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GC 278 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stevie Ray (ranked 4407 p4p, 418 weight class) and Sampson Shain (ranked 2740 p4p, 306 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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167 lbs
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165 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stevie Ray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sampson Shain!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shain walks into a jab.
Shain throws a push kick but Ray slaps the foot to one side.
Shain throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ray.
A little jabbing left from Shain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shain looks for the body kick but Ray saw that one coming.
Ray feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shains jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shain looks to score with a jab to the body but Ray is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shain looks to land a right hand but Ray moved out of range.
Shain looks to score with a jab to the body but Ray is just out of range.
Shain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ray was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shain scores with a head kick. Ray tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Shain scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shain connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ray momentarily.
Shain drives through and clinches with Ray against the cage.
Shain can't find room to land a body shot as Ray controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shain lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ray.
Ray takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Stevie Ray has been cut.
Shain lands a nice knee to the body.
Shain tries to work over Ray's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shain tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ray avoids it.
Ray misses with the head strike.
Ray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shain being controlled against the cage.
Shain trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Ray on the inside.
A short left from Shain.
Ray is stalling here.
Ray misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shain misses with an elbow over the top.
Shain misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ray.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ray misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ray swings wildly with an uppercut but Shain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shain tries a body shot but Ray blocks it.
Shain with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Ray.
Ray lands a hook that snaps the head of Shain backwards.
Shain tries to land knees in the clinch but Ray avoids the damage to the body.
Ray lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shain backwards.
Shain putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ray in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Shain misses with some punches.
Shain avoiding damage as Ray throws knees to the body.
Shain misses with a knee to the head.
Shain lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ray.
Shain looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shain throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shain throws an elbow that misses.
Ray pushes Shain back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shain throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shain has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ray seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Shain can turn it around.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shain's defenses.
It looks like Sampson Shain has been cut.
Shain misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ray.
Ray throws a knee to the head but misses.
Good body shot from Shain.
Shain throws an elbow that misses.
Shain tries to land knees in the clinch but Ray avoids the damage to the body.
Shain tries to land knees in the clinch but Ray avoids the damage to the body.
Shain misses with a knee to the head.
Ray lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shain blocking some punches.
Shain scores with a shoulder strike.
Shain throws a head punch that misses.
Ray pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shain has a couple of punches blocked by Ray.
Shain tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ray avoids it.
Ray lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ray pushes Shain back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ray throws a punch but it's blocked by Shain.
Ray misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shain tries to work over Ray's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ray misses with some punches.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shain blocks an elbow strike from Ray.
Ray blocks the elbow strike.
Shain misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ray.
Shain takes an elbow to the forehead.
A right handed body shot lands from Shain.
Shain misses with the head strike.
Shain has a couple of punches blocked by Ray.
Shain throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Ray.
Ray lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ray tries to land knees in the clinch but Shain avoids the damage to the body.
Ray misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Shain.
Ray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Shain.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ray blocks an uppercut.
Shain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shain lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ray.
Shain tries to land knees in the clinch but Ray avoids the damage to the body.
Ray misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sampson Shain will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ray has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sampson Shain seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ray stalling against the cage.
Ray lands with a short shot to the head.
Ray has a couple of punches blocked by Shain.
Ray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ray.
Shain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ray misses with a punch to the body.
Shain blocking some punches.
Shain misses with a body punch.
Ray gets through Shain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ray blocks a body shot from Shain.
Shain dodges an elbow strike from Ray.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shain lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shain tries to land knees in the clinch but Ray avoids the damage to the body.
Shain landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ray tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shain misses with the head strike.
Ray blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shain scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Shain.
Shain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ray on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ray misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ray misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shain trying to land knees to the body.
Shain lands an elbow just above Ray 's eye.
Shain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Shain.
Ray misses with some punches.
Shain misses with some punches.
Ray managing to block the knees to the body from Shain.
Ray can't find room to land a body shot as Shain controls the action.
Shain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ray with a knee to the head.
Ray lands a left hand.
Shain gets through Ray's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
Shain is working Ray over against the cage.
Shain pushes Ray back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ray blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ray wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ray managing to block the knees to the body from Shain.
Shain throws a head punch that misses.
Ray has Shain pushed against the cage.
Shain is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ray avoiding damage as Shain throws knees to the body.
Shain tries to land knees in the clinch but Ray avoids the damage to the body.
Ray is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ray with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ray misses with some punches.
Shain working aggressively here.
Shain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ray blocking some punches.
Shain lands a shoulder strike.
Shain working aggressively here.
Ray avoids a wild elbow strike from Shain.
A short uppercut from Ray.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shain looking to throw knees to the head but Ray is blocking nicely.
Ray lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shain misses with the head strike.
Shain lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ray.
Shain trying to land knees to the body.
Shain is working Ray over against the cage.
Shain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shain lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shain misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Ray to work.
Ray misses with an elbow over the top.
A right hook to the body lands for Shain.
Ray managing to block the knees to the body from Shain.
Shain misses with a knee to the head.
Ray tries to stall but Shain uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shain blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Shain.
Ray tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ray.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shain blocks the elbow strike.
Shain throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shain misses with an elbow over the top.
Ray lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shain blocks an uppercut.
Shain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shain lands with a light punch inside.
Shain scores with a hook to the body.
Shain is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ray is defending well for now.
Shain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shain throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shain misses with an elbow strike.
Ray lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shain tries a body shot but Ray blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ray blocks an uppercut.
Shain tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ray avoids it.
A shot in the inside from Ray.
Ray blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sampson Shain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. This is the final round!
Shain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ray manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ray throws a big counter combination but Shain scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ray sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shain connects with a solid leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shain. Ray does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stevie Ray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shain with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ray drives through and clinches with Shain against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shain.
Ray lands with a left to the head.
Shain blocks an uppercut.
Ray lands a nice shot to the body.
Ray misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shain.
Ray gets through Shain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ray is pushing Shain up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ray dodges an elbow strike from Shain.
Ray lands an uppercut.
Ray lands a hook that snaps the head of Shain backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray tries a knee to the head but Shain blocks it.
Ray blocking some punches.
Shain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ray has a couple of punches blocked by Shain.
A short right from Shain on the inside.
Shain tries to land a knee to the head but Ray blocks with his arms.
Ray tries to stall but Shain uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shain unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ray has a couple of punches blocked by Shain.
Shain is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ray is defending well for now.
Shain with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shain creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ray lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shain backwards.
Shain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shain throws an elbow but it misses.
Shain takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shain takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up Sampson Shain's cut even more.
Shain avoids a wild elbow strike from Ray.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shain takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Shain fails to land.
Ray scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ray controlling the action here for a moment.
Shain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shain is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ray is defending well for now.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Shain in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ray lands with a short shot to the head.
Shain throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ray blocks it with crossed arms.
Shain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rays head.
Shain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shain tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ray avoids it.
Ray managing to block the knees to the body from Shain.
Ray lands a damaging elbow.
Shain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shain trying to land knees to the body.
Shain misses with a body punch.
Ray lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shain tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ray avoids it.
Ray scores with a nice hook to the head.
The cut above Sampson Shain's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ray blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ray misses with a knee strike.
Ray scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shain using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ray has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ray lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ray lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shain backwards.
Stevie Ray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sampson Shain's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shain just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ray's brow.
Shain misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ray.
Ray gets through Shain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shain with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ray throws a punch but it's blocked by Shain.
Ray lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shain backwards.
Shain is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Ray scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shain is still on wobbly legs! Can Ray finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ray pushes Shain against the cage. Ray is working some dirty boxing. Ray pushes off with a quick right hook! Shain goes down! Shain tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Ray moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stevie Ray!
An out of breath Stevie Ray 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Osama Akharraz (ranked 3410 p4p, 418 weight class) and Brandon Walker (ranked 3402 p4p, 416 weight class). The key to victory for Osama Akharraz has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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215 lbs
15 - 14 - 0 |
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205 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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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
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Osama Akharraz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brandon Walker!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Walker tries to land a knee to the head but Akharraz blocks with his arms.
Walker is trying to maintain a safe position but Akharraz gets an underhook and turns Walker into the cage.
Akharraz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akharraz rushes Walker and presses him up against the cage.
Akharraz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akharraz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Walker circles away quickly and effectively.
Walker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Akharraz lands a nice hook to Walker's body. Walker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Akharraz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Walker's hands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Akharraz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Walker shoots in but Akharraz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Akharraz is looking to counter punch.
Osama Akharraz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akharraz sizes up Walker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Akharraz moves into the clinch successfully.
Akharraz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Akharraz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker prevents Akharraz from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker pushes off an throws an elbow but Akharraz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Akharraz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akharraz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Akharraz misses with a body shot.
Akharraz forces Walker back against the cage and clinches.
Akharraz breaks the clinch.
Akharraz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walker was well out of range. Poor timing from Akharraz.
Akharraz works the jab nicely.
Walker is rocked!
Akharraz clinches with his opponent.
Walker is still on wobbly legs! Can Akharraz finish him?
Akharraz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Walker seems to have recovered his senses.
Akharraz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Walker fails with a takedown attempt.
Walker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Akharraz sprawls well. Akharraz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Walker gets slowly back to his feet.
Osama Akharraz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Walker.
Walker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akharraz drives through and clinches with Walker against the cage.
Akharraz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Walker or not.
Akharraz manages to break the clinch.
Akharraz forces Walker back against the cage and clinches.
Akharraz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Walker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Akharraz avoids it.
Akharraz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Walkers head.
Akharraz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Walker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Akharraz tries to clinch up.
Akharraz moves into range and clinches up with Walker.
Walker tries to pull guard but Akharraz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Akharraz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akharraz has Walker up against the cage in a clinch.
Akharraz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akharraz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Walker fails with the takedown
and Akharraz counters with a crisp right hand that drops Walker! Akharraz lets Walker back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Akharraz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Walker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Akharraz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Walker somewhat.
A quick step to the side and Akharraz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walker lands with a hook. Akharraz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Walker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Akharraz is looking to clinch but Walker is avoiding it.
Akharraz avoids the head kick by Walker.
Akharraz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Walker's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akharraz ducks under a wild hook from Walker.
and Akharraz counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Walker! He's just covering up as Akharraz starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Osama Akharraz!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Gatsby (ranked 4215 p4p, 400 weight class) and Johnny Vegas (ranked 2887 p4p, 320 weight class). Vegas has chosen Ace Of Spades by Motorhead as his entrance music. Johnny Vegas told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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167 lbs
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33
170 lbs
12 - 16 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Gatsby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Vegas!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatsby showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vegas.
Gatsby changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vegas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vegas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gatsby lands with a cross.
A lazy body kick from Gatsby
and Vegas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gatsby actively working from the bottom here.
Gatsby wants to get back to full guard.
Vegas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gatsby has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vegas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gatsby doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vegas.
Gatsby is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatsby is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vegas pulls his head out easily.
Gatsby is not content to let Vegas control the position.
Vegas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gatsby looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gatsby is defending against the submission attempts here by Vegas.
Ground and pound from Vegas.
Gatsby is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vegas pulls his head out easily.
Gatsby is doing well to control the position and prevent Vegas from advancing to side control.
Vegas is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Gatsby to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegas throws a big right hand that misses.
Gatsby looking for a sweep. Not yet Gatsby, not yet.
Vegas throwing strikes from guard but Gatsby blocks nicely.
Vegas throws an elbow that misses. Gatsby uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vegas's guard. Nice move by Gatsby!
Vegas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gatsby is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gatsby stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vegas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gatsby advances position into side control!
Vegas is not content to let Gatsby control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegas manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Vegas manages to get to full guard.
Gatsby is stalling in the full guard.
Gatsby seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vegas for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vegas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny Vegas will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gatsby throws a lazy uppercut
and Vegas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vegas tries to bum rush Gatsby with a series of wild strikes but Gatsby uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab lands there for Gatsby.
Gatsby throws a body shot but no joy.
Gatsby misses with a few strikes there.
Gatsby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vegas misses with a double jab.
Gatsby swings widly with a right hand
and Vegas counters with a left and a right that stings Gatsby.
Gatsby lands a nice hook to Vegas's body. Vegas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Joe Gatsby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gatsby looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vegas is fending him off so far but Gatsby persists. Nope, Vegas circles away and we're back to standing.
Vegas slips a jab and a cross from Gatsby.
Vegas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gatsby looks to land a left hand but Vegas moved out of range nicely.
Gatsby avoids the body shot from Vegas.
A big left from Gatsby misses.
Vegas works the jab nicely.
Gatsby throws a hook but Vegas avoids it easily.
Vegas swinging wildly here.
Gatsby was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegas dodges the punch combination from Gatsby.
Vegas throws a right and a left that Gatsby avoids nicely.
Gatsby jabs Vegas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gatsby just misses with a punch to the body.
Gatsby lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vegas circles away quickly and effectively.
Gatsby throws a body shot but no joy.
Gatsby looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vegas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vegas misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circling - Vegas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vegas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vegas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gatsby misses with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vegas throws the kick towards the body but Gatsby avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Vegas.
Gatsby's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gatsby duly obliges.
Vegas lands with an overhand left.
Vegas swinging wildly here.
Gatsby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vegas.
Gatsby misses the jab.
Vegas throws a counter combo.
Gatsby jabs Vegas right on the nose. Vegas blinks but takes it well.
Gatsby misses with a right hand
and Vegas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gatsby throws an overhand right that lands on Vegas's shoulder, as Vegas tries to avoid the shot.
Vegas slips under a jab from Gatsby.
Vegas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gatsby's half guard.
Gatsby keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Vegas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gatsby defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby actively working from the bottom here.
Johnny Vegas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gatsby trying to control but Vegas postures up.
Vegas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gatsby doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vegas.
Vegas trying to control from half guard but Gatsby is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vegas seems to be looking for submissions.
Vegas is looking to take a break and control but Gatsby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gatsby wants to get back to his feet.
Gatsby makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gatsby.
Vegas is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gatsby has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Vegas is looking to defend but Gatsby has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Vegas! Gatsby pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Vegas taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joe Gatsby!
Joe Gatsby thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between DJ Skeet (ranked 3303 p4p, 404 weight class) and Douche Canoe (ranked 2738 p4p, 349 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
215 lbs
15 - 15 - 0 |
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29
215 lbs
14 - 12 - 2 |
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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
15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJ Skeet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Douche Canoe!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Canoe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Skeet doesn't seem phased though.
Canoe has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Skeet is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Canoe slips a straight right by Skeet.
Jab, jab by Skeet - just one landing.
It looks like Douche Canoe has been cut.
Skeet looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Skeet misses with a shot to the body
letting Canoe counter with a right hand.
Canoe dips to his left and cracks Skeet with an uppercut!
Skeet takes one on the button.
Canoe's corner calls for a 1-2. Canoe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Skeet moves out of range as Canoe strikes.
Skeet is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Canoe moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douche Canoe!
An out of breath Douche Canoe 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 Alex Polyanskiy (ranked 3058 p4p, 333 weight class) and Pascal Henry (ranked 3841 p4p, 379 weight class). Polyanskiy comes to the cage accompanied by Oxxxymiron - Signs of life. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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28
158 lbs
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165 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Polyanskiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pascal Henry!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polyanskiy throws a jab when Henry was well out of range.
Henry tries to counter by closing the distance.
Polyanskiy throws a big shot that misses.
Polyanskiy lands a right hook to the body.
Polyanskiy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Polyanskiy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Polyanskiy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Polyanskiy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Polyanskiy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Henry tries a body shot but Polyanskiy blocks it.
Polyanskiy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Henry working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Polyanskiy blocks an uppercut.
Polyanskiy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Henry lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polyanskiy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Henry stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Polyanskiy fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Henry.
A right hand to the body from Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Henry's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Polyanskiy on the inside.
Polyanskiy can't find room to land a body shot as Henry controls the action.
Polyanskiy tries to throw a body punch but Henry avoids it by throwing Polyanskiy back against the cage.
Henry working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Polyanskiy tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Polyanskiy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hand to the body from Henry.
Polyanskiy tries to work over Henry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Henry pushes Polyanskiy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Henry prevents a body shot from Polyanskiy.
A left hand lands to the body for Polyanskiy.
Henry misses with some punches.
A short left from Henry.
Henry scores with a shoulder strike.
Henry tries to throw a body punch but Polyanskiy avoids it by throwing Henry back against the cage.
Polyanskiy struggles to land a body shot inside as Henry controls his hands.
Polyanskiy misses with a punch to the body.
Henry lands a shot to the body.
Polyanskiy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Henry blocks it with crossed arms.
Henry lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Henry.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Polyanskiy tries a body shot but Henry blocks it.
Polyanskiy has Henry pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Henry manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short left from Henry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Henry.
Polyanskiy takes a shot to the head.
Polyanskiy wants a takedown but no success here.
Polyanskiy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Henry misses with a hook to the ribs.
Polyanskiy missing with knees to the body.
Henry lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Polyanskiy or not.
Polyanskiy is breathing heavily.
Polyanskiy trying to land knees to the body.
Polyanskiy swings wildly with an uppercut but Henry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henry lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Henry lands a hook to the side of the head.
Henry lands a right hand.
Henry gets through Polyanskiy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Polyanskiy blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Henry.
A body shot lands from Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Polyanskiy misses with some punches.
Polyanskiy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Polyanskiy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Henry throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Polyanskiys head.
Henry pushes Polyanskiy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry scores with a shot to the side of Polyanskiy's head.
Polyanskiy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Polyanskiy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Henry.
Polyanskiy wants a takedown.
Henry is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Henry scores with a shoulder strike.
Henry lands a hook to the side of the head.
Henry lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Polyanskiy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Henry gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Henry scores with a shoulder strike.
Henry lands a left hand.
Polyanskiy has a couple of punches blocked by Henry.
Henry lands a shoulder strike.
Henry is working Polyanskiy over against the cage.
Henry lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Polyanskiy backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henry working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Henry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Henry lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Polyanskiy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Polyanskiy is rocked!
Polyanskiy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Henry.
Henry lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Henry can't find room to land a body shot as Polyanskiy controls the action.
Henry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Henry blocks a body shot from Polyanskiy.
Henry stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Henry.
Polyanskiy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Henry's elbow.
A short right from Polyanskiy on the inside.
Polyanskiy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Henry gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Henry.
Henry digs a right hand into Polyanskiy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Polyanskiy's gas tank.
Henry gets through Polyanskiy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Polyanskiy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh Polyanskiy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Henry lands a shoulder strike.
Henry is working Polyanskiy over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Henry.
Henry lands a left hand that snaps the head of Polyanskiy backwards.
Henry creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Polyanskiy's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Polyanskiy drops to his knees and Henry pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pascal Henry!
After winning the bout, Pascal Henry thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Stark (ranked 1899 p4p, 223 weight class) and Darren Lamb (ranked 3082 p4p, 337 weight class). Darren Lamb has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Brandon Stark's chin.
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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
17 - 24 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darren Lamb!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lamb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stark was well out of range. Poor timing from Lamb.
Stark lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lamb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stark has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Lamb checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stark moves away from the strike by Lamb.
Stark scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stark thows a body kick. Lamb tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stark feints and then cracks Lamb's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lamb down.
Lamb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stark throws a combination. Lamb tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Brandon Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lamb avoids the head kick by Stark.
Lamb let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stark takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stark throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lamb.
Lamb misses with a series of wild punches.
Lamb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lamb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stark manages to avoid it.
Stark drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lamb sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark connects with a nice looking jab.
Stark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamb.
Stark throws a head kick that misses.
Stark looks to land a combination. Lamb sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stark slips under a jab.
A lazy left from Stark finds it's target.
Lamb misses with a hook. Stark ducked under it nicely.
Stark looks to land a combination but Lamb avoids it well.
Lamb takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lamb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lamb forces Stark back against the cage and clinches.
Lamb struggles to land a body shot inside as Stark controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lamb.
Lamb lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lamb.
Stark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lamb throws out a counter right but Stark avoids it with no problem.
Stark goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stark.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamb swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lamb has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stark.
Lamb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stark.
Stark throws a body kick that misses.
Lamb tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lamb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stark paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stark misses with a body kick.
Lamb looks to throw the jab but Stark is out of range.
Stark is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lamb misses with a wild combination.
Lamb throws a hook but Stark blocks it.
Lamb throws a hook but Stark avoids it easily.
Lamb scores with a shot to the body.
Lamb takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lamb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stark.
Stark throws a body punch but Lamb moves out of range.
Lamb swings for the body but Stark moves out of range.
Lamb lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark tries to score with a low kick but Lamb moves his leg out of the way.
Stark is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lamb.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lamb lands a shot to the body.
Stark pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lamb lunges at Stark with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stark's hand.
Stark misses with a wild body shot.
Lamb throws a body shot but no joy.
Lamb takes a swing at Stark's ribcage but misses.
Lamb scoring well with a low kick there.
Lamb throws a hook to the side of Stark's head but Stark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stark appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lamb ducks right into an uppercut from Stark.
Lamb lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stark misses with a combination
and Lamb counters with a straight right hand.
Lamb takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lamb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stark fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lamb avoids the head kick by Stark.
Lamb throws a hook to the side of Stark's head but Stark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lamb avoids the head kick by Stark.
Lamb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stark misses with a kick to the body.
Lamb now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lamb blocks a head kick by Stark.
Stark will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lamb drives through and clinches with Stark against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lamb misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lamb has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Stark regains guard immediately.
Stark controlling Lamb's posture.
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 Brandon Stark will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lamb takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lamb fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stark clinches up with Lamb and pushes him back against the cage.
Stark is trying to drag Lamb to the mat but Lamb just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stark is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lamb is defending well.
Stark jumps guard but Lamb turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stark lands a takedown into guard.
Stark lying in Lamb's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Lamb decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Stark taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darren Lamb!
Darren Lamb very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Fring (ranked 1666 p4p, 195 weight class) and Nobu Sanada (ranked 1983 p4p, 234 weight class). Fring comes to the cage accompanied by Bamboleo by The Gypsy Kings. 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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162 lbs
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159 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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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, Gustavo Fring!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nobu Sanada!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Fring. Those never looked like landing.
Sanada moves out of range of the strikes.
Fring looks to throw the jab but Sanada is out of range.
Gustavo Fring seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fring lands a two punch combo.
Sanada misses with a straight right.
Fring misses the jab.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fring was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Fring with a nice cross.
Fring misses with a double jab.
Sanada blocks a jab.
Sanada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fring.
Fring takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanada takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fring has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Fring connects with a body shot that sends Sanada's belly button to the back.
Fring loads up on a big right hand but Sanada slips the punch.
Sanada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fring slips a jab from Sanada.
Fring throws a series of punches but Sanada moves out of range.
Fring misses with a looping left.
Fring throws a hook but Sanada blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fring was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Fring was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sanada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fring throws out the jab.
Sanada steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fring.
Fring slips under a jab from Sanada.
Fring uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Sanada lands with a nice body punch.
Fring lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sanada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fring doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sanada misses with a shot to the body
and Fring connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Fring stuns Sanada with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fring connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sanada scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fring looks to throw the jab but Sanada is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fring manages to avoid it.
Sanada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fring.
Fring swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanada avoids the body shot from Fring.
Fring thuds a left hand into Sanada's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanada looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanada avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanada scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sanada, as that shot connected.
Sanada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fring.
Fring will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fring uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Fring on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Fring.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fring keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanada moves in looking to clinch but Fring pushes him off.
Fring throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanada lands with a nice body punch.
Fring throws an overhand right that lands on Sanada's shoulder, as Sanada tries to avoid the shot.
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fring displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanada throws out the jab.
Sanada doesn't manage to clinch there - Fring circles away.
Fring just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanada lands a nice looking body shot.
Fring swings for the body but Sanada moves out of range.
Sanada is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fring rather than just go for the knockout.
Fring throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanada jabs Fring right on the nose. Fring blinks but takes it well.
Sanada lands a body shot.
Fring ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fring swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanada steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fring.
Fring connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fring throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sanada counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
Fring looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanada is just out of range.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fring was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Fring misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fring misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanada counters with a right hand to the body.
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
Sanada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Fring.
Sanada moves out of range of the strikes.
Fring tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanada was well out of range. Poor timing from Fring.
Fring throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanada.
Sanada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fring throws a right hand that misses
and Sanada counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fring fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanada manages to avoid it.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Sanada lands with a cross.
Fring is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanada.
Some wild striking there from Fring.
Fring avoids the body shot from Sanada.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanada lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanada moves away from the strike by Fring.
Sanada on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sanada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fring.
Sanada throws a counter combo.
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 Gustavo Fring will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice uppercut lands for Fring. That snapped Sanada's head back.
Sanada has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fring finds it's way round the side to connect with Sanada's head.
Fring takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanada misses the target.
Fring is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanada can do to turn this around?
Fring fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanada manages to avoid it.
Fring catches Sanada with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sanada closes the distance and clinches.
Fring is trying to force a seperation but Sanada has the dominant position.
Fring breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fring fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sanada looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sanada in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Fring uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Sanada avoids the body shot from Fring.
Fring misses with an uppercut. Sanada saw that one coming.
Fring throws a looping overhand right but Sanada ducks down to avoid it.
Sanada fails to land with a series of punches.
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!
Sanada misses with a looping left.
Sanada throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Fring to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
It looked like Fring wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fring manages to avoid it.
Sanada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fring.
Fring swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fring sets himself, and Sanada steps forward looking for the clinch! Fring avoids it this time.
Fring throws a body punch but Sanada moves out of range.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Sanada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fring takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sanada lunges at Fring with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fring's hand.
Sanada avoids the body shot from Fring.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Fring looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sanada paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sanada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fring throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanada.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fring moves away.
A left lands for Fring.
Sanada moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sanada tries to clinch but Fring moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fring was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanada clinches.
Fring doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanada can't find room to land a body shot as Fring controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Fring.
Fring breaks the clinch.
Fring throws the left hand but Sanada avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Fring misses.
Sanada swings for the body but Fring moves out of range.
Fring misses with an uppercut. Sanada saw that one coming.
Fring fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanada manages to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Sanada's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fring scores with a nice head shot.
Sanada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fring.
Fring lands with a shot to the body.
Sanada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fring sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanada fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A quick step to the side and Fring tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fring swings for the body but Sanada moves out of range.
Fring swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fring throws a hook but Sanada blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fring throws a right and a left that Sanada avoids nicely.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab from Fring.
Fring takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fring scores with a jab. Sanada acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sanada connects with a body shot.
Sanada clinches up with Fring and pushes him back against the cage.
Sanada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fring escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Fring does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanada slips a jab from Fring.
Sanada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Fring throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fring with a hook.
Sanada throws a hook but Fring blocks it.
Sanada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fring throws a series of punches but Sanada avoids them all with ease.
Sanada blocks a jab.
Sanada blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanada misses with a two punch combination.
Fring swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanada takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fring just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanada changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fring misses with a wild combination.
A nice side step and Sanada releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fring throws a lazy right hand but Sanada sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanada takes a swing at Fring's ribcage but misses.
Fring is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sanada throws out a loose jab but Fring uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Fring. Beautiful body shot.
Sanada gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fring.
Fring swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanada tries to counter with a clinch but Fring shakes him off and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fring throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fring keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Sanada gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jab, jab by Fring - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Fring dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A big left from Sanada misses.
Fring cracks a nice hook into Sanada's ribs.
Sanada connects with a right hand. Fring shakes it off.
Fring slips under a jab.
Fring looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanada is just out of range.
Fring takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fring. Sanada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fring missing with a left hand there. Sanada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Fring misses.
Sanada scores with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanada misses the target.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fring moves away.
Gustavo Fring is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanada connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Fring does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fring fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanada manages to avoid it.
Fring throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanada has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fring keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fring cracks Sanada with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fring misses the shot to the body.
Sanada drops his hands momentarily and Fring takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Sanada lands a slapping body shot.
Sanada with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanada avoids the body shot from Fring.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanada connects with a right hand. Fring shakes it off.
Sanada takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Sanada misses.
Fring lands a nice looking body shot.
Fring misses the shot to the body.
Fring lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sanada lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fring at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fring dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fring tests Sanada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fring throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fring thuds a left hand into Sanada's body.
Sanada avoids the body shot from Fring.
Fring feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sanadas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Fring throws a good cross that connects.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fring misses the shot to the body.
Sanada walks into a left hand.
Fring throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanada takes a swing at Fring's ribcage but misses.
Fring slips under a jab.
Fring misses the shot to the body.
Fring moves out of range as Sanada strikes.
Fring lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sanada takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fring misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sanada holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fring breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fring uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanada.
Sanada tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fring counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sanada wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sanada cracks Fring with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nobu Sanada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanada has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sanada lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sanada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanada lands with a light punch inside.
Sanada digs a right hand into Fring's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fring's gas tank.
Sanada throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Sanada.
Fring blocking some punches.
Sanada misses with some punches.
Sanada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanada taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanada misses with a body punch.
Fring struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanada controls his hands.
Fring blocking some punches.
Sanada has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fring seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sanada can turn it around.
Fring tries to break the clinch but Sanada is controlling the position.
Sanada can't find room to land a body shot as Fring controls the action.
Fring throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanada.
Fring swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanada can't find room to land a body shot as Fring controls the action.
Fring pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Sanada.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fring. Sanada does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Sanada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sanada ducks under a wild hook from Fring.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Sanada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fring throws out the jab.
Sanada's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fring connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sanada scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fring scores with a hook.
Fring throws a right hand that Sanada ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanada also avoids with ease.
Sanada misses with a hook to the body
and Fring connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fring scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gustavo Fring.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fring, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gustavo Fring!
A very excited looking Gustavo Fring made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pittsburgh Steelers (ranked 1485 p4p, 49 weight class) and Ray Stuckey (ranked 1440 p4p, 44 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pittsburgh Steelers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Stuckey!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stuckey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Steelers staying out of range there.
Stuckey scores with a hook to the body. Steelers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stuckey connects with a body shot that sends Steelers's belly button to the back.
Stuckey slips under a jab.
Stuckey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steelers.
Steelers takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Steelers is breathing heavily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stuckey.
A solid body kick from Stuckey.
Stuckey throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Pittsburgh Steelers has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stuckey throws a nice outside leg kick.
Steelers walks into a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stuckey.
Stuckey thumps Steelers with a low kick.
Stuckey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stuckey fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stuckey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stuckey digs a good body shot into Steelers's ribs.
Stuckey doesn't manage to clinch there - Steelers circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steelers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stuckey throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Steelers's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Stuckey dives in looking to finish as Steelers flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Stuckey's strikes! Stuckey is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Steelers's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Steelers was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Stuckey!
A determined Ray Stuckey didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
The defeated Pittsburgh Steelers had this to say: 'I can not believe he beat me. Fuck!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Sanchez (ranked 919 p4p, 111 weight class) and Timothy Poggle (ranked 1162 p4p, 144 weight class). Sanchez comes to the cage accompanied by Where is My Mind? by Pixies. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Timothy Poggle!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sanchez swings for the body but Poggle moves out of range.
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Poggle misses with a leg kick.
Poggle moves out of range of the strikes.
Poggle has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sanchez throws a leg kick
and Poggle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanchez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanchez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Poggle. That one must have hurt.
Sanchez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poggle manages to avoid it.
Sanchez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Poggle tries a head kick but it misses.
Steve Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poggle ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Poggle has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Poggle thinks about the counter body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sanchez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poggle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanchez misses with a body shot
and Poggle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Poggle tries to score with a low kick but Sanchez moves his leg out of the way.
Poggle throws a chopping leg kick but Sanchez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Poggle connects with a leg kick. Sanchez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sanchez misses with a hook. Poggle ducked under it nicely.
Poggle throws a leg kick which misses Sanchez's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanchez tries to avoid it.
Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poggle.
Poggle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Poggle will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sloppy strikes from Sanchez. Those never looked like landing.
Poggle was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A shot to the body from Sanchez misses
and Poggle counters with a stiff right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Sanchez as he connects with a hook.
Sanchez misses with a jab to the body
and Poggle counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Poggle tries to score with a low kick but Sanchez moves his leg out of the way.
Sanchez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Poggle throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Poggle tries to land a front kick but Sanchez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Poggle is just out of range.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Poggle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Poggle tries a low kick but Sanchez avoids it.
Sanchez misses with a straight right.
Poggle lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanchez's sensitive parts.
Poggle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez swinging wildly here.
Poggle was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poggle staying out of range there.
Poggle unleashes a big counter combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Poggle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Poggle moves out of range of the strikes.
Poggle is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sanchez.
Poggle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Poggle is out of range.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut. Poggle saw that one coming.
Sanchez misses with a looping right.
Poggle replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sanchez blocks it well.
Poggle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Poggle moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
Poggle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sanchez looks to land a right hand but Poggle moved out of range.
Poggle stuffs the takedown attempt from Sanchez. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Poggle! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a lazy uppercut
and Poggle counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Poggle responds with a good body kick, but Sanchez manages to step out the way in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poggle throws a low kick but Sanchez avoids it.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Poggle replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sanchez blocks it well.
Poggle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Poggle there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sanchez throws a leg kick but Poggle checks it.
Poggle tries a quick counter leg kick but Sanchez is wise to it.
Poggle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanchez lands a jab to the nose.
Poggle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Poggle's head but Poggle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez misses with a leg kick.
It seemed like Poggle was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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 Steve Sanchez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sanchez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Poggle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Poggle's head but Poggle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poggle throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Poggle throws out a leg kick but Sanchez moves out of range and Poggle only half commits.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Poggle.
Sanchez throws a body punch but Poggle moves out of range.
Poggle feints a counter leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Sanchez blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poggle tries to score with a low kick but Sanchez moves his leg out of the way.
Poggle takes one on the button.
Sanchez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Poggle throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez misses with a looping right.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Poggle might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sanchez has got the better of the exchanges.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut
and Poggle counters with a low kick, right behind Sanchez 's knee.
Sanchez misses with a looping left.
Poggle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steve Sanchez is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanchez lands a right hook to the body.
Sanchez misses with a lunging right hand
and Poggle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Sanchez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sanchez punishes Poggle's body with a nice straight punch.
Sanchez throws a leg kick but Poggle sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Poggle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Poggle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Poggle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Poggle was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the body
and Poggle counters with a solid body kick.
Poggle ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanchez misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poggle. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
A clash of legs there as Sanchez blocks the low kick.
Sanchez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sanchez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Some wild striking there from Sanchez.
Poggle steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez cracks Poggle with a right hand to the side of the head.
Poggle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanchez throws out the jab.
Sanchez throws out a powerful jab.
Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Poggle moves away and avoids it.
Sanchez throws a low kick but Poggle moves out of range easily.
Poggle takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sanchez swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poggle connects with a solid leg kick.
Sanchez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
No joy there for Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Poggle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Sanchez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sanchez.
Sanchez scores with a jab.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut
and Poggle counters with a good low kick that Sanchez was not able to check.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Poggle lands with a nice body kick.
Sanchez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Poggle.
Poggle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sanchez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sanchez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poggle can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poggle thuds his right hand into Sanchez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking to slow Poggle down with leg kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Poggle lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sanchez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sanchez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Poggle scores with a jab to the head.
Sanchez throws an off balance right hand
and Poggle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez throws a right hand that Poggle ducks under and follows up with a left that Poggle also avoids with ease.
Poggle connects with a leg kick. Sanchez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Poggle scoring well with a low kick there.
Sanchez blocks a leg kick.
Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Timothy Poggle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping body kick lands there for Poggle.
Some wild striking there from Sanchez.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Poggle checks a leg kick.
Poggle only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Sanchez dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Poggle misses with an attempted mid kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Sanchez misses its target.
Poggle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
It looked like Sanchez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Poggle.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poggle manages to avoid it.
Sanchez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poggle.
Sanchez throws a right hand that misses
and Poggle makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sanchez really felt that one!
Sanchez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good shot there by Sanchez.
Poggle scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poggle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanchez throws out the jab.
Poggle connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice uppercut lands for Sanchez. That snapped Poggle's head back.
Sanchez throws a sloppy body shot
and Poggle counters with a good, hard body kick but Sanchez shrugs it off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Poggle. That's going to slow Sanchez down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poggle throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez defending well as Poggle loads up on a big left hand.
Sanchez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poggle.
It seemed like Poggle was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sanchez misses the jab.
Sanchez will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sanchez throws a big shot that misses.
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Poggle unleashes a big counter combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Poggle ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Poggle tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sanchez is able to avoid easily.
Sanchez throws a hook but Poggle blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Poggle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy.
Poggle throws a fast counter high kick but Sanchez manages to duck under it in time.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Poggle is just out of range.
Sanchez cracks a nice hook into Poggle's ribs.
Timothy Poggle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a poor cross that misses
and Poggle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Poggle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Poggle connects with the punch.
Poggle throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sanchez throws a body punch but Poggle moves out of range.
Poggle feints a counter leg kick.
Sanchez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good work by Sanchez as he checks the leg kick.
Sanchez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Sanchez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanchez connects with a body shot that sends Poggle's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez avoids a kick to the body.
Sanchez dives in and grabs Poggle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Poggle pushes down on Sanchez's head and hops out.
Poggle throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sanchez.
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Poggle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Poggle steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut
and Poggle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Poggle misses with a body kick.
Poggle fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sanchez checks it well.
Good leg kick by Poggle there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sanchez throws the kick towards the body but Poggle avoids it.
Sanchez misses with a right hand
and Poggle counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sanchez's knee momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poggle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sanchez misses with a looping right.
Steve Sanchez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Poggle throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
It looked like Sanchez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Poggle has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Poggle throws a series of punches but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez catches Poggle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Poggle throws a leg kick but Sanchez moved away.
Poggle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanchez.
Poggle throws a leg kick but Sanchez moved away.
Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Poggle.
Poggle tries to score with a low kick but Sanchez moves his leg out of the way.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Timothy Poggle.
Well Sanchez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Sanchez!
Steve Sanchez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Sanchez (ranked 889 p4p, 113 weight class) and Jon Snitch (ranked 821 p4p, 101 weight class). Sanchez comes to the cage accompanied by Duele El Carazon. Snitch has chosen I Wanna Rock as his entrance music. Jesus Sanchez is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesus Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Snitch!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Snitch.
Snitch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Snitch connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanchez. Sanchez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snitch was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
A combination from Snitch does no damage.
Sanchez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Snitch counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sanchez thinking.
Snitch goes for a double leg but Sanchez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sanchez continues to drive forward.
Sanchez throwing a counter right hand but Snitch manages to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Snitch.
Sanchez keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snitch moves away.
Snitch shoots and misses
and Snitch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jesus Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snitch.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snitch closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sanchez's guard.
Snitch is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez is pulling down on Snitch's head to control his posture.
Snitch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Sanchez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Snitch defends it easily.
Sanchez is pulling down on Snitch's head to control his posture.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Snitch working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snitch stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Snitch sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Snitch jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A lazy left from Snitch finds it's target.
Sanchez misses with a straight left.
Snitch let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Snitch throws a combination that misses
and Sanchez counters with a left to the body.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snitch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snitch moves in looking to clinch but Sanchez pushes him off.
Snitch looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sanchez!
Snitch content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sanchez prevents Snitch from moving into mount.
Sanchez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sanchez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Snitch's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sanchez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sanchez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Snitch from controlling successfully.
Snitch preventing the sweep.
Snitch controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sanchez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Snitch puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Snitch wants to control but Sanchez is keeping him busy.
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back.
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Snitch 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.
Snitch shoots in but Sanchez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Snitch misses with a takedown
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Snitch throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Snitch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sanchez jabs Snitch right on the nose. Snitch blinks but takes it well.
Snitch shoots in and drives through. Sanchez sprawls well.
Sanchez throws a big counter combination but Snitch scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jesus Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snitch.
Snitch misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Snitch doesn't seem bothered though.
Snitch closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sanchez connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snitch lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snitch is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Snitch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
Sanchez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Snitch misses with an uppercut.
Sanchez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sanchez defending well as Snitch loads up on a big left hand.
Snitch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sanchez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jab, jab by Snitch - just one landing.
Jon Snitch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez drops his hands momentarily and Snitch takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Snitch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snitch takes the fight into the clinch.
Sanchez lands with a left to the head.
Snitch is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez pushes Snitch against the cage. Sanchez is working some dirty boxing. Sanchez pushes off with a quick right hook! Snitch goes down! Snitch tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Sanchez moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Sanchez!
After winning the bout, Jesus Sanchez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Jon Snitch had this to say: 'This loss will make me better, I will be back.'.
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