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HFC 4: Ramsay vs O Mochain PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Tucker (ranked 5131 p4p, 5608 weight class) and Roberto Gaviria (ranked 515 p4p, 540 weight class). Tucker comes to the cage accompanied by Ave Maria. Gaviria has chosen The Beast as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jerome Tucker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roberto Gaviria!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tucker throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
 It looks like Roberto Gaviria has been cut.
Tucker is looking to clinch.
Tucker tries to clinch up but Gaviria circles away and keeps his distance.
Tucker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gaviria tries to clinch
and Tucker counters with a right hand to the body.
Gaviria tries to sprawl but Tucker drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gaviria has one foot on Tucker's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaviria shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tucker wants to control but Gaviria is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tucker is looking to improve his position.
Gaviria is trying to control the action in half guard but Tucker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaviria is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tucker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tucker tries to get out of the position.
Tucker is refusing to be controlled, as Gaviria sits in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tucker has one foot on Gaviria's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Gaviria fails to land the takedown.
Tucker works over Gaviria's head and body with a nice combination.
Tucker shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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.
Tucker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tucker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tucker seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gaviria for as long as he can get away with.
Gaviria has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Rio. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gaviria wants to control but Tucker is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker controlling the action here.
Gaviria moves into full guard.
Gaviria seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tucker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaviria is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gaviria tries to keep at a distance but Tucker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tucker drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tucker throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Tucker throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Gaviria being controlled here momentarily.
Gaviria working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tucker wants to sweep here but Gaviria controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Tucker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Gaviria's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tucker throws a nice head kick!
Tucker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gaviria's guard.
Gaviria is trying to keep Tucker in close.
Gaviria wants to sweep here but Tucker controlling him for the moment.
Tucker controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaviria manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tucker manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker keeping moving, preventing Gaviria from controlling successfully.
Tucker is trying to keep Gaviria in close.
Tucker has a closed guard, preventing Gaviria from standing up.
Tucker pulls Gaviria in to control the position.
Gaviria engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tucker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tucker has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gaviria has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Tucker has Gaviria pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tucker pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gaviria tumbling to the mat - Tucker dives into Gaviria's guard.
Tucker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gaviria is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tucker stands up and waves to Gaviria to follow him.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tucker sets himself, and Gaviria steps forward looking for the clinch! Tucker avoids it this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gaviria.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gaviria or perhaps it was just good defense by Tucker, which made it look bad.
Tucker clinches with his opponent.
Gaviria jumps guard but Tucker stands there with Gaviria around his waist. Gaviria gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jerome Tucker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Gaviria.
Tucker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tucker feints and as Gaviria raises his hands in defense, Tucker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tucker decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gaviria, up you get!
Gaviria is breathing heavily.
Tucker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tucker.
Gaviria throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tucker manages to end up in side control.
Gaviria throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gaviria.
Tucker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gaviria was covering up waiting for the punch and Tucker finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tucker with a nice head shot there.
Tucker gets to his feet - Gaviria follows without any prompting.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Tucker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Gaviria's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gaviria shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tucker as he avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Tucker.
Tucker leaves Gaviria with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tucker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tucker drives through with a takedown into Gaviria's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tucker tries to free his leg and advance position but Gaviria is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaviria looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tucker passes into side control.
Gaviria takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tucker stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaviria shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jerome Tucker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Gaviria.
Tucker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tucker gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Tucker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gaviria wants to control but Tucker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tucker slows the pace down in half guard.
Tucker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker decides to stand up.
Gaviria looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tucker is fending him off so far but Gaviria persists. Nope, Tucker circles away and we're back to standing.
Tucker manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gaviria on his heels. He'll look to pass Gaviria's guard now, I'm sure.
Tucker working some strikes from top position.
Tucker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tucker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tucker is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tucker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tucker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker drops an elbow to the side of Gaviria's head.
Roberto Gaviria has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jerome Tucker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tucker connects with a nice short shot to Gaviria's temple.
Tucker not doing much here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gaviria has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tucker is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerome Tucker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tucker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerome Tucker!
Jerome Tucker decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated Roberto Gaviria had this to say: 'Not how i wanted the day to go but we learn, we adapt. We go again!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miggel Indian Boy (ranked 4632 p4p, 4206 weight class) and Gonzo Souza (ranked 484 p4p, 459 weight class). Gonzo Souza will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Miggel Indian Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gonzo Souza!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Indian Boy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Souza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Indian Boy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Souza quickly recovers to half guard.
Souza is trying to get back to full guard.
Souza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Indian Boy is working away from the top position though.
Indian Boy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Indian Boy trying to control from half guard but Souza is working away.
Souza is concentrating on defense, preventing Indian Boy from advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza tries to kick Indian Boy off but Indian Boy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Souza works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Indian Boy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Indian Boy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Souza on the ground.
Souza keeping moving, preventing Indian Boy from controlling successfully.
Indian Boy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Souza is pulling down on Indian Boy's head to control his posture.
Souza is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Indian Boy has his hands clasped together but Souza extends and breaks Indian Boy's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Souza.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gonzo Souza!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pepper Brooks (ranked 3755 p4p, 4995 weight class) and Vonte Smith (ranked 359 p4p, 409 weight class). Brooks comes into the arena with Pump Up The Jam blaring out of the sound system. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pepper Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vonte Smith!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Smith throws a head kick but Brooks moves out of range.
Brooks throws a series of strikes that have Smith backpedaling.
It looks like Vonte Smith has been cut.
Brooks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brooks works Smith's body with a nice hook.
Brooks moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brooks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brooks avoiding damage.
Brooks has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brooks keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brooks makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hook to the body lands for Brooks.
Brooks scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Brooks as the two fighters clinch.
Brooks lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brooks digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Brooks - that landed with a thud.
Brooks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Brooks on the inside.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Brooks keeps him there for the moment.
Brooks scores with a nice hook to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Brooks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith tries to circle away but Brooks has him pinned against the cage.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brooks has him pressed against the cage.
Smith tries to circle away but Brooks has him pinned against the cage.
Brooks lands a shoulder strike.
Smith being controlled against the cage.
Brooks lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to break free but Brooks has control.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short uppercut from Brooks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brooks lands with a left to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A right hook to the body lands for Brooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brooks.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Brooks has the dominant position.
Still in the clinch, Brooks scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith being controlled against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brooks lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Brooks.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brooks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brooks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Brooks.
Smith looks winded!
Brooks lands a body punch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Brooks takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Brooks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Brooks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
 Smith is rocked!
Brooks effectively controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Brooks.
Brooks has Smith pushed against the cage.
Brooks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smith up against the cage.
Brooks pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brooks digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brooks lands a nice shot to the body.
Knees to the body from Brooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Brooks.
Brooks works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Brooks as the two fighters clinch.
Brooks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pepper Brooks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vonte Smith's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Brooks has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brooks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith tries to break free but Brooks pushes him back against the cage.
Brooks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brooks gets a clinch.
Brooks just leaning against Smith, taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brooks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Brooks lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith wants to break free but Brooks has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Brooks.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Brooks finish him?
A bit of stalling here from Brooks.
Brooks lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Brooks has double underhooks.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Brooks stalling against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Brooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Brooks - that landed with a thud.
Brooks lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brooks has Smith pressed against the cage.
Brooks stalling in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Brooks.
Brooks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pepper Brooks has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brooks has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brooks controlling the action here for a moment.
Brooks lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Brooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Brooks.
Brooks is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Brooks has him pressed against the cage.
Brooks lands a shoulder strike.
Smith tries to circle away but Brooks has him pinned against the cage.
Brooks content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Brooks lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith letting Brooks take a breather here.
Brooks's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Brooks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pepper Brooks.
Smith misses with a hook. Brooks ducked under it nicely.
A shot to the liver by Brooks. Beautiful body shot.
Brooks lands a nice looking body shot.
Brooks lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Brooks clinches up against the cage.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Brooks keeps him there for the moment.
Smith is trying to push Brooks away but Brooks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smith wants to break free but Brooks has control.
Brooks lands with a left to the head.
Brooks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Still in the clinch, Brooks scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Brooks as the two fighters clinch.
Smith tries to circle away but Brooks has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Brooks works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brooks has him pressed against the cage.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brooks breaks the clinch.
Brooks pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Brooks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smith up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brooks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
A short uppercut from Brooks.
Brooks's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Smith tries to circle away but Brooks has him pinned against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pepper Brooks dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vonte Smith's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brooks.
Vonte Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Brooks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brooks appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That has opened up Vonte Smith's cut even more.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Brooks has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks lands a body shot.
A short right from Brooks.
Brooks lands a body shot.
Brooks is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brooks dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brooks holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Brooks digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Brooks lands a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Brooks - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Brooks.
Brooks leaning his opponent against the cage.
Brooks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Brooks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Brooks works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks scores with a hook to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Brooks scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
A bit of stalling here from Brooks.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Brooks is controlling the position.
A right hand to the body from Brooks.
Brooks controlling the action here for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Brooks - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Brooks leaning against his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brooks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brooks lands a knee to the body.
Brooks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
A shot in the inside from Brooks.
Brooks scores with a hook to the body.
Brooks works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Brooks on the inside.
Brooks digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brooks breaks the clinch.
Brooks has managed to clinch.
Smith is trying to push Brooks away but Brooks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Brooks keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brooks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brooks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stalling in the clinch from Brooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Brooks.
Brooks scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Brooks lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
Stalling in the clinch from Brooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Brooks stalling in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Brooks.
Brooks lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Brooks.
Vonte Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pepper Brooks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice body punch from Brooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pepper Brooks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brooks has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:24
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:24
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pepper Brooks!
Post fight, Pepper Brooks took to the microphone: 'Usually you pay double for that kind of action, Cotton.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Johnson (ranked 3611 p4p, 4161 weight class) and Shawn The General (ranked 449 p4p, 499 weight class). Jason Johnson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shawn The General'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 Rio de Janeiro, Jason Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shawn The General!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The General looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but The General persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The General's head backwards.
It looks like Shawn The General has been cut.
The General shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson throws an overhand right that drops The General like a sack of potatoes! Johnson dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Johnson!
In his post fight interview, Jason Johnson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Branson Burt (ranked 3440 p4p, 4705 weight class) and Ryan Kettlestone (ranked 385 p4p, 487 weight class). Burt kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Got the Life. Ryan Kettlestone is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Branson Burt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Kettlestone!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kettlestone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burt scores with a takedown into Kettlestone's guard.
Burt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Burt gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Burt clinches with his opponent.
Burt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kettlestone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kettlestone wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burt connects with a knee to the head.
Kettlestone is looking to break free of the clinch but Burt has double underhooks.
Burt misses with an elbow strike.
Burt tries a knee to the head but Kettlestone blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burt just leaning against Kettlestone, taking a breather.
Burt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kettlestone blocks it with crossed arms.
Burt with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kettlestone throws a punch but it's blocked by Burt.
Kettlestone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burt.
Burt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Burt manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Burt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kettlestone tries a head kick but it misses.
Kettlestone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kettlestone, pushing him back against the cage.
Burt has clasped his hands together around Kettlestone's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burt is staying tight to Kettlestone's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Burt has an Americana. Kettlestone didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Burt is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Burt hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Branson Burt!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Diego Armando (ranked 3763 p4p, 3815 weight class) and Mawute Vudaga (ranked 409 p4p, 414 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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159
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diego Armando!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mawute Vudaga!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vudaga misses with a double jab.
Vudaga with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vudaga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Armando has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vudaga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vudaga has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Armando is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Armando lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Armando.
Armando lands a hook that snaps the head of Vudaga backwards.
Armando scores with a nice hook to the head.
Armando controlling the action here for a moment.
Armando content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vudaga wants to break free but Armando has control.
Armando is leaning against Vudaga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Armando lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Armando is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vudaga manages to break the clinch.
Vudaga swinging wildly here.
Armando looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vudaga shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Armando counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vudaga thinking.
Diego Armando has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mawute Vudaga.
Armando gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Armando stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Armando lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vudaga backwards.
Armando makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Armando.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Armando creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vudaga goes for a takedown in the clinch but Armando prevents it.
Vudaga tries to circle away but Armando has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Armando.
A shot in the inside from Armando.
Armando lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vudaga has had enough of the clinch but Armando keeps him there for the moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Armando.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Armando gets through Vudaga's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Armando lands with a right to the head.
Vudaga jumps guard but Armando stands there with Vudaga around his waist. Vudaga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Armando lands a right hand.
Armando pushes Vudaga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Armando has Vudaga pushed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Armando.
Vudaga's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armando lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Armando lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vudaga looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Armando is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Armando throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vudagas head.
Armando lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vudaga.
Vudaga is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Armando lands a hook that snaps the head of Vudaga backwards.
A short right from Armando.
Armando pushes Vudaga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Armando throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vudagas head.
Vudaga is trying to break the clinch but Armando has him pressed against the cage.
Vudaga tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Armando just stands there and leans against the cage.
Armando stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armando lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vudaga backwards.
Armando lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Armando lands with a short shot to the head.
Armando working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Vudaga's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vudaga tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Armando just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vudaga is looking to break free of the clinch but Armando has double underhooks.
Armando lands a body punch.
Vudaga looks winded!
Armando lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vudaga backwards.
Still in the clinch, Armando scores with a nice short uppercut.
Armando lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Armando lands a hook that snaps the head of Vudaga backwards.
Vudaga fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Armando pushes Vudaga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vudaga wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Armando has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Armando dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Armando instigates a clinch.
Vudaga pulls guard effortlessly.
Vudaga wants to sweep but no luck.
Vudaga utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Armando knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vudaga on the ground.
Vudaga pulls Armando in close to prevent any damage.
Armando throws an elbow that misses. Vudaga uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Armando's guard. Nice move by Vudaga!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Armando looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vudaga passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armando is looking for a sweep. Vudaga is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armando is working hard here to advance position.
Vudaga is nestled in close to Armando, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Armando has hold of Vudaga's hands but Vudaga slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vudaga decides to stand and escape the position.
Vudaga throws a series of punches but Armando avoids them all with ease.
Vudaga missing with a left hand there. Armando was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Armando drives through and clinches with Vudaga against the cage.
Armando is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vudaga can do to turn this around?
Armando lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vudaga backwards.
Armando pushes Vudaga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vudaga jumps guard but Armando turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armando prevents Vudaga from breaking the clinch.
Armando lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vudaga backwards.
A short right from Armando.
Armando lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Armando lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vudaga tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Armando smiles and moves away.
Armando pushes Vudaga up against the cage in a clinch.
Armando lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vudaga backwards.
Armando lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vudaga backwards.
Armando manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Armando lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vudaga can't get the takedown.
Diego Armando has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mawute Vudaga.
Still in the clinch, Armando scores with a nice short uppercut.
The referee calls for Armando to work.
Armando throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vudagas head.
Armando working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vudaga wants to break the clinch but can't.
The referee is keeping an eye on Armando - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vudaga can't break the clinch.
Armando is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A nice left hand lands by Armando.
Vudaga tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Armando just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armando scores with a shoulder strike.
Armando taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Armando lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Armando.
Armando working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Armando.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Armando is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right from Armando.
Armando makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Armando pushes Vudaga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Armando lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vudaga or not.
Vudaga is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Armando to keep the fight standing.
Armando cracks Vudaga with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Armando dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Armando moves into the clinch successfully.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Armando creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Armando.
Armando lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Armando scores with a nice short uppercut.
Armando lands a shot to the body.
Armando makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vudaga is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Armando is defending well.
Vudaga fails to pull guard.
Armando cracks Vudaga with a nice body shot.
Armando scores with a shoulder strike.
Armando working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vudaga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Armando lands a nice shot to the body.
Armando pushes Vudaga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vudaga tries to throw a body punch but Armando avoids it by throwing Vudaga back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Armando - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armando lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Armando stalls.
Vudaga's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Armando lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vudaga backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Armando creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Armando cracks Vudaga with a nice body shot.
Armando lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vudaga backwards.
A short right from Armando.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Armando creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Armando lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Armando.
Diego Armando has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Armando.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armando scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armando is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short left from Armando.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Armando creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Armando.
Armando lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Armando lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Armando presses Vudaga against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Armando lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vudaga backwards.
Armando pushes Vudaga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Armando lands a hook to the side of the head.
Armando just leaning against Vudaga, taking a breather.
Vudaga jumps guard but Armando stands there with Vudaga around his waist. Vudaga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Diego Armando has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mawute Vudaga.
The referee calls for Armando to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armando lands with a short shot to the head.
Armando lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Armando.
A right hand to the body from Armando.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Armando.
Armando lands a shoulder strike.
Armando lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Armando softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Armando lands with a light punch inside.
Armando lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vudaga backwards.
Vudaga is rocked!
Armando working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vudaga is still on wobbly legs! Can Armando finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Armando effectively controlling the action here.
Armando is working Vudaga over against the cage.
Armando makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Armando.
Armando lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Vudaga to his knees! Armando keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Armando!
In defeat, Mawute Vudaga stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is but a speedbump in my life of many. Tonight we mourn and tomorrow we go again.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohamed El Shaarawy (ranked 3784 p4p, 3655 weight class) and Brad Hartwell (ranked 458 p4p, 449 weight class). Hartwell has chosen “Hart Attack” as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Mohamed El Shaarawy has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mohamed El Shaarawy seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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20
265
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25
235
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mohamed El Shaarawy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brad Hartwell!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Shaarawy moves out of range of the leg kick from Hartwell.
Hartwell looks to score with a jab to the body but El Shaarawy is just out of range.
El Shaarawy misses with a leg kick
and Hartwell decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in El Shaarawy's guard.
El Shaarawy looking for subs off his back but Hartwell has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hartwell is trying for a kimura here. El Shaarawy looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hartwell wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brad Hartwell!
Post fight, Brad Hartwell took to the microphone: 'Hartwells run Heartless, remember that!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manny Paiwia (ranked 4318 p4p, 3089 weight class) and Darren Elkins (ranked 469 p4p, 349 weight class). Elkins comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Central Cee - Loading kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Manny Paiwia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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22
160
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25
164
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Paiwia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darren Elkins!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Paiwia misses
and Paiwia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Elkins is looking to clinch.
Elkins misses with a straight right.
Elkins misses the jab.
Paiwia is looking to counter punch.
Paiwia drives through and clinches with Elkins against the cage.
Elkins changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Paiwia fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Paiwia misses with a right hand
and Elkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Paiwia takes the fight into the clinch.
Paiwia gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Paiwia trying to control the action but Elkins is working from the bottom.
Paiwia is taking a breather. Elkins says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkins gets full guard.
Paiwia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Elkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Elkins trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Paiwia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Elkins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Paiwia has managed to get both his arms back between Elkins's legs - danger averted.
Paiwia wants to control from the top but Elkins keeps moving.
Elkins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Elkins keeping moving, preventing Paiwia from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paiwia connects with a couple of short punches.
Paiwia trying to control but Elkins is working from the bottom.
Elkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Paiwia trying to control the position from guard on top but Elkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elkins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Elkins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paiwia is aware though and is defending well.
Paiwia looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Elkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paiwia trying to control but Elkins is working from the bottom.
Elkins is trying to keep Paiwia in close.
Paiwia wants to get up but he can't break Elkins's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Elkins is trying to keep Paiwia in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elkins wants to hit a sweep here but Paiwia passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Elkins there!
Paiwia lands a big shot there that rocks Elkins but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elkins wants to control but Paiwia is having none of it.
Elkins is squirming around, avoiding Paiwia's attempts to control the action.
Elkins slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paiwia scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Paiwia performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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 Manny Paiwia will probably get the nod.
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.
Horrible takedown attempt by Paiwia or perhaps it was just good defense by Elkins, which made it look bad.
Elkins shoots in for a takedown but Paiwia shows good takedown defense.
Good shot there by Elkins.
Paiwia walks into a stiff left hand from Elkins.
Paiwia moves into range and clinches up with Elkins.
Paiwia is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Elkins can't fight it off and eventually Paiwia manages to take the fight to the floor. Elkins looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Elkins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Paiwia defends it easily.
Elkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paiwia is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Paiwia trying to control but Elkins is working from the bottom.
Paiwia is really struggling to control Elkins but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Paiwia is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Elkins is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Paiwia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Elkins is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Paiwia has his hands clasped together but Elkins extends and breaks Paiwia's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Elkins.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darren Elkins!
Darren Elkins was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mason Featheringham (ranked 3746 p4p, 3065 weight class) and Hector Mad Dog (ranked 357 p4p, 305 weight class). Hector Mad Dog will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 New York, Mason Featheringham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hector Mad Dog!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Featheringham shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Featheringham showed some decent athleticism there.
Featheringham working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Featheringham looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mad Dog with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mad Dog is looking to improve his position.
Mad Dog is trying to stand back up but Featheringham is controlling him
Featheringham works his way into full mount!
Featheringham scoring with strikes but Mad Dog is staying in there.
Featheringham breaks from Mad Dog's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Featheringham scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Featheringham landing punches.
Mad Dog is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Featheringham with good strikes from the mount here!
Mad Dog takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mad Dog is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for Featheringham! Mad Dog is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mason Featheringham!
A victorious Mason Featheringham thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Ramsay (ranked 3075 p4p, 3623 weight class) and Masoud O Mochain (ranked 393 p4p, 450 weight class). Ramsay comes into the arena with God Save The Queen blaring out of the sound system. O Mochain has chosen Famous For Nothing 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gordon Ramsay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Masoud O Mochain!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramsay dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on O Mochain. That did some damage!
A low kick from O Mochain is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Ramsay, right into the meat of the thigh.
O Mochain swings widly with a right hand
and Ramsay counters with a stiff right hand.
Ramsay defending well as O Mochain loads up on a big left hand.
O Mochain misses with a leg kick
and Ramsay counters with a leg kick.
A low kick from O Mochain is predictable there
and Ramsay counters with a stiff right hand.
O Mochain blocks a head kick by Ramsay.
O Mochain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
O Mochain has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ramsay.
O Mochain misses the shot to the body.
Ramsay throws a big counter combination but O Mochain scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ramsay plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramsay avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ramsay quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Mochain tries to score with a low kick but Ramsay moves his leg out of the way.
Ramsay appears to be looking for a big counter.
O Mochain throws a chopping leg kick but Ramsay manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
O Mochain shoots in looking for a takedown. Ramsay tries to sprawl out of it but O Mochain keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ramsay manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
O Mochain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ramsay counters with a right hand to the body.
O Mochain misses with a low kick.
Ramsay scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
O Mochain throws a body punch but Ramsay moves out of range.
O Mochain throws a leg kick
and Ramsay counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ramsay looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ramsay throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Mochain throws a poor cross that misses
and Ramsay counters with an inside leg kick.
O Mochain throws out a leg kick but Ramsay moves out of range and O Mochain only half commits.
Ramsay connects with a solid leg kick.
O Mochain on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
O Mochain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ramsay counters with a leg kick.
Ramsay scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramsay lands with a good body shot.
Gordon Ramsay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Mochain just misses with a punch to the body.
O Mochain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and O Mochain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
O Mochain's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ramsay lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay lands a high kick!
It looks like Masoud O Mochain has been cut.
Ramsay ducks under a wild hook from O Mochain.
O Mochain tries for a takedown but Ramsay circles away easily
letting Ramsay counter with a right hand.
O Mochain takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ramsay lands a slapping body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Ramsay.
Ramsay lands a head kick!
O Mochain thows a leg kick but Ramsay checks it
and Ramsay counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
O Mochain gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Mochain slips a jab and a cross from Ramsay.
O Mochain is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
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!
Ramsay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramsay connects with a body shot that sends O Mochain's belly button to the back.
Nice uppercut lands for Ramsay. That snapped O Mochain's head back.
O Mochain is looking to score with low kicks.
O Mochain throws a sloppy body shot
and Ramsay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ramsay is looking to wear down O Mochain with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ramsay fails to land with a series of punches.
O Mochain will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ramsay tried to counter with a leg kick but O Mochain avoided it.
Gordon Ramsay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masoud O Mochain.
Ramsay thuds his shin into the meat of O Mochain's side.
Ramsay slips a jab from O Mochain.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Ramsay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Masoud O Mochain's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ramsay with the inside leg kick.
Ramsay lands with a good body shot.
Ramsay thumps O Mochain with a low kick.
Ramsay throws a nice head kick!
O Mochain misses with a hook
and Ramsay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ramsay scoring well with a low kick there.
Ramsay lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as O Mochain backs up against the cage.
Ramsay scores with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from O Mochain lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ramsay has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ramsay and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Mochain swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ramsay counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ramsay bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Mochain misses with a leg kick
and Ramsay counters with a series of strikes. O Mochain will be more careful next time no doubt.
O Mochain is rocked!
O Mochain doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
O Mochain is still on wobbly legs! Can Ramsay finish him?
O Mochain takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
O Mochain seems to have recovered his senses.
O Mochain misses the body punch
and Ramsay counters with a thumping low kick.
O Mochain misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ramsay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O Mochain can do to turn this around?
O Mochain throws a looping overhand right but Ramsay ducks down to avoid it.
O Mochain throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ramsay half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ramsay. O Mochain shrugs it off though.
Ramsay jabs O Mochain to the body, keeping him at a distance.
O Mochain throws a right hand that misses
and Ramsay counters with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Mochain doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ramsay counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps O Mochain thinking.
O Mochain is breathing heavily.
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!
Nice body punch from Ramsay.
O Mochain throws a poor cross that misses
and Ramsay counters with a straight right hand.
Oooooh!!! Ramsay has knocked O Mochain down with a huge combo! Ramsay steps away and waves a wobbly O Mochain back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Ramsay fails in his attempt to clinch.
O Mochain misses with a body punch
and Ramsay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ramsay misses with a double jab.
Ramsay avoids the head kick by O Mochain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay has closed the distance and engaged O Mochain in a clinch.
O Mochain tries to throw a body punch but Ramsay avoids it by throwing O Mochain back against the cage.
O Mochain is trying to maintain a safe position but Ramsay gets an underhook and turns O Mochain into the cage.
Ramsay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ramsay manages to break the clinch.
O Mochain misses with a low kick as Ramsay jumps back.
Ramsay lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice body punch from Ramsay.
Ramsay throws a right hand that O Mochain ducks under and follows up with a left that O Mochain also avoids with ease.
Masoud O Mochain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramsay tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramsay stuns O Mochain with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
O Mochain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ramsay.
O Mochain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
O Mochain tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ramsay swivels and escapes.
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!
A chopping leg kick lands by Ramsay.
Ramsay misses the shot to the body.
O Mochain drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ramsay defends it well.
O Mochain shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
O Mochain is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ramsay lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
O Mochain takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ramsay!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Ramsay dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Masoud O Mochain's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A combination from Ramsay does no damage.
O Mochain misses with a left hand
and Ramsay counters with a good, hard body kick but O Mochain shrugs it off.
Ramsay scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. O Mochain doesn't seem bothered though.
O Mochain takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ramsay thumps O Mochain with a low kick.
Ramsay dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Donk. Ramsay catches O Mochain right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Mochain shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ramsay sprawls well. Ramsay wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. O Mochain gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsay with the inside leg kick.
O Mochain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramsay instigates a clinch.
O Mochain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramsay's elbow.
Ramsay avoiding damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramsay.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ramsay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ramsay plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
O Mochain misses with a body punch
and Ramsay makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Masoud O Mochain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay sizes up O Mochain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
O Mochain is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ramsay is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for O Mochain.
O Mochain with a poor takedown
and Ramsay counters with an inside leg kick.
Ramsay stuns O Mochain with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ramsay lands a nice looking body shot.
O Mochain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramsay with the inside leg kick.
O Mochain doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
O Mochain swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ramsay counters with a straight right hand.
O Mochain swings widly with a right hand
and Ramsay counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ramsay lands a big head kick that sends O Mochain tumbling to the mat! Ramsay takes a step backwards and waves O Mochain back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Mochain has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ramsay.
O Mochain takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
O Mochain fails with the takedown
and Ramsay counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gordon Ramsay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gordon Ramsay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masoud O Mochain.
Whack! Ramsay lands a heavy head kick that drops O Mochain. The ref tackles Ramsay to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because O Mochain was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Gordon Ramsay!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Gordon Ramsay waved his t-shirt featuring Shadow Realm Apparel's logo in front of the cameras.
The defeated Masoud O Mochain had this to say: 'Like to thank Gordon and the HFC for giving me this shot. I’m not going to make any excuses, but I think I’m headed back to 155 for my next fight.'.
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