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Skrap Fights 12 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brad Bishop (ranked 6406 p4p, 602 weight class) and Ruben Saiz (ranked 4727 p4p, 519 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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193 cm
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213 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brad Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ruben Saiz!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saiz connects with a looping right hand.
Bishop lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Ruben Saiz has been cut.
Saiz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bishop moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bishop misses with a body shot.
Saiz throws out a powerful jab.
Saiz slips under a jab from Bishop.
Sloppy strikes from Bishop. Those never looked like landing.
Saiz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bishop throws out the jab.
Saiz is looking for the big counter here.
Saiz lands with a straight right. Bishop didn't see that one coming.
Bishop takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saiz's corner calls for a 1-2. Saiz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bishop slips a jab and a cross from Saiz.
Saiz tries to bum rush Bishop with a series of wild strikes but Bishop uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've been informed that Saiz has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Saiz lands with a cross.
Bishop throws a body shot but no joy.
Bishop dodges the punch combination from Saiz.
Bishop throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saiz connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop throws a body shot but no joy.
Saiz dips to his left and cracks Bishop with an uppercut!
Saiz throws a nice looking combination but Bishop bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bishop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bishop drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bishop loads up on a big right hand but Saiz slips the punch.
Saiz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bishop misses with a double jab
and Saiz counters with a straight that turns Bishop's legs to rubber! Saiz pushes forward with more strikes and Bishop goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruben Saiz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henri Jospin (ranked 24148 p4p, 683 weight class) and Joey Bam Bam (ranked 3264 p4p, 412 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jospin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Clash. Bam Bam is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sleep Now In The Fire. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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218 lbs
1 - 1 - 1 |
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222 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Henri Jospin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joey Bam Bam!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bam Bam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jospin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jospin lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Joey Bam Bam has been cut.
Jospin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Bam Bam does it's job there.
It looks like Henri Jospin has been cut.
Jospin moves out of range as Bam Bam strikes.
Bam Bam throws an overhand right that lands on Jospin's shoulder, as Jospin tries to avoid the shot.
Bam Bam misses with a wild body shot.
Bam Bam throws the kick towards the body but Jospin avoids it.
Bam Bam on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jospin. Jospin obviously looking to wear him down.
Jospin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've been told by Jospin's head coaches at Black City that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jospin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bam Bam has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jospin finds it's way round the side to connect with Bam Bam's head.
Bam Bam scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jospin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bam Bam.
Bam Bam connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bam Bam tests Jospin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick from Jospin lands but Bam Bam takes it in his stride.
Jospin throws a nice outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Bam Bam.
Bam Bam scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bam Bam takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bam Bam misses with an uppercut. Jospin saw that one coming.
Jospin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jospin throws a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Jospin.
Bam Bam avoids the head kick by Jospin.
Bam Bam is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Henri Jospin's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bam Bam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam scoring well with a low kick there.
Bam Bam drops his shoulder and cracks Jospin with a huge uppercut! Jospin goes down! Can Bam Bam finish him?
Jospin 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.
Bam Bam passes into half guard.
Bam Bam wants to control but Jospin is keeping him busy.
Bam Bam postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Jospin to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jospin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jospin walks into a stiff left hand from Bam Bam.
Henri Jospin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nice uppercut lands for Jospin. That snapped Bam Bam's head back.
That has opened up Joey Bam Bam's cut even more.
Bam Bam throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jospin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bam Bam has Jospin up against the ropes in a clinch.
Jospin misses with a body punch.
Bam Bam fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jospin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bam Bam fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jospin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bam Bam or not.
Jospin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bam Bam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bam Bam can't find room to land a body shot as Jospin controls the action.
Nice body punch from Jospin.
Jospin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Bam Bam's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bam Bam lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Jospin.
Bam Bam lands a left hand.
Jeez, Henri Jospin's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Bam Bam gets through Jospin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jospin blocks an uppercut.
Jospin throws a punch but it's blocked by Bam Bam.
A shot in the inside from Jospin.
Bam Bam throws a head punch that misses.
Jospin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bam Bam's elbow.
Bam Bam softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Jospin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bam Bam is keeping busy.
Jospin blocks an uppercut.
Jospin is working Bam Bam over against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bam Bam.
Bam Bam has a couple of punches blocked by Jospin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Bam Bam fails to land.
Bam Bam has a couple of punches blocked by Jospin.
Bam Bam tries to throw a body punch but Jospin avoids it by throwing Bam Bam back against the ropes.
Bam Bam misses with some punches.
Bam Bam goes for a takedown attempt but Jospin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Bam Bam dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bam Bam looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bam Bam has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jospin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jospin swats away the attempt to clinch by Bam Bam.
Jospin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jospin ducks under a wild hook from Bam Bam.
A little feinted left hand from Jospin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jospin connects with an inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jospin.
Bam Bam misses with a kick to the body.
Jospin throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bam Bam avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bam Bam misses with a looping right.
Jospin throws out a loose jab but Bam Bam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bam Bam will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bam Bam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bam Bam closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jospin.
Bam Bam throws a head punch that misses.
Bam Bam misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Jospin.
Jospin tries a body shot but Bam Bam blocks it.
Jospin digs a right hand underneath Bam Bam's ribcage. Bam Bam let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bam Bam wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bam Bam misses with a punch to the body.
Jospin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Jospin on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Jospin as the two fighters clinch.
Bam Bam swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jospin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bam Bam misses with a low kick.
As Bam Bam backs away, Jospin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jospin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bam Bam.
Bam Bam throws a series of punches but Jospin moves out of range.
Jospin misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jospin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bam Bam.
Bam Bam's corner calls for a 1-2. Bam Bam obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bam Bam takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jospin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jospin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bam Bam misses with a wild body shot.
Joey Bam Bam seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bam Bam misses with a right hand
and Jospin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bam Bam blocks a head kick by Jospin.
Bam Bam throws a nice looking combination but Jospin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jospin moves out of range of the strikes.
Bam Bam scores with a jab. Jospin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Henri Jospin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joey Bam Bam!
An out of breath and clearly excited Joey Bam Bam thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Trippa (ranked 24225 p4p, 546 weight class) and Tyce Johnson (ranked 3167 p4p, 339 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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259 lbs
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265 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Trippa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyce Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson has Trippa up against the ropes in a clinch.
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Trippa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johnson smiles and moves away.
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson rushes Trippa and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Trippa lands an uppercut.
Johnson scores a nice knee to the body.
Trippa manages to break the clinch.
Johnson rushes Trippa and presses him up against the ropes.
Trippa is trying to stall.
Trippa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trippa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Trippa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson presses Trippa against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Trippa breaks from the clinch.
Jack Trippa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trippa pushes Johnson up against the ropes in a clinch.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Trippa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Trippa tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Trippa tries to tie him up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trippa misses with an uppercut
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Trippa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Trippa back into the ropes.
Trippa manages to break the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Trippa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Trippa instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson lands an elbow inside that Trippa shrugs off.
It looks like Jack Trippa has been cut.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Trippa moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Johnson pushes off an throws an elbow but Trippa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Johnson pushes Trippa back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Trippa is breathing heavily.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Trippa swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Trippa with a nice cross.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trippa.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
Trippa tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Trippa is trying to stall.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Trippa shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Trippa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trippa cracks Johnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Trippa with a poor takedown
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Trippa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Trippa in a clinch.
Trippa tries to pull guard but Johnson holds him up against the ropes and eventually Trippa drops back down to his feet.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Johnson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Trippa.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Trippa's ribcage. Trippa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Trippa or not.
Johnson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Trippa blocks it with crossed arms.
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!
Johnson gets through Trippa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Johnson.
Johnson slows down the pace here.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Trippa taking a breather.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Trippa looking for a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Trippa, pushing him back against the ropes.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trippa gets tackled into the ropes by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson darts in and clinches Trippa up against the ropes.
Trippa manages to break the clinch.
Trippa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyce Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Trippa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Johnson moves into the clinch.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson controlling the action here for a moment.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trippa manages to break the clinch.
Johnson clinches up against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Johnson.
Johnson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Trippa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson has Trippa up against the ropes in a clinch.
Trippa manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson clinches.
Trippa looking to stall.
Trippa breaks the clinch.
Trippa tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trippa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson forces Trippa back against the ropes and clinches.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trippa backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Trippa jumps guard and drags Johnson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson is stalling in the full guard.
Trippa trying to control the position.
Trippa keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Johnson is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Trippa is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stands and steps away. Trippa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Johnson pushes Trippa up against the ropes in a clinch.
Trippa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson has Trippa up against the ropes in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but Trippa blocks with his arms.
Trippa misses with an elbow over the top.
Trippa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Trippa's head back.
Trippa catches Johnson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Trippa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Trippa or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson, which made it look bad.
Johnson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Trippa.
Johnson cracks the inside of Trippa's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Trippa tries to pull guard but Johnson holds him up against the ropes and eventually Trippa drops back down to his feet.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trippa tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Trippa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trippa avoids the elbow strike from Johnson, against the ropes.
Trippa is trying to drag Johnson to the mat but Johnson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Trippa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trippa breaks the clinch.
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trippa gets tackled into the ropes by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Trippa backwards.
Trippa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tyce Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Trippa back into the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson just leaning against Trippa, taking a breather.
Johnson leaning against his opponent.
Trippa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trippa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Johnson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Trippa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyce Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Trippa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Johnson cracks Trippa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Trippa avoids it.
Trippa manages to break the clinch.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Trippa.
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson tries to land knees in the clinch but Trippa avoids the damage to the body.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Trippas head.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Trippa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch lands to the side of Trippa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trippa misses the jab.
Johnson throws a combination. Trippa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Johnson clinches up against the ropes.
Trippa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Trippa tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Trippa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tyce Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Trippa breaks from the clinch.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trippa.
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Trippa tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Trippa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trippa fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Trippa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Trippa misses.
Johnson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trippa breaks the clinch.
Johnson clinches up against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Trippa misses with a punch on the inside.
Trippa breaks the clinch.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Trippa on the side of the head.
Trippa tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Trippa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson drives through and clinches with Trippa against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a knee to the head.
Johnson is stalling here.
Johnson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Trippa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trippa stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.
Trippa tries for a takedown. No joy.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Johnson throws an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Trippa letting Johnson take a breather here.
Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Trippa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Johnson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Johnson pushes Trippa back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jack Trippa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trippa missing with knees to the body.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson taking a breather.
Johnson is working Trippa over against the ropes.
Johnson leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson landing knees to the body.
Johnson just leaning against Trippa, taking a breather.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trippa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Trippa backwards.
Trippa working aggressively here.
Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Trippa or not.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trippa misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a crisp one two that drops Trippa! Johnson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Trippa to his feet! Trippa is in big trouble!
Trippa is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyce Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Tyce Johnson!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Tyce Johnson!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Tyce Johnson!
Tyce Johnson wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Tyce Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vivien Noyer (ranked 3241 p4p, 375 weight class) and Edwin Marquez (ranked 4462 p4p, 476 weight class). Vivien Noyer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Edwin Marquez's chin.
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188 lbs
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180 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Vivien Noyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edwin Marquez!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marquez fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Marquez. Those never looked like landing.
Noyer gets a clinch.
Marquez has Noyer pressed against the ropes.
Marquez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Noyer has him pressed against the ropes.
Noyer tries a body shot but Marquez blocks it.
Noyer swings wildly with an uppercut but Marquez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marquez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Noyer has clasped his hands together around Marquez's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Marquez throws Noyer to one side and escapes!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noyer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marquez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marquez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Noyer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Noyer moves into range and clinches up with Marquez.
Marquez struggles to land a body shot inside as Noyer controls his hands.
Marquez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Marquez tries to land knees in the clinch but Noyer avoids the damage to the body.
Noyer jumps guard but Marquez turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noyer decides to pull guard.
Marquez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Marquez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Noyer, up you get!
Noyer misses with a takedown
and Marquez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Noyer has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vivien Noyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noyer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marquez sprawls well. Marquez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Noyer gets slowly back to his feet.
Noyer slips under a jab from Marquez.
Noyer has his takedown stuffed
and Marquez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Noyer's knee momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noyer takes a swing at Marquez's ribcage but misses.
Noyer shoots in and drives through. Marquez sprawls well.
Marquez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Noyer fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Marquez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marquez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jab from Marquez.
Noyer throws a nice looking combination but Marquez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marquez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Noyer.
Marquez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noyer fails with a takedown attempt.
Marquez throws a big counter head kick but Noyer avoids it with no problem.
Noyer tries to clinch but Marquez moves out of range.
Noyer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marquez circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noyer tries to clinch there but Marquez circles away.
Marquez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Noyer is looking to clinch.
Noyer is looking to clinch but Marquez is avoiding it.
Noyer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Noyer cracks Marquez with a nice body shot.
Marquez tries to break the clinch but Noyer is controlling the position.
Noyer tries to pull guard but Marquez forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Noyer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Noyer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Noyer pushes Marquez up against the ropes in a clinch.
Noyer scores with a hook to the body.
Marquez prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marquez.
Marquez is trying to maintain a safe position but Noyer gets an underhook and turns Marquez into the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Noyer.
Marquez is trying to stall.
Noyer breaks the clinch.
Noyer doesn't manage to clinch there - Marquez circles away.
Marquez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Noyer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marquez wants to stand but Noyer is controlling the position.
Noyer decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Marquez, up you get!
Noyer shoots for a takedown but Marquez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Noyer darts in trying to clinch
and Marquez counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edwin Marquez dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Marquez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Noyer tries to close the distance and clinch but Marquez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marquez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Marquez. No joy for Noyer on that attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Noyer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marquez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Noyer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marquez swivels and escapes.
A little jabbing left from Marquez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marquez throws a nice looking combination but Noyer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noyer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Marquez kicks off Noyer and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noyer fails with the takedown
and Marquez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Noyer thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vivien Noyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noyer wants to clinch
and Marquez counters with a crisp one two that drops Noyer! Marquez thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Noyer to his feet! Noyer is in big trouble!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noyer misses the jab.
Marquez unleashes a big counter combination but Noyer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Noyer tries to close the distance and clinch but Marquez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vivien Noyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marquez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Edwin Marquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Noyer is defended easily by Marquez.
Noyer has a takedown stuffed.
Marquez connects with a leg kick. Noyer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noyer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marquez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marquez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marquez scores with a nice right hand.
Noyer rushes Marquez and presses him up against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Noyer fails to land.
Marquez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Noyer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Marquez to keep the fight standing.
Marquez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Noyer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marquez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Noyer fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Noyer.
Noyer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marquez's waist but Marquez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Noyer off to one side.
Vivien Noyer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noyer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Noyer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Noyer shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marquez lands an overhand right.
Noyer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Noyer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marquez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marquez looks to land a combination but Noyer avoids it well.
It looked like Noyer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marquez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marquez wants it to stay on the feet.
Marquez raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Noyer looks to clinch
and Marquez counters with a right hand to the body.
Noyer tries to clinch there but Marquez circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noyer was well out of range. Poor timing from Marquez.
It looked like Noyer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Marquez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noyer tries to clinch but Marquez moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Marquez misses.
Noyer moves into the clinch successfully.
Marquez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Noyer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Noyer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Marquez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Noyer won't allow Marquez to get back to his feet.
Noyer trying to control but Marquez is working from the bottom.
Marquez managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edwin Marquez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Noyer with a poor takedown
enabling Marquez to counter with a crisp jab.
Noyer closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Marquez counter with a right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Marquez. No joy for Noyer on that attempt.
Marquez throws a head kick that misses.
Noyer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vivien Noyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noyer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Noyer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marquez counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marquez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Noyer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marquez counters with a stiff right hand.
Marquez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noyer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marquez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Noyer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Marquez to keep the fight standing.
Noyer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marquez just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Noyer lands a right hand.
Noyer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vivien Noyer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marquez trying to land knees to the body.
Noyer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Marquez misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Marquez stalling in the clinch.
Marquez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marquez tries to land a knee to the head but Noyer blocks with his arms.
Noyer lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Marquez wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marquez won't allow Noyer to pass to mount.
Marquez is looking to get back to full guard here but Noyer has managed to pass to side control instead.
We've been hearing that Noyer has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Marquez is pushing Noyer's head away, looking to escape. Noyer manages to hold on to the position though.
Noyer is looking to take a break and control but Marquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marquez struggling a bit here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marquez is looking to reverse the position.
Noyer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Marquez wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marquez gets back to half guard.
Marquez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Noyer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Noyer's back!
Marquez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Noyer doesn't escape.
Noyer wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marquez stands up from back control! Strange decision that!
Noyer tries to clinch there but Marquez circles away.
Noyer moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMarquez.
Noyer fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marquez! But no joy.
Marquez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Noyer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Edwin Marquez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marquez keeps the fight on the outside.
Danga de danga de dang - Noyer scores with a four punch combination!
Noyer shoots in for a takedown but Marquez shows good takedown defense.
Vivien Noyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Noyer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Marquez to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edwin Marquez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Marquez 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Edwin Marquez!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Edwin Marquez!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Edwin Marquez!
Edwin Marquez wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Edwin Marquez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Trent Ruta (ranked 2536 p4p, 284 weight class) and Rueben Draco (ranked 3090 p4p, 339 weight class). Rueben Draco will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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157 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trent Ruta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rueben Draco!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Draco.
Ruta throws a head kick that misses.
Ruta gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've been hearing reports that Ruta has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ruta working Draco over with knees to the body.
Draco prevents a body shot from Ruta.
Draco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ruta with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ruta using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ruta misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ruta tries for a takedown but Draco sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Draco moves out of range as Ruta throws a body kick.
Ruta slips a jab and a cross from Draco.
Good exchange - Draco coming out on top.
Draco scores with a nice body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruta scores with a jab to the body.
Ruta throws a lazy uppercut
letting Draco counter with a right hand.
Draco pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Draco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruta gets a double leg takedown into Draco's guard.
Draco has his hands on Ruta's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ruta is looking to work some ground and pound but Draco has wrist control.
Ruta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Draco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Draco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ruta manages to get himself to full guard.
Draco slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruta is looking to stand up but Draco isn't so interested in that idea.
I've been told that Draco has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Draco is stalling in the full guard.
Draco tries to free his leg and advance position but Ruta is retaining full guard.
Ruta wants to sweep but no luck.
Ruta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ruta can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Draco controls the pace.
Draco postures up.
Draco stands and steps away. Ruta gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Draco.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruta tries to close the distance and clinch but Draco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Draco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Draco goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Trent Ruta has been cut.
Ruta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Ruta is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Draco to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trent Ruta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruta breaks the clinch.
Draco misses with a double jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Draco crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ruta - the referee stops the clock and Draco gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ruta. Draco manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Draco connects with a looping right hand.
Ruta wants to clinch up but Draco keeps it at a distance.
Draco lands a left and a right that send Ruta crashing to the mat, dazed. Draco thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Draco.
Ruta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Draco as he jumps to the side.
Draco scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Draco.
Ruta looks to land a right hand but Draco moved out of range.
Ruta tries to clinch up.
Rueben Draco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Draco will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ruta clinches up against the ropes.
Ruta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Draco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ruta tries to close the distance and clinch but Draco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ruta doesn't manage to clinch there - Draco circles away.
Draco is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Draco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruta moves away.
Ruta tries a head kick but it misses.
Ruta avoids the head kick by Draco.
Draco lands a big head kick that sends Ruta tumbling to the mat! Draco takes a step backwards and waves Ruta back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ruta is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Draco throws a leg kick
and Ruta counters with a three punch combo that has Draco backing up. Draco nods at Ruta to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rueben Draco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trent Ruta's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Draco throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Ruta.
Draco swats away the attempt to clinch by Ruta.
Draco scores with a body shot.
Ruta has closed the distance and engaged Draco in a clinch.
Ruta tries to throw a body punch but Draco avoids it by throwing Ruta back against the ropes.
Ruta stalling in the clinch but Draco improves position.
Ruta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Draco looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draco prevents a body shot from Ruta.
Ruta being controlled against the ropes.
Ruta is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ruta is trying to stall.
Ruta looking to stall.
Ruta lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A short right from Ruta on the inside.
Ruta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Draco looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ruta working aggressively here.
Draco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Draco defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ruta.
Ruta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Draco pinned against the ropes. Draco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ruta takes a kick to the side of the head.
Draco throws a series of strikes that have Ruta backpedaling.
Oh Ruta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trent Ruta's cut is getting worse.
Ruta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Draco's waist but Draco gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ruta off to one side.
Ruta seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trent Ruta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruta closes the distance and clinches up with Draco, looking for a takedown. Ruta pushes Draco against the ropes but Draco circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Draco is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Draco.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Draco throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruta.
Draco throws a sloppy head kick and Ruta moves out of range easily.
Draco takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ruta moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rueben Draco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruta on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Draco stalks Ruta and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ruta's face. Ruta staggers backwards, shaken.
Ruta tries to clinch but Draco is having none of it.
Draco tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ruta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Draco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Draco throws a sloppy head kick and Ruta moves out of range easily.
Draco tries a low kick but Ruta avoids it.
Draco lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draco feints a jab promting Ruta to slip. Draco then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ruta slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Trent Ruta's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Draco! Ruta is backing up but he can't get away as Draco lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Ruta and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rueben Draco!
An out of breath Rueben Draco thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnaldur Hjoervarsson (ranked 1486 p4p, 195 weight class) and Sasha Khadartsev (ranked 8024 p4p, 530 weight class). Hjoervarsson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Only. Sasha Khadartsev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arnaldur Hjoervarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sasha Khadartsev!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khadartsev fails with a takedown attempt.
Khadartsev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hjoervarsson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hjoervarsson takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Arnaldur Hjoervarsson has been cut.
Hjoervarsson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Khadartsev.
Hjoervarsson throws a counter high kick but Khadartsev was just alert enough to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Hjoervarsson.
Khadartsev ducks right into an uppercut from Hjoervarsson.
Hjoervarsson scores with a jab to the head.
Khadartsev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hjoervarsson.
Hjoervarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khadartsev.
Hjoervarsson lands a big uppercut and Khadartsev crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Khadartsev looks OK. Hjoervarsson waves Khadartsev back to his feet!
It looks like Sasha Khadartsev has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hjoervarsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khadartsev.
A shot to the liver by Khadartsev. Beautiful body shot.
Hjoervarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khadartsev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hjoervarsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Khadartsev somewhat.
Arnaldur Hjoervarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sasha Khadartsev.
Hjoervarsson misses with the combination.
Hjoervarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khadartsev.
Hjoervarsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Khadartsev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hjoervarsson.
Hjoervarsson defending well as Khadartsev loads up on a big left hand.
Khadartsev takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hjoervarsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hjoervarsson lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Khadartsev falls backwards - clearly groggy! Hjoervarsson dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arnaldur Hjoervarsson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Arnaldur Hjoervarsson waved his t-shirt featuring Zenith Nutrition (160q/$100)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joao Silvera (ranked 3521 p4p, 386 weight class) and Herbert Mullin (ranked 2107 p4p, 249 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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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 Montreal, Joao Silvera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Herbert Mullin!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mullin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silvera circles away quickly and effectively.
Silvera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Silvera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silvera throws a shot from downtown. Mullin moves away and avoids it.
Mullin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice body kick from Silvera.
We've been informed that Mullin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Silvera works the jab nicely.
Mullin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mullin fails to land with a series of punches.
Silvera misses with a hook. Mullin ducked under it nicely.
Silvera moves out of range as Mullin strikes.
Silvera throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mullin avoids it.
Silvera moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvera ducks under a wild hook from Mullin.
A jab from Mullin misses.
Nice shot lands for Silvera.
Silvera pushes Mullin up against the ropes in a clinch.
Mullin scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mullin throws a head punch that misses.
Silvera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Silvera lands with a short shot to the head.
Mullin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Silvera throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Silvera scores with a shot to the side of Mullin's head.
Mullin works on Silvera's body with a couple of short punches.
Silvera misses with a punch on the inside.
Silvera tries a body shot but Mullin blocks it.
Mullin throws a head punch that misses.
Silvera lands a body punch in the clinch.
Silvera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Silvera throws a punch but it's blocked by Mullin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silvera.
Mullin swings wildly with an uppercut but Silvera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mullin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A body shot lands from Silvera.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Silvera.
Mullin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mullin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mullin lands a hook that snaps the head of Silvera backwards.
Mullin lands with a left to the head.
Mullin scores with a shoulder strike.
Mullin is looking to break free of the clinch but Silvera has double underhooks.
Mullin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silvera on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big right from Silvera misses.
Mullin throws a right hand that Silvera ducks under and follows up with a left that Silvera also avoids with ease.
Mullin swings for the body but Silvera moves out of range.
Silvera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mullin.
Mullin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Silvera misses with a straight right.
Mullin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silvera. Mullin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mullin throws a series of strikes that have Silvera backpedaling.
Mullin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Silvera lands with a shot to the body.
Mullin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mullin misses with a looping right.
Silvera misses with a hook. Mullin ducked under it nicely.
Silvera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mullin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silvera scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mullin lands a head shot.
Mullin misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullin throws a big shot that misses.
Mullin cracks Silvera with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from Mullin misses.
Mullin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mullin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silvera misses with an uppercut. Mullin saw that one coming.
Nice straight punches there by Silvera. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Silvera.
Mullin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silvera misses with an attempted mid kick.
Silvera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mullin manages to avoid it.
A big left from Silvera misses.
Mullin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mullin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silvera.
Silvera scores with a jab.
Mullin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Herbert Mullin will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Silvera throws a leg kick but Mullin moved away.
Silvera throws a hook to the side of Mullin's head but Mullin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch combination from Mullin misses.
Silvera tries to clinch but Mullin moves out of range.
Mullin misses with a looping left.
Mullin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Silvera scoring well with a low kick there.
Mullin walks into a straight right hand from Silvera.
Silvera throws a series of punches but Mullin avoids them all with ease.
Mullin thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvera dodges the punch combination from Mullin.
Silvera tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mullin counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvera digs a good hook to Mullin's body.
Mullin throws a body punch but Silvera moves out of range.
Herbert Mullin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mullin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silvera counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mullin looks to land a combination but Silvera avoids it well.
Mullin scores with the left hand. Silvera knows he should have avoided that one.
Silvera moves away from the strike by Mullin.
Mullin misses with a left hand
and Silvera counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mullin thinking.
Silvera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mullin.
Silvera moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Mullin.
Silvera cracks Mullin with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mullin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullin pushes Silvera back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mullin working aggressively here.
Mullin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silvera's elbow.
Mullin can't find room to land a body shot as Silvera controls the action.
Silvera misses with a punch on the inside.
Mullin can't break the clinch.
Silvera lands a hook that snaps the head of Mullin backwards.
Mullin misses with some punches.
Silvera lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mullin.
Silvera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mullin misses with a punch to the body.
Mullin misses with some punches.
Mullin throws a punch but it's blocked by Silvera.
Mullin working aggressively here.
Mullin lands a nice uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mullin lands with a light punch inside.
Silvera tries to circle away but Mullin has him pinned against the ropes.
Mullin misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mullin.
Mullin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silvera pushes Mullin back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Silvera scores with a shot to the side of Mullin's head.
Mullin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silvera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silvera tries a body shot but Mullin blocks it.
Silvera blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mullin.
A hook to the body from Silvera.
Herbert Mullin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mullin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silvera tries a head kick but it misses.
Silvera listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mullin looks to land a combination but Silvera avoids it well.
Silvera avoids the body shot from Mullin.
A little feinted left hand from Silvera on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silvera.
Silvera wants to clinch.
Mullin looks to land a left hand but Silvera moved out of range nicely.
Donk. Mullin catches Silvera right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mullin throws a good cross that connects.
Mullin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mullin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Good standup being displayed there by Silvera as he connects with a hook.
Silvera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Mullin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Silvera swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mullin counters with a nice uppercut.
Silvera moves out of range of the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Silvera misses its target.
Mullin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silvera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Herbert Mullin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Silvera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mullin.
Nice defenses there by Silvera.
Silvera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mullin lands a nice hook to Silvera's body. Silvera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A punch combination from Mullin misses.
Silvera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mullin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mullin connects with the punch.
Mullin misses with a hook to the body
and Silvera counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Mullin.
Mullin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silvera misses with the combination.
Mullin misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullin gets tackled into the ropes by Silvera. Silvera maintains the clinch.
Mullin has had enough of the clinch but Silvera keeps him there for the moment.
A short left from Mullin.
Mullin is looking to break free of the clinch but Silvera has double underhooks.
Mullin working aggressively here.
Mullin swings wildly with an uppercut but Silvera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silvera is trying to break free.
Silvera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silvera tries to throw a body punch but Mullin avoids it by throwing Silvera back against the ropes.
Silvera has a couple of punches blocked by Mullin.
Mullin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mullin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silvera backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silvera.
Mullin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mullin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mullin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joao Silvera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvera lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Silvera tries to throw a body punch but Mullin avoids it by throwing Silvera back against the ropes.
Mullin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Silvera - that landed with a thud.
Mullin misses with the head strike.
Mullin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silvera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silvera lands an elbow just above Mullin 's eye.
Mullin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mullin prevents a body shot from Silvera.
Mullin throws a punch but it's blocked by Silvera.
Silvera swings wildly with an uppercut but Mullin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Mullin.
Mullin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mullin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Mullin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Silvera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Mullin.
Silvera lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mullin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mullin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silvera lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Silvera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Silvera throws a head punch that misses.
Mullin throws a punch but it's blocked by Silvera.
Silvera misses with a punch to the body.
Mullin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mullin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mullin throws a jab but it's blocked by Silvera.
Silvera is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mullin misses the shot to the body.
Mullin throws a body punch but Silvera moves out of range.
Mullin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silvera dodges the punch combination from Mullin.
Silvera appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mullin.
An attempted straight right counter from Silvera misses the target.
Silvera staying out of range there.
Mullin misses with a looping right.
It looked like Silvera was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mullin.
Silvera throws a sloppy head kick and Mullin moves out of range easily.
Silvera slips under a jab from Mullin.
Mullin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mullin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Silveras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Silvera fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mullin on the side of the head.
Mullin is rocked!
Mullin drops his hands for a split second and Silvera immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Mullin face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Silvera follows up with a right hand that knocks Mullin into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joao Silvera!
Our winner, Joao Silvera, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mister Happy (ranked 1368 p4p, 161 weight class) and Chief Slayer (ranked 1787 p4p, 211 weight class). Happy's entrance music is Tequila vs Mr Happy. A fine choice. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Chief Slayer enters the ring!
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mister Happy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Slayer!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Slayer.
Slayer misses with a lunging right hand
and Happy counters with a nice body shot.
Slayer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No joy there for Slayer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Slayer throws a jab when Happy was well out of range.
We've been told by Happy's head coaches at Q Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Happy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slayer.
Happy ducks under a wild hook from Slayer.
And Happy counters with a quick kick to the body but Slayer blocks it.
Slayer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Happy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Happy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slayer.
Happy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fighters circling - Slayer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Happy jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Happy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Happy keeping moving, preventing Slayer from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slayer wants to pass the guard but Happy is keeping the position.
Slayer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Happy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Happy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Happy!
Happy stands up.
Slayer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Happy is staying active underneath Slayer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Slayer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Happy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Happy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Happy keeping full guard, as Slayer tries to pass.
Slayer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Happy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Slayer has Happy in his guard.
Slayer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Slayer working for submissions but it's allowed Happy to get to half guard.
Slayer wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayer actively working from the bottom here.
Happy decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Slayer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Happy counters with an inside leg kick.
Slayer has his takedown stuffed
and Happy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slayer misses with a head kick.
It looked like Happy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Slayer misses with a body shot
and Happy counters with an inside leg kick.
Slayer looks winded!
Happy throws a good cross that connects.
Slayer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Happy fakes the body blow, causing Slayer to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Slayer goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mister Happy!
An out of breath Mister Happy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between I Own You (ranked 1424 p4p, 167 weight class) and Dean Pritchard (ranked 1875 p4p, 223 weight class). You comes to the ring accompanied by Own You. Dean Pritchard is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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148 lbs
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160 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, I Own You!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dean Pritchard!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pritchard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by You.
It looks like I Own You has been cut.
Pritchard throws a sloppy head kick and You moves out of range easily.
You closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pritchard circles away.
You changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pritchard tries to avoid it but You manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pritchard to the ground. Pritchard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
You checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Horrible takedown attempt by You or perhaps it was just good defense by Pritchard, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for I Own You. That's going to take a lot out of him.
You drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
You missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pritchard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pritchard can do anything to dispel that myth.
You works over Pritchard with some ground and pound from guard.
You throws a big elbow that misses.
You throws a big right hand that misses.
You 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.
You postures up in Pritchard's guard and throws a big left but Pritchard blocks it.
You throws a big elbow that misses.
You sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pritchard has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as You accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pritchard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
You is looking to work some ground and pound but Pritchard has wrist control.
You chips away with some ground and pound.
Pritchard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
You trying to control but Pritchard is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing that You has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
You throwing strikes from guard but Pritchard blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
You throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
You looking to sit in guard and control but Pritchard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
You wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pritchard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. You swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pritchard wanted to stand there but You had control of the position.
You manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pritchard manages to get himself to full guard.
You working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pritchard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from You.
You trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pritchard manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pritchard wants to control from the top but You keeps moving.
You manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pritchard manages to get himself to full guard.
You working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
You is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pritchard wants to sweep here but You controlling him for the moment.
You wants to control from the top but Pritchard keeps moving.
You throws an elbow that misses. Pritchard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in You's guard. Nice move by Pritchard!
You is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pritchard manages to get himself to full guard.
You keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pritchard's head.
You is looking to work some ground and pound but Pritchard has wrist control.
You postures up and lands a big shot to Pritchard's brow.
You wants to control from the top but Pritchard keeps moving.
Pritchard controlling the position.
Pritchard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pritchard tries to stand but can't do so whilst You controls his leg.
You is looking for a sweep. Pritchard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that I Own You will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on I Own You's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A clash of legs there as You blocks the low kick.
Pritchard tries a low kick but You avoids it.
You looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
You might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
You throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells You's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
You is working Pritchard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
You postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
You throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pritchard wants to stand but You is controlling the position.
You throws a big elbow that misses.
Pritchard has momentary wrist control but You slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You stopping the sweep attempt from Pritchard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pritchard is on top in guard.
You has Pritchard pulled in close to control his posture.
Pritchard trying to control but You is working from the bottom.
Pritchard is looking to stand up but You won't let him.
Pritchard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
You looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pritchard throwing strikes but missing.
You has a closed guard, preventing Pritchard from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
You is looking for a triangle but Pritchard pushes his legs off easily.
You looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pritchard postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
You tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pritchard defends well and You ends up having to push Pritchard into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
You fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
You backing away here, and Pritchard unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Pritchard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pritchard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pritchard has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as You is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for I Own You. That's going to take a lot out of him.
You drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pritchard wants to stand up but You is controlling him.
Pritchard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with You. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
You tries to free his leg and advance position but Pritchard is retaining full guard.
Pritchard keeping moving, preventing You from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pritchard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
You engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
You wants to control from the top but Pritchard keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
You postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
You throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
You throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
You loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
You won't allow Pritchard to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pritchard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pritchard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by You.
You takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pritchard gets caught napping as You dives in and scores a takedown. Pritchard manages to retain guard.
You trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pritchard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from You.
Pritchard keeping moving, preventing You from controlling successfully.
I Own You overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You throws a big right hand that misses.
Pritchard is trying to hold You in close to prevent damage but You has managed to pass into half guard.
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 I Own You will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on I Own You's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
You decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
You working the head and body with strikes.
You with the ground and pound but Pritchard uses the opportunity to regain guard.
You working some strikes from top position.
Pritchard being controlled here, momentarily.
You throwing strikes from guard but Pritchard blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pritchard wants to get back to his feet but You is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
You working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
You throws a big right hand that misses.
You stands up over Pritchard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
You scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
You looking to sit in guard and control but Pritchard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
You has a closed guard, preventing Pritchard from standing up.
You trying to control the position.
You wants to sweep here but Pritchard controlling him for the moment.
Pritchard tries to stand but You is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You wants to sweep here but Pritchard controlling him for the moment.
You is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pritchard stands up from You's guard - Pritchard perhaps looking for a knockout.
You shoots in for a double leg but Pritchard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
You moves out of range of the leg kick from Pritchard.
Pritchard punishes You's body with a nice straight punch.
Pritchard plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
You shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pritchard as he avoids it easily.
You shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pritchard as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for I Own You. That's going to take a lot out of him.
You chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pritchard can pounce on him.
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!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pritchard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pritchard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and You has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
You shoots and misses
and Pritchard counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pritchard stuffs the takedown.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pritchard.
A good leg kick by Pritchard.
Dean Pritchard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
You takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pritchard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by You.
You shoots in for a takedown but Pritchard shows good takedown defense.
You shoots in but Pritchard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A solid body kick from Pritchard.
Pritchard lands a big head kick that sends You to the canvas! Pritchard follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Pritchard!
Dean Pritchard is the new lightweight champion!
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