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Madness Clown Chaos 7 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Carlton Adesanya (ranked 6775 p4p, 238 weight class) and Nicolette Shea (ranked 24464 p4p, 256 weight class). Nicolette Shea will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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147 lbs
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134 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlton Adesanya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nicolette Shea!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shea tries to work over Adesanya's front leg with a kick but Adesanya checks it.
Adesanya checks a leg kick nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Adesanya.
A low kick from Shea is predictable there
and Shea takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adesanya fakes the leg kick and cracks Shea in the body.
Adesanya lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Adesanya.
Shea tries to score with a low kick but Adesanya moves his leg out of the way.
Shea looks for the body kick but Adesanya saw that one coming.
Adesanya dives in and scores a takedown into Shea's guard.
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!
Shea has control of Adesanya's left arm, preventing Adesanya from doing any damage.
Adesanya stopping the sweep attempt from Shea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adesanya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shea swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shea managing to control the position.
Shea keeping moving, preventing Adesanya from controlling successfully.
Adesanya controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shea working a defensive guard here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
We've been told by Adesanya's head coaches at Relentless Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nicolette Shea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shea fails with the takedown
and Adesanya makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Adesanya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shea paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adesanya could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Adesanya looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Adesanya missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Adesanya trying to control from half guard but Shea is working away.
Adesanya trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adesanya stalling away here and it's allowed Shea to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shea manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Adesanya manages to get himself to full guard.
Shea won't allow Adesanya to get back to his feet.
Adesanya is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Adesanya is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Shea is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
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.
Adesanya wants to sweep here but Shea controlling him for the moment.
Adesanya is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Adesanya might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shea trying to control the position from guard on top but Adesanya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adesanya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlton Adesanya dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Adesanya changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shea looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Shea explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Shea throws a right and a left that Adesanya avoids nicely.
Shea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adesanya manages to avoid it.
Shea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adesanya connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shea's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shea forces Adesanya back against the cage and clinches.
Adesanya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adesanya feints and as Shea raises his hands in defense, Adesanya changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Adesanya wants to control from the top but Shea keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shea is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Adesanya's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Adesanya looking to pass the guard.
Adesanya lands a couple of elbows.
Shea is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shea keeping moving, preventing Adesanya from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shea throws a head kick but Adesanya moves out of range.
Shea darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Adesanya looks like he's trying to stand up.
Adesanya is controlling Shea's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Adesanya is looking for a sweep. Shea is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Adesanya is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adesanya wants to control but Shea is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Adesanya moves into full guard.
Shea trying to control but Adesanya is working from the bottom.
Adesanya 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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Adesanya fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shea unleashes a big counter combination but Adesanya bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Shea tries a head kick but it misses.
Shea gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Carlton Adesanya overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adesanya is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shea keeping full guard, as Adesanya tries to pass.
Shea keeping moving, preventing Adesanya from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adesanya passes Shea's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nicolette Shea will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Adesanya forces Shea back against the cage and clinches.
Shea goes for a takedown attempt but Adesanya pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Adesanya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shea misses with a leg kick
and Adesanya counters with a nice uppercut.
Adesanya is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shea wants to counter with a clinch but Adesanya pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shea tries to land a front kick but Adesanya steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Adesanya wants to clinch up but Shea keeps it at a distance.
Shea is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shea throws a push kick but Adesanya slaps the foot to one side.
Shea takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adesanya closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Adesanya tries to stand but Shea is controlling his head.
You can see the frustration on Shea's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Adesanya wants to stand but Shea has his arm trapped.
Adesanya controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adesanya with the ground and pound but Shea regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Adesanya throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shea misses with a jab, cross combination.
Adesanya gets a takedown into half guard.
Adesanya wants to control but Shea is keeping him busy.
Shea blocking the ground and pound attempt from Adesanya.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adesanya wants to free his trapped foot but Shea is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Shea tries to get to full guard but Adesanya has control of the leg.
Adesanya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shea keeps working.
Adesanya wants to stand up but Shea has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Adesanya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shea paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shea is looking for the big counter here.
Carlton Adesanya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adesanya throws a nice head kick!
Adesanya looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shea!
Adesanya sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Shea is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Shea is looking to reverse the position.
Adesanya wants to stand but Shea is controlling his arm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adesanya throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlton Adesanya showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Adesanya 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlton Adesanya!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Afejdh Hfdiwk (ranked 4105 p4p, 354 weight class) and Red Karaage (ranked 24396 p4p, 511 weight class). Afejdh Hfdiwk has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Afejdh Hfdiwk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Red Karaage!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hfdiwk gets a clinch.
Hfdiwk gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hfdiwk seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hfdiwk wants to free his trapped foot but Karaage is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hfdiwk working over Karaage with some ground and pound. Karaage looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Hfdiwk.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hfdiwk connects with a nice short shot to Karaage's temple.
Hfdiwk passes to side control.
Karaage tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hfdiwk working the ground and pound.
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!
Hfdiwk cracks Karaage with a big right hand but Karaage just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hfdiwk lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hfdiwk landing strikes.
Karaage can't do much from the bottom here.
Karaage takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Karaage takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hfdiwk working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hfdiwk working the head and body with strikes.
Hfdiwk working the body and head with strikes.
Hfdiwk has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Karaage takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Check out the look on Hfdiwk's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hfdiwk creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hfdiwk lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Karaage down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karaage takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hfdiwk landing strikes.
Hfdiwk lands some shots froms side control.
Hfdiwk in side control lands a decent elbow.
Karaage is trying to improve his position.
Hfdiwk lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hfdiwk working the ground and pound from side control.
Hfdiwk in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Karaage is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hfdiwk has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Karaage!
Hfdiwk looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hfdiwk is landing with some decent strikes but Karaage is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hfdiwk landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hfdiwk lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hfdiwk working Karaage over with strikes here.
Karaage is rocked!
Hfdiwk looking to finish Karaage with some ground and pound. This is bad for Karaage!
Karaage is still in real trouble! Can Hfdiwk finish him?
Karaage is bucking up trying to escape but Hfdiwk cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hfdiwk with good strikes from the mount here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hfdiwk with good strikes from the mount here!
Hfdiwk has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Karaage's face.
Hfdiwk is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Karaage can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hfdiwk landing strikes from the mount.
Hfdiwk has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Karaage's face.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hfdiwk cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
A nice elbow there by Hfdiwk.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karaage working to try and regain half guard.
Hfdiwk cracks Karaage with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Afejdh Hfdiwk!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Wackson (ranked 6721 p4p, 523 weight class) and Ilpo Pallero (ranked 5812 p4p, 492 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Wackson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ilpo Pallero!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pallero swats away the attempt to clinch by Wackson .
Wackson drives through with a takedown into Pallero's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wackson throwing strikes but missing.
Wackson trying to control but Pallero is working from the bottom.
Wackson throwing strikes from guard but Pallero blocks nicely.
Pallero looking for a sweep. Not yet Pallero, not yet.
Pallero had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wackson defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wackson won't allow Pallero to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pallero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wackson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pallero is looking for a triangle but Wackson pushes his legs off easily.
Wackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pallero is on top in guard.
Wackson can't keep his opponent in guard - Pallero advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Pallero controlling the pace.
Wackson actively working from the bottom here.
Pallero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wackson keeps working.
Wackson 's coaches at MMA Dojo (Top Gym in Tokyo*) have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Wackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pallero slows the pace down in half guard.
Wackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pallero on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pallero seems to be working for a kimura but Wackson defends the submission attempt.
Pallero looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pallero moves into full mount! Wackson won't be happy about that!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pallero controlling from the full mount.
Wackson wants to hold on but Pallero pushes him away.
Wackson tries to reverse the position but Pallero maintains control.
Pallero has control of Wackson 's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wackson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Pallero looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pallero connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wackson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pallero looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wackson is desperately trying to improve his position but Pallero has a good base and remains in mount.
Wackson is working hard here to advance position.
Wackson wants to hold on but Pallero pushes him away.
Wackson is squirming around, avoiding Pallero's attempts to control the action.
Wackson tries to reverse the position but Pallero maintains control.
Pallero tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pallero trying to control but Wackson is having none of it.
Pallero controlling his opponent.
Wackson wants to hold on but Pallero pushes him away.
Pallero takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pallero avoids the attempt from Wackson to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wackson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Pallero. What's that going to do exactly?
Pallero takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pallero goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Wackson turns into him and now he's in Pallero's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilpo Pallero dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wackson forces Pallero back against the cage and clinches.
Wackson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Pallero is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Wackson frees his head nicely. Oh but Pallero has switched to an armbar! Wackson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ilpo Pallero!
In defeat, Michael Wackson stepped up to the mic, saying 'ive really gotta switch some things up in my next training camp, but ill be back. *moonwalks out of the cage* '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Till (ranked 4925 p4p, 456 weight class) and Jacob Graham (ranked 4931 p4p, 457 weight class). Frank Till had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.8lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Till!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jacob Graham!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graham forces Till back against the cage and clinches.
Till looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Till pulls Graham into guard.
Graham gets to his feet - Till follows without any prompting.
Graham gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Till takes a shot to the head.
Graham has a couple of punches blocked by Till.
Graham manages to break the clinch.
Graham tries to clinch but Till moves out of range.
Till goes for a double leg but Graham avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Graham continues to drive forward.
Despite the aggression on Graham's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Till gets tackled into the cage by Graham. Graham maintains the clinch.
Graham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Graham drives through and clinches with Till against the cage.
Graham with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Till jumps guard and drags Graham to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graham is looking to stand up but Till won't let him.
Graham stands up from Till's guard - Graham perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Till keeps the fight on the outside.
Graham tries to close the distance and clinch but Till swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Till fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Graham avoids it really well and circles away.
Graham drives through and clinches with Till against the cage.
Graham lands a knee to the head.
Graham tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Till smiles and moves away.
Graham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Graham has closed the distance and engaged Till in a clinch.
Graham manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham fails in his attempt to clinch.
Till blocks a head kick by Graham.
Till keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice sprawl there from Graham as Till shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Till. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graham wants to clinch.
Graham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Graham moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Till is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham gets through Till's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Graham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Graham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Till circles away from the clinch attempt.
Graham gets a clinch.
Graham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Graham tries to clinch up.
Graham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Till paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Graham tries to clinch there but Till circles away.
Graham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Till swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Till pivots, looking for a leg kick but Graham is out of range and Till settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graham tries to clinch there but Till circles away.
Graham goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
No luck for Graham with that takedown attempt.
Graham tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Till swivels and escapes.
Graham takes the fight into the clinch.
Graham is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Graham has Till pressed against the cage.
Till breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Graham dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Graham tries to clinch up but Till circles away and keeps his distance.
Frank Till is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Till pushes Graham up against the cage in a clinch.
Till ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Till no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Graham trying to control but Till is working from the bottom.
Graham stopping the sweep attempt from Till.
Graham gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Graham moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham trying to control the position but instead, Till has worked for underhooks and has pushed Graham into the cage.
Till wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Graham has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Till keeps the fight on the outside.
Till keeps the fight on the outside.
Graham rushes Till and presses him up against the cage.
Graham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Graham is looking to clinch but Till is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Till on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Graham shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Till but Till pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Till tries to clinch but Graham moves out of range.
Graham raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Till circles away from the clinch attempt.
Till is looking to counter the offense by Graham and move into the clinch.
Graham moves in looking to clinch but Till pushes him off.
Graham tries to close the distance and clinch but Till swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Till appears to be looking for a big counter.
Graham defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Till.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Till keeps the fight on the outside.
Jacob Graham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graham tries to close the distance and clinch but Till swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Graham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Graham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Graham doesn't manage to clinch there - Till circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Till keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Graham's efforts to push away.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Graham using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Graham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Graham clinches up against the cage.
Till looking to stall.
Graham breaks from the clinch.
Graham scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Graham tries to clinch there but Till circles away.
Graham tries to clinch up but Till circles away and keeps his distance.
Graham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Till went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Graham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Till paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graham tries a head kick but it misses.
Jacob Graham seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Graham throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Graham drives through and clinches with Till against the cage.
Graham with a knee to the head.
Graham misses with a punch on the inside.
Till breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graham doesn't manage to clinch there - Till circles away.
Till is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Graham.
Graham is looking to clinch but Till is avoiding it.
Graham has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graham throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Graham jumps guard but Till turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Till is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Graham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Graham - that will leave a mark!
Till fails with a takedown attempt.
Graham moves in looking to clinch but Till pushes him off.
Graham lands a jab-cross combination.
Graham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Graham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Till, pushing him back against the cage.
Graham successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Till stops Graham from standing up.
Graham trying to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Till stops Graham from standing up.
Till trying to control the position from guard on top but Graham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graham scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Graham moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Graham is looking to clinch.
Graham fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham moves into range and clinches up with Till.
Graham trying to control the position but instead, Till has worked for underhooks and has pushed Graham into the cage.
Graham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Graham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Graham clinches.
Jacob Graham seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Graham swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graham lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Till drops down looking for an ankle pick but Graham pulls his leg out and moves away.
Graham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Till swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Graham gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jacob Graham is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Graham crunches a lovely knee into Till's ribcage.
Graham effectively controlling the action here.
Graham manages to break the clinch.
Graham tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Till counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graham tests Till's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Till swats away the attempt to clinch by Graham.
Till shoots in but Graham avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Till. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Till has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Graham has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Graham gets a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Till wants to take the fight to the mat but Graham manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Graham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Graham has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Graham!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wilner Fatiman (ranked 3960 p4p, 171 weight class) and James Osterberg (ranked 2515 p4p, 130 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fatiman might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Zion Train. James Osterberg has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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139 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Wilner Fatiman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Osterberg!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fatiman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fatiman throws a series of punches but Osterberg avoids them all with ease.
Fatiman throws a series of punches but Osterberg avoids them all with ease.
Fatiman misses with a double jab
and Osterberg counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Osterberg is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Osterberg working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Osterberg looking to sit in guard and control but Fatiman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fatiman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fatiman postures up.
Osterberg is looking for a triangle but Fatiman pushes his legs off easily.
Osterberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Osterberg, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osterberg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Osterberg has a closed guard, preventing Fatiman from standing up.
Osterberg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fatiman defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Osterberg is on top in guard.
Fatiman wants to stand and escape but Osterberg is having none of it.
Osterberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fatiman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Osterberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Fatiman has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Osterberg makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Osterberg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fatiman keeping full guard, as Osterberg tries to pass.
Fatiman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Osterberg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fatiman keeping moving, preventing Osterberg from controlling successfully.
Osterberg pushing down on Fatiman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Osterberg with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatiman looks like he's trying to stand up.
Osterberg trying to control from Fatiman's half guard. Fatiman has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Fatiman keeping moving, preventing Osterberg from controlling successfully.
Osterberg's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Osterberg makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fatiman wants to stand but Osterberg is controlling the position.
Osterberg passes Fatiman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Osterberg lands with a punch from half guard.
Osterberg seems to be looking for submissions.
Osterberg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Osterberg there.
Osterberg looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Osterberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fatiman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Osterberg dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fatiman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Osterberg lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Osterberg gets a double leg takedown into Fatiman's guard.
Fatiman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Osterberg chips away with some ground and pound.
Osterberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Fatiman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Osterberg works over Fatiman with some ground and pound from guard.
Osterberg distracts Fatiman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osterberg is in close to Fatiman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Osterberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Fatiman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Osterberg forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osterberg is looking to take a break and control but Fatiman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Osterberg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Osterberg works his way into full mount!
Osterberg landing strikes from the mount and Fatiman is in trouble!
Osterberg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Osterberg working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fatiman is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Osterberg lands a nice shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fatiman is rocked!
James Osterberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Osterberg has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fatiman's face.
Oh Fatiman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fatiman is in a horrible position here. Osterberg smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Osterberg.
Fatiman is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Osterberg lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Osterberg looking to control but Fatiman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Osterberg loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Fatiman scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Osterberg land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Osterberg stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Osterberg!
A very excited looking James Osterberg 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Angel Escobar (ranked 2753 p4p, 271 weight class) and DAngelo Hawkins (ranked 2564 p4p, 265 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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116 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Angel Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, DAngelo Hawkins!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar tries to keep at a distance but Hawkins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hawkins breaks the clinch.
Hawkins rushes Escobar and presses him up against the cage.
Escobar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hawkins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Escobar is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hawkins can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar controls the action.
Escobar is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angel Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawkins ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hawkins no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Hawkins keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins wants to sweep but no luck.
Hawkins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Escobar looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar wants to get up but he can't break Hawkins's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hawkins working for a triangle but Escobar defends it easily.
Hawkins is looking to cinch up a triangle. Escobar throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Hawkins's body to avoid the submission. Hawkins has instead reached around Escobar's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Hawkins arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). DAngelo Hawkins!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leif Leifsson (ranked 2283 p4p, 237 weight class) and Antonio Nagashima (ranked 2296 p4p, 238 weight class). Antonio Nagashima will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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250 lbs
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268 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Leif Leifsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Nagashima!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagashima swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nagashima looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Leifsson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nagashima scores with a crisp jab that stopped Leifsson in his tracks.
Leifsson connects with a nice looking jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Nagashima misses the target.
Leifsson tries to counter by clinching up but Nagashima breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson slips under a jab.
Nagashima lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagashima scores with a crisp jab that stopped Leifsson in his tracks.
Nagashima circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nagashima is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leifsson.
Leifsson clinches up against the cage.
Nagashima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leifsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Leifsson blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagashima tries to pull guard but Leifsson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Leifsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nagashimas head.
It looks like Antonio Nagashima has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leifsson.
Leifsson misses with the head strike.
Nagashima scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nagashima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagashima misses with a punch on the inside.
Nagashima has Leifsson pressed against the cage.
Nagashima tries to work over Leifsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leifsson lands a right hand.
Leifsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nagashima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leifsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Nagashima tries to throw a body punch but Leifsson avoids it by throwing Nagashima back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nagashima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagashima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Leifsson on the inside.
Leifsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Leifsson prevents a body shot from Nagashima.
Nice body punch from Leifsson - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leifsson.
Nagashima misses with a punch on the inside.
Nagashima tries to pull guard but Leifsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Nagashima drops back down to his feet.
Nagashima looking to slow down the pace here.
Nagashima lands a body punch.
Leifsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leifsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Nagashima backwards.
Nagashima tries to throw a body punch but Leifsson avoids it by throwing Nagashima back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson lands with a light punch inside.
Leifsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nagashima misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leifsson misses with a body punch.
Leifsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Nagashima controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Leifsson.
Nagashima has a couple of punches blocked by Leifsson.
Nagashima fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Leif Leifsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Nagashima.
Nagashima wants to stall.
Nagashima scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nagashima has a couple of punches blocked by Leifsson.
Leifsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nagashima tries to pull guard but Leifsson won't allow it.
Leifsson is working Nagashima over against the cage.
Nagashima looks winded!
Leifsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leif Leifsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Nagashima's cut.
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.
Nagashima misses the jab.
Nagashima misses with an uppercut. Leifsson saw that one coming.
Leifsson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nagashima swats away the attempt to clinch by Leifsson.
A big right from Nagashima misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagashima scores with a jab. Leifsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nagashima throws a hook to the side of Leifsson's head but Leifsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leifsson ducks under a wild hook from Nagashima.
Leifsson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nagashima digs a good hook to Leifsson's body.
Nagashima looks to land a right hand but Leifsson moved out of range.
Nagashima throws a looping overhand right but Leifsson ducks down to avoid it.
Leifsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nagashima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson misses with a body punch.
Nagashima taking a breather.
Leifsson lands a left hand.
Nagashima pulls guard.
Nagashima has his foot on Leifsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leifsson works his way back into a safe position though.
Nagashima working a defensive guard here.
Leifsson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nagashima controls Leifsson momentarily but Leifsson frees himself.
Leifsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagashima working a defensive guard here.
Leifsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nagashima not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Leifsson is sitting in close to Nagashima's body. Nagashima has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Leifsson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Leifsson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Nagashima.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Antonio Nagashima!
Antonio Nagashima made sure to mention his sponsor, Sportivité in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Marsden Jr (ranked 1015 p4p, 141 weight class) and Nikki Sixx (ranked 1566 p4p, 203 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Marsden Jr might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 7 Words by Deftones. Sixx has chosen Niykee Heaton as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brandon Marsden Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nikki Sixx!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sixx takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sixx thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sixx steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marsden Jr.
A little jabbing left from Sixx on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marsden Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Marsden Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marsden Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Sixx pulls guard.
Sixx is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sixx working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marsden Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marsden Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sixx throws his legs up looking for a submission but Marsden Jr uses it to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsden Jr stands up.
Sixx takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Marsden Jr tries to clinch up.
Nice uppercut there from Marsden Jr.
Sixx shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Marsden Jr is trying to defend but Sixx finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sixx prevents Marsden Jr from standing back up.
Sixx passes to full mount!
Sixx can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marsden Jr is looking to escape.
Marsden Jr is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sixx throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Marsden Jr is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Sixx in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marsden Jr blocking the ground and pound.
Sixx looking to finish Marsden Jr with some ground and pound. This is bad for Marsden Jr!
Marsden Jr somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Marsden Jr scores with a one two! Sixx had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sixx uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marsden Jr.
Sixx shoots in for a takedown but Marsden Jr shows good takedown defense.
Brandon Marsden Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sixx looks to score with a jab to the body but Marsden Jr is just out of range.
Marsden Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sixx manages to avoid it.
And Sixx tries to counter it with a takedown but Marsden Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sixx shoots in but no luck this time.
Marsden Jr swings for the body but Sixx moves out of range.
A jab from Sixx does it's job there.
Marsden Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sixx counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marsden Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Marsden Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marsden Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sixx gets the takedown into side control.
Marsden Jr is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sixx asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Marsden Jr throws Sixx to one side and escapes!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sixx takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brandon Marsden Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sixx takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marsden Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsden Jr punishes Sixx's body with a nice straight punch.
Sixx walks into a left hand.
Marsden Jr misses with a straight right.
Marsden Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Sixx misses.
Marsden Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Marsden Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sixx walks into a stiff left hand from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Sixx shoots in for a takedown but Marsden Jr shows good takedown defense.
Brandon Marsden Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikki Sixx.
Sixx moves away from the strike by Marsden Jr.
Sixx is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Marsden Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Marsden Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marsden Jr lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marsden Jr clinches up with Sixx and pushes him back against the cage.
Marsden Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marsden Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Marsden Jr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sixx has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Marsden Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sixx drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marsden Jr defends it well.
A swing and a miss from Marsden Jr.
Sixx feints the counter takedown.
Sixx takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Marsden Jr scores with a hook to the body. Sixx takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sixx gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Marsden Jr scores with a shot to the side of Sixx's head.
Marsden Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Marsden Jr being controlled against the cage.
Marsden Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Marsden Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sixx tries to pull guard but Marsden Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually Sixx drops back down to his feet.
Marsden Jr is leaning against Sixx and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sixx misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sixx pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marsden Jr takes a swing at Sixx's ribcage but misses.
Marsden Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sixx moves away.
Sixx now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Marsden Jr takes a swing at Sixx's ribcage but misses.
Sixx lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Marsden Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marsden Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Sixx.
Marsden Jr tries to clinch up but Sixx circles away and keeps his distance.
Sixx looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marsden Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Marsden Jr stuffs the takedown.
Brandon Marsden Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikki Sixx.
Sixx circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marsden Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Sixx counters with a one-two to the body.
Sixx takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marsden Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sixx can do to turn this around?
Marsden Jr connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marsden Jr thuds a left hand into Sixx's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sixx has managed to clinch.
Sixx blocks an uppercut.
Marsden Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Sixx controls his hands.
Marsden Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marsden Jr lands a left hand.
Marsden Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marsden Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marsden Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marsden Jr lands a body shot.
Sixx breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marsden Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brandon Marsden Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Sixx takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sixx moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Sixx. Those never looked like landing.
Marsden Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sixx.
Marsden Jr lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsden Jr tests Sixx's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sixx closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Marsden Jr did well to prevent Sixx getting side control.
Marsden Jr has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Sixx is on him like a limpet, forcing Marsden Jr back against the cage.
Marsden Jr misses with a body punch.
Marsden Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Sixx.
Marsden Jr digs a right hand into Sixx's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sixx's gas tank.
Marsden Jr misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marsden Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marsden Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sixx wants to get back to striking at distance but Marsden Jr won't allow it.
Marsden Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sixx wants to break free but Marsden Jr has control.
Sixx blocks a body shot from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Marsden Jr is pressed up against the cage. Sixx has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Marsden Jr down to the mat. Marsden Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsden Jr pushes Sixx up against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Sixx controls his hands.
Marsden Jr tries a body shot but Sixx blocks it.
Marsden Jr misses with a body punch.
Sixx manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Marsden Jr is working Sixx over against the cage.
A short right from Marsden Jr on the inside.
Sixx doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marsden Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marsden Jr tries to throw a body punch but Sixx avoids it by throwing Marsden Jr back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sixx is leaning against Marsden Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marsden Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sixx is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marsden Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Marsden Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sixx backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Marsden Jr dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Sixx throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marsden Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sixx manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Marsden Jr.
Sixx takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nikki Sixx is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sixx circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marsden Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marsden Jr lands a jab to Sixx's midsection.
Marsden Jr swings for the body but Sixx moves out of range.
Sixx drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marsden Jr defends it well.
Marsden Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sixx looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sixx ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marsden Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsden Jr with a nice cross.
Sixx drives through with a takedown into Marsden Jr's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marsden Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marsden Jr is looking to stand up but Sixx isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sixx landing some decent shots from guard.
Marsden Jr wants to stand and escape but Sixx is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sixx controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sixx prevents Marsden Jr from getting back to his feet.
Sixx throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marsden Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sixx has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marsden Jr is wriggling around but Sixx manages to pass to half guard.
Marsden Jr is trying to stand.
Sixx wants to free his trapped foot but Marsden Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Marsden Jr is trying to stand back up but Sixx is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sixx keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sixx throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Marsden Jr here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Sixx takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sixx shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Marsden Jr's guard.
Marsden Jr is wriggling around but Sixx manages to pass to half guard.
Nikki Sixx has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marsden Jr is trying to escape back to his feet but Sixx uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Sixx tries for a kimura but Marsden Jr is defending well.
Sixx landing a few strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sixx trying to control the position but Marsden Jr is working away.
My spies in Jako Gym inform me that Sixx has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Marsden Jr prevents Sixx from moving into mount.
Sixx takes a little break here. Marsden Jr wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sixx prevents Marsden Jr from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Marsden Jr throws Sixx to one side and escapes!
Marsden Jr scores with a body shot.
Marsden Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sixx uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marsden Jr.
Sixx has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marsden Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marsden Jr wants to clinch.
Sixx wants to counter the offense by Marsden Jr and move into the clinch position.
Nikki Sixx has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marsden Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Marsden Jr lands with an overhand left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Marsden Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marsden Jr, 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Marsden Jr!
As Brandon Marsden Jr got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I ain't surprised'.
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