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TTFC Wednesday Night Fights 33 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dexter Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nelson.
Morgan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nelson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Morgan on his heels. He'll look to pass Morgan's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Morgan's guard.
Nelson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Morgan is looking to control Nelson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morgan avoid being mounted?
Nelson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Morgan is in a horrible position here. Nelson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nelson drops a big elbow. That's hurt Morgan! More shots from Nelson and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Nelson!
Post fight, an emotional Gunnar Nelson said 'Sorry Mike, but even Doc can't stop me.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josepha Caron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think St Pierre might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Make Smash Ya Tap!. Caron has chosen Gros Jambon as his entrance music. George St Pierre has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
19 - 12 - 0 |
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185 lbs
7 - 10 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
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Excellent MT
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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
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, George St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josepha Caron!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caron connects with a solid leg kick.
Caron tries to clinch but St Pierre is having none of it.
Caron lands a really nice looking cross but St Pierre seems unphased.
It looks like George St Pierre has been cut.
Caron lands a big head kick that sends St Pierre tumbling to the mat! Caron takes a step backwards and waves St Pierre back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Caron landing knees to the body.
Caron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Caron throws a head kick but St Pierre moves out of range.
St Pierre closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Caron quickly recovers to half guard.
St Pierre trying to control from Caron's half guard. Caron has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Caron being controlled here, momentarily.
St Pierre postures up in Caron's guard and throws a big left but Caron blocks it.
St Pierre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Caron works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Caron working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from St Pierre.
St Pierre with a flurry of punches that miss.
St Pierre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caron swivels though and keeps the full guard.
St Pierre advances position into side control!
St Pierre lands an elbow.
St Pierre in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
St Pierre working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Caron felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
St Pierre creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Caron sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sloppy strikes there by St Pierre.
St Pierre will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre in side control, throwing shots but Caron defends.
St Pierre tries to score with some ground and pound. Caron controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
St Pierre misses with the ground and pound.
St Pierre fails to land a wild elbow strike.
St Pierre looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Caron is avoiding damage well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St Pierre misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
St Pierre is working to tighten his grip on Caron's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Caron has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but St Pierre is really squeezing tight and eventually Caron passes out! St Pierre breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). George St Pierre!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heathcliff Huxtable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ghiorghos Papadopoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huxtable's entrance music is Night and Day. A fine choice. Ghiorghos Papadopoulos will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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265 lbs
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266 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Heathcliff Huxtable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ghiorghos Papadopoulos!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Papadopoulos.
Huxtable tries to sprawl but Papadopoulos drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Huxtable's coaches at Abobomination Training $700 13 LEGIT elite coaches have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Huxtable wants to get back to full guard.
Papadopoulos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Huxtable is looking for a sweep. Papadopoulos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Papadopoulos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Papadopoulos thows a huge punch but Huxtable dodges it nicely.
Papadopoulos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Papadopoulos thows a huge punch but Huxtable dodges it nicely.
Papadopoulos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Huxtable defending well though.
Huxtable wants to get back to full guard.
Papadopoulos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huxtable is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Papadopoulos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Papadopoulos's back!
Huxtable is working the ground and pound. Can Papadopoulos escape?
Huxtable is landing with strikes. Papadopoulos can't take much more of this.
Huxtable lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Huxtable has the hooks in. Papadopoulos is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Huxtable lands strikes to the head.
Huxtable will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Huxtable. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huxtable is trying to stick to Papadopoulos's back but Papadopoulos is turning into Huxtable. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Huxtable's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Huxtable manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Papadopoulos tries to reverse the position but Huxtable maintains control.
Huxtable landing shots from mount.
Papadopoulos is trying to escape the mount.
Papadopoulos manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Papadopoulos felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Papadopoulos wants to improve his position but Huxtable is controlling well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Papadopoulos regains full guard. Nicely done.
Huxtable 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.
Papadopoulos wants to sweep here but Huxtable controlling him for the moment.
Papadopoulos trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Papadopoulos looking for a sweep. Not yet Papadopoulos, not yet.
Papadopoulos is still trying to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Huxtable!
Huxtable holds on to Papadopoulos around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Papadopoulos putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Papadopoulos unloads with some shots from mount but Huxtable bucks and avoids them well.
Papadopoulos lands a nice shot to the head.
It looks like Heathcliff Huxtable has been cut.
Huxtable regains half guard.
Papadopoulos is nestled in close to Huxtable, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Huxtable on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Huxtable tries to get out of the position.
Huxtable gets back to full guard.
Papadopoulos postures up and lands a big shot to Huxtable's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huxtable wants to sweep here but Papadopoulos controlling him for the moment.
Huxtable preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Huxtable is on top in guard.
Papadopoulos wants to sweep here but Huxtable controlling him for the moment.
Huxtable trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Huxtable preventing the sweep.
Huxtable postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Huxtable chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Huxtable's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Huxtable stopping the sweep attempt from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
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!
Papadopoulos trying to strike off his back.
Papadopoulos lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Huxtable!
Huxtable is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Papadopoulos is landing with some decent strikes but Huxtable is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Heathcliff Huxtable's cut is getting worse.
Papadopoulos scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jeez, Heathcliff Huxtable's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Heathcliff Huxtable's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ghiorghos Papadopoulos!
During a confident post fight interview, Ghiorghos Papadopoulos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bishop Rome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rubin Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bishop Rome has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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197 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Dangerous knees
Powerful |
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bishop Rome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rubin Carter!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rome swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Carter is defended easily by Rome.
Rome lands with a good body shot.
Rome misses with a jab to the body
and Carter counters with a single leg into guard. Rome didn't expect that.
Rome is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rome working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carter.
Rome looking for a sweep. Not yet Rome, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rome is working hard here to advance position.
Rome is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at SPARTANS! (25 coaches,16elite) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Carter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rome is trying to keep Carter in close.
Carter postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter throwing strikes but missing.
Carter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rome working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carter.
Carter scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Carter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Carter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Carter throwing strikes but missing.
Rome preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rome knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carter on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rome looking to control.
Carter slips nicely into half guard.
Rome on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rome tries to get out of the position.
Carter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Carter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Carter lands a nice short elbow.
Rome avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Carter.
Rome is trying to control but can't.
Carter winds up and cracks Rome with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Carter is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Rome is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rubin Carter!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leslie Harp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harp comes to the cage accompanied by Eternal Erection - Absolutely Free . Hammer is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Birdman - I Run This ft. LIL WAYNE. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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169 lbs
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169 lbs
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leslie Harp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harp lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Harp misses with a low kick.
Harp throws a front kick that sends Hammer stumbling back into the cage.
Harp attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Harp is defended easily by Hammer.
Hammer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harp gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Harp wants a takedown.
Harp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hammer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harp tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hammer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Harp somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leslie Harp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hammer swings for the body but Harp moves out of range.
Hammer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hammer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Harp's sensitive parts.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hammer.
We've been hearing reports that Harp has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hammer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Harp connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Some bone on bone action there as Hammer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harp slips under a jab from Hammer.
Hammer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Harp scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hammer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hammer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hammer lands a body shot.
Jack Hammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harp tries a low kick but Hammer avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harp shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hammer misses with a leg kick
and Harp makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Harp.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Harp is defended easily by Hammer.
Hammer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer moves out of range of the leg kick from Harp.
Hammer tries a low kick but Harp avoids it.
Hammer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hammer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leslie Harp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammer lands a glancing blow to the side of Harp's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Harp or perhaps it was just good defense by Hammer which made him look bad.
No luck for Harp with that takedown attempt.
Hammer lands a right hook to the body.
Donk. Hammer catches Harp right on the button with a cross.
Hammer scores with a nice head shot.
Harp thumps Hammer with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer throws a poor cross that misses
and Harp counters with an outside leg kick.
Harp looking to score a takedown here. Hammer is defending well but Harp drives through and ends up in Hammer's guard.
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 Leslie Harp will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hammer motions for Harp to come forward. Hammer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Harp tries to land a leg kick but Hammer saw it coming and moves away.
Hammer misses with a wild body shot.
Hammer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Harp fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hammer sprawls well initially but Harp persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hammer wants to get back to his feet.
Hammer taking some punishment here, with Harp in his half guard.
Harp scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hammer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Harp.
Harp missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harp moves into full mount! Hammer won't be happy about that!
Harp sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harp tries to control but Hammer wriggling away.
Harp misses with a head shot.
Hammer looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Hammer felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hammer can't escape the position.
The referee warns Hammer 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.
Hammer can't escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Harp.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammer manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Still in half guard, Harp seems content to control.
Hammer wants to get back to his feet.
Leslie Harp overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Hammer won't allow Harp to pass to mount.
Harp missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hammer is controlling Harp's trapped leg to prevent Harp from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harp thows a huge punch but Hammer dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Harp lands a nice short elbow.
Harp stops Hammer from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hammer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hammer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammer wants to stand and escape but Harp is having none of it.
Hammer is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Harp presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Hammer tries to break the clinch but Harp is controlling the position.
Hammer is looking to break free of the clinch but Harp has double underhooks.
Hammer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hammer is looking to break free of the clinch but Harp has double underhooks.
Harp has Hammer pressed against the cage, preventing Hammer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hammer tries to break the clinch but Harp is controlling the position.
Harp has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hammer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hammer.
Harp goes for a takedown attempt but Hammer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hammer fakes the leg kick and cracks Harp in the body.
Harp throws a push kick but Hammer slaps the foot to one side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Harp.
Harp tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hammer swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leslie Harp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harp pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice straight punches there by Hammer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hammer.
Harp has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hammer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer gets caught flat footed, as Harp shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Harp preventing the sweep.
Hammer is looking to stand up but Harp isn't so interested in that idea.
Harp might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Harp stands up over Hammer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harp is one step ahead there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harp throwing strikes from guard but Hammer blocks nicely.
Harp works over Hammer with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammer trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leslie Harp dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Harp tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hammer defends well and Harp ends up having to push Hammer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hammer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hammer wants to stall.
Hammer wants to get back to striking at distance but Harp won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harp keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hammer's efforts to push away.
Hammer breaks from the clinch.
Hammer scores with a decent looking hook.
Harp closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hammer to the mat! Hammer manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harp in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harp wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
Hammer wants to get back to his feet but Harp is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Harp trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammer trying to keep a closed guard but Harp is proving a slippery customer.
Hammer keeping full guard, as Harp tries to pass.
Hammer is looking to stand up but Harp isn't so interested in that idea.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hammer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harp tries to clinch but Hammer is having none of it.
Harp throws a head kick that misses
and Hammer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hammer misses with a looping right.
Harp darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hammer wants to get back to full guard.
Harp moves nicely into side control.
Harp lands a few punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harp lands an elbow.
Hammer is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Harp is controlling him well.
You can see the frustration on Hammer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Harp has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hammer throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
An inside leg kick lands from Harp.
Hammer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hammer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hammer wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck for Harp with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leslie Harp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harp tries to score with a low kick but Hammer moves his leg out of the way.
Hammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harp moves away.
Jack Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Harp, right into the meat.
Hammer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Harp has time to react.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Harp is defended easily by Hammer.
Harp shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Leslie Harp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hammer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Harp's calf.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harp throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leslie Harp showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Harp, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leslie Harp!
Leslie Harp thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zell Dincht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shelton Harrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dincht comes to the cage accompanied by Fanfare. Harrell is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ellie Goulding - Burn. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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32
164 lbs
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160 lbs
25 - 13 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
26 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zell Dincht!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 2, fighting out of New York, Shelton Harrell!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dincht.
Dincht tries to score a power double leg takedown but Harrell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dincht somewhat.
Dincht throws a jab when Harrell was well out of range.
Dincht is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harrell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zell Dincht. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dincht rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harrell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dincht throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Harrell was covering up waiting for the punch and Dincht finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dincht missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrell seems keen to control Dincht's posture.
Harrell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've been hearing that Dincht has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Harrell lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dincht!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harrell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Harrell wants to control the pace but Dincht is squirming around nicely.
Harrell prevents Dincht from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrell controlling his opponent.
Dincht tries to hold on but Harrell postures up.
Harrell looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dincht tries to lock up and control but Harrell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrell trying to control but Dincht is having none of it.
Dincht tries to hold on but Harrell postures up.
Harrell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dincht is looking to escape.
My spies in Kick In The Nutz Gym (14 Elite Coaches, Low Cap) inform me that Harrell has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Harrell can't control as he wanted to and Dincht manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrell trying to mount his opponent but Dincht defends it.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Shelton Harrell.
Harrell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Harrell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dincht.
Harrell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harrell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dincht tries for a takedown but Harrell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dincht shoots in but Harrell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shelton Harrell will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dincht closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Harrell did well to prevent Dincht getting side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harrell gets full guard.
Harrell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dincht slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dincht working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dincht wants to control for a moment but Harrell uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Dincht missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dincht wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harrell keeps working.
Dincht sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harrell defending well though.
Dincht throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dincht is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dincht with the ground and pound but Harrell uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Dincht tries to free his leg and advance position but Harrell is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dincht accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harrell wants to stand up but Dincht is controlling him.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Harrell holds on and takes a little breather.
Dincht distracts Harrell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dincht distracts Harrell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dincht throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dincht throws a big elbow that misses.
Dincht sitting in guard here, content to control.
Harrell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dincht working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harrell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dincht won't allow Harrell to sweep him here.
Harrell keeping moving, preventing Dincht from controlling successfully.
Harrell pulls Dincht in close to his closed guard and prevents Dincht from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Shelton Harrell wasn't active enough on the ground.
A jab lands there for Dincht.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrell throws a head kick that misses.
Harrell looks to score with a jab to the body but Dincht is just out of range.
Dincht shoots in for a takedown but Harrell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Harrell throws a sloppy head kick and Dincht moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Dincht misses.
Dincht darts in looking for a takedown but Harrell gets double underhooks and turns Dincht into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrell misses with a punch on the inside.
Harrell breaks the clinch.
Dincht shoots in looking for a takedown. Harrell tries to sprawl out of it but Dincht keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harrell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zell Dincht. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Harrell. No joy for Dincht on that attempt.
Dincht displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harrell throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dincht shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harrell thows a leg kick but Dincht checks it
and Dincht counters with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zell Dincht dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dincht throws an off balance right hand
and Harrell counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dincht shoots in for a double leg but Harrell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Harrell stuffs the takedown.
Dincht dives in for a single leg takedown but Harrell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zell Dincht. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harrell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dinchts head.
Harrell breaks the clinch.
Harrell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Harrell lands with a kick to the temple. Dincht shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dincht closes this distance looking for a takedown but Harrell circles away.
Harrell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrell tries to work over Dincht's front leg with a kick but Dincht checks it.
Harrell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harrell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horrible takedown by Dincht or perhaps it was just good defense by Harrell which made him look bad.
Harrell scores with a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Harrell blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dincht misses with a takedown attempt - Harrell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dincht throws a leg kick but Harrell moved away.
Nice shot by Harrell.
Harrell stuffs the takedown attempt from Dincht. Dincht gets slowly back to his feet.
Shelton Harrell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dincht has his takedown stuffed
and Harrell counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harrell cracks the inside of Dincht's front leg.
Harrell moves away from the strike by Dincht.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dincht looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Harrell throws a right and a left that Dincht avoids nicely.
Dincht tries to work over Harrell's front leg with a kick but Harrell checks it.
A jab from Harrell finds it's way through Dincht's defenses.
Dincht fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Harrell stuffs the takedown.
Zell Dincht seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrell blocks a jab.
Harrell connects with a body shot that sends Dincht's belly button to the back.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Harrell, right into the meat.
Harrell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dincht.
Harrell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dincht will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harrell cracks the inside of Dincht's front leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shelton Harrell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Harrell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shelton Harrell!
Shelton Harrell seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leg Sweeperton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sweeperton comes to the cage accompanied by Sexy Body Girl. Charles comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Don't Fake the Funk by Prince Charles kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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32
167 lbs
24 - 8 - 0 |
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31
167 lbs
16 - 16 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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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
24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Leg Sweeperton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Henry Charles!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sweeperton takes one to the side of the head.
Charles shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Charles avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Charles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sweeperton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sweeperton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sweeperton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Charles is looking to improve his position.
Sweeperton lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles keeping control of the position.
Sweeperton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sweeperton passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sweeperton lands a nice shot to the head.
Sweeperton is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Charles can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sweeperton working Charles over with strikes here.
Charles is looking to improve his position but Sweeperton isn't that keen on the idea.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee warns Charles that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Charles is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweeperton misses with a head shot.
Sweeperton working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Charles avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sweeperton.
Sweeperton lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Charles is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sweeperton cracks Charles with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Charles is still in real trouble! Can Sweeperton finish him?
Sweeperton controlling from the full mount.
Sweeperton is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Charles can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Charles takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Sweeperton's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leg Sweeperton!
Leg Sweeperton really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Just Fight (Everything 7$) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Laak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dynamite Nixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laak comes to the cage accompanied by Pain - Shut your mouth. Nixon is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fear is Our Tradition by Ignite. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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32
193 lbs
19 - 10 - 0 |
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33
202 lbs
22 - 16 - 0 |
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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
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Laak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dynamite Nixon!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nixon tries to clinch but Laak is having none of it.
Nixon tests Laak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nixon throws a body punch but Laak moves out of range.
A big left from Laak misses.
Laak cracks Nixon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Laak throws a body punch but Nixon moves out of range.
Nixon misses with a wild combination.
Laak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Laak finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nixon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Laak lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Dynamite Nixon has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laak scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nixon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Laak.
Nixon connects with a jab.
Nixon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Laak circles away quickly and effectively.
Laak misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Laak.
Nixon moves in looking to clinch but Laak pushes him off.
A right-left combo lands from Nixon.
Eric Laak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laak throws a solid leg kick but Nixon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Laak.
Laak lands a jab to Nixon's midsection.
Laak tries to keep at a distance but Nixon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nixon looking to stall.
Laak trying to control the position but instead, Nixon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Laak into the cage.
Nixon works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Laak has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Laak working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nixon.
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!
Nixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Laak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nixon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laak seems keen to control Nixon's posture.
Laak wants to sweep but no luck.
Nixon wanted to stand there but Laak had control of the position.
Laak is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Laak manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nixon is working to get back to half guard.
Nixon regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nixon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nixon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nixon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laak is keen to just control but Nixon is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laak tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nixon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Laak works his foot free and advances to mount.
Nixon wants to control but Laak is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nixon is desperately trying to improve his position but Laak has a good base and remains in mount.
Nixon keeps trying to improve his position.
Laak trying to control but Nixon is having none of it.
Nixon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
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 Eric Laak will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dynamite Nixon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Laak looks to land a left hand but Nixon moved out of range nicely.
Laak cracks Nixon with an open hand slap.
Laak throws the kick towards the body but Nixon avoids it.
Nixon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nixon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Laak sprawls well. Laak wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nixon gets slowly back to his feet.
Laak throws a combination that misses
and Nixon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laak throws a looping overhand right but Nixon ducks down to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Laak there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nixon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nixon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nixon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Laak circles away quickly and effectively.
Laak slips a jab and a cross from Nixon.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Laak.
Nixon tries to clinch but Laak is having none of it.
Dynamite Nixon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nixon misses with a wild body shot.
Nixon throws a jab when Laak was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nixon working the head and body with strikes.
Laak is looking to reverse the position.
Nixon in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Laak is trying to control Nixon's posture but Nixon avoids it.
Nixon goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Laak has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nixon but great work by Laak.
Nixon is trying to get back to his feet.
Nixon tries to improve position but can't.
Nixon manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nixon looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Laak pushes past his half guard into mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nixon is looking to improve his position but Laak isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nixon tries to lock up and control but Laak gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nixon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Laak wants to free his trapped foot but Nixon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Laak is controlling the pace.
Nixon actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laak moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Nixon.
Laak is staying tight to Nixon's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Nixon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Laak wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Laak trying to control the position but Nixon is working away.
Nixon tries to bench press Laak off him but Laak keeps the position.
Laak trying to control the action but Nixon is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nixon is trying to improve his position.
Nixon is still trying to improve position.
Laak decides to stand back up. Laak steps back and let's Nixon get back to his feet.
Laak throws a leg kick but Nixon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Nixon misses.
Laak throws a shot to the body.
Nixon shoots in and bounces Laak off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laak manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dynamite Nixon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dynamite Nixon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Laak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laak moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Laak pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nixon is out of range and Laak settles back down.
Nixon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Eric Laak is winning the standup battle so far.
Nixon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nixon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laak swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slapping leg kick lands for Laak.
Nixon wants to clinch.
Laak bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nixon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Laak takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nixon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nixon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laak swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Laak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nixon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon throws out a powerful jab.
Laak connects with a jab.
Nixon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laak. Laak obviously looking to wear him down.
Laak moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Laak throws a wild body kick that Nixon sees coming a mile off.
Dynamite Nixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nixon clinches.
Nixon wants to stall.
A short left from Laak.
Laak is trying to maintain a safe position but Nixon gets an underhook and turns Laak into the cage.
Laak throws a punch but it's blocked by Nixon.
Laak trying to control the position but instead, Nixon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Laak into the cage.
Laak tries a knee to the head but Nixon blocks it.
Nixon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nixon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nixon lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Nixon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nixon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Laak counters with an outside leg kick.
Nixon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nixon wants to clinch.
Nixon throws a lazy right hand but Laak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nixon forces Laak back against the cage and clinches.
Nixon has hold of one of Laak's legs. Laak is fighting the takedown attempt but Nixon gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Laak wants to sweep but no luck.
Dynamite Nixon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nixon throws a big elbow that misses.
Laak keeping moving, preventing Nixon from controlling successfully.
Laak pushes Nixon off and scrambles back to his feet.
Nixon catches Laak with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Laak 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Laak avoids the body shot from Nixon.
Laak lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Laak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nixon.
Nixon wants to clinch.
Laak pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nixon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laak throws out the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nixon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Laak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nixon.
Nixon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Laak defends it nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Laak.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nixon staying out of range there.
Nixon feints a jab promting Laak to slip. Nixon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Laak slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Laak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nixon manages to avoid it.
Nixon with a nice cross.
Nixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Laak.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nixon instigates a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Laak takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Laak gets through Nixon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nixon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Laak tries a knee to the head but Nixon blocks it.
Laak avoiding damage as Nixon throws knees to the body.
Nixon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nixon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Laak.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eric Laak.
I think Laak has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Eric Laak!
Eric Laak bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boudreaux Godeaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Distacio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Godeaux comes to the cage accompanied by Battle Ready. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
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165 lbs
25 - 11 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
26 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Boudreaux Godeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Distacio!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Distacio lands a slapping body shot.
Godeaux is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Godeaux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Distacio catches Godeaux with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice straight punches there by Distacio. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Distacio.
Distacio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Harry Distacio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Distacio.
Distacio throws a predictable looking body shot
and Godeaux counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Distacio cracks Godeaux with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Distacio misses with a hook
and Godeaux counters with a left to the body.
A punch combination from Godeaux misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Distacio - that will leave a mark!
Distacio is trying hard to land a takedown here. Godeaux sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Distacio scores with a nice strike.
Nice defenses there by Godeaux.
Godeaux moves away from the strike by Distacio.
Distacio scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Distacio is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Distacio connects with a solid leg kick.
Distacio's corner calls for a 1-2. Distacio obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Godeaux takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Distacio takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Harry Distacio has been cut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Distacio.
Godeaux has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Distacio.
A low kick from Distacio is predictable there
and Godeaux counters with a nice body shot.
A slow jab from Distacio misses its intended target.
Distacio feints and then cracks Godeaux's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Godeaux down.
Distacio shoots in but no luck this time.
Boudreaux Godeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Distacio.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid body kick from Distacio.
Distacio defending well as Godeaux loads up on a big left hand.
Distacio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Godeaux.
Distacio misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Distacio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Godeaux tries to move into range but Distacio moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Godeaux is looking to slow Distacio down with leg kicks.
A low kick from Distacio misses
enabling Godeaux to counter with a crisp jab.
Godeaux throws a body punch but Distacio moves out of range.
Distacio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Distacio thumps Godeaux with a low kick.
Distacio cracks a nice hook into Godeaux's ribs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Godeaux.
Distacio throws a half hearted mid kick.
Godeaux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Godeaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Distacio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Distacio just misses with a punch to the body.
Godeaux closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Distacio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Distacio looks to land a combination but Godeaux avoids it well.
Distacio misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Godeaux counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Distacio's guard now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Distacio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Distacio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Godeaux is one step ahead 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!
Godeaux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Godeaux postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Distacio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Distacio has his foot on Godeaux's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Godeaux works his way back into a safe position though.
Godeaux postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Distacio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Godeaux manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Distacio not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Distacio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Godeaux tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Godeaux preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Distacio won't allow Godeaux to sweep him here.
Godeaux is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Godeaux throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Distacio trying to hold on to Godeaux's head to control him but Godeaux postures up.
Godeaux thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Distacio tries to get to full guard but Godeaux has control of the leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Distacio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Godeaux looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Distacio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Distacio's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Godeaux moves away from the strike by Distacio.
Distacio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Godeaux needs to keep his hands up - Distacio had a free shot at his head there.
Distacio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Distacio has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Distacio cracks Godeaux with an open hand slap.
Godeaux throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Godeaux takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Distacio fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Distacio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Distacio connects with a leg kick. Godeaux looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Distacio.
It looks like Boudreaux Godeaux has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Godeaux moves out of range of the strikes.
Distacio connects with a good right hand that stumbles Godeaux. Godeaux circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Godeaux on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godeaux moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Godeaux doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Godeaux misses the shot to the body.
Distacio swings for the body but Godeaux moves out of range.
Distacio works the jab nicely.
Godeaux is rocked!
Godeaux shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Distacio as he avoids it easily.
Godeaux fails to land with a series of punches.
Godeaux on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oh Godeaux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Distacio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Godeaux circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Distacio. Godeaux falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Distacio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harry Distacio!
Harry Distacio decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brian Maddox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Solomon Obasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Obasi has chosen Overkill as his entrance music. Brian Maddox is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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157 lbs
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35
148 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Maddox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 20 - 1, fighting out of New York, Solomon Obasi!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maddox missing with a left hand there. Obasi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Obasi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maddox.
Obasi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maddox checks it well.
Maddox lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Maddox feints and as Obasi raises his hands in defense, Maddox changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Maddox might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maddox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Obasi is keeping the position for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Maddox's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Obasi is looking for a triangle but Maddox pushes his legs off easily.
Maddox working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Obasi's head.
Obasi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maddox can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Maddox throwing strikes from guard but Obasi blocks nicely.
Maddox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Obasi is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Obasi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maddox controls from within his opponent's guard.
Maddox trying to control but Obasi is working from the bottom.
Brian Maddox has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Obasi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Obasi.
Maddox throws an off balance right hand
and Obasi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Maddox controlling Obasi's posture.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obasi passes Maddox's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Maddox trying to control from the bottom.
Obasi is working for a kimura but Maddox is defending it quite comfortably.
Maddox is trying to control but Obasi passes into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obasi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Obasi looking to control but instead Maddox has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Maddox moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Maddox trying to control the position here.
Maddox controls Obasi momentarily but Obasi frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maddox looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maddox is working hard here to advance position.
Obasi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maddox is keeping the position for now.
Obasi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maddox controls Obasi momentarily but Obasi frees himself.
Maddox lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Obasi!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maddox landing strikes from the mount.
Maddox looking to finish Obasi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Obasi!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Maddox dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Maddox lets loose with a powerful body kick. Obasi will feel that in the morning.
Maddox scores with a leg kick.
Maddox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obasi.
Obasi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maddox on the side of the head.
Obasi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Obasi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maddox chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Obasi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maddox throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maddox fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Obasi checks it well.
Obasi misses with a body kick.
Obasi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maddox can pounce on him.
Good leg kick by Obasi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Obasi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maddox throws a leg kick that misses.
Obasi shoots in looking for a takedown. Maddox tries to sprawl out of it but Obasi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maddox manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Maddox closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox lands a right hand.
Maddox is pressed up against the cage. Obasi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maddox down to the mat. Maddox avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Obasi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maddox is out of range and Obasi settles back down.
Maddox scores with a takedown into Obasi's guard.
Maddox controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brian Maddox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maddox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Obasi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maddox got a little sloppy there for a moment and Obasi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maddox has managed to get both his arms back between Obasi's legs - danger averted.
Maddox wants to control from the top but Obasi keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obasi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maddox can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Obasi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Maddox!
Obasi avoids the attempt from Maddox to control.
Maddox is looking to improve his position but Obasi isn't that keen on the idea.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maddox tries to hold on but Obasi postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obasi wants to take Maddox's back here but Maddox is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Obasi can't control as he wanted to and Maddox manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Maddox trying to hold on to Obasi's head to control him but Obasi postures up.
Maddox keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Maddox is looking to control Obasi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maddox avoid being mounted?
Obasi is stalling here. Maddox is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Obasi seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Maddox has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Obasi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maddox wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maddox cracks Obasi with a big elbow.
Obasi is trying to get back to half guard.
Obasi on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Obasi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Maddox trying to control here.
Maddox is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Obasi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Obasi's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obasi can't escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maddox scores with punches and elbows.
Maddox wants to control but Obasi is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Maddox dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Maddox throws a leg kick which misses Obasi's front leg but catches the back leg as Obasi tries to avoid it.
Maddox doesn't manage to clinch there - Obasi circles away.
Maddox throws a lazy right hand but Obasi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maddox connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A combination from Maddox does no damage.
A punch combination from Maddox misses.
Obasi throws a solid leg kick but Maddox takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Obasi.
Obasi wants to land a leg kick but Maddox is out of range.
Maddox misses with a low kick.
Maddox throws a leg kick but Obasi moved away.
Obasi blocks a jab.
Obasi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maddox was well out of range. Poor timing from Obasi.
Obasi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Obasi connects with a leg kick. Maddox looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Maddox blocks a leg kick.
Obasi throws a head kick but Maddox moves out of range.
Obasi is looking to clinch but Maddox is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maddox. Obasi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obasi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maddox scores with a punch to the head.
Some wild striking there from Maddox.
Obasi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Obasi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maddox.
Maddox misses with a low kick.
Obasi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Maddox misses with a kick to the body.
Obasi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maddox on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Obasi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
No luck for Obasi with that takedown attempt.
Maddox misses with a low kick.
Maddox scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brian Maddox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obasi staying out of range there.
Maddox thows a body shot but no joy.
Obasi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maddox changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brian Maddox is winning the standup battle so far.
Maddox misses with a low kick.
Maddox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obasi.
Obasi throws a leg kick which misses Maddox's front leg but catches the back leg as Maddox tries to avoid it.
Maddox takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Solomon Obasi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Obasi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maddox.
Maddox tries to close the distance and clinch but Obasi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maddox jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Maddox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Obasi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maddox fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A solid body kick from Obasi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maddox tries to clinch up.
Obasi wants to land a leg kick but Maddox is out of range.
Maddox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obasi.
Maddox closes the distance and clinches.
Maddox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Obasi backwards.
Obasi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Obasi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Maddox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obasi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Maddox stalls.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maddox.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maddox has a couple of punches blocked by Obasi.
Obasi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Maddox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maddox 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Maddox!
An out of breath Brian Maddox thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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