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DPEF-22 Fight for your Right PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Tiew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Shouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiew's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, THE KING OF POISON IS COMING. The key to victory for Raymond Tiew has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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116 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raymond Tiew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joshua Shouse !
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiew fails with the takedown
and Shouse counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shouse slows down the pace here.
Tiew lands a shoulder strike.
Tiew lands a hook that snaps the head of Shouse backwards.
Shouse 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A combination from Shouse does no damage.
Nice takedown defense from Tiew. No joy for Shouse on that attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tiew looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiew tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tiew closes the distance but Shouse moves to the side
and Shouse decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tiew's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Shouse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tiew looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shouse passes into side control.
Tiew wants to get back to his feet.
Tiew avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Shouse .
Shouse controls the position from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shouse tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tiew takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
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!
Shouse is working Tiew over with some ground and pound from side control.
Shouse thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tiew is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shouse working the ground and pound.
Shouse taking a breather here.
Shouse prevents Tiew from escaping the position.
Shouse slows the pace down.
Shouse has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shouse moves into full mount!
Tiew is trying to stand but he's just given Shouse his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiew fending off the submission attempt from Shouse .
Tiew holding on to Shouse 's left wrist, preventing the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shouse just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Tiew is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shouse is looking for a choke. Tiew gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Tiew manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Shouse dominated that round.
That's time! Tiew's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shouse clinches up against the cage.
Tiew tries to break the clinch but Shouse is controlling the position.
Tiew tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shouse keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tiew's efforts to push away.
Shouse dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shouse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shouse avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shouse slips a jab and a cross from Tiew.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiew takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tiew shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shouse but Shouse pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shouse shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Shouse wants to take a breather but Tiew is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shouse controlling the action here.
Shouse is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tiew is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shouse slips a nice elbow through Tiew's hands, connecting with Tiew's forehead.
Tiew trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Shouse manages to pass to mount!
Tiew tries to hold on but Shouse pushes him away.
Tiew taking shots to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tiew takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Shouse sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tiew can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shouse controlling from the full mount.
Tiew is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Tiew takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Shouse controlling his opponent.
Shouse working Tiew over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shouse is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tiew has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Joshua Shouse has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shouse is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tiew has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Tiew is squirming around, avoiding Shouse 's attempts to control the action.
Tiew looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shouse biding his time, looking for the opening.
Shouse is trying to stick to Tiew's back but Tiew is turning into Shouse . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Shouse 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tiew.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Shouse showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Tiew's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Shouse shoots in looking for a takedown but Tiew manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shouse 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tiew fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tiew tries to keep at a distance but Shouse has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tiew wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shouse has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tiew uses from the top position.
Shouse keeping full guard, as Tiew tries to pass.
Shouse throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shouse is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shouse is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shouse is controlling Tiew's posture.
Tiew has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shouse escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tiew gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tiew slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tiew trying to control the action but Shouse is working from the bottom.
Tiew wants to take a breather but Shouse manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Tiew.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shouse being controlled here, momentarily.
Shouse looking to control.
Shouse has a closed guard, preventing Tiew from standing up.
Shouse being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Raymond Tiew just wasn't active enough.
Shouse darts in and clinches Tiew up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shouse manages to pull guard.
Shouse tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tiew is looking to work some ground and pound but Shouse has wrist control.
Shouse escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tiew gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tiew trying to control the position from guard on top but Shouse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shouse uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Tiew fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shouse fails with a takedown attempt.
Tiew has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tiew is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shouse gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tiew goes for a takedown attempt but Shouse pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shouse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tiew paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shouse shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shouse showed some decent athleticism there.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shouse tries to pass to full mount but Tiew defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joshua Shouse comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shouse has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joshua Shouse !
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Sydal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mir comes to the cage accompanied by Manowar Die For Metal. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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279 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Mir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Sydal!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sydal throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mir was covering up waiting for the punch and Sydal finishes the takedown easily into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sydal prevents Mir from getting back to his feet.
Sydal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mir scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mir gets a clinch.
Mir manages to break the clinch.
Mir throws a sloppy head kick and Sydal moves out of range easily.
Sydal slaps away a takedown attempt from Mir, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sydal circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sydal counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sydal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sydal trying to control the position from guard on top but Mir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mir can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sydal controls the pace.
Sydal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sydal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jason Sydal.
Sydal tries to clinch
and Mir counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mir closes the distance and clinches up with Sydal, looking for a takedown. Mir pushes Sydal against the cage but Sydal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sydal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sydal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mir tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sydal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mir tries for a takedown but Sydal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Mir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mir throws a head kick but Sydal moves out of range.
Mir looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mir is breathing heavily.
Sydal is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mir doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mir loads up on a big right hand but Sydal slips the punch.
Sydal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mir.
Sydal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sydal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mir paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mir fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sydal should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Sydal blocks a head kick by Mir.
Mir throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sydal's waist but Sydal gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mir off to one side.
Sydal connects with a high kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mir is trying to push Sydal away but Sydal has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sydal tries a knee to the head but Mir blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir avoiding damage as Sydal throws knees to the body.
Sydal avoiding damage as Mir throws knees to the body.
Mir wants to get back to striking at distance but Sydal won't allow it.
Sydal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sydal keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mir's efforts to push away.
Sydal tries to break the clinch but Mir is controlling the position.
Mir is trying to push Sydal away but Sydal has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sydal trying to stall but Mir improves his position.
Mir wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sydal has him pressed against the cage.
Mir is trying to force a seperation but Sydal has the dominant position.
Mir prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sydal tries to pull guard but Mir won't allow it.
Mir pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sydal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sydal shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mir sprawls well. Mir wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sydal gets slowly back to his feet.
Mir wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Frank Mir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by Mir misses
and Sydal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mir shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sydal sprawls well. Sydal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mir gets slowly back to his feet.
Sydal doesn't manage to clinch there - Mir circles away.
Sydal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mir scores with a jab.
Sydal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mir will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Frank Mir 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.
Mir fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mir lands with a shot to the body.
Mir throws a head kick that misses.
Mir tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sydal gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mir breaks the clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Sydal has eaten all the pies!
Mir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sydal darts in and lands 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!
Mir looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sydal tries to pass to full mount but Mir defends it.
Mir looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sydal looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mir pushes Sydal off looking to stand but Sydal dives back in and keeps control.
Sydal performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mir is trying to stand back up but Sydal is controlling him
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mir lands a head shot.
Sydal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mir is looking to clinch.
Mir misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sydal misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick misses from Mir.
Frank Mir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sydal lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sydal lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sydal clinches with his opponent.
Sydal wants to get back to striking at distance but Mir won't allow it.
Sydal prevents Mir from breaking the clinch.
Sydal is trying to push Mir away but Mir has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mir breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mir fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sydal tries to clinch there but Mir circles away.
Sydal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sydal scores with a head kick.
Mir tries a head kick but it misses.
Sydal has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir wants to break free but Sydal has control.
Sydal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sydal prevents Mir from breaking the clinch.
Mir keeps control of Sydal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sydal just leaning against Mir, taking a breather.
Sydal is trying to stall.
Mir is trying to break the clinch but Sydal has him pressed against the cage.
Sydal taking a breather.
Mir looking to throw knees to the head but Sydal is blocking nicely.
Sydal misses with a knee strike.
Sydal taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mir is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mir has had enough of the clinch but Sydal keeps him there for the moment.
Mir pushes off an throws an elbow but Sydal leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sydal breaks the clinch.
Mir misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sydal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mir, pushing him back against the cage.
Sydal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mir showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sydal.
Sydal avoids the head kick by Mir.
Sydal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mir closes the distance and clinches up with Sydal, looking for a takedown. Mir pushes Sydal against the cage but Sydal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Mir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sydal blocks a head kick by Mir.
Frank Mir is winning the standup battle so far.
Mir tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sydal sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mir somewhat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sydal decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sydal content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jason Sydal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mir tries a head kick but it misses.
Sydal lands a body shot.
Mir takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sydal throws a front kick that sends Mir stumbling back into the cage.
Sydal has managed to clinch.
Mir breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sydal instigates a clinch.
Sydal tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sydal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sydal taking a breather.
Mir manages to break the clinch.
Mir throws a head kick but Sydal moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mir closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sydal circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir keeps the fight on the outside.
Sydal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mir closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sydal circles away.
Sydal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sydal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mir takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mir throws a head kick that misses.
Sydal wants to clinch.
Sydal wants to clinch.
Mir shoots in for a takedown but Sydal shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Mir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sydal scores with a head kick. Mir tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A head kick by Mir misses
and Sydal counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sydal.
Sydal looking to slow down the pace here.
Jason Sydal seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sydal tries to throw a body punch but Mir avoids it by throwing Sydal back against the cage.
Mir has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sydal is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sydal tries to throw a body punch but Mir avoids it by throwing Sydal back against the cage.
Mir pushes off an throws an elbow but Sydal leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sydal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sydal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mir has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mir as Sydal tries to tie him up.
Sydal has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mir uses from the top position.
Mir decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mir swats away the attempt to clinch by Sydal.
Sydal shoots in for a takedown but Mir shows good takedown defense.
Mir tries to clinch up but Sydal circles away and keeps his distance.
Mir throws a nice looking combination but Sydal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sydal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mir.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mir.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir throws a nice looking combination but Sydal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mir has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mir there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mir tries to clinch up.
Sydal is looking to clinch but Mir is avoiding it.
Mir shoots in for a double leg but Sydal sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mir avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sydal manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mir on his heels. He'll look to pass Mir's guard now, I'm sure.
Sydal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sydal passes Mir's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sydal wants to pass the guard but Mir is defending well.
Mir wants to get back to his feet.
Sydal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mir knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sydal really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sydal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mir.
Sydal looks to land a combination but Mir avoids it well.
Mir misses with a combination
and Sydal counters with an outside leg kick.
Mir tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sydal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sydal drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sydal engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mir is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sydal trying to control the position from guard on top but Mir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir kicks Sydal off and gets to his feet.
Mir misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sydal lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mir tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sydal counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mir is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mir shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sydal but Sydal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Mir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sydal throws a head kick that half lands.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mir crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sydal - the referee stops the clock and Mir gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sydal. Mir manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sydal stuffs the takedown attempt from Mir. Mir gets slowly back to his feet.
Sydal tries to close the distance and clinch but Mir swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sydal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mir showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sydal.
Mir fails with the takedown
and Sydal counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mir!
Sydal controlling the position easily from mount.
Sydal has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mir's face.
Sydal content just to control the position here.
Mir trying desperately to get to his feet.
Sydal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mir. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sydal landing shots from mount.
Sydal with the ground and pound from mount.
Sydal content just to control the position here.
Sydal lands a heavy elbow.
Mir is squirming around, avoiding Sydal's attempts to control the action.
Mir really wants to buck Sydal off and get back to his feet.
Sydal content just to control the position here.
Sydal working the ground and pound effectively.
Sydal controlling from the full mount.
Mir is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Sydal controlling the position easily from mount.
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!
Sydal connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mir is squirming around, avoiding Sydal's attempts to control the action.
Mir trying desperately to get to his feet.
Jason Sydal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sydal can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mir is looking to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sydal has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mir's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sydal dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Mir scores with a decent looking hook.
Sydal tries to close the distance and clinch but Mir swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sydal gets caught napping as Mir dives in and scores a takedown. Sydal manages to retain guard.
Mir preventing the sweep.
Mir trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sydal's guard.
Mir has gone for a leg lock! Sydal slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mir's guard.
Sydal prevents Mir from getting back to his feet.
Mir pushes Sydal off and scrambles back to his feet.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sydal is looking to clinch.
Sydal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sydal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sydal.
Sydal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mir clinches up against the cage.
Mir keeps control of Sydal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sydal keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mir's efforts to push away.
Mir breaks from the clinch.
Sydal drives through with a takedown into Mir's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mir wants to stand but Sydal is controlling the position.
Mir wriggles free and stands up.
Mir misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir throws an off balance right hand
and Mir takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sydal keeps the fight on the outside.
Mir throws a jab when Sydal was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mir looks for a takedown but Sydal sprawls well.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sydal!
The fight stays on the outside here - Sydal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sydal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mir on the side of the head.
Sydal misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sydal misses with a body shot.
Sydal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice shot lands for Sydal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Mir. Those never looked like landing.
Sydal is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mir rather than just go for the knockout.
Sydal has closed the distance and engaged Mir in a clinch.
Mir is looking to break free of the clinch but Sydal has double underhooks.
Sydal breaks from the clinch.
Sydal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sydal shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mir sprawls well. Mir wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sydal gets slowly back to his feet.
Sydal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mir.
Sydal needs to keep his hands up - Mir had a free shot at his head there.
Sydal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mir.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sydal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mir.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Mir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mir keeps the fight on the outside.
Mir shoots for a takedown but Sydal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sydal tries to clinch but Mir moves out of range.
Sydal dives in and scores a takedown into Mir's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sydal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sydal working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mir's head.
Sydal trying to control the position from guard on top but Mir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sydal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sydal stops Mir from standing up.
Sydal looking to pass the guard.
Frank Mir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jason Sydal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mir thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jason Sydal.
Well Sydal has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 46:49
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 47:49
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Sydal!
After winning the bout, Jason Sydal thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chester Gates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gates is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: 9 Piece. Jimbo Slice 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 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimbo Slice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chester Gates!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice scores with a sloppy right hand. Gates should have avoided that one.
Slice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slice thuds a left hand into Gates's body.
Slice slips a jab and a cross from Gates.
Slice darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gates slips under a jab from Slice.
Nice body punch from Slice.
Gates gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Slice counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Slice thows a body shot but no joy.
Gates throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slice throws a body punch but Gates moves out of range.
Slice's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gates under the eye.
Slice scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gates shoots in for a double leg but Slice sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Slice thuds a left hand into Gates's body.
Gates shoots in for a double leg but Slice sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jimbo Slice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chester Gates.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice thuds a left hand into Gates's body.
Gates shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gates prevents Slice from getting back to his feet.
Slice on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Slice tries to get out of the position.
Gates trying to control but Slice is working from the bottom.
Slice wants to stand and escape but Gates is having none of it.
Slice is looking to stand back up but Gates counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Slice.
Gates takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gates throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Slice wants to get back to his feet.
Slice pushes Gates off and gets back to his feet.
Gates shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Slice as he jumps to the side.
Gates takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slice defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gates.
Gates connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gates fails with the takedown
and Slice counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gates thinking.
Slice misses with a wild body shot.
Slice lands a lovely overhand right.
Jimbo Slice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gates takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Slice lands a jab to Gates's midsection.
Gates closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gates thows a left - swing and a miss!
Slice connects with a nice looking jab.
Gates takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slice avoids the head kick by Gates.
Chester Gates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slice thuds a left hand into Gates's body.
Gates looks gassed!
Slice walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gates checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Slice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gates throws a right hand that misses
and Slice counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gates thinking.
Slice just misses with a punch to the body.
Slice thows a body shot but no joy.
Gates drives through with a takedown into Slice's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Slice pushes Gates off and scrambles back to his feet.
Nice body punch from Slice.
No luck for Gates with that takedown attempt.
Slice misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gates shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Slice as he jumps to the side.
Gates changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Slice tries to avoid it but Gates manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Slice to the ground. Slice escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimbo Slice dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gates shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Slice counters with a straight right hand.
Slice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jimbo Slice is winning the standup battle so far.
Slice fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gates manages to avoid it.
Gates shoots in looking for a takedown but Slice manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gates's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Slice stuns Gates with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gates has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gates there as he acknowledges the shot.
Slice is looking to wear down Gates with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gates throws a combination that misses
and Slice counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Slice stuns Gates with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Slice lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice takedown defense from Slice. No joy for Gates on that attempt.
Jimbo Slice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chester Gates.
Gates is breathing heavily.
Slice scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gates takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Slice cracks Gates with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gates showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gates takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gates misses with a kick to the body.
Slice cracks a nice hook into Gates's ribs.
Gates takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Slice ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Slice. Beautiful body shot.
Slice moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gates looks to land a body kick but Slice moved away.
Slice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gates fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Slice throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slice misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gates stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gates misses with a takedown attempt
and Slice counters with a nice uppercut.
Slice fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slice with a jab.
Gates is rocked!
Slice lands with a right and another and another! Gates is in big trouble! Slice lands again and this time it's lights out for Gates! A quality knockout there for Slice.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jimbo Slice!
Jimbo Slice gave a mention to Torment Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Josh Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Woolett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shawn Woolett will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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133 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Woolett!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woolett has his takedown stuffed
and Ferguson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Woolett looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ferguson is looking to advance position but Woolett won't allow it.
Woolett is not content to let Ferguson control the position.
Ferguson controlling the action here.
Ferguson working over Woolett with some ground and pound. Woolett looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Woolett is staying active underneath Ferguson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Josh Ferguson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ferguson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson trying to control the action but Woolett is working from the bottom.
Ferguson wants to free his trapped foot but Woolett is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ferguson moves nicely into side control.
Ferguson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Woolett, who protects the arm well.
Ferguson taking a breather here.
Ferguson lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woolett looks to move to half guard but instead Ferguson has passed into mount! Damn!
Ferguson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Woolett is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferguson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ferguson cracks Woolett with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Woolett is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ferguson has hold of Woolett's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Woolett manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson trying to control but Woolett is having none of it.
Woolett is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Ferguson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Woolett is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ferguson cracks Woolett with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ferguson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Woolett is looking to escape.
Ferguson lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Ferguson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Woolett, pushing him back against the cage.
Ferguson pulls Woolett into guard.
Ferguson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Woolett!
Ferguson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Woolett is looking to escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferguson prevents Woolett from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Ferguson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ferguson drives through with a takedown into Woolett's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Woolett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ferguson wants to control from the top but Woolett keeps moving.
Ferguson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Woolett is keeping the position for now.
Ferguson wants to control from the top but Woolett keeps moving.
Woolett working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ferguson has passed into half guard!
Woolett on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Woolett is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Woolett keeps working.
Ferguson wants to work for an arm triangle but Woolett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Woolett has hold of Ferguson's hands but Ferguson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Woolett on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ferguson wants to stand up but Woolett has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Ferguson is trying to control. Woolett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Woolett looking for subs from the bottom but Ferguson mounts him!
Ferguson tries to control but Woolett wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woolett is working to get back to half guard.
Ferguson is landing with some decent strikes but Woolett is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ferguson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ferguson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Woolett sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woolett is looking to improve his position.
Woolett has a hand on Ferguson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ferguson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Ferguson tries to control but Woolett wriggling away.
Woolett is trying desperately to improve position.
The referee warns Woolett that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson with a couple of short strikes.
Ferguson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson unloading with bombs!
Ferguson wants to control the pace but Woolett is squirming around nicely.
Woolett in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ferguson dominating with strikes here.
Woolett is rocked!
Woolett can't escape the position.
Woolett is still in real trouble! Can Ferguson finish him?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ferguson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ferguson controlling the position easily from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson lands a big shot there that rocks Woolett but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice elbow there by Ferguson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Ferguson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferguson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Woolett was covering up waiting for the punch and Ferguson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ferguson passes into half guard.
Ferguson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Woolett defends it well.
Ferguson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Woolett wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Ferguson prevents Woolett from improving his position.
Woolett seems to have recovered his senses.
Ferguson stands up and beckons Woolett to join him on the feet.
Woolett misses with a takedown attempt
and Ferguson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Woolett!
Woolett tries to reverse the position but Ferguson maintains control.
Ferguson trying to control but Woolett is having none of it.
Ferguson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferguson working the ground and pound effectively.
Woolett is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Ferguson has taken his back!
Ferguson tightening his grip on Woolett, looking for the choke.
Woolett wants to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ferguson is looking to control Woolett but Woolett is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Woolett breaks Ferguson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ferguson is looking to sweep but instead, Woolett has passed into half guard.
Woolett is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ferguson sees it coming and defends easily.
Ferguson wants to control but Woolett passes into side.
Ferguson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ferguson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Woolett can do to turn this around?
Ferguson trying to keep a closed guard but Woolett is proving a slippery customer.
Woolett drops back looking for a leg! Ferguson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ferguson manages to kick Woolett off! Woolett jumps back into Ferguson's guard.
Woolett drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ferguson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Woolett has Ferguson in his guard.
Shawn Woolett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferguson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Woolett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ferguson has managed to get both his arms back between Woolett's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Ferguson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ferguson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Ferguson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Paakku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Tobolowsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
165 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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157 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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 Montreal, Kalle Paakku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Tobolowsky!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tobolowsky moves away from the strike by Paakku.
Paakku thows a leg kick but Tobolowsky checks it
and Tobolowsky decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Paakku's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Paakku keeping full guard, as Tobolowsky tries to pass.
Tobolowsky is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tobolowsky drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Paakku dives on top into guard.
Tobolowsky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tobolowsky kicks Paakku off and gets to his feet.
Paakku throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tobolowsky.
Paakku swings for the body but Tobolowsky moves out of range.
Paakku throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tobolowsky.
Paakku misses with a double jab
so Tobolowsky counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tobolowsky drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Paakku manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tobolowsky has Paakku in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tobolowsky looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tobolowsky is looking for a triangle but Paakku pushes his legs off easily.
Tobolowsky is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Paakku cracks Tobolowsky with a solid left hand.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Paakku postures up in Tobolowsky's guard and throws a big left but Tobolowsky blocks it.
Paakku chips away with some ground and pound.
Tobolowsky is looking for a triangle but Paakku pushes his legs off easily.
Paakku connects with a couple of short punches.
Paakku postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tobolowsky had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Paakku defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paakku accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paakku throws a big right hand that misses.
Paakku won't allow Tobolowsky to get back to his feet.
Paakku gets to his feet - Tobolowsky follows without any prompting.
Paakku looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A shot to the body from Paakku misses
and Tobolowsky counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tobolowsky has gone for a leg lock! Paakku slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tobolowsky's guard.
Tobolowsky looks gassed!
Paakku working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tobolowsky is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paakku is aware though and is defending well.
Paakku landing with the ground and pound.
Tobolowsky throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Paakku landing some decent shots from guard.
Tobolowsky has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paakku can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paakku gets to his feet - Tobolowsky follows without any prompting.
Paakku scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tobolowsky doesn't seem bothered though.
Paakku throws a series of punches but Tobolowsky moves out of range.
Paakku swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tobolowsky slips a jab and a cross from Paakku.
Paakku throws a body punch but Tobolowsky moves out of range.
Paakku thows a leg kick but Tobolowsky checks it
and Tobolowsky counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tobolowsky wants to work for an arm triangle but Paakku is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Paakku looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tobolowsky throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tobolowsky looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tobolowsky is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tobolowsky seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Tobolowsky dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jab from Paakku.
Paakku scores with a one two! Tobolowsky had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Paakku throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tobolowsky counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tobolowsky thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tobolowsky is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tobolowsky is working for a submission of some sort.
Tobolowsky is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tobolowsky is looking for submissions but instead, Paakku has regained full guard.
Tobolowsky has gone for a leg lock! Paakku slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tobolowsky's guard.
Paakku working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Paakku lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Paakku working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tobolowsky is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tobolowsky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Steve Tobolowsky has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tobolowsky is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paakku defends well.
Tobolowsky is breathing heavily.
Paakku missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tobolowsky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paakku in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Paakku postures up in Tobolowsky's guard and throws a big left but Tobolowsky blocks it.
Paakku missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tobolowsky is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Paakku is controlling him.
Tobolowsky has his foot on Paakku's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paakku works his way back into a safe position though.
Paakku postures up and lands a big shot to Tobolowsky's brow.
Paakku distracts Tobolowsky with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Paakku stands up and waves to Tobolowsky to follow him.
Tobolowsky fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paakku shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tobolowsky eats them both and turns towards Paakku to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Paakku lands with an overhand left.
Paakku scores with a punch to the head.
Paakku throws a combination that misses
and Tobolowsky counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Paakku's guard now.
Tobolowsky throwing strikes from guard but Paakku blocks nicely.
Tobolowsky drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Paakku dives on top into guard.
Tobolowsky wants to sweep but no luck.
Paakku lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paakku throwing strikes from guard but Tobolowsky blocks nicely.
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!
Paakku throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tobolowsky is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paakku is aware though and is defending well.
Paakku is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Paakku scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Paakku stands up over Tobolowsky, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Paakku landing with the ground and pound.
Paakku decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Paakku misses with a double jab
and Tobolowsky counters with a takedown into side control.
Tobolowsky is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Paakku has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tobolowsky working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kalle Paakku will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Paakku misses with a combination
and Tobolowsky counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tobolowsky throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Paakku to regain full guard.
Tobolowsky is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Paakku is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Paakku has escaped and now he's on top!
Tobolowsky has his foot on Paakku's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paakku works his way back into a safe position though.
Paakku scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Paakku working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tobolowsky's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tobolowsky wants to stand but Paakku is controlling the position.
Paakku throws a big right hand that misses.
Tobolowsky wants to stand and escape but Paakku is having none of it.
Tobolowsky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paakku missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Paakku throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tobolowsky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paakku trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Paakku throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Paakku postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tobolowsky is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Paakku scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tobolowsky has momentary wrist control but Paakku slips an elbow through the middle.
Paakku is looking to work some ground and pound but Tobolowsky has wrist control.
Paakku is looking to work some ground and pound but Tobolowsky has wrist control.
Tobolowsky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tobolowsky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tobolowsky working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paakku doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Paakku manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Paakku lands a couple of digs.
Tobolowsky is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paakku tries to break the clinch but Tobolowsky is controlling the position.
Paakku tries to break free but Tobolowsky pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paakku looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Paakku working hard to break the clinch.
Paakku is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tobolowsky keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Paakku's efforts to push away.
Paakku is trying to break free.
Paakku breaks from the clinch.
Paakku feints a jab promting Tobolowsky to slip. Paakku then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tobolowsky slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kalle Paakku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paakku will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A shot to the body from Paakku misses
and Tobolowsky counters with a shoot takedown. Paakku fights it but they end up in guard.
Tobolowsky drops back, looking for a kneebar! Paakku looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Paakku looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Paakku!
Paakku stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tobolowsky fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Paakku rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tobolowsky moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paakku misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Paakku connects with a single shot there.
Paakku tries to bum rush Tobolowsky with a series of wild strikes but Tobolowsky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paakku throws a right hand that Tobolowsky ducks under and follows up with a left that Tobolowsky also avoids with ease.
Paakku throws a nice looking combination but Tobolowsky bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paakku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paakku swinging wildly here.
Paakku lands a jab to the nose.
Paakku fails to land with a series of punches.
Tobolowsky closes this distance looking for a takedown but Paakku circles away.
Kalle Paakku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Tobolowsky.
Paakku just misses with a punch to the body.
Paakku misses with a hook
and Tobolowsky counters with a shoot takedown. Paakku fights it but they end up in guard.
Tobolowskyis looking to pass into half guard but Paakku pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Paakku is in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Paakku connects with a couple of short punches.
Tobolowsky looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Paakku is posturing up here but Tobolowsky has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Paakku tries to roll out but it's too tight and Paakku has to tap! Slick submission there by Tobolowsky!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steve Tobolowsky!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Boom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Makaawa Labasan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sonny Boom has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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171 lbs
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175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sonny Boom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Makaawa Labasan!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom tries to close the distance and clinch but Labasan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boom has taken the fight to the clinch.
Labasan tries for a takedown but Boom manages to get underhooks.
Boom is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Labasan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Boom gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Boom taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Boom - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Boom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sonny Boom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom doesn't manage to clinch there - Labasan circles away.
Labasan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boom avoids it really well and circles away.
Sonny Boom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Makaawa Labasan.
Labasan keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom closes the distance but Labasan moves to the side
and Labasan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Labasan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boom defends it well.
Labasan looks gassed!
Boom is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boom holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom won't allow Labasan to pass to mount.
Boom tries to get to full guard but Labasan has control of the leg.
Labasan wants to free his trapped foot but Boom is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Labasan moves nicely into side control.
Boom is looking to reverse the position.
Labasan tries to advance to mount but can't.
Boom gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boom trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Labasan is pressing down on Boom's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boom is holding on for now.
Boom keeping hold of Labasan's head, controlling as best he can.
Boom knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Labasan on the ground.
Boom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Labasan trying to pass the guard but Boom defending well.
Labasan is looking for a kimura but Boom is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Labasan to get the leverage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom is trying to stand up here but Labasan is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sonny Boom will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Boom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boom connects with a body shot that sends Labasan's belly button to the back.
Boom tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Labasan counters with a single leg into guard. Boom didn't expect that.
Labasan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Labasan is fighting to break Boom's control of his arms but Boom is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Labasan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Labasan is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom has Labasan pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sonny Boom.
Boom stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boom wants it to stay on the feet.
Boom moves into the clinch.
Boom landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Boom lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Boom using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Boom landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom lands with a light punch inside.
Boom breaks from the clinch.
Labasan keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Boom doesn't manage to clinch there - Labasan circles away.
Boom lands a nice looking body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom doesn't manage to clinch there - Labasan circles away.
That kick from Boom tenderised Labasan's leg. Labasan is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boom looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Boom coming out on top.
Boom lands a big head kick that sends Labasan tumbling to the mat! Boom takes a step backwards and waves Labasan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Labasan is rocked!
It looks like Makaawa Labasan has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom closes the distance and clinches.
Labasan is still on wobbly legs! Can Boom finish him?
Boom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Labasan is working for takedown but Boom is calmly controlling the position for now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boom.
Boom stalls.
Boom lands a good knee to the midsection. Labasan won't want to take too many of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom lands with a short shot to the head.
Boom avoiding damage.
Boom creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks Labasan out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sonny Boom!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Connors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spider The Table (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Connors comes to the cage accompanied by Lloyd - Dedication To My Ex. The Table is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by No no Limit, I'll reach for the sky!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mitch Connors!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Spider The Table!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Table looks for the body kick but Connors saw that one coming.
The Table throws a wild body kick that Connors sees coming a mile off.
The Table uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Connors.
A good leg kick by The Table.
Connors tries to clinch up
and The Table counters with a nice low kick that buckles Connors's knee momentarily.
Connors takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Connors moves to clinch but The Table breaks away
and The Table counters with an inside leg kick.
Connors throws a poor cross that misses
and The Table counters with a left to the body.
Connors fails to land the takedown.
Connors steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from The Table. That one must have hurt.
Connors is looking to clinch but The Table is avoiding it.
The Table lands a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Connors takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The Table throws a wild body kick that Connors sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connors scores with a jab. The Table acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The Table dodges the punch combination from Connors.
The Table uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Connors.
The Table circles away from the clinch attempt.
Connors tries to clinch up
and The Table counters with an inside leg kick.
Connors tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Table swivels and escapes.
The Table ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Connors tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and The Table counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Connors has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by The Table.
Connors wants to clinch
and The Table counters with a leg kick.
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!
The Table throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Table lands a lovely overhand right.
Connors walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Connors takes a kick to the side of the head.
Connors misses with a looping left.
Crunch! The Table slams his shin into Connors's torso.
Connors tries to clinch up but The Table circles away and keeps his distance.
The Table tries a head kick but it misses.
The Table avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Connors is defended easily by The Table.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitch Connors. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Connors is breathing heavily.
Connors shoots for a double leg takedown but The Table sprawls well. He's pushed Connors's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice body kick from The Table.
The Table throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Connors throws a predictable looking body shot
and The Table counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Table fakes the leg kick and cracks Connors in the body.
The Table lands with a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by The Table.
Connors has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by The Table.
Spider The Table is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Table throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Connors.
Connors shoots in for a double leg but The Table sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A punch lands to the side of Connors 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The Table throws a head kick that misses.
Connors darts in trying to clinch
and Connors takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Table uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Connors tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and The Table makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Table throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The Table feints and then cracks Connors's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Connors down.
Nice takedown defense from The Table. No joy for Connors on that attempt.
Mitch Connors seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Connors looks for a takedown but The Table sprawls well.
Connors looks to clinch
and The Table counters with a two punch combo.
Connors takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Table lands a glancing blow to the side of Connors's head.
Connors is rocked!
The Table lands a high kick!
Oh Connors is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Connors tries to clinch but fails miserably
and The Table counters with a body kick.
A solid body kick from The Table.
A slapping leg kick lands for The Table.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Table buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The Table throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Connors seems to have got his legs back now.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Connors crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from The Table - the referee stops the clock and Connors gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says The Table. Connors manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by The Table.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spider The Table dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The Table lands a big head kick that sends Connors tumbling to the mat! The Table takes a step backwards and waves Connors back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Mitch Connors has been cut.
Connors is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The Table showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Connors.
The Table circles away from the clinch attempt
and The Table counters with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by The Table.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Connors. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The Table turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The Table lands with a kick to the ribs.
The Table keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The Table checks a leg kick.
The Table stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The Table scoring well with a low kick there.
Connors looks to clinch
and The Table counters with a nice body shot.
Connors misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Connors will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Whack! The Table lands a heavy head kick that drops Connors. The ref tackles The Table to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Connors was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Spider The Table!
Spider The Table took some time post fight to say the following; 'I work real hard to collect my cash!Tick tick ticka tick take your time,
when I'm goin' I'm goin' for mineOpen your ears and you will hear itI tell you this 'cause there's no limit!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leon Bridges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murphy MacManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murphy MacManus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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196 lbs
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Solid 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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leon Bridges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Murphy MacManus!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacManus stuffs the takedown attempt from Bridges. Bridges gets slowly back to his feet.
MacManus is looking to clinch.
Bridges takes one to the chin there.
MacManus avoids the body shot from Bridges.
Bridges scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bridges misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bridges creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bridges fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bridges trying to control the action but MacManus is working from the bottom.
MacManus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bridges wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bridges trying to control the position but MacManus is working away.
MacManus parries the strikes from Bridges easily there. Bridges is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable MacManus to escape.
MacManus is being controlled here.
Bridges trying to control the action but MacManus is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on MacManus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacManus is not content to let Bridges control the position.
Bridges has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacManus is looking for a sweep.
MacManus is not content to let Bridges control the position.
You can see the frustration on MacManus's face as Bridges controls the position.
MacManus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bridges lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bridges cracks MacManus with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bridges trying to control the position but MacManus is working away.
MacManus is trying to escape the position but Bridges is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bridges in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bridges tries for a kimura but MacManus is defending well.
Bridges misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bridges trying to control the position but MacManus is working away.
MacManus struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Bridges dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bridges tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacManus was well out of range. Poor timing from Bridges.
MacManus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bridges shoots in looking for a takedown. MacManus tries to sprawl out of it but Bridges keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. MacManus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
MacManus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and MacManus wants it to stay on the feet.
Bridges fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. MacManus sprawls well initially but Bridges persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
MacManus has his hands clasped together around Bridges's back. He's all about the action.
Bridges landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bridges missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bridges missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
MacManus has a hand on Bridges's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bridges takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Poor strikes thrown by Bridges there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bridges thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bridges with the ground and pound from mount.
MacManus tries to lock up and control but Bridges gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
MacManus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bridges. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacManus is trying desperately to improve position.
Bridges unloading with bombs!
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!
Bridges tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bridges thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bridges unloads with some shots from mount but MacManus bucks and avoids them well.
MacManus is squirming around, avoiding Bridges's attempts to control the action.
MacManus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bridges trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bridges lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bridges tries to control but MacManus wriggling away.
Leon Bridges overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bridges controlling his opponent.
MacManus working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bridges unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Bridges dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
MacManus throws a right and a left that Bridges avoids nicely.
MacManus missing with a left hand there. Bridges was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacManus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bridges takes a swing at MacManus's ribcage but misses.
Bridges checks a leg kick.
MacManus moves in looking to clinch but Bridges pushes him off.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bridges stalling against the cage.
Bridges keeps control of MacManus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
MacManus stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bridges is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bridges has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by MacManus after a bit of a struggle.
MacManus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bridges slows down the pace here.
Bridges tries to work over MacManus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bridges is stalling here.
MacManus presses Bridges against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
MacManus tries a body shot but Bridges blocks it.
MacManus wants to stall.
MacManus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacManus is trying to stall.
MacManus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bridges shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. MacManus defends it nicely.
Jab, jab by Bridges - just one landing.
MacManus rushes Bridges and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Bridges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bridges drops down looking for an ankle pick but MacManus pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Bridges. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bridges circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bridges counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacManus displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bridges tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but MacManus swivels and escapes.
Murphy MacManus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacManus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bridges paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bridges cracks MacManus with an open hand slap.
MacManus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bridges manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
MacManus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bridges lands with a hook. MacManus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bridges darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bridges lands a nice shot to the body.
Leon Bridges is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacManus tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacManus tries to clinch but Bridges moves away
enabling Bridges to counter with a crisp jab.
Bridges closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bridges wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacManus keeps working.
Bridges lands a decent elbow from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if MacManus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bridges trying to control the action but MacManus is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Bridges showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bridges, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Bridges!
Leon Bridges was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fantinaz Del Norte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Webbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonny Webbs has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
130 lbs
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25
138 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fantinaz Del Norte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jonny Webbs!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Norte connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Del Norte lands a left and a right that send Webbs crashing to the mat, dazed. Del Norte thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Jonny Webbs has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Webbs avoids the head kick by Del Norte.
Webbs is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Del Norte moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fantinaz Del Norte!
Fantinaz Del Norte made sure to mention his sponsor, [WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry) in his post fight interview.
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