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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scott Adkins (ranked 6361 p4p, 535 weight class) and Tony Jaa (ranked 8041 p4p, 602 weight class). Tony Jaa will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Scott Adkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Jaa!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adkins throws a nice looking combination but Jaa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adkins throws a series of punches but Jaa avoids them all with ease.
Adkins tries a low kick but Jaa avoids it.
Adkins wants to land a leg kick but Jaa is out of range.
Adkins throws a leg kick that misses.
Adkins misses with a wild body shot.
Adkins tries to work over Jaa's front leg with a kick but Jaa checks it.
Jaa wants to clinch up but Adkins keeps it at a distance.
Scott Adkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaa throws a right and a left that Adkins avoids nicely.
Adkins fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jaa just manages to avoid it.
Jaa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Adkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaa tried to score with a low kick but Adkins checks it.
Jaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adkins half committed to a counter leg kick.
Adkins keeps the fight on the outside.
Adkins cracks Jaa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Adkins throws a nice looking combination but Jaa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaa has Adkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Jaa tries to pull guard but Adkins forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adkins is looking to break free of the clinch but Jaa has double underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Adkins breaks the clinch.
Jaa slips under a jab from Adkins.
Jaa moves away from the strike by Adkins.
Scott Adkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adkins lands a right hook to the body.
Adkins misses with a body shot.
Jaa moves in looking to clinch but Adkins pushes him off.
Jaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adkins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jaa misses with a takedown attempt - Adkins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jaa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Adkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adkins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jaa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jaa walks into a jab.
Jaa looks to land a body kick but Adkins moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adkins thumps Jaa with a low kick.
Jaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jaa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A shot to the liver by Adkins. Beautiful body shot.
Jaa misses with a head kick.
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!
Jaa moves out of range as Adkins strikes.
Adkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaa goes for a double leg but Adkins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Adkins continues to drive forward.
Scott Adkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Jaa.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Adkins 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 Jaa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jaa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jaa doesn't manage to clinch there - Adkins circles away.
Jaa checks a leg kick.
Jaa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Adkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jaa throws a head kick but Adkins moves out of range.
Adkins fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jaa just manages to avoid it.
Jaa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adkins.
Adkins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jaa's calf.
Jaa goes for a double leg but Adkins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Adkins continues to drive forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adkins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Adkins feints and then cracks Jaa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jaa down.
Adkins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jaa is out of range and Adkins settles back down.
Jaa tries to counter by closing the distance.
Adkins misses with a body shot.
Jaa wants to counter with a clinch but Adkins pushes him away.
Adkins tried to score with a low kick but Jaa checks it.
Jaa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jaa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Adkins swivels and escapes.
Jaa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jaa moves into the clinch successfully.
Adkins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jaa has him pressed against the cage.
Adkins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Adkins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Adkins has had enough of the clinch but Jaa keeps him there for the moment.
Adkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adkins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Adkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jaa circles away quickly and effectively.
Adkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Adkins 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.
Jaa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Adkins but Adkins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Adkins is looking to wear down Jaa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Adkins. Adkins obviously looking to wear him down.
Adkins connects with an inside leg kick.
Jaa wants to clinch up but Adkins keeps it at a distance.
Adkins misses with a looping right.
Jaa dives in and grabs Adkins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Adkins pushes down on Jaa's head and hops out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adkins misses with a double jab.
Jaa feints a jab promting Adkins to slip. Jaa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Adkins slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Adkins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Adkins dodges the punch combination from Jaa.
Jaa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Adkins sprawls well. Adkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jaa gets slowly back to his feet.
Adkins just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Adkins dominated that 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.
An inside leg kick lands from Adkins.
Adkins throws a leg kick
and Jaa counters with a two punch combo.
Jaa tries to move into range but Adkins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jaa swings for the body but Adkins moves out of range.
Jaa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adkins circles away quickly and effectively.
Jaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adkins.
Adkins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jaa checks the leg kick.
Adkins misses with a wild combination.
Adkins throws a front kick aimed at Jaa's knee but Jaa avoids it well.
Jaa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Adkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jaa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jaa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Adkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Jaa is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adkins motions for Jaa to come forward. Adkins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Adkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jaa.
Jaa shoots in looking for a takedown. Adkins tries to sprawl out of it but Jaa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Adkins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaa shoots in for a takedown but Adkins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Scott Adkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Jaa.
A big right from Adkins misses.
Jaa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Adkins pinned against the cage. Adkins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Adkins is looking to score with low kicks.
Jaa replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Adkins blocks it well.
Adkins swings for the body but Jaa moves out of range.
Jaa unleashes a big counter combination but Adkins bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jaa blocks a leg kick.
Jaa throws a counter combo.
Jaa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jaa checks a low kick from Adkins.
Adkins swings for the body but Jaa moves out of range.
Scott Adkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Adkins swinging wildly here.
Adkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jaa can do to turn this around?
Adkins takes a swing at Jaa's ribcage but misses.
Jaa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Adkins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And Jaa tries to counter it with a takedown but Adkins pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Adkins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Adkins throws a leg kick
and Jaa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Adkins wants to get back to striking at distance but Jaa won't allow it.
Jaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jaa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Adkins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Adkins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jaa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jaa doesn't seem bothered though.
Jaa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Adkins digs a good hook to Jaa's body.
Adkins takes a swing at Jaa's ribcage but misses.
Jaa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Adkins will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Adkins scores with a four punch combination!
Jaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Adkins was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jaa.
Adkins jabs Jaa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Adkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jaa.
Adkins is looking for a counter combo.
Adkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jaa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Adkins throws a hook but Jaa blocks it.
Adkins wants to slow Jaa down by chopping away at his legs.
Jaa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jaa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Adkins defends it nicely.
Jaa is breathing heavily.
Jaa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Adkins. Adkins obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaa is looking to clinch but Adkins is avoiding it.
Adkins lands a jab.
Adkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Adkins misses with a wild body shot.
Adkins will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Adkins.
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!
Adkins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jaa on the side of the head.
Jaa wants to clinch.
Adkins misses with a low kick.
Adkins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Adkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaa is just out of range.
Jaa wants to counter with a clinch but Adkins pushes him away.
Adkins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jaa.
Jaa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jaa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Adkins dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Adkins gets tackled into the cage by Jaa. Jaa maintains the clinch.
Jaa breaks the clinch.
Jaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adkins.
Scott Adkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adkins tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jaa is able to avoid easily.
Jaa is looking for the big counter here.
Jaa wants to clinch.
Adkins misses with a low kick.
Adkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jaa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Adkins leaves Jaa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Adkins half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Adkins.
Adkins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jaa.
A punch combination from Adkins misses.
Adkins throws a leg kick that misses.
Adkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Adkins tenderised Jaa's leg. Jaa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Adkins tries to work over Jaa's front leg with a kick but Jaa checks it.
Adkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jaa fails to land the takedown.
Adkins misses with a wild combination.
Adkins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Adkins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jaa misses with a hook. Adkins ducked under it nicely.
A good leg kick by Adkins.
Jaa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jaa checks a leg kick.
Adkins will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jaa checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Adkins, right into the meat.
Adkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adkins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jaa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jaa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Adkins wants to slow Jaa down by chopping away at his legs.
Jaa raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Adkins scores with a jab. Jaa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jaa checks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adkins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jaa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A shot to the liver by Adkins. Beautiful body shot.
Jaa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Adkins sprawls well. Adkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jaa gets slowly back to his feet.
Scott Adkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Jaa.
Jaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Adkins.
Jaa checks a leg kick nicely.
Adkins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Adkins throws a right and a left that Jaa avoids nicely.
Adkins sets himself, and Jaa steps forward looking for the clinch! Adkins avoids it this time.
Jaa instigates a clinch.
Adkins is looking to break free of the clinch but Jaa has double underhooks.
Jaa looking to stall.
Adkins working hard to break the clinch.
Adkins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Adkins is trying to break free.
Jaa breaks from the clinch.
Jaa is trying desperately to land a takedown but Adkins is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jaa.
Adkins takes a swing at Jaa's ribcage but misses.
Adkins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Adkins throws a hook but Jaa blocks it.
Jaa shoots for a double leg takedown but Adkins sprawls well. He's pushed Jaa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adkins.
Adkins misses with the combination.
Jaa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Adkins.
Adkins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jaa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good work by Jaa as he checks the leg kick.
Jaa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jaa closes the distance and clinches.
Jaa pulls guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adkins gets to his feet - Jaa follows without any prompting.
Jaa moves into the clinch.
Adkins tries to circle away but Jaa has him pinned against the cage.
Jaa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Adkins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jaa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Adkins breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Adkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Adkins, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Adkins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Cassel (ranked 7293 p4p, 529 weight class) and JoJo Nnamdi (ranked 23969 p4p, 571 weight class). JoJo Nnamdi will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramon Cassel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JoJo Nnamdi!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nnamdi misses with a leg kick.
Cassel tries to counter with a takedown but Nnamdi is quick to defend against it.
Nnamdi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nnamdi tries to stand and escape but Cassel actually recovers to full guard.
Cassel has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Nnamdi should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Cassel has tightened it up now! Nnamdi should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ramon Cassel!
Ramon Cassel bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
JoJo Nnamdi spoke after the fight, saying 'Great job Nicho you have to be a true fighter to beat me.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Magomed Khaibulaev (ranked 4186 p4p, 410 weight class) and Henry Armstrong (ranked 3239 p4p, 343 weight class). Henry Armstrong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magomed Khaibulaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henry Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khaibulaev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Khaibulaev has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Magomed Khaibulaev has been cut.
Armstrong moves into the clinch.
Armstrong lands a left hand.
Armstrong gets through Khaibulaev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Khaibulaev gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Armstrong has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Khaibulaev is on him like a limpet, forcing Armstrong back against the cage.
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!
Khaibulaev throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Armstrong lands with a short shot to the head.
Khaibulaev is rocked!
Armstrong is leaning against Khaibulaev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oh Khaibulaev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Khaibulaev is breathing heavily.
Armstrong managing to block the knees to the body from Khaibulaev.
Armstrong managing to block the knees to the body from Khaibulaev.
Armstrong gets through Khaibulaev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Armstrong dips a shoulder and cracks Khaibulaev with a mighty uppercut! Khaibulaev falls back against the cage and Armstrong unloads with a barrage of strikes! Khaibulaev is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Armstrong screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Armstrong!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Barry Allen (ranked 5288 p4p, 499 weight class) and Sergei Martynov (ranked 6283 p4p, 533 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Barry Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergei Martynov!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martynov misses with a looping right.
A big left from Martynov misses.
Martynov avoids a kick to the body.
Nice body punch from Allen.
A clash of legs there as Martynov blocks the low kick.
A good leg kick by Allen.
Allen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martynov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Allen throws a lazy head kick
and Martynov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Martynov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Allen walks into a straight right hand from Martynov.
Allen misses with a low kick.
Allen slips a jab and a cross from Martynov.
Allen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Martynov manages to circle out of the way.
Allen blocks a jab.
Martynov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Allen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Martynov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
I was talking to Allen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martynov works on Allen's body with a couple of short punches.
Martynov lands a right hand.
Martynov lands a nice shot to the body.
Allen is breathing heavily.
Martynov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Martynov pushes Allen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Martynov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Martynov - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Martynov.
Martynov lands with a light punch inside.
Martynov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Martynov.
Martynov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Martynov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Martynov.
Martynov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Martynov.
Martynov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Martynov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Martynov.
Martynov lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martynov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Martynov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Martynov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Martynov.
Martynov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Martynov scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martynov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Martynov.
Martynov lands a left hand.
Martynov is leaning against Allen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Martynov lands a nice uppercut.
Allen is rocked!
Martynov pushes Allen against the cage. Martynov is working some dirty boxing. Martynov pushes off with a quick right hook! Allen goes down! Allen tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Martynov moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergei Martynov!
A victorious Sergei Martynov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glen Jacobs (ranked 4943 p4p, 403 weight class) and Jair Malachi (ranked 7094 p4p, 481 weight class). Jair Malachi is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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255 lbs
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232 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Glen Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jair Malachi!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Malachi misses.
Malachi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Malachi cracks Jacobs with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jacobs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malachi.
Jacobs closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Malachi quickly recovers to half guard.
Malachi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jacobs pulls his head out easily.
Jacobs takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malachi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Jacobs seems content to control.
Jacobs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jacobs seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Malachi looks to land a left hand but Jacobs moved out of range nicely.
Jacobs defending well as Malachi loads up on a big left hand.
Jacobs ducks under a wild hook from Malachi.
Jacobs is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Malachi.
That's two 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.
Malachi misses with a hook. Jacobs ducked under it nicely.
We've been told by Jacobs's head coaches at White's ELITE Fitness Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jacobs bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jacobs moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Malachi stops Jacobs from passing to mount.
Jacobs controls the position.
Jacobs tries to move into full mount but can't pass Malachi's legs.
Malachi 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.
Malachi struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malachi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Malachi wants to work for an arm triangle but Jacobs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Malachi wants to pass the guard but Jacobs is defending well.
Malachi is trying to control the action in half guard but Jacobs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Malachi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jacobs haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Malachi seems to be working for a kimura but Jacobs defends the submission attempt.
Malachi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malachi is pressing down on Jacobs's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jacobs is holding on for now.
Malachi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Malachi trying to control from half guard but Jacobs is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jacobs is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jair Malachi 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.
Jacobs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Malachi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Malachi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jacobs tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Malachi defends well and Jacobs ends up having to push Malachi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Malachi throws a jab but it's blocked by Jacobs.
Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malachi.
Jacobs tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Malachi manages to circle out of the way.
Malachi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacobs throws out the jab.
Jacobs fails with the takedown
and Jacobs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen Jacobs. 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.
Jacobs avoids the body shot from Malachi.
Malachi stuffs the takedown attempt from Jacobs. Jacobs gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malachi misses with an uppercut. Jacobs saw that one coming.
Malachi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacobs.
Jacobs tries to counter by clinching up but Malachi breaks away and moves out of range.
Malachi cracks Jacobs with a good jab.
Jacobs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malachi.
Malachi tries to sprawl but Jacobs drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Malachi trying to control here.
Jacobs performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malachi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jacobs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jacobs prevents Malachi from improving his position.
Jacobs perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jacobs has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malachi scores with a punch to the head.
Malachi misses with a looping right.
Jair Malachi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malachi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jacobs slips a jab from Malachi.
Jacobs tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Malachi manages to circle out of the way.
Malachi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Malachi tries to get set, Jacobs tries to push him back and clinch up but Malachi manages to avoid the attempt.
Malachi misses with an uppercut.
Jacobs seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malachi.
Jacobs wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jacobs tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Malachi defends well and Jacobs ends up having to push Malachi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jacobs staying out of range there.
Jacobs misses with a takedown
and Malachi counters with a right hand to the body.
Jacobs gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jacobs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jacobs tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Malachi manages to circle out of the way.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jacobs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malachi tries to work over Jacobs's front leg with a kick but Jacobs checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jair Malachi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jacobs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jacobs ducks under a wild hook from Malachi.
Jacobs defending well as Malachi loads up on a big left hand.
Malachi misses with a few strikes there.
Malachi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malachi stuns Jacobs with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jacobs with a poor takedown
and Malachi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jair Malachi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs ducks under a wild hook from Malachi.
A big right from Malachi misses.
Jacobs is looking to counter the offense by Malachi and move into the clinch.
Malachi misses with an uppercut. Jacobs saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jacobs there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jacobs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malachi.
Jacobs seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Malachi throws a body shot but no joy.
Jacobs is looking to counter the offense by Malachi and move into the clinch.
Jacobs tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Malachi swivels and escapes.
Malachi misses with a hook.
Malachi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jacobs wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Malachi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jacobs tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Malachi defends well and Jacobs ends up having to push Malachi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jacobs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Malachi throws an overhand right that lands on Jacobs's shoulder, as Jacobs tries to avoid the shot.
Jacobs fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Malachi avoids it really well and circles away.
Malachi throws a jab when Jacobs was well out of range.
Jacobs closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Malachi did well to prevent Jacobs getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobs controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is keen to just control but Malachi is a slippery customer.
Jacobs controlling the action here.
Malachi is looking to improve his position.
Malachi works his way to full guard. Good work.
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.
Malachi pulls Jacobs in close to prevent any damage.
Jair Malachi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jacobs wants to control from the top but Malachi keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Malachi with a hook.
Jacobs shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A swing and a miss from Malachi.
Jacobs avoids the body shot from Malachi.
Glen Jacobs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jair Malachi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malachi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jair Malachi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Malachi 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jair Malachi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bidon Van Roosmalen (ranked 2453 p4p, 121 weight class) and Jan Jansson (ranked 3811 p4p, 171 weight class). Jansson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by PAIN - Bye / Die. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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19
145 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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20
143 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bidon Van Roosmalen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jan Jansson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Roosmalen throws the left hand but Jansson avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Jansson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Roosmalen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Roosmalen throws a head kick but Jansson moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Jansson misses.
Van Roosmalen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Roosmalen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Roosmalen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jansson counters with a straight right hand.
Van Roosmalen walks into a jab.
Van Roosmalen is rocked!
Jansson throws a pinpoint strike between Van Roosmalen's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Van Roosmalen crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Jansson scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jan Jansson!
After winning the bout, Jan Jansson 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gigantor Monster (ranked 4470 p4p, 191 weight class) and Vasyl Lomachenko (ranked 6068 p4p, 250 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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141 lbs
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130 lbs
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gigantor Monster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vasyl Lomachenko!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lomachenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Monster throws a series of punches but Lomachenko moves out of range.
Lomachenko moves forwards but Monster connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lomachenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Monster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko lands a body shot.
Lomachenko blocks a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Monster. That snapped Lomachenko's head back.
Lomachenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lomachenko stalks Monster and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Monster's face. Monster staggers backwards, shaken.
Lomachenko throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lomachenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monster.
A combination from Monster does no damage.
Lomachenko moves away from the strike by Monster.
Lomachenko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lomachenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab by Lomachenko.
Lomachenko tries to bum rush Monster with a series of wild strikes but Monster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Monster throws a big counter combination but Lomachenko scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Monster walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Monster fails to land with a series of punches.
Monster connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomachenko connects with a crisp jab.
Monster lands a jab-cross combination.
Lomachenko lands a left and a right that send Monster crashing to the mat, dazed. Lomachenko thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Monster is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lomachenko throws a right hand that Monster ducks under and follows up with a left that Monster also avoids with ease.
Oh Monster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Monster takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Monster loses concentration momentarily and Lomachenko pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Monster crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Lomachenko finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vasyl Lomachenko!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chew Kok (ranked 2436 p4p, 274 weight class) and Robert Bruce (ranked 3100 p4p, 332 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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202 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chew Kok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Bruce!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kok just misses with a punch to the body.
Kok ducks under a wild hook from Bruce.
Bruce throws a body punch but Kok moves out of range.
Kok misses with a body shot.
Bruce throws a counter combo.
Kok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bruce.
Kok throws a series of punches but Bruce avoids them all with ease.
Kok takes one on the button.
It looks like Chew Kok has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Kok has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kok takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bruce throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kok misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bruce keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bruce lunges at Kok with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kok's hand.
Bruce fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kok closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bruce throws a lazy uppercut
and Kok counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kok gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bruce.
Kok is rocked!
Bruce drops Kok with a naaaaasty hook - Kok is in real trouble here! Bruce dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Bruce!
Robert Bruce decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Finley (ranked 2441 p4p, 268 weight class) and Justice James (ranked 3684 p4p, 358 weight class). James is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by ... And Justice For All. 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 Justice James was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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26
179 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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22
180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
Prefers standup |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Finley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justice James!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finley cracks a nice hook into James's ribs.
Finley has James up against the cage in a clinch.
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right hand to the body from Finley.
A short right from Finley on the inside.
Finley is trying to break the clinch but James is controlling him.
Finley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Finley doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Finley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Finley is fending him off so far but James persists. Nope, Finley circles away and we're back to standing.
James shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. James showed some decent athleticism there.
Finley scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but James manages to mount him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finley working to try and regain half guard.
James controlling from the full mount.
James in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
James tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Finley tries to buck James off but he can't manage it.
Finley is desperately trying to improve his position but James has a good base and remains in mount.
James controlling the pace for now.
Finley wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Finley tries to improve his position but James has taken his back! James has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Finley tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! James pushes Finley away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Justice James!
In his post fight interview, Justice James gave a big smile as he said 'Justice was served today'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Harryson (ranked 3147 p4p, 418 weight class) and Gokhan Saki (ranked 3583 p4p, 462 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Harryson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Datarock - Fa Fa Fa. George Harryson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Harryson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gokhan Saki!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Harryson - just one landing.
Saki throws a solid leg kick but Harryson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saki.
Saki throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Saki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Harryson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Saki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harryson counters with a straight right hand.
Saki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Harryson dips to his left and cracks Saki with an uppercut!
Saki lands a head kick!
It looks like George Harryson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saki tries a head kick but it misses.
Harryson lands with a nice combination. Saki backs away looking to recover.
Harryson scores with a jab. Saki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A low kick from Saki is predictable there
and Harryson counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Harryson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Saki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Harryson with a nice cross.
Saki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Harryson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A head kick from Saki lands but Harryson takes it in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Harryson.
Harryson scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saki thumps Harryson with a low kick.
Harryson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saki on the side of the head.
Saki moves out of range as Harryson strikes.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Saki! Harryson is out on his feet! Saki rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Harryson is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Harryson is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gokhan Saki!
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