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ENIGMA 208 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tre Jorgensen (ranked 5093 p4p, 5824 weight class) and Vito Romero Jr (ranked 473 p4p, 522 weight class). Vito Romero Jr is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tre Jorgensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vito Romero Jr!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Ron Honeybunn and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jorgensen shoots in and bounces Romero Jr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jorgensen controlling from the top position.
Romero Jr controls Jorgensen momentarily but Jorgensen frees himself.
Romero Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Jorgensen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Romero Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jorgensen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorgensen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jorgensen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Romero Jr's head.
Romero Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jorgensen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorgensen gets to his feet. Romero Jr looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Romero Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jorgensen with a poor takedown
and Romero Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 It looks like Tre Jorgensen has been cut.
Jorgensen slips a jab from Romero Jr.
Jorgensen misses with a takedown attempt
and Romero Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Romero Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jorgensen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Romero Jr on his heels. He'll look to pass Romero Jr's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jorgensen forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Romero Jr is looking to improve his position.
Jorgensen is controlling the pace.
Jorgensen wants to stand up but Romero Jr has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Jorgensen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jorgensen uses his free foot to push down on Romero Jr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Romero Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jorgensen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Romero Jr can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Romero Jr tries to hold on but Jorgensen postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen with a couple of short strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jorgensen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jorgensen looking to secure an arm triangle but Romero Jr defends it well.
Romero Jr tries to lock up and control but Jorgensen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jorgensen controlling the position easily from mount.
Jorgensen 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.
Romero Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jorgensen controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Romero Jr tries to hold on but Jorgensen postures up.
Jorgensen unloading with bombs!
Romero Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jorgensen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Romero Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero Jr tries to lock up and control but Jorgensen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Romero Jr is just holding on here. Jorgensen manages to take his back.
Jorgensen controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tre Jorgensen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tre Jorgensen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A jab from Romero Jr misses.
Jorgensen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romero Jr can do to turn this around?
Jorgensen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Romero Jr's guard.
Romero Jr controls Jorgensen momentarily but Jorgensen frees himself.
Tre Jorgensen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jorgensen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jorgensen decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jorgensen closes the distance and pushes Romero Jr back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romero Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jorgensen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nice body punch from Romero Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Romero Jr working aggressively here.
Jorgensen is trying to drag Romero Jr to the mat but Romero Jr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jorgensen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jorgensen manages to pull guard.
Jorgensen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jorgensen tries to get out of the position.
Romero Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Jorgensen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jorgensen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Romero Jr's guard.
Jorgensen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Romero Jr is trying to hold Jorgensen in close to prevent damage but Jorgensen has managed to pass into half guard.
Jorgensen winds up and cracks Romero Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Romero Jr wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero Jr wants to control but Jorgensen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jorgensen prevents Romero Jr from improving his position.
Jorgensen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Romero Jr tries to get to full guard but Jorgensen has control of the leg.
Jorgensen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jorgensen is taking a breather. Romero Jr says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Romero Jr wants to control but Jorgensen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Romero Jr won't allow Jorgensen to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen is controlling the pace.
Romero Jr tries to roll over but Jorgensen keeps him under control.
Romero Jr wants to control but Jorgensen is keeping busy.
Romero Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Romero Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Jorgensen wants to pass to mount but Romero Jr is defending the position.
Jorgensen stalling.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jorgensen wants to pass the guard but Romero Jr is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Well, if Jorgensen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jorgensen scores with a shot to the body.
Jorgensen shoots and misses
and Romero Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tre Jorgensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jorgensen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Romero Jr sprawls well initially but Jorgensen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romero Jr is trying to maintain the position but Jorgensen is very close to passing his half guard.
Jorgensen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tre Jorgensen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tre Jorgensen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Romero Jr leaves Jorgensen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Romero Jr throws a shot from downtown. Jorgensen moves away and avoids it.
Jorgensen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Romero Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jorgensen happy to just control the position for now.
Jorgensen tries to move to mount but Romero Jr blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Jorgensen keeps moving and retains side control.
Romero Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorgensen controlling the position.
Jorgensen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Romero Jr tries to improve position but can't.
Romero Jr is being controlled here.
Romero Jr trying his best to control but Jorgensen has mounted him.
Jorgensen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Romero Jr wants to control but Jorgensen is having none of it.
Jorgensen is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Jorgensen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vito Romero Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen controlling the position from side mount.
Romero Jr trying to control but Jorgensen flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
I really don't envy Romero Jr right now.
What can Romero Jr do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Jorgensen working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Romero Jr is trying to break free.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero Jr is still trying to improve position.
Romero Jr keeps trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero Jr trying to control the action but Jorgensen just sinks the hooks in.
Jorgensen scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Romero Jr is looking for a way out.
Romero Jr looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
What can Romero Jr do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Jorgensen is not going to allow Romero Jr to sit and survive in this position.
Romero Jr is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Jorgensen is staying active.
Jorgensen working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Jorgensen gets his hands free as Romero Jr looks to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen is riding his opponent, not letting Romero Jr buck him off.
Romero Jr defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Romero Jr trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jorgensen connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Romero Jr to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Jorgensen controlling the positon.
Tre Jorgensen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Romero Jr is taking damage to the body and head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tre Jorgensen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jorgensen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tre Jorgensen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yao Ming (ranked 25412 p4p, 3873 weight class) and Geovanni Maldonado (ranked 548 p4p, 416 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yao Ming!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Geovanni Maldonado!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Francis DeMontford and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Maldonado misses.
Maldonado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maldonado throws the left hand but Ming avoids the punch easily.
Ming throws a counter high kick but Maldonado was just alert enough to avoid it.
Maldonado looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ming ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maldonado moves away.
Maldonado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ming.
Ming appears to be looking for a big counter.
Maldonado misses the shot to the body.
Ming rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maldonado counters with a straight right hand.
Ming darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ming misses with an uppercut
and Maldonado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldonado throws a hook to the side of Ming's head but Ming sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maldonado just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMing.
Ming uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maldonado.
Maldonado cracks Ming with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maldonado feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldonado throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ming stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A head kick by Ming misses
and Maldonado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maldonado scores with a shot to the body.
Maldonado scores with a jab to the body.
Maldonado throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Ming misses the target.
Maldonado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maldonado misses with a looping right.
We've been told by Ming's head coaches at Fireball Zone that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ming swinging wildly here.
Ming throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maldonado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ming really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ming ducks under a wild hook from Maldonado.
Maldonado misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldonado misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Ming.
Ming on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maldonado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maldonado looks to throw the jab but Ming is out of range.
Maldonado throws a right hand that Ming ducks under and follows up with a left that Ming also avoids with ease.
A big left from Ming misses.
Ming keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maldonado.
Ming throws a looping overhand right but Maldonado ducks down to avoid it.
Maldonado throws a body punch but Ming moves out of range.
Maldonado punishes Ming's body with a nice straight punch.
Maldonado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ming was well out of range. Poor timing from Maldonado.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ming takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ming takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maldonado scores with a nice head shot.
Ming closes the distance and clinches.
Maldonado breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maldonado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ming.
Maldonado looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ming displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maldonado throws out the jab.
Ming takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maldonado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ming was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maldonado lands a jab.
Maldonado is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ming had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ming slips under a jab.
Ming throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ming tries to clinch but Maldonado moves away
and Maldonado counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ming throws a lazy right hand but Maldonado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the body from Maldonado misses
and Ming counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maldonado misses with a body shot.
Ming swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Maldonado lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Maldonado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ming moves away.
Ming looks to land a left hand but Maldonado moved out of range nicely.
Maldonado misses with an uppercut.
Ming throws a lazy right hand but Maldonado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ming staying out of range there.
Maldonado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maldonado cracks Ming with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Geovanni Maldonado dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Maldonado thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maldonado misses with a wild body shot.
Ming is looking to clinch but Maldonado is avoiding it.
Maldonado throws a lazy right hand but Ming sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maldonado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maldonado looks to land a left hand but Ming moved out of range nicely.
Maldonado takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maldonado throws a jab when Ming was well out of range.
Maldonado tests Ming's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maldonado throws a hook but Ming avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Ming misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ming is looking to clinch but Maldonado is avoiding it.
Maldonado misses with an uppercut.
Maldonado lands a jab to the head.
Ming slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldonado misses the shot to the body.
Ming just misses with a punch to the body.
Ming scores with a shot to the body.
Ming connects with a crisp jab.
Ming lands a nice shot that snaps Maldonado's head back.
Ming misses with an uppercut.
Maldonado doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Maldonado throws a shot from downtown. Ming moves away and avoids it.
Ming misses with a straight right.
Maldonado moves away from the strike by Ming.
Ming gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Geovanni Maldonado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maldonado scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldonado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ming ducks under a wild hook from Maldonado.
Maldonado looks to throw the jab but Ming is out of range.
Ming throws a shot from downtown. Maldonado moves away and avoids it.
Maldonado appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Maldonado throws the left hand but Ming avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ming tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maldonado swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maldonado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Ming wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maldonado blocks a jab.
Ming uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maldonado.
Maldonado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ming lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ming throws a jab but it's blocked by Maldonado.
Geovanni Maldonado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ming takes a swing at Maldonado's ribcage but misses.
Maldonado looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Maldonado.
Maldonado misses with an uppercut
and Ming counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ming. Maldonado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maldonado appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Maldonado with a jab.
Ming shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maldonado connects with a crisp jab.
 Ming is rocked!
Maldonado misses with a body shot.
Ming throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ming on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maldonado stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Oh Ming is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ming is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Maldonado measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Ming! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Geovanni Maldonado!
A relieved looking Geovanni Maldonado thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Sanders (ranked 3796 p4p, 4341 weight class) and Maddox Hurst (ranked 186 p4p, 197 weight class). Sanders's entrance music is Le Freak- CHIC. A fine choice. Hurst has chosen I Need a Freak as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charles Sanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Maddox Hurst!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Ben Watson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hurst stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sanders keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hurst takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hurst with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hurst throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanders throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanders paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sanders works Hurst's body with a nice hook.
Hurst misses with a straight right.
Sanders looks to land a left hand but Hurst moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Sanders does it's job there.
Sanders scores with a hook to the body. Hurst takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanders throws out a powerful jab.
Hurst tries to bum rush Sanders with a series of wild strikes but Sanders uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanders throws a hook to the side of Hurst's head but Hurst sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good standup being displayed there by Sanders as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hurst's hands.
Sanders lands with a nice combination. Hurst backs away looking to recover.
 Hurst is rocked!
Sanders drops Hurst with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Hurst! Sanders dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Sanders!
Charles Sanders managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Advance Sport Supplements , into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peat Macallan (ranked 2953 p4p, 5201 weight class) and Bael Devlin (ranked 329 p4p, 480 weight class). Bael Devlin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Peat Macallan's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peat Macallan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bael Devlin!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Ben Watson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macallan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Devlin did well to prevent Macallan getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Devlin is looking for a sweep. Macallan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Macallan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Devlin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Devlin is looking to improve his position.
Devlin manages to get to full guard.
Devlin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macallan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Macallan stopping the sweep attempt from Devlin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devlin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Macallan defends it easily.
Devlin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Macallan has passed into side control.
Devlin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Macallan wants to work for an arm triangle but Devlin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Devlin trying to control but Macallan postures up.
Devlin is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macallan trying to control from half guard but Devlin is working away.
Macallan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Devlin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Macallan.
Macallan prevents Devlin from standing back up.
Devlin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Macallan pulls his head out easily.
Devlin looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devlin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Macallan.
Macallan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Devlin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Devlin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Devlin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Devlin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Macallan postures up in Devlin's guard and throws a big left but Devlin blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Macallan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Devlin's guard.
Devlin actively working from the bottom here.
Macallan is stalling here. Devlin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Macallan seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Devlin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Devlin tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Macallan is looking to regain half guard here but Devlin keeps moving and retains side control.
Devlin wants to stand but Macallan has his arm trapped.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macallan is looking for a sweep.
Devlin wants to stand but Macallan is controlling his arm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bael Devlin will probably get the nod.
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.
Devlin has managed to clinch.
Devlin misses with a body punch.
Devlin tries to throw a body punch but Macallan avoids it by throwing Devlin back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Devlin.
Devlin scores with a hook to the body.
Devlin tries to work over Macallan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Devlin fails to land.
Macallan tries to break the clinch but Devlin is controlling the position.
Macallan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Devlin lands with a short shot to the head.
Devlin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Devlin.
Macallan pulls guard successfully.
Macallan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Devlin postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Macallan is keeping the position for now.
Devlin postures up.
Devlin stopping the sweep attempt from Macallan.
Macallan is working hard here to advance position.
Devlin wants to control from the top but Macallan keeps moving.
Peat Macallan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Devlin is looking to work some ground and pound but Macallan has wrist control.
Devlin wants to pass the guard but Macallan is keeping the position.
Devlin keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Macallan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Devlin trying to control here.
Devlin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Macallan.
Macallan lands strikes from half guard.
Devlin is refusing to be controlled, as Macallan sits in half guard.
Devlin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devlin looking for submissions off his back.
Devlin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Devlin wants to get back to his feet.
Devlin looking for submissions off his back.
Macallan is looking for a kimura but Devlin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Macallan to get the leverage.
Macallan wants to control but Devlin is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Macallan is pressing down on Devlin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Devlin is holding on for now.
Devlin pushes Macallan off looking to stand but Macallan dives back in and keeps control.
Macallan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Devlin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Devlin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macallan is trying to control the action in half guard but Devlin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bael Devlin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Macallan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Devlin tries to avoid it but Macallan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Devlin to the ground. Devlin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Macallan shoots for a takedown but Devlin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Devlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Macallan shoots in looking for a takedown. Devlin tries to sprawl out of it but Macallan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Devlin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peat Macallan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Devlin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Peat Macallan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bael Devlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Devlin wants to clinch up but Macallan keeps it at a distance.
Devlin lands a nice hook to Macallan's body. Macallan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macallan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Devlin is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Devlin.
Devlin with the inside leg kick.
Devlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Macallan is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devlin misses with a head kick.
Macallan attempts a counter takedown but Devlin avoids it well and moves away.
Macallan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Devlin's guard.
Macallan is standing up over Devlin. Devlin looks to escape but Macallan dives into side control.
Devlin can't do much from the bottom here.
Macallan advances to mount.
Macallan with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Devlin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macallan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Devlin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Macallan working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Devlin is desperately trying to improve his position but Macallan has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bael Devlin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macallan lands a couple of good shots and Devlin has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Macallan tightening his grip on Devlin, looking for the choke.
Devlin tries to escape but Macallan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Macallan struggling to keep hold of the position.
Devlin wants to control his opponent's hands but Macallan gets his hands free.
Macallan controlling well, preventing Devlin from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macallan is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Devlin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Devlin for a finish.
Macallan has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Devlin has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Devlin wants to escape the position.
Devlin trying to get back to his feet but Macallan is in full control for now.
Macallan really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Devlin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Devlin showing good submission defense here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peat Macallan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Devlin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bael Devlin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Leeds (ranked 2514 p4p, 5187 weight class) and Kree P Krawlee (ranked 209 p4p, 327 weight class). Kree P Krawlee 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Leeds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kree P Krawlee!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leeds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krawlee.
Krawlee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Krawlee misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Leeds to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Krawlee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leeds tries to counter with a takedown but Krawlee is quick to defend against it.
Krawlee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Krawlee misses with an uppercut
and Leeds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Krawlee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leeds is looking for a counter combo.
Krawlee misses with a hook. Leeds ducked under it nicely.
Leeds with a nice cross.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Leeds enables Krawlee to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Leeds manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Krawlee lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leeds looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Leeds seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Leeds is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Krawlee is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Krawlee's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Leeds is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Krawlee defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leeds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krawlee is one step ahead there.
Krawlee pushes down on Leeds's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Krawlee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Krawlee scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Leeds tries to roll over but Krawlee keeps him under control.
Krawlee seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krawlee winds up and cracks Leeds with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Krawlee is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Leeds is looking to improve his position.
Krawlee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leeds keeps working.
Leeds works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leeds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Krawlee with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Leeds looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Krawlee cracks Leeds with a solid left hand.
Leeds looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Krawlee puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Krawlee looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Leeds with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Krawlee lands a big elbow - Leeds is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Krawlee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kree P Krawlee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dereon Church (ranked 3068 p4p, 3939 weight class) and Adan Washington (ranked 349 p4p, 424 weight class). Dereon Church is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dereon Church!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adan Washington!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Church shoots in and bounces Washington off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Washington is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Washington wants to sweep here but Church controlling him for the moment.
Washington has Church pulled in close to control his posture.
Church trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Church passes Washington's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Church definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Washington gets back to full guard.
Washington pulls Church in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Church drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Church jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Church advances to half guard.
Church trying to pass the guard but Washington defending well.
Church throwing shots but Washington is blocking nicely.
Church wants to pass the guard but Washington is defending well.
Church is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Washington has managed to free his arm - good work.
Church uses his free foot to push down on Washington's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Washington.
Washington is desperately trying to improve his position but Church has a good base and remains in mount.
Washington wants to control but Church is having none of it.
Washington can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Church unloads with some shots from mount but Washington bucks and avoids them well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Church connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Washington is looking to get to half guard.
Washington blocking the ground and pound.
Washington tries to hold on but Church pushes him away.
Washington bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Church has his foot on Washington's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Washington works his way back into a safe position though.
Church looking to hit a scissor sweep but Washington is one step ahead there.
Church 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.
Church is working hard here to advance position.
Washington looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Church on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Church tries to get out of the position.
Washington trying to control but Church is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Church looking for a sweep. Not yet Church, not yet.
Washington controlling from the top position.
Washington's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Washington trying to control but Church is working from the bottom.
Church wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Church throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Washington looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Church is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Washington's half guard.
Washington makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Washington.
Church pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Washington is keeping the position for now.
Church slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Washington is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Church working the ground and pound but Washington is defending the strikes.
Church tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Church has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Washington can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dereon Church dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Washington scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Church is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Washington can do to turn this around?
Church gets the takedown into side control.
Washington tries to buck Church off but Church is having none of it.
Dereon Church overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Church is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Washington looks calm but he's in trouble here. Church gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Washington is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Church lets go of the hold and Washington can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dereon Church!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rogan Ford (ranked 2562 p4p, 4751 weight class) and Franklin Stein (ranked 306 p4p, 465 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rogan Ford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Franklin Stein!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Topper Green and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stein was well out of range. Poor timing from Ford.
Ford misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Stein to counter with a crisp jab.
Ford wants to clinch up but Stein keeps it at a distance.
Stein gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ford to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ford trying to control but Stein is working from the bottom.
Stein is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ford is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford wants to control from the top but Stein keeps moving.
Ford sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stein working for a triangle but Ford defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Stein has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ford is looking to defend but Stein has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ford! Stein pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Ford taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Franklin Stein!
During a confident post fight interview, Franklin Stein thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sun-Ji Roh (ranked 3115 p4p, 2481 weight class) and Nacho Cheese (ranked 360 p4p, 305 weight class). Roh comes into the arena with Anime Thighs - MC Virgins blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sun-Ji Roh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Nacho Cheese!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roh with a jab.
Cheese throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roh staying out of range there.
Cheese slips under a jab from Roh.
Cheese takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Roh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cheese.
A big right from Cheese misses.
The fighters circling - Cheese throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sun-Ji Roh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cheese on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Roh works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roh. Cheese does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cheese misses with a hook. Roh ducked under it nicely.
Roh just misses with a punch to the body.
Cheese misses with a looping right.
Cheese looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Roh cracks Cheese with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cheese throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheese uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roh.
Cheese slips a straight right by Roh.
Roh misses with a left hand
and Cheese counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Roh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cheese manages to avoid it.
Cheese moves away from the strike by Roh.
A little jabbing left from Cheese on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice jab there from Roh.
Roh scores with a body shot.
Roh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cheese counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Sun-Ji Roh has been cut.
Cheese takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Roh loads up on a big right hand but Cheese slips the punch.
Cheese displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roh throws out the jab.
Roh jabs Cheese right on the nose. Cheese blinks but takes it well.
Cheese fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roh manages to avoid it.
Roh bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cheese's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cheese counters with a nice right hand that sends Roh toppling to the canvas! Roh scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cheese finish him?!
Roh is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Roh misses.
Oh Roh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roh glances at the clock... BAM! Cheese nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Roh crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Roh is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nacho Cheese!
A very excited looking Nacho Cheese rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Gallagher (ranked 2681 p4p, 1536 weight class) and Hans Job (ranked 273 p4p, 167 weight class). Gallagher comes to the cage accompanied by HIGH. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Desmond Gallagher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hans Job!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Job lands a big head kick that sends Gallagher tumbling to the mat! Job takes a step backwards and waves Gallagher back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gallagher is rocked!
Job throws a jab but it's blocked by Gallagher.
Oh Gallagher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Job blocks a low kick nicely.
Job walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Gallagher drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Job swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Gallagher's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hans Job!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pinarus Inventius (ranked 1328 p4p, 1691 weight class) and Motum Vakana (ranked 143 p4p, 182 weight class). Motum Vakana 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pinarus Inventius!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Motum Vakana!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Eliza Hachem and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vakana darts in and clinches Inventius up against the cage.
Vakana is looking to control Inventius's arms but Inventius gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vakana has his back to the cage.
Inventius struggles to land a body shot inside as Vakana controls his hands.
Inventius lands a left hand.
Vakana lands an uppercut.
Inventius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Inventius throws a punch but it's blocked by Vakana.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Inventius.
Vakana throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vakana just misses with a elbow thrown towards Inventius's brow.
Vakana lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Inventius is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Vakana can't fight it off and eventually Inventius manages to take the fight to the floor. Vakana looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Inventius is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vakana is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vakana has escaped and now he's on top!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Inventius keeping moving, preventing Vakana from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vakana stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Inventius has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Vakana manages to get his head free but now Inventius has transitioned to an armbar! Vakana grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Inventius! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pinarus Inventius!
Pinarus Inventius retains his lightweight title!
Pinarus Inventius decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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