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UnderGround FC 63 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Geroge Hook (ranked 5972 p4p, 425 weight class) and Dax Holliday (ranked 6979 p4p, 458 weight class). Dax Holliday will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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150 lbs
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156 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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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 Amsterdam, Geroge Hook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dax Holliday!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holliday connects with a single shot there.
Hook dodges the punch combination from Holliday.
As Holliday looks to move away, Hook throws a big counter combo but Holliday just gets out of the way.
Holliday scores with a sloppy right hand. Hook should have avoided that one.
Hook fails with the takedown.
Hook shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Holliday as he avoids it easily.
A nice combination there by Holliday.
Hook is rocked!
Holliday lands with a shot to the body.
Oh Hook is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Holliday ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Hook out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dax Holliday!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gene Steve Duterte (ranked 3830 p4p, 185 weight class) and Curtis Jackson (ranked 2847 p4p, 150 weight class). Jackson has chosen Bobby Shmurda - Hot N*gga 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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140 lbs
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139 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gene Steve Duterte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Curtis Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a series of punches but Duterte moves out of range.
Duterte showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Jackson throws a right hand that Duterte ducks under and follows up with a left that Duterte also avoids with ease.
Duterte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Duterte. Those never looked like landing.
Duterte throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson takes one on the button.
Duterte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Duterte.
Duterte bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Duterte misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Duterte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Duterte.
Jackson is looking for the big counter here.
Duterte stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a head kick but Duterte moves out of range.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson scores with a three punch combo!
Duterte bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards.
Nice straight punches there by Jackson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson.
Jackson misses with a hook. Duterte ducked under it nicely.
Duterte changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duterte lands with a nice body punch.
Jackson 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.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Duterte makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duterte fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Duterte slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Duterte lands a slapping body shot.
Duterte swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duterte scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson looks winded!
Duterte takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Duterte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Duterte throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Duterte misses with a wild body shot.
Duterte misses with a body shot.
Duterte scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Duterte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Duterte looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Duterte - just one landing.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Duterte scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
Duterte throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Jackson misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duterte.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Jackson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Duterte. Duterte circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Duterte lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.
Duterte jabs Jackson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Duterte misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duterte. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duterte throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jackson counters with a left and a right that stings Duterte.
It looks like Gene Steve Duterte has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Duterte. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duterte lands with a nice body punch.
Duterte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Duterte!
Jackson throws a series of punches but Duterte moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Duterte fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Duterte throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Duterte is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Duterte moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Duterte scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duterte.
Duterte appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Duterte throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Duterte ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duterte.
Duterte scores with a body shot.
Duterte avoids a punch combination nicely.
A quick step to the side and Duterte tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gene Steve Duterte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gene Steve Duterte's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Duterte avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Duterte dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Jackson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Duterte has got the better of the exchanges.
Duterte showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Duterte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duterte.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duterte lands a nice looking body shot.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gene Steve Duterte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duterte lands a right hook to the body.
Duterte lands a right hook to the body.
Duterte throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Duterte scores with a shot to the body.
Gene Steve Duterte is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Duterte.
Duterte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Duterte fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Duterte takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Duterte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duterte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Duterte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jackson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Duterte.
It looks like Curtis Jackson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duterte looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Duterte counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Duterte. Beautiful body shot.
Duterte misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Duterte lands with a shot to the body.
Duterte connects with a body shot that sends Jackson's belly button to the back.
Duterte throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Duterte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Duterte.
Duterte misses the shot to the body.
Duterte swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Duterte moved out of range.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duterte.
Duterte stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Duterte looks to land a combination. Jackson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Duterte.
Duterte moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Duterte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson is rocked!
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Duterte finish him?
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duterte.
Duterte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Duterte drops Jackson with a huge uppercut! Jackson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Duterte is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gene Steve Duterte!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bill Bungalow (ranked 3814 p4p, 183 weight class) and Darian Cruz (ranked 1357 p4p, 73 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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24
137 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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145 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Bungalow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Darian Cruz!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bungalow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cruz lands a jab-cross combination.
Cruz scores with a shot to the body.
Bungalow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Darian Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bungalow looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cruz is fending him off so far but Bungalow persists. Nope, Cruz circles away and we're back to standing.
Cruz has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Bungalow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bungalow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cruz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bungalow!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz cracks Bungalow with a big right hand but Bungalow just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bungalow is rocked!
Bungalow taking a bit of punishment here - Cruz scoring with strikes.
Oh Bungalow is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bungalow is looking to regain half guard here but Cruz keeps moving and retains side control.
Bungalow is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz lands a strong strike to the head of Bungalow. That's dazed him! Cruz looking to finish here. Bungalow is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Cruz lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darian Cruz!
A less than humble Darian Cruz misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Elijah Byrne (ranked 3473 p4p, 364 weight class) and Billy Hopkins (ranked 1737 p4p, 200 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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167 lbs
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160 lbs
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elijah Byrne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Byrne looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Byrne tries to escape but Hopkins is in control.
Hopkins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Byrne wants to control but Hopkins postures up.
Byrne wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrne takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hopkins trying to control the position but Byrne is working away.
Hopkins goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Byrne has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hopkins but great work by Byrne.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins is trying to get back to half guard.
Byrne working away.
Hopkins sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopkins keeping control of the position.
Hopkins tries to get to full guard but Byrne has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopkins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hopkins.
That's two 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.
Hopkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Byrne is one step ahead there.
Byrne wants to get up but he can't break Hopkins's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hopkins trying to strike off his back.
Byrne would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Byrne won't allow Hopkins to sweep him here.
Byrne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Byrne trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hopkins's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Byrne stopping the sweep attempt from Hopkins.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins shoots in and bounces Byrne off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hopkins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Byrne wants to stand up but Hopkins is controlling him.
Byrne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hopkins is one step ahead there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hopkins's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hopkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hopkins postures up in Byrne's guard and throws a big left but Byrne blocks it.
Hopkins won't allow Byrne to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hopkins cracks Byrne with a solid left hand.
Byrne manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Hopkins takes a shot to the head.
Hopkins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Byrne avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Byrne creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins tries to score a body lock takedown but Byrne shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Byrne prevents the takedown attempt.
Elijah Byrne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Hopkins.
Byrne softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Byrne lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
A short right from Byrne.
Hopkins has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Byrne after a bit of a struggle.
Byrne makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Byrne's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hopkins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Byrne is defending well.
Hopkins is trying to drag Byrne to the mat but Byrne just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Byrne lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Byrne lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Byrne.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Byrne dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hopkins with a poor takedown
and Byrne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Byrne is looking to get back to is feet but Hopkins passes into side control.
Byrne is trying to buck Hopkins off.
Byrne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hopkins can do to turn this around?
Hopkins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Byrne, who protects the arm well.
Byrne is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hopkins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hopkins working the head with strikes.
Hopkins tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hopkins prevents Byrne from escaping the position.
Hopkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Byrne keeps working.
The strikes coming from Hopkins are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hopkins in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Byrne taking punishment in the form of punches.
Byrne keeps Hopkins under control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byrne on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hopkins working the ground and pound but Byrne is defending the strikes.
Byrne pushes Hopkins away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hopkins gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Byrne is not content to let Hopkins control the position.
Hopkins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Byrne is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Byrne down.
Hopkins trying to control the action but Byrne is working from the bottom.
Hopkins is putting a hurting on Byrne here, landing some big shots from side control.
Byrne is trying to get back to his feet.
Byrne taking a bit of punishment here - Hopkins scoring with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byrne wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Byrne seems a little lost for a moment, as Hopkins dominates the positioning.
Hopkins working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hopkins prevents Byrne from escaping the position.
Byrne is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hopkins connects with a decent elbow.
Hopkins working the ground and pound but Byrne is defending the strikes.
Hopkins is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hopkins is working Byrne over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ground and pound from Hopkins seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hopkins cracks Byrne with a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Hopkins 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hopkins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Byrne sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hopkins somewhat.
Hopkins fails with a takedown attempt.
Byrne seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hopkins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Elijah Byrne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Hopkins.
Byrne throws a good cross that connects.
Hopkins misses with a takedown
and Byrne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins has his takedown stuffed
and Byrne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Byrne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopkins.
Hopkins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hopkins tries for a takedown but Byrne circles away easily
and Byrne counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Hopkins badly! Byrne follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Hopkins out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Byrne finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Elijah Byrne!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Petah Miller (ranked 4272 p4p, 426 weight class) and Bagel Boss (ranked 1580 p4p, 199 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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180 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Petah Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bagel Boss!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Miller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt
and Boss counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Boss.
Boss lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Miller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Boss counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petah Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss catches Miller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller with a poor takedown
and Miller is countered with a crisp right hand from Boss that sends him to the canvas! Boss follows him to the mat into side control.
Miller tries to buck Boss off but Boss is having none of it.
Boss controlling from side mount.
Miller tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boss wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boss works to advance to full mount. Miller defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
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!
Boss wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Boss takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boss is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Miller is in real trouble.
Boss is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Miller is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Boss gets his way!
Miller trying to control the position but Boss manages to sink in the hooks.
Boss controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boss's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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.
Miller looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bagel Boss dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Miller looks for a takedown but Boss sprawls well.
Boss drops Miller with a left right combo! Boss follows him down to the ground into side control.
It looks like Petah Miller has been cut.
You can see the frustration on Miller's face as Boss controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Miller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boss moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Boss advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss moves to take his opponent's back.
Boss is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Let's hope that Boss has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
More stalling from Boss.
Miller showing good submission defense here.
Boss is persistently looking for the submission but Miller is defending it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boss is riding his opponent, not letting Miller buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boss avoiding Miller 's attempts to control his hands.
Boss keeps control of the position easily here as Miller tries to buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bagel Boss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Petah Miller's cut.
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!
Miller has his takedown stuffed
and Boss counters with a leg kick.
Boss thumps Miller with a low kick.
Miller doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Boss counters with a low kick, right behind Miller 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Boss.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt
and Boss counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petah Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boss plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Boss counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bagel Boss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Boss counters with a right hand that sends Miller tumbling to the canvas! Can Boss finish him? He dives into Miller's guard looking to do just that!
Miller is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boss engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boss is continuing to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boss is pushing down on Miller's leg trying to pass to half guard. Miller is fighting to maintain full guard but Boss has managed to sneak the leg through.
Miller is trying to stand up here but Boss is controlling him well.
Boss is taking a breather. Miller says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller is looking to control Boss's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miller avoid being mounted?
Boss trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Petah Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boss lands with a shot to the body.
Miller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boss counters with a stiff right hand.
Petah Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boss feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Miller's calf.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt
and Boss counters with a right hand to the body.
Boss lands a right hook to the body.
Miller misses with a takedown
and Boss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That kick from Boss tenderised Miller's leg. Miller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Miller misses with an uppercut
letting Boss counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bagel Boss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Boss 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 24:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 24:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bagel Boss!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between UniConor Noble (ranked 2231 p4p, 125 weight class) and Oganeditse Gaolathe (ranked 1373 p4p, 77 weight class). Noble comes into the arena with Eye of the Tiger blaring out of the sound system. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, UniConor Noble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oganeditse Gaolathe!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noble throws a lazy right hand but Gaolathe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gaolathe throws a hook but Noble blocks it.
Gaolathe misses with a looping left.
Gaolathe jabs at Noble's body.
Noble avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oganeditse Gaolathe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaolathe slips a jab from Noble.
Gaolathe dips to his left and cracks Noble with an uppercut!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Noble checks a low kick from Gaolathe.
Noble throws a hook but Gaolathe avoids it easily.
Noble uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gaolathe.
Gaolathe looks to score with a jab to the body but Noble is just out of range.
Gaolathe digs a good hook to Noble's body.
Gaolathe throws a good cross that connects.
Noble lands a lovely overhand right.
Noble uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gaolathe.
A lazy left from Noble finds it's target.
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!
Noble gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gaolathe jabs Noble to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gaolathe digs a good body shot into Noble's ribs.
Noble takes a swing at Gaolathe's ribcage but misses.
Noble throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Gaolathe misses the target.
Noble just misses with a punch to the body.
Noble lands with a good body shot.
Gaolathe misses with an uppercut. Noble saw that one coming.
Noble throws a lazy right hand but Gaolathe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gaolathe misses with a wild body shot.
Noble swings for the body but Gaolathe moves out of range.
Noble misses with a straight left.
Gaolathe scores with a hook to the body. Noble takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gaolathe scores with a punch to the head.
Gaolathe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noble slips under a jab from Gaolathe.
Gaolathe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noble.
Gaolathe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gaolathe ducks under a wild hook from Noble.
Gaolathe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Noble.
Noble is looking to clinch.
Noble chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gaolathe can pounce on him.
Noble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noble tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noble displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gaolathe throws out the jab.
Gaolathe swings for the body but Noble moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noble steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gaolathe.
Gaolathe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gaolathe throws a looping overhand right but Noble ducks down to avoid it.
Gaolathe swats away the attempt to clinch by Noble.
Noble keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A left lands for Gaolathe.
Noble swings for the body but Gaolathe moves out of range.
Gaolathe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gaolathe throws a right and a left that Noble avoids nicely.
Noble swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gaolathe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gaolathe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Noble's sensitive parts.
Gaolathe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noble just misses with a punch to the body.
Gaolathe moves away from the strike by Noble.
Nice straight punches there by Gaolathe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gaolathe.
Gaolathe looks to score with a jab to the body but Noble is just out of range.
Noble throws a looping overhand right but Gaolathe ducks down to avoid it.
Noble thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaolathe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gaolathe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noble.
Gaolathe throws a body punch but Noble moves out of range.
Noble is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gaolathe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gaolathe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Gaolathe misses the target.
Noble swings for the body but Gaolathe moves out of range.
Jab from Gaolathe.
Gaolathe throws a body shot but no joy.
Gaolathe misses with a shot to the body
and Noble counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Noble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gaolathe was well out of range. Poor timing from Noble.
Noble ducks under a wild hook from Gaolathe.
Noble steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gaolathe.
Noble appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gaolathe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gaolathe throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Noble to counter with a crisp jab.
Gaolathe walks into a left hand.
Gaolathe lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noble throws a shot from downtown. Gaolathe moves away and avoids it.
Nice cross by Gaolathe.
Noble throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noble misses the shot to the body.
Gaolathe cracks Noble with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gaolathe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Noble throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Noble showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gaolathe.
Noble is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gaolathe throws a body punch but Noble moves out of range.
Noble scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Noble moves out of range of the strikes.
Noble misses with a hook. Gaolathe ducked under it nicely.
Noble uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gaolathe.
Nice jab there from Noble.
A jab from Noble finds it's way through Gaolathe's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noble throws a hook but Gaolathe avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Gaolathe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gaolathe staying out of range there.
Gaolathe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noble moves away.
A quick step to the side and Noble tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noble loads up on a big right hand but Gaolathe slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oganeditse Gaolathe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gaolathe throws the left hand but Noble avoids the punch easily.
Gaolathe takes one to the chin there.
Noble misses with a hook.
Noble throws the left hand but Gaolathe avoids the punch easily.
Gaolathe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noble.
Gaolathe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Noble might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Noble takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gaolathe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noble throwing a counter right hand but Gaolathe manages to avoid it.
Gaolathe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters circling - Gaolathe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Noble misses.
Noble pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Noble misses with a hook. Gaolathe ducked under it nicely.
Noble misses with a body punch
and Gaolathe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Noble keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gaolathe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noble throws out the jab.
Gaolathe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noble manages to avoid it.
Gaolathe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Noble thuds a left hand into Gaolathe's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noble takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Noble looks to land a combination. Gaolathe sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noble misses with the combination.
Noble scores with a sloppy right hand. Gaolathe should have avoided that one.
Gaolathe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noble misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Gaolathe misses.
Gaolathe swings for the body but Noble moves out of range.
Oganeditse Gaolathe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Noble looks to land a right hand but Gaolathe moved out of range.
Noble throws a body shot but no joy.
Gaolathe blocks a jab.
Nice jab there from Gaolathe.
Gaolathe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noble was well out of range. Poor timing from Gaolathe.
Gaolathe lands the left hand.
Noble throws a hook to the side of Gaolathe's head but Gaolathe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Noble slips under a jab.
Gaolathe scores with a jab. Noble acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Noble catches Gaolathe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gaolathe throws a body punch but Noble moves out of range.
Gaolathe loads up on a big right hand but Noble slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noble jabs Gaolathe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaolathe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gaolathe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Noble at a distance.
A jab from Noble misses.
Gaolathe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Noble is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gaolathe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Noble misses with a wild body shot.
Noble slips under a jab from Gaolathe.
Gaolathe takes a swing at Noble's ribcage but misses.
Gaolathe swings for the body but Noble moves out of range.
Gaolathe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noble throws out a loose jab but Gaolathe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Gaolathe misses the target.
Noble tries to clinch up but Gaolathe circles away and keeps his distance.
Gaolathe lands a lovely overhand right.
Gaolathe stuns Noble with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Noble throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gaolathe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gaolathe misses with a body shot.
Noble misses with a left hand
letting Gaolathe counter with a right hand.
Noble throws a hook to the side of Gaolathe's head but Gaolathe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noble takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Noble slips under a jab from Gaolathe.
Gaolathe misses with a wild body shot.
Noble connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gaolathe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noble.
Noble moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big left from Noble misses.
Gaolathe throws a counter combo.
A swing and a miss from Noble.
Noble tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gaolathe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gaolathe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Noble looks to land a right hand but Gaolathe moved out of range.
Noble looks to throw the jab but Gaolathe is out of range.
Noble scores with a nice head shot.
Gaolathe throws a looping overhand right but Noble ducks down to avoid it.
Noble has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noble connects with a looping right hand.
Noble looks to score with a jab to the body but Gaolathe is just out of range.
Noble throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Noble throws a body punch but Gaolathe moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaolathe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Noble connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gaolathe tries to land a leg kick but Noble saw it coming and moves away.
Noble throws a hook but Gaolathe avoids it easily.
Noble throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Noble throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Noble misses with a looping left.
Gaolathe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Noble throws the left hand but Gaolathe avoids the punch easily.
Noble looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gaolathe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noble thuds his right hand into Gaolathe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gaolathe connects with a body shot.
Gaolathe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Noble looks to throw the jab but Gaolathe is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noble. Gaolathe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Noble is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noble on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gaolathe. Noble does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gaolathe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Noble looks to score with a jab to the body but Gaolathe is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Oganeditse Gaolathe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Noble prevents a body shot from Gaolathe.
Noble throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Gaolathe.
Noble pushes Gaolathe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Noble trying to control the position but instead, Gaolathe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Noble into the cage.
Noble tries to stall but Gaolathe uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Noble wants to stall.
Maybe Noble would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Noble blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Gaolathe.
Noble blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gaolathe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Noble misses with some punches.
Gaolathe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaolathe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Noble steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gaolathe.
Gaolathe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gaolathe catches Noble with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Noble scores with a punch to the head.
Noble swings widly with a right hand
and Gaolathe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Noble thinking.
Gaolathe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Noble.
Noble needs to keep his hands up - Gaolathe had a free shot at his head there.
Gaolathe looks to score with a jab to the body but Noble is just out of range.
Noble swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Noble keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gaolathe.
Noble uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gaolathe.
Noble uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gaolathe.
Noble throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gaolathe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Gaolathe.
Gaolathe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noble scores with a hook.
Noble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gaolathe was well out of range. Poor timing from Noble.
A nice side step and Gaolathe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Oganeditse Gaolathe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noble misses the shot to the body.
Noble uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gaolathe.
Gaolathe takes a swing at Noble's ribcage but misses.
Noble staying out of range there.
Gaolathe missing with a left hand there. Noble was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Noble's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gaolathe under the eye.
Noble scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gaolathe lands a two punch combo.
Noble gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Noble checks a leg kick.
Gaolathe just misses with a punch to the body.
Gaolathe throws a body punch but Noble moves out of range.
Noble scores with a nice strike.
Gaolathe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gaolathe throws a poor cross that misses
and Noble cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gaolathe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noble thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slapping leg kick lands for Gaolathe.
Noble jabs Gaolathe right on the nose. Gaolathe blinks but takes it well.
UniConor Noble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Noble misses its intended target.
Gaolathe throws a series of punches but Noble avoids them all with ease.
Gaolathe misses with a body shot.
Gaolathe throws an overhand right that lands on Noble's shoulder, as Noble tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Noble finds it's way through Gaolathe's defenses.
Noble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gaolathe.
Gaolathe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noble.
Noble cracks Gaolathe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gaolathe connects with a body shot that sends Noble's belly button to the back.
Noble fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gaolathe moves out of range of the strikes.
Gaolathe lands a body shot.
Gaolathe swings for the body but Noble moves out of range.
Noble tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gaolathe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gaolathe throws a leg kick but Noble sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gaolathe throws a hook to the side of Noble's head but Noble sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Noble doesn't manage to clinch there - Gaolathe circles away.
Gaolathe misses with a hook. Noble ducked under it nicely.
Noble is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gaolathe misses with an uppercut. Noble saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaolathe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noble was well out of range. Poor timing from Gaolathe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gaolathe staying out of range there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gaolathe.
Noble throws a hook to the side of Gaolathe's head but Gaolathe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gaolathe scores with a jab to the body.
Gaolathe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Noble throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Noble tries to clinch there but Gaolathe circles away.
Noble throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noble throws out a loose jab but Gaolathe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Gaolathe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gaolathe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gaolathe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big right from Gaolathe misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gaolathe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Noble misses.
Noble keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gaolathe.
Gaolathe connects with a single shot there.
A shot to the body from Noble misses
and Gaolathe counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oganeditse Gaolathe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gaolathe 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oganeditse Gaolathe!
Our winner, Oganeditse Gaolathe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 2614 p4p, 260 weight class) and Paavo Masala (ranked 1651 p4p, 184 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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154 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paavo Masala!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masala misses with a takedown attempt
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice body shot.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Masala avoids a kick to the body.
Masala stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Masala shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Masala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masala shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nurmagomedov as he jumps to the side.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavo Masala.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masala pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masala throws a body shot but no joy.
Masala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurmagomedov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Masala's guard.
Masala keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Masala wants to sweep but no luck.
Masala keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Masala wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Our spies down at at K.O Heaven inform us that Masala has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Masala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Masala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Masala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Masala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masala trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Masala fails with a takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov misses with a right hand
and Masala counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nurmagomedov!
This has been an exciting period of action!
You can see the frustration on Nurmagomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Masala working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masala wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping him busy.
Masala works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Masala throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Nurmagomedov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov taking some punishment here, with Masala in his half guard.
Masala is keen to just control but Nurmagomedov is a slippery customer.
Nurmagomedov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Russian Bears Training, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Nurmagomedov wants to improve his position but Masala is controlling well.
Nurmagomedov is refusing to be controlled, as Masala sits in half guard.
Masala trying to pass the guard but Nurmagomedov defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masala throwing shots but Nurmagomedov is blocking nicely.
Nurmagomedov taking some punishment here, with Masala in his half guard.
Masala misses with a head shot. Nurmagomedov uses the momentum to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masala lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Masala advances to half guard.
Nurmagomedov is looking to improve his position.
Masala missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paavo Masala will probably get the nod.
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.
Nurmagomedov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Masala.
Masala misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nurmagomedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Masala dives in and scores a takedown into Nurmagomedov's guard.
Masala postures up in Nurmagomedov's guard and throws a big left but Nurmagomedov blocks it.
Masala postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Masala is one step ahead there.
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Masala from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masala postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Masala sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nurmagomedov pulls Masala in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Masala throws a body punch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Masala dives in for a single leg takedown but Nurmagomedov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nurmagomedov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Masala.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavo Masala.
Masala takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Masala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurmagomedov.
A lazy body kick from Nurmagomedov
and Masala counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nurmagomedov is not content to let Masala control the position.
Nurmagomedov trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masala is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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. Masala connects with a nice short shot to Nurmagomedov's temple.
Masala throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Masala is working for a kimura but Nurmagomedov is defending it quite comfortably.
Masala throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masala is trying to control. Nurmagomedov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nurmagomedov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Masala.
Masala seems to be looking for submissions.
Masala missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Masala missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Masala throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Masala thows a huge punch but Nurmagomedov dodges it nicely.
Masala is working for a kimura but Nurmagomedov is defending it quite comfortably.
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.
Masala prevents Nurmagomedov from standing back up.
Masala scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Masala throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nurmagomedov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Masala.
Nurmagomedov wants to get back to full guard.
Masala lands with a punch from half guard.
Paavo Masala has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masala seems to be working for a kimura but Nurmagomedov defends the submission attempt.
Masala lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paavo Masala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Masala closes the distance and clinches up with Nurmagomedov, looking for a takedown. Masala pushes Nurmagomedov against the cage but Nurmagomedov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Masala shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Masala trying to control but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masala with a nice head shot there.
Masala makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nurmagomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Masala is one step ahead there.
Nurmagomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masala postures up in Nurmagomedov's guard and throws a big left but Nurmagomedov blocks it.
Masala missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nurmagomedov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Masala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Masala will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Masala 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.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Masala keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masala pulls Nurmagomedov in close to his closed guard and prevents Nurmagomedov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nurmagomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Masala.
Masala is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Masala pulls Nurmagomedov in to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Masala shoots for a takedown but Nurmagomedov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Masala.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavo Masala.
Masala shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Nurmagomedov to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masala closes the distance and clinches up with Nurmagomedov, looking for a takedown. Masala pushes Nurmagomedov against the cage but Nurmagomedov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nurmagomedov misses with a low kick.
Nurmagomedov stuffs the takedown attempt from Masala. Masala gets slowly back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov tries to score with a low kick but Masala moves his leg out of the way.
Paavo Masala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Masala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Masala darts in looking for a takedown but Nurmagomedov gets double underhooks and turns Masala into the cage.
Paavo Masala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masala throws the left hand but Nurmagomedov avoids the punch easily.
Nurmagomedov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Masala checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Masala walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nurmagomedov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Masala looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masala tries to buck Nurmagomedov off but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Paavo Masala is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position but Masala is working away.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Nurmagomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Masala has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paavo Masala!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ife Edwards (ranked 760 p4p, 108 weight class) and Marin Ivanov (ranked 3407 p4p, 393 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Edwards might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Damian Marley - Road to Zion. Ife Edwards 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 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ife Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marin Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Edwards tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ivanov is in Edwards's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ivanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ivanov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Ivanov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ivanov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Edwards is pulling down on Ivanov's head to control his posture.
Ivanov postures up in Edwards's guard and throws a big left but Edwards blocks it.
Ivanov postures up in Edwards's guard and throws a big left but Edwards blocks it.
Edwards is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Clinic that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edwards has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ivanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Edwards has wrist control.
Ivanov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Edwards is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ivanov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ivanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Edwards works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Edwards managing to control the position.
Ivanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ivanov wants to pass the guard but Edwards is keeping the position.
Edwards is pulling down on Ivanov's head to control his posture.
Ivanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ivanov throws a big elbow that misses.
Ivanov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ivanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Edwards is trying to keep Ivanov in close.
Edwards is really struggling to control Ivanov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Edwards is pulling down on Ivanov's head. It's preventing any offense from Ivanov, at least for the moment.
Ivanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ivanov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ivanov distracts Edwards with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ivanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Edwards preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ivanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Edwards pulls Ivanov in to control the position.
Edwards trying to keep a closed guard but Ivanov is proving a slippery customer.
Ivanov distracts Edwards with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Edwards preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Edwards wants to sweep here but Ivanov controlling him for the moment.
Edwards avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Edwards keeping full guard, as Ivanov tries to pass.
Ivanov postures up.
Edwards is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Edwards continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov postures up in Edwards's guard and throws a big left but Edwards blocks it.
Ivanov advances position into side control!
Ivanov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Edwards knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ivanov lands a nice forearm strike.
Ivanov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Edwards has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ivanov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Edwards wants to control but Ivanov postures up.
Ivanov in side control, throwing shots but Edwards defends.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov swings around for an armbar but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ivanov's guard.
Ivanov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Ivanov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Edwards counters with a nice uppercut.
Ivanov fails with a takedown attempt.
A left lands for Edwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards tests Ivanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ivanov misses with a takedown
and Edwards counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marin Ivanov dominated that round.
That's time! Edwards's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Edwards throws a front kick that sends Ivanov stumbling back into the cage.
Ivanov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Edwards connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ivanov has his takedown stuffed
and Edwards counters with a solid body kick.
Edwards throws a nice outside leg kick.
Edwards bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ivanov's head.
Marin Ivanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards cracks Ivanov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ivanov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Edwards finish him?
Ivanov is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edwards lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ivanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Edwards finish him?
Edwards connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ivanov seems to have recovered his senses.
Edwards lands a big right hand that sends Ivanov crashing to the mat! Edwards stays standing though and waves Ivanov back to his feet!
Edwards throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov glances at the clock... BAM! Edwards nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Ivanov crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Ivanov is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ife Edwards!
Ife Edwards made sure to mention his sponsor, UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Torres (ranked 609 p4p, 93 weight class) and Whorely Alvarez (ranked 2319 p4p, 294 weight class). Torres kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Juaneco y su Combo - Mujer Hilandera. Gabriel Torres could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Whorely Alvarez's chin.
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gabriel Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Whorely Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alvarez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alvarez throws a head kick but Torres moves out of range.
Torres appears to be looking for a big counter.
Alvarez lands with a kick to the temple. Torres shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Torres tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A shot to the body from Torres misses
and Alvarez counters with a one-two to the body.
Alvarez throws a leg kick
and Torres counters with a single leg into guard. Alvarez didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvarez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Torres passes Alvarez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alvarez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Torres passes to full mount!
Torres looking to control but Alvarez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alvarez is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Torres quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Torres but it's paid off an Alvarez is forced to tap! Nice work by Torres.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gabriel Torres!
Gabriel Torres managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, UnderGround Supplements, into his post fight interview.
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C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
83% |
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