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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darnell Conrad (ranked 25791 p4p, 4705 weight class) and Cain Nikko (ranked 549 p4p, 477 weight class). The key to victory for Darnell Conrad has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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185 cm 25 190 0 - 2 - 1 |
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190 cm 18 190 0 - 0 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt Excellent MT Prefers standup |
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BJJ Blue Belt Solid Muay Thai Prefers standup |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Darnell Conrad! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Cain Nikko! The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nikko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Conrad counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nikko's knee momentarily. Nikko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Conrad is out of range and Nikko settles back down. Nikko closes the distance and pushes Conrad back into the ropes. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nikko. Nikko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nikko pushes off an throws an elbow but Conrad leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. Nikko'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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nikko effectively controlling the action here. Nikko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Conrad avoiding damage as Nikko throws knees to the body.
Conrad avoiding damage as Nikko throws knees to the body.
Nikko trying to land knees to the body.
Conrad on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Nikko.
Nikko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Conrad in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Conrad is looking to control Nikko's arms but Nikko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Conrad has his back to the ropes. Conrad wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nikko effectively controlling the action here. Conrad is looking to break free of the clinch but Nikko has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nikko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nikko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nikko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Conrad.
The referee calls for Nikko to work.
Nikko misses with a knee to the head. Nikko lands with a short shot to the head. Conrad avoids a wild elbow strike from Nikko. Nikko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Nikko controlling the action here for a moment.
Conrad blocks an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nikko pushes off an throws an elbow but Conrad leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. Nikko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Conrad prevents a body shot from Nikko. Conrad wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nikko has him pressed against the ropes. A bit of stalling here from Nikko.
Nikko tries a knee to the head but Conrad blocks it.
Nikko scores with a knee to the head.
Nikko can't find room to land a body shot as Conrad controls the action.
Nikko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Conrad avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nikko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Conrad lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Stalling in the clinch from Nikko.
Nikko tries to land a knee to the head but Conrad blocks with his arms.
Nikko is stalling here.
Conrad prevents a body shot from Nikko. Nikko tries a body shot but Conrad blocks it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Nikko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nikko keeps control of Conrad as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. A shot in the inside from Nikko.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Nikko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Conrad is defending well for now. Nikko misses with a punch to the body.
Nikko lands a shoulder strike. Nikko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Conrad is trying to break free. Nikko looks to throw an elbow but misses. A head punch on the inside from Nikko fails to land. Nikko lands an elbow just above Conrad 's eye. Nikko misses with an elbow over the top. Conrad is trying to stall.
Conrad has had enough of the clinch but Nikko keeps him there for the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nikko obliges. Nikko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Nikko misses with a knee to the head. Nikko stalling.
Nikko throws an elbow that misses.
Nikko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Conrad dodges an elbow strike from Nikko.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nikko.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Conrad is trying to break free. Nice elbow from Nikko. Conrad wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nikko has him pressed against the ropes. Nikko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Conrad wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Conrad wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nikko has him pressed against the ropes. Conrad wants to get back to striking at distance but Nikko won't allow it.
Nikko lands a right hand. Conrad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Nikko trying to land knees to the body.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Nikko is struggling to control the position. Nikko misses with a short punch on the inside. Nikko struggles to land a body shot inside as Conrad controls his hands.
Conrad wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nikko has him pressed against the ropes. Nikko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes. Conrad prevents a body shot from Nikko. Nikko lands an elbow inside that Conrad shrugs off. Nikko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Nikko slowing the pace effectively.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Nikko leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cain Nikko. Nikko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Conrad counters with a lovely straight right hand! Conrad slips under a jab. Conrad feinted there with a counter leg kick. A punch combination from Nikko misses. Conrad throws a quick counter head kick but Nikko was just out of range. Nikko clinches. Conrad is trying to force a seperation but Nikko has the dominant position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Conrad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Conrad has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Nikko dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round! Nikko tries to bum rush Conrad with a series of wild strikes but Conrad uses good footwork to avoid the assault. An attempted straight right counter from Conrad misses the target. Nikko throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Nikko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Nikko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Nikko misses with an elbow strike.
Nikko lands with a right to the head. Conrad avoiding damage as Nikko throws knees to the body.
Nikko lands an elbow just above Conrad 's eye. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nikko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Conrad blocks it with crossed arms. Nikko throws an elbow that misses.
Conrad trying to control the position but instead, Nikko has worked for underhooks and has pushed Conrad into the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Conrad blocks an elbow strike. Nikko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Nikko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Conrad on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Conrad blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Nikko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nikko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Conrad.
Conrad is trying to force a seperation but Nikko has the dominant position. Cain Nikko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Nikko is pushing Conrad up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nikko throws an elbow that misses.
Nikko prevents Conrad from breaking the clinch. A nice glancing elbow lands by Nikko. Nikko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Conrad stalling in the clinch but Nikko improves position. Nikko tries to land a knee to the head but Conrad blocks with his arms.
Nikko lands with a short shot to the head. Nikko missing with knees to the body.
Nikko lands an elbow just above Conrad 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nikko scores with an uppercut up the middle. Nikko scores with a shot to the side of Conrad's head. Nikko swings wildly with an uppercut but Conrad uses good head movement to avoid it. Nikko is pushing Conrad up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Nikko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Conrad.
Come on Nikko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nikko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Conrad up against the ropes. Nikko receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Nikko has Conrad pressed against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cain Nikko. Nikko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Conrad counters with a nice leg kick. Nikko throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Conrad counter with a right hand. Nikko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Nikko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Conrad counters with a low kick, right behind Nikko 's knee. Nikko misses with a double jab
and Nikko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Nikko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Nikko throws a lazy head kick and Conrad counters with a low kick, right behind Nikko 's knee. Nikko looks to clinch and Conrad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Nikko throws a combination that misses and Conrad counters with a lovely shot to the body. Nikko is breathing heavily. Nikko throws a sloppy body shot
and Conrad counters with a stiff right hand. Nikko misses with a right hand and Conrad counters with a nice uppercut. Nikko misses with a body shot
and Conrad counters with a slapping leg kick. Nikko throws a leg kick and Conrad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Nikko throws a poor cross that misses
and Conrad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Nikko throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Conrad fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nikko just manages to avoid it.
That's six minutes gone in the round. A low kick from Nikko misses and Conrad counters with an inside leg kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nikko misses with a hook to the body
letting Conrad counter with a right hand. Nikko looks to throw a body kick and Conrad counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Nikko throws a sloppy body shot
and Nikko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Nikko misses with a double jab
and Conrad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Conrad cracks Nikko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Nikko misses with a right hand and Conrad makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Nikko throws a leg kick that is checked and Conrad counters with an inside leg kick. Nikko swings and misses with a shot to the body and Conrad counters with an outside leg kick.
Nikko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Nikko misses with the body kick and Conrad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Nikko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Conrad counters with an outside leg kick.
Conrad fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nikko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Cain Nikko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Conrad is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nikko. Nikko throws a sloppy body shot
and Conrad counters with a left and a right that stings Nikko. Nikko throws a leg kick that is checked and Conrad counters with a lovely straight right hand! Nikko misses with a body kick. Conrad fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nikko just manages to avoid it. Nikko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Nikko misses with a kick to the body and Conrad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Nikko throws a poor cross that misses
and Conrad counters with a nice leg kick.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Nikko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Cain Nikko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nikko throws an off balance right hand
and Conrad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Nikko throws a lazy uppercut
and Nikko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Nikko misses with a left hand and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Nikko lands with an uppercut that bounces Conrad off the ropes and back into range. Conrad fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nikko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Nikko throws a lazy uppercut
and Conrad counters with a stiff right hand. Nikko throws a leg kick that is checked enabling Conrad to counter with a crisp jab. Nikko tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Nikko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Nikko swinging wildly here.
Nikko misses with a leg kick and Conrad counters with a stiff right hand. Nikko throws a leg kick and Conrad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A kick lands to the mid section there for Nikko. Nikko wants to clinch but Conrad slips to the side and Conrad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Nikko swings widly with a right hand
letting Conrad counter with a right hand. Darnell Conrad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Nikko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Conrad counters with a low kick, right behind Nikko 's knee.
And that's the end of the fight! Darnell Conrad showed his dominance in that final round. I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 18:19 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 18:19 Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 18:19
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cain Nikko! In his post fight interview, Cain Nikko started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Nolan (ranked 5827 p4p, 5137 weight class) and Isjus Alkahal (ranked 531 p4p, 502 weight class). Joshua Nolan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Isjus Alkahal's chin.
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193 cm 24 275 2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt Excellent boxer Granite chin |
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Decent wrestler Decent boxing Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joshua Nolan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Isjus Alkahal! The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Alkahal throws a shot from downtown. Nolan moves away and avoids it. Isjus Alkahal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Alkahal takes a swing at Nolan's ribcage but misses. Nolan is looking for a counter combo. Nolan doesn't manage to clinch there - Alkahal circles away.
Alkahal throws a looping overhand right but Nolan ducks down to avoid it. Nolan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alkahal throws a body shot but no joy. Alkahal looks to land a right hand but Nolan moved out of range. And Nolan counters with a quick kick to the body but Alkahal blocks it. Alkahal throws an off balance right hand
and Nolan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Alkahal swings widly with a right hand
and Nolan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Nolan moves out of range of the strikes. Nolan tries to counter with a takedown but Alkahal is quick to defend against it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Alkahal lands a jab. Nolan slips a straight right by Alkahal. Nolan tried to counter with a leg kick but Alkahal avoided it. Alkahal misses with a straight right. Alkahal thows a left - swing and a miss! Alkahal is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. A swing and a miss from Alkahal. Alkahal throws a combination that misses and Nolan counters with a crisp one two that drops Alkahal! Nolan thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Alkahal to his feet! Alkahal is in big trouble! Alkahal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alkahal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nolan is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Nolan scores with a jab to the head.
Alkahal thows a left - swing and a miss! Nolan tries to clinch there but Alkahal circles away.
Nolan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alkahal throws out the jab. Nolan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Nolan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Nolan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Alkahal misses with a right hand and Nolan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Nolan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alkahal. Alkahal looks to land a right hand but Nolan moved out of range. Nolan tries to counter with a takedown but Alkahal is quick to defend against it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nolan tries to clinch there but Alkahal circles away.
Nolan wants to clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Alkahal misses with a few strikes there.
Alkahal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nolan sees it coming and avoids it easily. Nolan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alkahal pinned against the ropes. Alkahal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Alkahal doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Nolan ducks under a wild hook from Alkahal. Nolan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Alkahal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nolan.
Nolan tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Alkahal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Alkahal just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nolan tries to clinch there but Alkahal circles away.
Alkahal appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Nolan is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Alkahal is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nolan with a body shot. Alkahal clinches. Alkahal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nolan trying to control the position but instead, Alkahal has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nolan into the ropes. Nolan tries to throw a body punch but Alkahal avoids it by throwing Nolan back against the ropes. Alkahal working aggressively here.
Alkahal looking to stall.
Nolan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Alkahal swings wildly with an uppercut but Nolan uses good head movement to avoid it. Alkahal lands with a right to the head. Nolan tries to pull guard but Alkahal forces him back to his feet, against the ropes. Alkahal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alkahal. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Nolan looking to stall.
Alkahal has Nolan pushed against the ropes. Nolan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Alkahal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alkahal pressing his opponent against the ropes.
That's five minutes gone in the round. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alkahal. Alkahal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nolan's elbow. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alkahal. A short body shot lands from Nolan as the two fighters clinch.
Alkahal misses with a hook from the clinch. Alkahal is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nolan is keeping busy. Alkahal throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Alkahal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nolan backwards. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Both fighters working to control the clinch. A short right from Alkahal.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Alkahal controlling the action here for a moment.
Alkahal slows down the pace here.
Alkahal lands with a short shot to the head. Alkahal tries to throw a body punch but Nolan avoids it by throwing Alkahal back against the ropes. Alkahal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Alkahal misses with a punch on the inside.
Nolan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alkahal lands with a left to the head. Nolan jumps guard but Alkahal turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Nolan. That's going to take a lot out of him. Alkahal content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Nolan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alkahal misses with a hook from the clinch. Alkahal lands a right hand. A head punch blocked on the inside by Nolan. Alkahal lands a nice uppercut. Alkahal manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Alkahal is pushing Nolan up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Alkahal continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up. Alkahal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alkahal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Alkahal tries to throw a body punch but Nolan avoids it by throwing Alkahal back against the ropes. Alkahal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alkahal stalling the fight.
A bit of stalling here from Alkahal.
Alkahal misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alkahal. A shot in the inside from Alkahal. A head punch on the inside from Alkahal fails to land. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Alkahal misses with some punches.
Nolan blocks a body shot from Alkahal. Alkahal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nolan's elbow. Alkahal lands on the inside with an uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alkahal.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Alkahal stalling against the ropes.
Alkahal has a couple of punches blocked by Nolan.
Alkahal misses with some punches.
Alkahal misses with a hook from the clinch. Alkahal trying to control the position but instead, Nolan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alkahal into the ropes. A head punch on the inside from Alkahal fails to land. Alkahal misses with a hook from the clinch. Alkahal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alkahal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alkahal misses with the head strike.
Nolan tries to pull guard but Alkahal won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isjus Alkahal dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! Alkahal pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Alkahal misses with an uppercut
and Nolan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alkahal thinking. Alkahal misses with a wild body shot. Nolan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Alkahal sprawls and moves away. Alkahal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nolan was well out of range. Poor timing from Alkahal. Alkahal misses with a lunging right hand
and Nolan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Alkahal lands with a shot to the body. Alkahal misses with a body shot
and Nolan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Alkahal throws a lazy uppercut
and Nolan comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Alkahal stumbles back against the ropes, looking to regain his senses but Nolan is on him like rabid pit bull! Alkahal slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joshua Nolan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aaden Barrera (ranked 4511 p4p, 4357 weight class) and Dingus Pingus (ranked 491 p4p, 478 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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184 cm 18 180 0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt Solid boxing Good chin |
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Good wrestler Brawler Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaden Barrera! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dingus Pingus! The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Barrera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pingus. A slow jab from Pingus misses its intended target. Barrera misses with a takedown attempt - Pingus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Pingus clinches. Pingus tries to throw a body punch but Barrera avoids it by throwing Pingus back against the ropes. Pingus throws a punch but it's blocked by Barrera. A right hook to the body lands for Pingus.
Pingus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pingus lands with a left to the head. Pingus lands a body shot. Pingus digs a right hand into Barrera's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barrera's gas tank. A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrera. Pingus tries to throw a body punch but Barrera avoids it by throwing Pingus back against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Barrera blocks a body shot from Pingus. Pingus misses with a hook from the clinch. Barrera blocking some punches.
Barrera is looking to control Pingus's arms but Pingus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Barrera has his back to the ropes. Barrera blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Pingus.
Pingus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Pingus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pingus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Pingus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. Pingus misses with a body punch.
Pingus lands a body punch in the clinch. Pingus throws a punch but it's blocked by Barrera. Pingus digs a right hand into Barrera's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barrera's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrera. Pingus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Pingus gets through Barrera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Pingus breaks the clinch.
Pingus has closed the distance and engaged Barrera in a clinch.
Pingus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barrera backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Pingus lands a shot to the body. Pingus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pingus misses with some punches.
Pingus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Pingus. Pingus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pingus lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A frustrated look appears on Barrera's face as he tries to break the clinch. Pingus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barrera's elbow. Barrera tries to score a body lock takedown but Pingus shows good agility there to stay on his feet. A body shot lands from Pingus.
Barrera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pingus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pingus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pingus scores with a nice hook to the head. Pingus tries to throw a body punch but Barrera avoids it by throwing Pingus back against the ropes. Pingus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barrera's elbow. Barrera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pingus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Pingus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barrera backwards. Pingus misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pingus lands a body shot. Pingus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barrera or not. Pingus misses with some punches.
Pingus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pingus struggles to land a body shot inside as Barrera controls his hands.
Pingus lands a right hand. Pingus gets through Barrera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Pingus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Barrera can't break the clinch.
Pingus misses with some punches.
Pingus tries to throw a body punch but Barrera avoids it by throwing Pingus back against the ropes. Pingus scores with an uppercut up the middle. Pingus lands an uppercut.
That's five minutes gone in the round. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pingus. Barrera blocking some punches.
Pingus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barrera prevents a body shot from Pingus. Pingus misses with some punches.
Pingus scores with an uppercut up the middle. Barrera looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Barrera takes a shot to the head. Pingus is leaning against Barrera and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Pingus throws a head punch that misses. Pingus misses with a hook from the clinch. Pingus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barrera pulls him back up using the underhooks. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pingus. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Pingus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Barrera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pingus can't find room to land a body shot as Barrera controls the action.
A hook to the body from Pingus.
Pingus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrera wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice body punch from Pingus. Barrera blocks a body shot from Pingus. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pingus. Pingus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Pingus closes the distance and clinches. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A nice left hand lands by Pingus.
Pingus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrera pulls Pingus into guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Barrera keeping moving, preventing Pingus from controlling successfully. Pingus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Pingus wants to control from the top but Barrera keeps moving. Barrera keeping full guard, as Pingus tries to pass.
That's eight 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. Barrera is trying to control the position but Pingus postures up. Pingus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Pingus moves into range and clinches up with Barrera. Pingus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barrera's elbow. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pingus. Pingus throws a head punch that misses. Pingus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrera tries to work over Pingus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Barrera's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A quick uppercut on the inside from Pingus.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Barrera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pingus lands with a left to the head. Pingus lands a nice uppercut. A nice left hand lands by Pingus.
Pingus lands a nice uppercut. Pingus lands with a right to the head. Pingus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pingus lands with a short shot to the head. Pingus tries to throw a body punch but Barrera avoids it by throwing Pingus back against the ropes. Pingus lands a nice uppercut. Pingus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pingus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pingus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dingus Pingus dominated that round. That's time! Barrera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! Barrera drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Aaden Barrera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Pingus misses the shot to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Pingus. Barrera does a little dance to reset his feet. Barrera takes one on the button. Pingus darts in and clinches Barrera up against the ropes. Pingus lands with a left to the head. Pingus throws a head punch that misses. Barrera throws a punch but it's blocked by Pingus. Pingus working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pingus misses with some punches.
Barrera has had enough of the clinch but Pingus keeps him there for the moment. Pingus swings wildly with an uppercut but Barrera uses good head movement to avoid it. Pingus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pingus manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pingus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Pingus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pingus can't find room to land a body shot as Barrera controls the action.
Pingus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Barrera looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Barrera wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Pingus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Pingus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barrera wants to get back to striking at distance but Pingus won't allow it.
Pingus working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pingus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pingus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barrera's elbow. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Pingus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Pingus wants a takedown.
Pingus scores with a shot to the side of Barrera's head. Pingus lands a shot to the body. Barrera looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Barrera blocks an uppercut.
Pingus throws a head punch that misses. Pingus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Pingus misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pingus. Barrera missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrera. Still in the clinch, Pingus scores with a nice short uppercut. Pingus tries to throw a body punch but Barrera avoids it by throwing Pingus back against the ropes. Pingus lands a body shot. Barrera is trying to push Pingus away but Pingus has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. Barrera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pingus is defending well for now. Pingus has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Pingus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barrera manages to break the clinch.
Pingus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barrera.
Barrera shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pingus's guard. Barrera preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pingus looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Barrera puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Pingus is trying to get back to full guard. Pingus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Pingus is refusing to be controlled, as Barrera sits in half guard. Pingus wants to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Barrera decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. Pingus clinches with his opponent.
Pingus misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Pingus.
Pingus throws a head punch that misses. Pingus struggles to land a body shot inside as Barrera controls his hands.
Pingus digs a right hand into Barrera's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barrera's gas tank. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A head punch on the inside from Pingus fails to land. Pingus is working Barrera over against the ropes. Pingus misses with a punch on the inside.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Pingus lands a shot to the body. Pingus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Pingus tries to work over Barrera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Pingus lands with a short shot to the head. Pingus working some nice short punches in the clinch. Pingus lands a nice uppercut. Pingus throws a head punch that misses. Pingus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action! Pingus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barrera on the side of the head. Pingus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Pingus clinches up against the ropes. Barrera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pingus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Pingus misses with a punch on the inside.
Dingus Pingus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Pingus lands a nice shot to the body. Barrera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pingus smiles and moves away.
Pingus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Pingus clinches with his opponent.
Pingus misses with a punch to the body.
Pingus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pingus cracks Barrera with a nice body shot. Pingus lands a hook that snaps the head of Barrera backwards. Pingus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Pingus lands a body shot. A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrera. A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrera. Aaden Barrera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Pingus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barrera's elbow. Pingus scores with a shoulder strike. Pingus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barrera backwards. Pingus lands a nice uppercut. Dingus Pingus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Pingus keeps control of Barrera as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Barrera prevents a body shot from Pingus. Pingus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barrera's efforts to push away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Pingus prevents Barrera from breaking the clinch. A right hook to the body lands for Pingus.
Pingus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barrera backwards. Barrera tries to score a body lock takedown but Pingus shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Barrera blocks an uppercut.
Barrera blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight! Dingus Pingus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Pingus 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 17:20 Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 17:20 Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 17:20
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dingus Pingus! An out of breath Dingus Pingus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Sureshot (ranked 4562 p4p, 3969 weight class) and Edoardo Lozano (ranked 460 p4p, 422 weight class). James Sureshot is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ White Belt Solid boxing Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, James Sureshot! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edoardo Lozano! The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lozano gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Lozano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Lozano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Lozano shoots in for a double leg but Sureshot sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Sureshot circles away from the clinch attempt and Sureshot counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lozano! Sureshot lets Lozano back up to his feet, looking for a finish! Lozano is rocked! Lozano closes the distance looking to clinch and Sureshot counters with a good low kick that Lozano was not able to check. Lozano is still on wobbly legs! Can Sureshot finish him? Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A head kick by Lozano misses and Sureshot counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Sureshot!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ciro Tavernelli (ranked 3487 p4p, 4995 weight class) and Kaden Stephens (ranked 413 p4p, 508 weight class). Kaden Stephens has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ciro Tavernelli! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kaden Stephens! The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Stephens ducks under a wild hook from Tavernelli. Stephens with the counter takedown but Tavernelli avoids it easily. Tavernelli displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stephens. Stephens throws a half hearted mid kick. Tavernelli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stephens circles away quickly and effectively. Tavernelli looks to land a left hand but Stephens moved out of range nicely. Tavernelli stuns Stephens with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tavernelli throws a looping overhand right but Stephens ducks down to avoid it. Tavernelli throws a hook but Stephens avoids it easily. Stephens is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Stephens shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Tavernelli misses with a body shot.
Stephens drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tavernelli defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round. A lazy left from Tavernelli finds it's target. Stephens ducks under a wild hook from Tavernelli. Tavernelli throws a poor cross that misses
and Stephens counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Tavernelli is trying to stand up here but Stephens is controlling him well. Stephens wants to control but Tavernelli is keeping him busy. Tavernelli tries to kick Stephens off but Stephens keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Stephens wants to work for an arm triangle but Tavernelli is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tavernelli is not content to let Stephens control the position. Tavernelli tries to get to full guard but Stephens has control of the leg. Stephens wants to free his trapped foot but Tavernelli is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tavernelli wants to get back to full guard. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Stephens seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tavernelli does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Stephens is pressing down on Tavernelli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tavernelli is holding on for now. Stephens is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tavernelli defends it well. Stephens seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tavernelli does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Stephens tries to pass to full mount but Tavernelli defends it. Tavernelli wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stephens prevents Tavernelli from improving his position. Stephens prevents Tavernelli from standing back up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Stephens seems to be working for a kimura but Tavernelli defends the submission attempt. Tavernelli is looking to improve his position.
Stephens wants to control but Tavernelli is keeping him busy. Tavernelli knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stephens on the ground. Tavernelli is trying to get back to full guard. Stephens is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tavernelli is just riding it out for now. Stephens eventually gives up the hold. Tavernelli desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Stephens is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stephens keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Tavernelli moves into full guard.
Tavernelli wants to stand up but Stephens is controlling him. Tavernelli controls Stephens momentarily but Stephens frees himself. Tavernelli wants to stand but Stephens is controlling the position. Stephens pushes down on Tavernelli's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Stephens is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tavernelli has managed to free his arm - good work. Tavernelli looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Tavernelli is refusing to be controlled, as Stephens sits in half guard. Tavernelli on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tavernelli tries to get out of the position. Tavernelli manages to escape and get back to his feet! Tavernelli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stephens. Stephens takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Ciro Tavernelli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Tavernelli loads up on a big right hand but Stephens slips the punch. Stephens changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Tavernelli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stephens was well out of range. Poor timing from Tavernelli. Tavernelli jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Stephens shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tavernelli but Tavernelli pushes him off and we're back to square one. Tavernelli scores with the left hand. Stephens knows he should have avoided that one. Tavernelli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stephens feints the counter takedown. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nice defenses there by Stephens. Tavernelli stuns Stephens with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Tavernelli lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tavernelli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stephens's head backwards. Tavernelli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Stephens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Tavernelli missing with a left hand there. Stephens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Nice defenses there by Stephens. Stephens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Tavernelli throws a lazy right hand but Stephens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Stephens feints the counter takedown. Tavernelli misses with a looping right. Tavernelli is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Tavernelli throws a body shot but no joy. Stephens tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Tavernelli scores with a jab to the jaw. Stephens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Tavernelli throws a lazy right hand but Stephens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Tavernelli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stephens tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Stephens avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Ciro Tavernelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tavernelli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stephens drops his hands momentarily and Tavernelli takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Tavernelli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tavernelli takes a swing at Stephens's ribcage but misses. Tavernelli throws a looping overhand right but Stephens ducks down to avoid it. Stephens drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tavernelli defends it well. Tavernelli throws a hook but Stephens blocks it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. A slow jab from Tavernelli misses its intended target. Stephens is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Tavernelli looks to land a combination but Stephens avoids it well. Stephens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tavernelli. Tavernelli misses with a hook. Stephens ducked under it nicely. Tavernelli throws the left hand but Stephens avoids the punch easily. Tavernelli pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stephens back to the ropes. Tavernelli follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Tavernelli throws a right and a left that Stephens avoids nicely. Stephens defending well as Tavernelli loads up on a big left hand. And Stephens tries to counter it with a takedown but Tavernelli pushes his down on his head and steps out. Stephens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tavernelli. Stephens with the counter takedown but Tavernelli avoids it easily. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ciro Tavernelli dominated that round. That's time! Tavernelli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! Tavernelli throws a series of punches but Stephens moves out of range. Stephens with a lazy takedown attempt and Stephens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. The fighters circling - Tavernelli throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Stephens with the counter takedown but Tavernelli avoids it easily. Tavernelli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Tavernelli drops Stephens with a beautiful combination! Stephens stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tavernelli is looking for the KO! Stephens is rocked! Stephens ducks under a wild hook from Tavernelli. Tavernelli looks to throw the jab but Stephens is out of range. Stephens is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Tavernelli throws a looping overhand right but Stephens ducks down to avoid it. Stephens with the counter takedown but Tavernelli avoids it easily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tavernelli throws a series of punches but Stephens moves out of range. Stephens drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tavernelli defends it well. Stephens throws a hook to the side of Tavernelli's head but Tavernelli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Tavernelli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stephens can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round. Stephens fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Tavernelli scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Stephens shoots in for a takedown but Tavernelli shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Ciro Tavernelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaden Stephens. Stephens shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Stephens is still on wobbly legs! Can Tavernelli finish him? Tavernelli circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Stephens to the canvas! Stephens doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Tavernelli keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ciro Tavernelli!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bob Michigan (ranked 3536 p4p, 3568 weight class) and Aidyn Chandler (ranked 268 p4p, 270 weight class). Bob Michigan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Michigan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aidyn Chandler! The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Chandler closes the distance and lands a one-two. Chandler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Michigan circles away quickly and effectively. Michigan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chandler as he avoids it easily. Chandler goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Michigan dives in for a single leg takedown but Chandler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes. Chandler can't break the clinch.
Chandler is fighting off a takedown attempt but Michigan is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Chandler to the mat. Chandler regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Chandler is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. This has been an exciting period of action! Chandler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Michigan has him pressed against the ropes. Chandler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Chandler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Michigan's elbow. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Michigan as Chandler tries to tie him up. Chandler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Chandler throws a series of punches but Michigan avoids them all with ease. Michigan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Chandler quickly recovers to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Michigan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Chandler is trying to stand back up but Michigan is controlling him
Michigan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Michigan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chandler's head. Nice strikes from Michigan there. Michigan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chandler with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Michigan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Michigan trying to control the pace. Michigan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Chandler is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Michigan scores with a couple of nice shots. Chandler won't allow Michigan to pass to mount. Michigan scoring with strikes to the body and head. Michigan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Michigan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Michigan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Michigan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Michigan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Michigan works his way into full mount! Michigan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Michigan scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Michigan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Michigan lands a big elbow - Chandler is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Chandler is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bob Michigan! Bob Michigan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matt Frevola (ranked 3669 p4p, 3268 weight class) and Pedri Popicho (ranked 279 p4p, 248 weight class). Matt Frevola has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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176 cm 25 155 2 - 0 - 0 |
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Decent wrestler Counter fighter Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt Excellent MT Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Frevola! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pedri Popicho! The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Popicho lands an overhand right. Popicho throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Frevola stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Popicho lands a really nice looking cross but Frevola seems unphased.
Popicho lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Popicho. Popicho scores with a nice head shot. Popicho comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Pedri Popicho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A jab from Popicho does it's job there. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A lazy left from Popicho finds it's target. Popicho lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Popicho digs a good hook to Frevola's body.
Frevola is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Frevola is rocked! Frevola gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Popicho gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Frevola is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pedri Popicho!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Juliusz Sobczak (ranked 2329 p4p, 24369 weight class) and Ryan Garcia (ranked 191 p4p, 372 weight class). Garcia has chosen Oceans as his entrance music. Juliusz Sobczak could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ryan Garcia's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juliusz Sobczak! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryan Garcia! The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A big left from Sobczak misses. Garcia tries for a takedown but Sobczak sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Garcia gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. A shot in the inside from Garcia. Sobczak lands a hook to the side of the head. Sobczak digs a right hand into Garcia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garcia's gas tank. Garcia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Sobczak lands a shot to the body. Sobczak definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Sobczak lands a left hand.
Sobczak lands a nice uppercut. Garcia throws a punch but it's blocked by Sobczak. Garcia has a couple of punches blocked by Sobczak.
Garcia lands a hook that snaps the head of Sobczak backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garcia. Sobczak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garcias head. Sobczak scores with a shoulder strike. Sobczak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garcias head. A body shot lands from Sobczak.
Garcia looks winded! A short right from Sobczak. Sobczak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Sobczak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Garcia is rocked! Sobczak pushes Garcia back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Garcia is still on wobbly legs! Can Sobczak finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round. Sobczak scores with a hook to the body. Sobczak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A body shot lands from Sobczak.
Still in the clinch, Sobczak scores with a nice short uppercut. Sobczak creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Garcia's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Garcia drops to his knees and Sobczak pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juliusz Sobczak! A very excited looking Juliusz Sobczak 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anatol Krupa (ranked 2624 p4p, 2670 weight class) and Callum Adams (ranked 325 p4p, 329 weight class). Adams is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: NO NONCESENSE. Anatol Krupa could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Callum Adams's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 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 Las Vegas, Anatol Krupa! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Callum Adams! The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Adams lands a body shot.
Krupa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Adams scores with a jab to the head.
Adams punishes Krupa's body with a nice straight punch. Adams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the body from Adams misses and Krupa counters by clinching up. Krupa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Krupa.
Adams is looking to break free of the clinch but Krupa has double underhooks. Krupa cracks Adams with a nice body shot. Krupa lands with a right to the head. Adams looks winded! Krupa is leaning against Adams and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Krupa lands a shoulder strike. Krupa lands a body shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Krupa scores with a nice hook to the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Krupa. Krupa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Krupa scores with a nice hook to the head. Krupa pushes Adams back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Krupa scores with a hook to the body. Krupa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Krupa lands a body shot. Krupa lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Krupa scores with a shoulder strike. Krupa works on Adams's body with a couple of short punches. Krupa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Adams is rocked! Krupa works on Adams's body with a couple of short punches. Adams is still on wobbly legs! Can Krupa finish him? Krupa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Adams or not. Adams seems to have recovered his senses. Krupa lands with a left to the head. Krupa digs a right hand into Adams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Adams's gas tank. Krupa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Krupa drops Adams onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Adams is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet! This has been an exciting period of action! Krupa misses with a body punch.
Krupa throws a big uppercut that drops Adams! More strikes from Krupa and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Adams lies dazed against the ropes as Krupa celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anatol Krupa! After winning the bout, Anatol Krupa 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Anastazy Jaworski (ranked 1964 p4p, 3408 weight class) and Reggie Sanders (ranked 258 p4p, 400 weight class). Sanders has chosen “Hands On” as his entrance music. On his way into the ring it seems that Anastazy Jaworski has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Anastazy Jaworski seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Good wrestling Brawler Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anastazy Jaworski! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reggie Sanders! The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sanders bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Sanders looks like he wants to counter punch here. Jaworski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaworski loads up on a big right hand but Sanders slips the punch. Sanders slips under a jab. Jaworski seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Reggie Sanders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jaworski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanders manages to avoid it. Sanders bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Sanders lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jaworski circles away quickly and effectively. Sanders needs to keep his hands up - Jaworski had a free shot at his head there. Jaworski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Sanders tries a quick counter leg kick but Jaworski is wise to it. A lazy left from Jaworski finds it's target. Sanders looks to land a combination. Jaworski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Jaworski just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sanders misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Sanders misses. Jaworski is looking to counter punch. Jaworski looks to throw the jab but Sanders is out of range. Jaworski throws a shot from downtown. Sanders moves away and avoids it. Jaworski missing with a left hand there. Sanders was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sanders throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jaworski counters with a stiff right hand. A punch combination from Sanders misses. Sanders attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Jaworski swings for the body but Sanders moves out of range.
Sanders keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jaworski. Jaworski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanders. Sanders misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanders throws a jab but it's blocked by Jaworski. Sanders throws a leg kick but Jaworski sees it coming and checks it nicely. Sanders takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sanders looks winded! Sanders tries to work over Jaworski's front leg with a kick but Jaworski checks it. Jaworski instigates a clinch. Jaworski working some nice short punches in the clinch. Jaworski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A short right hand to the side of the head by Jaworski. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jaworski lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jaworski blocks an uppercut.
Jaworski lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanders backwards. Jaworski works on Sanders's body with a couple of short punches. Jaworski pushes Sanders back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Jaworski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A shot in the inside from Jaworski. Jaworski lands a nice shot to the body. A right hook to the body lands for Jaworski.
Jaworski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Sanders's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Jaworski lands on the inside with an uppercut. Jaworski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Nice body punch from Jaworski - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Jaworski.
Jaworski scores with a shot to the side of Sanders's head. Jaworski lands with a light punch inside. Jaworski lands a body punch in the clinch. Jaworski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jaworski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanders backwards. Jaworski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanders backwards. Jaworski lands a shoulder strike. Jaworski is leaning against Sanders and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Jaworski is working Sanders over against the ropes. Jaworski lands with a short shot to the head. Sanders looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. A shot in the inside from Jaworski. A short left from Jaworski. Jaworski lands with a left to the head. Jaworski lands with a short head shot on the inside. Jaworski scores with a shoulder strike. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jaworski lands a nice uppercut. Jaworski lands with a right to the head. Jaworski lands a left hand.
Sanders is rocked! Jaworski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Sanders is still on wobbly legs! Can Jaworski finish him? Jaworski lands with a right to the head. Sanders pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Sanders seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A slow jab from Jaworski misses its intended target. Jaworski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanders sees it coming and avoids it easily. Jaworski feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sanders sprawling to the canvas! Sanders rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jaworski finish him?!
Sanders is aggressively charging in as Jaworski backs up avoiding any damage. Jaworski tosses out a jab and Sanders runs right into it face first! Sanders is out cold! Jaworski dropped down on all fours and is barking in Sanders's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anastazy Jaworski! Anastazy Jaworski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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