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NJMMA #51: Colnago v Paulin PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bann Harrow (ranked 4404 p4p, 512 weight class) and King Murhaa (ranked 3667 p4p, 453 weight class). The key to victory for Bann Harrow has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bann Harrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, King Murhaa!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrow gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harrow has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Murhaa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Harrow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harrow pulls Murhaa in to control the position.
Murhaa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Harrow seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrow is trying to control the position but Murhaa postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Harrow seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Murhaa closes the distance and pushes Harrow back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa has picked Harrow up - he's going for a ride! Murhaa dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Murhaa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Harrow's head.
Murhaa slows the pace down in half guard.
Let's hope that Murhaa has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Murhaa.
Harrow is looking for a sweep. Murhaa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murhaa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Harrow wants to improve his position but Murhaa is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Harrow is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Murhaa is taking a breather. Harrow says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
It looks like Murhaa might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Harrow wants to control but Murhaa is keeping busy.
Harrow is trying to get back to full guard.
Murhaa is taking a breather. Harrow says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Murhaa wants to free his trapped foot but Harrow is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Murhaa keeps trying to improve his position.
Harrow trying to control from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murhaa.
Harrow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murhaa.
Harrow throwing a counter right hand but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Harrow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murhaa.
Harrow throws a push kick but Murhaa slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Murhaa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Harrow - the referee stops the clock and Murhaa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Harrow. Murhaa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Harrow walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Murhaa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Murhaa showed some decent athleticism there.
Harrow wants to control the action here but instead Murhaa manages to pass to full mount!
Murhaa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Harrow is looking to escape.
Murhaa thowing shots but they're missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murhaa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Murhaa avoids the attempt from Harrow to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Murhaa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Murhaa misses with a hook. Harrow ducked under it nicely.
Harrow moves out of range as Murhaa strikes.
Murhaa dives in and grabs Harrow's left leg, looking for a takedown. Harrow pushes down on Murhaa's head and hops out.
Harrow scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Harrow defending well as Murhaa loads up on a big left hand.
Murhaa swings widly with a right hand
and Harrow counters with a straight right hand.
Murhaa tries to clinch
and Harrow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harrow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Harrow enables Murhaa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Harrow manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Murhaa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Harrow looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Harrow pulls Murhaa in to control the position.
Murhaa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Murhaa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Harrow trying to keep a closed guard but Murhaa is proving a slippery customer.
Murhaa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
King Murhaa has got the better of the ground game so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Harrow is trying to keep Murhaa in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Murhaa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Harrow is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murhaa thows a huge punch but Harrow dodges it nicely.
Murhaa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Harrow trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Murhaa seems content to control.
Harrow has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Murhaa is working away from the top position though.
Murhaa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Harrow knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Harrow keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrow is looking to control Murhaa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harrow avoid being mounted?
Murhaa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Harrow moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Murhaa being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Harrow is trying to control the position but Murhaa postures up.
Murhaa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Murhaa drives through with a takedown into Harrow's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Harrow pulls Murhaa in to control the position.
Murhaa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harrow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harrow wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murhaa 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Murhaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Murhaa's corner calls for a 1-2. Murhaa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bann Harrow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murhaa has his takedown stuffed
and Harrow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murhaa misses with a takedown attempt - Harrow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Harrow stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Harrow's waist but Harrow gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murhaa off to one side.
Bann Harrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Murhaa.
Harrow throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Harrow counters with an outside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Harrow.
A telegraphed right hand from Murhaa misses the target.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhaa throws a lazy uppercut
letting Harrow counter with a right hand.
Bann Harrow is winning the standup battle so far.
Murhaa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harrow counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Murhaa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Harrow moves away from the strike by Murhaa.
Harrow throws a wild body kick that Murhaa sees coming a mile off.
Murhaa scores with a hook to the body. Harrow takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Murhaa gets a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harrow is trying to control but Murhaa passes into side control!
Harrow trying to remain calm as Murhaa controls from the top position.
Harrow tries to bench press Murhaa off him but Murhaa keeps the position.
Murhaa in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Murhaa working away.
Murhaa takes a little break here. Harrow wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa tries to move to mount but Harrow blocks the move with his legs.
Murhaa is staying tight to Harrow's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Harrow is looking to regain half guard here but Murhaa keeps moving and retains side control.
Murhaa throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Murhaa is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Harrow is trying to control Murhaa's posture but Murhaa avoids it.
The referee asks Murhaa politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Murhaa prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Harrow gets back to half guard.
Harrow is pressing down on Murhaa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Harrow trying to control the position.
Murhaa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harrow is keeping the position for now.
Harrow wants to control the position but Murhaa says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harrow trying to control here.
Harrow tries to roll over but Murhaa keeps him under control.
King Murhaa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Harrow looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Murhaa pushes past his half guard into mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
King Murhaa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Murhaa 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Murhaa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Vasquez (ranked 3903 p4p, 436 weight class) and Greek God (ranked 3839 p4p, 429 weight class). God has chosen KINGS - Bikini | Μπικίνι as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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196 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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Vasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Greek God!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasquez has his takedown stuffed
and Vasquez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vasquez looking to score a takedown here. God is defending well but Vasquez drives through and ends up in God's guard.
Vasquez has gone for a leg lock! God slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vasquez's guard.
Vasquez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. God doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. God manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
God got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vasquez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, God has managed to get both his arms back between Vasquez's legs - danger averted.
God slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
God misses with the ground and pound.
Vasquez manages to work his way to half guard, despite God's best efforts.
God wants to stand up but Vasquez has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Vasquez looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquez tries to roll over but God keeps him under control.
God is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vasquez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
God controlling the action here.
Vasquez actively working from the bottom here.
God wants to free his trapped foot but Vasquez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
God prevents Vasquez from improving his position.
God missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
God takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
God not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
God keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vasquez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
God tries to stand but can't do so whilst Vasquez controls his leg.
Vasquez actively working from the bottom here.
God thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vasquez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vasquez is breathing heavily.
Vasquez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vasquez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
God engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
God decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Vasquez needs to keep his hands up - God had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Lucas Vasquez has been cut.
Vasquez fails with the takedown
and God counters with a nice right hand that sends Vasquez toppling to the canvas! Vasquez scrambles and gets back to his feet - can God finish him?!
Vasquez is rocked!
Vasquez walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! God swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Greek God!
An out of breath Greek God thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Max Superior (ranked 3123 p4p, 269 weight class) and Roman Boesku (ranked 2525 p4p, 228 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Superior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roman Boesku!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boesku closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Superior did well to prevent Boesku getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Superior has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boesku is working away from the top position though.
Boesku with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boesku seems to be working for a kimura but Superior defends the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boesku is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Superior has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boesku is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Superior has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boesku is trying for a kimura here. Superior looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Boesku wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roman Boesku!
Roman Boesku decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Steel (ranked 1966 p4p, 248 weight class) and Slot Waster (ranked 2037 p4p, 256 weight class). Steel comes into the arena with Accept- Balls to the wall blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mickey Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Slot Waster!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waster drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Slot Waster has been cut.
Waster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Waster tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Steel lands a glancing blow to the side of Waster's head.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Waster is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Steel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIERCE in the buildup to the fight.
Steel looks to land a right hand but Waster moved out of range.
Steel misses with a body shot.
Steel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Waster paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Steel misses with a hook.
Waster is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Waster slips under a jab from Steel.
And Waster tries to counter it with a takedown but Steel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Steel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Waster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steel.
Waster tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Steel throws a lazy right hand but Waster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Waster slips under a jab.
Waster tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mickey Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Waster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steel.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Waster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steel.
Steel throws an overhand right that lands on Waster's shoulder, as Waster tries to avoid the shot.
Steel misses with a straight left.
Steel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Steel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Waster tries to counter it with a takedown but Steel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Waster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel.
Steel looks to land a right hand but Waster moved out of range.
Waster drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Steel defends it well.
Waster tests Steel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Steel.
Waster has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Steel throws the left hand but Waster avoids the punch easily.
Waster is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Steel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Waster.
Steel looks to land a right hand but Waster moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waster fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Steel misses with a straight left.
Waster feints the counter takedown.
Waster defending well as Steel loads up on a big left hand.
Steel scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Waster gets a takedown into half guard.
Waster stalling.
Waster looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Waster is working for a kimura but Steel is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Steel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Steel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Steel tries to get out of the position.
Waster slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Waster is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Steel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Waster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel keeps working.
Waster just content to control the position.
Waster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Steel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steel is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Waster is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Steel looks calm but he's in trouble here. Waster gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Steel is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Waster lets go of the hold and Steel can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Slot Waster!
Mickey Steel was interviewed post fight and said 'I think after that performance it's obvious that I don't have it anymore. I'm retiring. Thank you Dry for the opportunity to fight for your org and thank you all for supporting me!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Paddington (ranked 1278 p4p, 139 weight class) and Beta Knox (ranked 1205 p4p, 131 weight class). Paddington comes to the cage accompanied by Broken - Next time around. Knox is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Anthrax | Fight Em Till You Can't. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Beta Knox was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Paddington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Beta Knox!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox misses with an uppercut
and Paddington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knox lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Paddington shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Paddington trying to control from half guard but Knox is working away.
Paddington missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Paddington seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Knox is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). David Paddington!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Like Boss (ranked 1271 p4p, 50 weight class) and Maxim Popov (ranked 1981 p4p, 79 weight class). 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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290 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Like Boss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maxim Popov!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boss throws out a powerful jab.
Boss lands with a straight right. Popov didn't see that one coming.
Like Boss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Popov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Popov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boss comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Popov misses with a body shot.
Popov scores with a jab. Boss acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boss moves away from the strike by Popov.
Decent striking displayed by Boss there.
Boss takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fighters circling - Popov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boss bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Popov's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Popov walks into a stiff left hand from Boss.
Boss connects with a body shot.
Popov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Popov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Popov throws a lazy uppercut
and Boss counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boss has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Phoenix Fight Team in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Popov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boss tries to clinch up but Popov circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Popov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Popov missing with a left hand there. Boss was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boss gets tackled into the cage by Popov. Popov maintains the clinch.
Boss misses with a body punch.
Boss working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boss prevents a body shot from Popov.
Boss has a couple of punches blocked by Popov.
Boss lands a nice shot to the body.
Boss misses with the head strike.
Boss gets through Popov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boss lands a shot to the body.
Popov looks winded!
Popov is looking to break free of the clinch but Boss has double underhooks.
Boss lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Boss scores with a shot to the side of Popov's head.
Popov misses with a punch to the body.
Boss softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boss scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boss lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Popov backwards.
Boss lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Boss.
Boss scores with a shoulder strike.
Boss swings wildly with an uppercut but Popov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boss prevents a body shot from Popov.
Boss throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Popovs head.
Popov takes a shot to the head.
Boss lands with a right to the head.
Boss gets through Popov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Boss.
Boss lands a right hand.
Popov wants to break free but Boss has control.
A nice left hand lands by Boss.
Still in the clinch, Boss scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boss pushes Popov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boss working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boss lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Popov backwards.
Boss scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boss throws a big uppercut that drops Popov! More strikes from Boss and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Popov lies dazed against the cage as Boss celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Like Boss!
A less than humble Like Boss misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Theo Jorgensen (ranked 1684 p4p, 219 weight class) and Luiz Lowe (ranked 1189 p4p, 156 weight class). Luiz Lowe has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Theo Jorgensen's chin.
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Theo Jorgensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luiz Lowe!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lowe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jorgensen.
Lowe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jorgensen closes the distance and clinches.
Lowe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lowe takes a shot to the head.
Lowe blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jorgensen.
Jorgensen misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jorgensen.
Lowe misses with the head strike.
Lowe tries to throw a body punch but Jorgensen avoids it by throwing Lowe back against the cage.
Lowe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowe cracks Jorgensen with a nice body shot.
Jorgensen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jorgensen pushes Lowe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Lowe.
Jorgensen misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorgensen throws a head punch that misses.
Jorgensen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lowe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jorgensen misses with the head strike.
Lowe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jorgensen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jorgensen fails to land.
Lowe tries to work over Jorgensen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jorgensen misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jorgensen.
It looks like Luiz Lowe has been cut.
Lowe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
It looks like Theo Jorgensen has been cut.
Jorgensen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jorgensen is leaning against Lowe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lowe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lowe misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lowe misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lowe.
Lowe misses with a punch to the body.
Jorgensen tries a body shot but Lowe blocks it.
Lowe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jorgensen misses with the head strike.
Jorgensen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jorgensen fails to land.
Lowe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lowe blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jorgensen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lowe pushes Jorgensen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jorgensen pushes Lowe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jorgensen throws a head punch that misses.
Jorgensen can't find room to land a body shot as Lowe controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Jorgensen fails to land.
Lowe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jorgensen.
A nice left hand lands by Lowe.
Good body shot from Lowe.
Lowe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jorgensen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lowe backwards.
Lowe can't find room to land a body shot as Jorgensen controls the action.
Lowe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lowe misses with a body punch.
Lowe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jorgensen throws a punch but it's blocked by Lowe.
Jorgensen throws a punch but it's blocked by Lowe.
Lowe blocking some punches.
Lowe is working Jorgensen over against the cage.
Lowe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lowe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lowe's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jorgensen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lowe's coach down at CLOSING AROUND APRIL 15, 2018 CHEERS!~ was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lowe's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jorgensen misses with a punch on the inside.
Jorgensen throws a head punch that misses.
Lowe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jorgensen blocks a body shot from Lowe.
Jorgensen pushes Lowe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jorgensen letting Lowe take a breather here.
Lowe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lowe taking a breather.
Jorgensen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lowe backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theo Jorgensen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jorgensen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jorgensen takes the fight into the clinch.
Jorgensen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jorgensen lands an uppercut.
Lowe tries to work over Jorgensen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lowe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lowe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Lowe.
Nice body punch from Lowe - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Lowe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lowe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lowe.
Lowe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lowe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowe lands with a left to the head.
Jorgensen swings wildly with an uppercut but Lowe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jorgensen misses with the head strike.
Lowe misses with a punch on the inside.
Jorgensen lands a body shot.
Jorgensen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lowe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lowe throws a right and a left that Jorgensen avoids nicely.
Jorgensen swings for the body but Lowe moves out of range.
Lowe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lowe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jorgensen was well out of range. Poor timing from Lowe.
Lowe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab from Lowe.
Lowe misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lowe blocks an uppercut.
Lowe blocking some punches.
Jorgensen tries a body shot but Lowe blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jorgensen tries to work over Lowe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jorgensen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jorgensen.
Jorgensen has a couple of punches blocked by Lowe.
Lowe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jorgensen's elbow.
Lowe manages to break the clinch.
Lowe closes the distance and clinches.
Jorgensen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jorgensen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lowe's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jorgensen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowe prevents a body shot from Jorgensen.
Lowe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jorgensen is keeping busy.
Nice body punch from Jorgensen - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen works on Lowe's body with a couple of short punches.
Jorgensen misses with the head strike.
Lowe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lowe blocks an uppercut.
Lowe is trying to push Jorgensen away but Jorgensen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lowe is working Jorgensen over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Jorgensen.
Lowe blocking some punches.
A short left from Jorgensen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lowe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jorgensen tries to keep at a distance but Lowe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lowe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lowe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jorgensen moves away.
Jorgensen tries to counter by clinching up but Lowe breaks away and moves out of range.
Jorgensen misses with a wild body shot.
Jorgensen closes the distance and pushes Lowe back into the cage.
Jorgensen can't find room to land a body shot as Lowe controls the action.
Lowe lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Jorgensen fails to land.
Lowe breaks from the clinch.
Lowe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jorgensen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jorgensen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Donk. Jorgensen catches Lowe right on the button with a cross.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Theo Jorgensen will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jorgensen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lowe scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lowe.
Jorgensen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lowe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jorgensen's elbow.
Jorgensen tries to throw a body punch but Lowe avoids it by throwing Jorgensen back against the cage.
Jorgensen has a couple of punches blocked by Lowe.
Jorgensen misses with the head strike.
Jorgensen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorgensen tries a body shot but Lowe blocks it.
Theo Jorgensen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lowe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jorgensen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jorgensen misses with some punches.
Jorgensen throws a punch but it's blocked by Lowe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lowe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jorgensen is rocked!
Theo Jorgensen's cut is getting worse.
Lowe breaks the clinch.
Oh Jorgensen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lowe connects with a body shot.
Lowe is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Jorgensen flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Jorgensen is out cold! Lowe holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luiz Lowe!
A very excited looking Luiz Lowe made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Pickledoo (ranked 761 p4p, 33 weight class) and Mongolian Muslim (ranked 960 p4p, 38 weight class). Pickledoo comes to the cage accompanied by Butthole Surfers - Who Was in My Room Last Night. Muslim has chosen Modern Mongolian Music - Sandy Desert as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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287 lbs
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Pickledoo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mongolian Muslim!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muslim fails in his attempt to clinch.
Muslim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pickledoo.
Muslim doesn't manage to clinch there - Pickledoo circles away.
Muslim 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.
Muslim forces Pickledoo back against the cage and clinches.
Muslim prevents Pickledoo from breaking the clinch.
Pickledoo has had enough of the clinch but Muslim keeps him there for the moment.
Muslim has a couple of punches blocked by Pickledoo.
Muslim misses with a punch to the body.
Pickledoo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pickledoo lands with a right to the head.
Pickledoo presses Muslim against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Muslim looks winded!
Pickledoo breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pickledoo throws a shot to the body.
Pickledoo motions for Muslim to come forward. Pickledoo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Muslim tries to clinch up
and Pickledoo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pickledoo throws a shot from downtown. Muslim moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Pickledoo.
Good work by Muslim as he checks the leg kick.
Muslim clinches with his opponent.
Muslim tries a body shot but Pickledoo blocks it.
Pickledoo breaks from the clinch.
Pickledoo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muslim.
Pickledoo lands a body shot.
Muslim throws a jab but it's blocked by Pickledoo.
Pickledoo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Muslim looks to clinch
and Pickledoo rattles Muslim with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Muslim tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Pickledoo dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Muslim stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bobby Pickledoo!
Bobby Pickledoo retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Bobby Pickledoo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Mongolian Muslim had this to say: 'This fucking blind referee is friends with the fucking biased judges who are both paid by my PED-using opponent's manager. Fuck them and fuck the haters! What are you looking at asshole? Come at me, I'll mash you like potatoes!!
Mommy!! They are threatening me! 😭'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shane MacGowan (ranked 839 p4p, 114 weight class) and Tyreke Mechanic (ranked 1020 p4p, 141 weight class). MacGowan comes to the cage accompanied by The Pogues - Streams of Whiskey. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shane MacGowan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyreke Mechanic!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mechanic slaps away a takedown attempt from MacGowan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Mechanic. Beautiful body shot.
Mechanic slaps away a takedown attempt from MacGowan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mechanic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane MacGowan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacGowan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shane MacGowan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacGowan tries for a takedown but Mechanic circles away easily
and Mechanic counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mechanic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacGowan throws out the jab.
Jab from MacGowan.
MacGowan looking to score a takedown here. Mechanic is defending well but MacGowan drives through and ends up in Mechanic's guard.
MacGowan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Mechanic is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Mechanic keeps moving.
MacGowan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
MacGowan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mechanic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
MacGowan forces his way into half guard.
MacGowan trying to control from half guard but Mechanic is working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mechanic can do anything to dispel that myth.
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.
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but Mechanic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacGowan to get the leverage.
MacGowan wants to work for an arm triangle but Mechanic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
MacGowan is pressing down on Mechanic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mechanic is holding on for now.
MacGowan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mechanic keeps working.
MacGowan is looking for a kimura here.
MacGowan is pressing down on Mechanic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mechanic is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan trying to control from half guard but Mechanic is working away.
MacGowan wants to advance to full mount but Mechanic doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Mechanic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MacGowan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mechanic looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacGowan is one step ahead there.
MacGowan throwing strikes from guard but Mechanic blocks nicely.
Mechanic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from MacGowan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
MacGowan looking to pass the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
MacGowan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mechanic managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by MacGowan.
Mechanic is looking for a sweep.
MacGowan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mechanic dodges the ground and pound from MacGowan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane MacGowan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
MacGowan fails to land the takedown.
Mechanic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
MacGowan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mechanic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mechanic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from MacGowan finds it's way round the side to connect with Mechanic's head.
MacGowan misses with a hook
and Mechanic counters with a stiff right hand.
MacGowan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mechanic.
MacGowan loads up on a big right hand but Mechanic slips the punch.
Mechanic throws out a counter right but MacGowan avoids it with no problem.
MacGowan with a lazy takedown attempt
and MacGowan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane MacGowan. 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.
Mechanic lands a nice shot to the body.
MacGowan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MacGowan looks to throw the jab but Mechanic is out of range.
MacGowan misses with a body punch
enabling Mechanic to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
MacGowan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mechanic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. MacGowan doesn't seem bothered though.
Mechanic looks to throw the jab but MacGowan is out of range.
Mechanic looks to throw the jab but MacGowan is out of range.
It looked like MacGowan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Mechanic misses the target.
Mechanic misses with a hook. MacGowan ducked under it nicely.
MacGowan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mechanic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mechanic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacGowan.
Mechanic looks to land a right hand but MacGowan moved out of range.
Mechanic looks to throw the jab but MacGowan is out of range.
MacGowan slips under a jab.
MacGowan throws a lazy uppercut
letting Mechanic counter with a right hand.
MacGowan lands with a hook. Mechanic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
MacGowan defending well as Mechanic loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mechanic connects with a right hand. MacGowan shakes it off.
MacGowan thows a left - swing and a miss!
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!
Mechanic punishes MacGowan's body with a nice straight punch.
MacGowan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mechanic's guard.
MacGowan looking to sit in guard and control but Mechanic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Shane MacGowan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mechanic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mechanic being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mechanic wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
MacGowan pulls Mechanic in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
MacGowan continues to stall.
Mechanic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyreke Mechanic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
The fighters circling - MacGowan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacGowan missing with a left hand there. Mechanic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacGowan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
MacGowan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mechanic.
MacGowan darts in looking for a takedown but Mechanic gets double underhooks and turns MacGowan into the cage.
MacGowan dives in and scores a takedown into Mechanic's guard.
MacGowan passes into half guard.
MacGowan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mechanic wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan wants to take a breather but Mechanic is having none of it.
MacGowan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGowan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mechanic is just riding it out for now. MacGowan eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan is controlling the pace.
MacGowan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mechanic for as long as he can get away with.
MacGowan is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
MacGowan is working for a submission of some sort.
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mechanic has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mechanic won't allow MacGowan to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan trying to control from half guard but Mechanic is working away.
Mechanic won't allow MacGowan to pass to mount.
Mechanic trying to control here.
MacGowan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mechanic wants to control but MacGowan is keeping busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mechanic 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.
Mechanic is fighting to break MacGowan's control of his arms but MacGowan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mechanic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan pulls Mechanic in to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane MacGowan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think MacGowan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane MacGowan!
After winning the bout, Shane MacGowan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cesar Colnago (ranked 640 p4p, 65 weight class) and Thierry Paulin (ranked 788 p4p, 80 weight class). Cesar Colnago 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cesar Colnago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thierry Paulin!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paulin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Colnago.
Colnago fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Colnago slips under a jab from Paulin.
Paulin connects with a jab.
Colnago stuns Paulin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Paulin looks to land a combination. Colnago sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Cesar Colnago has been cut.
Paulin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Colnago just misses with a punch to the body.
Colnago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paulin 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.
Cesar Colnago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paulin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Colnago 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.
Colnago misses with a straight left.
Colnago throws a predictable looking body shot
and Paulin counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colnago takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Colnago takes the fight into the clinch.
Paulin misses with some punches.
Colnago misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paulin lands a body punch.
Paulin has a couple of punches blocked by Colnago.
Paulin wants to get back to striking at distance but Colnago won't allow it.
Paulin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colnago swings for the body but Paulin moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Paulin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Colnago.
Colnago backing away here, and Paulin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Colnago throws a shot from downtown. Paulin moves away and avoids it.
Colnago tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Paulin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Paulin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Colnago sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Colnago instigates a clinch.
Colnago misses with a punch to the body.
Colnago struggles to land a body shot inside as Paulin controls his hands.
Paulin breaks from the clinch.
Paulin lands an overhand right.
Paulin tries to keep at a distance but Colnago has taken the fight into the clinch.
Paulin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paulin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Paulin misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Colnago wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Colnago bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Thierry Paulin has been cut.
Paulin misses with a straight left.
Paulin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Colnago will feel that in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Colnago dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paulin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colnago throws an off balance right hand
and Paulin counters with a nice body shot.
Colnago looks to land a right hand but Paulin moved out of range.
Colnago takes a swing at Paulin's ribcage but misses.
Colnago is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Paulin's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Paulin is looking to slow Colnago down with leg kicks.
Paulin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Colnago.
A little jabbing left from Paulin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheers as Paulin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Colnago doesn't seem phased though.
Colnago misses the shot to the body.
Colnago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paulin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Paulin sends Colnago crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Paulin is motioning to the referee to let Colnago up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Colnago is rocked!
Look low, kick high! Paulin uses the oldest trick in the book to send Colnago tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Paulin is absolutely delighted - when Colnago wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Thierry Paulin!
Thierry Paulin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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