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EFL 2: Double Main Event PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Phichael Melps (ranked 4359 p4p, 4038 weight class) and Dong Hyun Ma (ranked 414 p4p, 395 weight class). Dong Hyun Ma told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Phichael Melps!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dong Hyun Ma!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melps dives in and scores a takedown into Ma's guard.
Melps distracts Ma with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Melps wants to control from the top but Ma keeps moving.
Melps passes Ma's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ma is staying active underneath Melps, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Melps with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ma really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Melps. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Melps is working for a kimura but Ma is defending it quite comfortably.
Melps trying to control the action but Ma is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melps keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melps working Ma over with strikes.
Melps thows a huge punch but Ma dodges it nicely.
Melps is trying for a kimura here. Ma looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Melps wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Phichael Melps!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Harry Barnstein (ranked 4425 p4p, 3751 weight class) and Inca Valero (ranked 273 p4p, 246 weight class). Inca Valero told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Barnstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Inca Valero!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnstein avoids the body shot from Valero.
Barnstein with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Valero to score with a decent uppercut.
Barnstein takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Valero connects with a nice looking jab.
Valero stuns Barnstein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Valero comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barnstein is looking to clinch but Valero is avoiding it.
Valero throws out a loose jab but Barnstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnstein lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Valero circles away quickly and effectively.
Valero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valero looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barnstein fails with a takedown attempt.
Barnstein moves out of range as Valero strikes.
Valero throws a big shot that misses.
As Valero backs away, Barnstein returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnstein manages to avoid it.
Valero lands a big uppercut and Barnstein crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Barnstein looks OK. Valero waves Barnstein back to his feet!
 Barnstein is rocked!
Valero lands a jab to Barnstein's midsection.
Oh Barnstein is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barnstein is breathing heavily.
Valero throws a shot to the body.
Are you kidding me?! Valero ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Barnstein clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Inca Valero!
Inca Valero thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Majd Mohammad (ranked 5702 p4p, 4771 weight class) and Chico Bravo (ranked 518 p4p, 466 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Majd Mohammad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chico Bravo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bravo lands with a slapping head kick.
Mohammad closes the distance and clinches.
Bravo is trying to force a seperation but Mohammad has the dominant position.
Bravo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mohammad stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bravo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bravo throws a head kick that misses.
Bravo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice body punch from Mohammad.
Bravo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mohammad throws a left that rocks Bravo and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Mohammad dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Bravo regain composure!
 It looks like Chico Bravo has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bravo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bravo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mohammad wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mohammad fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mohammad is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bravo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mohammad tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mohammad lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bravo down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mohammad lands a few punches from side control.
 Bravo is rocked!
Bravo is trying to get back to his feet.
Mohammad scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Bravo is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Mohammad can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Majd Mohammad!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Thierri David (ranked 5140 p4p, 4368 weight class) and Lindsey Wofford (ranked 359 p4p, 321 weight class). David comes to the cage accompanied by Mobb Deep - Shook Ones Pt II. Thierri David has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thierri David!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lindsey Wofford!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
David wants to clinch up but Wofford keeps it at a distance.
David thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wofford throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wofford uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before David has time to react.
David lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
David fails in his attempt to clinch.
David looks for a takedown but Wofford sprawls well.
David looks to throw the jab but Wofford is out of range.
Wofford 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.
David throws a chopping leg kick but Wofford manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A lazy body kick from David
and Wofford counters with a stiff right hand.
David doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wofford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
David throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Wofford to counter with a crisp jab.
 It looks like Thierri David has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
David tries to clinch but Wofford is having none of it.
Nice straight punches there by David. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of David.
David tries to close the distance and clinch but Wofford swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wofford lands with an uppercut that bounces David off the cage and back into range.
David is rocked!
Wofford drops David with a straight left! Oh this is bad for David! Wofford dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lindsey Wofford!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marion Williamson (ranked 4011 p4p, 5840 weight class) and Kyoto Fujiwara (ranked 447 p4p, 522 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marion Williamson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyoto Fujiwara!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williamson scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Kyoto Fujiwara has been cut.
Fujiwara looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Fujiwara swinging wildly here.
Kyoto Fujiwara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williamson lands a big right hand that sends Fujiwara crashing to the mat! Williamson stays standing though and waves Fujiwara back to his feet!
Williamson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Williamson lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williamson digs a good hook to Fujiwara's body.
Fujiwara walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Fujiwara limp body while Williamson jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marion Williamson!
Marion Williamson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sakura Style logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Johnson (ranked 4047 p4p, 2627 weight class) and Felix Savon (ranked 448 p4p, 311 weight class). Savon has chosen Félix Savón - Knockouts as his entrance music. The key to victory for Jimmy Johnson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jimmy Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Felix Savon!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Savon. Savon obviously looking to wear him down.
Savon misses with a head kick.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Jimmy Johnson has been cut.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for Savon.
Johnson clinches up with Savon and pushes him back against the cage.
Savon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Savon throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Savon tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Savon scores with a nice right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab from Savon finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
Savon lands a big head kick that sends Johnson tumbling to the mat! Savon takes a step backwards and waves Johnson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savon moves away.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Savon has eaten all the pies!
Johnson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Savon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnson scrambles back to his feet.
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Savon. Savon obviously looking to wear him down.
Savon lands a big head kick that sends Johnson tumbling to the mat! Savon takes a step backwards and waves Johnson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Savon ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That kick from Savon tenderised Johnson's leg. Johnson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnson looks to land a combination. Savon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Johnson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jimmy Johnson's cut is getting worse.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Savon throws an overhand right that drops Johnson like a sack of potatoes! Savon dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felix Savon!
After winning the bout, Felix Savon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jo Backson (ranked 4360 p4p, 4423 weight class) and Benjamin Tennyson (ranked 449 p4p, 454 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jo Backson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benjamin Tennyson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Backson connects with a looping right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Backson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Backson.
Tennyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Backson moves away.
It looked like Backson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Backson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tennyson walks into a straight right hand from Backson.
Backson lands a nice shot that snaps Tennyson's head back.
Backson throws a right hand that Tennyson ducks under and follows up with a left that Tennyson also avoids with ease.
Backson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Backson moves out of range as Tennyson strikes.
Backson thuds his right hand into Tennyson'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!
Backson connects with a nice looking jab.
Tennyson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tennyson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Backson at a distance.
Tennyson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Backson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Backson forces Tennyson back against the cage and clinches.
Backson lands a shoulder strike.
Tennyson gets control of Backson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tennyson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tennyson keeping moving, preventing Backson from controlling successfully.
Backson tries to stand but Tennyson is controlling from the bottom.
Tennyson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Backson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tennyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tennyson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tennyson keeping moving, preventing Backson from controlling successfully.
Backson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tennyson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Backson closes the distance and pushes Tennyson back into the cage.
Backson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Backson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tennyson backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Backson.
Tennyson takes a shot to the head.
Backson scores with a shot to the side of Tennyson's head.
Backson lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Backson.
The referee is keeping an eye on Backson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tennyson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Backson to keep the fight standing.
Tennyson is looking to break free of the clinch but Backson has double underhooks.
Backson manages to break the clinch.
Backson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tennyson, pushing him back against the cage.
Backson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tennyson up against the cage.
Backson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backson works the jab nicely.
Backson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tennyson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Backson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tennyson off and has taken his back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Backson controlling the positon.
Backson missing with strikes from the back.
Backson not allowing Tennyson to control his hands.
Backson throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Backson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Tennyson covering up well under a series of strikes from Backson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tennyson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Backson.
Tennyson wants to escape the position.
Tennyson is trying to get back to his feet but Backson has full control of the position and if anything, Tennyson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Backson working for the choke.
Backson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Backson is looking to control Tennyson but Tennyson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jo Backson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tennyson ducks right into an uppercut from Backson.
Backson lands a nice shot that snaps Tennyson's head back.
Tennyson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Backson.
Tennyson shoots in and drives through. Backson sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Tennyson.
Tennyson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tennyson takes one to the chin there.
Backson lands a jab to the head.
A jab lands there for Backson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Backson fails to land with a series of punches.
Backson tests Tennyson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tennyson walks into a straight right hand from Backson.
Backson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Backson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tennyson can do to turn this around?
Backson moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Backson. That's going to slow Tennyson down.
Backson scores with a three punch combo!
A jab from Backson misses.
Backson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tennyson defending well as Backson loads up on a big left hand.
Tennyson tries to clinch but Backson moves out of range.
Backson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tennyson looking to stall.
Backson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Backson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Backson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Backson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Backson tries to bum rush Tennyson with a series of wild strikes but Tennyson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tennyson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Backson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tennyson at a distance.
Backson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Backson both land. Nice combination.
Backson throws a shot from downtown. Tennyson moves away and avoids it.
Tennyson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Backson lands with an uppercut that bounces Tennyson off the cage and back into range.
Backson lands a jab-cross combination.
Tennyson throws a right hand that misses
enabling Backson to counter with a crisp jab.
Tennyson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Backson lands an overhand right.
Jo Backson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Backson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tennyson eats them both and turns towards Backson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tennyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Backson manages to avoid it.
Backson lands a head shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Backson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jo Backson is winning the standup battle so far.
Backson scores with a three punch combo!
Backson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jo Backson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Backson lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tennyson misses with a low kick.
Tennyson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tennyson tries to move into range but Backson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Backson cracks Tennyson with an open hand slap.
Tennyson tries to clinch but Backson is having none of it.
Backson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Backson scores with a nice right hand.
Tennyson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tennyson misses with a takedown
and Backson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tennyson is breathing heavily.
Tennyson throws a shot from downtown. Backson moves away and avoids it.
Backson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Backson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tennyson doesn't seem bothered though.
Backson takes the fight into the clinch.
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!
Backson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tennyson backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backson pushes Tennyson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Backson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tennyson backwards.
Tennyson misses with an elbow strike.
Tennyson pulls guard successfully.
Backson 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.
Backson tries to stand but Tennyson is controlling from the bottom.
Tennyson looking for a sweep. Not yet Tennyson, not yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Backson wants to stand but Tennyson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jo Backson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Backson lands with a hook. Tennyson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Backson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tennyson.
A punch combination from Backson misses.
The fighters circling - Backson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Backson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tennysons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Backson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Backson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tennyson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Backson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Backson with a nice cross.
Backson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Backson scores with the left hand. Tennyson knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tennyson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Backson lands with an overhand left.
Tennyson ducks under a wild hook from Backson.
Tennyson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backson digs a good body shot into Tennyson's ribs.
A head kick misses from Tennyson.
Tennyson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Backson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tennyson doesn't seem bothered though.
Tennyson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Backson.
Backson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Backson there.
Backson works the jab nicely.
Tennyson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Backson throws out a powerful jab.
Tennyson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Backson throws out the jab.
Tennyson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tennyson takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Backson.
Backson forces Tennyson back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Backson scores with a sloppy right hand. Tennyson should have avoided that one.
Backson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tennyson at a distance.
Tennyson misses with a hook. Backson ducked under it nicely.
Tennyson looks to throw the jab but Backson is out of range.
It looked like Backson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Backson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tennyson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tennyson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Backson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Backson darts in and clinches Tennyson up against the cage.
Backson gets through Tennyson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Backson lands a left hand.
Backson pushes Tennyson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tennyson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tennyson trying to land knees to the body.
Tennyson trying to land knees to the body.
Backson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Backson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Backson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Backson lands with a right to the head.
Tennyson is rocked!
Backson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tennyson backwards.
Tennyson is still on wobbly legs! Can Backson finish him?
Backson is struggling to control the position.
Tennyson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tennyson seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Backson.
Backson digs a right hand into Tennyson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tennyson's gas tank.
Tennyson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A nice left hand lands by Backson.
Backson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Backson breaks the clinch.
Backson rushes Tennyson and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Backson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Backson gets through Tennyson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jo Backson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Backson is pushing Tennyson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Backson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Backson.
Backson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tennyson backwards.
Backson creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Tennyson with a big uppercut! Tennyson tries to clinch up but Backson pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Tennyson to the mat! Tennyson covers up and Backson unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jo Backson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Hardy (ranked 5609 p4p, 3988 weight class) and Jim Calloway (ranked 593 p4p, 493 weight class). Jim Calloway has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rob Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Calloway!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calloway connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Rob Hardy has been cut.
Hardy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Calloway tries to avoid it but Hardy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Calloway to the ground. Calloway escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Calloway looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Calloway throws out a powerful jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Calloway.
Calloway feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hardys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hardy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hardy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calloway lands with an uppercut that bounces Hardy off the cage and back into range.
Hardy could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Calloway feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hardy sprawling to the canvas! Hardy rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Calloway finish him?!
Hardy is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy leaves his chin hanging out and Calloway seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Hardy crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jim Calloway!
After the big win, Jim Calloway made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sakura Style and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Morrell (ranked 1973 p4p, 3973 weight class) and Gao Chao (ranked 274 p4p, 465 weight class). Morrell comes into the arena with David Morrell training blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Morrell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gao Chao!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrell connects with a body shot.
Chao shoots for a takedown but Morrell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chao scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Morrell explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Morrell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morrell slaps away a takedown attempt from Chao, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice jab there from Morrell.
It looks like Gao Chao has been cut.
Morrell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chao looks winded!
Morrell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chao takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Morrell lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Morrell!
David Morrell is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking David Morrell made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sigurd Knutsson (ranked 3186 p4p, 3354 weight class) and Haiden Surz (ranked 351 p4p, 372 weight class). Knutsson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is war drums. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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 Tokyo, Sigurd Knutsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Haiden Surz!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knutsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Surz replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Knutsson blocks it well.
Knutsson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Surz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Surz bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Surz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knutsson has managed to clinch.
Knutsson decides to pull guard.
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!
Surz stopping the sweep attempt from Knutsson.
Surz wants to stand but Knutsson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Surz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Knutsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Surz trying to control the position from guard on top but Knutsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Surz gets to his feet. Knutsson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Knutsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Surz swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Surz lands a head kick!
Knutsson shoots in but Surz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sigurd Knutsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Surz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knutsson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Knutsson successfully pulls guard.
Knutsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Knutsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Surz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Knutsson is tightening it up a little... Surz has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Surz reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Surz taps out! Nice BJJ there by Knutsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sigurd Knutsson!
A very excited looking Sigurd Knutsson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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