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Saturday Night Pride Fights 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ezekiel Marley (ranked 25490 p4p, 791 weight class) and Deair Shaw (ranked 9622 p4p, 755 weight class). Ezekiel Marley has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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239 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ White 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ezekiel Marley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deair Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marley has his takedown stuffed
and Shaw counters with a nice kick to the body.
Shaw looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Shaw throws a lazy head kick
and Marley counters with a left and a right that stings Shaw.
Shaw gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marley wants a takedown.
Marley is trying to pull guard but Shaw has him pressed against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezekiel Marley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marley fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shaw defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marley.
Ezekiel Marley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Shaw.
Marley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shaw defends it nicely.
Marley darts in looking for a takedown but Shaw gets double underhooks and turns Marley into the ropes.
Marley fails to land the takedown.
Marley shoots in but Shaw avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Marley shoots for a double leg takedown but Shaw sprawls well. He's pushed Marley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley shoots in and drives through. Shaw sprawls well.
No luck for Marley with that takedown attempt.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Marley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shaw.
Marley is looking to improve his position.
Marley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shaw's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shaw's back!
Shaw is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Marley trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Shaw is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Marley's arms.
Marley looking for the RNC.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marley looking for the RNC.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deair Shaw dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Marley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shaw sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marley somewhat.
Marley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shaw tries to avoid it but Marley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shaw to the ground. Shaw escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shaw tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Marley goes for a double leg but Shaw avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Shaw continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezekiel Marley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marley looks for a takedown but Shaw sprawls well.
Shaw is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nice sprawl there from Shaw as Marley shoots in.
Shaw is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw moves into range and clinches up with Marley.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Marley is trying to drag Shaw to the mat but Shaw just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Shaw has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shaw is breathing heavily.
Marley tries to score a body lock takedown but Shaw shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley pulls guard effortlessly.
Marley trying to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Marley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shaw defends it easily.
Marley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shaw is aware though and is defending well.
Marley looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shaw passes into side control.
Marley tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley is working hard here to advance position.
Marley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marley tries to get out of the position.
Shaw tries to stand but Marley is controlling his head.
You can see the frustration on Marley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Marley is trying to control Shaw's posture but Shaw avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley is trying to improve his position.
Shaw tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Marley is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Marley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marley dives in for a single leg takedown but Shaw sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
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.
Marley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shaw as he avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marley.
Marley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shaw as he jumps to the side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marley shoots in looking for a takedown. Shaw tries to sprawl out of it but Marley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Shaw manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shaw throws a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deair Shaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Marley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shaw sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marley somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marley.
Shaw stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shaw wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezekiel Marley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marley half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Marley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shaw tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shaw sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marley somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Marley or perhaps it was just good defense by Shaw, which made it look bad.
We've been informed that Shaw has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Marley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shaw stuffs the takedown attempt from Marley. Marley gets slowly back to his feet.
Shaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two 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.
Marley has a takedown stuffed.
Marley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shaw as he avoids it easily.
Shaw changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shaw stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shaw wants it to stay on the feet.
Shaw throws a fast counter high kick but Marley manages to duck under it in time.
Marley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shaw sprawls well. Shaw wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marley gets slowly back to his feet.
As Marley backs off Shaw throws a huge counter combo but Marley manages to avoid it all.
Marley shoots in looking for a takedown but Shaw manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Marley fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shaw as he jumps to the side.
Ezekiel Marley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Shaw as Marley shoots in.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marley.
Marley shoots in looking for a takedown but Shaw manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Marley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shaw displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shaw swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marley is defended easily by Shaw.
Marley shoots in for a takedown but Shaw shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shaw with the counter takedown but Marley avoids it easily.
Marley shoots in for a double leg but Shaw sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marley shoots in looking for a takedown but Shaw manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ezekiel Marley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deair Shaw is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marley connects with an inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deair Shaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shaw 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight for Deair Shaw!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Deair Shaw!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Deair Shaw!
Deair Shaw wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rusi Kostov (ranked 9595 p4p, 606 weight class) and Rich Tyme (ranked 7071 p4p, 534 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rusi Kostov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rich Tyme!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyme throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kostov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tyme avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kostov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tyme.
Tyme fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kostov to the ground. Tyme is now in Kostov's guard.
Tyme throws a big elbow that misses.
Tyme looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tyme is looking to work some ground and pound but Kostov has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyme stands up from Kostov's guard - Tyme perhaps looking for a knockout.
Tyme fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostov swinging wildly here.
Tyme takes the fight into the clinch.
Tyme tightens his grip and picks Kostov up, before dumping him to the ground. Kostov manages to land in guard.
Tyme postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tyme throwing strikes but missing.
Tyme controlling from the top position.
Kostov is breathing heavily.
Tyme must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyme stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tyme rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kostov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kostov misses with a few strikes there.
Tyme throws out a powerful jab.
Tyme rushes Kostov and presses him up against the ropes.
Tyme is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Kostov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tyme's efforts to push away.
Kostov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tyme is pushing Kostov up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostov has Tyme pressed against the ropes, preventing Tyme from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tyme.
Tyme is trying to push Kostov away but Kostov has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Tyme wants to get back to striking at distance but Kostov won't allow it.
Tyme is struggling to control the position.
Tyme ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tyme no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kostov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tyme, up you get!
Kostov tries to bum rush Tyme with a series of wild strikes but Tyme uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tyme slips a jab and a cross from Kostov.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kostov moves forwards but Tyme connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rusi Kostov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kostov throws a series of punches but Tyme moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Tyme misses.
Tyme looks to land a combination. Kostov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tyme shoots in and gets a takedown into Kostov's guard.
Kostov is working an open guard so Tyme takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kostov dodges the punch combination from Tyme.
Tyme stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kostov tries to keep at a distance but Tyme has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tyme presses Kostov against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tyme gets through Kostov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Tyme dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Tyme 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.
Tyme rushes Kostov and presses him up against the ropes.
Kostov jumps guard but Tyme turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
A hook to the body from Tyme.
Tyme has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tyme gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kostov wants to get back to his feet.
Tyme content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tyme working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov tries to kick Tyme off but Tyme keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyme perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tyme stops Kostov from getting back to his feet.
Tyme decides to stand up.
Tyme scores with the left hand. Kostov knows he should have avoided that one.
Tyme closes the distance and clinches.
Tyme manages to break the clinch.
Kostov tries to keep at a distance but Tyme has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tyme wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kostov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tyme breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyme misses with a jab, cross combination.
A cross from Tyme lands.
Kostov misses with a few strikes there.
Kostov throws a series of punches but Tyme moves out of range.
Tyme has Kostov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tyme decides to pull guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters are working up against the ropes. Tyme manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the ropes.
Tyme is trying to push Kostov away but Kostov has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Tyme is looking to break free of the clinch but Kostov has double underhooks.
Kostov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rusi Kostov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyme pressing his opponent against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyme avoiding damage.
Tyme's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tyme.
Tyme has closed the distance and engaged Kostov in a clinch.
Tyme lands with a short shot to the head.
Tyme gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Tyme stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kostov to get to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Tyme.
Kostov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyme gets to his feet. Kostov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tyme drives through with a takedown into Kostov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tyme showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tyme stands up and waves to Kostov to follow him.
Tyme connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Tyme showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Tyme throws a series of punches but Kostov moves out of range.
Rich Tyme seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tyme has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tyme looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kostov pulls guard successfully.
Kostov is working an open guard so Tyme takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tyme gets a clinch.
Tyme can't break the clinch.
Tyme looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyme's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tyme dodges the punch combination from Kostov.
Kostov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kostov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tyme clinches up with Kostov and pushes him back against the ropes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyme wants to break free but Kostov has control.
Tyme has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tyme is trying to force a seperation but Kostov has the dominant position.
Stalling in the clinch from Tyme.
Tyme is trying to break the clinch but Kostov has him pressed against the ropes.
Kostov jumps guard but Tyme stands there with Kostov around his waist. Kostov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tyme breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kostov misses with the combination.
Rusi Kostov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two 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.
Tyme fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kostov, pushing him back against the ropes.
Kostov tries to pull guard but Tyme won't allow it.
Tyme stalling in the clinch.
Tyme is trying to force a seperation but Kostov has the dominant position.
Kostov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Tyme to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rusi Kostov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyme breaks from the clinch.
Tyme closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tyme misses with a series of wild punches.
Tyme looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kostov!
Tyme stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tyme lands a body shot.
Tyme moves into the clinch.
Tyme's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tyme scores with a punch to the head.
Tyme closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Kostov keeps control of Tyme as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tyme tries to circle away but Kostov has him pinned against the ropes.
Kostov fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyme lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tyme breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tyme is defended easily by Kostov.
Tyme pushes Kostov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kostov keeps control of Tyme as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tyme leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Tyme is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rich Tyme comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tyme 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 Colin Fray scores the fight for Rich Tyme!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Rich Tyme!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Rich Tyme!
Rich Tyme wins by unanimous decision!
Rusi Kostov spoke after the fight, saying 'next time you gonna die '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luke Cockhold (ranked 7055 p4p, 646 weight class) and Yury Konstantin (ranked 9084 p4p, 719 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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192 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Cockhold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yury Konstantin!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cockhold scores with a spinning back kick!
Cockhold works Konstantin's body with a nice hook.
Konstantin drives through and clinches with Cockhold against the ropes.
Konstantin breaks from the clinch.
Konstantin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cockhold!
Konstantin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cockhold, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cockhold manages to get back to half guard.
Konstantin trying to control from half guard but Cockhold is working away.
Cockhold actively working from the bottom here.
Cockhold tries to get to full guard but Konstantin has control of the leg.
Konstantin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cockhold does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konstantin seems to be working for a kimura but Cockhold defends the submission attempt.
Konstantin trying to mount his opponent but Cockhold defends it.
Cockhold looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Konstantin is looking for a kimura here.
Konstantin trying to control the action but Cockhold is working from the bottom.
Cockhold trying to control but Konstantin postures up.
That's two 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.
Cockhold is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Konstantin pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cockhold works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cockhold throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cockhold is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cockhold throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Konstantin trying to control but Cockhold is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konstantin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Konstantin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cockhold manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Konstantin has Cockhold in his guard.
Konstantin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cockhold. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cockhold forces his way into half guard.
Cockhold wants to free his trapped foot but Konstantin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cockhold maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Konstantin could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Cockhold has cracked it and Konstantin is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Cockhold!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luke Cockhold!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Varun Khumar (ranked 6767 p4p, 629 weight class) and Ralph McGucken (ranked 6734 p4p, 626 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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195 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Varun Khumar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ralph McGucken!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khumar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Khumar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGucken.
McGucken tries to clinch there but Khumar circles away.
Khumar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Khumar misses with a double jab.
McGucken wants to clinch.
McGucken tries to close the distance and clinch up but Khumar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGucken is looking to clinch.
McGucken tries to clinch up but Khumar circles away and keeps his distance.
McGucken is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Khumar.
Khumar connects with a body shot that sends McGucken's belly button to the back.
Khumar lands a nice looking body shot.
McGucken takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McGucken is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Khumar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGucken doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGucken wants to clinch.
Khumar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGucken wants to clinch.
McGucken on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab, jab by Khumar - just one landing.
McGucken tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Khumar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khumar connects with a body shot that sends McGucken's belly button to the back.
Khumar has managed to clinch.
Khumar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGucken throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Khumar blocks it with crossed arms.
Khumar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khumar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGucken tries to land a knee to the head but Khumar blocks with his arms.
McGucken looking to throw knees to the head but Khumar is blocking nicely.
Khumar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khumar lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGucken backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khumar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Khumar.
Khumar managing to block the knees to the body from McGucken.
A body shot lands from Khumar.
McGucken tries to land knees in the clinch but Khumar avoids the damage to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Khumar.
McGucken looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from Khumar.
McGucken tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Khumar avoids it.
Khumar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGucken.
Still in the clinch, Khumar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Khumar pushes McGucken back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Khumar.
McGucken looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short right from Khumar on the inside.
McGucken is rocked!
Khumar creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends McGucken's eyes rolling into the back of his head! McGucken drops to his knees and Khumar pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Varun Khumar!
Varun Khumar tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blaze Max (ranked 6981 p4p, 679 weight class) and Deshawn Shaw (ranked 5686 p4p, 591 weight class). Max kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Charlie Don't Surf. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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250 lbs
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230 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Blaze Max!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Deshawn Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Max shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Shaw looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Max is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shaw keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Max throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Max throwing shots but Shaw is blocking nicely.
Max thows a huge punch but Shaw dodges it nicely.
Shaw has hold of Max's hands but Max slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Max there.
Shaw is rocked!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Max in particular looking to stall.
Shaw is still in real trouble! Can Max finish him?
Max working Shaw over with strikes.
Max is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Max lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Shaw quite badly. Shaw pulls Max in close trying to recover. Max postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Shaw on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Shaw doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blaze Max!
Blaze Max really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Project Mayhem logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cristen Shaw (ranked 6079 p4p, 222 weight class) and Reese Worthington (ranked 5394 p4p, 201 weight class). Reese Worthington has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cristen Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Reese Worthington!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaw throws a combination that misses
and Worthington counters with a stiff right hand.
Shaw shoots and misses
and Shaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Worthington lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shaw at a distance.
Shaw is breathing heavily.
Worthington lands a nice hook to Shaw's body. Shaw takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Worthington connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Worthington connects with a body shot.
Worthington lands a nice hook to Shaw's body. Shaw takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Worthington is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Worthington drops Shaw with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Shaw looks back up at him and smiles so Worthington waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Shaw is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Worthington clinches with his opponent.
Oh Shaw is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Worthington is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Worthington lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shaw.
Worthington throws a big uppercut that drops Shaw! More strikes from Worthington and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Shaw lies dazed against the ropes as Worthington celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reese Worthington!
Reese Worthington took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Tauromorphous Threads ~ 15% Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Atlantis (ranked 5455 p4p, 567 weight class) and Bobby Pickledoo (ranked 5311 p4p, 558 weight class). Pickledoo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Butthole Surfers - Who Was in My Room Last Night kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Bobby Pickledoo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Aaron Atlantis's chin.
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287 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Aaron Atlantis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Pickledoo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atlantis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Atlantis are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Atlantis throws a strike aimed at the side of Pickledoo's head but Pickledoo avoids it well.
Atlantis is putting a hurting on Pickledoo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Atlantis fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Atlantis throws an elbow but Pickledoo slips to the side and avoids it well.
Atlantis landing strikes.
Atlantis throws an elbow but Pickledoo slips to the side and avoids it well.
Atlantis working the head with strikes.
Atlantis grinds an elbow into Pickledoo's temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atlantis landing strikes.
Pickledoo wants to get back to his feet.
Atlantis lands a few punches from side control.
Pickledoo taking a bit of punishment here - Atlantis scoring with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pickledoo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pickledoo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Atlantis throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atlantis scoring with punches and elbows.
Atlantis cracks Pickledoo with a big right hand but Pickledoo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Atlantis looks up at the clock and then as Pickledoo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Atlantis smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Atlantis lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Pickledoo looks winded!
Pickledoo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ground and pound from Atlantis seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Atlantis lands a decent elbow from side control.
Atlantis landing strikes.
Atlantis scoring with punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Atlantis's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Pickledoo is rocked!
A big shot lands for Atlantis! That's hurt Pickledoo! Will he recover? Atlantis fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Atlantis!
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