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RRFC Challengers 20 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Able James (ranked 5989 p4p, 403 weight class) and Marshall Train (ranked 6320 p4p, 420 weight class). The key to victory for Able James has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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222 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Able James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marshall Train!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Train defends well against a solid takedown attempt from James.
James closes this distance looking for a takedown but Train circles away.
Train clinches.
Train scores with a hook to the body.
Train misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from James.
Train keeps control of James as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Train looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
James trying to control the position but instead, Train has worked for underhooks and has pushed James into the cage.
James breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James is looking to clinch but Train is avoiding it.
As James backs off Train throws a huge counter combo but James manages to avoid it all.
James displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Train.
Train gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and James counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Train is fending him off so far but James persists. Nope, Train circles away and we're back to standing.
James sets himself, and Train steps forward looking for the clinch! James avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Able James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James closes this distance looking for a takedown but Train circles away.
James fails with the takedown.
James shoots in for a double leg but Train sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Train is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
James shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Train but Train pushes him off and we're back to square one.
James is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from James. No joy for Train on that attempt.
As Train looks to move away, James throws a big counter combo but Train just gets out of the way.
Train closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. James did well to prevent Train getting side control.
James pushes Train off but Train dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James trying to remain calm as Train controls from the top position.
Let's hope that Train 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Train tries to move to mount but James blocks the move with his legs.
Train content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
It looks like Train might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Train tries to stand but James is controlling his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Train looks up at the clock and then as James takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Train smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
James tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Train wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
James stops Train from passing to mount.
Train decides to stand back up. Train steps back and let's James get back to his feet.
James shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Despite the aggression on Train's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Train paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Train shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
James trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Train with shots to the head and body - James looks very uncomfortable down there.
James working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Train cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Train working James over with strikes here.
It looks like Able James has been cut.
Train landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Train dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Able James'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.
Train closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Train is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Train is sneakily working for an arm triangle but James sees it coming and defends easily.
James is looking for a sweep. Train is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Train is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
James is looking for a sweep. Train is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Train is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Able James's cut is getting worse.
Train has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James tries to roll over but Train keeps him under control.
James wants to control but Train is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Train passes to side control.
Train tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Train controls the position from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
James is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Train thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
James trying to remain calm as Train controls from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on James's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Train shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Train works his foot free and advances to mount.
Train punishing his opponent with strikes.
Able James's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
James tries to hold on but Train postures up.
James tries to reverse the position but Train maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Train tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
James looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Train has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
James is trapped and Train is scoring with shots to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Train keeps control of the position easily here as James tries to buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Train showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Able James's cut.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Train shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches James napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Train just content to control the position.
Train passes to full mount! That's big trouble for James!
James regains half guard.
Train working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Train takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Train trying to pass the guard but James defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is trying to maintain the position but Train is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Train in particular looking to stall.
Train working the head and body with strikes.
Jeez, Able James's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Able James's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marshall Train!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mat Lloyd (ranked 5127 p4p, 382 weight class) and Adam Johnson (ranked 5226 p4p, 389 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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151 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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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 Sydney, Mat Lloyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson is trying to trip Lloyd. He has hold of a leg but Lloyd is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Johnson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson passes Lloyd's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lloyd is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lloyd sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lloyd knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lloyd doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying for a kimura here. Lloyd looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Johnson wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adam Johnson!
Our winner, Adam Johnson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alex Gutierrez (ranked 4015 p4p, 406 weight class) and Marcello Mygueel (ranked 4141 p4p, 417 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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155 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Gutierrez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marcello Mygueel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mygueel shoots in and drives through. Gutierrez sprawls well.
Mygueel shoots in looking for a takedown. Gutierrez tries to sprawl out of it but Mygueel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gutierrez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gutierrez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mygueel at a distance.
Gutierrez lands a lovely overhand right.
Mygueel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gutierrez is trying to defend but Mygueel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gutierrez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mygueel thows a huge punch but Gutierrez dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutierrez gets back to full guard.
Mygueel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gutierrez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gutierrez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mygueel drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gutierrez dives on top into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gutierrez is looking to stand up but Mygueel won't let him.
Gutierrez stopping the sweep attempt from Mygueel.
Gutierrez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mygueel is keeping the position for now.
Gutierrez gets to his feet - Mygueel follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Gutierrez.
Gutierrez stuffs the takedown.
Alex Gutierrez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcello Mygueel.
Mygueel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mygueel closes the distance and clinches up with Gutierrez, looking for a takedown. Mygueel pushes Gutierrez against the cage but Gutierrez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mygueel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marcello Mygueel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gutierrez throws a series of punches but Mygueel moves out of range.
Gutierrez lands with a cross.
Mygueel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gutierrez is looking for a counter combo.
Alex Gutierrez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mygueel.
Gutierrez scores with a hook.
Gutierrez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gutierrez throws a series of punches but Mygueel moves out of range.
Mygueel shoots in but Gutierrez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mygueel shoots in but Gutierrez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice takedown defense from Gutierrez. No joy for Mygueel on that attempt.
Gutierrez looks to land a combination but Mygueel avoids it well.
Gutierrez cracks Mygueel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gutierrez scores with a kick to the body.
Mygueel gets a double leg takedown into Gutierrez's guard.
Mygueel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gutierrez controlling Mygueel's posture.
Mygueel stops Gutierrez from standing up.
Mygueel advances position into side control!
Gutierrez is not content to let Mygueel control the position.
Mygueel throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mygueel working away.
Mygueel in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Gutierrez is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcello Mygueel!
A relieved looking Marcello Mygueel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Ryan (ranked 3275 p4p, 294 weight class) and William Jaktic (ranked 6253 p4p, 417 weight class). Ryan comes to the cage accompanied by No Limit. Jake Ryan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Jaktic!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaktic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ryan as he avoids it easily.
Jaktic fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ryan to the ground. Jaktic is now in Ryan's guard.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Jaktic from controlling successfully.
Ryan is looking to sweep but instead, Jaktic has passed into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan is pressing down on Jaktic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jaktic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ryan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ryan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaktic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jaktic wants to stand but Ryan is controlling the position.
Ryan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ryan won't allow Jaktic to sweep him here.
Jaktic keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Jaktic pulls Ryan in close to his closed guard and prevents Ryan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ryan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ryan trying to control but Jaktic is working from the bottom.
Jaktic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ryan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jaktic wants to stand and escape but Ryan is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ryan fails with the takedown.
Ryan misses with a takedown attempt - Jaktic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jaktic moves into the clinch successfully.
Jaktic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ryan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ryan clinches up with Jaktic and pushes him back against the cage.
Ryan is trying to pull guard but Jaktic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jaktic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jaktic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ryan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ryan decides to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaktic is stalling in the full guard.
Jaktic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jaktic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ryan wants to get back to his feet but Jaktic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jaktic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ryan wants to sweep here but Jaktic controlling him for the moment.
Jaktic looking to sit in guard and control but Ryan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jaktic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaktic seems keen to control Ryan's posture.
Jaktic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ryan is one step ahead there.
Jaktic wants to stand but Ryan is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jaktic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Jaktic keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
We've been informed that Jaktic has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ryan stops Jaktic from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jake Ryan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ryan stuffs the takedown.
Ryan lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ryan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jaktic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jaktic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ryan finds it's way round the side to connect with Jaktic's head.
Ryan throws a jab but it's blocked by Jaktic.
Jaktic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ryan swivels and escapes.
Jake Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Jaktic.
No luck for Jaktic with that takedown attempt.
Ryan scores with a one two! Jaktic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Ryan. No joy for Jaktic on that attempt.
Ryan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jaktic defends well and Ryan ends up having to push Jaktic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jaktic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ryan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jaktic somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ryan.
Jaktic slaps away a takedown attempt from Ryan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jaktic tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jaktic blocks a head kick by Ryan.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ryan, right into the meat.
Ryan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jaktic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ryan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jaktic darts in and clinches Ryan up against the cage.
Ryan is working for takedown but Jaktic is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ryan breaks the clinch.
Jaktic shoots in but Ryan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan stuffs the takedown attempt from Jaktic. Jaktic gets slowly back to his feet.
Jaktic closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ryan to the mat! Ryan manages to get full guard.
Ryan is looking to stand back up but Jaktic counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ryan.
Ryan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaktic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ryan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jake Ryan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ryan is pressing down on Jaktic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ryan wants to sweep but no luck.
Ryan looking to control.
Jaktic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan wants to stand and escape but Jaktic is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jaktic advances to half guard.
Jaktic is looking to take a break and control but Ryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ryan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jaktic is taking a breather. Ryan 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.
Jaktic is working for a kimura but Ryan is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four 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.
Ryan pushes Jaktic off and gets back to his feet.
William Jaktic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaktic shoots in but no luck this time.
Ryan shoots in but no luck this time.
Jaktic darts in looking for a takedown but Ryan gets double underhooks and turns Jaktic into the cage.
Jake Ryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ryan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jaktic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ryan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jaktic avoids it really well and circles away.
Jaktic misses with a takedown attempt - Ryan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Ryan dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jaktic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jaktic trying to control the position but Ryan is working away.
Ryan is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Ryan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jaktic scoring with punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan is looking to reverse the position.
Jaktic happy to just control the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan is trying to control Jaktic's posture but Jaktic avoids it.
Ryan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jaktic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ryan defending well though.
Ryan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jaktic slips a nice elbow through Ryan's hands, connecting with Ryan's forehead.
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.
Ryan is refusing to be controlled, as Jaktic sits in half guard.
Ryan is trying to maintain the position but Jaktic is very close to passing his half guard.
Jaktic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ryan is refusing to be controlled, as Jaktic sits in half guard.
Nice strikes from Jaktic there.
Ryan is trying to stand.
Jaktic trying to control from half guard but Ryan is working away.
Ryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaktic has closed the distance and engaged Ryan in a clinch.
Jaktic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ryan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jaktic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A combination from Ryan does no damage.
Ryan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ryan looks for a takedown but Jaktic sprawls well.
Jaktic with the counter takedown but Ryan avoids it easily.
Jake Ryan is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Ryan.
Jaktic drives through and clinches with Ryan against the cage.
Ryan misses with an elbow over the top.
Ryan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jaktic after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaktic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ryan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jaktic has him pressed against the cage.
Jaktic lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ryan is staying active underneath Jaktic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jaktic wants to free his trapped foot but Ryan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ryan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ryan tries to roll over but Jaktic keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jaktic in particular looking to stall.
William Jaktic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jake Ryan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jaktic is nestled in close to Ryan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Jaktic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ryan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Ryan!
Our winner, Jake Ryan, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Atunes (ranked 2904 p4p, 321 weight class) and Bobby LeBeau (ranked 6499 p4p, 495 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Antonio Atunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby LeBeau!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atunes throws an overhand right that lands on LeBeau's shoulder, as LeBeau tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like LeBeau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Atunes.
Atunes with a jab.
LeBeau drops his hands momentarily and Atunes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Atunes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Atunes throws a looping overhand right but LeBeau ducks down to avoid it.
LeBeau slips under a jab from Atunes.
Atunes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Atunes swings for the body but LeBeau moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from LeBeau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Atunes jabs at LeBeau's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes misses with a body shot.
LeBeau lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Atunes throws a hook to the side of LeBeau's head but LeBeau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Atunes looks to land a left hand but LeBeau moved out of range nicely.
LeBeau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Atunes scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes throws a jab when LeBeau was well out of range.
It seemed like LeBeau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Atunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LeBeau moves away.
Antonio Atunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atunes. LeBeau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Atunes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LeBeau.
Atunes throws a hook but LeBeau avoids it easily.
LeBeau moves out of range as Atunes strikes.
Despite the aggression on LeBeau's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Atunes misses with a jab, cross combination.
LeBeau throws out a counter right but Atunes avoids it with no problem.
Atunes throws a poor cross that misses
and LeBeau counters with a series of strikes. Atunes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Atunes misses with a body shot.
LeBeau only half commits to the counter leg kick.
LeBeau fails with an attempt to clinch.
LeBeau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Atunes backs off LeBeau throws a huge counter combo but Atunes manages to avoid it all.
LeBeau walks into a stiff left hand from Atunes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau slips a straight right by Atunes.
Atunes scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Bobby LeBeau has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LeBeau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Atunes missing with a left hand there. LeBeau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Atunes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Atunes misses with a looping left.
LeBeau ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
LeBeau looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Atunes throws a body shot but no joy.
Atunes swats away the attempt to clinch by LeBeau.
Atunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LeBeau manages to avoid it.
Atunes misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atunes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Atunes throws a body shot but no joy.
As Atunes backs off LeBeau throws a huge counter combo but Atunes manages to avoid it all.
Atunes misses the shot to the body.
Atunes misses with an uppercut.
LeBeau throws out a counter right but Atunes avoids it with no problem.
Atunes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LeBeau.
The fight stays on the outside here - LeBeau looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
LeBeau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Atunes just misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
LeBeau tries to clinch up but Atunes circles away and keeps his distance.
Atunes misses with a straight right.
LeBeau unleashes a big counter combination but Atunes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Atunes throws an overhand right that lands on LeBeau's shoulder, as LeBeau tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from LeBeau! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atunes has managed to clinch.
Atunes manages to break the clinch.
LeBeau wants to clinch up but Atunes keeps it at a distance.
LeBeau wants to clinch.
LeBeau defending well as Atunes loads up on a big left hand.
LeBeau throws a hook but Atunes blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atunes cracks LeBeau with a right hand to the side of the head.
Atunes thows a left - swing and a miss!
LeBeau is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
LeBeau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Atunes is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Atunes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby LeBeau's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Atunes works LeBeau's body with a nice hook.
LeBeau is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - LeBeau looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Atunes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Atunes looks to land a left hand but LeBeau moved out of range nicely.
Atunes throws a big shot that misses.
Bobby LeBeau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - LeBeau looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
LeBeau keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Atunes.
LeBeau is looking for the big counter here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes cracks LeBeau with a right hand to the side of the head.
Atunes lands an overhand right.
LeBeau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atunes.
Atunes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that LeBeau can do to turn this around?
Atunes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck LeBeau on the side of the head.
LeBeau moves in looking to clinch but Atunes pushes him off.
LeBeau moves in looking to clinch but Atunes pushes him off.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Atunes.
A swing and a miss from Atunes.
Atunes misses with a few strikes there.
LeBeau throws out a counter right but Atunes avoids it with no problem.
Atunes falls off balance throwing a combination
and LeBeau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
LeBeau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Atunes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atunes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Atunes misses with a double jab.
Atunes lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LeBeau throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Atunes throwing a counter right hand but LeBeau manages to avoid it.
Atunes digs a good body shot into LeBeau's ribs.
Atunes throws a hook to the side of LeBeau's head but LeBeau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
LeBeau looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Atunes misses with a hook.
Atunes misses with a hook. LeBeau ducked under it nicely.
Atunes scores with a nice strike.
Atunes throws a jab when LeBeau was well out of range.
LeBeau looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Atunes throws a poor cross that misses
and LeBeau connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Atunes just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Atunes drives through and clinches with LeBeau against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Atunes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Atunes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Atunes.
LeBeau tries to circle away but Atunes has him pinned against the cage.
Atunes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of LeBeau backwards.
Still in the clinch, Atunes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Atunes keeps control of LeBeau as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
LeBeau is trying to break the clinch but Atunes has him pressed against the cage.
Atunes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
LeBeau tries to break free but Atunes pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Atunes.
Atunes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A nice left hand lands by Atunes.
LeBeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau tries to circle away but Atunes has him pinned against the cage.
LeBeau letting Atunes take a breather here.
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!
Atunes lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Atunes.
LeBeau tries to land knees in the clinch but Atunes avoids the damage to the body.
A shot in the inside from Atunes.
LeBeau tries to stall but Atunes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Atunes slowing the pace effectively.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Atunes lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Atunes.
LeBeau trying to stall but Atunes improves his position.
Atunes scores with a shot to the side of LeBeau's head.
Atunes lands a right hand that snaps the head of LeBeau backwards.
LeBeau is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
LeBeau looking to slow down the pace here.
LeBeau takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Atunes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby LeBeau'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Atunes throws out a powerful jab.
LeBeau is rocked!
LeBeau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atunes.
As Atunes backs off LeBeau throws a huge counter combo but Atunes manages to avoid it all.
LeBeau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Atunes.
LeBeau ducks under a wild hook from Atunes.
LeBeau unleashes a big counter combination but Atunes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
LeBeau wants to clinch
and Atunes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
LeBeau is still on wobbly legs! Can Atunes finish him?
Atunes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
LeBeau seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes swings for the body but LeBeau moves out of range.
LeBeau keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Atunes.
Antonio Atunes is winning the standup battle so far.
Atunes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
LeBeau let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Atunes misses with a wild body shot.
LeBeau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes throws a jab but it's blocked by LeBeau.
A left lands for Atunes.
LeBeau tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Atunes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Atunes looks to score with a jab to the body but LeBeau is just out of range.
LeBeau tries to keep at a distance but Atunes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Atunes lands a hook that snaps the head of LeBeau backwards.
Atunes stalling the fight.
Atunes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Atunes misses.
Atunes misses with an uppercut.
Atunes's jab looks to have found its range, popping LeBeau under the eye.
LeBeau moves in looking to clinch but Atunes pushes him off.
Antonio Atunes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atunes misses with a straight right.
Atunes takes the fight into the clinch.
Atunes cracks LeBeau with a nice body shot.
Atunes scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeBeau throws a punch but it's blocked by Atunes.
LeBeau working hard to break the clinch.
Atunes blocks an elbow strike from LeBeau.
LeBeau is trying to maintain a safe position but Atunes gets an underhook and turns LeBeau into the cage.
Atunes lands a nice shot to the body.
Atunes scores with a nice hook to the head.
LeBeau wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Atunes.
Atunes manages to break the clinch.
LeBeau rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Atunes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atunes misses with a straight right.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
LeBeau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Atunes scores with a jab to the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Atunes. Beautiful body shot.
Atunes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Atunes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck LeBeau on the side of the head.
Atunes throws a body shot but no joy.
LeBeau fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab from Atunes.
Atunes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
LeBeau has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Atunes looks to throw the jab but LeBeau is out of range.
LeBeau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot lands for Atunes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atunes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bobby LeBeau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LeBeau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atunes.
Atunes moves into the clinch.
LeBeau looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Antonio Atunes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
LeBeau tries to land knees in the clinch but Atunes avoids the damage to the body.
LeBeau looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
LeBeau is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Atunes is defending well for now.
LeBeau can't find room to land a body shot as Atunes controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Atunes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Atunes 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Atunes!
A victorious Antonio Atunes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Rodolfo (ranked 6686 p4p, 432 weight class) and Grizelda Pinkleshtein (ranked 6638 p4p, 430 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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280 lbs
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226 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Miguel Rodolfo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Grizelda Pinkleshtein!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodolfo throws out a loose jab but Pinkleshtein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodolfo wants to clinch.
Rodolfo has Pinkleshtein up against the cage in a clinch.
Rodolfo working aggressively here.
Rodolfo successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodolfo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pinkleshtein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Rodolfo is tightening it up a little... Pinkleshtein has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Pinkleshtein reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Pinkleshtein taps out! Nice BJJ there by Rodolfo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Miguel Rodolfo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karl Henriksen (ranked 1222 p4p, 149 weight class) and Kyle Lewis (ranked 1842 p4p, 215 weight class). Henriksen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is OST Vikings - If I Had a Heart. Lewis has chosen DMX - Slippin as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Karl Henriksen had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karl Henriksen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kyle Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lewis looks to land a right hand but Henriksen moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Henriksen misses the target.
Lewis has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Henriksen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lewis throws a series of punches but Henriksen avoids them all with ease.
Henriksen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lewis misses with a hook
and Henriksen counters with a stiff right hand.
Lewis swinging wildly here.
Lewis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Henriksen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lewis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lewis lands with a hook. Henriksen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lewis misses with an uppercut. Henriksen saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Henriksen misses the target.
Henriksen thows a body kick. Lewis tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Henriksen slips a jab from Lewis.
Lewis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Henriksen counters with a big head kick but Lewis shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henriksen is trying to control but can't.
Lewis is controlling the pace.
Henriksen trying to control here.
Henriksen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Henriksen is trying to keep Lewis in close.
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.
Henriksen wants to sweep but no luck.
Henriksen wants to hit a switch here but Lewis passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Henriksen there!
Henriksen working to try and regain half guard.
Lewis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Henriksen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lewis dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henriksen is working to get back to half guard.
Henriksen regains half guard.
Henriksen tries to roll over but Lewis keeps him under control.
Lewis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Henriksen moves into full guard.
Henriksen is pulling down on Lewis's head. It's preventing any offense from Lewis, at least for the moment.
That's four 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.
Henriksen pushes a forearm under Lewis's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Lewis is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Karl Henriksen!
After winning the bout, Karl Henriksen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Araki Kenjiro (ranked 2998 p4p, 327 weight class) and Marc Anthony (ranked 2450 p4p, 277 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Araki Kenjiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marc Anthony!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anthony moves out of range as Kenjiro throws a body kick.
A lazy body kick from Kenjiro
and Anthony counters with a left to the body.
Kenjiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Kenjiro tries to clinch
and Anthony counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters circling a little - Kenjiro finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kenjiro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anthony only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kenjiro closes the distance and clinches.
Kenjiro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anthony's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anthony is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Anthony avoids the elbow strike from Kenjiro, against the cage.
Kenjiro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kenjiro obliges.
Anthony working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenjiro lands a good knee to the midsection. Anthony won't want to take too many of those.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kenjiro throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anthony.
Kenjiro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anthony avoids it.
Kenjiro misses with a punch on the inside.
Kenjiro trying to land knees to the body.
Anthony looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kenjiro missing with knees to the body.
Anthony managing to block the knees to the body from Kenjiro.
Kenjiro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anthony.
Anthony throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Anthony breaks the clinch.
Anthony smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Anthony with a jab.
Kenjiro tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenjiro throws a head kick but Anthony moves out of range.
Kenjiro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Anthony appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Anthony thows a leg kick but Kenjiro checks it
and Kenjiro counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kenjiro.
Kenjiro utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anthony working hard to break the clinch.
Kenjiro working aggressively here.
Anthony breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kenjiro misses with the body kick
and Anthony counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Anthony.
It looks like Araki Kenjiro has been cut.
Anthony lands a big right hand that sends Kenjiro crashing to the mat! Anthony stays standing though and waves Kenjiro back to his feet!
Kenjiro is rocked!
Kenjiro ducks into an uppercut from Anthony and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marc Anthony!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mehmed Tasdemir (ranked 5522 p4p, 475 weight class) and Kyle Austin (ranked 3051 p4p, 319 weight class). Austin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Roy Jones. Jr - Can't be Touched. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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157 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mehmed Tasdemir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Austin!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Tasdemir sprawling to the canvas! Tasdemir rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Austin finish him?!
It looks like Mehmed Tasdemir has been cut.
Austin cracks Tasdemir with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Austin has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tasdemir to stand back up!
Tasdemir is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tasdemir is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oh Tasdemir is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Austin moves in close and cracks Tasdemir with a massive right hand! Tasdemir, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Austin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kyle Austin!
In his post fight interview, Kyle Austin started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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