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OPG 6: Cote vs Williams PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rudy Franklin (ranked 2754 p4p, 3661 weight class) and Andreas Kemp (ranked 330 p4p, 398 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rudy Franklin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andreas Kemp!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kemp lands a jab to Franklin's midsection.
Kemp throws a right hand that misses
and Franklin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 It looks like Andreas Kemp has been cut.
Kemp throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Andreas Kemp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kemp misses with a two punch combination.
Franklin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kemp sizes up Franklin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kemp connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Franklin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kemp swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Franklin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franklin ducks under a wild hook from Kemp.
A little feinted left hand from Franklin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Franklin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kemp.
Franklin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kemp scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kemp takes a swing at Franklin's ribcage but misses.
Kemp throws a lazy right hand but Franklin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Franklin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemp throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Franklin counters with a stiff right hand.
Kemp scores with a nice right hand.
Kemp connects with a single shot there.
Kemp getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kemp misses the jab.
Kemp throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Franklin counters with a nice body shot.
Kemp looks winded!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kemp. Franklin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Franklin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kemp moves out of range of the strikes.
Kemp bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Franklin's head backwards.
Kemp throws a left and a right that both miss
and Franklin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Franklin scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kemp throws a series of punches but Franklin moves out of range.
Kemp defending well as Franklin loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kemp! But no joy.
Kemp displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Franklin throws out the jab.
Franklin lands a jab to Kemp's midsection.
Kemp will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Franklin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kemp ducks under a wild hook from Franklin.
Kemp misses with a combination
and Franklin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Franklin throws a lazy right hand but Kemp sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Franklin just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin misses with a wild body shot.
Franklin throws a big shot that misses.
Franklin scores with a nice head shot.
Franklin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kemp's head backwards.
Franklin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kemp.
Franklin loads up on a big right hand but Kemp slips the punch.
Franklin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kemp on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Franklin cracks Kemp with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kemp looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Franklin finish him?
 Kemp is rocked!
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!
Kemp takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kemp is still on wobbly legs! Can Franklin finish him?
Kemp leaves his chin hanging out and Franklin seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Kemp crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rudy Franklin!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Izaak Washington (ranked 2577 p4p, 2842 weight class) and Austin Chase (ranked 264 p4p, 281 weight class). Washington comes to the cage accompanied by 'Till I Collapse. The key to victory for Izaak Washington has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Izaak Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Austin Chase!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington fails with the takedown
and Chase cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Washington tries to clinch there but Chase circles away.
Washington has managed to clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chase.
Washington tries a knee to the head but Chase blocks it.
Chase has Washington pressed against the cage, preventing Washington from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chase has picked Washington up - he's going for a ride! Chase dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Washington manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Chase keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chase is trying to trip Washington. He has hold of a leg but Washington is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Chase persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Washington is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Washington is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chase must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chase wants to pass the guard but Washington is keeping the position.
Chase with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Washington trying to control the position here.
Chase working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chase postures up in Washington's guard and throws a big left but Washington blocks it.
Chase working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Washington has momentary wrist control but Chase slips an elbow through the middle.
Chase lands a couple of digs.
Chase works over Washington with some ground and pound from guard.
Chase trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chase throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chase throwing strikes but missing.
Chase trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Washington pushes Chase off and gets back to his feet.
Washington shoots in and drives through. Chase sprawls well.
Izaak Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chase defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Washington.
We've been told by Washington's head coaches at The Labyrinth MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Izaak Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washington is breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Chase misses.
Chase decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chase working Washington over with strikes.
Chase thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chase scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chase landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chase lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chase is working for a submission of some sort.
Ground and pound from Chase.
Chase wants to take a breather but Washington is having none of it.
Chase prevents Washington from improving his position.
Chase lands with a punch from half guard.
Chase working the head and body with strikes.
Washington makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Washington.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chase chips away with some ground and pound.
Chase is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chase throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chase trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chase slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Chase landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Chase tries for a kimura but Washington is defending well.
Chase wants to lay and pray for a moment but Washington keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Chase dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Horrible takedown attempt by Washington or perhaps it was just good defense by Chase, which made it look bad.
Washington tries to clinch there but Chase circles away.
Chase keeps the fight on the outside.
Chase throws a body punch but Washington moves out of range.
Washington fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chase lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Chase scores with a takedown into Washington's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Chase from controlling successfully.
Washington has control of Chase's left arm, preventing Chase from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chase accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chase keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Washington's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chase accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chase stays in close to Washington's body and controls the position.
Chase's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Chase from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chase throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Chase looks to move away, Washington throws a big counter combo but Chase just gets out of the way.
Chase misses the jab.
Washington drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chase wants to sweep here but Washington controlling him for the moment.
Washington is looking to work some ground and pound but Chase has wrist control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chase can do anything to dispel that myth.
Washington wants to control from the top but Chase keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington preventing the sweep.
Washington looking to sit in guard and control but Chase gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chase postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chase makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chase trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chase is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chase postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Washington controls Chase momentarily but Chase frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chase tries to free his leg and advance position but Washington is retaining full guard.
Chase wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
Chase throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Washington works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Washington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chase doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Washington is tightening it up a little... Chase has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Chase reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Chase taps out! Nice BJJ there by Washington!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Izaak Washington!
An out of breath Izaak Washington 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Merlin Bando (ranked 4956 p4p, 4675 weight class) and Shamsudin Mamedsharipov (ranked 460 p4p, 450 weight class). Mamedsharipov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. katyusha kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Merlin Bando!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shamsudin Mamedsharipov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bando throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mamedsharipov's waist but Mamedsharipov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bando off to one side.
Mamedsharipov looks to land a combination but Bando avoids it well.
Bando attempts a counter takedown but Mamedsharipov avoids it well and moves away.
Mamedsharipov drops Bando with a left right combo! Mamedsharipov follows him down to the ground into side control.
 Bando is rocked!
 It looks like Merlin Bando has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big shot lands for Mamedsharipov! That's hurt Bando! Will he recover? Mamedsharipov fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shamsudin Mamedsharipov!
After the fight, Shamsudin Mamedsharipov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Putin (ranked 4245 p4p, 4509 weight class) and Branko Chimaziev (ranked 442 p4p, 466 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Putin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Branko Chimaziev!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Putin lands.
Putin throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Branko Chimaziev has been cut.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Putin! Chimaziev is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Putin!
Mike Putin tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Doc Chou (ranked 4347 p4p, 4704 weight class) and Caz MacAulay (ranked 424 p4p, 445 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Doc Chou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Caz MacAulay!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chou scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
MacAulay ducks right into an uppercut from Chou.
Chou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacAulay.
Chou connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
MacAulay lands a really nice looking cross but Chou seems unphased.
MacAulay darts in and clinches Chou up against the cage.
Chou tries to break the clinch but MacAulay is controlling the position.
MacAulay looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
MacAulay manages to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
MacAulay has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Chou doesn't defend quickly enough and MacAulay has managed to lock this one up! Can Chou escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to MacAulay on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Caz MacAulay!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Giovanni Borgia (ranked 4268 p4p, 5179 weight class) and Brayden Abbott (ranked 418 p4p, 473 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 lightweight 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, Giovanni Borgia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brayden Abbott!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borgia shoots in for a takedown but Abbott shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Borgia gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Abbott to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Borgia working for a triangle but Abbott defends it easily.
Abbott content to stall in guard here.
Borgia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Abbott gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Abbott is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbott won't allow Borgia to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia working for a triangle but Abbott defends it easily.
Abbott wants to control from the top but Borgia keeps moving.
Abbott being controlled here momentarily.
Borgia is trying to keep Abbott in close.
Abbott throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Borgia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borgia wants to sweep here but Abbott controlling him for the moment.
Borgia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Abbott doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Borgia is tightening it up a little... Abbott has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Abbott reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Abbott taps out! Nice BJJ there by Borgia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Giovanni Borgia!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxi Garcia (ranked 4239 p4p, 4360 weight class) and Zeca Gordinho (ranked 441 p4p, 453 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maxi Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zeca Gordinho!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordinho closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Garcia quickly recovers to half guard.
Garcia looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gordinho is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Garcia is hurt! He's hurt bad - Gordinho fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Garcia from any more punishment! Congratulations to Gordinho! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zeca Gordinho!
Zeca Gordinho decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tarlan Magomedov (ranked 3805 p4p, 5264 weight class) and Warren Carter (ranked 418 p4p, 488 weight class). Warren Carter will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Decent wrestler
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tarlan Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Warren Carter!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Carter.
Magomedov clinches.
Magomedov has clasped his hands together around Carter's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Magomedov controlling the position from side mount.
Magomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Magomedov tries to move to mount but Carter blocks the move with his legs.
Carter is looking for a sweep.
Carter is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov working away.
Carter looking for a sweep but Magomedov has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Carter is trying to escape the mount but Magomedov keeps good control and instead manages to take Carter's back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov 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, Carter has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Carter wants to escape the position.
Carter looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Magomedov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Carter trying to control the position but Magomedov manages to sink in the hooks.
Can Carter hold on?! Magomedov is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Carter showing good submission defense here.
Magomedov is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Carter has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Magomedov has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Carter taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Magomedov doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tarlan Magomedov!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Baxter (ranked 4081 p4p, 4275 weight class) and Danny Anderson (ranked 395 p4p, 419 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brandon Baxter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Danny Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baxter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anderson defends it nicely.
Anderson has managed to clinch.
Anderson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Baxter uses from the top position.
Anderson tries to strike from the bottom.
Anderson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Baxter trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is controlling Baxter's posture.
Let's hope that Anderson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Anderson pulls Baxter in close to prevent any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Baxter preventing the sweep.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Anderson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Baxter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Anderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Anderson.
Anderson looking to throw knees to the head but Baxter is blocking nicely.
Baxter tries to pull guard but Anderson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Baxter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees in the clinch landing for Baxter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baxter working hard to break the clinch.
Baxter blocks an uppercut.
Baxter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baxter tries to pull guard but Anderson holds him up against the cage and eventually Baxter drops back down to his feet.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
Baxter is working for takedown but Anderson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Anderson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baxter tries to pull guard but Anderson holds him up against the cage and eventually Baxter drops back down to his feet.
Anderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baxter backwards.
Anderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baxter backwards.
Baxter throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baxter landing knees to the body.
Anderson keeps control of Baxter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Baxter takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Brandon Baxter has been cut.
Anderson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Anderson controlling the action here for a moment.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baxter blocking some punches.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Baxter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baxter has Anderson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baxter tries to break the clinch but Anderson is controlling the position.
Baxter can't get the takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Anderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Anderson misses with some punches.
Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson is stalling here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
Anderson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Anderson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Anderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Baxter has hold of Anderson's hands but Anderson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Baxter's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Anderson clinches up against the cage.
Baxter blocking some punches.
Baxter has had enough of the clinch but Anderson keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Baxter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Baxter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baxter is trying to stall.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Anderson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baxter backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Baxter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Danny Anderson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baxter is trying to stall.
Baxter is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Anderson to keep the fight standing.
Anderson misses with some punches.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Baxter.
Baxter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baxter blocks an uppercut.
Baxter is trying to pull guard but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Baxter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baxter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baxter blocking some punches.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Baxter.
Baxter blocks an uppercut.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baxter backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Baxter trying to control the position but instead, Anderson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Baxter into the cage.
Anderson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baxter backwards.
Anderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Baxter blocks the elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Baxter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baxter looking to stall.
Baxter jumps guard but Anderson stands there with Baxter around his waist. Baxter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Anderson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Baxter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Anderson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Baxter pushes Anderson off but Anderson dives into side control.
Anderson staying calm.
Anderson lands a nice forearm strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson cracks Baxter with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Anderson scoring with punches and elbows.
Baxter is rocked!
Baxter struggling a bit here.
Oh Baxter is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
You can see the frustration on Baxter's face as Anderson controls the position.
Baxter seems to have got his legs back now.
Anderson landing a few strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson taking a breather here.
Anderson cracks Baxter with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Anderson immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Baxter is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Anderson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Anderson!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Cote (ranked 2459 p4p, 2456 weight class) and Alden Williams (ranked 298 p4p, 297 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Alden Williams was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian Cote!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alden Williams!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cote shoots and misses
and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cote misses with a kick to the body.
Cote moves in looking to clinch but Williams pushes him off.
Cote misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cote swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Williams appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Williams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cote tries to pull guard but Williams holds him up against the cage and eventually Cote drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Cote. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams lands a right hand.
Cote tries to pull guard but Williams forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cote breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams cracks Cote with a good jab.
Cote misses with a combination
and Williams moves into the clinch.
Williams lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cote or not.
Cote is breathing heavily.
Williams digs a right hand into Cote's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cote's gas tank.
Williams lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Williams.
Williams works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Williams lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Williams.
Williams scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Williams scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Williams.
Williams tries to circle away but Cote has him pinned against the cage.
Williams lands a left hand.
Williams lands a nice uppercut.
Williams gets through Cote's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Williams.
Williams looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams scores with a hook to the body.
Cote looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Williams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Williams digs a right hand into Cote's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cote's gas tank.
Williams lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cote takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Williams.
Williams lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cote is trying to force a seperation but Williams has the dominant position.
Williams lands a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Williams.
A body shot lands from Williams.
Williams controlling the action here for a moment.
Nice body punch from Williams - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Williams.
Williams has had enough of the clinch but Cote keeps him there for the moment.
Williams pushes Cote back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Williams throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Williams lands a nice uppercut.
Williams lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Williams.
Cote is rocked!
Williams misses with some punches.
Oh Cote is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Williams has a couple of punches blocked by Cote.
Cote blocks an uppercut.
Cote blocks an uppercut.
Williams has a couple of punches blocked by Cote.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cote.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Cote blocking some punches.
Williams misses with some punches.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cote.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
Cote blocking some punches.
Cote seems to have got his legs back now.
Cote is trying to pull guard but Williams has him pressed against the cage.
Cote's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cote is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Williams gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Williams pushes Cote back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Williams lands a body punch.
Williams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Williams.
Nice body punch from Williams - that landed with a thud.
Williams dips a shoulder and cracks Cote with a mighty uppercut! Cote falls back against the cage and Williams unloads with a barrage of strikes! Cote is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Williams screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alden Williams!
Alden Williams is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Alden Williams thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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