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NJMMA XS 10 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Drogo (ranked 22353 p4p, 665 weight class) and Petko Petkov (ranked 23796 p4p, 675 weight class). Tom Drogo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Petko Petkov's chin.
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186 lbs
5 - 8 - 0 |
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185 lbs
1 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Drogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Petko Petkov!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drogo dives in for a single leg takedown but Petkov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've been told by Drogo's head coaches at Boomerang!! PURE ELITE COACHES and Sparring Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Petkov feints and as Drogo raises his hands in defense, Petkov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Petkov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Drogo looking for a sweep. Not yet Drogo, not yet.
Petkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Drogo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petkov throwing strikes but missing.
Petkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Drogo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drogo wants to sweep here but Petkov controlling him for the moment.
Drogo is trying to keep Petkov in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petkov preventing the sweep.
Petkov wants to control from the top but Drogo keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Drogo working for submissions but it's allowed Petkov to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petkov prevents Drogo from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
It looks like Petkov is going to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petkov gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Drogo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Petkov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Drogo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petkov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drogo is looking for a triangle but Petkov pushes his legs off easily.
Drogo looking for subs off his back but Petkov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Drogo is looking for a sweep. Petkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petkov wants to control but Drogo is keeping him busy.
Drogo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Drogo wants to sweep here but Petkov controlling him for the moment.
Drogo is working hard here to advance position.
That's four 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.
Petkov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Drogo dives on top into guard.
Petkov lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Petkov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Petkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petkov is looking for a triangle but Drogo pushes his legs off easily.
Drogo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Petkov's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petkov landing small, sideways elbows.
Drogo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Drogo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Petko Petkov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Petkov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Drogo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Petkov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Drogo on his heels. He'll look to pass Drogo's guard now, I'm sure.
Petkov stands up over Drogo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Drogo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Petkov escapes and throws Drogo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Petkov tries to stand but Drogo is controlling his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drogo is looking to regain half guard here but Petkov keeps moving and retains side control.
Drogo gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petkov decides to stand up.
Petkov has closed the distance and engaged Drogo in a clinch.
Drogo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Drogo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Drogo wants to sweep here but Petkov controlling him for the moment.
Petkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Drogo is retaining full guard.
Petkov wants to control from the top but Drogo keeps moving.
Drogo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petkov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Petkov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drogo is on top in guard.
Petkov can't keep his opponent in guard - Drogo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Petkov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Petkov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Petkov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Petko Petkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Petkov missing with punches from the bottom.
Drogo tries to pass to full mount but Petkov defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petkov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Petkov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Petkov wants to get back to full guard.
Drogo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Petkov is not content to let Drogo control the position.
Drogo trying to pass the guard but Petkov defending well.
Drogo moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Petkov.
Petkov is breathing heavily.
Petkov stops Drogo from passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drogo slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Petkov.
Petkov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Drogo passes the guard and advances to mount!
Petkov is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Petkov is looking to get to half guard.
Petkov is still trying to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drogo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Drogo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Drogo shoots in for a takedown but Petkov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Drogo backs off Petkov throws a huge counter combo but Drogo manages to avoid it all.
Petkov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Petkov showed some decent athleticism there.
Drogo actively working from the bottom here.
Drogo is looking for a sweep. Petkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drogo gets back to full guard.
Drogo wants to stand but Petkov is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drogo 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petkov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Petkov gets a clinch.
Petkov pulls guard.
Petkov wants to control the position but Drogo says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Drogo blocks the strikes from Petkov.
Petkov taking some punishment here, with Drogo in his half guard.
Drogo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Petkov is just riding it out for now. Drogo eventually gives up the hold.
Drogo drops an elbow to the side of Petkov's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petkov wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Drogo there.
Petkov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Drogo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Drogo is thwarting Petkov's attempts to control the position.
Drogo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Petkov can't escape the position.
Drogo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Petkov looks a forlorn figure.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Petkov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Drogo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petkov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Petkov punching from the bottom.
Drogo lands strikes from half guard.
Petkov has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Drogo escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Drogo!
Drogo advances nicely into full mount.
We've been informed that Petkov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Petkov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Drogo.
Petkov is mounted but he's throwing punches.
Petkov is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petkov throwing hammer fists to the chest of Drogo. What's that going to do exactly?
Petkov tries to hold on but Drogo postures up.
Drogo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Petkov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Petkov and Drogo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Drogo blocks the strikes from Petkov.
Drogo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Petkov wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petkov misses with a strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Drogo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Drogo 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Drogo!
Tom Drogo spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jose Lanjaron (ranked 7633 p4p, 570 weight class) and Brian Baggs (ranked 6005 p4p, 500 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jose Lanjaron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Baggs!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Baggs misses the target.
Lanjaron attempts a counter takedown but Baggs avoids it well and moves away.
Baggs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lanjaron drops down looking for a counter takedown but Baggs sprawls and moves away.
Baggs is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Baggs misses with a wild body shot.
Baggs connects with a right hand. Lanjaron shakes it off.
Baggs misses with the combination.
Baggs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lanjaron.
Baggs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lanjaron sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lanjaron defending well as Baggs loads up on a big left hand.
Brian Baggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baggs throws a hook to the side of Lanjaron's head but Lanjaron sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lanjaron shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Baggs as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baggs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baggs wants it to stay on the feet.
Baggs does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Baggs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baggs misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baggs lands a leg kick that knocks Lanjaron off balance momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Baggs.
Lanjaron tries to counter with a takedown but Baggs is quick to defend against it.
Lanjaron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lanjaron drops down looking for a counter takedown but Baggs sprawls and moves away.
Lanjaron seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Baggs's corner calls for a 1-2. Baggs obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Baggs. No joy for Lanjaron on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Lanjaron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lanjaron moves away from the strike by Baggs.
Lanjaron feinted with a counter takedown.
Baggs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baggs catches Lanjaron with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Baggs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lanjaron drops down looking for a counter takedown but Baggs sprawls and moves away.
Lanjaron on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Baggs listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Baggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lanjaron was well out of range. Poor timing from Baggs.
Baggs looks to land a right hand but Lanjaron moved out of range.
Baggs throws a body shot but no joy.
Lanjaron feinted with a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baggs throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baggs just misses with a punch to the body.
Lanjaron changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Baggs throws a body shot but no joy.
Baggs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lanjaron circles away quickly and effectively.
Baggs lands a jab.
Lanjaron shoots for a double leg takedown but Baggs sprawls well. He's pushed Lanjaron's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sloppy strikes from Baggs. Those never looked like landing.
Baggs throws an overhand right that lands on Lanjaron's shoulder, as Lanjaron tries to avoid the shot.
Lanjaron gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lanjaron ducks under a wild hook from Baggs.
Lanjaron attempts a counter takedown but Baggs avoids it well and moves away.
Nice cross by Baggs.
Baggs throws a body shot but no joy.
Baggs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lanjaron.
Lanjaron changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Baggs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lanjaron.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baggs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lanjaron moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lanjaron appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Baggs misses with a straight right.
Baggs throws a body punch but Lanjaron moves out of range.
Baggs throws a hook but Lanjaron avoids it easily.
Baggs takes a swing at Lanjaron's ribcage but misses.
Baggs swings for the body but Lanjaron moves out of range.
Baggs throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lanjaron counters with a shoot takedown. Baggs fights it but they end up in guard.
Lanjaron is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Baggs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lanjaron is one step ahead there.
Lanjaron sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Baggs's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lanjaron wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baggs keeps working.
Baggs tries to roll over but Lanjaron keeps him under control.
Lanjaron is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lanjaron is trying to control the action in half guard but Baggs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lanjaron is working for a submission of some sort.
Lanjaron stops Baggs from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Baggs dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lanjaron moves out of range as Baggs strikes.
Baggs misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Baggs misses.
Baggs thuds his right hand into Lanjaron's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Baggs lands with a nice body punch.
Brian Baggs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lanjaron slips a jab from Baggs.
Lanjaron changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Baggs misses with a body shot.
Lanjaron drops down looking for a counter takedown but Baggs sprawls and moves away.
Baggs throws a looping overhand right but Lanjaron ducks down to avoid it.
Lanjaron fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lanjaron fails with a takedown attempt.
Baggs misses the jab.
Lanjaron tries to counter with a takedown but Baggs is quick to defend against it.
Baggs throws a hook to the side of Lanjaron's head but Lanjaron sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lanjaron tries to counter with a takedown but Baggs is quick to defend against it.
A jab from Baggs misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lanjaron steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baggs.
Lanjaron slips a jab from Baggs.
Lanjaron feinted with a counter takedown.
Baggs misses with a hook.
Lanjaron changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Good exchange - Baggs coming out on top.
Jose Lanjaron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baggs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lanjaron circles away quickly and effectively.
Baggs changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baggs with a hook.
Baggs throws a right hand that misses
and Lanjaron counters with a takedown into side control.
Baggs is pushing Lanjaron's head away, looking to escape. Lanjaron manages to hold on to the position though.
Lanjaron thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baggs wants to control but Lanjaron postures up.
Lanjaron tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lanjaron has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Baggs!
Lanjaron wants to finish this one by submission but Baggs is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lanjaron.
Baggs is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lanjaron wants to control the pace but Baggs is squirming around nicely.
Baggs wants to control but Lanjaron is having none of it.
Lanjaron with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lanjaron working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Lanjaron working for a guillotine from mount but Baggs is in no mood to give up.
Lanjaron looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lanjaron wants to finish this one by submission but Baggs is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lanjaron.
Lanjaron can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Baggs is looking to escape.
Baggs wants to control but Lanjaron is having none of it.
Jose Lanjaron overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lanjaron can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Baggs is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lanjaron working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Lanjaron looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Baggs working to try and regain half guard.
Lanjaron wants to finish this one by submission but Baggs is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lanjaron.
Lanjaron with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
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 Jose Lanjaron will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Baggs scores with a shot to the body.
Baggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lanjaron.
Lanjaron appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Baggs throws a lazy right hand but Lanjaron sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baggs throws a lazy right hand but Lanjaron sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baggs throws a hook but Lanjaron blocks it.
A combination from Baggs does no damage.
Baggs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baggs slaps away a takedown attempt from Lanjaron, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baggs misses with a lunging right hand
and Lanjaron counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Baggs pushes Lanjaron off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Lanjaron takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Baggs.
Lanjaron blocks a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Baggs. That's going to slow Lanjaron down.
Baggs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lanjaron sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baggs looks to land a left hand but Lanjaron moved out of range nicely.
Lanjaron feinted with a counter takedown.
Baggs with a nice cross.
Baggs throws a nice looking combination but Lanjaron bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lanjaron drops down looking for a counter takedown but Baggs sprawls and moves away.
Baggs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lanjaron defending well as Baggs loads up on a big left hand.
Lanjaron tries to counter with a takedown but Baggs is quick to defend against it.
Lanjaron checks a low kick from Baggs.
Baggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lanjaron shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Baggs as he avoids it easily.
Lanjaron avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Some wild striking there from Baggs.
Lanjaron changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baggs throws a body shot but no joy.
Baggs fails to land with a series of punches.
Baggs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lanjaron shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baggs but Baggs pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Lanjaron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lanjaron darts in looking for a takedown but Baggs gets double underhooks and turns Lanjaron into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baggs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lanjaron tries to counter with a takedown but Baggs is quick to defend against it.
Baggs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Baggs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lanjaron.
Baggs looks to land a right hand but Lanjaron moved out of range.
Lanjaron tries to counter with a takedown but Baggs is quick to defend against it.
Lanjaron shoots in for a takedown but Baggs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Baggs scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lanjaron in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lanjaron tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baggs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brian Baggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lanjaron shoots in for a takedown but Baggs shows good takedown defense.
Baggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lanjaron bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lanjaron moves away.
Lanjaron ducks under a wild hook from Baggs.
Lanjaron appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Baggs scores with a one two! Lanjaron had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Baggs throws a body shot but no joy.
Lanjaron drops down looking for a counter takedown but Baggs sprawls and moves away.
Baggs throws a body shot but no joy.
Baggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lanjaron was well out of range. Poor timing from Baggs.
Baggs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lanjaron changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lanjaron has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baggs throws a body punch but Lanjaron moves out of range.
Baggs tries to work over Lanjaron's front leg with a kick but Lanjaron checks it.
Baggs looks to land a right hand but Lanjaron moved out of range.
Baggs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lanjaron.
Baggs swings for the body but Lanjaron moves out of range.
Lanjaron showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baggs.
Baggs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big right from Baggs misses.
Baggs takes a swing at Lanjaron's ribcage but misses.
Lanjaron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baggs throws a jab when Lanjaron was well out of range.
Baggs misses the shot to the body.
Lanjaron feinted with a counter takedown.
Baggs wants to land a leg kick but Lanjaron is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Baggs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Baggs has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Baggs!
After winning the bout, Brian Baggs thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Bisping (ranked 4238 p4p, 402 weight class) and Sebastian Edwards (ranked 7011 p4p, 541 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Edwards's choice of entrance music: Wishing Wells. Sebastian Edwards will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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181 lbs
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180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Bisping!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebastian Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards connects with a body shot.
Bisping takes a jab right on the kisser.
Edwards lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Edwards misses with a body shot
and Bisping counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bisping.
Edwards looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bisping throws a big right hand that misses.
Edwards is controlling Bisping's posture.
Bisping lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bisping working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Edwards really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bisping. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bisping is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Edwards tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Edwards pulls Bisping in to control the position.
Bisping wants to control from the top but Edwards keeps moving.
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!
Bisping loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bisping throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bisping is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bisping preventing the sweep.
Bisping with a flurry of punches that miss.
Edwards tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards controlling the position.
Edwards looking for a sweep. Not yet Edwards, not yet.
Bisping definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bisping postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Edwards looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Edwards wants to sweep but no luck.
Bisping throwing strikes but missing.
Bisping wants to control from the top but Edwards keeps moving.
Edwards seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bisping wants to control from the top but Edwards keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bisping with a nice head shot there.
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.
Bisping preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Edwards holds on and takes a little breather.
Edwards 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.
Bisping with a flurry of punches that miss.
Edwards looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bisping working some strikes from top position.
Edwards trying to control the position here.
Bisping throwing strikes but missing.
Bisping is looking to work some ground and pound but Edwards has wrist control.
Bisping throwing strikes from guard but Edwards blocks nicely.
Bisping wants to control from the top but Edwards keeps moving.
Edwards is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bisping makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Edwards trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bisping's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bisping won't allow Edwards to sweep him here.
Edwards seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bisping working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Edwards has control of Bisping's left arm, preventing Bisping from doing any damage.
Bisping trying to control the position from guard on top but Edwards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bisping stopping the sweep attempt from Edwards.
Bisping loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bisping preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Edwards is on top in guard.
Edwards controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Edwards wants to pass the guard but Bisping is keeping the position.
Edwards sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Edwards passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edwards content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Michael Bisping will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A nice leg kick lands there from Edwards.
Edwards throws a series of strikes that have Bisping backpedaling.
Edwards misses with a body kick.
A jab lands there for Edwards.
Edwards gets in close and tags Bisping with a short punch that almost sends Bisping to the mat! Oh Bisping is in big trouble! He turns his back on Edwards, trying to create some distance but Edwards rushes him, striking wildly and Bisping goes down! The referee tackles Edwards into the cage to end the fight! Edwards is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sebastian Edwards!
A very excited looking Sebastian Edwards 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Akio Kurosaki (ranked 22304 p4p, 615 weight class) and Nick Cause (ranked 5738 p4p, 499 weight class). Akio Kurosaki could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nick Cause's chin.
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22
160 lbs
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150 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akio Kurosaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Cause!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurosaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Cause has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cause throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kurosaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cause misses with a low kick as Kurosaki jumps back.
Cause uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki staying out of range there.
Kurosaki tried to counter with a leg kick but Cause avoided it.
Cause tried to score with a low kick but Kurosaki checks it.
As Cause looks to move away, Kurosaki throws a big counter combo but Cause just gets out of the way.
Cause misses with a left hand
and Kurosaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cause swinging wildly here.
Kurosaki feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cause takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cause throws a lazy right hand but Kurosaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kurosaki.
A bone on bone clash there as Kurosaki blocks the leg kick.
Kurosaki lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cause will feel that in the morning.
A jab from Cause misses.
Cause throws a low kick but Kurosaki moves out of range easily.
As Cause backs away, Kurosaki returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurosaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cause throws out the jab.
Cause misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick which misses Cause's front leg but catches the back leg as Cause tries to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cause.
Cause throws out a leg kick but Kurosaki moves out of range and Cause only half commits.
We've been told by Kurosaki's head coaches at White Eagle that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from Cause misses.
Kurosaki slips a straight right by Cause.
Cause steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kurosaki.
A left lands for Cause.
Cause throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cause scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cause throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Kurosaki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good work by Kurosaki as he checks the leg kick.
Kurosaki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good leg kick by Kurosaki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kurosaki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cause throws a low kick but Kurosaki moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cause throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kurosaki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kurosaki slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Cause misses its intended target.
Cause jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cause throws out a loose jab but Kurosaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurosaki circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Cause to the canvas! Cause doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Kurosaki keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akio Kurosaki!
An out of breath Akio Kurosaki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elias Jacobi (ranked 5093 p4p, 599 weight class) and Marcus Wood (ranked 22861 p4p, 772 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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20
220 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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24
203 lbs
2 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Elias Jacobi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Wood!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jacobi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jacobi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wood looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jacobi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
An inside leg kick from Wood misses.
Jacobi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jacobi looks to land a body kick but Wood moved away.
Jacobi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jacobi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wood's head.
Wood tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jacobi feints and then cracks Wood's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wood down.
Jacobi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jacobi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jacobi throws a head kick that misses.
Jacobi throws a sloppy head kick and Wood moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacobi throws a head kick but Wood moves out of range.
Wood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jacobi manages to avoid it.
Wood blocks a head kick by Jacobi.
Wood takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wood is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jacobi with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jacobi.
Wood blocks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wood! But no joy.
Jacobi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jacobi duly obliges.
Wood looks to land a right hand but Jacobi moved out of range.
Jacobi throws a one two combo.
Wood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jacobi.
Wood appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Elias Jacobi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jacobi - that will leave a mark!
Jacobi misses with a low kick.
Wood gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jacobi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jacobi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jacobi tries a head kick but it misses.
Wood rushes Jacobi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wood looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A frustrated look appears on Jacobi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Wood.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood scores with a shot to the side of Jacobi's head.
Wood throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wood lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jacobi wants to get back to striking at distance but Wood won't allow it.
Jacobi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jacobi looks to land a body kick but Wood moved away.
Jacobi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jacobi connects with a solid leg kick.
Jacobi throws a sloppy head kick and Wood moves out of range easily.
Jacobi tries a head kick but it misses.
Jacobi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wood takes a step back to recover.
Wood throws an overhand right that lands on Jacobi's shoulder, as Jacobi tries to avoid the shot.
Sloppy strikes from Jacobi. Those never looked like landing.
Wood clinches.
A right hand to the body from Wood.
Wood is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wood keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jacobi's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jacobi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jacobi throws a wild body kick that Wood sees coming a mile off.
Wood looks to throw the jab but Jacobi is out of range.
Jacobi throws a nice looking combination but Wood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jacobi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jacobi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wood looks to throw the jab but Jacobi is out of range.
Wood avoids the head kick by Jacobi.
Jacobi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jacobi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jacobi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wood moves into the clinch.
Wood misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wood lands an uppercut.
Wood dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wood blocks an uppercut.
Wood tries to land knees in the clinch but Jacobi avoids the damage to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jacobi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wood lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wood tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jacobi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wood darts in and clinches Jacobi up against the cage.
Jacobi breaks the clinch.
Jacobi scores with a head kick.
Wood has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jacobi.
Jacobi throws a sloppy head kick and Wood moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacobi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jacobi throws a nice head kick!
Jacobi tries a head kick but it misses.
Wood has closed the distance and engaged Jacobi in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Jacobi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jacobi tries a head kick but it misses.
Jacobi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wood takes a swing at Jacobi's ribcage but misses.
Jacobi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jacobi lands a high kick!
Jacobi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jacobi tries to keep at a distance but Wood has taken the fight into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Wood.
Jacobi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wood misses with a punch to the body.
Jacobi misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobi tries to circle away but Wood has him pinned against the cage.
Jacobi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jacobi has a couple of punches blocked by Wood.
Jacobi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jacobi can't break the clinch.
Jacobi wants to break free but Wood has control.
Jacobi is trying to force a seperation but Wood has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobi wants to break free but Wood has control.
Jacobi wants to break free but Wood has control.
Jacobi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wood can do to turn this around?
Jacobi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wood's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice body punch from Wood.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wood pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wood obliges.
Jacobi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wood.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wood breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Jacobi misses.
Jacobi throws a head kick that half lands.
Wood throws a shot from downtown. Jacobi moves away and avoids it.
Jacobi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jacobi misses with a low kick as Wood jumps back.
Wood throws a counter combo.
Wood throws a sloppy head kick and Jacobi moves out of range easily.
Jacobi slips under a jab from Wood.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood lands a nice shot to the body.
Wood with a nice cross.
Elias Jacobi is winning the standup battle so far.
Wood clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacobi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wood.
Wood stalls.
Wood tries to throw a body punch but Jacobi avoids it by throwing Wood back against the cage.
Wood stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch on the inside from Jacobi fails to land.
Wood prevents Jacobi from breaking the clinch.
Good body shot from Wood.
Wood lands a right hand.
Jacobi blocks a body shot from Wood.
Jacobi wants to get back to striking at distance but Wood won't allow it.
Wood is working Jacobi over against the cage.
Wood lands a hook that snaps the head of Jacobi backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wood has Jacobi pushed against the cage.
Wood lands with a light punch inside.
Wood lands with a light punch inside.
Jacobi is trying to break the clinch but Wood has him pressed against the cage.
Marcus Wood seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jacobi wants to get back to striking at distance but Wood won't allow it.
Wood lands a shot to the body.
Wood scores with a hook to the body.
Wood lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jacobi tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Wood manages to move to mount!
Wood is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Wood extends the arm and Jacobi is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcus Wood!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Tucker (ranked 1824 p4p, 85 weight class) and Lil Boiii (ranked 7901 p4p, 295 weight class). Tucker comes to the cage accompanied by Ace of Spades. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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26
148 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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19
130 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, John Tucker!
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, Lil Boiii!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boiii is trying to break free.
Tucker gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Tucker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boiii's head.
Tucker wants to control from the top but Boiii keeps moving.
Boiii looking for a guillotine here but Tucker defends easily.
Tucker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tucker works over Boiii with some ground and pound from guard.
Tucker trying to control the position from guard on top but Boiii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tucker 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.
Tucker postures up and lands a big shot to Boiii's brow.
Tucker trying to control the position from guard on top but Boiii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boiii wants to sweep here but Tucker controlling him for the moment.
Boiii looking for a guillotine here but Tucker defends easily.
Boiii trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tucker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tucker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Boiii working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tucker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tucker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tucker trying to control but Boiii is working from the bottom.
Tucker with a nice head shot there.
Tucker is in close to Boiii's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tucker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boiii's head.
Tucker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tucker connects with a couple of short punches.
Boiii working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tucker has passed into half guard!
Tucker working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boiii trying to control from the bottom.
Boiii wants to get back to full guard.
Tucker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tucker is trying to control the action in half guard but Boiii is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tucker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tucker is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Tucker controlling the pace for now.
Boiii is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tucker is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Boiii to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Boiii shrugs it off.
Tucker is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Boiii has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Boiii is bucking up trying to escape but Tucker cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Tucker is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Boiii can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Boiii is rocked!
Tucker punishing his opponent with strikes.
Boiii is still in real trouble! Can Tucker finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Tucker! Boiii is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Tucker!
Our winner, John Tucker, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Paddington (ranked 1745 p4p, 176 weight class) and Broke Dick Will (ranked 2508 p4p, 231 weight class). Paddington comes to the cage accompanied by Broken - Next time around. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Paddington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Broke Dick Will!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paddington throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Paddington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Will looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Paddington throws an off balance right hand
and Paddington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Will takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Paddington misses with a looping right.
Will throws a leg kick but Paddington sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab from Will misses.
Will misses with a body shot
and Paddington counters with a stiff right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Will.
Paddington misses with a left hand
and Will counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Paddington thinking.
Paddington throws a jab when Will was well out of range.
Paddington on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slow jab from Will misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paddington with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Will as he connects with a hook.
Will stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Will wants it to stay on the feet.
Will misses with a body shot.
Broke Dick Will is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paddington misses with an uppercut
enabling Will to counter with a crisp jab.
Will scores with a body shot.
Will does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Will lunges at Paddington with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Paddington's hand.
Will jabs Paddington to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Paddington misses with an uppercut
and Will counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paddington takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Paddington has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gentlemans Offence and Defense System in the buildup to the fight.
David Paddington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paddington misses with an uppercut. Will saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Will throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paddington is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Paddington takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paddington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paddington rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Will counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paddington tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Will swivels and escapes.
Paddington loads up on a big right hand but Will slips the punch.
Paddington drives through and clinches with Will against the cage.
Paddington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Will looking to slow down the pace here.
Will throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Will.
A left hand lands to the body for Will.
Will tries to throw a body punch but Paddington avoids it by throwing Will back against the cage.
Paddington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Will backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Paddington.
Will presses Paddington against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Will throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paddingtons head.
Will has a couple of punches blocked by Paddington.
Paddington pushes Will back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Will can't find room to land a body shot as Paddington controls the action.
Paddington is trying to pull guard but Will turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Paddington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paddington misses with a body punch.
Paddington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Will scores with a shoulder strike.
Paddington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Will lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Will gets through Paddington's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Will tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Will scores with a shot to the side of Paddington's head.
Will misses with some punches.
Paddington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Will blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paddington fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Paddington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paddington.
Will doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paddington tries to throw a body punch but Will avoids it by throwing Paddington back against the cage.
A short right from Will on the inside.
Will has a couple of punches blocked by Paddington.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Will stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Will.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paddington drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Will blocks an uppercut.
Will lands a shot to the body.
Will misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Will.
Paddington tries a knee to the head but Will blocks it.
Paddington blocks an uppercut.
Will struggles to land a body shot inside as Paddington controls his hands.
Paddington jumps guard but Will turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Will scores with a shoulder strike.
Will throws a punch but it's blocked by Paddington.
Will works on Paddington's body with a couple of short punches.
Will throws a head punch that misses.
Will misses with the head strike.
Paddington breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Will bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Broke Dick Will dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Will looks to land a left hand but Paddington moved out of range nicely.
It looks like David Paddington has been cut.
Will has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paddington lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Will swings for the body but Paddington moves out of range.
Paddington slips a straight right by Will.
Will walks into a left hand.
Will lands with a straight right. Paddington didn't see that one coming.
Will lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Will, as that shot connected.
Paddington misses with a takedown attempt - Will sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Will! But no joy.
Paddington throws a lazy right hand but Will sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Paddington misses with a takedown attempt
and Will cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paddington takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Will misses its intended target.
Paddington misses with a combination
and Will counters with a left to the body.
Paddington throws a jab but it's blocked by Will.
A big right from Paddington misses.
Paddington digs a good hook to Will's body.
Will motions for Paddington to come forward. Will throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Paddington defending well as Will loads up on a big left hand.
Will swings away with a body shot that misses
and Paddington counters with a left to the body.
Paddington throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paddington has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Will finds it's way round the side to connect with Paddington's head.
Will missing with a left hand there. Paddington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paddington lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paddington misses with a straight right.
Jab from Paddington.
Will gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paddington misses with a hook
and Will counters with a stiff right hand.
Will lands a lovely overhand right.
Will waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paddington.
Paddington misses with a left hand
and Will counters with a straight right hand.
Will throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Will throws out a loose jab but Paddington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paddington getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Will has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Paddington ducks under a wild hook from Will.
Will looks to land a left hand but Paddington moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paddington feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Will working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paddington.
Paddington trying to control the position from guard on top but Will is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paddington throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Will works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Paddington is looking to work some ground and pound but Will has wrist control.
Paddington loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Paddington throwing strikes but missing.
Will avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paddington throws a big right hand that misses.
Will wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paddington throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Paddington throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Paddington stopping the sweep attempt from Will.
Will pulls Paddington in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Paddington doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Will counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Paddington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, jab by Will - just one landing.
Paddington fails with a takedown attempt.
Paddington scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Broke Dick Will will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on David Paddington's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Will dodges the punch combination from Paddington.
Broke Dick Will is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Paddington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Will.
Paddington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Will.
Will lands with a nice body punch.
Paddington slips a jab from Will.
Will misses with an uppercut.
Paddington throws an overhand right that lands on Will's shoulder, as Will tries to avoid the shot.
Will looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Paddington fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Will lands a jab to Paddington's midsection.
Will staying out of range there.
Will looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Paddington looking to score a takedown here. Will is defending well but Paddington drives through and ends up in Will's guard.
Will pulls Paddington in close to his closed guard and prevents Paddington from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paddington accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Paddington is looking to work some ground and pound but Will has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paddington stops Will from standing up.
Paddington looking to sit in guard and control but Will gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Will slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Will is continuing to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Paddington looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Will passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Will in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Will wants to control but Paddington is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paddington is trying to control Will's posture but Will avoids it.
David Paddington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paddington looking for a sweep but Will has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Will trying to control but Paddington is having none of it.
Paddington is working to get back to half guard.
Paddington bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Paddington with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paddington accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Paddington throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Will works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Paddington preventing the sweep.
Paddington won't allow Will to get back to his feet.
Paddington being controlled here momentarily.
Will is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paddington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Will is keeping the position for now.
Paddington throws a strike but Will rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Broke Dick Will.
I've got Will winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Broke Dick Will!
A relieved looking Broke Dick Will thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated David Paddington had this to say: 'I think i need break from competing.. Im gonna train more and try to get better before coming back.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Beta Knox (ranked 1105 p4p, 126 weight class) and Roman Boesku (ranked 1367 p4p, 151 weight class). Knox comes to the cage accompanied by Anthrax | Fight Em Till You Can't. Roman Boesku has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Beta Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roman Boesku!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boesku misses with a takedown attempt - Knox sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boesku changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Knox looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Knox tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boesku wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boesku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knox keeps working.
Knox tries to bench press Boesku off him but Boesku keeps the position.
Boesku trying to control the position but Knox is working away.
Knox manages to work his way to half guard, despite Boesku's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boesku takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boesku is working for a kimura but Knox is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Knox is refusing to be controlled, as Boesku sits in half guard.
Boesku seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Knox wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Knox is looking to control Boesku's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Knox avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox wants to improve his position but Boesku is controlling well.
Knox punching from the bottom.
Boesku seems to be working for a kimura but Knox defends the submission attempt.
Boesku is thwarting Knox's attempts to control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Boesku working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boesku is trying to control the action in half guard but Knox is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Boesku has latched onto it... Big trouble! Boesku pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Knox is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Boesku!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roman Boesku!
A victorious Roman Boesku thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Kardashian (ranked 600 p4p, 101 weight class) and Harold Zoid (ranked 1401 p4p, 216 weight class). 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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Kardashian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Harold Zoid!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoid looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kardashian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zoid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zoid fails to land with a series of punches.
Zoid misses with a hook. Kardashian ducked under it nicely.
Zoid has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kardashian avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kardashian appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kardashian throws a shot to the body.
Zoid throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Kardashian counter with a right hand.
It looks like Harold Zoid has been cut.
Kardashian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kardashian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kardashian tries to counter by clinching up but Zoid breaks away and moves out of range.
Zoid takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kardashian getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kardashian digs a good hook to Zoid's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kardashian darts in trying to clinch
and Zoid counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kardashian thinking.
Zoid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kardashian was well out of range. Poor timing from Zoid.
Kardashian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zoid.
Zoid has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zoid.
Stalling in the clinch from Zoid.
A short right from Kardashian on the inside.
Kardashian can't find room to land a body shot as Zoid controls the action.
Kardashian misses with a punch to the body.
Kardashian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zoid's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zoid uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kardashian.
Zoid lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Zoid swinging wildly here.
Kardashian swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zoid.
Kardashian has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Zoid closes the distance and pushes Kardashian back into the cage.
Kardashian misses with a punch on the inside.
Zoid prevents a body shot from Kardashian.
Kardashian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kardashian misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zoid.
Kardashian throws a punch but it's blocked by Zoid.
Kardashian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kardashian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kardashian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zoid is trying to maintain a safe position but Kardashian gets an underhook and turns Zoid into the cage.
Kardashian lands with a short shot to the head.
Zoid breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zoid looks for the body kick but Kardashian saw that one coming.
Kardashian misses with a looping left.
Zoid circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zoid tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Kardashian wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zoid tries a head kick but it misses.
Kardashian loads up on a big right hand but Zoid slips the punch.
Kardashian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kardashian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Kardashian! Zoid is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Kardashian!
A very excited looking Rob Kardashian rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Shifter (ranked 365 p4p, 53 weight class) and Stephan Letter (ranked 478 p4p, 76 weight class). Shifter kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lützenkirchen- Nutcracker . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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22
216 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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215 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Shifter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephan Letter!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shifter walks into a jab.
Shifter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Letter defends it nicely.
Letter throws a counter combo.
Shifter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Letter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shifter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Shifter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A cross from Letter lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Letter throws out a loose jab but Shifter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shifter drops down looking for a counter takedown but Letter sprawls and moves away.
Shifter misses with a takedown attempt
and Letter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Letter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shifter moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter misses with a takedown attempt
and Letter counters with a straight right hand.
Shifter shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Shifter was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Shifter tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shifter prevents Letter from escaping the position.
Shifter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Shifter swings around for an armbar but Letter sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Shifter's guard.
Shifter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifter 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.
Shifter working for a triangle but Letter defends it easily.
Letter wants to stand but Shifter is controlling his posture from full guard.
Shifter working for a triangle but Letter defends it easily.
Shifter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Letter defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter looking for subs off his back but Letter has passed one foot through into half guard.
Letter tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Shifter.
Shifter wants to sweep but Letter has passed to side control!
Letter wants to stand but Shifter is controlling his arm.
Shifter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Letter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shifter is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Letter tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Shifter looking for a sweep but Letter has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Shifter is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Letter wants to stand but Shifter is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shifter regains half guard.
Shifter wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephan Letter dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shifter misses with a takedown
and Letter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shifter shoots in looking for a takedown. Letter tries to sprawl out of it but Shifter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Letter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shifter is defended easily by Letter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Shifter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter shoots and misses
and Letter counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Letter throws a lazy right hand but Shifter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Letter throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Shifter colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Letter as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Shifter is left battered and dazed whilst Letter and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stephan Letter!
Stephan Letter is the new light heavyweight champion!
Stephan Letter thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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