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Torcida 24 - Venom Vs Foot PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between AJ Daniels (ranked 4499 p4p, 348 weight class) and Leveon Bell (ranked 9234 p4p, 487 weight class). AJ Daniels has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, AJ Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leveon Bell!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Daniels tries for a takedown but Bell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Daniels, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bell lands a lovely overhand right.
Bell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daniels manages to avoid it.
Bell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bell lands a jab to the head.
Daniels tries to move into range but Bell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bell throws a sloppy head kick and Daniels moves out of range easily.
Daniels throws a big counter combination but Bell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Daniels shoots in but Bell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bell is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Daniels has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bell scores with a sloppy right hand. Daniels should have avoided that one.
Bell throws a nice looking combination but Daniels bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've been hearing reports that Daniels has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Daniels stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leveon Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Daniels tries to counter with a takedown but Bell is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bell throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Bell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Daniels tries to clinch but Bell is having none of it.
Bell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Daniels lands with a shot to the body.
Bell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bell swinging wildly here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bell.
Daniels attempts a counter takedown but Bell avoids it well and moves away.
Daniels shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bell looks winded!
Daniels content to control rather than advance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daniels seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Daniels is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bell is trying to get back to full guard.
Daniels is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Daniels stands up from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels darts in and clinches Bell up against the cage.
Bell stalls.
Daniels breaks the clinch.
Daniels misses the shot to the body.
Bell tries to keep at a distance but Daniels has taken the fight into the clinch.
Daniels drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AJ Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bell stalls.
Bell keeps control of Daniels as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bell presses Daniels against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bell manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Danielss head.
Bell tries a knee to the head but Daniels blocks it.
Daniels breaks from the clinch.
Bell just misses with a punch to the body.
Daniels closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bell's guard.
Daniels is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bell trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leveon Bell dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch but Bell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Daniels bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bell is looking to regain half guard here but Daniels keeps moving and retains side control.
Daniels content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bell pushes Daniels away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Daniels gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bell has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Daniels off and has taken his back!
Daniels tries to escape the position.
Bell controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels is really stuck here.
Daniels tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bell working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Daniels tries to buck Bell off but he can't manage it.
Daniels wants to hold on but Bell pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Daniels stops Bell from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Bell stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Daniels lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bell throws a head kick but Daniels moves out of range.
Daniels cracks a nice hook into Bell's ribs.
Bell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daniels manages to avoid it.
Daniels changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Daniels closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bell quickly recovers to half guard.
Bell is breathing heavily.
Daniels performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bell won't allow Daniels to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Daniels missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Daniels lands a nice short elbow.
Bell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Daniels is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Daniels seems content to control.
Daniels looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bell is looking to get back to is feet but Daniels passes into side control.
Daniels wants to control but Bell is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daniels controlling the position from side mount.
Daniels advances to full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daniels content just to control the position here.
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 AJ Daniels will probably get the nod.
That's time! Daniels's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Daniels moves into the clinch.
Bell lands a damaging elbow.
Bell is pushing Daniels up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bell working Daniels over with knees to the body.
Bell has Daniels pressed against the cage, preventing Daniels from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bell can't break the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Bell.
Daniels jumps guard but Bell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A knee to the head by Bell.
Bell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Daniels tries to pull guard but Bell holds him up against the cage and eventually Daniels drops back down to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels tries to land knees in the clinch but Bell avoids the damage to the body.
Bell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bell lands a body shot.
Bell lands a shoulder strike.
Daniels gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bell scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Daniels manages to mount him!
Daniels thowing shots but they're missing.
Bell is squirming around, avoiding Daniels's attempts to control the action.
Daniels controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels looking to control but Bell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Daniels thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Daniels looking to ground and pound but Bell is blocking nicely.
Bell is squirming around, avoiding Daniels's attempts to control the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daniels with shots to the head and body - Bell looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell tries to lock up and control but Daniels gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Daniels tries to control but Bell wriggling away.
Bell can't escape the position.
Daniels controlling the position easily from mount.
Bell can't escape the position.
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.
Bell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bell is trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Daniels lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bell hang on?
Daniels working for a guillotine from mount but Bell is in no mood to give up.
Bell tries to buck Daniels off but Daniels takes his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
AJ Daniels showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Daniels 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AJ Daniels!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Howlett (ranked 3600 p4p, 297 weight class) and Avram Grant (ranked 6062 p4p, 414 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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154 lbs
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145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Howlett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Avram Grant!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howlett avoids the head kick by Grant.
Grant lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Grant throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Howlett counters with a left and a right that stings Grant.
Grant is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Howlett moves away.
Grant throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Grant throws a sloppy head kick
and Howlett counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Grant down! Howlett is looking to finish but Grant is intelligently defending himself.
Grant is rocked!
Grant looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Howlett landing some decent shots from guard.
Grant is still in real trouble! Can Howlett finish him?
Howlett is in close to Grant's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Howlett looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Howlett distracts Grant with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Howlett chips away with some ground and pound.
Howlett works over Grant with some ground and pound from guard.
Howlett working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett controlling from the top position.
Howlett is working Grant over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Howlett controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howlett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Howlett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Grant really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Howlett. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Howlett chips away with some ground and pound.
Howlett content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Howlett working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Howlett 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.
Howlett drops back looking for a leg! Grant is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grant manages to kick Howlett off! Howlett jumps back into Grant's guard.
Howlett is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Howlett lands a couple of digs.
Howlett slips nicely into half guard.
Grant is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Howlett scores with a couple of nice shots.
Howlett working Grant over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howlett working over Grant with some ground and pound. Grant looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Howlett decides to stand up.
Grant throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Howlett shoots in for a double leg counter - driving through into a slam and Grant is out! The slam has knocked him out cold! Devastating for Grant but Howlett is celebrating as the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). James Howlett!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremiah Doucet (ranked 6064 p4p, 632 weight class) and Mikal Rubikov (ranked 4126 p4p, 509 weight class). Jeremiah Doucet is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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218 lbs
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220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremiah Doucet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikal Rubikov!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubikov moves to clinch but Doucet breaks away
and Doucet counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rubikov is looking to escape.
Rubikov has one foot on Doucet's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A jab from Rubikov does it's job there.
It looks like Jeremiah Doucet has been cut.
Rubikov misses with a jab to the body
so Doucet counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rubikov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Doucet is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
It looks like Mikal Rubikov has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doucet won't allow Rubikov to get back to his feet.
Doucet cracks Rubikov with a solid left hand.
Doucet trying to control but Rubikov is working from the bottom.
Doucet is looking to work some ground and pound but Rubikov has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doucet stops Rubikov from standing up.
Doucet is looking to work some ground and pound but Rubikov has wrist control.
Rubikov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Doucet off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Doucet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubikov tries to escape but Doucet is in control.
Doucet landing strikes.
Rubikov is rocked!
Mikal Rubikov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mikal Rubikov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jeremiah Doucet!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jeremiah Doucet made sure he mentioned FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Christian Baier (ranked 3333 p4p, 160 weight class) and Furious Munchkin (ranked 4327 p4p, 200 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Furious Munchkin was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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143 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Christian Baier!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Furious Munchkin!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munchkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baier was well out of range. Poor timing from Munchkin.
Baier moves out of range as Munchkin throws a body kick.
Munchkin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Baier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Munchkin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Munchkin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Baier tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Munchkin scores with a leg kick.
Munchkin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Baier takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Baier fails in his attempt to clinch.
Munchkin throws a jab but it's blocked by Baier.
Munchkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baier ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Baier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Munchkin counters with a body kick.
Munchkin tries to land a front kick but Baier steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Baier closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Munchkin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baier fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baier fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Munchkin gets through Baier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Baier blocks a body shot from Munchkin.
Munchkin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baier backwards.
Munchkin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baier backwards.
Baier has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Munchkin uses from the top position.
Baier 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.
Baier is working hard here to advance position.
My spies in Team Alpha Midget inform me that Munchkin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Munchkin 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.
Munchkin wants to control from the top but Baier keeps moving.
Munchkin won't allow Baier to sweep him here.
Munchkin wants to control from the top but Baier keeps moving.
Baier not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Baier keeping moving, preventing Munchkin from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munchkin stopping the sweep attempt from Baier.
Munchkin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baier not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Munchkin won't allow Baier to sweep him here.
Baier has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Munchkin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Munchkin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Munchkin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Baier has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Munchkin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munchkin misses with a low kick as Baier jumps back.
Baier wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Munchkin fakes the leg kick and cracks Baier in the body.
Munchkin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Munchkin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Baier momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Munchkin.
Munchkin throws a front kick aimed at Baier's knee but Baier avoids it well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Munchkin.
Baier connects with a crisp jab.
Munchkin scores with a leg kick.
Baier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baier throws a leg kick but Munchkin moved away.
A good leg kick by Munchkin.
Baier moves into the clinch.
Baier jumps guard but Munchkin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Baier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baier is trying to pull guard but Munchkin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Baier jumps guard but Munchkin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Munchkin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Baier is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Munchkin to keep the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baier tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Baier jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Munchkin walks away with a smile on his face. Baier gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Baier has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Munchkin.
Munchkin checks a low kick from Baier.
Munchkin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baier.
Munchkin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Baier drives through and clinches with Munchkin against the cage.
Munchkin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Munchkin avoids the head kick by Baier.
Munchkin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Baier takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Baier is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A good leg kick by Munchkin.
Baier throws a head kick that misses.
Baier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Munchkin.
Munchkin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Baier stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Munchkin.
Munchkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baier.
Baier wants to clinch up but Munchkin keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Furious Munchkin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Crunch! Munchkin slams his shin into Baier's torso.
Baier has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Baier shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Baier throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An inside leg kick lands from Munchkin.
A nice leg kick lands there from Munchkin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Munchkin.
Munchkin digs a good body shot into Baier's ribs.
Munchkin connects with a solid leg kick.
Munchkin throws a leg kick but Baier checks it.
Munchkin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Munchkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baier misses with a looping right.
Baier with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Munchkin to score with a decent uppercut.
Furious Munchkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baier misses with a looping right.
Munchkin tried to score with a low kick but Baier checks it.
Baier is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Munchkin.
Baier tries to clinch up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munchkin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Munchkin checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Baier.
Baier backing away here, and Munchkin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Munchkin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Munchkin fakes the leg kick and cracks Baier in the body.
Baier wants to clinch.
Munchkin looks to land a body kick but Baier moved away.
Munchkin throws a leg kick but Baier checks it.
Munchkin misses with a body kick.
Munchkin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Munchkin avoids the head kick by Baier.
Munchkin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Baier throws a push kick but Munchkin slaps the foot to one side.
Munchkin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Munchkin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Munchkin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Baier's calf.
Munchkin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munchkin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Furious Munchkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baier tries to clinch there but Munchkin circles away.
Baier will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Munchkin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some bone on bone action there as Baier checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Baier misses the shot to the body.
Munchkin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Munchkin cracks the inside of Baier's front leg.
Munchkin misses with a kick to the body.
Munchkin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Baier drives through and clinches with Munchkin against the cage.
Baier jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Munchkin walks away with a smile on his face. Baier gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Munchkin misses with a leg kick.
A solid body kick from Munchkin.
Munchkin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baier.
Munchkin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Munchkin throws a solid leg kick but Baier takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Munchkin.
Baier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baier is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Munchkin's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Munchkin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munchkin lands with a hook. Baier tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Baier misses with a looping right.
A big left from Baier misses.
Baier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Munchkin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Munchkin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Munchkin lunges at Baier with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Baier's hand.
Munchkin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Baier throws a body punch but Munchkin moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Munchkin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Baier has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Baier and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Munchkin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Baier's calf.
Baier takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Munchkin scores with a push kick.
Munchkin moves out of range as Baier throws a body kick.
Munchkin throws the left hand but Baier avoids the punch easily.
Munchkin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baier is looking to clinch but Munchkin is avoiding it.
Baier scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Munchkin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Munchkin connects with an inside leg kick.
Baier has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Munchkin.
Baier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Munchkin.
Both fighters circling a little - Munchkin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Baier misses with a body shot.
Munchkin throws a leg kick but Baier sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Baier tries to counter by clinching up but Munchkin breaks away and moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Munchkin.
Munchkin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Baier throws a body shot but no joy.
Munchkin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice body kick from Munchkin.
Baier takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Baier moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Furious Munchkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Munchkin ducks under a wild hook from Baier.
Baier stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Munchkin.
Munchkin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Munchkin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Baier looks to score with a jab to the body but Munchkin is just out of range.
Baier looks to land a body kick but Munchkin moved away.
Baier checks the leg kick nicely there.
Munchkin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Munchkin connects with a leg kick. Baier looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Munchkin lands a front kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Munchkin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baier doesn't manage to clinch there - Munchkin circles away.
Munchkin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Baier takes a step back to recover.
Munchkin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Munchkin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Munchkin throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munchkin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Baier tries to clinch up.
Baier checks a leg kick.
Munchkin connects with a leg kick. Baier looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Baier scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A chopping leg kick lands by Munchkin.
Baier blocks a jab.
Munchkin misses with a leg kick
and Baier holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Munchkin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Munchkin misses with some punches.
Baier tries to pull guard but Munchkin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Munchkin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Baier fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Munchkin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Furious Munchkin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Baier jumps guard but Munchkin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Baier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baier jumps guard but Munchkin stands there with Baier around his waist. Baier gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baier blocking some punches.
Baier tries to pull guard but Munchkin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Baier tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baier jumps guard but Munchkin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baier fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Baier tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Baier is trying to pull guard but Munchkin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Munchkin.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Baier jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Munchkin walks away with a smile on his face. Baier gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Munchkin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Munchkin cracks the inside of Baier's front leg.
Munchkin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Munchkin feints and then cracks Baier's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baier down.
Baier misses with a low kick.
That kick from Munchkin tenderised Baier's leg. Baier is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baier darts in and clinches Munchkin up against the cage.
Baier tries to pull guard but Munchkin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Munchkin misses with some punches.
Baier tries to pull guard but Munchkin holds him up against the cage and eventually Baier drops back down to his feet.
Munchkin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Munchkin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Baier on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Munchkin is looking to slow Baier down with leg kicks.
Munchkin pushes Baier away with a front kick.
Munchkin 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.
Munchkin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Baier on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Baier on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Baier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Baier misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munchkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baier.
Baier seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Munchkin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Munchkin checks a leg kick.
Munchkin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good leg kick by Munchkin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Munchkin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Munchkin throws a body kick that misses.
Munchkin scores with a spinning back kick!
Munchkin throws a front kick that sends Baier stumbling back into the cage.
Munchkin moves out of range of the body kick from Baier.
Baier on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Munchkin slips a straight right by Baier.
Munchkin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Munchkin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Baier tries a low kick but Munchkin avoids it.
Baier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Furious Munchkin really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Baier tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Baier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Munchkin lands a front kick.
Munchkin avoids the head kick by Baier.
Baier throws a sloppy head kick and Munchkin moves out of range easily.
Baier tries a head kick but it misses.
Munchkin avoids the body shot from Baier.
Baier chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Munchkin can pounce on him.
Munchkin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Baier throws a wild body kick that Munchkin sees coming a mile off.
Munchkin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Munchkin connects with a leg kick. Baier looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Munchkin.
Munchkin throws a hook to the side of Baier's head but Baier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Munchkin connects with a solid leg kick.
Baier is looking to wear down Munchkin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A solid leg kick lands there for Munchkin.
Nice body kick from Munchkin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munchkin throws a body punch but Baier moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Munchkin, right into the meat.
Munchkin misses with an uppercut.
Baier throws a body punch but Munchkin moves out of range.
Munchkin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Munchkin, right into the meat.
Munchkin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Baier. That did some damage!
Munchkin scores with a nice body kick.
Baier tries to clinch up.
Munchkin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Baier misses with a wild body shot.
Munchkin throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Munchkin. That's going to slow Baier down.
Baier throws a leg kick that misses.
Munchkin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Baier is out of range.
Munchkin looks to land a body kick but Baier moved away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Munchkin. That's going to slow Baier down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munchkin throws a lazy right hand but Baier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baier is looking to counter the offense by Munchkin and move into the clinch.
Munchkin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Munchkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Munchkin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Baier's sensitive parts.
Munchkin lands a jab to the head.
Baier wants to clinch.
Baier misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Munchkin.
Baier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Munchkin lands a leg kick that knocks Baier off balance momentarily.
Baier takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Baier is looking to chop away at Munchkin's legs.
A leg kick checked by Baier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munchkin throws a low kick but Baier avoids it.
As Munchkin tries to get set, Baier tries to push him back and clinch up but Munchkin manages to avoid the attempt.
Munchkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baier manages to avoid it.
Baier pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Baier fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baier on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Munchkin. Munchkin obviously looking to wear him down.
Munchkin lands with a nice body kick.
Munchkin tries to work over Baier's front leg with a kick but Baier checks it.
Munchkin scores with a push kick.
Baier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Munchkin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Munchkin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Munchkin lands a front kick.
A big left from Munchkin misses.
Baier is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Munchkin.
Munchkin cracks the inside of Baier's front leg.
Baier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Munchkin.
Baier doesn't manage to clinch there - Munchkin circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munchkin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Munchkin.
Baier slips under a jab from Munchkin.
Munchkin throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Munchkin connects with a right hand. Baier shakes it off.
Munchkin thows a body kick. Baier tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Munchkin scores with a kick to the midsection.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Munchkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baier tries to pull guard but Munchkin won't allow it.
Baier tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Munchkin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Munchkin tries to throw a body punch but Baier avoids it by throwing Munchkin back against the cage.
Munchkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baier gets control of Munchkin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Baier will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Munchkin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Furious Munchkin dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Munchkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baier throws out the jab.
A big right from Baier misses.
Munchkin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Munchkin. That's going to slow Baier down.
Munchkin blocks a head kick by Baier.
Munchkin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Baier's calf.
Munchkin misses with a leg kick.
Baier keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Munchkin throws a body shot but no joy.
A thudding body kick lands there by Munchkin!
Munchkin throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munchkin checks a leg kick.
Munchkin throws a front kick that sends Baier stumbling back into the cage.
Munchkin scores with a leg kick.
Baier tries to clinch up.
Baier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Munchkin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baier connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Munchkin momentarily.
Baier has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Munchkin.
Baier motions for Munchkin to come forward. Baier throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Munchkin.
A leg kick checked by Munchkin.
Munchkin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Baier's calf.
Munchkin lands a front kick.
Munchkin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Baier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Munchkin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Munchkin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Munchkin misses with a body kick.
Munchkin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Baier on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Munchkin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Furious Munchkin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baier throws a sloppy head kick and Munchkin moves out of range easily.
Munchkin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Munchkin checks the leg kick.
Baier misses with a body shot.
Baier misses with a wild body shot.
Munchkin looks for the body kick but Baier saw that one coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Munchkin.
Munchkin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Munchkin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Munchkin is looking to score with low kicks.
Munchkin thumps Baier with a low kick.
Baier has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Munchkin finds it's way round the side to connect with Baier's head.
Baier tries to clinch up.
Munchkin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Munchkin motions for Baier to come forward. Munchkin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Baier checks a low kick from Munchkin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Baier.
Munchkin connects with a leg kick. Baier looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Munchkin thuds his shin into the meat of Baier's side.
Munchkin throws a poor cross that misses
and Baier holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Baier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Munchkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baier pulls guard effortlessly.
Christian Baier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Munchkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Baier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baier looking to control.
Baier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Munchkin wants to control from the top but Baier keeps moving.
Baier has his foot on Munchkin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Munchkin works his way back into a safe position though.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munchkin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Munchkin looking to sit in guard and control but Baier gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Baier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baier trying to control but Munchkin is working from the bottom.
Baier throws a big right hand that misses.
Munchkin looking to control.
Baier postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Baier stands and throws Munchkin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Munchkin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baier is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Munchkin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Munchkin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baier wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Furious Munchkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Munchkin 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 45:50
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Furious Munchkin!
Furious Munchkin is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dvan Irago (ranked 3540 p4p, 460 weight class) and Tommy McLoughlin (ranked 4923 p4p, 569 weight class). Dvan Irago has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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213 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dvan Irago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy McLoughlin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLoughlin avoids a punch combination nicely.
McLoughlin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McLoughlin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Irago is fending him off so far but McLoughlin persists. Nope, Irago circles away and we're back to standing.
McLoughlin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McLoughlin closes the distance and clinches up with Irago, looking for a takedown. McLoughlin pushes Irago against the cage but Irago circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dvan Irago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy McLoughlin.
McLoughlin misses with a takedown attempt - Irago sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Irago tests McLoughlin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tommy McLoughlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLoughlin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Irago but Irago pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McLoughlin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Irago circles away.
McLoughlin looks winded!
Good exchange - Irago coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLoughlin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Irago stuffs the takedown attempt from McLoughlin. McLoughlin gets slowly back to his feet.
Irago lunges at McLoughlin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McLoughlin's hand.
Irago slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McLoughlin is defended easily by Irago.
McLoughlin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McLoughlin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McLoughlin goes for a double leg but Irago avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Irago continues to drive forward.
McLoughlin walks into a jab.
Good exchange - Irago coming out on top.
Irago scores with a body shot.
Irago lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McLoughlin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Irago throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McLoughlin is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Irago.
McLoughlin is still on wobbly legs! Can Irago finish him?
A punch combination from Irago misses.
McLoughlin seems to have recovered his senses.
Irago scores with a shot to the body.
Irago is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Irago lands a glancing blow to the side of McLoughlin's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLoughlin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Irago scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McLoughlin misses with a takedown attempt - Irago sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Irago on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McLoughlin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Irago sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Irago cracks McLoughlin with an open hand slap.
Irago lands a lovely overhand right.
Irago sizes up McLoughlin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McLoughlin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Irago defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McLoughlin.
Irago definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Irago lands a jab-cross combination.
Irago punishes McLoughlin's body with a nice straight punch.
McLoughlin walks into a straight right hand from Irago.
McLoughlin fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irago lands with an overhand left.
Irago lands a nice hook to McLoughlin's body. McLoughlin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McLoughlin misses with a takedown
and Irago counters with a three punch combo that has McLoughlin backing up. McLoughlin nods at Irago to acknowledge the strikes.
Irago connects with a good right hand that stumbles McLoughlin. McLoughlin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McLoughlin avoids a punch combination nicely.
McLoughlin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McLoughlin shoots and misses
and Irago counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McLoughlin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Irago connects with a body shot that sends McLoughlin's belly button to the back.
Nice body punch from Irago.
McLoughlin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Irago is working the combinations to good effect here.
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!
Irago changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Irago lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McLoughlin backs up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLoughlin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Irago as he avoids it easily.
McLoughlin is trying desperately to land a takedown but Irago is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for McLoughlin.
A jab lands there for Irago.
Irago lands with a straight right. McLoughlin didn't see that one coming.
Irago connects with a crisp jab.
McLoughlin has his takedown stuffed
letting Irago counter with a right hand.
Dvan Irago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McLoughlin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Irago lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Irago listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McLoughlin misses with a wild combination.
Oooooh!!! Irago has knocked McLoughlin down with a huge combo! Irago steps away and waves a wobbly McLoughlin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Irago cracks McLoughlin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McLoughlin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Irago swivels and escapes.
McLoughlin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McLoughlin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dvan Irago dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McLoughlin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dvan Irago is winning the standup battle so far.
Irago comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McLoughlin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McLoughlin shoots and misses
and Irago counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Irago lands a left and a right that send McLoughlin crashing to the mat, dazed. Irago thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Nice takedown defense from Irago. No joy for McLoughlin on that attempt.
Irago swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dvan Irago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy McLoughlin.
Irago lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
McLoughlin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Irago connects with a crisp jab.
Irago listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Irago throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McLoughlin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Irago connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McLoughlin momentarily.
McLoughlin is breathing heavily.
McLoughlin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Irago counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Irago lands a body shot.
Irago thuds a left hand into McLoughlin's body.
Irago lands a left and a right that send McLoughlin crashing to the mat, dazed. Irago thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLoughlin walks straight into a right hand from Irago - that's dropped him! Irago jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save McLoughlin from any more punishment! McLoughlin complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dvan Irago!
Dvan Irago seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Austin Gunnar (ranked 3378 p4p, 360 weight class) and Alexis Anderson (ranked 3622 p4p, 383 weight class). Anderson has chosen Pony as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
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186 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Austin Gunnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexis Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunnar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Anderson's waist but Anderson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gunnar off to one side.
Gunnar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheers as Anderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gunnar doesn't seem phased though.
Anderson takes a swing at Gunnar's ribcage but misses.
Anderson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gunnar fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Anderson sprawls well initially but Gunnar persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Anderson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gunnar is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gunnar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Anderson defends it well.
Gunnar is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnar thows a huge punch but Anderson dodges it nicely.
Gunnar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Anderson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gunnar not doing much here.
Gunnar lands with a punch from half guard.
Anderson is trying to maintain the position but Gunnar is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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.
Gunnar working the head and body with strikes.
Gunnar lands strikes from half guard.
Gunnar is working for a kimura but Anderson is defending it quite comfortably.
Gunnar lands strikes from half guard.
Gunnar looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Anderson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Anderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gunnar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gunnar controlling the pace.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gunnar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnar wants to work for an arm triangle but Anderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gunnar 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.
Gunnar wants to pass the guard but Anderson is defending well.
Gunnar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Anderson tries to get to full guard but Gunnar has control of the leg.
Well, if Gunnar is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Anderson tries to get to full guard but Gunnar has control of the leg.
Gunnar controlling the pace.
Anderson tries to roll over but Gunnar keeps him under control.
Anderson 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.
Anderson taking some punishment here, with Gunnar in his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunnar controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Gunnar dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gunnar dives in and grabs Anderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes down on Gunnar's head and hops out.
Anderson connects with a looping right hand.
Anderson lands with an uppercut that bounces Gunnar off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Austin Gunnar has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Gunnar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gunnar under the eye.
Anderson jabs at Gunnar's body.
Gunnar shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Anderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anderson works the jab nicely.
Gunnar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Anderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gunnar.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Gunnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunnar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunnar shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense.
Anderson thuds a left hand into Gunnar's body.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gunnar shoots in for a double leg but Anderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anderson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gunnar shoots in looking for a takedown but Anderson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gunnar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gunnar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gunnar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Anderson sprawls and moves away.
Gunnar avoids the body shot from Anderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anderson defends well and Gunnar ends up having to push Anderson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Anderson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Anderson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gunnar.
Gunnar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Anderson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Anderson lands with an uppercut that bounces Gunnar off the cage and back into range.
Gunnar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gunnar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice body punch from Anderson.
Anderson cracks Gunnar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Anderson lands a jab to the nose.
A shot to the liver by Anderson. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson scores with a shot to the body.
Anderson leaves Gunnar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Anderson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Anderson scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson cracks Gunnar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Anderson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Anderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gunnar.
Anderson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Anderson cracks Gunnar with an open hand slap.
Anderson scores with a nice right hand.
Alexis Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gunnar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gunnar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Austin Gunnar's cut is getting worse.
Anderson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Anderson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gunnar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Anderson does it's job there.
Austin Gunnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gunnar on the side of the head.
Gunnar is rocked!
Anderson circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Gunnar to the canvas! Gunnar doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Anderson keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexis Anderson!
A very excited looking Alexis Anderson 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sully Grafton (ranked 3094 p4p, 114 weight class) and Harald Knochmal (ranked 3512 p4p, 127 weight class). Grafton comes to the cage accompanied by Heads Will roll. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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300 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sully Grafton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harald Knochmal!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knochmal fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab, jab by Knochmal - just one landing.
Grafton lands a head shot.
Knochmal throws a hook but Grafton avoids it easily.
It looked like Grafton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grafton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knochmal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grafton.
Grafton throws a quick counter kick to the body but Knochmal avoids it.
Knochmal ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grafton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knochmal.
Knochmal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knochmal digs a good hook to Grafton's body.
Knochmal looks to score with a jab to the body but Grafton is just out of range.
Grafton throws a head kick but Knochmal moves out of range.
Grafton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knochmal throws out the jab.
Knochmal changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knochmal throws a hook but Grafton blocks it.
Knochmal digs a good body shot into Grafton's ribs.
Grafton moves out of range as Knochmal strikes.
Knochmal scores with a jab.
Grafton lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Grafton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knochmal manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knochmal misses with a looping left.
Knochmal ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grafton is breathing heavily.
Knochmal lands a jab to Grafton's midsection.
Knochmal misses with an uppercut. Grafton saw that one coming.
Knochmal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grafton was well out of range. Poor timing from Knochmal.
Knochmal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grafton on the side of the head.
It looks like Sully Grafton has been cut.
Knochmal getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Grafton gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Knochmal gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harald Knochmal!
Harald Knochmal very nearly forgot to thank Evil Empire Nutrition - 160Q $150 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Monroe (ranked 3255 p4p, 423 weight class) and Zabit Samedov (ranked 2765 p4p, 371 weight class). Monroe comes to the cage accompanied by Man in Black. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 New York, David Monroe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zabit Samedov!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monroe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Samedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Monroe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zabit Samedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monroe circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Samedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Monroe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Zabit Samedov has been cut.
Samedov tries to clinch up but Monroe circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samedov tries to clinch there but Monroe circles away.
Samedov tries to close the distance and clinch but Monroe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Monroe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Samedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monroe.
Monroe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe swats away the attempt to clinch by Samedov.
Samedov slips under a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Samedov.
Monroe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Samedov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Monroe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Monroe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monroe breaks from the clinch.
Samedov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Monroe looks to land a left hand but Samedov moved out of range nicely.
Samedov lands a slapping body shot.
Samedov tries to clinch up but Monroe circles away and keeps his distance.
Samedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Monroe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe connects with a single shot there.
Monroe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Monroe misses the target.
Monroe avoids the head kick by Samedov.
Samedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Monroe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Samedov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monroe manages to break the clinch.
Samedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Monroe circles away.
Monroe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Samedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Monroe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Samedov has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monroe leaning against his opponent.
Monroe tries a body shot but Samedov blocks it.
Samedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monroe scores with a shoulder strike.
Monroe tries to throw a body punch but Samedov avoids it by throwing Monroe back against the cage.
Samedov misses with an elbow over the top.
Monroe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Monroe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Monroe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Monroe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Samedov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Monroe scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Samedov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Monroe's brow.
Monroe presses Samedov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Monroe takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like David Monroe has been cut.
Monroe is leaning against Samedov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Samedov looks winded!
Monroe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Monroe tries a body shot but Samedov blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Monroe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monroe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Samedov walks into a straight right hand from Monroe.
The fight stays on the outside here - Samedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Samedov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Monroe counters with a right hand to the body.
Monroe misses with an uppercut
and Samedov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Monroe swings for the body but Samedov moves out of range.
Samedov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That has opened up Zabit Samedov's cut even more.
Samedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big left from Monroe misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Monroe dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Monroe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Good leg kick by Samedov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Samedov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Samedov wants to clinch up but Monroe keeps it at a distance.
Monroe is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Samedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Monroe takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Samedov blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samedov clinches up with Monroe and pushes him back against the cage.
Monroe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Samedov can do to turn this around?
Monroe lands a nice shot to the body.
Samedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Monroe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Samedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Monroe uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Monroe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Samedov has a couple of punches blocked by Monroe.
Monroe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Samedov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Samedov prevents a body shot from Monroe.
Monroe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Samedov takes a shot to the head.
The cut above Zabit Samedov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Samedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Monroe manages to break the clinch.
Samedov is looking to clinch.
Samedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Samedov tries to clinch up but Monroe circles away and keeps his distance.
Samedov is looking to clinch.
Monroe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samedov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Monroe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Monroe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monroe missing with a left hand there. Samedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Samedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Samedov looks to clinch
and Monroe counters with a straight right hand.
Monroe avoids the head kick by Samedov.
Samedov tries to clinch up.
Samedov staying out of range there.
Samedov misses with a hook.
Monroe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Samedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Monroe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Monroe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Samedov throws a push kick but Monroe slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monroe throws out the jab.
A jab from Monroe misses.
Monroe keeps the fight on the outside.
Monroe avoids the head kick by Samedov.
Samedov throws a head kick but Monroe moves out of range.
It looked like Monroe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Samedov wants to clinch up but Monroe keeps it at a distance.
A quick step to the side and Monroe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Samedov throws a sloppy body shot
and Monroe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Samedov is breathing heavily.
Samedov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Monroe counters with a nice uppercut.
A lazy left from Monroe finds it's target.
Zabit Samedov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Samedov lands with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Monroe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Samedov is looking to clinch but Monroe is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe misses with a hook. Samedov ducked under it nicely.
Monroe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Samedov moves away.
Monroe cracks Samedov with a right hand to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Zabit Samedov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). David Monroe!
A relieved looking David Monroe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimi Toa (ranked 1901 p4p, 268 weight class) and Rear Breed (ranked 2354 p4p, 328 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimi Toa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rear Breed!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Breed misses its intended target.
Breed misses with a straight right.
Breed jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Breed 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.
Toa staying out of range there.
Toa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice shot by Breed.
Toa slips a straight right by Breed.
Toa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Breed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Toa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Toa tries to keep at a distance but Breed has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Toa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Breed just stands there and leans against the cage.
Toa successfully pulls guard.
Breed controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Breed loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Breed accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Breed throwing strikes but missing.
Breed really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Toa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Breed trying to control but Toa is working from the bottom.
Breed is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Breed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Breed throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Toa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Breed throwing strikes but missing.
Breed wants to control from the top but Toa keeps moving.
Toa looking for a guillotine here but Breed defends easily.
Breed trying to control but Toa is working from the bottom.
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.
Breed's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Toa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Breed can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Breed accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Breed engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Breed in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Breed is looking to work some ground and pound but Toa has wrist control.
Breed trying to control but Toa is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Toa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Breed controls the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Toa moves out of range of the strikes.
Breed throws out a loose jab but Toa uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toa staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Breed misses the target.
Toa feinted with a counter takedown.
Breed might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Breed.
Breed has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Breed connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Toa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Toa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Breed sprawls and moves away.
Breed lands with a straight right. Toa didn't see that one coming.
Rear Breed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Breed connects with a body shot.
Breed drives through and clinches with Toa against the cage.
Breed lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breed throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Toas head.
Toa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Breed smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimi Toa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toa moves out of range as Breed strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Breed closes the distance and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Toa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Breed walks away with a smile on his face. Toa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Breed throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Toa has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Breed was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Toa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rear Breed dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A left lands for Breed.
Breed throws a hook but Toa blocks it.
No luck for Toa with that takedown attempt.
Breed closes the distance and pushes Toa back into the cage.
A short right from Breed on the inside.
Toa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Breed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Breed is working Toa over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Breed.
Breed lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Breed lands an uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Breed has a couple of punches blocked by Toa.
Breed lands a left hand that snaps the head of Toa backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breed cracks Toa with a nice body shot.
Breed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Toa tries to pull guard but Breed holds him up against the cage and eventually Toa drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimi Toa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Breed.
A nice right hand lands inside from Breed.
Breed lands a hook that snaps the head of Toa backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Breed.
Toa takes a shot to the head.
Breed lands an uppercut.
Breed lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Toa tries to pull guard but Breed forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Breed lands a hook that snaps the head of Toa backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toa blocking some punches.
Breed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Toa blocks an uppercut.
Toa jumps guard but Breed turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Toa fails to pull guard.
Nice body punch from Breed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Breed scores with a nice short uppercut.
Breed lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Toa backwards.
Rear Breed seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Breed lands with a short shot to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Breed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Breed misses with a punch on the inside.
Breed digs a right hand into Toa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Toa's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Breed.
Breed lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Breed.
Breed lands a hook that snaps the head of Toa backwards.
Breed lands a left hand that snaps the head of Toa backwards.
Toa takes a shot to the head.
Breed softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Breed lands a hook that snaps the head of Toa backwards.
Breed lands with a left to the head.
Breed lands a nice uppercut.
Breed scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breed softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Breed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Toa is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Breed.
Oh Toa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good body shot from Breed.
A short uppercut from Breed.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Breed.
Breed lands a big right hand that drops Toa! The killer instinct kicks in and Breed finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Breed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rear Breed!
In defeat, Jimi Toa stepped up to the mic, saying 'Good fight bro, but I'm coming back for that belt! '.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vick Venom (ranked 1600 p4p, 62 weight class) and Chief Foot (ranked 2954 p4p, 110 weight class). Venom comes to the cage accompanied by Once bitten twice shy-by CINDERELLA. Vick Venom has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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285 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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25
275 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vick Venom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Foot!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foot is looking to clinch.
Foot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Venom definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Venom closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Venom takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Foot really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Venom. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Venom missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Foot can do anything to dispel that myth.
Foot tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Venom manages to move to mount!
Venom looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
It looks like Chief Foot has been cut.
Venom lands a big elbow.
Venom putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foot working to try and regain half guard.
The referee warns Foot that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That has opened up Chief Foot's cut even more.
Foot in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venom unloading with bombs!
Venom working Foot over with strikes here.
The cut above Chief Foot's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Foot is bucking up trying to escape but Venom cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Chief Foot's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chief Foot's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vick Venom!
Vick Venom retains his super heavyweight title!
Vick Venom took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Once bitten twice shy baby!!!I just sent Chief Foot back to the REZ!!!!
WHO IS NEXT?!!'.
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