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RS 162 Happy New Year PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Akkan Kubilay (ranked 5055 p4p, 468 weight class) and Ryan Everett (ranked 6977 p4p, 516 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akkan Kubilay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryan Everett!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Everett scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kubilay is refusing to be controlled, as Everett sits in half guard.
Kubilay actively working from the bottom here.
Kubilay definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kubilay is pressing down on Everett's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kubilay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Everett manages to get himself to full guard.
Everett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kubilay gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kubilay passes Everett's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kubilay is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Everett!
Kubilay working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kubilay moves to take his opponent's back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Even with his hooks in, Kubilay manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Kubilay working for a choke but Everett is defending well.
Kubilay is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kubilay is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Everett has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Kubilay has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Everett taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Kubilay doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Akkan Kubilay!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Le Pizon (ranked 4412 p4p, 494 weight class) and Kung Le (ranked 5755 p4p, 578 weight class). Kung Le will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Le Pizon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kung Le!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Le controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Le Pizon is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Le presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Le Pizon letting Le take a breather here.
Le gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Le Pizon.
Le lands a good knee to the midsection. Le Pizon won't want to take too many of those.
Le Pizon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Pizon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Le gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le has a couple of punches blocked by Le Pizon.
Le lands a nice knee to the body.
Le looking for a takedown.
Le crunches a lovely knee into Le Pizon's ribcage.
Le breaks the clinch.
Le throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Le pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Pizon shoots in looking for a takedown. Le tries to sprawl out of it but Le Pizon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Le manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Le Pizon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Le gets a double leg takedown into Le Pizon's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Le Pizon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
My spies in Blackscar Fitness inform me that Le has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Le seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Le Pizon has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Le off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Pizon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Le sprawls well. Le wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Le Pizon gets slowly back to his feet.
Le connects with a leg kick. Le Pizon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Le Pizon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Le stuffs the takedown.
Le bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Le lands with a slapping head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le throws a sloppy head kick and Le Pizon moves out of range easily.
Le Pizon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Le closes the distance but Le Pizon moves to the side
and Le Pizon counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Kung Le has been cut.
Le stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Le wants it to stay on the feet.
Le swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Le Pizon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Le Pizon has his takedown stuffed
and Le counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Le plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Le misses with a takedown attempt - Le Pizon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Le Pizon tries to counter with a takedown but Le is quick to defend against it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kung Le dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kung Le's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Le Pizon slips a jab and a cross from Le.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Le, right into the meat.
No joy there for Le, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Le fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Le has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Le throws a series of punches but Le Pizon avoids them all with ease.
Le Pizon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Le counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jonny Le Pizon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le moves into the clinch.
Le misses with some punches.
Le stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le can't find room to land a body shot as Le Pizon controls the action.
Le lands a shot to the body.
Le Pizon is working for takedown but Le is calmly controlling the position for now.
Le has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Le Pizon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Le gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Le Pizon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Le struggles to land a body shot inside as Le Pizon controls his hands.
Le is pressed up against the cage. Le Pizon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Le down to the mat. Le avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Le connects with a high kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le lands a high kick!
Kung Le seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Pizon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Le thows a body kick. Le Pizon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Le Pizon shoots in but no luck this time.
Le scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Le Pizon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Le connects with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Le.
Le throws a one two combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Pizon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Le manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Le Pizon keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Le lands with a short shot to the head.
Le tries to land a knee to the head but Le Pizon blocks with his arms.
Le is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Le Pizon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Le Pizon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Le stops a takedown attempt from Le Pizon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Le Pizon's elbow.
Le breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Le lands a head kick. Le Pizon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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!
Le lands with a nice body punch.
Le lands a head kick. Le Pizon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Le Pizon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Le is fending him off so far but Le Pizon persists. Nope, Le circles away and we're back to standing.
Le tries to clinch but Le Pizon is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kung Le showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kung Le's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Le Pizon scores with a takedown into Le's guard.
Le Pizon is looking to work some ground and pound but Le has wrist control.
Le trying to keep a closed guard but Le Pizon is proving a slippery customer.
Le working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Le Pizon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Pizon won't allow Le to sweep him here.
Le Pizon trying to control the position from guard on top but Le is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Le Pizon connects with a couple of short punches.
Le looking for a sweep. Not yet Le, not yet.
Le pulls Le Pizon in close to his closed guard and prevents Le Pizon from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le wants to sweep but no luck.
Le Pizon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Le Pizon preventing the sweep.
Le Pizon scoring with some ground and pound.
Le avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Le is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Le in particular looking to stall.
Jonny Le Pizon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Le Pizon makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Le throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Le Pizon's head.
Le Pizon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Pizon shoots in looking for a takedown. Le tries to sprawl out of it but Le Pizon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Le manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Le lands a right hook to the body.
Le Pizon takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Le throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le lands a head kick. Le Pizon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Le lands a head kick. Le Pizon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Le Pizon shoots for a takedown but Le saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Le.
Le Pizon sneaks out the side door and pushes Le away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Le fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Le scores with a head kick. Le Pizon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice body punch from Le.
Kung Le seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Le Pizon shoots in and bounces Le off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Pizon stops Le from standing up.
Kung Le is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Le keeping full guard, as Le Pizon tries to pass.
Le really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Le Pizon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Le Pizon advances to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Le Pizon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Le keeps working.
Le is trying to control but can't.
Le Pizon wants to take a breather but Le is having none of it.
Le is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jonny Le Pizon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Le Pizon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kung Le.
I've got Le 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kung Le!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neo Oen (ranked 3267 p4p, 409 weight class) and Henry Hoodoo (ranked 4095 p4p, 482 weight class). Hoodoo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I Put A Spell On You. Neo Oen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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223 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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Neo Oen!
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, Henry Hoodoo!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoodoo with a hook.
We've been informed that Hoodoo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Oen has Hoodoo up against the cage in a clinch.
Oen avoids the elbow strike from Hoodoo, against the cage.
Oen can't get the takedown.
Oen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hoodoo obliges.
Hoodoo lands with a left to the head.
Hoodoo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Oen tries to score a body lock takedown but Hoodoo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Oen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Oen won't allow Hoodoo to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing good reports from Oen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoodoo trying to control the position.
Hoodoo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Oen is controlling him.
Hoodoo keeping moving, preventing Oen from controlling successfully.
Oen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oen won't allow Hoodoo to sweep him here.
Hoodoo is adopting a defensive guard.
Oen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Oen is in close to Hoodoo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hoodoo working a defensive guard here.
Hoodoo has control of Oen's left arm, preventing Oen from doing any damage.
Hoodoo wants to stand but Oen is controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hoodoo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oen somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neo Oen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hoodoo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hoodoo lands a lovely overhand right.
Oen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hoodoo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Oen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hoodoo's waist but Hoodoo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Oen off to one side.
Oen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hoodoo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoodoo moves into the clinch successfully.
Oen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hoodoo lands a damaging elbow.
Oen taking a breather.
Oen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hoodoo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hoodoo being controlled against the cage.
Oen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hoodoo smiles and moves away.
Oen slips under a jab from Hoodoo.
Oen tries to counter with a takedown but Hoodoo is quick to defend against it.
Hoodoo tries to keep at a distance but Oen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hoodoo presses Oen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hoodoo is pressed up against the cage. Oen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hoodoo down to the mat. Hoodoo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoodoo lands with an uppercut that bounces Oen off the cage and back into range.
Oen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hoodoo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Oen is in Hoodoo's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Oen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoodoo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoodoo is pulling down on Oen's head to control his posture.
Hoodoo looking to control.
Hoodoo wants to get back to his feet but Oen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Oen is looking to work some ground and pound but Hoodoo has wrist control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Hoodoo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hoodoo looks to land a combination but Oen avoids it well.
Oen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hoodoo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oen missing with a left hand there. Hoodoo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoodoo. Oen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoodoo leaves Oen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Oen misses the body punch
and Hoodoo counters with a stiff right hand.
Oen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hoodoo defends well and Oen ends up having to push Hoodoo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neo Oen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoodoo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hoodoo looks to throw the jab but Oen is out of range.
Hoodoo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoodoo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hoodoo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Oen staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oen shoots in looking for a takedown but Hoodoo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Oen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Oen has managed to clinch.
Hoodoo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hoodoo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Oen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hoodoo lands an elbow that stopped Oen in his tracks for a moment.
Hoodoo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Oen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hoodoo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Oen can't get the takedown.
Hoodoo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hoodoo obliges.
Hoodoo lands an elbow just above Oen 's eye.
Oen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hoodoo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hoodoo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Oen takes an elbow to the forehead.
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!
Hoodoo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Oen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hoodoo lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hoodoo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hoodoo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hoodoo.
Oen tries for a takedown but Hoodoo circles away easily
and Hoodoo counters with a nice uppercut.
Oen is rocked!
Oen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hoodoo to the ground. Oen is now in Hoodoo's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hoodoo is on top in guard.
Hoodoo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Oen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oen working for a triangle but Hoodoo defends it easily.
Hoodoo gets to his feet. Oen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hoodoo moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Hoodoo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoodoo working Oen over with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hoodoo.
Hoodoo scores a nice knee to the body.
Hoodoo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hoodoo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hoodoo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hoodoo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Oen.
Hoodoo lands an elbow inside.
Oen tries to stall but Hoodoo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Oen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Oen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hoodoo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Oen's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oen wants to take the fight to the mat but Hoodoo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Hoodoo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hoodoo sizes up Oen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Oen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hoodoo throws a jab but it's blocked by Oen.
Hoodoo feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Oen sprawling to the canvas! Oen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hoodoo finish him?!
Oh Oen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oen closes the distance and pushes Hoodoo back into the cage.
Hoodoo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Oen is defending well for now.
Oen tries to pull guard but Hoodoo won't allow it.
Oen seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoodoo missing with knees to the body.
Oen is trying to pull guard but Hoodoo has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neo Oen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hoodoo smiles and moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Oen checks a leg kick.
Hoodoo lands the left hand.
Oen moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoodoo lands a good knee to the midsection. Oen won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hoodoo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hoodoo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Oen takes a shot to the head.
Hoodoo slowing the pace effectively.
Hoodoo crunches a lovely knee into Oen's ribcage.
Oen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hoodoo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hoodoo lands a nice elbow.
Hoodoo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hoodoo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hoodoo working Oen over with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoodoo effectively controlling the action here.
Neo Oen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoodoo scores a nice knee to the body.
Hoodoo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoodoo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hoodoo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Oen's defenses.
Hoodoo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Oen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hoodoo gets through Oen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oen taking a breather.
Hoodoo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Oen wants a takedown but no success here.
Hoodoo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hoodoo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Oen's defenses.
Hoodoo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Henry Hoodoo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoodoo lands a knee to the body.
Hoodoo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hoodoo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hoodoo lands a nice shot to the body.
Oen is trying to maintain a safe position but Hoodoo gets an underhook and turns Oen into the cage.
Hoodoo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Oen's defenses.
Hoodoo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hoodoo scores with a shot to the side of Oen's head.
Hoodoo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Oen misses with a body punch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hoodoo.
Hoodoo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Henry Hoodoo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hoodoo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoodoo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Oen looking to stall.
Oen tries for a takedown. No joy.
A right hook to the body lands for Hoodoo.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hoodoo.
It looks like Neo Oen has been cut.
Hoodoo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hoodoo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hoodoo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoodoo.
Hoodoo digs a right hand underneath Oen's ribcage. Oen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Oen misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Hoodoo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hoodoo 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Hoodoo!
During a confident post fight interview, Henry Hoodoo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kristiaan Roels (ranked 2788 p4p, 90 weight class) and Johnny Johnston (ranked 2941 p4p, 95 weight class). The key to victory for Kristiaan Roels has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kristiaan Roels!
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, Johnny Johnston!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnston ducks under a wild hook from Roels.
Johnston has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The fighters circling - Roels throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roels throws an off balance right hand
and Johnston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnston drops Roels with a left right combo! Johnston follows him down to the ground into side control.
It looks like Kristiaan Roels has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes there by Johnston.
Roels wants to get back to his feet but Johnston drags him back down.
Johnston is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Roels has escaped the position, nice work there.
Roels takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Johnston throws an elbow but Roels slips to the side and avoids it well.
Johnston working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnston is trying to get an arm triangle but Roels is defending well.
Roels regains half guard there - taking advantage of Johnston's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Roels is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnston.
Johnston wants to advance to full mount but Roels doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johnston tries to free his leg and advance position but Roels is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnston passes into half guard.
Johnston missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Roels is trying to stand up here but Johnston is controlling him well.
Johnston controlling the pace.
Roels wants to get back to his feet.
Johnston perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roels on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Roels tries to get out of the position.
Johnston thows a huge punch but Roels dodges it nicely.
Roels keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnston wants to free his trapped foot but Roels is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Roels throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnston counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Roels is breathing heavily.
Roels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnston.
Johnston has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnston misses the target.
Roels shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Roels displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnston throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnston throws a big shot that misses.
Johnston throws the left hand but Roels avoids the punch easily.
Roels throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roels throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnston.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnston cracks Roels with a good jab.
Roels loads up on a big right hand but Johnston slips the punch.
Roels throws a jab when Johnston was well out of range.
Johnston misses with a body shot.
Johnston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roels.
Johnston now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Roels, as that shot connected.
Johnston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Roels has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnston finds it's way round the side to connect with Roels's head.
Johnston ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Roels takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Johnston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kristiaan Roels's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Johnston fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Roels looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roels throws out the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roels looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnston connects with a single shot there.
Johnston staying out of range there.
Roels misses with a hook
and Johnston counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Roels badly! He tries to strike back but Johnston puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Roels out cold! Oh man, Roels will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Johnny Johnston!
Johnny Johnston thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jin Jin Ipa (ranked 2169 p4p, 235 weight class) and Marshall Banks (ranked 3843 p4p, 374 weight class). Banks has chosen L.D Poppin as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jin Jin Ipa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Marshall Banks!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Banks.
Banks throws out a powerful jab.
Ipa ducks under a wild hook from Banks.
Ipa tries to counter with a takedown but Banks is quick to defend against it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ipa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Banks tests Ipa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Banks lands a jab to the nose.
Banks lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ipa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Banks swivels and escapes.
A swing and a miss from Banks.
Banks with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ipa takes one to the side of the head.
Banks throws a shot from downtown. Ipa moves away and avoids it.
Banks lands with a cross.
Banks gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ipa to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Banks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ipa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ipa landing some decent shots from guard.
Ipa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ipa stopping the sweep attempt from Banks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks has momentary wrist control but Ipa slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ipa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Banks wants to sweep but no luck.
Ipa cracks Banks with a solid left hand.
Banks keeping moving, preventing Ipa from controlling successfully.
Banks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ipa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ipa is working Banks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ipa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Banks wants to stand but Ipa is controlling the position.
Ipa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Banks has momentary wrist control but Ipa slips an elbow through the middle.
Banks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ipa is one step ahead there.
Ipa controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ipa pushes down on Banks's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ipa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ipa lands a nice short elbow.
Ipa has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ipa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ipa trying to control the pace.
Ipa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ipa lands strikes from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Banks can do anything to dispel that myth.
Banks regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ipa connects with a couple of short punches.
Banks looking for a sweep. Not yet Banks, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ipa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks looking for a sweep. Not yet Banks, not yet.
Banks has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ipa is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Banks misses with a body punch.
Ipa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Banks pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Jin Ipa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ipa gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Banks regains guard.
Ipa postures up and lands a big shot to Banks's brow.
Ipa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ipa working some strikes from top position.
Ipa stands up over Banks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ipa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Banks is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ipa is controlling him.
Ipa is in close to Banks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ipa distracts Banks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Banks trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Banks doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Banks looks winded!
Ipa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Banks looking for a sweep. Not yet Banks, not yet.
Ipa drops back looking for a leg! Banks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Banks manages to kick Ipa off! Ipa jumps back into Banks's guard.
Ipa trying to control but Banks is working from the bottom.
Ipa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ipa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ipa cracks Banks with a solid left hand.
Ipa preventing the sweep.
Banks has momentary wrist control but Ipa slips an elbow through the middle.
Ipa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Banks is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Jin Ipa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Banks misses with a looping right.
Banks has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ipa slips under a jab from Banks.
Ipa attempts a counter takedown but Banks avoids it well and moves away.
Ipa with a poor takedown
and Banks counters with a nice uppercut.
Banks loads up on a big right hand but Ipa slips the punch.
Ipa goes for a double leg but Banks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Banks continues to drive forward.
Ipa feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ipa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ipa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Banks wants to get back to his feet but Ipa passes into half guard.
Banks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Banks is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ipa scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ipa moves nicely into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banks is looking to regain half guard here but Ipa keeps moving and retains side control.
Jin Jin Ipa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks is trying to escape the position but Ipa is controlling the position.
Ipa is looking to take a break and control but Banks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ipa lands a nice forearm strike.
Ipa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Banks, who protects the arm well.
Banks wants to get back to his feet but Ipa is dominant here and he's now got Banks's back!
Ipa scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Banks is looking for a way out.
Will Ipa go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Banks is in bad spot here.
Ipa sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Banks taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jin Jin Ipa!
Jin Jin Ipa bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Falco (ranked 2821 p4p, 347 weight class) and Max Apollo (ranked 2496 p4p, 319 weight class). Max Falco had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Falco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Max Apollo!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apollo slips a straight right by Falco.
Apollo closes the distance and clinches.
Apollo breaks the clinch.
Apollo doesn't manage to clinch there - Falco circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Falco misses its target.
Falco fails with a takedown attempt.
Apollo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Apollo manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo has managed to clinch.
Falco has Apollo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Falco pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Apollo tumbling to the mat - Falco dives into Apollo's guard.
Falco works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falco is working for a kimura but Apollo is defending it quite comfortably.
Falco is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Apollo defends it well.
Apollo is trying to maintain the position but Falco is very close to passing his half guard.
Falco is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Apollo pushes Falco off looking to stand but Falco dives back in and keeps control.
Falco seems to be looking for submissions.
Falco is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falco wants to pass the guard but Apollo is defending well.
Falco takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Apollo is trying to control but can't.
Apollo wants to improve his position but Falco is controlling well.
Apollo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Falco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Apollo is defending against the submission attempts here by Falco.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Falco is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Apollo told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falco passes to side control.
Falco goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Apollo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Falco but great work by Apollo.
Falco struggling a bit here.
Falco gets back to half guard.
Apollo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Falco keeps working.
Falco has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Apollo escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Apollo!
Falco tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falco regains half guard.
Falco tries to get to full guard but Apollo has control of the leg.
Falco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Apollo is working away from the top position though.
Apollo prevents Falco from improving his position.
Falco gets full guard.
Apollo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Who's going to make the next move?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falco can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Max Falco will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Falco throws a hook but Apollo avoids it easily.
Falco throws a hook but Apollo avoids it easily.
Apollo is looking to clinch but Falco is avoiding it.
Falco tests Apollo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Falco keeps the fight on the outside.
Apollo is looking to clinch.
Apollo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Apollo has Falco up against the cage in a clinch.
Apollo lands a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo trying to control the position from guard on top but Falco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Falco wants to sweep but no luck.
Falco has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Apollo should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Falco has tightened it up now! Apollo should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Max Falco!
After the big win, Max Falco made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Power Matrix Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Pask (ranked 3251 p4p, 105 weight class) and Modeous Kahn (ranked 3165 p4p, 104 weight class). Pask comes to the cage accompanied by 16 Tons. Modeous Kahn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Pask!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Modeous Kahn!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pask looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kahn has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Pask has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Kahn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Dan Pask has been cut.
Pask is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pask is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kahn is defending well.
Kahn throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Kahn.
Pask is breathing heavily.
Kahn trying to land knees to the body.
Pask wants to get back to striking at distance but Kahn won't allow it.
Pask is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kahn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kahn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pask.
Kahn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Pask. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pask drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kahn pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pask finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Kahn's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Pask falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Modeous Kahn!
An out of breath and clearly excited Modeous Kahn thanked Amped Performance ($200/160q) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Speva Koso (ranked 1505 p4p, 169 weight class) and Solomon Wilson (ranked 3224 p4p, 322 weight class). Wilson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Simple Math - By: DL Incognito. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Speva Koso!
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, Solomon Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Koso tenderised Wilson's leg. Wilson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Koso throws a leg kick but Wilson checks it.
Wilson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Koso's calf.
Wilson throws a jab when Koso was well out of range.
Koso looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wilson misses with a lunging right hand
and Koso counters with a good low kick that Wilson was not able to check.
Wilson throws a lazy right hand but Koso sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Koso.
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Koso slips under a jab from Wilson.
Koso with a nice cross.
Wilson misses with a hook.
Solomon Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson misses the jab.
Wilson fails with the takedown
and Koso counters with a nice body shot.
Koso dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koso swings for the body but Wilson moves out of range.
Koso sets himself, and Wilson steps forward looking for the clinch! Koso avoids it this time.
Koso walks into a left hand.
A big left from Wilson misses.
Wilson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wilson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koso looks to land a combination. Wilson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wilson lands with an overhand left.
Koso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koso avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koso jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
We've been told by Koso's head coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID290K) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wilson thumps Koso with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Koso.
Wilson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wilson throws a low kick but Koso avoids it.
As Wilson backs away, Koso returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Koso chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wilson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wilson missing with a left hand there. Koso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koso wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wilson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Koso in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koso 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.
Wilson scores with a punch to the head.
Koso keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilson.
Wilson misses with a hook. Koso ducked under it nicely.
Koso looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wilson throws a big shot that misses.
Wilson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson misses with a series of wild punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wilson.
Koso misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Koso bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koso looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
No luck for Wilson with that takedown attempt.
Koso connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Koso throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wilson throws a jab when Koso was well out of range.
Koso uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
Koso was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Koso slips a jab and a cross from Wilson.
Wilson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Koso counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wilson ducks under a wild hook from Koso.
Wilson misses with a series of wild punches.
Wilson looks to land a right hand but Koso moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Koso defends it nicely.
Speva Koso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Solomon Wilson.
Wilson thuds his right hand into Koso's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wilson looks for a takedown but Koso sprawls well.
Koso throws the left hand but Wilson avoids the punch easily.
Koso scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wilson misses with a hook. Koso ducked under it nicely.
Koso is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wilson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Koso manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Koso is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Wilson frees his head nicely. Oh but Koso has switched to an armbar! Wilson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Speva Koso!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Otavio Madruga (ranked 1496 p4p, 205 weight class) and John Rydeland (ranked 1763 p4p, 247 weight class). Rydeland has chosen Robbery - Not sneak attack as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Otavio Madruga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Rydeland!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madruga takes one to the chin there.
A big left from Rydeland misses.
Madruga slips a jab and a cross from Rydeland.
Nice body punch from Rydeland.
Rydeland misses with a jab to the body
and Madruga counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Madruga takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Madruga tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Rydeland to counter with a crisp jab.
Madruga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Madruga clinches up against the cage.
Madruga misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rydeland.
Madruga tries a body shot but Rydeland blocks it.
Rydeland blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rydeland controlling the action here for a moment.
Rydeland softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Madruga manages to break the clinch.
Madruga tries to move into range but Rydeland moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Madruga.
Rydeland swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rydeland misses with a right hand
and Madruga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Rydeland has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Rydeland misses with a looping left.
Madruga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rydeland scores with a shot to the body.
Rydeland throws a combination that misses
and Madruga counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rydeland will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Madruga throws a hook but Rydeland avoids it easily.
Rydeland is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Madruga misses with a kick to the body.
Rydeland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Madruga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Madruga misses the target.
An inside leg kick lands from Rydeland.
Rydeland fails to land with a series of punches.
Rydeland is looking to clinch but Madruga is avoiding it.
Madruga tried to counter with a leg kick but Rydeland avoided it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Rydeland misses.
Rydeland bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Madruga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rydeland lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rydeland moves forwards but Madruga connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Madruga throws a head kick but Rydeland moves out of range.
Madruga jabs Rydeland right on the nose. Rydeland blinks but takes it well.
Madruga takes one to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Madruga.
It looks like John Rydeland has been cut.
Madruga connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rydeland momentarily.
Rydeland throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rydeland swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Madruga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rydeland.
Madruga looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Madruga tries to work over Rydeland's front leg with a kick but Rydeland checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland cracks Madruga with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Madruga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Madruga tries to land a front kick but Rydeland steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Madruga throws a body punch but Rydeland moves out of range.
Madruga throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Rydeland to counter with a crisp jab.
Rydeland digs a good hook to Madruga's body.
Madruga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Madruga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rydeland.
Rydeland appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Madruga is looking to land body kicks.
Madruga throws a body kick that misses.
Rydeland lands a head shot.
Madruga connects with a looping right hand.
Rydeland misses with a body punch
and Madruga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Rydeland, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rydeland throws an off balance right hand
and Rydeland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rydeland throws a nice looking combination but Madruga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rydeland misses with a low kick.
Madruga lands a big head kick that sends Rydeland to the canvas! Madruga follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Otavio Madruga!
During a confident post fight interview, Otavio Madruga thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Bland (ranked 1246 p4p, 36 weight class) and Umberto Reem (ranked 1776 p4p, 48 weight class). Reem has chosen Bad Reputation as his entrance music. 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jerome Bland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Umberto Reem!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bland lands a head shot.
Bland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bland listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bland takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reem looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bland cracks Reem with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Reem clinches up with Bland and pushes him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Bland.
Bland lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reem creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bland lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
Bland tries to throw a body punch but Reem avoids it by throwing Bland back against the cage.
Bland throws a punch but it's blocked by Reem.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short left from Bland.
Bland misses with a body punch.
Bland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Reem.
Bland misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bland can't find room to land a body shot as Reem controls the action.
Reem has Bland pushed against the cage.
Bland takes a shot to the head.
Bland lands a hook that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
Bland blocking some punches.
Bland throws a head punch that misses.
Bland scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bland presses Reem against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reem trying to control the position but instead, Bland has worked for underhooks and has pushed Reem into the cage.
Bland working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Reem.
Bland letting Reem take a breather here.
Bland tries to work over Reem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bland's elbow.
Reem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bland's elbow.
Bland tries a body shot but Reem blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reem scores with a shot to the side of Bland's head.
Bland misses with a punch to the body.
Bland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Reem is looking to control Bland's arms but Bland gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reem has his back to the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Reem.
Reem misses with a punch on the inside.
Bland tries to throw a body punch but Reem avoids it by throwing Bland back against the cage.
Reem lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bland being controlled against the cage.
Bland working aggressively here.
Bland throws a punch but it's blocked by Reem.
Reem is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Reem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bland manages to break the clinch.
Bland checks a leg kick.
Bland misses with a body punch
and Reem counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bland looks to score with a jab to the body but Reem is just out of range.
Bland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reem sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bland misses with a jab to the body
and Reem counters with an inside leg kick.
Reem scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reem connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bland. Bland circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Jerome Bland has been cut.
Reem lands with a straight right. Bland didn't see that one coming.
Bland throws the left hand but Reem avoids the punch easily.
Reem wants to land a leg kick but Bland is out of range.
Bland throws an off balance right hand
and Reem makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reem lands a nice looking body shot.
Bland is breathing heavily.
Reem clinches up against the cage.
Reem lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bland.
Good body shot from Reem.
Good body shot from Reem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bland works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reem scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bland takes a shot to the head.
Reem stalling the fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reem.
Reem prevents a body shot from Bland.
Come on Reem - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Reem lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bland backwards.
Reem lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reem scores with a shoulder strike.
Reem is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Reem taking a breather.
The referee is keeping an eye on Reem - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bland misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Umberto Reem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerome Bland's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Reem misses with a head kick.
Bland appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Reem takes one to the side of the head.
Reem clobbers Bland with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reem attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Reem lands a jab to the head.
Bland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reem moves away.
Bland takes a swing at Reem's ribcage but misses.
Bland looks to score with a jab to the body but Reem is just out of range.
Reem slips a jab from Bland.
Umberto Reem seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bland misses with an uppercut
and Reem counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reem darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bland takes a jab right on the kisser.
Reem drops Bland with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bland looks back up at him and smiles so Reem waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Bland is rocked!
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!
Reem scores with a body shot.
Oh Bland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BOOM! Reem lands a beautiful left hook that drops Bland. Bland tries to recover but Reem is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Bland lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Umberto Reem!
Umberto Reem took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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