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Tradition LIII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Normandy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Cristiano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ronaldo Cristiano is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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137 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Normandy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronaldo Cristiano!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cristiano shoots in looking for a takedown but Normandy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cristiano's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cristiano stuffs the takedown.
Normandy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cristiano tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Normandy is in Cristiano's guard.
Normandy wants to control from the top but Cristiano keeps moving.
Normandy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Normandy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Normandy trying to control but Cristiano is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Normandy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cristiano looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cristiano looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cristiano!
Normandy is trying to buck Cristiano off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Normandy struggling a bit here.
Cristiano decides to stand back up. Cristiano steps back and let's Normandy get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Normandy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cristiano napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cristiano throws Normandy to one side and escapes!
Normandy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cristiano in his tracks.
Normandy takes a swing at Cristiano's ribcage but misses.
Cristiano slaps away a takedown attempt from Normandy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Normandy.
Normandy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Normandy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Normandy misses with a head kick.
Cristiano tries to counter with a clinch but Normandy shakes him off and moves away.
Normandy looks to throw the jab but Cristiano is out of range.
Normandy stuffs the takedown.
Normandy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Normandy lands a jab.
Cristiano shoots in but no luck this time.
Cristiano looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Normandy misses with a body kick.
Normandy has a takedown stuffed.
Cristiano dives in and grabs Normandy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Normandy pushes down on Cristiano's head and hops out.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Normandy - that will leave a mark!
Cristiano throws a front kick that sends Normandy stumbling back into the cage.
Normandy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Normandy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cristiano on the side of the head.
Normandy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cristiano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Normandy delivers a nice body kick.
James Normandy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cristiano shoots in but Normandy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cristiano takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Normandy!
Normandy connects with a body shot that sends Cristiano's belly button to the back.
Normandy shoots in for a takedown but Cristiano shows good takedown defense.
Normandy explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cristiano tries for a takedown but Normandy circles away easily
and Normandy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Normandy lands a nice shot that snaps Cristiano's head back.
Cristiano shoots in for a takedown but Normandy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Normandy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Normandy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Normandy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cristiano wants to stand and escape but Normandy is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Normandy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
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!
Normandy 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.
Normandy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cristiano is keeping the position for now.
Cristiano is trying to control the position but Normandy postures up.
Normandy pushing down on Cristiano's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Normandy content to control rather than advance.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Normandy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Normandy.
Cristiano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Normandy could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Normandy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cristiano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Normandy defends it nicely.
Normandy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cristiano can do to turn this around?
Normandy scores with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Normandy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Normandy throws a head kick that misses.
Ronaldo Cristiano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cristiano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Normandy.
Normandy tests Cristiano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Normandy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Normandy scores with a body shot.
Cristiano has a takedown stuffed.
Cristiano is breathing heavily.
Cristiano looks to land a body kick but Normandy moved away.
Normandy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cristiano sprawls and moves away.
James Normandy is winning the standup battle so far.
Normandy fails with a takedown attempt.
Normandy stuffs the takedown attempt from Cristiano. Cristiano gets slowly back to his feet.
James Normandy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Cristiano.
Normandy thumps Cristiano with a low kick.
Normandy has a takedown stuffed.
Cristiano dodges the punch combination from Normandy.
Cristiano tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Normandy throws a right and a left that Cristiano avoids nicely.
Normandy scores with a body shot.
Normandy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cristiano blocks a head kick by Normandy.
Cristiano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cristiano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cristiano has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cristiano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Cristiano.
Cristiano putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Normandy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cristiano scores a nice knee to the body.
Cristiano landing knees to the head.
Cristiano lands a right hand.
Normandy tries to stall but Cristiano uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cristiano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Normandy backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Normandy is trying to maintain a safe position but Cristiano gets an underhook and turns Normandy into the cage.
Cristiano lands a knee to the body.
Good body shot from Cristiano.
Cristiano scores a nice knee to the body.
Cristiano landing knees to the body.
Normandy blocks an uppercut.
Normandy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Normandy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Cristiano has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cristiano lands with a short shot to the head.
Normandy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ronaldo Cristiano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cristiano putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Normandy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cristiano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Normandy misses with a punch to the body.
Cristiano tries to work over Normandy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Normandy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cristiano to keep the fight standing.
Cristiano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Normandy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cristiano fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Normandy scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Normandy.
Normandy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Normandy sets himself, and Cristiano steps forward looking for the clinch! Normandy avoids it this time.
Normandy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Normandy lands in his opponent's guard.
Cristiano scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Normandy gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cristiano counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cristiano.
Cristiano connects with a knee to the head.
Cristiano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Normandy avoids it.
Nice body punch from Normandy.
Nice body punch from Normandy - that landed with a thud.
Normandy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
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 James Normandy 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. This is the final round!
Cristiano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Normandy.
Cristiano tries to clinch up.
Normandy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Normandy misses with a takedown attempt - Cristiano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No joy there for Normandy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cristiano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cristiano dives in for a single leg takedown but Normandy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Normandy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cristiano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cristiano walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Normandy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Normandy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Normandy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cristiano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Normandy circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cristiano tries to close the distance and clinch but Normandy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Normandy digs a good hook to Cristiano's body.
A punch lands to the side of Cristiano 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cristiano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Normandy fails to land.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Cristiano.
Normandy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Normandy tries to pull guard but Cristiano forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Normandy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cristiano unloads a knee to the mid-section. Normandy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cristiano with a knee to the head.
Normandy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cristiano misses with a body punch.
Normandy swings wildly with an uppercut but Cristiano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Cristiano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ronaldo Cristiano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Cristiano.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cristiano works on Normandy's body with a couple of short punches.
Normandy misses with the head strike.
Cristiano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Normandy misses with some punches.
Normandy lands a left hand.
Normandy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cristiano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cristiano throws an elbow that misses.
Normandy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cristiano misses with a punch on the inside.
Cristiano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Normandy avoids it.
Normandy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cristiano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Normandy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Normandy misses with a kick to the body.
Cristiano steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Normandy.
Normandy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Normandy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cristiano back to the cage. Normandy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cristiano is looking to clinch but Normandy is avoiding it.
Normandy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cristiano looks for a takedown but Normandy sprawls well.
Normandy throws a head kick that misses.
Cristiano goes for a double leg but Normandy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Normandy continues to drive forward.
Normandy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cristiano tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Normandy is in Cristiano's guard.
Cristiano pushes Normandy off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cristiano tries to clinch but Normandy is having none of it.
Normandy lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cristiano has a takedown stuffed.
Normandy lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Normandy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Normandy.
Cristiano closes the distance and clinches.
Cristiano lands an elbow that stopped Normandy in his tracks for a moment.
Cristiano presses Normandy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cristiano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Normandy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Normandy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cristiano lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Normandy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cristiano lands a body punch.
Cristiano lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that's the end of the fight!
James Normandy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Normandy, 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Normandy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shamkhalaev comes to the cage accompanied by CoCo (MAKJ Remix) - O.T. Genasis. The key to victory for Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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163 lbs
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165 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Counter fighter
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronaldo Faber!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shamkhalaev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Faber is pushing Shamkhalaev up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Faber doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamkhalaev lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Ronaldo Faber has been cut.
Faber tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shamkhalaev smiles and moves away.
Shamkhalaev defending well as Faber loads up on a big left hand.
Decent striking displayed by Faber there.
Faber looks to throw the jab but Shamkhalaev is out of range.
Faber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Faber throws a right hand that misses
and Shamkhalaev counters with a nice uppercut.
Shamkhalaev is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Faber misses the target.
Faber misses with a body shot
and Shamkhalaev counters with a left to the body.
Faber circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shamkhalaev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Faber manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Faber tries to counter it with a takedown but Shamkhalaev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shamkhalaev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber misses with a looping left.
Faber shoots in and bounces Shamkhalaev off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Shamkhalaev is looking to stand back up but Faber counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Shamkhalaev.
Faber seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shamkhalaev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Faber sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shamkhalaev defending well though.
Shamkhalaev is looking to escape.
Faber trying to control from half guard but Shamkhalaev is working away.
Faber thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamkhalaev is trying to stand up here but Faber is controlling him well.
Faber stalling.
Shamkhalaev is trying to stand up here but Faber is controlling him well.
Faber slows the pace down in half guard.
Faber tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shamkhalaev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber wants to work for an arm triangle but Shamkhalaev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Faber seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shamkhalaev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Faber has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Brutal Force Training. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Faber is looking to advance position but Shamkhalaev won't allow it.
Shamkhalaev is trying to stand up here but Faber is controlling him well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shamkhalaev tries to clinch up.
Shamkhalaev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Faber.
Shamkhalaev doesn't manage to clinch there - Faber circles away.
Shamkhalaev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Faber, pushing him back against the cage.
Shamkhalaev lands an elbow just above Faber 's eye.
Faber breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamkhalaev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shamkhalaev wants to clinch up but Faber keeps it at a distance.
Faber has a takedown stuffed.
Shamkhalaev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Faber shoots for a takedown but Shamkhalaev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Faber.
Shamkhalaev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shamkhalaev avoids the body shot from Faber.
Shamkhalaev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Faber avoids a wild elbow strike from Shamkhalaev.
Faber tries to throw a body punch but Shamkhalaev avoids it by throwing Faber back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Faber misses with a punch on the inside.
Faber avoids a wild elbow strike from Shamkhalaev.
A short uppercut from Shamkhalaev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Faber misses with a punch on the inside.
Faber blocks an elbow strike.
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 Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ronaldo Faber's cut.
That's time! Shamkhalaev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Faber keeps the fight on the outside.
Shamkhalaev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Faber decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Faber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shamkhalaev keeps working.
Faber seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Shamkhalaev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shamkhalaev tries to get out of the position.
Faber not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faber is working for a kimura but Shamkhalaev is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shamkhalaev wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamkhalaev is defending against the submission attempts here by Faber.
Faber 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.
Faber stops Shamkhalaev from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Faber moves into full mount! Shamkhalaev won't be happy about that!
Faber won't let Shamkhalaev get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Faber throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Faber misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Faber can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shamkhalaev is looking to escape.
Faber thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber unloads with some shots from mount but Shamkhalaev bucks and avoids them well.
Faber looking to finish Shamkhalaev with some ground and pound. This is bad for Shamkhalaev!
Shamkhalaev trying desperately to get to his feet.
Faber cracks Shamkhalaev with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
It looks like Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev has been cut.
Faber working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Shamkhalaev turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Faber off and cradles Shamkhalaev's limp body as Faber celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Ronaldo Faber!
Ronaldo Faber decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sirus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Don Wilson struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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144 lbs
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148 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sirus Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Don Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson throws a head kick that misses
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Wilson will be more careful next time no doubt.
A head kick from Wilson lands but Jones takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Wilson.
Wilson throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Wilson moved out of range nicely.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jones misses with a shot to the body
and Wilson counters with a big head kick but Jones shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jones throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wilson counters with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilson.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilson dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Wilson throws a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilson misses with a looping left.
Wilson throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Wilson misses with a head kick.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Wilson manages to avoid it.
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones misses with a double jab
and Wilson counters with a head kick. That will keep Jones thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wilson throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Wilson misses with a head kick.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Wilson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wilson walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wilson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wilson takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Wilson manages to avoid it.
Wilson lands with a slapping head kick.
Jones stalks Wilson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wilson's face. Wilson staggers backwards, shaken.
Wilson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
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!
Wilson ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wilson lands a head kick. Jones smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wilson misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones lands with a hook. Wilson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Don Wilson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wilson misses with a head kick.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses.
Wilson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones cracks Wilson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Wilson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Don Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones lands a jab to the head.
Wilson misses with a head kick.
Wilson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wilson is rocked!
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wilson is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jones swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A lazy body kick from Wilson
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Wilson scores with a head kick. Jones tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
Jones drops Wilson with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Wilson! Jones dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sirus Jones!
A relieved looking Sirus Jones thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryo Yoshida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randolph Balabbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randolph Balabbo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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181 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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26
184 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryo Yoshida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Randolph Balabbo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balabbo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yoshida is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Balabbo's half guard.
Yoshida thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Balabbo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yoshida wants to work for an arm triangle but Balabbo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Balabbo wants to improve his position but Yoshida is controlling well.
Yoshida 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.
Balabbo is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida throwing shots but Balabbo is blocking nicely.
Balabbo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yoshida. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yoshida is looking for a kimura but Balabbo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yoshida to get the leverage.
Balabbo is looking for a sweep. Yoshida is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida wants to work for an arm triangle but Balabbo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Yoshida is looking for a kimura but Balabbo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yoshida to get the leverage.
Balabbo tries to roll over but Yoshida keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yoshida 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! Balabbo is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryo Yoshida!
After winning the bout, Ryo Yoshida 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Modus Ponens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Batty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batty has chosen I've seen things you people wouldn't believe... as his entrance music. Roy Batty has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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192 lbs
2 - 1 - 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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Modus Ponens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roy Batty!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ponens on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Modus Ponens has been cut.
Ponens walks into a straight right hand from Batty.
Batty just misses with a punch to the body.
Batty's corner calls for a 1-2. Batty obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Batty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ponens was well out of range. Poor timing from Batty.
Ponens seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Batty fails with a takedown attempt.
Ponens thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Batty if he has to take too many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponens closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Batty looks to land a right hand but Ponens moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batty dodges the punch combination from Ponens.
A jab from Batty does it's job there.
Ponens lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Batty has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ponens tries to clinch up but Batty circles away and keeps his distance.
Ponens shoots in and drives through. Batty sprawls well.
Ponens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Batty.
Roy Batty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ponens takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Batty lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ponens at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponens's corner calls for a 1-2. Ponens obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Batty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ponens seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A big right from Batty misses.
Batty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Batty misses with a looping right.
Batty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Batty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ponens moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Batty. Ponens does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Batty tries to get set, Ponens tries to push him back and clinch up but Batty manages to avoid the attempt.
Batty looks to score with a jab to the body but Ponens is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Batty. Ponens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Batty swings widly with a right hand
and Ponens moves into the clinch.
Ponens throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ponens creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Batty's defenses.
Batty tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ponens lands a nice elbow.
Ponens presses Batty against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ponens lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ponens doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Batty blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Batty misses with some punches.
Ponens lands an uppercut.
Batty can't find room to land a body shot as Ponens controls the action.
Batty looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Batty swings wildly with an uppercut but Ponens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ponens lands an elbow inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ponens misses with an elbow over the top.
Ponens lands a body shot.
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!
Ponens scores with a hook to the body.
Ponens is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Batty is defending well for now.
Good body shot from Ponens.
Ponens tries for a takedown but Batty manages to get underhooks.
Batty is trying to stall.
Batty misses with a punch to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ponens.
Ponens blocks an uppercut.
Ponens throws an elbow but it misses.
Ponens looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ponens.
Batty scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Batty fails to land.
Ponens lands an elbow inside that Batty shrugs off.
Ponens blocking some punches.
Batty looking to slow down the pace here.
Ponens misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roy Batty will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Modus Ponens'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.
Batty fails with the takedown
and Ponens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ponens ducks under a wild hook from Batty.
Batty scores with a jab to the body.
Batty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ponens was well out of range. Poor timing from Batty.
Ponens fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Batty is out of range.
Batty looks to throw the jab but Ponens is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponens takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Batty misses with a body shot
and Ponens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ponens misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ponens was well out of range. Poor timing from Batty.
Ponens tries to counter by clinching up but Batty breaks away and moves out of range.
Batty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ponens.
A low kick from Ponens misses
and Batty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ponens jabs Batty right on the nose. Batty blinks but takes it well.
Batty dives in for a single leg takedown but Ponens sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Batty throws an overhand right that lands on Ponens's shoulder, as Ponens tries to avoid the shot.
As Batty tries to get set, Ponens tries to push him back and clinch up but Batty manages to avoid the attempt.
Batty lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Batty swings widly with a right hand
and Ponens holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ponens tries to land knees in the clinch but Batty avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batty taking a breather.
Stalling in the clinch from Batty.
Ponens doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ponens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ponens lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ponens misses with an elbow strike.
Batty avoids a wild elbow strike from Ponens.
Ponens looking for a takedown.
A short right from Batty.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batty takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ponens lands an elbow just above Batty 's eye.
Batty blocks the elbow strike.
Ponens lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ponens struggles to land a body shot inside as Batty controls his hands.
Ponens creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Batty's defenses.
Batty blocks an elbow strike from Ponens.
Ponens throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Batty avoids the elbow strike from Ponens, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponens throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ponens lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Ponens.
Ponens lands an elbow just above Batty 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ponens.
Batty can't find room to land a body shot as Ponens controls the action.
Batty avoids the elbow strike from Ponens, against the cage.
Ponens misses with a hook from the clinch.
Batty swings wildly with an uppercut but Ponens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batty scores with a hook to the body.
Ponens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ponens looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ponens lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Batty has clasped his hands together around Ponens's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batty trying to control the position but Ponens is working away.
Ponens is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batty tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Batty tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Batty in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Ponens is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roy Batty!
After winning the bout, Roy Batty 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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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 Shamil Abdurahimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abdurahimov has chosen Michael Jackson - Thriller as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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25
260 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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243 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Mir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shamil Abdurahimov!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdurahimov misses with a jab, cross combination.
No luck for Mir with that takedown attempt.
Abdurahimov is looking for the big counter here.
Mir fails with the takedown
and Abdurahimov counters with a series of strikes. Mir will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mir misses with a takedown attempt
and Mir takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Mir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mir is breathing heavily.
Mir has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mir there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Frank Mir has been cut.
Abdurahimov lands a lovely overhand right.
Mir is rocked!
Abdurahimov plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Mir swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Mir face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shamil Abdurahimov!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Shamil Abdurahimov made sure he mentioned Mohito Fightwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunji Koizumi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Gunji Koizumi was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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26
196 lbs
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193 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunji Koizumi!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson has a takedown stuffed.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wilson or perhaps it was just good defense by Koizumi, which made it look bad.
Koizumi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wilson is defended easily by Koizumi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koizumi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Koizumi throws a body punch but Wilson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koizumi throws the kick towards the body but Wilson avoids it.
Koizumi tries to clinch up.
Koizumi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koizumi drives through with a takedown into Wilson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Koizumi working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Koizumi controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson wants to stand but Koizumi is controlling the position.
Koizumi 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.
Koizumi forces his way into half guard.
Koizumi is trying to control. Wilson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Koizumi is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Wilson reverses the position - he's now on top in Koizumi's guard.
Koizumi lands some strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wilson postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gunji Koizumi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson avoids the head kick by Koizumi.
Wilson staying out of range there.
Wilson looks for the body kick but Koizumi saw that one coming.
Wilson moves out of range as Koizumi throws a body kick.
Wilson attempts a counter takedown but Koizumi avoids it well and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Wilson.
Wilson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Koizumi counters with a takedown into side control.
Koizumi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wilson's legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Koizumi asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Wilson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Koizumi on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson prevents Koizumi from moving into mount.
Wilson is trying to buck Koizumi off.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Koizumi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Koizumi prevents Wilson from escaping the position.
Koizumi 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.
Koizumi tries for a kimura but Wilson is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Koizumi tries for a kimura but Wilson is defending well.
Koizumi scoring with punches from side control.
Koizumi throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Koizumi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wilson's legs.
Koizumi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilson sneaks out the side door and pushes Koizumi away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No luck for Wilson with that takedown attempt.
Wilson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Koizumi to the ground. Wilson is now in Koizumi's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunji Koizumi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Koizumi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wilson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Koizumi sprawls and moves away.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Koizumi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Koizumi tries to clinch
and Wilson counters with a single leg into guard. Koizumi didn't expect that.
Wilson throws a big elbow that misses.
Koizumi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Koizumi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Koizumi looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Wilson is defending well. Koizumi quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Wilson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Koizumi celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gunji Koizumi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Randall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Moleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moleman has chosen Jay-Z - Run This Town as his entrance music. Hans Moleman acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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180 lbs
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172 lbs
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Randall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hans Moleman!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randall on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Moleman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Randall under the eye.
Moleman connects with a crisp jab.
Moleman lands with an uppercut that bounces Randall off the cage and back into range.
Randall takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Randall takes one to the side of the head.
Moleman connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Jason Randall has been cut.
Moleman scores with a jab to the body.
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!
A left and a right from Moleman both land. Nice combination.
Randall is rocked!
Crack! Moleman connects with the perfect overhand right and Randall falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Moleman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hans Moleman!
After the big win, Hans Moleman made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Namunamu Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Brakeley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kosta Gatsalov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brakeley comes to the cage accompanied by Woke up this Morning. Kosta Gatsalov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Brakeley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kosta Gatsalov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatsalov misses with a head kick.
Gatsalov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brakeley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gatsalov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brakeley counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Kosta Gatsalov has been cut.
Brakeley misses with a hook to the body
and Brakeley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brakeley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gatsalov.
Brakeley avoids the body shot from Gatsalov.
Brakeley feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gatsalov tried to score with a low kick but Brakeley checks it.
Gatsalov throws a nice outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Brakeley.
Gatsalov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brakeley moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatsalov throws a looping overhand right but Brakeley ducks down to avoid it.
Brakeley takes a swing at Gatsalov's ribcage but misses.
Gatsalov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brakeley.
Gatsalov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brakeley with a body shot.
Brakeley is looking to slow Gatsalov down with leg kicks.
We've been informed that Gatsalov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Brakeley lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brakeley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brakeley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gatsalov.
Gatsalov throws out a loose jab but Brakeley uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Brakeley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brakeley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gatsalov circles away quickly and effectively.
Brakeley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gatsalov throws the left hand but Brakeley avoids the punch easily.
Brakeley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brakeley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brakeley throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gatsalov.
A little jabbing left from Gatsalov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gatsalov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gatsalov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gatsalov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gatsalov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gatsalov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brakeley moves away.
Brakeley tried to counter with a leg kick but Gatsalov avoided it.
Gatsalov digs a good hook to Brakeley's body.
Michael Brakeley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brakeley throws a leg kick which misses Gatsalov's front leg but catches the back leg as Gatsalov tries to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brakeley. Gatsalov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gatsalov tried to score with a low kick but Brakeley checks it.
Gatsalov scores with a leg kick.
Gatsalov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brakeley rather than just go for the knockout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gatsalov!
Gatsalov takes a swing at Brakeley's ribcage but misses.
Brakeley moves out of range of the strikes.
Brakeley throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Gatsalov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brakeley looks to throw the jab but Gatsalov is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley misses the shot to the body.
Brakeley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brakeley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gatsalov.
Gatsalov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brakeley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gatsalov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brakeley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gatsalov.
Gatsalov avoids the body shot from Brakeley.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gatsalov.
Gatsalov blocks a jab.
Gatsalov misses with a looping left.
Brakeley lands with a cross.
Brakeley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gatsalov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brakeley moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brakeley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brakeley swings for the body but Gatsalov moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatsalov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gatsalov throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Gatsalov.
Brakeley lands an overhand right.
That has opened up Kosta Gatsalov's cut even more.
Gatsalov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Gatsalov lands with an uppercut that bounces Brakeley off the cage and back into range.
Gatsalov scores with a jab. Brakeley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gatsalov keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Gatsalov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brakeley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Gatsalov misses its intended target.
Brakeley swings for the body but Gatsalov moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Gatsalov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brakeley lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brakeley.
Brakeley misses with a hook. Gatsalov ducked under it nicely.
Gatsalov thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Brakeley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kosta Gatsalov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gatsalov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gatsalov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brakeley.
Gatsalov connects with an inside leg kick.
Gatsalov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brakeley.
Brakeley throws a right hand that Gatsalov ducks under and follows up with a left that Gatsalov also avoids with ease.
Gatsalov loads up on a big right hand but Brakeley slips the punch.
Gatsalov loads up on a big right hand but Brakeley slips the punch.
Gatsalov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brakeley feints and then cracks Gatsalov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gatsalov down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatsalov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gatsalov throws a hook to the side of Brakeley's head but Brakeley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Brakeley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brakeley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gatsalov. Brakeley shrugs it off though.
Brakeley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Gatsalov blocks the leg kick.
Brakeley misses with a body shot.
Brakeley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brakeley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gatsalov looks to score with a jab to the body but Brakeley is just out of range.
A jab from Brakeley finds it's way through Gatsalov's defenses.
Brakeley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gatsalov on the side of the head.
Brakeley lands a really nice looking cross but Gatsalov seems unphased.
Brakeley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brakeley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gatsalov under the eye.
The cut above Kosta Gatsalov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Brakeley lands with a good body shot.
Gatsalov looks to land a combination but Brakeley avoids it well.
It looks like Brakeley has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Gatsalov connects with a single shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brakeley does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Brakeley lands a lovely overhand right.
Brakeley looks to score with a jab to the body but Gatsalov is just out of range.
Gatsalov checks a leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Gatsalov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Brakeley has got the better of the exchanges.
Brakeley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brakeley misses with a leg kick
and Gatsalov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brakeley thinking.
Brakeley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gatsalov.
Brakeley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gatsalov.
Gatsalov throws a head kick but Brakeley moves out of range.
Brakeley slips under a jab.
Brakeley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Brakeley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gatsalov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gatsalov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley digs a good body shot into Gatsalov's ribs.
A shot to the body from Brakeley misses
and Gatsalov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Brakeley stuns Gatsalov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brakeley lands with a straight right. Gatsalov didn't see that one coming.
Kosta Gatsalov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Gatsalov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gatsalov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brakeley was well out of range. Poor timing from Gatsalov.
Gatsalov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brakeley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brakeley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brakeley thows a leg kick but Gatsalov checks it
and Gatsalov counters with a low kick, right behind Brakeley 's knee.
Gatsalov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Michael Brakeley is winning the standup battle so far.
Brakeley misses with a wild body shot.
Gatsalov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Gatsalov misses with a straight left.
Gatsalov scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gatsalov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brakeley lands with a good body shot.
Brakeley lands with a shot to the body.
Brakeley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gatsalov at a distance.
Brakeley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gatsalov blocks a leg kick.
Brakeley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brakeley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Brakeley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
You can see that Gatsalov has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Brakeley lands a jab.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kosta Gatsalov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Michael Brakeley!
A less than humble Michael Brakeley misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew McGinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Hate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harry Hate will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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219 lbs
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218 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matthew McGinn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Hate!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hate scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Matthew McGinn has been cut.
McGinn moves into range and clinches up with Hate.
Our sources have told us that McGinn has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
McGinn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hate's face.
McGinn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hate is looking to break free of the clinch but McGinn has double underhooks.
McGinn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hate looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McGinn connects with a knee to the head.
McGinn lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Harry Hate has been cut.
Hate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGinn landing knees to the head.
Hate avoiding damage as McGinn throws knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGinn with a knee to the head.
McGinn lands a nice elbow.
Hate is rocked!
McGinn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hate's face.
Hate is still on wobbly legs! Can McGinn finish him?
McGinn creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Hate! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for McGinn.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthew McGinn!
After winning the bout, Matthew McGinn 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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