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WCF WNF 4: Senior vs Montoya PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murilo Santos Riberio (ranked 6683 p4p, 584 weight class) and Jin Yi (ranked 6054 p4p, 546 weight class). Yi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Eye of the Tiger kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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192 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Murilo Santos Riberio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jin Yi!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos Riberio drives through and clinches with Yi against the cage.
Santos Riberio looking to throw knees to the head but Yi is blocking nicely.
Santos Riberio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Santos Riberio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Santos Riberio has Yi pushed against the cage.
Santos Riberio throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yi blocks it with crossed arms.
Santos Riberio misses with a knee to the head.
Yi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yi scores with a takedown into Santos Riberio's guard.
Yi stands up from Santos Riberio's guard - Yi perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yi dives in for a single leg takedown but Santos Riberio sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Santos Riberio clinches up with Yi and pushes him back against the cage.
Santos Riberio has Yi pressed against the cage, preventing Yi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Yi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Santos Riberio wants to stand back up but Yi manages to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yi controls the position.
Yi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Santos Riberio is trying to control Yi's posture but Yi avoids it.
Yi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santos Riberio keeps working.
Santos Riberio wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yi wants to control but Santos Riberio is keeping him busy.
Yi has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Yi tries a head kick but it misses.
Yi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Yi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The strikes coming from Yi are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Santos Riberio sneaks back into half guard.
Yi is trying to control. Santos Riberio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Santos Riberio sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yi stands up from half guard.
Yi dives in for a single leg takedown but Santos Riberio sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Santos Riberio was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yi.
Santos Riberio gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Murilo Santos Riberio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Yi.
Yi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yi tries to land knees in the clinch but Santos Riberio avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yi dives in for a single leg takedown but Santos Riberio sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Yi shoots in looking for a takedown. Santos Riberio tries to sprawl out of it but Yi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Santos Riberio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Santos Riberio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Santos Riberio gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Santos Riberio using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Our sources have told us that Santos Riberio has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Santos Riberio blocks an elbow strike from Yi.
Santos Riberio dodges an elbow strike from Yi.
Yi is trying to pull guard but Santos Riberio has him pressed against the cage.
Santos Riberio with an attempt at a knee that misses.
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 Murilo Santos Riberio will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Santos Riberio has Yi up against the cage in a clinch.
Santos Riberio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yi avoids it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Santos Riberio throws an elbow but misses.
Yi tries to pull guard but Santos Riberio won't allow it.
Santos Riberio misses with an elbow strike.
Yi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Santos Riberio looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yi has had enough of the clinch but Santos Riberio keeps him there for the moment.
Santos Riberio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Santos Riberio as he avoids it easily.
Murilo Santos Riberio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Yi.
Yi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Santos Riberio is looking for a sweep. Yi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos Riberio trying to hold on to Yi's head to control him but Yi postures up.
Yi stops Santos Riberio from getting back to his feet.
Santos Riberio controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Yi stands up out of the half guard.
Yi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Yi trying to control from half guard but Santos Riberio is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yi passes into side control, despite Santos Riberio's attempt to control the position.
Yi prevents Santos Riberio from escaping the position.
Santos Riberio is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Yi off and has taken his back!
Yi tries to break free.
Santos Riberio really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Yi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos Riberio has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Santos Riberio has the hooks in. Yi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Santos Riberio controls the action.
Santos Riberio is not going to allow Yi to sit and survive in this position.
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.
Santos Riberio controls the action.
Yi can't escape the position.
Santos Riberio tries to keep control of the position but Yi is staying busy.
Yi turns into Santos Riberio and is now in his guard.
Yi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Yi gets to his feet. Santos Riberio looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos Riberio clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murilo Santos Riberio dominated that second round.
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!
Santos Riberio clinches.
Yi is looking for a takedown.
Santos Riberio is struggling to control the position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Yi tries to stall but Santos Riberio uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Santos Riberio manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Santos Riberio is trying to defend but Yi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Santos Riberio is looking to control Yi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Santos Riberio avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yi stops Santos Riberio from getting back to his feet.
Santos Riberio is trying to control but can't.
Yi stops Santos Riberio from getting back to his feet.
Santos Riberio wants to control but Yi is keeping busy.
Santos Riberio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yi pulls his head out easily.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Santos Riberio is defending against the submission attempts here by Yi.
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.
Yi is trying to control the action in half guard but Santos Riberio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Santos Riberio wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Santos Riberio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murilo Santos Riberio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Santos Riberio, pushing him back against the cage.
Yi is trying to pull guard but Santos Riberio turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murilo Santos Riberio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yi shoots in but Santos Riberio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Murilo Santos Riberio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Yi.
Santos Riberio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Santos Riberio as he avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Santos Riberio as Yi shoots in.
Yi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Santos Riberio gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Santos Riberio trying to control the position here.
Santos Riberio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos Riberio looking to control.
Santos Riberio pulls Yi in to control the position.
Yi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Santos Riberio's guard.
Yi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Santos Riberio pulls Yi in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jin Yi.
I think Santos Riberio 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Murilo Santos Riberio!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lars Wagner (ranked 7070 p4p, 581 weight class) and Islam Makhacevov (ranked 24655 p4p, 649 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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186 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Intelligent |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lars Wagner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 12 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Islam Makhacevov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wagner instigates a clinch.
Wagner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Makhacevov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wagner after a bit of a struggle.
Makhacevov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wagner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Makhacevov looking for a takedown.
Lars Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islam Makhacevov.
Makhacevov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wagner after a bit of a struggle.
Wagner is pressed up against the cage. Makhacevov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wagner down to the mat. Wagner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wagner closes the distance and pushes Makhacevov back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhacevov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wagner prevents it.
Wagner breaks the clinch.
Makhacevov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wagner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner digs a good hook to Makhacevov's body.
Wagner cracks Makhacevov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wagner, as that shot connected.
Wagner rushes Makhacevov and presses him up against the cage.
Makhacevov tries for a takedown but Wagner manages to get underhooks.
Wagner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wagner stops a takedown attempt from Makhacevov.
Makhacevov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wagner after a bit of a struggle.
Makhacevov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wagner pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner pulls guard successfully.
Makhacevov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wagner's head.
Makhacevov looking to pass the guard.
Wagner wants to get back to his feet but Makhacevov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wagner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wagner tries to get out of the position.
Wagner is pulling down on Makhacevov's head to control his posture.
Makhacevov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wagner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Makhacevov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhacevov wants to control from the top but Wagner keeps moving.
Wagner has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Makhacevov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Makhacevov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wagner clinches up against the cage.
Makhacevov goes for a takedown attempt but Wagner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wagner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wagner moves into the clinch successfully.
Makhacevov goes for a takedown attempt but Wagner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wagner moves into range and clinches up with Makhacevov.
Wagner pulls guard effortlessly.
Wagner wants to stand and escape but Makhacevov is having none of it.
Makhacevov trying to control the position from guard on top but Wagner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makhacevov stops Wagner from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makhacevov trying to control the position from guard on top but Wagner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wagner wants to stand up but Makhacevov is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Wagner dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Makhacevov is defended easily by Wagner.
Wagner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Makhacevov is working for takedown but Wagner is calmly controlling the position for now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wagner.
Makhacevov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wagner is defending well.
Lars Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islam Makhacevov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner manages to break the clinch.
Wagner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wagner gets underhooks to prevent Makhacevov's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhacevov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wagner after a bit of a struggle.
Wagner tries to land knees in the clinch but Makhacevov avoids the damage to the body.
Wagner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wagner closes the distance and pushes Makhacevov back into the cage.
Makhacevov tries for a takedown but Wagner manages to get underhooks.
Wagner is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wagner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Makhacevov with a poor takedown
and Wagner counters with a left to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wagner moves into range and clinches up with Makhacevov.
Wagner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner is pressed up against the cage. Makhacevov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wagner down to the mat. Wagner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lars Wagner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Makhacevov shoots in looking for a takedown. Wagner tries to sprawl out of it but Makhacevov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wagner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Makhacevov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wagner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Makhacevov is breathing heavily.
Makhacevov gets tackled into the cage by Wagner. Wagner maintains the clinch.
Wagner gets underhooks to prevent Makhacevov's takedown attempt.
Wagner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wagner effectively controlling the action here.
Wagner breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner throws a one two combo.
Wagner lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wagner clinches up against the cage.
Makhacevov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wagner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lars Wagner is winning the standup battle so far.
Wagner lands with a nice combination. Makhacevov backs away looking to recover.
Wagner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wagner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Makhacevov dives in and grabs Wagner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wagner pushes down on Makhacevov's head and hops out.
Wagner lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wagner rushes Makhacevov and presses him up against the cage.
Lars Wagner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Makhacevov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wagner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Makhacevov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wagner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wagner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wagner closes the distance and clinches.
Wagner holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Makhacevov lands a takedown into guard.
Wagner manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Wagner dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Wagner jabs Makhacevov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Makhacevov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wagner looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wagner sneaks out the side door and pushes Makhacevov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wagner.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wagner closes the distance and clinches.
Makhacevov has Wagner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wagner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wagner breaks the clinch.
Wagner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wagner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wagner stops a takedown attempt from Makhacevov.
Wagner prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lars Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islam Makhacevov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhacevov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wagner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Makhacevov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wagner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wagner sizes up Makhacevov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Makhacevov tries to keep at a distance but Wagner has taken the fight into the clinch.
Makhacevov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Makhacevov has Wagner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wagner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Makhacevov tries to score a body lock takedown but Wagner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Makhacevov looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wagner is leaning against Makhacevov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wagner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wagner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Makhacevov, pushing him back against the cage.
Wagner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makhacevov can do to turn this around?
Wagner is working Makhacevov over against the cage.
Wagner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wagner is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Makhacevov wants a takedown but no success here.
A short left from Wagner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Wagner.
Wagner tries to score a body lock takedown but Makhacevov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wagner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wagner's corner calls for a 1-2. Wagner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Makhacevov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wagner is trying to stand up here but Makhacevov is controlling him well.
Wagner controlling the position for now.
Makhacevov is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wagner manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wagner rushes Makhacevov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wagner breaks from the clinch.
Wagner moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wagner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wagner forces Makhacevov back against the cage and clinches.
Makhacevov wants to take the fight to the mat but Wagner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wagner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Islam Makhacevov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lars Wagner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Makhacevov trying to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lars Wagner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wagner 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Wagner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rammsie Hartmann (ranked 3228 p4p, 372 weight class) and Jaakko Mattonen (ranked 4377 p4p, 462 weight class). Rammsie Hartmann has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rammsie Hartmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaakko Mattonen!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mattonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hartmann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mattonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hartmann shoots in and gets a takedown into Mattonen's guard.
Hartmann preventing the sweep.
Hartmann prevents Mattonen from getting back to his feet.
Mattonen 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.
Hartmann throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mattonen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mattonen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hartmann manages to get himself to full guard.
Mattonen looking to sit in guard and control but Hartmann gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mattonen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mattonen being controlled here, momentarily.
Mattonen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Räkänokkien luola. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hartmann knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mattonen on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartmann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mattonen is keeping the position for now.
Mattonen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mattonen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Mattonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hartmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mattonen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hartmann keeping moving, preventing Mattonen from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mattonen won't allow Hartmann to sweep him here.
Hartmann managing to control the position.
Hartmann is looking to stand up but Mattonen isn't so interested in that idea.
Mattonen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hartmann looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hartmann looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hartmann!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mattonen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hartmann wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mattonen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hartmann sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mattonen defending well though.
Mattonen trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mattonen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hartmann's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hartmann's back!
Mattonen misses with a punch to the head.
Mattonen trying to control.
I really don't envy Hartmann right now.
Mattonen is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Hartmann's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hartmann staying busy and making it hard for Mattonen to control.
Mattonen working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Mattonen thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Mattonen is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A lull in the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaakko Mattonen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A punch lands to the side of Mattonen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mattonen misses with a body kick.
Rammsie Hartmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hartmann throws a hook but Mattonen blocks it.
Mattonen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Jaakko Mattonen has been cut.
Mattonen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mattonen is rocked!
Mattonen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mattonen is still on wobbly legs! Can Hartmann finish him?
Mattonen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hartmann wants to get back to his feet.
Mattonen stalling away here and it's allowed Hartmann to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hartmann is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mattonen seems to have recovered his senses.
Jaakko Mattonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mattonen is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mattonen preventing the sweep.
Hartmann wants to stand and escape but Mattonen is having none of it.
Hartmann trying to control the position.
Hartmann wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mattonen stands and throws Hartmann's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mattonen is looking to take a break and control but Hartmann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mattonen is staying tight to Hartmann's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Mattonen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hartmann knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mattonen working the strikes but Hartmann uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mattonen is looking to take a break and control but Hartmann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hartmann is trying to control but can't.
Mattonen is taking a breather. Hartmann 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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mattonen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hartmann tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mattonen is in Hartmann's guard.
Hartmann really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mattonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hartmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hartmann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mattonen manages to get himself to full guard.
Hartmann will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hartmann slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hartmann distracts Mattonen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hartmann trying to control but Mattonen is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mattonen is on top in guard.
Mattonen advances to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mattonen blocks the strikes from Hartmann.
Mattonen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rammsie Hartmann will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jaakko Mattonen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hartmann closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mattonen struggling a bit here.
Mattonen is trying to buck Hartmann off.
Hartmann has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mattonen!
Mattonen is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartmann with shots to the head and body - Mattonen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hartmann drops a big elbow. That's hurt Mattonen! More shots from Hartmann and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rammsie Hartmann!
Rammsie Hartmann thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mathieu Sansoucy (ranked 6627 p4p, 577 weight class) and Fighter For Money (ranked 24934 p4p, 666 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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205 lbs
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193 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mathieu Sansoucy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fighter For Money!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
For Money dips to his left and cracks Sansoucy with an uppercut!
For Money tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
For Money scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sansoucy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces For Money back to the cage. Sansoucy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
For Money misses with a few strikes there.
Sansoucy tries to bum rush For Money with a series of wild strikes but For Money uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sansoucy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sansoucy trying to control the position but For Money is working away.
Sansoucy decides to stand back up.
Mathieu Sansoucy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sansoucy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sansoucy misses with a wild combination.
For Money lands a left and a right that send Sansoucy crashing to the mat, dazed. For Money thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Sansoucy is rocked!
It looks like Mathieu Sansoucy has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sansoucy walks straight into a right hand from For Money - that's dropped him! For Money jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Sansoucy from any more punishment! Sansoucy complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Fighter For Money!
During a confident post fight interview, Fighter For Money thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luciano Piccio (ranked 25014 p4p, 537 weight class) and Randy Marsh (ranked 25300 p4p, 529 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Randy Marsh enters the cage!
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163 lbs
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155 lbs
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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
1 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Luciano Piccio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randy Marsh!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piccio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marsh.
A head kick by Marsh misses
so Piccio counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Piccio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Marsh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Piccio distracts Marsh with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Piccio slips nicely into half guard.
Piccio tries to stand and escape but Marsh is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsh looking for submissions off his back.
Marsh is trying to stand back up but Piccio is controlling him
Piccio tries to stand but can't do so whilst Marsh controls his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piccio landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Piccio wants to stand up but Marsh manages to regain full guard.
Marsh has momentary wrist control but Piccio slips an elbow through the middle.
Piccio knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marsh on the ground.
Piccio controls from within his opponent's guard.
Marsh is trying to control the position but Piccio postures up.
Marsh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Piccio lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Piccio keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Marsh's head.
Marsh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Piccio landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piccio lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Piccio stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Marsh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Piccio swivels and escapes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Piccio.
Marsh goes for a double leg but Piccio avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Piccio continues to drive forward.
Piccio seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Luciano Piccio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Marsh.
Piccio lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Marsh backs up against the cage.
Piccio decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Piccio lands a nice short elbow.
Piccio stands up and beckons Marsh to join him on the feet.
Marsh wants to clinch but Piccio slips to the side
and Piccio counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Piccio working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsh trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Piccio lands a couple of digs.
Piccio is posturing up here but Marsh has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Piccio tries to roll out but it's too tight and Piccio has to tap! Slick submission there by Marsh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Randy Marsh!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Lors (ranked 3977 p4p, 442 weight class) and Kobe Covington (ranked 7118 p4p, 601 weight class). Lors comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman. Covington has chosen Starboy as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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177 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chuck Lors!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kobe Covington!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lors fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Covington on the side of the head.
Covington shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lors manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lors definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Covington wants to control from the top but Lors keeps moving.
Covington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lors is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Covington accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Covington seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Covington wants to control from the top but Lors keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Covington drops back looking for a leg! Lors is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lors manages to kick Covington off! Covington jumps back into Lors's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Covington looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lors swinging wildly here.
Lors throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Covington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lors.
Covington throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lors was covering up waiting for the punch and Covington finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Covington won't allow Lors to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Covington scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Covington controls from within his opponent's guard.
Covington trying to control the position from guard on top but Lors is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lors is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Covington dives into side control.
Covington works to advance to full mount. Lors defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Lors is squirming around, avoiding Covington's attempts to control the action.
Covington is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lors is surviving well by controlling Covington's body position as best he can.
Covington tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lors is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Covington is landing with some decent strikes but Lors is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lors tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lors tries to buck Covington off but he can't manage it.
Covington trying to control but Lors is having none of it.
Covington controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kobe Covington dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Lors darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lors misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kobe Covington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Covington takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lors just misses with a punch to the body.
Lors gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Covington to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Covington tries to free his leg and advance position but Lors is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Covington stopping the sweep attempt from Lors.
Covington trying to control but Lors is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Covington looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Covington won't allow Lors to sweep him here.
Covington slips nicely into half guard.
Lors is refusing to be controlled, as Covington sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Covington is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lors sees it coming and defends easily.
Lors is trying to maintain the position but Covington is very close to passing his half guard.
Lors on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lors tries to get out of the position.
Still in half guard, Covington seems content to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Covington drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lors is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Covington asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Lors tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Covington controlling from the full mount.
Lors is trying desperately to improve position.
Covington controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four 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.
Lors is wriggling around trying to escape.
Covington controlling his opponent.
Kobe Covington has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Covington's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Covington looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kobe Covington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Covington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lors.
Covington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lors gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Covington to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Covington is pushing down on Lors's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lors is fighting to maintain full guard but Covington has managed to sneak the leg through.
Covington slips a nice elbow through Lors's hands, connecting with Lors's forehead.
Lors trying to hold on to Covington's head to control him but Covington postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lors tries to roll over but Covington keeps him under control.
Covington is keen to just control but Lors is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Covington prevents Lors from improving his position.
Covington is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lors tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Covington has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Covington tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Covington is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lors can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Covington tries to control but Lors wriggling away.
Covington sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lors is trying to stand.
Covington wants to control the pace but Lors is squirming around nicely.
Covington might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lors haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Covington lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Covington tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lors is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Lors tries to reverse the position but Covington maintains control.
Covington looking for a guillotine from mount but Lors is having none of it.
Lors tries to control the position but Covington now has his back.
Lors knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Covington on the ground.
Lors just trying to survive but Covington is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lors is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Covington.
Chuck Lors has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kobe Covington is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lors trying to get back to his feet but Covington is in full control for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kobe Covington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Covington winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kobe Covington!
Kobe Covington very nearly forgot to thank KO GEAR amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rashid Khan (ranked 4115 p4p, 196 weight class) and Alessio Da Santiago (ranked 7546 p4p, 276 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
142 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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175 cm
24
144 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rashid Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alessio Da Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Santiago tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alessio Da Santiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khan looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Santiago is just out of range.
Da Santiago tries to clinch up but Khan circles away and keeps his distance.
Khan throws a lazy right hand but Da Santiago sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Da Santiago is looking to clinch but Khan is avoiding it.
Khan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Da Santiago throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Da Santiago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Da Santiago shoots in and drives through. Khan sprawls well.
Khan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Khan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khan lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan lands a jab-cross combination.
Khan misses with a double jab.
Da Santiago tries to score a power double leg takedown but Khan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Da Santiago somewhat.
Khan lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. Da Santiago does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khan swings for the body but Da Santiago moves out of range.
Khan's corner calls for a 1-2. Khan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Khan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Da Santiago.
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!
Khan looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Santiago is just out of range.
Da Santiago will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rashid Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alessio Da Santiago.
Da Santiago shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Khan as he avoids it easily.
Da Santiago takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Da Santiago fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. Da Santiago does a little dance to reset his feet.
Da Santiago moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Da Santiago avoids the body shot from Khan.
Khan throws a hook but Da Santiago blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Khan misses the target.
Khan misses the jab.
A left lands for Khan.
Da Santiago throws a body punch but Khan moves out of range.
Khan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Da Santiago.
Khan misses with a wild body shot.
We've been told by Khan's head coaches at Bad Education that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Khan stuffs the takedown.
Khan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Da Santiago changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Khan tries to avoid it but Da Santiago manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Khan to the ground. Khan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Da Santiago feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Santiago throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Khan looking for a sweep. Not yet Khan, not yet.
Da Santiago passes into half guard.
Da Santiago is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Khan is just riding it out for now. Da Santiago eventually gives up the hold.
Da Santiago wants to pass to mount but Khan is defending the position.
Da Santiago is keen to just control but Khan is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashid Khan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Khan stalks Da Santiago and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Da Santiago's face. Da Santiago staggers backwards, shaken.
Khan works the jab nicely.
Da Santiago shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Khan defends it nicely.
Da Santiago darts in trying to clinch
and Khan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan thuds a left hand into Da Santiago's body.
Khan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Khan wants it to stay on the feet.
A quick step to the side and Khan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Santiago staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Khan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Da Santiago.
Rashid Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alessio Da Santiago.
Da Santiago is looking to clinch.
Khan throws out a powerful jab.
A slow jab from Khan misses its intended target.
Khan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Da Santiago looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Da Santiago takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Khan scores with a shot to the body.
Khan lands a slapping body shot.
Khan misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Santiago forces Khan back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Khan on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Santiago tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Khan smiles and moves away.
Khan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Khan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Da Santiago has his takedown stuffed
and Khan counters with a nice body shot.
Da Santiago wants to clinch up but Khan keeps it at a distance.
Khan lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Da Santiago was well out of range. Poor timing from Khan.
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khan lands the left hand.
Khan lands a jab.
Khan is looking to wear down Da Santiago with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Da Santiago avoids the body shot from Khan.
As Khan backs off Da Santiago throws a huge counter combo but Khan manages to avoid it all.
Da Santiago tries to close the distance and clinch up but Khan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Khan looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Santiago is just out of range.
Khan lands with a hook. Da Santiago tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Khan looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Santiago is just out of range.
Khan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Da Santiago can do to turn this around?
Da Santiago shoots in for a takedown but Khan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Khan throwing a counter right hand but Da Santiago manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Santiago dives in and grabs Khan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Khan pushes down on Da Santiago's head and hops out.
Da Santiago blocks a jab.
Da Santiago looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Khan is fending him off so far but Da Santiago persists. Nope, Khan circles away and we're back to standing.
Khan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Da Santiago was well out of range. Poor timing from Khan.
Da Santiago is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Khan loads up on a big right hand but Da Santiago slips the punch.
Khan throws a body punch but Da Santiago moves out of range.
Khan swats away the attempt to clinch by Da Santiago.
Khan is looking to counter punch.
Some wild striking there from Khan.
Rashid Khan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Da Santiago fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Khan, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashid Khan dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Da Santiago.
Da Santiago dives in and grabs Khan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Khan pushes down on Da Santiago's head and hops out.
Da Santiago tries to clinch but Khan moves out of range.
Da Santiago shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Khan sprawls well. Khan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Da Santiago gets slowly back to his feet.
Khan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rashid Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alessio Da Santiago.
Khan misses with a two punch combination.
Da Santiago looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan misses the shot to the body.
Khan keeps the fight on the outside.
Khan takes a swing at Da Santiago's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Santiago shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Khan but Khan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Khan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Khan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Da Santiago.
Da Santiago wants to clinch up but Khan keeps it at a distance.
Khan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Da Santiago avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khan misses with a wild body shot.
Da Santiago tries to counter by closing the distance.
Khan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Da Santiago.
Khan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Da Santiago was well out of range. Poor timing from Khan.
Rashid Khan is winning the standup battle so far.
Da Santiago shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Khan sprawls well. Khan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Da Santiago gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan connects with a body shot.
Khan lands the left hand.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Santiago moves away.
Alessio Da Santiago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Da Santiago fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Khan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Da Santiago was well out of range. Poor timing from Khan.
Da Santiago displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khan throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khan looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Santiago is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Santiago ducks under a wild hook from Khan.
Da Santiago fails to land the takedown.
Da Santiago tries to clinch but Khan is having none of it.
Alessio Da Santiago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Da Santiago avoids the body shot from Khan.
Khan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Khan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Da Santiago ducks under a wild hook from Khan.
Da Santiago gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Khan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Da Santiago manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. Da Santiago does a little dance to reset his feet.
Da Santiago is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Khan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Khan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rashid Khan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Da Santiago takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Da Santiago closes the distance looking to clinch
and Khan counters with a one-two to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rashid Khan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Khan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:25
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rashid Khan!
Rashid Khan gave a mention to Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyrell Jackson (ranked 1963 p4p, 217 weight class) and Justin Purcell (ranked 3445 p4p, 323 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by The World is Yours. Tyrell Jackson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyrell Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Purcell!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Purcell, pushing him back against the cage.
Purcell misses with a body punch.
Jackson is trying to trip Purcell. He has hold of a leg but Purcell is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jackson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Purcell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
Purcell throws an elbow that misses. Jackson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Purcell's guard. Nice move by Jackson!
Jackson controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson stands up and waves to Purcell to follow him.
Purcell throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Purcell explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Purcell moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Purcell has double underhooks.
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Purcell misses its intended target.
Jackson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Purcell looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Purcell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Justin Purcell has been cut.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Purcell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Purcell instigates a clinch.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Purcell.
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Purcell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Jab, jab by Purcell - just one landing.
Jackson moves out of range as Purcell throws a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Purcell throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to circle away but Purcell has him pinned against the cage.
Knees to the body from Purcell.
Purcell lands a good knee to the midsection. Jackson won't want to take too many of those.
Purcell tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Purcell back against the cage.
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Purcell scores with a push kick.
Purcell cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
Purcell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jackson throws a big counter combination but Purcell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Purcell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Purcell.
Purcell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Purcell.
An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Purcell tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Purcell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Purcell throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Purcell cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Purcell has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jackson slips a straight right by Purcell.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jackson slips a jab from Purcell.
Jackson is looking for a counter combo.
Purcell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Purcell. Purcell obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice uppercut there from Purcell.
Purcell throws a wild body kick that Jackson sees coming a mile off.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Purcell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
Jackson has Purcell pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Purcell won't allow it.
I was talking to Jackson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jackson misses with a combination
letting Purcell counter with a right hand.
Purcell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Purcell throws a right hand that misses
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Purcell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Purcell moves out of range of the body kick.
Purcell throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Purcell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Purcell throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Justin Purcell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Purcell as he connects with a hook.
A lazy body kick from Jackson
letting Purcell counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Purcell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Purcell's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Purcell misses with an uppercut
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
Purcell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Purcell throws a push kick but Jackson slaps the foot to one side.
Purcell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Purcell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson slips a straight right by Purcell.
Jackson feinted with a counter takedown.
Purcell scores with a kick to the body.
Jackson slips a jab from Purcell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Purcell jabs Jackson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jackson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Purcell misses with a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jackson moves out of range as Purcell strikes.
It looked like Jackson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Purcell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands.
Purcell slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Purcell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Purcell lands with a kick to the temple. Jackson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Purcell moves out of range as Jackson throws a body kick.
Jackson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jackson defending well as Purcell loads up on a big left hand.
Purcell scores with a spinning back kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Purcell tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Purcell lands a knee to the body.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Purcell has the dominant position.
Purcell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Purcell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tyrell Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Purcell misses its intended target.
Nice shot lands for Purcell.
Purcell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson slips a jab from Purcell.
Purcell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jackson on the side of the head.
Purcell throws a nice head kick!
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jackson pushes Purcell up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Purcell checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Purcell.
As Purcell looks to move away, Jackson throws a big counter combo but Purcell just gets out of the way.
Purcell looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Jackson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Purcell lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head.
Purcell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jackson!
Purcell lands with a kick to the ribs.
Purcell slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jackson throws a big counter combination but Purcell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Purcell.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jackson.
Purcell swings widly with a right hand
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A solid body kick from Purcell.
Donk. Purcell catches Jackson right on the button with a cross.
Jackson defending well as Purcell loads up on a big left hand.
Purcell looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
As Purcell looks to move away, Jackson throws a big counter combo but Purcell just gets out of the way.
Purcell thuds his shin into the meat of Jackson's side.
Purcell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jackson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Purcell to score with a decent uppercut.
Jackson looks to land a combination. Purcell sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Purcell misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Purcell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Justin Purcell'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. And we move into the final round!
Purcell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.
Jackson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Purcell tries to clinch up.
Jackson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Purcell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Purcell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Purcell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Purcell. That snapped Jackson's head back.
Purcell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Purcell scores with a nice body kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Purcell is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jackson looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Purcell.
Purcell tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson tries to break free but Purcell pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Purcell won't allow it.
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Purcell tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson gets a clinch.
Purcell misses with a body punch.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson throws a push kick but Purcell slaps the foot to one side.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Purcell throws out the jab.
Jackson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Purcell. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Purcell just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Purcell defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Purcell scores with a nice head shot.
Purcell misses with a looping left.
A cross from Purcell lands.
Jackson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Purcell throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Purcell tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Purcell drops back down to his feet.
Purcell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Purcell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Purcell misses with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Purcell to score with a decent uppercut.
Purcell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Purcell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Purcell lands a head kick!
Purcell misses with a hook.
Tyrell Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Purcell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Purcell.
Purcell throws the kick towards the body but Jackson avoids it.
Purcell throws a nice head kick!
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Purcell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Purcell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson throws a big counter combination but Purcell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A jab from Purcell does it's job there.
Purcell connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.
Jackson has Purcell up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Purcell has him pressed against the cage.
Purcell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Purcell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Purcell ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Purcell connects with a high kick.
Purcell gets tackled into the cage by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.
Purcell blocking some punches.
Justin Purcell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Purcell blocks it with crossed arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Purcell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Purcell winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Purcell!
Our winner, Justin Purcell, 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 Sitichai Silachai (ranked 4325 p4p, 395 weight class) and Jackmerius Tacktheritrix (ranked 3982 p4p, 378 weight class). Jackmerius Tacktheritrix has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
5 - 2 - 1 |
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Sitichai Silachai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackmerius Tacktheritrix!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silachai throws a sloppy head kick and Tacktheritrix moves out of range easily.
Tacktheritrix blocks a head kick by Silachai.
Tacktheritrix takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Jackmerius Tacktheritrix has been cut.
Silachai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silachai misses with a series of wild punches.
Silachai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tacktheritrix connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tacktheritrix connects with the punch.
Silachai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Silachai throws a head kick that misses
and Tacktheritrix counters with a straight that turns Silachai's legs to rubber! Tacktheritrix pushes forward with more strikes and Silachai goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackmerius Tacktheritrix!
A victorious Jackmerius Tacktheritrix 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Sou Senior (ranked 3178 p4p, 308 weight class) and Inigo Montoya (ranked 2795 p4p, 275 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sou Senior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Inigo Montoya!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Senior waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Montoya.
Montoya throws a body kick that misses.
Senior is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Montoya.
It seemed like Montoya was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Senior has managed to clinch.
Senior misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Senior fails to land.
I was talking to Senior's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The referee is keeping an eye on Montoya - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Montoya stalling against the cage.
Montoya can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montoya's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Senior misses with a hook to the ribs.
Senior misses with a body punch.
Senior misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Senior tries a body shot but Montoya blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Senior.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Senior.
Montoya's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Senior has a couple of punches blocked by Montoya.
Senior tries to work over Montoya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Senior misses with a short punch on the inside.
Senior has a couple of punches blocked by Montoya.
Senior fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Montoya working hard to break the clinch.
Senior throws a punch but it's blocked by Montoya.
Montoya taking a breather.
Senior has a couple of punches blocked by Montoya.
Senior tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Senior misses with some punches.
Senior scores with a nice hook to the head.
Montoya stalling.
Senior misses with some punches.
Senior misses with a short punch on the inside.
Senior working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Senior misses with a punch on the inside.
Senior misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Senior doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Montoya.
Senior tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Montoya's elbow.
Senior swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Senior on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Senior as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montoya blocks an uppercut.
Senior scores with a shot to the side of Montoya's head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Montoya.
A head punch on the inside from Senior fails to land.
Senior's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Senior.
Montoya prevents a body shot from Senior.
Senior swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Senior misses with a hook from the clinch.
Montoya looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Senior.
Senior misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Senior.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Senior lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Montoya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Senior tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Senior misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Senior struggles to land a body shot inside as Montoya controls his hands.
Senior misses with the head strike.
Montoya blocking some punches.
Montoya prevents a body shot from Senior.
Senior swings wildly with an uppercut but Montoya uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Senior.
Senior swings wildly with an uppercut but Montoya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Senior tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Montoya's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sou Senior dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Senior tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Montoya paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Senior works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Senior swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Montoya counters with a nice uppercut.
Montoya throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Senior tries to clinch up.
Senior rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Montoya counters with a nice uppercut.
Montoya circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice side step and Montoya releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Senior is pawing at Montoya, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Montoya's nose. Montoya is badly hurt! Senior pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Montoya tries desperately to hold on but Senior is relentless in his assault! As Montoya receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Senior away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sou Senior!
A pretty intense looking Sou Senior took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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