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frankie DeLuna (ranked 2811 p4p, 4586 weight class) and Gorilla Grodd (ranked 162 p4p, 240 weight class). Gorilla Grodd told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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BJJ Purple Belt Solid boxing Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frankie DeLuna! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gorilla Grodd! The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Grodd on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
DeLuna misses with a body shot.
DeLuna moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. DeLuna really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Grodd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grodd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. DeLuna throws a right hand that Grodd ducks under and follows up with a left that Grodd also avoids with ease. DeLuna misses with a hook
and Grodd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Grodd feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits DeLunas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! DeLuna fails miserably with a takedown attempt. DeLuna tries a head kick but it misses.
Frankie DeLuna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grodd checks a leg kick. Nice jab there from DeLuna. Grodd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. DeLuna looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Grodd avoids a kick to the body.
Grodd scores with a shot to the body.
DeLuna closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grodd circles away. Grodd lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Grodd blocks the body kick.
DeLuna fails with the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie DeLuna. That's going to take a lot out of him. DeLuna walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Grodd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. DeLuna looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Grodd bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of DeLuna's head. Nice cross by Grodd. Grodd misses with a few strikes there.
Grodd slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Nice straight punches there by DeLuna. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of DeLuna. DeLuna throws a nice looking combination but Grodd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Donk. Grodd catches DeLuna right on the button with a cross. DeLuna on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Grodd lands with an overhand left. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. DeLuna misses with the combination.
Grodd lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Grodd. A nice inside leg kick there by Grodd. That's going to slow DeLuna down. DeLuna takes a shot to the body in his stride.
DeLuna bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Grodd pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Grodd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Grodd cracks DeLuna with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. DeLuna takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Grodd bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps DeLuna's head backwards. DeLuna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grodd connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Grodd scores with a body shot.
DeLuna misses with a lunging right hand
and Grodd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. DeLuna moves out of range of the leg kick from Grodd. Grodd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DeLuna. DeLuna is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Grodd scores with a jab to the jaw. Grodd pivots, looking for a leg kick but DeLuna is out of range and Grodd settles back down. Gorilla Grodd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Grodd cracks DeLuna with a right hand to the side of the head. Grodd misses with a straight right. Grodd attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. DeLuna attempts a counter takedown but Grodd avoids it well and moves away. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Grodd bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps DeLuna's head backwards. Grodd has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far. DeLuna misses with a series of wild punches.
Grodd thows a left - swing and a miss! Grodd lands the left hand. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gorilla Grodd dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! DeLuna misses with a hook
and Grodd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Grodd pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces DeLuna back to the cage. Grodd follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. A telegraphed takedown attempt from DeLuna is defended easily by Grodd. Grodd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Grodd thuds a left hand into DeLuna's body. DeLuna wants to clinch. Grodd bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. DeLuna looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grodd throws an overhand right that lands on DeLuna's shoulder, as DeLuna tries to avoid the shot. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grodd lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and DeLuna has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from DeLuna and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Grodd lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Grodd scores with a nice strike. Grodd slips a straight right by DeLuna. A slapping leg kick lands for Grodd.
That's one minute gone in the round. DeLuna feints a jab promting Grodd to slip. DeLuna then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Grodd slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Grodd throws a body shot but no joy. DeLuna will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gorilla Grodd seems to be getting the better of the standup. Grodd lands with a good body shot. Grodd lands a nice shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! DeLuna pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Left hook, right uppercut from DeLuna. DeLuna thuds a left hand into Grodd's body. DeLuna misses with an uppercut. Grodd has been the more effective fighter overall so far. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! DeLuna misses with the combination.
DeLuna lands the left hand. Grodd catches DeLuna with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Grodd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. DeLuna takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
DeLuna doesn't succeed with the takedown and Grodd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Grodd slips a jab from DeLuna. DeLuna is looking to clinch. DeLuna takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Grodd throws a nice inside leg kick. Frankie DeLuna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. DeLuna uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grodd. DeLuna misses with a takedown and Grodd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie DeLuna. That's going to take a lot out of him. Grodd lands a nice shot that snaps DeLuna's head back.
DeLuna misses with a wild combination.
DeLuna is looking to land body kicks. Grodd connects with a body shot. DeLuna throws a wild combination but nothing lands. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. DeLuna with a lazy takedown attempt and Grodd counters with a stiff right hand. DeLuna has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from DeLuna there as he acknowledges the shot. DeLuna takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grodd.
Nice shot by Grodd. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gorilla Grodd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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! DeLuna takes one to the chin there. Grodd feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits DeLunas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! DeLuna is rocked! DeLuna has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from DeLuna there as he acknowledges the shot. Oh DeLuna is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! DeLuna on the wrong end of a nice hook. Grodd misses the jab. Grodd tests DeLuna's chin there with a solid looking shot. DeLuna lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. DeLuna misses with a hook. Grodd ducked under it nicely. Grodd let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Grodd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DeLuna. Grodd scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. DeLuna takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grodd cracks DeLuna with a hook to the temple - DeLuna is on wobbly legs here! Grodd swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! DeLuna falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Grodd wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gorilla Grodd! A very excited looking Gorilla Grodd made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Albatross (ranked 3150 p4p, 4676 weight class) and Jorge Gamebred (ranked 180 p4p, 241 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Albatross! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jorge Gamebred! The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gamebred swings widly with a right hand
and Albatross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. It looks like Jorge Gamebred has been cut. A big right from Albatross misses. Albatross throws a body kick that misses. Good standup being displayed there by Gamebred as he connects with a hook. Gamebred digs a good hook to Albatross's body.
Gamebred scores with a jab to the body. Gamebred slips a jab and a cross from Albatross.
Gamebred dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Albatross misses with a straight right. Gamebred connects with a single shot there. Gamebred misses with a hook
enabling Albatross to counter with a crisp jab. We've been told by Albatross's head coaches at Undisputed that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Jorge Gamebred seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nice uppercut there from Gamebred. Albatross takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Gamebred fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Albatross throws a combination that misses and Gamebred counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Albatross thinking. Gamebred misses with an uppercut. Albatross thinks about countering with a body kick. Gamebred rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Albatross counters with a lovely straight right hand! Albatross misses with a left hand and Gamebred counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Gamebred bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Albatross looks to land a body kick but Gamebred moved away. Gamebred keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gamebred looks to land a right hand but Albatross moved out of range. Gamebred misses with an uppercut. Albatross saw that one coming. Gamebred throws a right hand that misses
letting Albatross counter with a right hand. Gamebred throws a body shot but no joy. Albatross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gamebred lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Albatross at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Gamebred bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A slow jab from Albatross misses its intended target. Albatross takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gamebred throws a right and a left that both miss. Gamebred is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Albatross jabbing away but nothing is landing. Albatross loads up on a big right hand but Gamebred slips the punch. Albatross misses with an uppercut. Gamebred saw that one coming. Gamebred doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Albatross uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gamebred. Albatross jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Gamebred slips a jab and a cross from Albatross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Albatross walks into a stiff left hand from Gamebred. Albatross takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gamebred throws a left and a right that both miss
and Albatross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Gamebred dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jorge Gamebred's cut. That's time! Back to the action! Gamebred misses with a hook
and Albatross counters with a crisp one two that drops Gamebred! Albatross thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gamebred to his feet! Gamebred is in big trouble! Gamebred is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round! Albatross lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Gamebred is looking to close the distance but Albatross sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Gamebred crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Gamebred is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Johnny Albatross!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ryo Chonen (ranked 2842 p4p, 1816 weight class) and Slick Sanchez (ranked 163 p4p, 106 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryo Chonen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Slick Sanchez! The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A jab from Chonen misses. Slick Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chonen. Nice body punch from Chonen. Chonen throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily. Chonen slips a jab and a cross from Sanchez.
It looked like Chonen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Chonen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. A punch combination from Sanchez misses. Chonen moves away from the strike by Sanchez. Chonen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Sanchez takes one to the chin there. It looks like Slick Sanchez has been cut. Good shot there by Chonen. A jab from Chonen finds it's way through Sanchez's defenses. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Chonen throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot. Chonen throws a shot from downtown. Sanchez moves away and avoids it. Chonen lands a nice hook to Sanchez's body. Sanchez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. The fighters circling - Chonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Sanchez throws a right and a left that both miss. Chonen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Sanchez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sanchez misses with a straight left. Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Chonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
Sanchez throws an off balance right hand
and Chonen counters with a nice right hand that sends Sanchez toppling to the canvas! Sanchez scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Chonen finish him?! Sanchez is rocked! Chonen fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Sanchez square on the jaw! Damn, Sanchez is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryo Chonen! A very excited looking Ryo Chonen 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Kueller (ranked 2942 p4p, 2549 weight class) and Yoshi Takano (ranked 98 p4p, 41 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 22 - 16 - 2, fighting out of London, Benjamin Kueller! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 27 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yoshi Takano! The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Takano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kueller's sensitive parts. Kueller misses with a kick to the body.
Kueller misses the jab. Takano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kueller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takano circles away quickly and effectively. Takano lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Kueller checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kueller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Takano takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Takano dodges the punch combination from Kueller.
It seemed like Takano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Takano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kueller. We've been informed that Takano 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. Kueller misses with a double jab
and Takano counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Kueller scores with a body shot.
Kueller lands a nice looking body kick. Kueller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takano moves away. Takano thinks about the counter body kick. Kueller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. This has been an exciting period of action! Takano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kueller avoids a kick to the body.
Takano defending well as Kueller loads up on a big left hand. Kueller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Takano can pounce on him.
Kueller has Takano up against the cage in a clinch.
Takano tries to work over Kueller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Takano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Kueller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kueller misses with a knee strike.
Takano missing with knees to the body.
Kueller avoiding damage as Takano throws knees to the body.
Kueller trying to control the position but instead, Takano has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kueller into the cage. Takano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kueller avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kueller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kueller misses with a hook. Takano ducked under it nicely. Takano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Takano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Takano misses with a head kick.
Takano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kueller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Takano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kueller ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Kueller pushes Takano up against the cage in a clinch. Kueller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kueller misses with a shot to the body and Takano counters with a nice body kick.
Kueller misses with a combination
and Takano counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kueller thinking. Kueller throws a right hand that misses
and Takano counters with a straight right hand. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Kueller dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kueller has managed to clinch.
Kueller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takano can do to turn this around? Kueller scores with a shot to the side of Takano's head. Kueller is struggling to control the position. Kueller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kueller clinches with his opponent.
Kueller breaks from the clinch.
Kueller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Takano on the side of the head. Kueller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takano was well out of range. Poor timing from Kueller. Takano takes a shot right to the bread basket. Kueller has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Takano dips to his left and cracks Kueller with an uppercut! Takano looks to throw the jab but Kueller is out of range. A little feinted left hand from Kueller on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. An inside leg kick from Kueller misses. Takano looks to land a body kick but Kueller moved away. Takano gets tackled into the cage by Kueller. Kueller maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Takano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kueller misses with a low kick. Good exchange - Takano coming out on top. Takano slips a straight right by Kueller. Takano slips under a jab from Kueller. Kueller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Takano is out of range and Kueller settles back down. Takano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Kueller motions for Takano to come forward. Kueller throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Kueller backing away here, and Takano unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Kueller moves into the clinch successfully.
Kueller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takano.
Takano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kueller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kueller working aggressively here.
Takano can't find room to land a body shot as Kueller controls the action.
Takano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Takano missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Takano trying to land knees to the body.
Kueller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kueller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Takano avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Takano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Despite the aggression on Takano's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Kueller looks to land a right hand but Takano moved 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! Kueller looks to land a right hand but Takano moved out of range. An inside leg kick from Kueller misses. Kueller swinging wildly here.
Takano walks into a stiff left hand from Kueller. Kueller throws a shot from downtown. Takano moves away and avoids it. Despite the aggression on Takano's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Kueller dominated that second round. That's time! Kueller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! Kueller throws a head kick that misses and Takano counters with a nice body kick.
Takano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kueller. That did some damage! Kueller throws a leg kick but Takano moved away. Kueller clinches up with Takano and pushes him back against the cage. Takano missing with knees to the body.
Takano scores with a hook to the body. Takano missing with knees to the body.
Takano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takano tries to break free but Kueller pushes him back against the cage. A right hand to the body from Takano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kueller blocking some punches.
Kueller misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Takano. Takano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kueller avoids it. Kueller stalls. Yoshi Takano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round. Takano landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Takano utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Kueller prevents a body shot from Takano. Kueller swings wildly with an uppercut but Takano uses good head movement to avoid it. Takano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kueller. Kueller managing to block the knees to the body from Takano.
Takano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kueller blocks it with crossed arms. Benjamin Kueller has scored more points in the clinch so far. Takano tries to land a knee to the head but Kueller blocks with his arms.
Kueller managing to block the knees to the body from Takano.
Takano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kueller fails to land. A quick uppercut on the inside from Takano.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Takano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takano missing with knees to the body.
Takano trying to land knees to the body.
Takano avoiding damage as Kueller throws knees to the body.
Takano lands on the inside with an uppercut. Benjamin Kueller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Takano lands a knee to the body.
Takano is working Kueller over against the cage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kueller prevents a body shot from Takano. Kueller is trying to push Takano away but Takano has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Takano cracks Kueller with a nice body shot. Kueller can't break the clinch.
Takano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kueller avoids it. Takano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Takano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Takano connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kueller's face.
And that's the end of the fight! Yoshi Takano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Kueller 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28 Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28 Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Kueller!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Watson (ranked 3298 p4p, 1773 weight class) and Eron Saunders (ranked 107 p4p, 24 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Watson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eron Saunders! The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Watson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saunders. Watson appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Saunders doesn't manage to clinch there - Watson circles away.
Watson tries to keep at a distance but Saunders has taken the fight into the clinch. Watson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Saunders gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Saunders working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Saunders lands an elbow inside that Watson shrugs off. It looks like Dave Watson has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Saunders fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saunders lands an uppercut. Saunders lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Saunders tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Watson's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round. Saunders presses Watson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Watson gets a trip takedown into half guard. Saunders blocking the ground and pound attempt from Watson. Watson is thwarting Saunders's attempts to control the position. Saunders tries to roll over but Watson keeps him under control. Watson lands with a punch from half guard. Watson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Saunders manages to get to full guard.
Watson throws a big right hand that misses. Watson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saunders works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Watson with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Watson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Watson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Watson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Saunders bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Watson's guard. Saunders trying to control but Watson is working from the bottom. Watson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This has been an exciting period of action! Watson working for a triangle but Saunders defends it easily.
Watson looking for a guillotine here but Saunders defends easily.
Saunders got a little sloppy there for a moment and Watson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saunders has managed to get both his arms back between Watson's legs - danger averted. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eron Saunders dominated that round. The cut man is working on Dave Watson's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Watson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saunders instigates a clinch. Watson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Saunders gets the underhooks and prevents it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Saunders just misses with a elbow thrown towards Watson's brow. Saunders prevents a takedown attempt there.
Watson goes for a takedown attempt but Saunders pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Saunders lands a nice looking body shot.
Saunders tries to clinch but Watson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Watson keeps the fight on the outside. Watson attempts a counter takedown but Saunders avoids it well and moves away. Saunders doesn't manage to clinch there - Watson circles away.
Watson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Saunders is looking to clinch but Watson is avoiding it.
Watson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. A slow jab from Watson misses its intended target. Saunders moves in looking to clinch but Watson pushes him off. Watson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Saunders wants to clinch. Saunders clinches with his opponent.
Saunders prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Saunders creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Saunders doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saunders works on Watson's body with a couple of short punches. Saunders tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Saunders lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Watson backwards. Saunders throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Watson avoids a wild elbow strike from Saunders. Saunders taking a breather. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Saunders throws a punch but it's blocked by Watson. Watson looking for a takedown. Saunders lands an elbow inside that Watson shrugs off. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eron Saunders showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Dave Watson's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Saunders gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Saunders working aggressively here.
Saunders is trying to maintain a safe position but Watson gets an underhook and turns Saunders into the cage. Saunders tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Watson's elbow. Watson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saunders throws a punch but it's blocked by Watson. Saunders is defending well against a takedown attempt. Eron Saunders is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Eron Saunders seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Watson blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Watson goes for a takedown attempt but Saunders pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Saunders tries to close the distance and clinch up but Watson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round. The fight stays on the outside here - Saunders looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Dave Watson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Good shot there by Saunders. Saunders doesn't manage to clinch there - Watson circles away.
Saunders has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Decent striking displayed by Saunders there. Saunders tries to clinch but Watson moves out of range. Saunders fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Watson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Saunders pushes Watson up against the cage in a clinch. Watson tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Watson tries to score a body lock takedown but Saunders shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Watson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Saunders gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. A right handed body shot lands from Saunders.
Dave Watson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Saunders swings wildly with an uppercut but Watson uses good head movement to avoid it. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Watson prevents a body shot from Saunders. A head punch blocked on the inside by Saunders.
And that's the end of the fight! Eron Saunders comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Saunders winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30 Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eron Saunders! Eron Saunders took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FUClothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giveme Granite (ranked 1219 p4p, 845 weight class) and Kevin Mamar (ranked 155 p4p, 113 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mamar's choice of entrance music: Slipkibieber - Psychosocial Babe. Giveme Granite had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Good wrestling Solid boxing Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Giveme Granite ! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Mamar! The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mamar missing with a left hand there. Granite was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Granite throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Granite misses with a body kick. Mamar misses with a looping right. A big left from Mamar misses. Mamar loads up on a big right hand but Granite slips the punch. Granite is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mamar. Granite thows a leg kick but Mamar checks it and Mamar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. It looks like Giveme Granite has been cut. Mamar digs a good body shot into Granite 's ribs. Mamar throws a looping overhand right but Granite ducks down to avoid it. Granite with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big right from Granite misses. Mamar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Granite misses with a hook
and Mamar counters with a nice uppercut. Mamar misses the jab. A looping hook to the body misses from Granite . Mamar does a little dance to reset his feet. Granite thows a left - swing and a miss! Granite thuds a left hand into Mamar's body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Granite with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round. Granite misses the shot to the body. Mamar moves forwards but Granite connects with a nice, crisp jab. Granite is looking to slow Mamar down with leg kicks. Granite slips a jab from Mamar. Mamar throws out a loose jab but Granite uses good head movement to avoid it. Granite fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamar manages to avoid it. Granite lands a jab to Mamar's midsection. Granite moves out of range of the strikes. Granite appears to be looking for a big counter. Mamar misses with a wild combination.
Granite ducks under a wild hook from Mamar. Granite lands a jab to the nose. Mamar blocks a jab. Mamar doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Granite lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mamar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mamar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Mamar throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Granite with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Granite throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Granite scores with a shot to the body.
Mamar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Nice defenses there by Granite . Granite is looking to wear down Mamar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Nice uppercut lands for Mamar. That snapped Granite 's head back.
Mamar misses with a wild body shot. Mamar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Granite . Granite just misses with a punch to the body.
Granite tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamar was well out of range. Poor timing from Granite . A punch lands to the side of Mamar 's head but he takes it in his stride. Mamar slips under a jab from Granite . Mamar walks into a jab. Mamar looks for a takedown but Granite sprawls well. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mamar fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Granite . Granite ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Mamar needs to keep his hands up - Granite had a free shot at his head there. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giveme Granite dominated that round. The cut man is working on Giveme Granite 's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Granite connects with a jab. Granite misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mamar.
Mamar dips to his left and cracks Granite with an uppercut! Mamar throws a looping overhand right but Granite ducks down to avoid it. Giveme Granite seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mamar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Granite manages to avoid it. A little feinted left hand from Granite on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Granite is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mamar can do to turn this around? Granite listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Mamar throws a shot from downtown. Granite moves away and avoids it. Mamar throws a hook but Granite avoids it easily. Granite misses with a low kick as Mamar jumps back. Mamar 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. Granite jabs Mamar to the body, keeping him at a distance. Granite throws a leg kick which misses Mamar's front leg but catches the back leg as Mamar tries to avoid it. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Mamar might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Granite has got the better of the exchanges. Granite looks for the body kick but Mamar saw that one coming. A looping hook to the body misses from Mamar. Granite does a little dance to reset his feet. Granite is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Granite throws a head kick but Mamar moves out of range.
Mamar looks to land a left hand but Granite moved out of range nicely. Granite throws a right hand that misses
and Mamar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. This has been an exciting period of action! A punch lands to the side of Mamar 's head but he takes it in his stride. Mamar moves out of range of the leg kick from Granite .
That's one minute gone in the round. Granite misses with a hook to the body
and Mamar counters with a left hand that sends Granite to the canvas! Granite is rocked! Giveme Granite 's cut is getting worse. Mamar postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Granite 's head off the mat! Granite is out! He's out! Mamar jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kevin Mamar! Kevin Mamar is the new heavyweight champion! Kevin Mamar 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christophe Dupree (ranked 683 p4p, 945 weight class) and Carlos Ruas (ranked 7 p4p, 29 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dupree might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Eddie Vedder - Society. This should be a great matchup!
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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 29 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Christophe Dupree! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 29 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlos Ruas! The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dupree misses the shot to the body. Ruas wants to counter the offense by Dupree and move into the clinch position. Dupree swings for the body but Ruas moves out of range.
Ruas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ruas. Ruas cracks a nice hook into Dupree's ribs. Ruas misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Dupree was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ruas. Dupree with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big left from Ruas misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ruas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. It looks like Carlos Ruas has been cut. Dupree lands a body shot.
Dupree comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Dupree throws a leg kick which misses Ruas's front leg but catches the back leg as Ruas tries to avoid it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ruas dives in for a single leg takedown but Dupree sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. A looping hook to the body misses from Dupree. Ruas does a little dance to reset his feet. Ruas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Christophe Dupree is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Dupree throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Ruas looks winded! Ruas shoots in and drives through. Dupree sprawls well. Dupree with a body punch. A glancing blow. Dupree lands a jab. Dupree cracks a nice hook into Ruas's ribs. Dupree feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Ruas crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Christophe Dupree! An out of breath Christophe Dupree thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. The defeated Carlos Ruas had this to say: 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.
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