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GLFC 12: Green Lotus Christmas PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Boucher (ranked 4988 p4p, 447 weight class) and Georges Laraque (ranked 24838 p4p, 543 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Georges Laraque enters the cage!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Brawler
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brandon Boucher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Georges Laraque!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laraque misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Boucher misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Boucher. Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from Laraque. Those never looked like landing.
Laraque misses with a series of wild punches.
Boucher moves into the clinch.
Boucher gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Laraque.
Boucher tightens his grip and picks Laraque up, before dumping him to the ground. Laraque manages to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laraque wants to sweep but no luck.
Boucher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boucher stopping the sweep attempt from Laraque.
Boucher in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boucher throwing strikes from guard but Laraque blocks nicely.
Laraque 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.
Boucher drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Laraque dives on top into guard.
Laraque is looking to work some ground and pound but Boucher has wrist control.
Laraque is fighting to break Boucher's control of his arms but Boucher is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Laraque throws a big right hand that misses.
Boucher is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laraque is aware though and is defending well.
Laraque wants to control from the top but Boucher keeps moving.
Laraque cracks Boucher with a solid left hand.
Laraque in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laraque throws a big elbow that misses.
Laraque trying to control but Boucher is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Laraque accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Laraque looking to sit in guard and control but Boucher gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laraque working a defensive guard here.
Boucher avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Laraque is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boucher wants to control from the top but Laraque keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boucher stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Laraque throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Boucher counter with a right hand.
It looks like Georges Laraque has been cut.
Laraque throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boucher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Laraque misses with a two punch combination.
Boucher fails to land with a series of punches.
A lazy body kick from Laraque
and Boucher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laraque is rocked!
Boucher instigates a clinch.
Boucher lands a takedown into guard.
Boucher with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boucher got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laraque has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boucher has managed to get both his arms back between Laraque's legs - danger averted.
Laraque looks winded!
Boucher decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Laraque, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laraque throws a poor cross that misses
and Boucher counters with a crisp one two that drops Laraque! Boucher thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Laraque to his feet! Laraque is in big trouble!
Laraque is still on wobbly legs! Can Boucher finish him?
Boucher clinches up against the cage.
Boucher works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Boucher advances position into side control!
Laraque seems to have recovered his senses.
Boucher in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Boucher stands up.
Laraque falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boucher counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Boucher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Georges Laraque's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Laraque throws a right and a left that Boucher avoids nicely.
Laraque swinging wildly here.
Boucher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laraque can do to turn this around?
Boucher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Laraque drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boucher defends it well.
Laraque throws a left and a right that both miss
and Boucher counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Laraque drops down looking for an ankle pick but Boucher pulls his leg out and moves away.
Laraque misses with a body kick.
Boucher wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Laraque tries to bum rush Boucher with a series of wild strikes but Boucher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boucher swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Boucher gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boucher gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Laraque regains guard.
Laraque wants to sweep here but Boucher controlling him for the moment.
Boucher decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Laraque, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boucher takes the fight into the clinch.
Laraque is fighting off a takedown attempt but Boucher is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Laraque to the mat. Laraque regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Boucher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Laraque tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boucher postures up in Laraque's guard and throws a big left but Laraque blocks it.
Laraque is trying to keep Boucher in close.
Laraque is working an open guard so Boucher takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Boucher fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Laraque, pushing him back against the cage.
Laraque has Boucher pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Laraque pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Boucher tumbling to the mat - Laraque dives into Boucher's guard.
Laraque trying to control but Boucher is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boucher is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laraque is aware though and is defending well.
Boucher keeping moving, preventing Laraque from controlling successfully.
Boucher is adopting a defensive guard.
Boucher 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.
Laraque wants to control from the top but Boucher keeps moving.
Laraque with a nice head shot there.
Boucher uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Brandon Boucher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laraque misses with a series of wild punches.
Laraque throws a series of punches but Boucher moves out of range.
Boucher half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boucher avoids a punch combination nicely.
Laraque is breathing heavily.
Laraque misses with a jab, cross combination.
Laraque throws a left and a right that both miss
and Boucher counters with a one-two to the body.
Laraque throws a sloppy head kick
and Boucher counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Laraque falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brandon Boucher!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Sabo (ranked 25152 p4p, 568 weight class) and Abdulrashid Sadulaev (ranked 4643 p4p, 431 weight class). Sadulaev has chosen Russian National Anthem as his entrance music. Nick Sabo has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Sabo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abdulrashid Sadulaev!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sabo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sadulaev momentarily.
Sabo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice combination there by Sabo.
Sabo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sabo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sadulaev clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sadulaev works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Sabo wants to stand but Sadulaev is controlling the position.
Sadulaev distracts Sabo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sadulaev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sabo is keeping the position for now.
Sadulaev advances to half guard.
Sadulaev 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.
Sadulaev working over Sabo with some ground and pound. Sabo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sabo pushes Sadulaev off looking to stand but Sadulaev dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadulaev trying to control the pace.
Sabo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sabo won't allow Sadulaev to pass to mount.
Still in half guard, Sadulaev seems content to control.
Sadulaev drops an elbow to the side of Sabo's head.
Sabo has hold of Sadulaev's hands but Sadulaev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sadulaev is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sadulaev controlling his opponent.
A big strike lands for Sadulaev! That's really hurt Sabo and he's turned his back - Sadulaev keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Sadulaev jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdulrashid Sadulaev!
Abdulrashid Sadulaev made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying '*Some Russian bullshit*'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tab Lloyd (ranked 4856 p4p, 441 weight class) and Nic Phlare (ranked 5516 p4p, 459 weight class). Phlare has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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260 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Very confident |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tab Lloyd !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Nic Phlare!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Phlare wants to clinch up but Lloyd keeps it at a distance.
A quick step to the side and Lloyd tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phlare looks winded!
Lloyd swats away the attempt to clinch by Phlare.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phlare tries to clinch up.
Phlare misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phlare falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lloyd counters with a nice double leg into side control. Phlare won't be happy with that.
Lloyd working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lloyd is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Phlare is trying to escape and Lloyd transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Phlare is forced to tap! Nice work there by Lloyd ! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tab Lloyd !
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hung Lo (ranked 4133 p4p, 183 weight class) and Saenchai Son (ranked 6473 p4p, 218 weight class). Lo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, It G Ma. Son has chosen Mama as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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140 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hung Lo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Saenchai Son!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Son misses with a few strikes there.
Lo moves out of range of the body kick from Son.
Lo feinted with a counter takedown.
Lo dives in and grabs Son's left leg, looking for a takedown. Son pushes down on Lo's head and hops out.
Son looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lo shoots in for a takedown but Son shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lo fails with a takedown attempt.
Son throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hung Lo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Son lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Son smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Son throws a one two combo.
Son is looking to clinch but Lo is avoiding it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Son moves into the clinch.
Lo jumps guard but Son turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Son stops a takedown attempt from Lo.
Son stalling against the cage.
Son misses with some punches.
Lo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lo blocks a head kick by Son.
Son tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Son moves in looking to clinch but Lo pushes him off.
Son takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Son fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lo shoots and misses
and Son counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Son tries to close the distance and clinch but Lo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Son connects with a high kick.
Saenchai Son seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Son throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lo's head.
Lo is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Son throws a combination. Lo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Oh Lo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Son connects with a right that clearly hurt Lo. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Son proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Lo collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saenchai Son!
Saenchai Son bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Hung Lo was interviewed post fight and said 'This is probably the result of collusion. I won't stand for it and will call upon anyone everyone to reslove the matter. Thank you to the fans but not really fuck you guys. *double birds and Stone Cold Steve Austin-esque exit*'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaymz Hetfield (ranked 4296 p4p, 410 weight class) and Mike Johnson (ranked 4254 p4p, 406 weight class). Hetfield's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Metallica - Fight Fire with Fire. 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 Mike Johnson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaymz Hetfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hetfield fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hetfield breaks the clinch.
Hetfield tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hetfield. That one must have hurt.
Hetfield clinches with his opponent.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hetfield.
Hetfield comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Mike Johnson has been cut.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Hetfield moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Hetfield tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hetfield manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hetfield throws a big counter combination but Johnson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hetfield lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hetfield gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hetfield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hetfield fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hetfield sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hetfield darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Hetfield has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hetfield breaks from the clinch.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hetfield is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Hetfield circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hetfield paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Johnson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hetfield - the referee stops the clock and Johnson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hetfield. Johnson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Hetfield circles away.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jaymz Hetfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Hetfield has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hetfield escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jaymz Hetfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Johnson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hetfield moves into the clinch.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
Hetfield working Johnson over with knees to the body.
Johnson looks winded!
Hetfield lands a nice elbow.
Hetfield gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hetfield lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hetfield lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hetfield manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Johnson is looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hetfield moves into the clinch.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Hetfield shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hetfield moves into the clinch.
Hetfield breaks from the clinch.
Hetfield pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Hetfield escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hetfield lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Hetfield gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Hetfield pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson is looking for a takedown.
Hetfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hetfield wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Hetfield has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hetfield lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hetfield lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hetfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hetfield circles away.
Hetfield closes the distance and clinches.
Hetfield lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up Mike Johnson's cut even more.
Johnson avoiding damage as Hetfield throws knees to the body.
Hetfield stalling in the clinch.
Hetfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hetfield forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but Hetfield manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hetfield lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
Hetfield lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaymz Hetfield dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Johnson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hetfield connects with a leg kick. Johnson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hetfield tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hetfield sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Hetfield.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hetfield rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hetfield.
Hetfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jaymz Hetfield is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hetfield is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hetfield throws a big shot that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Hetfield. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Jaymz Hetfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Johnson.
Hetfield has managed to clinch.
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hetfield lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hetfield doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Hetfield tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hetfield sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hetfield sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hetfield lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Hetfield tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hetfield throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
Johnson dives in and grabs Hetfield's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hetfield pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Hetfield instigates a clinch.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
The cut above Mike Johnson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hetfield lands an elbow inside.
Hetfield lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
Mike Johnson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Hetfield lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mike Johnson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jaymz Hetfield!
Jaymz Hetfield seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aurther Fleck (ranked 3490 p4p, 158 weight class) and King Democratic (ranked 5464 p4p, 206 weight class). Aurther Fleck has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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145 lbs
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135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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Brawler
Good 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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aurther Fleck!
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, King Democratic !
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Democratic tries to sprawl but Fleck drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Democratic has hold of Fleck's hands but Fleck slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Democratic tries to get to full guard but Fleck has control of the leg.
Democratic looking for submissions off his back.
Fleck seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Democratic wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Democratic is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fleck scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fleck will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Democratic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Democratic actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Democratic misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Fleck lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Democratic is rocked!
Fleck lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Democratic ! More strikes land and this one is all over! Fleck jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aurther Fleck!
After winning the bout, Aurther Fleck 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 Emiljano Bicaj (ranked 4249 p4p, 424 weight class) and Dub Kong (ranked 8091 p4p, 580 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Emiljano Bicaj has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Emiljano Bicaj seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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155 lbs
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Brawler
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Emiljano Bicaj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dub Kong!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bicaj swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kong works over Bicaj's head and body with a nice combination.
Kong closes the distance and clinches.
Bicaj blocks a body shot from Kong.
Bicaj takes a shot to the head.
Bicaj drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kong pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kong scores with a sloppy right hand. Bicaj should have avoided that one.
Kong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bicaj at a distance.
Kong scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kong slips a straight right by Bicaj.
Bicaj will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kong avoids the body shot from Bicaj.
Kong throws a right hand that Bicaj ducks under and follows up with a left that Bicaj also avoids with ease.
Kong tries to clinch up but Bicaj circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bicaj cracks Kong with a good jab.
Kong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A right-left combo lands from Kong.
Kong lands with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Kong. Beautiful body shot.
Kong clinches up against the cage.
Kong taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Kong - that landed with a thud.
Bicaj is trying to drag Kong to the mat but Kong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bicaj goes for a takedown attempt but Kong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emiljano Bicaj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bicaj shoots in looking for a takedown. Kong tries to sprawl out of it but Bicaj keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dub Kong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Kong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bicaj manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bicaj shoots and misses
and Kong counters with a one-two to the body.
Kong clinches with his opponent.
Kong has Bicaj pressed against the cage.
Bicaj lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bicaj looking for a takedown.
Kong stops a takedown attempt from Bicaj.
A right hook to the body lands for Kong.
A nice left hand lands by Kong.
Kong wants to break free but Bicaj has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Kong.
Bicaj is breathing heavily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kong slowing the pace effectively.
A frustrated look appears on Kong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kong prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kong is trying to push Bicaj away but Bicaj has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bicaj looks to land a combination but Kong avoids it well.
Bicaj throws a right hand that misses
and Kong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bicaj misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kong.
Kong moves into the clinch.
Kong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bicaj moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kong clobbers Bicaj with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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!
Kong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bicaj throws a hook but Kong avoids it easily.
Kong looks to land a combination but Bicaj avoids it well.
Bicaj drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kong sprawls and moves away.
Kong slips a straight right by Bicaj.
Kong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bicaj misses with the combination.
Kong scores with a body shot.
Bicaj doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Bicaj. Those never looked like landing.
Kong looks to land a combination but Bicaj avoids it well.
Bicaj tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kong manages to circle out of the way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kong's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kong duly obliges.
Bicaj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kong moves away.
Kong is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bicaj with a body shot.
Kong is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bicaj rather than just go for the knockout.
Kong moves out of range as Bicaj strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dub Kong 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.
Kong tries to clinch up.
Kong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bicaj looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bicaj throws a hook but Kong avoids it easily.
Kong scores with a jab.
Kong tries to clinch but Bicaj is having none of it.
Bicaj tries to bum rush Kong with a series of wild strikes but Kong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kong works Bicaj's body with a nice hook.
Bicaj takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kong misses with a few strikes there.
Kong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dub Kong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bicaj shoots in for a takedown but Kong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kong digs a good hook to Bicaj's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kong scores with a shot to the body.
Kong is looking to clinch but Bicaj is avoiding it.
Dub Kong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bicaj circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong tries to bum rush Bicaj with a series of wild strikes but Bicaj uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bicaj misses with a takedown attempt
and Kong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bicaj 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.
Bicaj throws out a loose jab but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kong misses with the combination.
Kong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bicaj shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kong tries to clinch but Bicaj moves away
and Bicaj counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bicaj controlling the action here.
Kong is trying to stand up here but Bicaj is controlling him well.
Bicaj perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kong is trying to stand back up but Bicaj is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong is trying to escape back to his feet but Bicaj uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Kong seems a little lost for a moment, as Bicaj dominates the positioning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kong tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Kong is trying to stand.
Bicaj tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kong can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kong really wants to buck Bicaj off and get back to his feet.
Bicaj controlling from mount.
Kong really wants to buck Bicaj off and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong is breathing heavily.
Bicaj controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kong wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Bicaj controlling from the full mount.
Bicaj seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kong for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bicaj is landing with some decent strikes but Kong is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bicaj sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kong is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
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 Emiljano Bicaj will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bicaj will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kong throws a shot to the body.
Bicaj swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kong tries to clinch there but Bicaj circles away.
Bicaj feinted with a counter takedown.
Kong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bicaj appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bicaj takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bicaj paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bicaj fails with the takedown
and Kong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bicaj shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kong pinned against the cage. Kong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emiljano Bicaj. 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.
Kong stuns Bicaj with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kong moves away from the strike by Bicaj.
Kong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong lands an overhand right.
Bicaj fails with the takedown
and Kong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kong tries to clinch but Bicaj moves out of range.
Kong scores with a three punch combo!
Kong scores with a jab to the body.
Kong feints a jab promting Bicaj to slip. Kong then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bicaj slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bicaj looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bicaj takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bicaj at a distance.
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!
Kong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bicaj doesn't seem bothered though.
A punch combination from Kong misses.
Bicaj throws a series of punches but Kong moves out of range.
Bicaj looks to land a combination but Kong avoids it well.
Bicaj misses with an uppercut.
Kong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bicaj takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kong doesn't manage to clinch there - Bicaj circles away.
Bicaj is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kong.
Bicaj misses with a straight left.
Kong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bicaj throws a lazy right hand but Kong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bicaj throws an overhand right that lands on Kong's shoulder, as Kong tries to avoid the shot.
Bicaj takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kong misses with the combination.
Kong tries to clinch there but Bicaj circles away.
Bicaj closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kong's guard.
Kong wants to stand and escape but Bicaj is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bicaj controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kong wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bicaj manages to pass to side control.
Kong is trying to escape back to his feet but Bicaj uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Bicaj wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kong keeps working.
Kong is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bicaj asserts his dominance and retains side control.
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.
Bicaj is staying tight to Kong's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Bicaj's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kong is looking to get back to his feet here but Bicaj is keeping cool and he's managed to take Kong's back.
Bicaj has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Kong is in real trouble here. Bicaj gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Kong is tapping out! Bicaj wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Emiljano Bicaj!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kakashi Hatake (ranked 7913 p4p, 235 weight class) and Jack Reacher (ranked 4419 p4p, 191 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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141 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Excellent MT
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kakashi Hatake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Reacher!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reacher has Hatake up against the cage in a clinch.
Hatake tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Reacher just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hatake misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reacher.
Reacher is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hatake is keeping busy.
Hatake fails to pull guard.
Reacher tries to stall but Hatake uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Reacher wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hatake has him pressed against the cage.
Hatake pulls guard effortlessly.
Hatake is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Reacher has his hands clasped together but Hatake extends and breaks Reacher's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Hatake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kakashi Hatake!
Kakashi Hatake seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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