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WFC 22: Dias vs Puck PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bheng Fokker (ranked 5988 p4p, 25031 weight class) and Reggie Charles (ranked 551 p4p, 572 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 welterweight 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, Bheng Fokker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reggie Charles!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fokker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Charles on the side of the head.
Charles ducks under a wild hook from Fokker.
Charles dodges the punch combination from Fokker.
A big right from Charles misses.
Charles moves away from the strike by Fokker.
Fokker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fokker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Charles. Charles circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Charles misses with a looping right.
Fokker throwing a counter right hand but Charles manages to avoid it.
Charles misses with a body shot.
Fokker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A slow jab from Fokker misses its intended target.
Fokker misses with the combination.
Charles looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Charles goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Charles looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fokker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bheng Fokker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fokker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fokker circles away.
Charles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fokker.
Charles misses with a wild body shot.
Fokker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fokker throws a hook but Charles avoids it easily.
Fokker avoids the body shot from Charles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles misses with a body shot.
Charles moves out of range as Fokker strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Fokker misses the target.
Charles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fokker.
Fokker throws an overhand right that lands on Charles's shoulder, as Charles tries to avoid the shot.
Charles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fokker.
It looked like Fokker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Charles bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Charles has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Charles there as he acknowledges the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Charles. Fokker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Charles ducks under a wild hook from Fokker.
A countering left hand to the body from Charles misses.
Fokker throws an off balance right hand
letting Charles counter with a right hand.
Charles tries to land a front kick but Fokker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Charles ducks under a wild hook from Fokker.
Charles is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fokker rather than just go for the knockout.
Fokker misses with a series of wild punches.
Fokker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Charles's head backwards.
Charles swings for the body but Fokker moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Fokker.
Charles only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Charles misses with a wild body shot.
Fokker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fokker misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Charles gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bheng Fokker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Charles moves away from the strike by Fokker.
Fokker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Charles sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Charles swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fokker throws a hook but Charles avoids it easily.
Charles throws an overhand right that lands on Fokker's shoulder, as Fokker tries to avoid the shot.
Fokker misses with a few strikes there.
Charles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fokker.
Fokker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Charles.
Charles throws a leg kick but Fokker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Charles looks for the body kick but Fokker saw that one coming.
Fokker throws a good cross that connects.
Fokker looks to land a right hand but Charles moved out of range.
Fokker lands with a right hand.
Fokker looks to throw the jab but Charles is out of range.
Fokker throws a right and a left that Charles avoids nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bheng Fokker 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.
Fokker connects with a nice looking jab.
Charles misses with a straight right.
Fokker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Charles misses with a leg kick.
Fokker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Charles finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fokker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Fokker misses the target.
Fokker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Charles.
A jab from Fokker does it's job there.
Nice defenses there by Fokker.
Fokker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Charles.
Fokker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
No joy there for Fokker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Charles's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fokker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Charles scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fokker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Charles needs to keep his hands up - Fokker had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fokker tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Charles is in Fokker's guard.
Charles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Charles advances position into side control!
Charles content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Charles working away.
Charles misses with the ground and pound.
Charles wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fokker, who protects the arm well.
The ground and pound from Charles seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Charles trying to control the action but Fokker is working from the bottom.
Charles content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Charles is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fokker has escaped the position, nice work there.
Charles has an Americana. Fokker didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Charles is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Charles hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Reggie Charles!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peter Dinklage (ranked 5750 p4p, 25052 weight class) and Jari Sillanpaa (ranked 265 p4p, 293 weight class). Sillanpaa has chosen Jari Sillanpää-Satulinna as his entrance music. Jari Sillanpaa is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Dinklage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jari Sillanpaa!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sillanpaa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dinklage counters with a nice uppercut.
Sillanpaa tries to clinch but Dinklage is having none of it.
Dinklage appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sillanpaa looks to clinch
and Dinklage counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sillanpaa fails to pull guard.
Dinklage content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sillanpaa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
 Sillanpaa is rocked!
Dinklage works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sillanpaa is still on wobbly legs! Can Dinklage finish him?
A hook to the body from Dinklage.
Dinklage'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.
Sillanpaa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dinklage scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dinklage creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Sillanpaa with a big uppercut! Sillanpaa tries to clinch up but Dinklage pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Sillanpaa to the mat! Sillanpaa covers up and Dinklage unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Peter Dinklage!
During a confident post fight interview, Peter Dinklage thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Jari Sillanpaa spoke after the fight, saying 'Run away, now! '.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brick Bronson (ranked 25030 p4p, 4756 weight class) and Marian Herzog (ranked 288 p4p, 234 weight class). Bronson comes to the cage accompanied by Pink Floyd - Another Brick in the Wall. Brick Bronson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brick Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marian Herzog!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronson dives in for a single leg takedown but Herzog sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bronson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bronson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Herzog is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bronson has a couple of punches blocked by Herzog.
Bronson looking to stall.
A frustrated look appears on Bronson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Herzog slows down the pace here.
Herzog breaks from the clinch.
Herzog throws a head kick but Bronson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herzog shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bronson pinned against the cage. Bronson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bronson moves into range and clinches up with Herzog.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson lands an elbow just above Herzog 's eye.
 It looks like Marian Herzog has been cut.
Bronson letting Herzog take a breather here.
I was talking to Bronson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Herzog breaks the clinch.
Herzog has managed to clinch.
Bronson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Herzog is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brick Bronson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herzog has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Herzog lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bronson pushes Herzog off looking to stand but Herzog dives back in and keeps control.
Bronson gets back to full guard.
Herzog controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herzog looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herzog sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bronson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Herzog prevents Bronson from getting back to his feet.
Bronson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Herzog gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bronson wants to control the position but Herzog says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog working over Bronson with some ground and pound. Bronson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Herzog missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Herzog has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bronson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Herzog scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bronson pushes Herzog off and gets back to his feet.
Herzog gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bronson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Herzog is on him like a limpet, forcing Bronson back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Bronson trying to stall but Herzog improves his position.
Herzog gets through Bronson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bronson scores with a shot to the side of Herzog's head.
Herzog wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bronson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Herzog stalling against the cage.
Herzog slowing the pace effectively.
Bronson manages to pull guard.
Bronson looking for a guillotine here but Herzog defends easily.
Herzog controls from within his opponent's guard.
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 Brick Bronson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marian Herzog's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bronson shoots in for a takedown but Herzog shows good takedown defense.
Herzog goes for a double leg but Bronson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bronson continues to drive forward.
Herzog gets a double leg takedown into Bronson's guard.
Herzog is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bronson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Herzog stands up and waves to Bronson to follow him.
Herzog shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bronson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson is looking to stand up but Herzog isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog stays in close to Bronson's body and controls the position.
Herzog must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Herzog lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bronson working a defensive guard here.
Bronson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Herzog is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Herzog sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Herzog.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bronson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bronson.
Herzog closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bronson did well to prevent Herzog getting side control.
Bronson kicks Herzog off and gets back to his feet.
Bronson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Herzog's waist but Herzog gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bronson off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brick Bronson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herzog shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bronson as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog keeps the fight on the outside.
Bronson wants to clinch up but Herzog keeps it at a distance.
Bronson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Herzog doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Herzog drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bronson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Herzog defends well.
Herzog is working Bronson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Herzog decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bronson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson tries to clinch there but Herzog circles away.
Herzog drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bronson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Herzog controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bronson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Herzog can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bronson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bronson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marian Herzog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marian Herzog's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Bronson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Herzog avoids it really well and circles away.
Herzog doesn't manage to clinch there - Bronson circles away.
As Herzog looks to move away, Bronson throws a big counter combo but Herzog just gets out of the way.
Herzog throws a head kick that misses.
Bronson is looking to counter the offense by Herzog and move into the clinch.
Bronson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bronson or perhaps it was just good defense by Herzog, which made it look bad.
Bronson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson manages to pull guard.
Bronson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bronson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog controls from within his opponent's guard.
Herzog is continuing to stall.
Bronson throws a couple of heel strikes.
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.
Herzog controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Herzog trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Herzog is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bronson tries to close the distance and clinch but Herzog swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bronson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bronson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Herzog counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bronson!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brick Bronson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herzog wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bronson, who protects the arm well.
Bronson wants to get back to his feet but Herzog drags him back down.
Herzog advances nicely into full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog punishing his opponent with strikes.
Herzog looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bronson wants to hold on but Herzog pushes him away.
Herzog content just to control the position here.
Bronson is looking to improve his position but Herzog isn't that keen on the idea.
Bronson regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herzog controlling the pace.
Bronson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bronson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Herzog really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bronson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bronson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bronson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bronson is looking for a triangle but Herzog pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marian Herzog.
I think Herzog 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marian Herzog!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jero Wolf (ranked 5166 p4p, 3039 weight class) and Ty Little (ranked 440 p4p, 346 weight class). Wolf comes to the cage accompanied by Better Together. Ty Little 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 Montreal, Jero Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ty Little!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Little fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wolf blocks a head kick by Little.
Wolf shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wolf was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wolf tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wolf creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Little sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Little is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wolf working the head with strikes.
Little wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Little sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've been hearing that Wolf has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Little is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wolf's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wolf seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wolf missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wolf throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two 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.
Wolf is trying to work for a kimura but Little is defending well.
Nice strikes from Wolf there.
Little looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wolf content to control rather than advance.
Wolf thows a huge punch but Little dodges it nicely.
Little keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Little regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Wolf.
Little looking for a sweep. Not yet Little, not yet.
Wolf controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wolf postures up and lands a big shot to Little's brow.
Wolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Little is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolf is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wolf wants to control from the top but Little keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Little connects with a looping right hand.
Wolf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Little moves away.
Little throws a lazy uppercut
and Wolf counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Little pushes Wolf off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Little slips a jab from Wolf.
Little throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wolf loads up on a big right hand but Little slips the punch.
Little throws a jab when Wolf was well out of range.
Wolf takes one on the button.
A big right from Little misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Little waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wolf.
Good exchange - Little coming out on top.
Wolf throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Little sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A combination from Little does no damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ty Little will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A punch combination from Little misses.
Wolf staying out of range there.
Wolf throws a body punch but Little moves out of range.
Wolf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Little.
Little moves out of range of the strikes.
Wolf moves out of range as Little strikes.
Wolf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Little slips under a jab from Wolf.
Wolf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Little.
A jab from Wolf misses.
Wolf throws the left hand but Little avoids the punch easily.
Wolf stuns Little with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Donk. Little catches Wolf right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf defending well as Little loads up on a big left hand.
Wolf blocks a jab.
Little fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wolf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Little.
Little loads up on a big right hand but Wolf slips the punch.
Little throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Wolf. That snapped Little's head back.
Little lands the left hand.
Wolf misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Little does it's job there.
Little throws a hook to the side of Wolf's head but Wolf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wolf shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wolf showed some decent athleticism there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wolf in particular looking to stall.
Little wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Wolf is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Little is looking to improve his position.
Wolf is trying to control the action in half guard but Little is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wolf looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wolf prevents Little from standing back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wolf slips under a jab.
Little throws a series of punches but Wolf avoids them all with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Little misses the target.
Wolf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wolf moves out of range of the strikes.
Little throws a lazy right hand but Wolf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've been informed that Little has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wolf throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wolf shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wolf missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Little tries to get to full guard but Wolf has control of the leg.
Little avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wolf.
Wolf sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jero Wolf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wolf prevents Little from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Little blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wolf.
Little is trying to stand up here but Wolf is controlling him well.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wolf is looking for a kimura but Little is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wolf to get the leverage.
Wolf throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wolf wants to take a breather but Little is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wolf checks a leg kick.
Wolf looks to throw the jab but Little is out of range.
Wolf throws a hook but Little blocks it.
Little swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Little throws out a loose jab but Wolf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolf looks to score with a jab to the body but Little is just out of range.
Wolf tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ty Little will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Wolf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Wolf 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.
Little works over Wolf's head and body with a nice combination.
 It looks like Jero Wolf has been cut.
Little misses with an uppercut
and Wolf counters with a nice double leg into side control. Little won't be happy with that.
Little managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wolf.
Wolf in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Wolf working the ground and pound.
Little is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Wolf asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Little tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Little can't escape the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolf lands a big shot there that rocks Little but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Little is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Little and Wolf has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Wolf controls the position.
Little is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Little trying to remain calm as Wolf controls from the top position.
Wolf is trying to get an arm triangle but Little is defending well.
Wolf sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Little is avoiding damage well and looking to escape 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.
Wolf scores with punches from side control.
Little is not content to let Wolf control the position.
Wolf is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Wolf lands some shots froms side control.
Little is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf taking a breather here.
Wolf swings around for an armbar but Little sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wolf's guard.
Wolf on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wolf tries to get out of the position.
Little has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wolf is proving hard to escape from.
Little won't allow Wolf to sweep him here.
Little postures up.
Wolf wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jero Wolf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Little stands and steps away. Wolf gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wolf misses with a wild body shot.
Wolf moves out of range of the strikes.
Wolf leaves Little with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Little throws out a loose jab but Wolf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolf slips a jab from Little.
Wolf looks to score with a jab to the body but Little is just out of range.
Ty Little is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
That kick from Little tenderised Wolf's leg. Wolf is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick misses from Little.
No luck for Little with that takedown attempt.
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 Jero Wolf.
I think Little 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eric Fassett (ranked 3462 p4p, 4772 weight class) and Shufoji Lomas (ranked 196 p4p, 238 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Fassett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shufoji Lomas!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fassett throws a body punch but Lomas moves out of range.
Fassett missing with a left hand there. Lomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lomas misses with a takedown attempt
and Lomas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lomas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fassett throws a body shot but no joy.
Lomas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fassett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fassett looks to score with a jab to the body but Lomas is just out of range.
Lomas darts in trying to clinch
and Fassett counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lomas won't be happy with that.
Fassett controls the position from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fassett working away.
Lomas is letting Fassett control him for a moment.
Fassett has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fassett lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fassett controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lomas is trying to get back to his feet.
Fassett cracks Lomas with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Fassett working the head with strikes.
Fassett landing strikes.
Lomas felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Lomas is being controlled here.
Lomas takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lomas is looking for a sweep.
Lomas can't do much from the bottom here.
Lomas takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lomas is trying to improve his position.
Fassett cracks Lomas with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lomas is rocked!
Fassett happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lomas takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fassett cracks Lomas with a big elbow.
Lomas is still in real trouble! Can Fassett finish him?
Fassett lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fassett is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lomas's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fassett trying to control the position but Lomas is working away.
Lomas seems to have recovered his senses.
Lomas is trying to control Fassett's posture but Fassett avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fassett tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fassett has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fassett just content to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Fassett dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lomas slips a jab from Fassett.
Fassett throws a body shot but no joy.
Lomas avoids the body shot from Fassett.
Lomas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fassett.
Lomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fassett.
Lomas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fassett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fassett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lomas can do to turn this around?
Fassett with a nice cross.
Lomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lomas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fassett throws a big shot that misses.
And Lomas tries to counter it with a takedown but Fassett pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lomas.
Fassett throws a hook but Lomas blocks it.
Fassett smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Fassett finds it's way through Lomas's defenses.
Lomas wants to clinch up but Fassett keeps it at a distance.
Shufoji Lomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fassett misses with a hook. Lomas ducked under it nicely.
Fassett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lomas throws a counter combo.
A swing and a miss from Fassett.
Fassett leaves Lomas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fassett misses with a body shot.
As Fassett backs off Lomas throws a huge counter combo but Fassett manages to avoid it all.
Lomas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fassett circles away.
Eric Fassett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shufoji Lomas.
Fassett lands a nice shot to the body.
Fassett misses with a wild body shot.
Lomas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Eric Fassett is winning the standup battle so far.
Lomas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fassett circles away.
Fassett throws a body punch but Lomas moves out of range.
Fassett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lomas manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fassett misses with a body shot.
Fassett scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lomas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fassett controls the position from side control.
Eric Fassett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fassett working away.
Fassett controls the position.
Lomas is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fassett creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Fassett cracks Lomas with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fassett working the head and body with strikes.
Fassett remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fassett cracks Lomas with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Fassett is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lomas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fassett working the ground and pound.
Fassett working the ground and pound.
Lomas is letting Fassett control him for a moment.
Fassett tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Fassett dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Fassett loads up on a big right hand but Lomas slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Lomas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lomas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fassett swivels and escapes.
Lomas tries for a takedown but Fassett sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fassett misses with an uppercut.
Fassett is looking to wear down Lomas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fassett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fassett scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fassett lands a body shot.
Lomas tries for a takedown but Fassett sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Eric Fassett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shufoji Lomas.
Lomas tries to clinch but Fassett moves away
and Fassett counters with a single leg into guard. Lomas didn't expect that.
Fassett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fassett is stalling in the full guard.
Fassett working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fassett lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fassett engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fassett postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fassett slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fassett postures up and lands a big shot to Lomas's brow.
Lomas is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fassett controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fassett seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lomas for as long as he can get away with.
Fassett stopping the sweep attempt from Lomas.
Fassett works over Lomas with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fassett is working Lomas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fassett postures up.
Fassett wants to pass the guard but Lomas is keeping the position.
Fassett slips nicely into half guard.
Lomas trying to control from the bottom.
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. Fassett connects with a nice short shot to Lomas's temple.
Fassett stalling.
Fassett is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fassett lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Fassett.
Fassett scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lomas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fassett slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Fassett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fassett 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:25
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Fassett!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jaxon Williams (ranked 5184 p4p, 2774 weight class) and Brendan Rowen (ranked 441 p4p, 323 weight class). Brendan Rowen looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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11 - 14 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jaxon Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brendan Rowen!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rowen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Williams under the eye.
Williams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rowen with a nice cross.
Rowen lands with a straight right. Williams didn't see that one coming.
Williams tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rowen swivels and escapes.
Rowen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rowen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Williams keeping hold of Rowen's head, controlling as best he can.
Rowen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Williams doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rowen.
Williams wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is working hard here to advance position.
Williams is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rowen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rowen's back!
Williams is working the ground and pound. Can Rowen escape?
Williams lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
It looks like Brendan Rowen has been cut.
Williams biding his time, controlling Rowen.
Rowen prevents Williams from getting a body triangle.
Rowen takes a big shot to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams lands shots to the head and Rowen turtles up! The ref has seen enough and stops the fight! This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaxon Williams!
A less than humble Jaxon Williams misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tear Drop Drake (ranked 4069 p4p, 2933 weight class) and Pierre Moreau (ranked 440 p4p, 350 weight class). Tear Drop Drake could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pierre Moreau'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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tear Drop Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pierre Moreau!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreau attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Drake closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Pierre Moreau has been cut.
Moreau shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Drake sprawls well. Drake wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moreau gets slowly back to his feet.
Drake throwing a counter right hand but Moreau manages to avoid it.
Moreau looks to land a right hand but Drake moved out of range.
Moreau shoots in for a double leg but Drake sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jab from Drake.
Moreau closes the distance and clinches.
Moreau tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Drake definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tear Drop Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre Moreau.
Drake scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Moreau is rocked!
Moreau tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Drake smiles and moves away.
Moreau is still on wobbly legs! Can Drake finish him?
Drake is stalking Moreau. Moreau circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Drake, and it's lights out! Moreau really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tear Drop Drake!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Johnson (ranked 2798 p4p, 2967 weight class) and Jacob Hopson (ranked 342 p4p, 356 weight class). Jacob Hopson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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185
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacob Hopson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopson is looking to score with low kicks.
Hopson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Jacob Hopson has been cut.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Hopson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hopson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hopson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
Hopson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnson scores with the left hand. Hopson knows he should have avoided that one.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Hopson.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Johnson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hopson.
Hopson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Hopson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnson misses with a double jab
and Hopson counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Hopson counters with an inside leg kick.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Johnson connects with the punch.
Hopson throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Hopson misses.
Johnson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Hopson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hopson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Marcus Johnson has been cut.
Hopson lands a two punch combo.
Hopson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hopson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Hopson counters with a left and a right that stings Johnson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marcus Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Hopson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hopson dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Johnson throws the left hand but Hopson avoids the punch easily.
Hopson scores with a body shot.
Johnson jabs at Hopson's body.
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hopson's head.
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hopson. Hopson obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Hopson, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheers as Hopson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.
Hopson throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hopson counters with a good low kick that Johnson was not able to check.
Johnson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hopson misses with a double jab
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson throws a leg kick that misses.
Johnson scores with a hook.
Hopson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnson throws a head kick but Hopson moves out of range.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Hopson.
Hopson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson throws a hook but Hopson blocks it.
Johnson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Johnson moves out of range as Hopson strikes.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Hopson counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson misses with a body shot
and Hopson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hopson misses with a head kick.
Hopson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson digs a good body shot into Hopson's ribs.
A head kick misses from Hopson.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Hopson manages to avoid it.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Hopson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johnson throws a body punch but Hopson moves out of range.
Hopson works over Johnson's head and body with a nice combination.
Hopson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jacob Hopson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
A head kick by Hopson misses
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopson.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Hopson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Johnson cracks Hopson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hopson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Hopson slips the punch.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Hopson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Hopson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnson takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson digs a good hook to Hopson's body.
Hopson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jacob Hopson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hopson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopson.
Hopson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hopson under the eye.
Hopson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson takes a swing at Hopson's ribcage but misses.
Hopson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Hopson.
Hopson catches Johnson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hopson swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopson.
Johnson with a nice calf kick.
Hopson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Hopson manages to avoid it.
Hopson misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson throws a combination. Hopson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopson is just out of range.
Hopson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Johnson blocks it well.
A low kick from Johnson misses
and Hopson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hopson under the eye.
Johnson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hopson wants to land a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Johnson throws a lazy head kick
and Hopson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopson was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Hopson throws a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopson is just out of range.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopson was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Hopson avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnson jabs at Hopson's body.
Hopson tries a head kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Hopson.
Hopson misses with a body kick.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopson moves away.
Hopson throws a fast counter high kick but Johnson manages to duck under it in time.
Hopson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopson.
Hopson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hopson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Johnson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Hopson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hopson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson misses with a body punch
and Hopson counters with a big head kick but Johnson shrugs it off.
Hopson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Johnson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hopson throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Johnson scores with the left hand. Hopson knows he should have avoided that one.
A low kick from Johnson is predictable there
and Hopson counters with a head kick.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Hopson slips the punch.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hopson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Johnson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hopson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands an overhand right.
Johnson connects with a jab.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopson.
An inside leg kick lands from Hopson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hopson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Johnson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hopson thuds his shin into the meat of Johnson's side.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hopson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Hopson moves out of range.
Hopson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A low kick from Johnson is predictable there
and Hopson counters with a low kick, right behind Johnson 's knee.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Johnson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson needs to keep his hands up - Hopson had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tests Hopson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hopson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body kick from Hopson.
Hopson is looking to score with low kicks.
Hopson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hopson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Johnson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopson was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Hopson moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Hopson throws out a leg kick but Johnson moves out of range and Hopson only half commits.
Hopson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hopson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hopson throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hopson.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hopson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Hopson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Hopson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Hopson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hopson takes one to the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Johnson blocks the low kick.
Hopson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson 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.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopson.
Johnson is looking to score with low kicks.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Hopson ducks down to avoid it.
Hopson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Johnson blocks it well.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hopson.
Johnson tests Hopson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Johnson!
Marcus Johnson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hiroshi Gomi (ranked 2616 p4p, 2388 weight class) and Diego Lacasa (ranked 159 p4p, 146 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gomi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Only Thing The Fear is You- DOOM Eternal OST. Lacasa comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hooligang - Joey Valence & Brae kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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20
139
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hiroshi Gomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Lacasa!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomi throws an overhand right that lands on Lacasa's shoulder, as Lacasa tries to avoid the shot.
Gomi throws the left hand but Lacasa avoids the punch easily.
Diego Lacasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Lacasa.
Lacasa ducks under a wild hook from Gomi.
Lacasa thuds a left hand into Gomi's body.
Gomi throws an overhand right that lands on Lacasa's shoulder, as Lacasa tries to avoid the shot.
Gomi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gomi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gomi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lacasa scores with a decent looking hook.
Lacasa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lacasa slips a jab from Gomi.
Gomi misses with a looping right.
Gomi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gomi tries to move into range but Lacasa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lacasa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomi swings for the body but Lacasa moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Lacasa - just one landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lacasa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gomi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lacasa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gomi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gomi misses with a left hand
and Lacasa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gomi misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacasa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lacasa's corner calls for a 1-2. Lacasa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gomi takes one on the button.
Gomi tries to move into range but Lacasa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lacasa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gomi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Gomi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lacasa connects with a right hand. Gomi shakes it off.
Lacasa with a jab.
Lacasa lands an overhand right.
Lacasa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lacasa jabs at Gomi's body.
Lacasa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gomi on the side of the head.
Gomi missing with a left hand there. Lacasa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gomi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gomi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gomi. Lacasa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lacasa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Gomi misses the target.
Lacasa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Gomi misses the target.
Lacasa ducks under a wild hook from Gomi.
Gomi throws a series of punches but Lacasa avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacasa avoids the body shot from Gomi.
Gomi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Gomi misses.
Lacasa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Gomi.
Gomi misses with a looping left.
Gomi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've been told by Gomi's head coaches at Dillo's Deadly Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lacasa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gomi.
Lacasa scores with a jab.
Gomi misses with a hook.
Gomi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lacasa throws out a counter right but Gomi avoids it with no problem.
Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gomi.
Gomi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gomi misses with a right hand
and Lacasa counters with a left to the body.
Gomi ducks right into an uppercut from Lacasa.
Gomi misses with a hook to the body
letting Lacasa counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Gomi.
Gomi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lacasa cracks Gomi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lacasa lands with an uppercut that bounces Gomi off the cage and back into range.
Gomi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi throws a jab when Lacasa was well out of range.
Lacasa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lacasa fails to land with a series of punches.
Gomi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lacasa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lacasa staying out of range there.
Lacasa lands with an uppercut that bounces Gomi off the cage and back into range.
Lacasa looks to land a combination. Gomi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gomi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lacasa moves out of range as Gomi strikes.
Gomi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lacasa.
The fighters circling - Gomi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gomi throws a lazy right hand but Lacasa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lacasa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gomi walks into a stiff left hand from Lacasa.
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!
Lacasa connects with a single shot there.
Gomi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lacasa moves out of range as Gomi strikes.
Gomi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lacasa.
Gomi throws a jab when Lacasa was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Lacasa.
Lacasa throws a right and a left that Gomi avoids nicely.
Lacasa scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lacasa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gomi takes one on the button.
Lacasa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lacasa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gomi misses with a lunging right hand
and Lacasa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lacasa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gomi misses with an uppercut. Lacasa saw that one coming.
Gomi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lacasa lands a slapping body shot.
Lacasa stuns Gomi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lacasa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lacasa lands with a nice body punch.
Gomi misses with an uppercut. Lacasa saw that one coming.
Gomi missing with a left hand there. Lacasa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gomi looks to throw the jab but Lacasa is out of range.
Lacasa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Lacasa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gomi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lacasa.
Lacasa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lacasa slips a straight right by Gomi.
Gomi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lacasa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gomi scrambles back to his feet.
Gomi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gomi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Lacasa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lacasa misses with a double jab.
A big left from Gomi misses.
Gomi misses with a body shot.
Gomi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lacasa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gomi misses with an uppercut. Lacasa saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Lacasa.
Gomi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lacasa lands a nice shot that snaps Gomi's head back.
Lacasa cracks Gomi with a right hand to the side of the head.
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!
Gomi misses with a hook
and Lacasa counters with a straight right hand.
Lacasa thuds his right hand into Gomi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice body punch from Lacasa.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lacasa.
A big right from Gomi misses.
Gomi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi throws a body shot but no joy.
Lacasa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lacasa connects with a crisp jab.
Lacasa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gomi.
Lacasa scores with a jab. Gomi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lacasa lands with a shot to the body.
Lacasa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gomi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lacasa connects with a body shot that sends Gomi's belly button to the back.
A slow jab from Gomi misses its intended target.
Lacasa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomi looks to land a combination but Lacasa avoids it well.
Lacasa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lacasa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gomi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice defenses there by Lacasa.
Nice jab there from Lacasa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacasa scores with a hook to the body. Gomi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab from Lacasa.
Lacasa cracks Gomi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gomi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Lacasa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gomi misses with a looping right.
Gomi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lacasa to score with a decent uppercut.
Gomi throws a big shot that misses.
Lacasa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gomi's head backwards.
Gomi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gomi.
Gomi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lacasa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gomi under the eye.
Gomi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gomi.
Gomi throws the left hand but Lacasa avoids the punch easily.
Gomi misses with a straight right.
Gomi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lacasa.
Gomi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gomi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lacasa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lacasa misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacasa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gomi in his tracks.
A swing and a miss from Gomi.
Lacasa connects with a jab.
Lacasa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lacasa moves out of range of the strikes.
Lacasa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lacasa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gomi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Lacasa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gomi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lacasa.
Lacasa clobbers Gomi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lacasa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gomi on the side of the head.
Gomi throws a hook but Lacasa blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lacasa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gomi circles away quickly and effectively.
Gomi throws an overhand right that lands on Lacasa's shoulder, as Lacasa tries to avoid the shot.
Lacasa moves away from the strike by Gomi.
Gomi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lacasa jabs at Gomi's body.
Gomi throws a jab when Lacasa was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacasa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gomi's head backwards.
Lacasa scores with a hook.
Lacasa avoids the body shot from Gomi.
Lacasa throws a combination. Gomi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A cross from Lacasa lands.
Lacasa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gomi in his tracks.
Lacasa lands a slapping body shot.
Lacasa defending well as Gomi loads up on a big left hand.
Gomi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lacasa slips under a jab.
Gomi misses with a straight right.
Gomi throws a jab but it's blocked by Lacasa.
Lacasa lands a head shot.
Gomi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diego Lacasa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A shot to the liver by Lacasa. Beautiful body shot.
Lacasa cracks Gomi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gomi walks into a left hand.
Gomi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gomi throws a body shot but no joy.
Lacasa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Lacasa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Lacasa slips under a jab.
Gomi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gomi walks into a stiff left hand from Lacasa.
Lacasa lands with a shot to the body.
Lacasa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gomi looks to land a right hand but Lacasa moved out of range.
Lacasa connects with a right hand. Gomi shakes it off.
Lacasa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gomi on the side of the head.
Lacasa lands a jab to the nose.
Gomi looks to land a left hand but Lacasa moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Lacasa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gomi misses with a straight right.
Gomi misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lacasa counters with a three punch combo that has Gomi backing up. Gomi nods at Lacasa to acknowledge the strikes.
Lacasa lands the left hand.
Lacasa misses with a wild combination.
Gomi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lacasa lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacasa scores with a nice strike.
Gomi throws a hook but Lacasa avoids it easily.
Lacasa ducks under a wild hook from Gomi.
Gomi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gomi ducks right into an uppercut from Lacasa.
Lacasa throws a combination. Gomi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gomi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lacasa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gomi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gomi throws a lazy right hand but Lacasa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lacasa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gomi under the eye.
Gomi thuds his right hand into Lacasa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomi throws a hook to the side of Lacasa's head but Lacasa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gomi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lacasa moves away from the strike by Gomi.
Gomi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gomi misses with a straight left.
Lacasa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A slow jab from Gomi misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lacasa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gomi on the side of the head.
Lacasa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gomi doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Lacasa finds it's way through Gomi's defenses.
Lacasa scores with a nice strike.
Lacasa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lacasa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gomi.
Lacasa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lacasa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lacasa moves away from the strike by Gomi.
Gomi takes one on the button.
Gomi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lacasa circles away quickly and effectively.
Gomi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gomi throws a right and a left that Lacasa avoids nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big right from Gomi misses.
Gomi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gomi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lacasa lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gomi.
Gomi looks to throw the jab but Lacasa is out of range.
Lacasa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lacasa ducks under a wild hook from Gomi.
Gomi misses with a looping right.
Lacasa scores with a shot to the body.
Gomi throws the left hand but Lacasa avoids the punch easily.
Lacasa lands a slapping body shot.
Gomi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gomi throws a jab but it's blocked by Lacasa.
Lacasa throws a right and a left that Gomi avoids nicely.
Gomi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lacasa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lacasa scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Lacasa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomi misses with an uppercut
letting Lacasa counter with a right hand.
Gomi drops his hands momentarily and Lacasa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lacasa throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomi looks to land a left hand but Lacasa moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Gomi misses.
Lacasa staying out of range there.
Lacasa throws a counter combo.
Gomi misses with a right hand
and Lacasa counters with a nice body shot.
Lacasa lands a jab to the head.
Gomi ducks right into an uppercut from Lacasa.
Lacasa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gomi.
Gomi cracks Lacasa with an open hand slap.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lacasa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lacasa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gomi throws a hook but Lacasa blocks it.
Lacasa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gomi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lacasa throws a series of punches but Gomi moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gomi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lacasa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gomi.
Lacasa lands a nice looking body shot.
Hiroshi Gomi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gomi throws a looping overhand right but Lacasa ducks down to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Lacasa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lacasa 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Lacasa!
Diego Lacasa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Dias (ranked 959 p4p, 1298 weight class) and Wolfgang Puck (ranked 126 p4p, 185 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinny Dias!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wolfgang Puck!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dias keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puck.
Puck looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Puck wants to land a leg kick but Dias is out of range.
A big right from Dias misses.
Dias shoots for a double leg takedown but Puck sprawls well. He's pushed Dias's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Puck missing with a left hand there. Dias was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Puck.
A big left from Puck misses.
No luck for Dias with that takedown attempt.
Puck looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Puck throws a hook but Dias blocks it.
Dias appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dias moves out of range as Puck strikes.
Puck throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dias half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Puck on his heels. He'll look to pass Puck's guard now, I'm sure.
Dias content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias is looking to work some ground and pound but Puck has wrist control.
Puck keeping full guard, as Dias tries to pass.
Puck trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dias is stalling in the full guard.
Puck is looking to stand up but Dias isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dias drops back looking for a leg! Puck is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Puck manages to kick Dias off! Dias jumps back into Puck's guard.
Puck is trying to control the position but Dias postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dias stops Puck from standing up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dias bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dias drops down looking for a counter takedown but Puck sprawls and moves away.
Dias closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Puck did well to prevent Dias getting side control.
Dias is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dias trying to pass the guard but Puck defending well.
Dias is thwarting Puck's attempts to control the position.
Puck tries to get to full guard but Dias has control of the leg.
Dias seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias thows a huge punch but Puck dodges it nicely.
Puck tries to kick Dias off but Dias keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dias seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dias trying to control from half guard but Puck is working away.
Puck is trying to stand back up but Dias is controlling him
Dias in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Puck tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Dias!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vinny Dias!
Vinny Dias retains his welterweight title!
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