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Bellicose - Daniels vs Gojo PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mateo Garcia (ranked 4153 p4p, 5127 weight class) and Guillermo Mendoza (ranked 483 p4p, 531 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mateo Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Guillermo Mendoza!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia connects with a crisp jab.
 It looks like Guillermo Mendoza has been cut.
Garcia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Garcia lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mendoza takes a step back to recover.
Garcia closes the distance and clinches.
Garcia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mendoza misses with the combination.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Mendoza.
Garcia takes the fight into the clinch.
Mendoza working hard to break the clinch.
Mendoza wants to break free but Garcia has control.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mendoza is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Garcia creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mendoza's defenses.
Mendoza tries to break free but Garcia pushes him back against the cage.
Mendoza can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia prevents Mendoza from breaking the clinch.
Garcia breaks the clinch.
Mendoza misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garcia tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mendoza manages to circle out of the way.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mendoza sprawls well. Mendoza wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet.
It seemed like Mendoza was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mendoza takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Garcia has closed the distance and engaged Mendoza in a clinch.
Mendoza has had enough of the clinch but Garcia keeps him there for the moment.
Mendoza has had enough of the clinch but Garcia keeps him there for the moment.
Mendoza wants to get back to striking at distance but Garcia won't allow it.
Mendoza tries to break free but Garcia pushes him back against the cage.
Mendoza is trying to break the clinch but Garcia has him pressed against the cage.
Mendoza wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mendoza letting Garcia take a breather here.
Mendoza wants to break free but Garcia has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza is trying to break the clinch but Garcia is controlling him.
Garcia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mendoza throws a hook but Garcia blocks it.
Garcia throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mendoza's head.
Garcia circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Mendoza drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Garcia follows Mendoza to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mateo Garcia!
During a confident post fight interview, Mateo Garcia thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Hudak (ranked 3000 p4p, 3876 weight class) and Matt Baldwin (ranked 290 p4p, 356 weight class). Baldwin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by London Calling. On his way into the cage it seems that Jamal Hudak has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jamal Hudak seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamal Hudak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Baldwin!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hudak stuffs the takedown.
Hudak attempts a counter takedown but Baldwin avoids it well and moves away.
Hudak jabs Baldwin right on the nose. Baldwin blinks but takes it well.
Baldwin throws a lazy right hand but Hudak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hudak closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hudak is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Baldwin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Baldwin is looking for a sweep.
Hudak moves into full mount!
Hudak controlling his opponent.
Hudak unloading with bombs!
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!
Hudak has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Baldwin is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jamal Hudak!
After winning the bout, Jamal Hudak thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alphonse Ngouabi (ranked 3537 p4p, 6072 weight class) and Magnus Magnussen (ranked 436 p4p, 595 weight class). Ngouabi comes into the arena with Lacrimosa (GRIM Remix) blaring out of the sound system. This should be fireworks!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alphonse Ngouabi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Magnus Magnussen!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magnussen tries to close the distance and clinch but Ngouabi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Magnussen rushes Ngouabi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Magnussen stops a takedown attempt from Ngouabi.
Magnussen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magnussen misses with a head kick.
Magnussen tries to clinch but Ngouabi moves out of range.
Ngouabi shoots in and gets a takedown into Magnussen's guard.
Ngouabi passes Magnussen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Magnussen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ngouabi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Magnussen's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magnussen punching from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Magnussen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Magnussen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ngouabi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Magnussen can't keep his opponent in guard - Ngouabi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ngouabi 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.
Magnussen is defending against the submission attempts here by Ngouabi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ngouabi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Magnussen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ngouabi maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Magnussen could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Ngouabi has cracked it and Magnussen is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Ngouabi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alphonse Ngouabi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karel Sup (ranked 2969 p4p, 3182 weight class) and Patrick Knight (ranked 366 p4p, 390 weight class). Patrick Knight has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karel Sup!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick Knight!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight gets caught flat footed, as Sup shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Knight is wriggling around but Sup manages to pass to half guard.
Sup thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sup is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Knight sees it coming and defends easily.
Knight is looking to escape.
Sup is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Sup there.
Knight is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sup scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sup is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Knight doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sup.
Knight gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sup distracts Knight with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sup working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sup postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sup is looking to advance position but Knight has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sup is looking to escape.
Knight moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sup has worked his arm free - good work by Sup!
Knight wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sup keeps working.
Sup tries to bench press Knight off him but Knight keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Knight wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sup, who protects the arm well.
Sup gets back to half guard.
Sup moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sup is on top in guard.
Sup won't allow Knight to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight is looking for a triangle but Sup pushes his legs off easily.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Sup from controlling successfully.
Sup postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sup working some strikes from top position.
Sup working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Knight trying to control the position.
Sup chips away with some ground and pound.
Knight trying to control the position.
Sup tries to free his leg and advance position but Knight is retaining full guard.
Sup working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sup trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sup content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sup postures up and lands a big shot to Knight's brow.
Knight avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Knight looking for a sweep. Not yet Knight, not yet.
Knight working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sup doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sup manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sup content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sup drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Knight manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sup has Knight in his guard.
Sup working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karel Sup dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sup tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Knight swivels and escapes.
Knight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sup shoots in looking for a takedown but Knight manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sup's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sup is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knight can do to turn this around?
Knight looks to land a combination but Sup avoids it well.
Good standup being displayed there by Sup as he connects with a hook.
Sup fails to land with a series of punches.
Knight throws out a counter right but Sup avoids it with no problem.
Knight misses with an uppercut.
Sup seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nice takedown defense from Knight. No joy for Sup on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karel Sup. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sup rushes Knight and presses him up against the cage.
Sup has a couple of punches blocked by Knight.
Sup throws a punch but it's blocked by Knight.
Sup is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sup misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sup struggles to land a body shot inside as Knight controls his hands.
Knight wants to take the fight to the mat but Sup manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sup gets through Knight's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knight is trying to force a seperation but Sup has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sup keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Knight's efforts to push away.
Sup lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sup lands a right hand.
Sup has clasped his hands together around Knight's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Knight takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sup lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Knight taking a bit of punishment here - Sup scoring with strikes.
Sup is chipping away with strikes.
Sup wants to control but Knight is keeping him busy.
Knight takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sup tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Knight is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sup connects with a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sup working the ground and pound from side control.
Knight on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Knight tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sup working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
 Knight is rocked!
Sup trying to control the position but Knight is working away.
Knight is still in real trouble! Can Sup finish him?
Sup cracks Knight with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Sup immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Knight is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Sup!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karel Sup!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George PaintSierre (ranked 2961 p4p, 3594 weight class) and Albert Sojka (ranked 389 p4p, 451 weight class). George PaintSierre could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Albert Sojka's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George PaintSierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Albert Sojka!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
PaintSierre dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sojka. That did some damage!
PaintSierre tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sojka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sojka lands with a good body shot.
Sojka misses with a series of wild punches.
Sojka misses with a double jab.
Sojka throws a series of strikes that have PaintSierre backpedaling.
Sojka circles away from the clinch attempt.
PaintSierre is looking to clinch.
Albert Sojka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Sojka. Those never looked like landing.
PaintSierre slips a jab and a cross from Sojka.
Sojka lands with a two punch combination before moving back 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!
PaintSierre swings for the body but Sojka moves out of range.
Sojka throws a series of punches but PaintSierre avoids them all with ease.
PaintSierre misses with a wild body shot.
PaintSierre tries to close the distance and clinch but Sojka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sojka throws a series of punches but PaintSierre avoids them all with ease.
Sojka lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sojka lands a two punch combo.
Sloppy strikes from Sojka. Those never looked like landing.
PaintSierre tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sojka manages to circle out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sojka slips a jab and a cross from PaintSierre.
PaintSierre takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sojka misses with a two punch combination.
PaintSierre takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sojka misses with the combination.
PaintSierre throws out a leg kick but Sojka moves out of range and PaintSierre only half commits.
Sojka is working the combinations to good effect here.
PaintSierre doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sojka connects with the punch.
Sojka throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
PaintSierre moves into the clinch successfully.
PaintSierre is working for takedown but Sojka is calmly controlling the position for now.
A frustrated look appears on Sojka's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sojka breaks the clinch.
Sojka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A clash of legs there as Sojka blocks the low kick.
Sojka unleashes a big counter combination but PaintSierre bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sojka has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Good leg kick by PaintSierre.
A left and a right from Sojka both land. Nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
PaintSierre takes a swing at Sojka's ribcage but misses.
Sojka avoids the body shot from PaintSierre.
As PaintSierre backs off Sojka throws a huge counter combo but PaintSierre manages to avoid it all.
PaintSierre gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sojka is looking to control PaintSierre's arms but PaintSierre gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sojka has his back to the cage.
Sojka gets underhooks to prevent PaintSierre's takedown attempt.
PaintSierre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sojka lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sojka.
PaintSierre wants to clinch up but Sojka keeps it at a distance.
PaintSierre misses with a leg kick.
PaintSierre throws a head kick that misses.
PaintSierre throws a body shot but no joy.
Sojka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sojka misses with a double jab.
Sojka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sojka misses with a few strikes there.
Sojka throws a right and a left that PaintSierre avoids nicely.
PaintSierre was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Sojka. Those never looked like landing.
Sojka is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sojka misses with a two punch combination.
Sojka throws a series of strikes that have PaintSierre backpedaling.
PaintSierre on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sojka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
PaintSierre is looking to counter the offense by Sojka and move into the clinch.
Sojka circles away from the clinch attempt.
PaintSierre pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sojka is out of range and PaintSierre settles back down.
PaintSierre avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sojka scores with a one two! PaintSierre had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
PaintSierre misses with a head kick.
Sojka throws a good cross that connects.
PaintSierre tries to land a leg kick but Sojka saw it coming and moves away.
PaintSierre doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sojka misses with a few strikes there.
PaintSierre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sojka.
Sojka lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sojka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sojka throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sojka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
PaintSierre moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sojka works the jab nicely.
PaintSierre takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
PaintSierre avoids a punch combination nicely.
PaintSierre slips a jab and a cross from Sojka.
Sojka throws a series of punches but PaintSierre moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Sojka scores with a four punch combination!
PaintSierre darts in and clinches Sojka up against the cage.
PaintSierre breaks the clinch.
PaintSierre is looking to wear down Sojka with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
PaintSierre motions for Sojka to come forward. PaintSierre throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sojka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A nice combination there by Sojka.
Sojka looks to land a combination. PaintSierre sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Sojka dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sojka blocks a low kick nicely.
Sojka throws a series of punches but PaintSierre moves out of range.
PaintSierre throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
PaintSierre takes one on the button.
Sojka throws a series of strikes that have PaintSierre backpedaling.
Sojka tries to bum rush PaintSierre with a series of wild strikes but PaintSierre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sojka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
An inside leg kick from PaintSierre misses.
PaintSierre walks into a straight right hand from Sojka.
Sojka misses with a jab, cross combination.
PaintSierre tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sojka manages to circle out of the way.
Sojka throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
PaintSierre wants to clinch up but Sojka keeps it at a distance.
PaintSierre clinches.
PaintSierre prevents Sojka from breaking the clinch.
PaintSierre missing with knees to the body.
PaintSierre manages to break the clinch.
Sojka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sojka has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sojka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by PaintSierre.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sojka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
PaintSierre attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jab from Sojka.
PaintSierre drives through and clinches with Sojka against the cage.
Sojka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
PaintSierre goes for a takedown attempt but Sojka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
PaintSierre looks to land a combination but Sojka avoids it well.
PaintSierre slips a jab and a cross from Sojka.
PaintSierre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sojka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sojka lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
PaintSierre is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sojka lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
PaintSierre avoids a punch combination nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
PaintSierre tries to clinch up but Sojka circles away and keeps his distance.
Despite the aggression on Sojka's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sojka swinging wildly here.
PaintSierre fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sojka checks it well.
PaintSierre with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
PaintSierre throws a chopping leg kick but Sojka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sojka is looking for the big counter here.
Sojka scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sojka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
PaintSierre slips a jab and a cross from Sojka.
PaintSierre is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sojka.
PaintSierre looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sojka misses with a wild combination.
Sojka dodges the punch combination from PaintSierre.
PaintSierre is looking to clinch.
Sojka lands a jab to the head.
George PaintSierre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
PaintSierre moves in looking to clinch but Sojka pushes him off.
Sojka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sojka's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sojka duly obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PaintSierre misses with a leg kick.
PaintSierre is looking to clinch but Sojka is avoiding it.
PaintSierre moves in looking to clinch but Sojka pushes him off.
Sojka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sojka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but PaintSierre moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sojka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and PaintSierre counters by moving into the clinch.
Sojka struggles to land a body shot inside as PaintSierre controls his hands.
Sojka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sojka misses with a punch to the body.
PaintSierre trying to land knees to the body.
Sojka is trying to force a seperation but PaintSierre has the dominant position.
Sojka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sojka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sojka tries to bum rush PaintSierre with a series of wild strikes but PaintSierre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
PaintSierre swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
PaintSierre throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sojka is looking for the big counter here.
Sojka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sojka throws a series of punches but PaintSierre moves out of range.
PaintSierre looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sojka tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
PaintSierre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sojka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but PaintSierre circles away quickly and effectively.
PaintSierre is looking to counter the offense by Sojka and move into the clinch.
PaintSierre tries to work over Sojka's front leg with a kick but Sojka checks it.
Sojka throws a counter combo.
PaintSierre finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sojka unleashes a big counter combination but PaintSierre bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
PaintSierre tries to clinch up but Sojka circles away and keeps his distance.
PaintSierre wants to clinch up but Sojka keeps it at a distance.
Sojka lands a head shot.
PaintSierre does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
PaintSierre fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sojka checks it well.
PaintSierre throws a low kick, looking for Sojka's leg but Sojka calmly moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sojka! But no joy.
Sojka lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sojka.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
PaintSierre is looking to clinch but Sojka is avoiding it.
PaintSierre tries to close the distance and clinch but Sojka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sojka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Sojka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! PaintSierre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
PaintSierre tries to close the distance and clinch but Sojka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sojka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sojka lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as PaintSierre backs up against the cage.
Sojka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
PaintSierre drives through and clinches with Sojka against the cage.
PaintSierre is trying to pull guard but Sojka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sojka tries to stall but PaintSierre uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
PaintSierre manages to break the clinch.
PaintSierre wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sojka fails to land with a series of punches.
PaintSierre wants to land a leg kick but Sojka is out of range.
PaintSierre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sojka.
Sojka tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sojka throws a right hand that PaintSierre ducks under and follows up with a left that PaintSierre also avoids with ease.
Sojka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
PaintSierre looks for the body kick but Sojka saw that one coming.
Good exchange - Sojka coming out on top.
Albert Sojka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sojka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but PaintSierre circles away quickly and effectively.
PaintSierre tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
PaintSierre tries to clinch there but Sojka circles away.
Sojka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A combination from Sojka does no damage.
PaintSierre dodges the punch combination from Sojka.
Sojka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
PaintSierre tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sojka lands a glancing blow to the side of PaintSierre's head.
PaintSierre has Sojka up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Sojka's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sojka breaks the clinch.
Sojka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
PaintSierre fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sojka.
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!
Sojka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
George PaintSierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sojka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sojka 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.
PaintSierre throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sojka lands with a nice combination. PaintSierre backs away looking to recover.
PaintSierre misses with a head kick.
A combination from Sojka does no damage.
Sojka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sojka's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sojka duly obliges.
PaintSierre is looking to chop away at Sojka's legs.
Sojka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
PaintSierre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sojka lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Sojka.
PaintSierre tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sojka is able to avoid easily.
Sojka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sojka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but PaintSierre moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sojka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
PaintSierre fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sojka just manages to avoid it.
PaintSierre shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A clash of legs there as Sojka blocks the low kick.
PaintSierre throws a jab when Sojka was well out of range.
PaintSierre shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sojka unleashes a big counter combination but PaintSierre bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
PaintSierre stalks Sojka and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sojka's face. Sojka staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Albert Sojka has been cut.
Sojka scores with a jab to the jaw.
No joy there for Sojka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
PaintSierre has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sojka has had enough of the clinch but PaintSierre keeps him there for the moment.
PaintSierre tries to score a body lock takedown but Sojka shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
PaintSierre breaks the clinch.
Albert Sojka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sojka lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sojka.
PaintSierre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sojka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sojka is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
PaintSierre attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
PaintSierre shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
PaintSierre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
PaintSierre misses with a low kick.
Sojka unleashes a big counter combination but PaintSierre bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sojka's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sojka duly obliges.
PaintSierre moves into the clinch.
Sojka blocking some punches.
PaintSierre can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George PaintSierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sojka dodges an elbow strike from PaintSierre.
Sojka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of PaintSierre backwards.
PaintSierre missing with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
PaintSierre pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Sojka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sojka 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Sojka!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Creme Brulee (ranked 5759 p4p, 4945 weight class) and Karl Johannessen (ranked 589 p4p, 531 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Creme Brulee!
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, Karl Johannessen!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johannessen works over Brulee's head and body with a nice combination.
 It looks like Creme Brulee has been cut.
Brulee tries for a takedown but Johannessen circles away easily
and Johannessen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brulee with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johannessen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brulee with a poor takedown
and Johannessen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brulee thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Creme Brulee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johannessen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brulee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johannessen connects with a body shot.
Brulee is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brulee with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johannessen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johannessen is stalking Brulee. Brulee circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Johannessen, and it's lights out! Brulee really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karl Johannessen!
A relieved looking Karl Johannessen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franklin Mironi (ranked 2581 p4p, 3147 weight class) and Nathaniel Jones (ranked 330 p4p, 388 weight class). Franklin Mironi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nathaniel Jones's chin.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Franklin Mironi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Nathaniel Jones!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mironi catches Jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mironi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Mironi avoids it.
Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Mironi gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones instigates a clinch.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mironi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mironi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jones is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mironi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mironi has escaped and now he's on top!
Our spies down at at Team Mass Valley Academy inform us that Jones has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mironi landing with the ground and pound.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mironi.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to stand up but Mironi is controlling him.
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mironi trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones controlling the position.
Mironi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mironi trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
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.
Mironi looking to pass the guard.
Mironi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mironi postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Mironi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Mironi frees his head nicely. Oh but Jones has switched to an armbar! Mironi is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Nathaniel Jones!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cyborg Reyes (ranked 1982 p4p, 3261 weight class) and Adam Orel (ranked 270 p4p, 405 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cyborg Reyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adam Orel!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orel ducks right into an uppercut from Reyes.
Orel walks into a jab.
Orel throws a shot from downtown. Reyes moves away and avoids it.
Reyes throws a good cross that connects.
Orel is rocked!
Adam Orel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reyes.
Orel is still on wobbly legs! Can Reyes finish him?
Orel throws a right hand that Reyes ducks under and follows up with a left that Reyes also avoids with ease.
BAM! Reyes delivers a spinning backfist that drops Orel like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Cyborg Reyes!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Jam (ranked 2958 p4p, 2058 weight class) and Artemis Bray (ranked 288 p4p, 218 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sammy Jam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Artemis Bray!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Jam.
Jam throws a hook but Bray avoids it easily.
Jam misses with a wild combination.
Bray with the counter takedown but Jam avoids it easily.
A big right from Bray misses.
Bray defending well as Jam loads up on a big left hand.
Bray throws the kick towards the body but Jam avoids it.
Jam scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bray in his tracks.
Jam blocks a head kick by Bray.
A head kick misses from Bray.
Jam cracks Bray with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jam feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brays jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Some wild striking there from Jam.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jam throws a nice looking combination but Bray bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bray tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jam misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jam connects with a right hand. Bray shakes it off.
Jam misses with a series of wild punches.
Jam jabs Bray right on the nose. Bray blinks but takes it well.
Jam throws a hook but Bray avoids it easily.
Bray with the counter takedown but Jam avoids it easily.
Jam throws a jab but it's blocked by Bray.
Bray misses with a low kick.
Jam lands with a right hand.
Jam fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bray tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bray blocks a jab.
Jam is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bray shoots in but Jam avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No joy there for Jam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Bray lands but Jam takes it in his stride.
Jam fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sammy Jam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bray misses with a head kick.
Jam cracks Bray with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bray shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bray was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bray tries for a kimura but Jam is defending well.
Jam might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bray tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jam is looking for a sweep.
Jam is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bray working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jam takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bray wants to control but Jam is keeping him busy.
Bray is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jam sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jam looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jam on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jam tries to get out of the position.
Jam has a hand on Bray's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bray takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Bray unloading with bombs!
Bray wants to control the pace but Jam is squirming around nicely.
Bray looking for a guillotine from mount but Jam is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bray jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jam manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on Jam's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jam is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bray connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jam some visible discomfort.
Jam tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bray presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bray jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jam manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bray in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
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 Sammy Jam will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fighters circling - Jam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Both fighters circling a little - Bray finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Bray.
Bray goes for a double leg but Jam avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jam continues to drive forward.
Bray throws a head kick but Jam moves out of range.
Bray closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jam quickly recovers to half guard.
Jam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jam actively working from the bottom here.
Bray wants to pass the guard but Jam is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jam trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Jam is looking to improve his position but Bray isn't that keen on the idea.
Jam is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jam knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bray on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bray manages to capitalize on a mistake by Jam to take his back!
Jam is in bad spot here.
Bray has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Jam is in real trouble here. Bray gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Jam is tapping out! Bray wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Artemis Bray!
During a confident post fight interview, Artemis Bray thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clayton Daniels (ranked 1357 p4p, 2060 weight class) and Satoru Gojo (ranked 190 p4p, 280 weight class). Clayton Daniels is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Clayton Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Satoru Gojo!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gojo throws a right hand that misses
and Daniels decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gojo's guard.
Daniels stopping the sweep attempt from Gojo.
We've been hearing that Daniels has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Daniels is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gojo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Daniels advances position into side control!
Daniels working the body and head with strikes.
Gojo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Daniels off and has taken his back!
Daniels is really stuck here.
Daniels just trying to survive but Gojo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Daniels tries to escape but Gojo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Daniels is covering up but some of the strikes from Gojo are getting through and doing damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gojo is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Gojo gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Gojo gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Gojo apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Gojo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Daniels counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Gojo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gojo is not content to let Daniels control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gojo struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daniels passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gojo!
Daniels misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Gojo is in a horrible position here. Daniels smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Daniels trying to control but Gojo is having none of it.
Gojo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gojo tries to hold on but Daniels postures up.
Gojo is working to get back to half guard.
Daniels controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gojo wants to hold on but Daniels pushes him away.
Gojo is desperately trying to improve his position but Daniels has a good base and remains in mount.
A nice elbow there by Daniels.
Daniels looking for a guillotine from mount but Gojo is having none of it.
Gojo wants to hold on but Daniels pushes him away.
Daniels lands a big elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daniels working for a guillotine from mount but Gojo is in no mood to give up.
Gojo wants to control but Daniels is having none of it.
Daniels looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gojo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Daniels trying to control the action but Gojo is working from the bottom.
Daniels is nestled in close to Gojo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gojo trying to control here.
Gojo tries to kick Daniels off but Daniels keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gojo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Daniels looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Daniels wants to take a breather but Gojo is having none of it.
Daniels trying to mount his opponent but Gojo defends it.
Gojo flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Daniels trying to control the action but Gojo is working from the bottom.
Gojo wants to control but Daniels is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gojo controlling the position for now.
Daniels working Gojo over with strikes.
Daniels wants to take a breather but Gojo is having none of it.
Gojo is trying to control but can't.
Daniels scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gojo is positioning himself well to prevent Daniels advancing to mount.
Gojo manages to get to full guard.
Daniels stopping the sweep attempt from Gojo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clayton Daniels 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.
Gojo misses with a looping right.
Gojo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Daniels decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gojo's guard.
Daniels preventing the sweep.
Daniels wants to control from the top but Gojo keeps moving.
Daniels has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Daniels seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gojo keeping full guard, as Daniels tries to pass.
Gojo is pulling down on Daniels's head. It's preventing any offense from Daniels, at least for the moment.
Daniels stopping the sweep attempt from Gojo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels slips nicely into half guard.
Daniels trying to pass the guard but Gojo defending well.
Gojo is refusing to be controlled, as Daniels sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gojo is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gojo trying to control here.
Daniels is trying to control the action in half guard but Gojo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Clayton Daniels overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Daniels is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gojo sees it coming and defends easily.
Gojo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Daniels is working away from the top position though.
Gojo tries to get to full guard but Daniels has control of the leg.
Gojo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gojo has his hands on Daniels's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Daniels passes into half guard.
Gojo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gojo is defending against the submission attempts here by Daniels.
Gojo is looking to control Daniels's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gojo avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gojo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Daniels is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gojo is just riding it out for now. Daniels eventually gives up the hold.
Gojo wants to control but Daniels is keeping busy.
Gojo trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Daniels manages to pass to mount!
Daniels is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gojo can do to turn this around?
Gojo tries to reverse the position but Daniels maintains control.
Daniels lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Daniels lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gojo wants to hold on but Daniels pushes him away.
Gojo working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gojo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Daniels looking to finish Gojo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gojo!
Daniels with shots to the head and body - Gojo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gojo swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Gojo wants to hold on but Daniels pushes him away.
Gojo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Daniels blocks Gojo's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Daniels is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gojo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gojo shrugs it off.
Daniels in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Daniels is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gojo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Daniels putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gojo tries to hold on but Daniels pushes him away.
Daniels lands a couple of good shots and Gojo has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Gojo is rocked!
Daniels trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Gojo is still in real trouble! Can Daniels finish him?
Daniels avoiding Gojo 's attempts to control his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clayton Daniels dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gojo throws a jab when Daniels was well out of range.
Daniels attempts a counter takedown but Gojo avoids it well and moves away.
Gojo seems to have recovered his senses.
Gojo throws a lazy uppercut
and Daniels counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gojo keeping full guard, as Daniels tries to pass.
Daniels trying to move into half guard but instead Gojo has managed to sweep!
Daniels is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gojo passes Daniels's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gojo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gojo is nestled in close to Daniels, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gojo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gojo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gojo prevents Daniels from improving his position.
Daniels manages to get to full guard.
Gojo wants to control from the top but Daniels keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels controlling Gojo's posture.
Gojo postures up in Daniels's guard and throws a big left but Daniels blocks it.
Daniels looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gojo is one step ahead there.
Gojo is in close to Daniels's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Daniels wants to sweep here but Gojo controlling him for the moment.
Gojo being controlled here momentarily.
Gojo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gojo trying to control but Daniels is working from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Daniels lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Gojo wants to sweep but no luck.
Gojo working for a triangle but Daniels defends it easily.
Daniels trying to control but Gojo is working from the bottom.
Clayton Daniels is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Daniels stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gojo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gojo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Daniels pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gojo is keeping the position for now.
Daniels won't allow Gojo to sweep him here.
Gojo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gojo keeping full guard, as Daniels tries to pass.
Gojo is adopting a defensive guard.
Gojo keeping moving, preventing Daniels from controlling successfully.
Daniels controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gojo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daniels attempts a counter takedown but Gojo avoids it well and moves away.
Gojo throws a right hand that misses
and Daniels counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gojo won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Daniels politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Daniels prefers to stall for the moment though.
Daniels is trying to get an arm triangle but Gojo is defending well.
Gojo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gojo is not content to let Daniels control the position.
You can see the frustration on Gojo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Daniels looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gojo is avoiding damage well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gojo wants to control but Daniels postures up.
Gojo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Daniels wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Satoru Gojo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniels tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clayton Daniels showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Daniels, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clayton Daniels!
A very excited looking Clayton Daniels 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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