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GDL 141: San VS Moen PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Smith (ranked 3811 p4p, 1587 weight class) and Dale Doback (ranked 480 p4p, 210 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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dale Doback!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a body punch
enabling Doback to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith is looking to clinch but Doback is avoiding it.
Smith wants to clinch up but Doback keeps it at a distance.
Dale Doback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doback misses with a straight right.
Doback swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Doback scores with a jab.
 It looks like Rob Smith has been cut.
Doback misses with a wild body shot.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Doback misses the jab.
Doback jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Doback fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Doback waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Doback is just out of range.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doback looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Doback misses with a low kick.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at NY Savages that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Doback misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Doback is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith dodges an elbow strike from Doback.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doback lands a shoulder strike.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Doback shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doback's elbow.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Doback backwards.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Doback prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doback scores with a shoulder strike.
Doback throws a head punch that misses.
Smith wants a takedown.
Doback throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith wants to take the fight to the mat but Doback manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Doback.
Doback lands a right hand.
Smith has Doback pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Smith pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Doback tumbling to the mat - Smith dives into Doback's guard.
Smith postures up in Doback's guard and throws a big left but Doback blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws an elbow that misses. Doback uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Doback!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith has a closed guard, preventing Doback from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith has control of Doback's left arm, preventing Doback from doing any damage.
Doback has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smith is proving hard to escape from.
Smith controlling the position.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing Doback from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doback scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Doback misses.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Doback's belly button to the back.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Doback's defenses.
Doback swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Doback misses its intended target.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doback throws out the jab.
As Doback looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Doback just gets out of the way.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Doback waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Doback moves away and avoids it.
Smith wants to clinch up but Doback keeps it at a distance.
Smith is looking to wear down Doback with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Doback misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Doback throws a big shot that misses.
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Doback, pushing him back against the cage.
Doback blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doback tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
Doback misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doback unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith gets through Doback's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Doback.
Smith takes a knee right on the jaw!
Doback unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Doback scores with a nice hook to the head.
Doback throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dale Doback dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rob Smith's cut.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Doback lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Smith falls backwards - clearly groggy! Doback dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dale Doback!
Dale Doback took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Threads for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George Garrison (ranked 4742 p4p, 3860 weight class) and Mitsu Misawa (ranked 572 p4p, 482 weight class). Mitsu Misawa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, George Garrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mitsu Misawa!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garrison lands a jab to Misawa's midsection.
Garrison jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Misawa rushes Garrison and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Garrison presses Misawa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Garrison blocks the elbow strike.
Misawa stalling against the cage.
Garrison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garrison lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Garrison lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Garrison tries to throw a body punch but Misawa avoids it by throwing Garrison back against the cage.
Garrison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garrison leaning against his opponent.
A short left from Garrison.
Misawa tries a body shot but Garrison blocks it.
Misawa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Garrison up against the cage.
Garrison misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garrison struggles to land a body shot inside as Misawa controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Garrison.
Misawa trying to control the position but instead, Garrison has worked for underhooks and has pushed Misawa into the cage.
Misawa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Misawa pushes off an throws an elbow but Garrison leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Misawa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Garrison seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Misawa can turn it around.
Garrison doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garrison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Misawa's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Garrison as the two fighters clinch.
Misawa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Garrison's defenses.
Garrison has a couple of punches blocked by Misawa.
Garrison lands with a right to the head.
Garrison lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Misawa.
Garrison misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garrison struggles to land a body shot inside as Misawa controls his hands.
Garrison blocks a body shot from Misawa.
Garrison lands with a left to the head.
Garrison takes an elbow to the temple.
Garrison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garrison avoids the elbow strike from Misawa, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Misawa misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Misawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Garrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Misawa misses with a body punch.
Garrison lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Garrison lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Garrison lands a shoulder strike.
Misawa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Garrison blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garrison.
Garrison works on Misawa's body with a couple of short punches.
Garrison cracks Misawa with a nice body shot.
Garrison is trying to stall.
A right handed body shot lands from Garrison.
Garrison lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Garrison.
Misawa looks winded!
Misawa misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Garrison.
Garrison works on Misawa's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Garrison.
 Misawa is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garrison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Misawa is still on wobbly legs! Can Garrison finish him?
Garrison misses with a punch on the inside.
Misawa blocks an uppercut.
Garrison misses with the head strike.
Misawa seems to have recovered his senses.
Misawa misses with a punch on the inside.
Garrison lands with a light punch inside.
Garrison lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Garrison dips a shoulder and cracks Misawa with a mighty uppercut! Misawa falls back against the cage and Garrison unloads with a barrage of strikes! Misawa is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Garrison screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Garrison!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Mill (ranked 3699 p4p, 4171 weight class) and Jung Lao (ranked 472 p4p, 524 weight class). Lao has chosen Poison well by INSOLENCE as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jung Lao acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters 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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwayne Mill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jung Lao!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lao lands a glancing blow to the side of Mill's head.
It looks like Dwayne Mill has been cut.
Mill chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lao can pounce on him.
Mill tries to land a leg kick but Lao saw it coming and moves away.
Mill shoots and misses
and Lao counters with a nice right hand that sends Mill toppling to the canvas! Mill scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lao finish him?!
 Mill is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mill fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lao avoids it really well and circles away.
Lao cracks Mill with a left hook right on the temple and Mill goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Lao lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Mill is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jung Lao!
After winning the bout, Jung Lao thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Dwayne Mill was interviewed post fight and said 'Losing is part of learning, this is just a set back and I will return next time fully prepared and ready.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blade Wolf (ranked 4052 p4p, 2538 weight class) and Dan Mikkel (ranked 503 p4p, 324 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Dan Mikkel was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Blade Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Mikkel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mikkel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mikkel lands a really nice looking cross but Wolf seems unphased.
Wolf on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mikkel.
Mikkel looks to score with a jab to the body but Wolf is just out of range.
Wolf is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mikkel works Wolf's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikkel connects with a leg kick.
Wolf on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mikkel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolf was well out of range. Poor timing from Mikkel.
It looked like Wolf was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mikkel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Mikkel lands.
Dan Mikkel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mikkel stuns Wolf with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mikkel just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been informed that Mikkel 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.
Mikkel with a hook.
Mikkel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mikkel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dan Mikkel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mikkel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wolf swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mikkel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wolf counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mikkel thinking.
Mikkel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wolf feinted with a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mikkel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Mikkel.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mikkel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mikkel scores with a shot to the body.
Mikkel works Wolf's body with a nice hook.
Mikkel jabs at Wolf's body.
Mikkel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A combination from Mikkel does no damage.
It looked like Wolf was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mikkel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikkel cracks Wolf with a good jab.
Wolf takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mikkel misses with a wild combination.
Mikkel connects with the punch.
Mikkel lands a nice hook to Wolf's body. Wolf takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mikkel misses with a hook to the body
and Wolf counters with a left to the body.
Mikkel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikkel scores with a body shot.
Mikkel scores with a jab to the body.
Mikkel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wolf appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wolf avoids the body shot from Mikkel.
Wolf on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mikkel. Mikkel obviously looking to wear him down.
Mikkel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wolf rather than just go for the knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mikkel throws a body shot but no joy.
Wolf drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mikkel sprawls and moves away.
Mikkel throws a body kick that misses.
Wolf seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mikkel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Mikkel 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.
Mikkel with a nice calf kick.
Wolf takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mikkel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Wolf was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mikkel.
Mikkel connects with a jab.
Wolf takes one on the button.
Wolf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikkel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mikkel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wolf sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wolf swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mikkel lands with a hook. Wolf tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikkel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wolf was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mikkel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wolf's head backwards.
Mikkel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolf manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Wolf on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mikkel scores with a hook.
Mikkel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mikkel tries to clinch
and Wolf counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mikkel wants to control but Wolf passes into side.
Wolf tries to score with some ground and pound. Mikkel controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mikkel has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wolf but great work by Mikkel.
Mikkel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wolf. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mikkel wants to control but Wolf is keeping him busy.
Wolf tries to buck Mikkel off but Mikkel is having none of it.
Mikkel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wolf keeps working.
Wolf tries to buck Mikkel off but Mikkel is having none of it.
Wolf is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mikkel is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mikkel trying to control but Wolf is having none of it.
Wolf is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mikkel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mikkel looking to ground and pound but Wolf is blocking nicely.
Mikkel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wolf is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wolf bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Mikkel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mikkel digs a good hook to Wolf's body.
Mikkel lands a nice shot that snaps Wolf's head back.
Mikkel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mikkel scores with a jab to the body.
Mikkel scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikkel closes the distance but Wolf moves to the side
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Wolf counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mikkel cracks Wolf with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikkel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolf manages to avoid it.
Wolf takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mikkel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wolf takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mikkel scores with a shot to the body.
Wolf tries to move into range but Mikkel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mikkel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wolf's head.
Wolf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mikkel.
Mikkel sizes up Wolf with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Blade Wolf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Mikkel, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wolf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wolf on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mikkel scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mikkel throws a body punch but Wolf moves out of range.
Mikkel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wolf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wolf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mikkel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Mikkel.
Mikkel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wolf in his tracks.
Mikkel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mikkel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mikkel thuds his right hand into Wolf's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mikkel lands a jab.
Mikkel thuds a left hand into Wolf's body.
Dan Mikkel 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.
Mikkel misses with a kick to the body.
Wolf was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wolf swats away the attempt to clinch by Mikkel.
Wolf looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mikkel lands with an uppercut that bounces Wolf off the cage and back into range.
Mikkel cracks a nice hook into Wolf's ribs.
Mikkel ducks down and throws a hook 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!
Mikkel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Mikkel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mikkel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Mikkel!
Dan Mikkel decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Curry Namnam (ranked 4540 p4p, 24277 weight class) and Jim Reynolds (ranked 562 p4p, 757 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Curry Namnam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds looks to land a body kick but Namnam moved away.
Namnam throws the left hand but Reynolds avoids the punch easily.
Reynolds throws a sloppy head kick
and Namnam counters with a stiff right hand.
Reynolds has his takedown stuffed
and Namnam counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab from Namnam does it's job there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reynolds.
Reynolds walks into a left hand.
Reynolds misses with a head kick.
A big right from Namnam misses.
Reynolds throws a fast counter high kick but Namnam manages to duck under it in time.
Reynolds throws a body kick that misses
and Namnam counters with a nice uppercut.
Reynolds lands with a slapping head kick.
Namnam stuns Reynolds with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jim Reynolds 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!
Namnam lands a glancing blow to the side of Reynolds's head.
Namnam steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Reynolds. That one must have hurt.
Reynolds throws a lazy head kick
and Namnam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reynolds drops his hands momentarily and Namnam takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Namnam lands a nice looking body shot.
Namnam cracks Reynolds with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Reynolds.
Reynolds closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Namnam to the mat! Namnam manages to get full guard.
Reynolds looks winded!
Reynolds stays in close to Namnam's body and controls the position.
Namnam looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Reynolds postures up in Namnam's guard and throws a big left but Namnam blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds stands and throws Namnam's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Namnam's coaches at Sprawl & Brawl have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Namnam tries to buck Reynolds off but Reynolds is having none of it.
Reynolds is looking to take a break and control but Namnam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Namnam tries to buck Reynolds off but Reynolds is having none of it.
Namnam wants to control but Reynolds postures up.
I wouldn't like to be where Namnam is right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Namnam has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Reynolds but great work by Namnam.
Reynolds is looking to reverse the position.
Reynolds is still trying to improve position.
Namnam trying to control the position but Reynolds is working away.
Reynolds is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Namnam asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Namnam politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Namnam prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Namnam is looking to take a break and control but Reynolds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reynolds struggling a bit here.
Reynolds tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Curry Namnam dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Reynolds throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Namnam throws a big counter combination but Reynolds scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Namnam avoids the head kick by Reynolds.
Reynolds dives in and grabs Namnam's left leg, looking for a takedown. Namnam pushes down on Reynolds's head and hops out.
Namnam moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Reynolds takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Curry Namnam is winning the standup battle so far.
Reynolds throws a sloppy head kick and Namnam moves out of range easily.
Namnam feints a jab promting Reynolds to slip. Namnam then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Reynolds slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Namnam cracks a nice hook into Reynolds's ribs.
Reynolds walks into a straight right hand from Namnam.
Reynolds rushes Namnam and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reynolds breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Namnam throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reynolds stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Namnam, as that shot connected.
Namnam with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Reynolds pushes Namnam away with a front kick.
Nice cross by Namnam.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Namnam bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reynolds's head.
Reynolds tries a head kick but it misses.
Reynolds misses with a head kick.
Reynolds is breathing heavily.
Reynolds tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by Reynolds misses
and Namnam counters with a straight right hand.
Namnam stuns Reynolds with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Namnam looks to land a combination. Reynolds sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Namnam throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Namnam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reynolds can do to turn this around?
Reynolds takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Curry Namnam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Namnam connects with a body shot that sends Reynolds's belly button to the back.
Reynolds rushes Namnam and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reynolds.
Namnam tries to stall but Reynolds uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Reynolds gets control of Namnam's arms and successfully pulls guard. Reynolds will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds working for a triangle but Namnam defends it easily.
Namnam trying to control the position from guard on top but Reynolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Namnam wants to pass the guard but Reynolds is keeping the position.
Reynolds trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Namnam is aware though and is defending well.
Namnam is fighting to break Reynolds's control of his arms but Reynolds is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Namnam wants to control from the top but Reynolds keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Namnam lands a nice looking body shot.
Reynolds closes the distance and clinches.
Namnam taking a breather.
Reynolds tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reynolds is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Namnam gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Namnam can't fight it off and eventually Reynolds manages to take the fight to the floor. Namnam looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Namnam wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Namnam keeping moving, preventing Reynolds from controlling successfully.
Namnam working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Curry Namnam 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Reynolds throws a head kick that misses.
Reynolds blocks a jab.
Reynolds wants to clinch up but Namnam keeps it at a distance.
Namnam blocks a head kick by Reynolds.
Namnam stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Namnam wants it to stay on the feet.
Reynolds takes a jab right on the kisser.
Namnam tries to keep at a distance but Reynolds has taken the fight into the clinch.
Namnam tries a body shot but Reynolds blocks it.
Namnam misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds is trying to pull guard but Namnam turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Reynolds breaks from the clinch.
Reynolds takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Namnam lands a jab to Reynolds's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Reynolds.
Reynolds takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reynolds throws a head kick that misses
and Namnam counters with a right hand to the body.
Reynolds darts in looking for a takedown but Namnam gets double underhooks and turns Reynolds into the cage.
Curry Namnam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Reynolds.
Reynolds takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Namnam darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Reynolds tries to move into range but Namnam moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Namnam scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Namnam lands the left hand.
Namnam scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Reynolds misses with a takedown attempt
and Namnam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Namnam fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reynolds takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Namnam's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reynolds under the eye.
Namnam cracks a nice hook into Reynolds's ribs.
Namnam throws a combination. Reynolds tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Reynolds shoots in and drives through. Namnam sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reynolds throws a head kick but Namnam moves out of range.
Reynolds drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Namnam scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Namnam throws a shot to the body.
Namnam scores with a jab.
Reynolds instigates a clinch.
Namnam is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Reynolds misses with a knee to the head.
Namnam trying to control the position but instead, Reynolds has worked for underhooks and has pushed Namnam into the cage.
Reynolds tries a knee to the head but Namnam blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Namnam is trying to maintain a safe position but Reynolds gets an underhook and turns Namnam into the cage.
Reynolds has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Namnam being controlled against the cage.
Namnam lands with a light punch inside.
Reynolds keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Namnam's efforts to push away.
Reynolds tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Namnam smiles and moves away.
Curry Namnam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Namnam slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Namnam connects with a body shot that sends Reynolds's belly button to the back.
Namnam feints a jab promting Reynolds to slip. Namnam then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Reynolds slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A left and a right from Namnam both land. Nice combination.
Namnam lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reynolds at a distance.
Namnam misses with a body shot.
Reynolds throws a head kick but Namnam moves out of range.
Namnam scores with a hook.
Reynolds misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Namnam scores with a body shot.
Jim Reynolds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reynolds misses with a takedown attempt
and Namnam counters with a right hand to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curry Namnam showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Namnam, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curry Namnam!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joopu Bizo (ranked 5168 p4p, 4374 weight class) and Nixon Mesquita (ranked 543 p4p, 481 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Joopu Bizo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nixon Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mesquita moves in looking to clinch but Bizo pushes him off.
Mesquita shoots in and gets a takedown into Bizo's guard.
Bizo kicks Mesquita off and gets to his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Bizo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bizo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mesquita as he jumps to the side.
Bizo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mesquita tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bizo is in Mesquita's guard.
Bizo wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bizo stays in close to Mesquita's body and controls the position.
Mesquita 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.
Mesquita is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mesquita looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bizo is looking for a kimura but Mesquita is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bizo to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bizo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mesquita tries to roll over but Bizo keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mesquita is just riding it out for now. Bizo eventually gives up the hold.
Bizo is looking to advance position but Mesquita won't allow it.
Mesquita is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bizo is trying to control the action in half guard but Mesquita is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bizo trying to advance position but Mesquita counters by regaining guard.
Bizo looking to improve position, pressing down on Mesquita's thigh with his hand. Mesquita seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Bizo paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Bizo's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Mesquita picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nixon Mesquita!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zion Melton (ranked 2793 p4p, 3535 weight class) and Shawn Low (ranked 326 p4p, 405 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zion Melton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shawn Low!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Low tests Melton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Melton shoots in for a double leg but Low sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A slow jab from Low misses its intended target.
As Low tries to get set, Melton tries to push him back and clinch up but Low manages to avoid the attempt.
Low has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A cross from Low lands.
It looks like Zion Melton has been cut.
Low gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Melton to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Low is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Melton throws a big elbow that misses.
Low has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Melton has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Low is trying to break the clinch but Melton has him pressed against the cage.
Low is trying to push Melton away but Melton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Low is trying to break free.
Low wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Low looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Melton tries to throw a body punch but Low avoids it by throwing Melton back against the cage.
Melton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Low's efforts to push away.
Melton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
I was talking to Melton's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Low manages to break the clinch.
Melton dives in and grabs Low's left leg, looking for a takedown. Low pushes down on Melton's head and hops out.
Melton throws a head kick that Low semi-blocks.
Melton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Low defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zion Melton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Low lands a jab to the head.
Shawn Low is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Melton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Low as he jumps to the side.
Melton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Low.
Melton slips under a jab from Low.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Low!
Low leaves Melton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Low has one foot on Melton's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Low throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Low misses the target.
A punch combination from Low misses.
Low throws a big shot that misses.
Low misses with a jab, cross combination.
Melton darts in looking for a takedown but Low gets double underhooks and turns Melton into the cage.
Melton just leaning against Low, taking a breather.
Melton breaks from the clinch.
Low misses with a straight right.
Left hook, right uppercut from Low.
Melton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Low looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Low pushes Melton off but Melton dives into side control.
Melton prevents Low from escaping the position.
Melton in side control, throwing shots but Low defends.
Low wants to get back to his feet.
Low explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Melton fails with the takedown.
Low throws a counter combo.
Melton shoots in for a takedown but Low shows good takedown defense.
Melton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Melton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Low.
Melton slips under a jab.
Melton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Low is fending him off so far but Melton persists. Nope, Low circles away and we're back to standing.
Low misses with an uppercut.
Melton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Low swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shawn Low seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Melton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Low sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Low will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Melton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Melton moves into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Melton.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Melton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Melton is trying to maintain a safe position but Low gets an underhook and turns Melton into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Low's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Low is trying to force a seperation but Melton has the dominant position.
Melton landing knees to the body.
Melton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melton prevents Low from breaking the clinch.
Melton digs a right hand underneath Low's ribcage. Low let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Low keeps control of Melton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Melton breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Low dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zion Melton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Melton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Low.
Low misses the jab.
Melton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Low sprawls well. Low wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Melton gets slowly back to his feet.
Low throws out a counter right but Melton avoids it with no problem.
Low tries to keep at a distance but Melton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Melton.
A frustrated look appears on Low's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Low wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Low tries to break the clinch but Melton is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Low is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Low is trying to break the clinch but Melton has him pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Melton.
Melton manages to break the clinch.
Low looks to land a combination. Melton sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A telegraphed right hand from Low misses the target.
Melton dives in and grabs Low's left leg, looking for a takedown. Low pushes down on Melton's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melton tries to clinch up but Low circles away and keeps his distance.
Melton misses with a takedown attempt - Low sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zion Melton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Low finds it's way through Melton's defenses.
Melton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Low darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shawn Low seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Low throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Low has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Melton connects with an inside leg kick.
Low throws a lazy right hand but Melton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Melton fails with a takedown attempt.
Zion Melton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Low lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Melton circles away quickly and effectively.
Low lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Melton circles away quickly and effectively.
Low is breathing heavily.
Melton clinches with his opponent.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Melton obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melton putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Low in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Melton digs a right hand into Low's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Low's gas tank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Melton lands a nice knee to the body.
Melton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Melton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Low defends well and Melton ends up having to push Low into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Melton lands a good knee to the midsection. Low won't want to take too many of those.
Melton putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Low in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Melton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Melton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Melton slips a jab and a cross from Low.
Melton dives in and grabs Low's left leg, looking for a takedown. Low pushes down on Melton's head and hops out.
Low is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Melton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Low misses with an uppercut. Melton saw that one coming.
Melton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Melton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Low sneaks out the side door and pushes Melton away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Melton scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Low moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Low misses with a wild combination.
Melton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Melton is defended easily by Low.
A jab from Low misses.
Melton blocks a jab.
Melton wants to clinch up but Low keeps it at a distance.
Melton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Melton shoots in for a takedown but Low shows good takedown defense.
Nice defenses there by Melton.
Good shot there by Low.
Melton slips under a jab from Low.
Melton slips a straight right by Low.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Low tries to avoid it but Melton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Low to the ground. Low escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It seemed like Low was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Low lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Low connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Low throws a right hand that Melton ducks under and follows up with a left that Melton also avoids with ease.
Low 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.
Low throws a right and a left that Melton avoids nicely.
Low defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Melton.
Low throws a hook but Melton avoids it easily.
Melton dives in for a single leg takedown but Low sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Melton has Low pressed against the cage, preventing Low from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Melton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Melton working Low over with knees to the body.
Melton misses with an elbow strike.
Low is looking to break free of the clinch but Melton has double underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melton lands a nice knee to the body.
Melton lands an elbow inside.
Low is looking to break free of the clinch but Melton has double underhooks.
Melton lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Low showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zion Melton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Low misses with a wild combination.
Melton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Low uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice straight punches there by Low. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Low.
Low misses with a left hand
and Melton counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Low wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Low wants to get back to striking at distance but Melton won't allow it.
Low manages to break the clinch.
Low avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melton wants to clinch.
Low takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Melton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Melton moves out of range as Low strikes.
Low lands with a hook. Melton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Low throws a right and a left that Melton avoids nicely.
Melton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Low waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Melton.
Low displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Melton.
Low swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zion Melton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Low will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Melton shoots for a takedown but Low saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Low swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Low thows a left - swing and a miss!
Melton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Low throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Melton shoots in and bounces Low off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Low is looking to stand up but Melton isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Low wants to get back to his feet but Melton passes into half guard.
Melton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Melton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Melton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Low tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Melton manages to move to mount!
Low holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Melton tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Low trying desperately to get to his feet.
Melton scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Low is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Low bucks up and throws Melton to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Melton dives in and scores a takedown into Low's guard.
Melton prevents Low from getting back to his feet.
Low is wriggling around but Melton manages to pass to half guard.
Low on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Low wants to get back to his feet.
Melton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Low is trying to stand up here but Melton is controlling him well.
Low tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Melton manages to move to mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Low is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Melton landing punches.
Low is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Low is in a horrible position here. Melton smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Low can do anything to dispel that myth.
Low squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Zion Melton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zion Melton.
I think Low has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Low!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jan Koblav (ranked 3314 p4p, 1334 weight class) and Rocky Fortuna (ranked 443 p4p, 204 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Fortuna's choice of entrance music: Godfather Theme by Nino Rota. Rocky Fortuna has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jan Koblav's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jan Koblav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rocky Fortuna!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Fortuna does no damage.
Fortuna misses with a combination
and Koblav counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fortuna!
Koblav in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Fortuna is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jan Koblav!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hassan Takhti (ranked 24017 p4p, 6225 weight class) and Salvatore Coppola (ranked 731 p4p, 667 weight class). Coppola has chosen Duality as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hassan Takhti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Salvatore Coppola!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coppola throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Coppola gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Takhti to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Takhti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coppola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takhti drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Takhti jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Takhti pushing down on Coppola's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Takhti is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Coppola still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Coppola has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Takhti tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Coppola presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Takhti is trying desperately to improve position.
Takhti is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coppola wants to get back to his feet but Takhti is holding on tight.
Takhti keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coppola gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Coppola goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Takhti.
Coppola tries to clinch but Takhti is having none of it.
Takhti swats away the attempt to clinch by Coppola.
Coppola throws a left and a right that both miss
and Takhti counters with a shoot takedown. Coppola fights it but they end up in guard.
Takhti advances to half guard.
Takhti has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Coppola defend it? Takhti steps over the head and cranks it - Coppola is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Takhti!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hassan Takhti!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miyata San (ranked 1584 p4p, 2510 weight class) and Arild Moen (ranked 202 p4p, 304 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 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Miyata San!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arild Moen!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
San throws the left hand but Moen avoids the punch easily.
San misses with a straight left.
San lands a glancing blow to the side of Moen's head.
San misses with a looping right.
Moen throws a body shot but no joy.
San is looking to counter punch.
Moen darts in and clinches San up against the cage.
San gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Moen regains guard.
San postures up.
Moen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moen is trying to control the position but San postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as San accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
San throws a big elbow that misses.
San trying to control the position from guard on top but Moen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San postures up.
Moen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Moen has his feet on San's thighs here. He's pushed San off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! San screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arild Moen!
Arild Moen is the new lightweight champion!
Arild Moen really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Barry Bonds Performance Enhancers $120 3 160Q logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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