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DFC Sin City 15 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tobias Lazlo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lazlo comes into the arena with Stronger by Kanye West blaring out of the sound system. Roberto Sanchez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tobias Lazlo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Roberto Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez tries to clinch there but Lazlo circles away.
Sanchez moves in looking to clinch but Lazlo pushes him off.
Sanchez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lazlo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanchez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sanchez obliges.
Sanchez stops a takedown attempt from Lazlo.
Sanchez with a knee to the head.
It looks like Tobias Lazlo has been cut.
Sanchez gets underhooks to prevent Lazlo's takedown attempt.
Lazlo wants to take the fight to the mat but Sanchez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobias Lazlo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez working Lazlo over with knees to the body.
Lazlo is breathing heavily.
Lazlo wants a takedown.
Sanchez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sanchez landing knees to the head.
Sanchez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lazlo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've been hearing reports that Lazlo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sanchez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Sanchez.
Sanchez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sanchez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lazlo's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez working Lazlo over with knees to the body.
Sanchez lands a knee to the head.
Sanchez landing knees to the head.
Sanchez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sanchez landing knees to the head.
Sanchez with a knee to the head.
Sanchez scores a nice knee to the body.
Sanchez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees to the body from Sanchez.
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!
Sanchez working Lazlo over with knees to the body.
Sanchez lands a knee to the body.
Sanchez lands a knee to the head.
Sanchez scores with a knee to the head.
Sanchez crunches a lovely knee into Lazlo's ribcage.
Sanchez lands a knee to the head.
Sanchez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sanchez lands a knee to the head.
Sanchez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez lands a nice knee to the body.
Sanchez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sanchez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sanchez with a knee to the head.
Sanchez lands a knee to the body.
Sanchez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sanchez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lazlo's face.
Sanchez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lazlo's face.
A knee to the head by Sanchez.
Lazlo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lazlo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sanchez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sanchez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sanchez landing knees to the head.
Sanchez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lazlo's face.
Sanchez lands a nice knee to the body.
Sanchez crunches a lovely knee into Lazlo's ribcage.
Lazlo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sanchez after a bit of a struggle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lazlo takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Sanchez.
Sanchez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a good knee to the midsection. Lazlo won't want to take too many of those.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sanchez obliges.
Lazlo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sanchez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lazlo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sanchez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sanchez landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Sanchez.
Knees to the body from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a good knee to the midsection. Lazlo won't want to take too many of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez connects with a knee to the head.
Sanchez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lazlo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sanchez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sanchez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lazlo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanchez with a knee to the head.
Sanchez lands a good knee to the midsection. Lazlo won't want to take too many of those.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanchez connects with a knee to the head.
Sanchez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lazlo's face.
Sanchez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sanchez taking a breather.
Sanchez slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Sanchez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tobias Lazlo's cut.
That's time! Lazlo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lazlo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sanchez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanchez gets a clinch.
Lazlo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sanchez scores a nice knee to the body.
Sanchez connects with a knee to the head.
Sanchez working Lazlo over with knees to the body.
Lazlo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sanchez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sanchez connects with a knee to the head.
Sanchez landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sanchez scores with a knee to the head.
Sanchez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by Sanchez.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanchez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sanchez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lazlo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sanchez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez crunches a lovely knee into Lazlo's ribcage.
Roberto Sanchez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A knee to the head by Sanchez.
Lazlo goes for a takedown attempt but Sanchez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sanchez tries to clinch up.
Roberto Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanchez stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobias Lazlo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez tries to clinch up.
Sanchez darts in and clinches Lazlo up against the cage.
Sanchez crunches a lovely knee into Lazlo's ribcage.
Sanchez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lazlo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sanchez stalling the fight.
Sanchez stops a takedown attempt from Lazlo.
Sanchez working Lazlo over with knees to the body.
Sanchez lands a knee to the head.
Sanchez lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knees in the clinch landing for Sanchez.
Sanchez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lazlo's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lazlo wants the takedown. Sanchez is fighting it off but Lazlo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sanchez's guard against the cage.
Lazlo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lazlo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lazlo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lazlo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sanchez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lazlo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lazlo advances position into side control!
Lazlo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lazlo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lazlo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sanchez, who protects the arm well.
Lazlo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazlo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lazlo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lazlo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sanchez has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lazlo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sanchez defending against the ground and pound.
Lazlo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez regains half guard.
Sanchez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lazlo is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tobias Lazlo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sanchez is looking to clinch.
A leg kick checked by Lazlo.
Sanchez leaves Lazlo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sanchez tries to clinch up but Lazlo circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanchez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lazlo.
Lazlo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobias Lazlo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lazlo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sanchez - the referee stops the clock and Lazlo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sanchez. Lazlo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sanchez moves into range and clinches up with Lazlo.
Sanchez lands a nice knee to the body.
Sanchez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sanchez lands a knee to the head.
Sanchez connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanchez lands a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez stalling in the clinch but Lazlo improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez working Lazlo over with knees to the body.
Lazlo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sanchez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lazlo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sanchez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sanchez obliges.
Sanchez landing knees to the head.
Sanchez gets underhooks to prevent Lazlo's takedown attempt.
Sanchez lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Sanchez.
Sanchez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lazlo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sanchez with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lazlo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sanchez lands a nice knee to the body.
Sanchez with a knee to the head.
Lazlo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sanchez after a bit of a struggle.
Sanchez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sanchez lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazlo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sanchez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sanchez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sanchez working Lazlo over with knees to the body.
Sanchez with a knee to the head.
Sanchez lands a nice knee to the body.
Lazlo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sanchez can't fight it off and eventually Lazlo manages to take the fight to the floor. Sanchez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lazlo throws a big elbow that misses.
Lazlo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sanchez dives on top into guard.
Lazlo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazlo is looking for a triangle but Sanchez pushes his legs off easily.
Lazlo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lazlo tries to get out of the position.
Lazlo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lazlo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sanchez defends well.
Lazlo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanchez is aware though and is defending well.
Lazlo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanchez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanchez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lazlo wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lazlo has his foot on Sanchez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanchez works his way back into a safe position though.
Lazlo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sanchez defends it easily.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lazlo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanchez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanchez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Lazlo is keeping the position.
Lazlo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sanchez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sanchez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Sanchez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bikram Kunwar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxi Smut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maxi Smut will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Counter fighter
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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, Bikram Kunwar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maxi Smut!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kunwar fails with the takedown
and Smut counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheers as Smut lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kunwar doesn't seem phased though.
Smut loads up on a big right hand but Kunwar slips the punch.
Smut lands a jab to the head.
Kunwar is rocked!
Smut darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Kunwar's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Smut before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maxi Smut!
A very excited looking Maxi Smut made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Glenclose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamille Hille (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glenclose's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, White and Nerdy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Glenclose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jamille Hille!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glenclose is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hille's half guard.
Hille is pressing down on Glenclose's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Glenclose 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.
Glenclose drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Glenclose jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Glenclose drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Glenclose seems to have locked his on tight now - Hille screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Glenclose, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Max Glenclose!
A less than humble Max Glenclose misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Jamille Hille stepped up to the mic, saying 'No worries lads, I was just here for the banter eh?'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Schatten. On his way into the cage it seems that Thomas White has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Thomas White seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Hall!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall throws a lazy uppercut
and White makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hall cracks White with an open hand slap.
Hall has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
White fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
White moves out of range as Hall throws a body kick.
White swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
White is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hall scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hall throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hall lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've been told by White's head coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
White throws a jab when Hall was well out of range.
White lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall throws a looping overhand right but White ducks down to avoid it.
White throws a hook to the side of Hall's head but Hall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the liver by Hall. Beautiful body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hall.
Hall takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hall lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hall tries to land a body kick
and White counters with a left to the body.
White with a jab.
Hall throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hall misses with a lunging right hand
enabling White to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Hall misses
and White counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
White scores with a push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White.
Hall misses with an uppercut.
Hall misses with a lunging right hand
and Hall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hall.
Hall delivers a nice body kick.
White takes a shot to the body in his stride.
White connects with a looping right hand.
Hall thows a body kick. White tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hall thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on White if he has to take too many more of those.
Hall swings widly with a right hand
letting White counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall connects with a right hand. White shakes it off.
Hall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
White checks a low kick from Hall.
White delivers a nice body kick.
Hall takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hall 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.
White throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hall checks a leg kick.
Hall is clearly trying to counter these attacks from White with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Hall there.
Hall tries to land a front kick but White steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ryan Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by White there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hall thows a left - swing and a miss!
White swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
White takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That kick from Hall tenderised White's leg. White is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall throws a jab when White was well out of range.
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like White was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hall.
White checks a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hall, as that shot connected.
White closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hall swings for the body but White moves out of range.
White is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hall shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryan Hall will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hall connects with a leg kick. White looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
White avoids the body shot from Hall.
White gets cracked there but stands up to it.
White's corner calls for a 1-2. White obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
White shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
White throws a wild body kick that Hall sees coming a mile off.
White throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall tries to score with a low kick but White moves his leg out of the way.
Hall lands with an uppercut that bounces White off the cage and back into range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether White might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hall tries to work over White's front leg with a kick but White checks it.
White lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hall lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hall finds it's way round the side to connect with White's head.
White 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.
Hall misses with a low kick as White jumps back.
White throws a counter high kick but Hall was just alert enough to avoid it.
White tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hall is able to avoid easily.
Hall sizes up White with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hall misses with a straight left.
Hall lands a right hook to the body.
Nice cross by Hall.
A low kick from Hall is predictable there
and White cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
White lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hall throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall connects with a leg kick. White looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hall misses with a lunging right hand
and White connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall misses with a telegraphed body shot
and White makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hall misses with a right hand
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!
White swings for the body but Hall moves out of range.
White misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Hall does a little dance to reset his feet.
White scores with a kick to the body.
Hall swings and misses with a shot to the body
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as White checks a leg kick.
White appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
White is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from White.
Hall cracks White with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
White tries a head kick but it misses.
Hall misses with a hook. White ducked under it nicely.
White thinks about countering with a body kick.
White checks a leg kick.
White checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
White appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hall misses with a head kick.
White throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
White lands a lovely overhand right.
White tries to land a leg kick but Hall saw it coming and moves away.
Hall misses with a right hand
and White connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White throws a leg kick but Hall sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
White moves out of range of the body kick from Hall.
Hall throws a hook but White blocks it.
Hall throws a low kick but White avoids it.
A low kick from White is predictable there
enabling Hall to counter with a crisp jab.
Hall misses with a hook to the body
letting White counter with a right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as White checks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hall takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
White lands a body shot.
White moves out of range of the strikes.
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 Thomas White will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
White throws a shot from downtown. Hall moves away and avoids it.
A low kick from White is predictable there
and Hall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ryan Hall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
White throws a nice looking combination but Hall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hall clobbers White with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
White takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
White tries to score with a low kick but Hall moves his leg out of the way.
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
White throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White connects with a leg kick. Hall looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
White scores with a body shot.
Hall misses with a left hand
and White counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Nice shot lands for Hall.
Hall dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on White. That did some damage!
A punch lands to the side of White 's head but he takes it in his stride.
White finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
Hall throws a shot from downtown. White moves away and avoids it.
White misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A low kick from Hall is predictable there
and White counters with a solid body kick.
Hall throws the kick towards the body but White avoids it.
Hall scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hall if he has to take too many more of those.
White takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
White misses with a straight left.
White checks a leg kick.
Hall throws a lazy right hand but White sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
White half committed to a counter leg kick.
White checks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White is looking to land body kicks.
Hall lands a head shot.
Hall throws a right hand that misses
and White counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
White throws a lazy right hand but Hall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall tests White's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hall scores with a jab.
White throws an overhand right that lands on Hall's shoulder, as Hall tries to avoid the shot.
Hall connects with a good right hand that stumbles White. White circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
White throwing a counter right hand but Hall manages to avoid it.
Hall swings for the body but White moves out of range.
Hall throws a poor cross that misses
and White counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hall clobbers White with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White defending well as Hall loads up on a big left hand.
White looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A head kick by Hall misses
and White counters with a nice uppercut.
Hall looking to land some kicks to the body here.
White jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hall.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Hall was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hall lands a nice looking body shot.
White takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Hall misses.
Hall walks forward, straight into a front kick from White.
Hall lands a jab to the head.
Hall tests White's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Hall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hall has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Hall!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Avon Barksalot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khalid Mamedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mamedov's choice of entrance music: Shamhan Daldaev - Eto Kavkaz. Khalid Mamedov has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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187 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Avon Barksalot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khalid Mamedov!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Barksalot misses.
Barksalot gets tackled into the cage by Mamedov. Mamedov maintains the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Mamedov as the two fighters clinch.
Mamedov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mamedov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mamedov gets control of Barksalot's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mamedov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Barksalot has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mamedov looking for a triangle here. Barksalot is fighting it but it looks tight! Mamedov pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Barksalot is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Khalid Mamedov!
Khalid Mamedov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robb Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Steve Jackson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Steve Jackson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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220 lbs
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216 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robb Stark!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Stark misses its intended target.
Stark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Robb Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stark avoids it.
Stark takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stark takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stark blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson lands an elbow just above Stark 's eye.
Stark is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jackson lands an elbow just above Stark 's eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stark's defenses.
Jackson lands a damaging elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jackson as Stark tries to tie him up.
Stark is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Stark.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stark's face.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stark avoids it.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
Stark is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stark managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Stark taking a breather.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
Stark is rocked!
Nice elbow from Jackson.
Stark is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Stark! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Jackson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Jackson!
Our winner, Steve Jackson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cody Garbrandt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derick Nice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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, Cody Garbrandt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derick Nice!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garbrandt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A countering left hand to the body from Nice misses.
Garbrandt just misses with a punch to the body.
Garbrandt loads up on a big right hand but Nice slips the punch.
Garbrandt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nice counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Garbrandt defends well and Nice ends up having to push Garbrandt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice defending well as Garbrandt loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nice! But no joy.
Garbrandt digs a good body shot into Nice's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbrandt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garbrandt lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Derick Nice has been cut.
Garbrandt looks to score with a jab to the body but Nice is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice misses with a body shot.
Garbrandt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A cross from Garbrandt lands.
Garbrandt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garbrandt lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Nice out cold! Nice is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cody Garbrandt!
Cody Garbrandt thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Harry Daebak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Dmitriev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexei Dmitriev is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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141 lbs
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135 lbs
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harry Daebak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexei Dmitriev!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dmitriev tries to move into range but Daebak moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Daebak fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dmitriev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dmitriev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dmitriev throws a head kick that misses.
Daebak definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Daebak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dmitriev.
Daebak closes the distance and clinches.
Daebak lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Daebak gets through Dmitriev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Daebak digs a right hand underneath Dmitriev's ribcage. Dmitriev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Daebak lands a body shot.
Daebak lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daebak lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daebak cracks Dmitriev with a nice body shot.
Dmitriev looks winded!
Dmitriev fails to pull guard.
Daebak lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dmitriev tries to pull guard but Daebak won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Daebak.
A short right from Daebak.
Daebak lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Daebak.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daebak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Daebak.
A hook to the body from Daebak.
Daebak lands a shot to the body.
Daebak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Daebak lands with a left to the head.
Dmitriev is rocked!
Daebak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dmitriev is still on wobbly legs! Can Daebak finish him?
Daebak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dmitriev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Daebak pushes Dmitriev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Daebak lands a nice shot 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 nice right hand lands inside from Daebak.
A nice right hand lands inside from Daebak.
A hook to the body from Daebak.
Daebak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dmitriev backwards.
Daebak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Daebak scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Daebak.
Daebak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Daebak scores with a shot to the side of Dmitriev's head.
Daebak drags the fight down to the ground.
Daebak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Daebak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dmitriev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Daebak pushes a forearm under Dmitriev's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Dmitriev is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harry Daebak!
A less than humble Harry Daebak 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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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bilbro Baggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daren Greeley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daren Greeley is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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146 lbs
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141 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bilbro Baggins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daren Greeley!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greeley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Baggins under the eye.
Baggins shoots for a double leg takedown but Greeley sprawls well. He's pushed Baggins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A nice side step and Greeley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Greeley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baggins.
Baggins tries to land a front kick but Greeley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Baggins throws a shot from downtown. Greeley moves away and avoids it.
Bilbro Baggins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baggins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Greeley counters with a left to the body.
Baggins tries for a takedown but Greeley circles away easily
and Greeley counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bilbro Baggins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baggins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Baggins finds it's way through Greeley's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baggins ducks under a wild hook from Greeley.
Baggins has a takedown stuffed.
A countering left hand to the body from Greeley misses.
The fighters circling - Baggins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Greeley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greeley throws a series of punches but Baggins moves out of range.
Greeley misses with a looping right.
Greeley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Baggins.
Greeley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Greeley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baggins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Greeley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Greeley throws a hook to the side of Baggins's head but Baggins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baggins shoots in and bounces Greeley off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Baggins postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Greeley is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Baggins, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baggins is controlling Greeley's posture.
Baggins has a closed guard, preventing Greeley from standing up.
Baggins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Baggins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Greeley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baggins is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Greeley has his hands clasped together but Baggins extends and breaks Greeley's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Baggins.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bilbro Baggins!
After winning the bout, Bilbro Baggins 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between David Dickinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Granat Xhaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dickinson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Aint No Sunshine. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Solid boxing
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Dickinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Granat Xhaka!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xhaka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Xhaka throws a head punch that misses.
Dickinson jumps guard but Xhaka stands there with Dickinson around his waist. Dickinson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Xhaka lands a shoulder strike.
Xhaka throws a head punch that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Dickinson.
Xhaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Xhaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dickinson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Xhaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Xhaka has a couple of punches blocked by Dickinson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dickinson.
Xhaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Dickinson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dickinson.
Dickinson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Xhaka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dickinson.
Dickinson is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Dickinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xhaka has a couple of punches blocked by Dickinson.
Dickinson lands a hook that snaps the head of Xhaka backwards.
Dickinson blocks an uppercut.
Xhaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dickinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xhaka being controlled against the cage.
Xhaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Dickinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xhaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xhaka misses with some punches.
Xhaka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Xhaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Dickinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dickinson blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xhaka lands a hook that snaps the head of Dickinson backwards.
Xhaka lands a nice uppercut.
Xhaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dickinson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xhaka.
Dickinson is pushing Xhaka up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Xhaka misses with some punches.
Dickinson wants to take the fight to the mat but Xhaka manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Xhaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Dickinson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xhaka.
Dickinson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Xhaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Dickinson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xhaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dickinson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Xhaka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dickinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xhaka blocking some punches.
Dickinson blocks an uppercut.
Xhaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dickinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xhaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xhaka lands a left hand.
Dickinson scores with a shoulder strike.
Xhaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Dickinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xhaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xhaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dickinson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Xhaka is defending well.
Dickinson blocks an uppercut.
Xhaka misses with some punches.
Xhaka pushes Dickinson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Xhaka lands a right hand.
Xhaka misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dickinson blocks an uppercut.
Xhaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dickinson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Xhaka backwards.
Dickinson blocking some punches.
Xhaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Xhaka throws a head punch that misses.
Xhaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xhaka misses with the head strike.
Xhaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xhaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Granat Xhaka dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dickinson moves away from the strike by Xhaka.
Xhaka forces Dickinson back against the cage and clinches.
Xhaka misses with some punches.
Dickinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xhaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xhaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dickinson blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dickinson.
A head punch on the inside from Xhaka fails to land.
Xhaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xhaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Dickinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickinson tries to work over Xhaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Dickinson fails to land.
Xhaka has a couple of punches blocked by Dickinson.
Xhaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dickinson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xhaka working aggressively here.
Xhaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Dickinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xhaka working aggressively here.
Xhaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Dickinson blocks an uppercut.
Xhaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Xhaka fails to land.
Xhaka misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Xhaka.
Xhaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dickinson takes a shot to the head.
Xhaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dickinson takes a shot to the head.
Xhaka working aggressively here.
Dickinson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dickinson trying to control the position but instead, Xhaka has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dickinson into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson blocking some punches.
Dickinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xhaka.
Dickinson stalling in the clinch but Xhaka improves position.
Xhaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xhaka.
Xhaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dickinson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dickinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dickinson misses with a wild combination.
Dickinson tries to keep at a distance but Xhaka has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Xhaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Xhaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xhaka gets underhooks to prevent Dickinson's takedown attempt.
Xhaka has a couple of punches blocked by Dickinson.
Xhaka throws a head punch that misses.
Xhaka pushes Dickinson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dickinson is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xhaka.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dickinson.
Xhaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xhaka working aggressively here.
Xhaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Xhaka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Xhaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Dickinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xhaka.
Xhaka misses with some punches.
Dickinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xhaka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dickinson backwards.
Dickinson blocks an uppercut.
Xhaka working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dickinson.
Xhaka throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dickinson.
Dickinson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Xhaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Xhaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Granat Xhaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Xhaka rushes Dickinson and presses him up against the cage.
Dickinson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dickinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xhaka working aggressively here.
Dickinson slows down the pace here.
Dickinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xhaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Dickinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xhaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickinson blocks an uppercut.
Dickinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xhaka misses with the head strike.
Dickinson breaks the clinch.
Xhaka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xhaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dickinson blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Xhaka.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xhaka.
Xhaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xhaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Dickinson.
Xhaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xhaka scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Xhaka fails to land.
Dickinson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dickinson gets through Xhaka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Xhaka throws a head punch that misses.
Xhaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xhaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Dickinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xhaka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Xhaka.
Granat Xhaka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xhaka.
Dickinson pushes Xhaka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
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!
Dickinson breaks the clinch.
Xhaka instigates a clinch.
Xhaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dickinson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Xhaka up against the cage.
Xhaka misses with the head strike.
Xhaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dickinson blocks an uppercut.
Dickinson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xhaka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xhaka misses with some punches.
Dickinson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Xhaka.
Xhaka misses with some punches.
Xhaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xhaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Granat Xhaka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dickinson is trying to maintain a safe position but Xhaka gets an underhook and turns Dickinson into the cage.
Xhaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dickinson wants a takedown but no success here.
Dickinson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Xhaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xhaka working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dickinson.
David Dickinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson blocks an uppercut.
Dickinson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Xhaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Dickinson.
Xhaka throws a head punch that misses.
Xhaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Dickinson wants to get back to striking at distance but Xhaka won't allow it.
Dickinson working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Xhaka fails to land.
Xhaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dickinson lands a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Granat Xhaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Xhaka winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Granat Xhaka!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Granat Xhaka made sure he mentioned King of Fists, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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