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IP XVI: Luna Dolus PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clyde Dimitri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradock Lao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
2 - 1 - 1 |
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209 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined |
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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
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clyde Dimitri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bradock Lao!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dimitri misses with a looping left.
Dimitri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lao doesn't seem bothered though.
Lao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dimitri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dimitri wants to slow Lao down by chopping away at his legs.
Dimitri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lao manages to avoid it.
Lao throws a nice looking combination but Dimitri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dimitri throws a jab but it's blocked by Lao.
Nice uppercut there from Dimitri.
Dimitri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lao counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dimitri's guard now.
Dimitri tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lao controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lao gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dimitri misses with a hook
and Lao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dimitri motions for Lao to come forward. Dimitri throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dimitri throws a sloppy body shot
and Lao counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lao is controlling the pace.
Lao's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lao postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Dimitri to stand up.
Lao has a takedown stuffed.
Lao throws a series of punches but Dimitri avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dimitri scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lao in his tracks.
Lao closes the distance and clinches up with Dimitri, looking for a takedown. Lao pushes Dimitri against the cage but Dimitri circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dimitri looks to land a right hand but Lao moved out of range.
Lao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dimitri as he avoids it easily.
Clyde Dimitri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradock Lao.
Dimitri scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lao fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dimitri misses with a leg kick.
Dimitri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dimitri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dimitri lands a leg kick that knocks Lao off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimitri catches Lao with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dimitri throws a hook but Lao avoids it easily.
Lao wants to clinch
and Dimitri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lao looks gassed!
Lao takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dimitri leaves Lao with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lao shoots in looking for a takedown but Dimitri manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lao's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dimitri.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dimitri scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dimitri keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dimitri is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dimitri lands with a right hand.
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 Clyde Dimitri will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lao walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dimitri.
Lao fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lao changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dimitri tries to avoid it but Lao manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dimitri to the ground. Dimitri escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lao checks a leg kick.
Bradock Lao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lao moves out of range as Dimitri throws a body kick.
Dimitri feints and then cracks Lao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lao down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dimitri.
Lao takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Clyde Dimitri is winning the standup battle so far.
Dimitri lunges at Lao with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lao's hand.
Lao is breathing heavily.
Dimitri catches Lao with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dimitri tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lao throws a head kick that misses
and Dimitri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimitri lands a body shot.
Dimitri lands a nice shot that snaps Lao's head back.
Jab from Dimitri.
Dimitri attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dimitri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clyde Dimitri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dimitri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lao.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dimitri.
Lao takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dimitri tests Lao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dimitri darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bradock Lao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dimitri throws a hook but Lao avoids it easily.
Dimitri is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A cross from Dimitri lands.
Lao fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dimitri avoids it really well and circles away.
Clyde Dimitri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradock Lao.
Dimitri swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lao.
Dimitri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab lands there for Dimitri.
Donk. Dimitri catches Lao right on the button with a cross.
Dimitri jabs at Lao's body.
Lao has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lao there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dimitri throws out a loose jab but Lao uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lao takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dimitri lands a jab to the nose.
Dimitri throws out a powerful jab.
Dimitri throws a jab but it's blocked by Lao.
Lao closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dimitri works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lao ducks under a wild hook from Dimitri.
Dimitri lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dimitri lands a jab to the head.
Dimitri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lao's calf.
Dimitri misses with an uppercut. Lao saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimitri feints and then cracks Lao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lao down.
Dimitri lands a jab to the nose.
Dimitri catches Lao with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dimitri scores with a hook to the body. Lao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dimitri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dimitri lands a head shot.
Dimitri feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Laos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dimitri scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Good leg kick by Dimitri there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dimitri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dimitri thumps Lao with a low kick.
Dimitri throws a front kick aimed at Lao's knee but Lao avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clyde Dimitri 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!
Lao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dimitri.
Lao walks into a stiff left hand from Dimitri.
Dimitri lands with an overhand left.
Dimitri getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dimitri lands with a cross.
Dimitri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dimitri cracks the inside of Lao's front leg.
A head kick by Lao misses
and Dimitri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lao drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lao shoots in but no luck this time.
Dimitri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dimitri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao walks into a jab.
Dimitri connects with a crisp jab.
Dimitri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dimitri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dimitri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dimitri moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lao fails to land the takedown.
Lao fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Clyde Dimitri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradock Lao.
Lao slips under a jab from Dimitri.
Dimitri tests Lao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Clyde Dimitri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimitri connects with a jab.
Dimitri connects with a body shot that sends Lao's belly button to the back.
Lao takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lao has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lao takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dimitri scores with the left hand. Lao knows he should have avoided that one.
Dimitri's corner calls for a 1-2. Dimitri obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dimitri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lao. That did some damage!
Lao walks into a jab.
A jab lands there for Dimitri.
Dimitri with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lao with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dimitri to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Dimitri.
Lao is rocked!
Lao shoots and misses
and Dimitri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lao is still on wobbly legs! Can Dimitri finish him?
A jab lands there for Dimitri.
Dimitri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dimitri throws a shot to the body.
Lao seems to have recovered his senses.
Dimitri attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dimitri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lao at a distance.
Nice cross by Dimitri.
Dimitri feints and then cracks Lao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lao down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimitri connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lao's hands.
Lao ducks right into an uppercut from Dimitri.
Nice sprawl there from Dimitri as Lao shoots in.
Dimitri scores with a push kick.
Dimitri digs a good body shot into Lao's ribs.
Dimitri lands a nice hook to Lao's body. Lao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dimitri lands a jab.
Dimitri uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lao has time to react.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dimitri digs a good hook to Lao's body.
Bradock Lao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lao's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dimitri cracks Lao with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clyde Dimitri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dimitri, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clyde Dimitri!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Harrington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Muller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Harrington has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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181 lbs
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167 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Harrington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Muller!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muller throws a head kick that misses.
Harrington darts in trying to clinch
and Muller counters with a big head kick but Harrington shrugs it off.
Muller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Muller has Harrington up against the cage in a clinch.
Muller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Harrington prevents the takedown attempt.
Harrington tries a knee to the head but Muller blocks it.
Muller avoiding damage as Harrington throws knees to the body.
Harrington trying to stall but Muller improves his position.
Muller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harrington tries to close the distance and clinch but Muller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Harrington.
Muller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dan Harrington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Muller.
Muller lands with a nice combination. Harrington backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Dan Harrington has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Muller.
Harrington misses with a head kick.
Harrington throws a head kick that misses.
Harrington tries to clinch up.
Harrington tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller scores with a takedown into Harrington's guard.
Muller stands up and waves to Harrington to follow him.
Muller looks gassed!
Harrington throws a sloppy head kick and Muller moves out of range easily.
Muller shoots in looking for a takedown. Harrington tries to sprawl out of it but Muller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harrington manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Harrington is looking to clinch but Muller is avoiding it.
Harrington tries to clinch there but Muller circles away.
Harrington throws a head kick that misses.
Muller looks to throw the jab but Harrington is out of range.
Harrington fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dan Harrington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrington throws a head kick that Muller semi-blocks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muller misses with a two punch combination.
Muller drives through and clinches with Harrington against the cage.
Harrington throws an elbow but it misses.
Muller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A knee to the head by Harrington.
Muller has had enough of the clinch but Harrington keeps him there for the moment.
Harrington unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Harrington working Muller over with knees to the body.
Harrington using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Harrington crunches a lovely knee into Muller's ribcage.
Muller takes a knee to the side of the body.
Harrington stalling against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harrington scores a nice knee to the body.
Muller tries to throw a body punch but Harrington avoids it by throwing Muller back against the cage.
Harrington will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Muller up against the cage.
Harrington trying to land knees to the body.
Muller fails to pull guard.
Harrington is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Muller is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrington lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Harrington landing knees to the head.
Muller blocks the elbow strike.
Harrington stalling the fight.
Harrington misses with a knee strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Harrington as Muller tries to tie him up.
Harrington throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Harrington tries a knee to the head but Muller blocks it.
Harrington gets underhooks to prevent Muller's takedown attempt.
Harrington is pressed up against the cage. Muller has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Harrington down to the mat. Harrington avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Harrington closes the distance and clinches.
Harrington lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Harrington leaning against his opponent.
Muller avoiding damage as Harrington throws knees to the body.
Muller is looking to break free of the clinch but Harrington has double underhooks.
Harrington lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Harrington throws an elbow that misses.
Harrington with a knee to the head.
Muller takes a knee right on the jaw!
Muller tries to pull guard but Harrington holds him up against the cage and eventually Muller drops back down to his feet.
Muller misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Harrington avoiding damage.
Harrington with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Muller has Harrington pressed against the cage.
Harrington throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Muller blocks it with crossed arms.
Harrington connects with a knee to the head.
Harrington trying to land knees to the body.
Muller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Harrington has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Muller looking to stall.
Harrington lands a nice knee to the body.
Harrington missing with knees to the body.
Harrington misses with a knee strike.
Harrington prevents a takedown attempt there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harrington putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Muller in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Harrington.
Muller tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Harrington smiles and moves away.
Harrington throws a lazy head kick
and Muller counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jake Muller will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dan Harrington's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Harrington moves to clinch but Muller breaks away
and Muller counters by moving into the clinch.
Harrington with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Harrington tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Harrington trying to land knees to the body.
Harrington prevents a takedown attempt there.
Muller tries to land knees in the clinch but Harrington avoids the damage to the body.
Muller jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Harrington walks away with a smile on his face. Muller gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Harrington throws a head kick but Muller moves out of range.
Harrington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Muller shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harrington as he jumps to the side.
Dan Harrington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Muller.
Harrington tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Muller counters by clinching up.
Harrington slowing the pace effectively.
Harrington trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harrington using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Muller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Harrington throws an elbow but it misses.
Harrington tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Muller avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrington looking to throw knees to the head but Muller is blocking nicely.
Harrington dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Muller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muller swats away the attempt to clinch by Harrington.
Harrington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harrington doesn't manage to clinch there - Muller circles away.
Harrington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Muller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Muller closes the distance and clinches up with Harrington, looking for a takedown. Muller pushes Harrington against the cage but Harrington circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Harrington wants to clinch
and Muller counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The referee is keeping an eye on Harrington - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Muller missing with knees to the body.
Harrington displaying some good clinch control by pressing Muller up against the cage.
Harrington lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Harrington connects with a nasty looking knee right to Muller's face.
Harrington with a knee to the head.
Muller can't break the clinch.
Harrington throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Muller blocks it with crossed arms.
Muller managing to block the knees to the body from Harrington.
Harrington with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Harrington is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Muller is keeping busy.
Harrington connects with a knee to the head.
Harrington tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Muller avoids it.
Harrington working Muller over with knees to the body.
Harrington throws a knee to the head but misses.
Harrington tries a knee to the head but Muller blocks it.
Nice elbow from Harrington.
Muller wants to break free but Harrington has control.
Muller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harrington lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Muller takes a knee right on the jaw!
Harrington trying to land knees to the body.
Harrington working Muller over with knees to the body.
Harrington's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrington lands an elbow that stopped Muller in his tracks for a moment.
Harrington is stalling here.
Muller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Harrington prevents a takedown attempt there.
Muller looking for a takedown.
Harrington leaning his opponent against the cage.
Harrington gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Harrington misses with a knee to the head.
Muller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Harrington pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Harrington throws an elbow but it misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Muller is trying to break the clinch but Harrington has him pressed against the cage.
Harrington missing with knees to the body.
Harrington tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
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.
Harrington lands a knee to the body.
Muller wants a takedown but no success here.
Muller looking for a takedown.
Harrington crunches a lovely knee into Muller's ribcage.
Harrington throws a knee to the head but misses.
Muller jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Harrington walks away with a smile on his face. Muller gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Harrington tries to clinch up.
Muller shoots for a double leg takedown but Harrington sprawls well. He's pushed Muller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Harrington throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A head kick from Harrington lands but Muller takes it in his stride.
Muller instigates a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Harrington.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Harrington just misses with a elbow thrown towards Muller's brow.
Harrington trying to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Muller obliges.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harrington stalling in the clinch but Muller improves position.
Muller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Harrington lands an elbow inside that Muller shrugs off.
Muller is looking to control Harrington's arms but Harrington gets an underhook and turns him. Now Muller has his back to the cage.
Muller takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Harrington dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dan Harrington's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Muller scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Harrington tries to buck Muller off but Muller is having none of it.
Muller is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Harrington has escaped the position, nice work there.
Harrington is looking to regain half guard here but Muller keeps moving and retains side control.
Muller trying to control the action but Harrington is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrington keeping his opponent close.
Muller trying to control the action but Harrington is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Harrington bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Jake Muller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Muller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Muller blocks a head kick by Harrington.
Whack! Harrington lands a heavy head kick that drops Muller. The ref tackles Harrington to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Muller was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Dan Harrington!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlo Gambino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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199 lbs
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210 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlo Gambino!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gambino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murphy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gambino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gambino checks a leg kick.
Murphy lands a high kick!
Murphy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Murphy tries to keep at a distance but Gambino has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murphy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Murphy can't break the clinch.
Murphy is trying to break free.
Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murphy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Gambino tries to clinch up.
Gambino swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gambino misses with a body kick.
Murphy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gambino tries to clinch up.
Gambino fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Murphy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Gambino tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Murphy counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambino scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gambino decides to stand and escape the position.
Gambino feints and as Murphy raises his hands in defense, Gambino changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gambino is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gambino gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambino throws a series of punches but Murphy avoids them all with ease.
Gambino connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murphy's hands.
Murphy avoids the head kick by Gambino.
A head kick misses from Murphy.
Gambino darts in and clinches Murphy up against the cage.
Murphy manages to break the clinch.
Murphy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gambino looks for the body kick but Murphy saw that one coming.
Murphy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gambino.
Murphy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murphy misses with a wild combination.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Gambino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy throws a combination that misses
and Gambino decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Murphy's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambino trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gambino looking to pass the guard.
Gambino looking to sit in guard and control but Murphy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gambino avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gambino is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Murphy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Murphy throws and elbow that misses. Gambino uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Murphy's guard. Nice move by Gambino!
Gambino 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlo Gambino dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Murphy misses with a double jab
and Gambino counters with a three punch combo that has Murphy backing up. Murphy nods at Gambino to acknowledge the strikes.
Gambino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murphy scores with a head kick. Gambino tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gambino walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Murphy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gambino shoots in for a takedown but Murphy shows good takedown defense.
A head kick misses from Murphy.
Murphy throws a right hand that misses
and Gambino counters with a one-two to the body.
Brandon Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gambino lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Murphy sprawling to the canvas. Gambino follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Murphy hang on?
Murphy is rocked!
It looks like Brandon Murphy has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gambino trying to control from half guard but Murphy is working away.
Murphy kicks Gambino off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambino looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Murphy misses with a double jab
and Gambino counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Murphy being controlled here, momentarily.
Gambino's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gambino.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Carlo Gambino wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gambino throws a head kick that misses.
Gambino slips a jab from Murphy.
Gambino closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gambino pulls guard.
Gambino kicks Murphy off and gets to his feet.
Gambino looks to clinch
and Murphy counters with a nice kick to the body.
Gambino falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murphy counters with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy checks a leg kick.
Murphy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gambino counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gambino is trying to control the action in half guard but Murphy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gambino passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Murphy!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gambino goes for an armbar but Murphy turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Murphy.
Carlo Gambino has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murphy with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambino manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gambino controlling from the full mount.
Gambino is landing with some decent strikes but Murphy is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlo Gambino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brandon Murphy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gambino looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An inside leg kick lands from Murphy.
Murphy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gambino fails with a takedown attempt.
Murphy scoring well with a low kick there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Murphy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gambino shoots in but no luck this time.
Gambino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gambino.
Brandon Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlo Gambino.
Murphy scores with a spinning back kick!
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gambino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murphy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gambino moves out of range of the body kick from Murphy.
Gambino drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here as Gambino stalls from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy is looking to get back to his feet here but Gambino is keeping cool and he's managed to take Murphy's back.
Gambino struggling to land strikes to the head as Murphy covers up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gambino is persistently looking for the submission but Murphy is defending it well.
Carlo Gambino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murphy defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gambino's arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gambino.
Murphy is trying to stand back up.
Gambino is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brandon Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Let's hope that Gambino has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlo Gambino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gambino has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlo Gambino!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roland Deschain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lion Takanori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deschain comes to the cage accompanied by nightrain. Takanori is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Scary. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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154 lbs
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151 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Roland Deschain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lion Takanori!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deschain misses with a body punch
and Deschain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Deschain throws a lazy uppercut
and Takanori connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Deschain uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Takanori throws a body punch but Deschain moves out of range.
A lazy left from Takanori finds it's target.
Deschain misses the body punch
and Takanori counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Deschain throws a sloppy body shot
letting Takanori counter with a right hand.
Deschain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Deschain cracks Takanori with a nice body shot.
Takanori is trying to force a seperation but Deschain has the dominant position.
Takanori is looking to break free of the clinch but Deschain has double underhooks.
Takanori stops a takedown attempt from Deschain.
Takanori pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Deschain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takanori counters with a straight right hand.
Takanori misses with a right hand
and Deschain counters with a two punch combo.
Deschain misses with a left hand
and Takanori counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Deschain swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Takanori counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deschain throws a combination that misses
and Takanori counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Deschain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Takanori scores with a hook to the body. Deschain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Takanori lands a nice looking body shot.
Deschain misses with a shot to the body
letting Takanori counter with a right hand.
Takanori scores with a punch to the head.
Deschain is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Takanori thows a body shot but no joy.
Deschain misses with a combination
and Takanori connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Deschain tries a low kick but Takanori avoids it.
Deschain misses with a hook
and Takanori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takanori scores with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Deschain.
Deschain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Deschain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takanori counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takanori throws a hook but Deschain blocks it.
Takanori lands with an overhand left.
Takanori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deschain.
Roland Deschain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deschain swings widly with a right hand
and Takanori connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Deschain misses with a shot to the body
and Takanori counters with a left to the body.
Deschain with a nice cross.
Takanori lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Takanori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deschain was well out of range. Poor timing from Takanori.
Takanori fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deschain misses with a jab to the body
and Takanori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Deschain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takanori.
Takanori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deschain was well out of range. Poor timing from Takanori.
Takanori swings for the body but Deschain moves out of range.
Deschain lands with a nice body punch.
Deschain misses with an uppercut
and Takanori counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Deschain moves into the clinch.
Takanori blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Takanori is trying to force a seperation but Deschain has the dominant position.
Takanori breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Deschain misses with an uppercut
and Takanori counters with a two punch combo.
Deschain misses with a double jab
and Takanori counters with a stiff right hand.
Deschain swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Takanori counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Deschain swings widly with a right hand
and Takanori counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Deschain misses
and Takanori counters with a right hand to the body.
Deschain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Deschain misses with a body punch
and Takanori counters with a straight right hand.
Takanori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deschain was well out of range. Poor timing from Takanori.
Deschain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Deschain misses with a body shot
and Takanori counters with a nice body shot.
Takanori lands a nice hook to Deschain's body. Deschain takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Takanori misses with a body shot
and Deschain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Deschain throws a poor cross that misses
and Takanori counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takanori looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Takanori breaks the clinch.
Deschain slips under a jab from Takanori.
Deschain throws a right hand that misses
enabling Takanori to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lion Takanori dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Deschain throws a predictable looking body shot
and Takanori counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Deschain tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takanori avoids it.
Takanori breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Deschain lands a jab.
Deschain misses with a right hand
and Takanori counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Deschain looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Takanori looks to score with a jab to the body but Deschain is just out of range.
Takanori looks to land a combination but Deschain avoids it well.
Takanori thuds a left hand into Deschain's body.
Deschain looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Deschain swings widly with a right hand
and Takanori counters with a left and a right that stings Deschain.
Deschain misses with a left hand
and Takanori counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takanori misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Deschain counters with a right hand to the body.
Deschain throws a right hand that misses
and Takanori counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Deschain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takanori counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takanori misses with a body shot
and Deschain counters with a good low kick that Takanori was not able to check.
Deschain connects with a right hand. Takanori shakes it off.
Takanori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deschain manages to avoid it.
Deschain throws a combination that misses
and Takanori counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Takanori lands a nice shot that snaps Deschain's head back.
Deschain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takanori.
Takanori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deschain throws a lazy uppercut
and Takanori counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lion Takanori seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takanori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deschain moves away.
Deschain misses with a right hand
and Takanori counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Deschain misses with a jab to the body
and Takanori counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takanori throws a hook but Deschain avoids it easily.
Takanori looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Deschain tries a head kick but it misses.
Takanori misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Deschain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Deschain swings away with a body shot that misses
and Takanori counters with a left to the body.
Deschain jabs Takanori right on the nose. Takanori blinks but takes it well.
Deschain misses with a jab to the body
and Takanori moves into the clinch.
Takanori wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Deschain has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Takanori has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Deschain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Takanori's efforts to push away.
Takanori breaks the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Deschain.
Deschain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Takanori's efforts to push away.
Takanori is trying to break the clinch but Deschain is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deschain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takanori is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Deschain rather than just go for the knockout.
Takanori takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Takanori misses with a jab to the body
and Deschain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Deschain misses with an uppercut
and Takanori counters with a left to the body.
Deschain misses with a body punch
and Takanori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takanori lands a jab to the head.
Deschain staying out of range there.
Takanori just misses with a punch to the body.
Deschain throws an off balance right hand
and Takanori counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Deschain slips a jab and a cross from Takanori.
Deschain throws a lazy uppercut
and Takanori makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Deschain misses with a lunging right hand
and Takanori makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takanori fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Takanori lands a jab.
Deschain fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Takanori, pushing him back against the cage.
Takanori is trying to push Deschain away but Deschain has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Deschain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Deschain swings wildly with an uppercut but Takanori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takanori is trying to force a seperation but Deschain has the dominant position.
Deschain is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A right handed body shot lands from Takanori.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Deschain.
Takanori is trying to force a seperation but Deschain has the dominant position.
Takanori pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Deschain misses with a hook
and Takanori counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Deschain misses with a combination
and Takanori counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takanori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deschain moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lion Takanori showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice body punch from Deschain.
Takanori ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Takanori misses with a hook
letting Deschain counter with a right hand.
Deschain throws a right hand that misses
and Takanori counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Deschain has Takanori up against the cage in a clinch.
Takanori blocks an uppercut.
Deschain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Deschain is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Deschain tries to land knees in the clinch but Takanori avoids the damage to the body.
Takanori is trying to force a seperation but Deschain has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Deschain.
Deschain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Deschain swings wildly with an uppercut but Takanori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takanori pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Deschain clinches up with Takanori and pushes him back against the cage.
Takanori breaks from the clinch.
Deschain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Takanori counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takanori escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Takanori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deschain darts in and clinches Takanori up against the cage.
Takanori wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Takanori wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Deschain has him pressed against the cage.
Takanori is looking to break free of the clinch but Deschain has double underhooks.
Takanori breaks the clinch.
Takanori ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Deschain throws a right hand that misses
and Takanori holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Takanori is trying to break the clinch but Deschain has him pressed against the cage.
Deschain is trying to drag Takanori to the mat but Takanori just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Takanori looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Takanori is trying to force a seperation but Deschain has the dominant position.
Takanori escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Deschain throws a sloppy body shot
and Takanori counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Deschain throws a combination that misses
and Takanori counters with a series of strikes. Deschain will be more careful next time no doubt.
Takanori fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deschain takes one on the button.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Takanori pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takanori misses the body punch
and Deschain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takanori swings for the body but Deschain moves out of range.
Deschain throws a poor cross that misses
and Takanori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takanori throws a combination that misses
and Deschain counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Takanori thinking.
Deschain digs a good hook to Takanori's body.
Deschain throws a right hand that misses
and Takanori counters with a left and a right that stings Deschain.
Deschain misses with a combination
and Takanori counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takanori scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Deschain keeps the fight on the outside.
Deschain drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Deschain misses with an uppercut
and Takanori counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Deschain walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Takanori works Deschain's body with a nice hook.
Deschain swings widly with a right hand
and Takanori counters with a stiff right hand.
Takanori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deschain moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Deschain. Those never looked like landing.
Deschain misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Takanori counters with a series of strikes. Deschain will be more careful next time no doubt.
Takanori misses with a wild combination.
Takanori scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lion Takanori is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takanori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deschain.
Roland Deschain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deschain cracks a nice hook into Takanori's ribs.
Deschain takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Takanori throws a right hand that Deschain ducks under and follows up with a left that Deschain also avoids with ease.
Deschain misses with a hook to the body
and Takanori counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takanori fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Deschain, pushing him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Deschain.
Takanori prevents a body shot from Deschain.
Takanori breaks the clinch.
Deschain thuds a left hand into Takanori's body.
Takanori shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Deschain eats them both and turns towards Takanori to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Deschain takes the fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lion Takanori.
I've got Takanori 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lion Takanori!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Artem Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cristiano Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivanov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is undead. Machado is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Capítulo IV, Versículo 3. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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150 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Artem Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cristiano Machado!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Ivanov counter with a right hand.
Ivanov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Machado swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ivanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Machado sprawls well. Machado wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ivanov gets slowly back to his feet.
Machado throws a hook but Ivanov blocks it.
Machado swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ivanov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Machado won't be happy with that.
Machado pushes Ivanov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ivanov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Machado really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ivanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ivanov moves into full mount!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ivanov is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Ivanov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Artem Ivanov!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Drake Bradstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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190 lbs
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193 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drake Bradstone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Man!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man misses with a takedown attempt
letting Bradstone counter with a right hand.
Man tries for a takedown but Bradstone circles away easily
and Bradstone counters with a stiff right hand.
The Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bradstone closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bradstone is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Man manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Man has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bradstone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Man lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bradstone!
Bradstone regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradstone tries to kick Man off but Man keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bradstone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Man on the ground.
Bradstone is refusing to be controlled, as Man sits in half guard.
Man is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bradstone defends it well.
Man missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Man tries to stand and escape but Bradstone is controlling the position.
Bradstone wants to control but Man is keeping busy.
Bradstone is trying to get back to full guard.
Man is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bradstone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Man seems to be looking for submissions.
Man not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Man is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bradstone tries to roll over but Man keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Man is going to stand back up.
Man tries to pass to full mount but Bradstone defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bradstone tries to kick Man off but Man keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Man not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bradstone on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bradstone tries to get out of the position.
Bradstone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Man is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bradstone is just riding it out for now. Man eventually gives up the hold.
Man is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bradstone has managed to free his arm - good work.
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.
Man is looking to advance position but Bradstone won't allow it.
Bradstone is looking to improve his position.
Bradstone is refusing to be controlled, as Man sits in half guard.
Man wants to pass the guard but Bradstone is defending well.
Man is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but The Man will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bradstone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Man doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bradstone counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Man is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bradstone scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bradstone winds up and cracks Man with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Man is holding on to half guard well.
Man looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bradstone throwing shots but Man is blocking nicely.
Bradstone is keen to just control but Man is a slippery customer.
Man looking for submissions off his back.
Man tries to roll over but Bradstone keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradstone is trying to control. Man wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Man actively working from the bottom here.
Man looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bradstone is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bradstone working Man over with strikes.
Bradstone is trying to control the action in half guard but Man is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Man wants to get back to full guard.
Bradstone wants to take a breather but Man is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Bradstone. Oh but Man has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Bradstone goes limp - he's gone! Man jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). The Man!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ready Go (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tugg Speedman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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177 lbs
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26
181 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Ready Go!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tugg Speedman!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Speedman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Go throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Speedman counters with a straight right hand.
Go misses with a jab to the body
and Speedman counters with a single leg into guard. Go didn't expect that.
Go keeping full guard, as Speedman tries to pass.
Go controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speedman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Go won't allow Speedman to pass to mount.
Speedman is trying to work for a kimura but Go is defending well.
Speedman wants to take a breather but Go is having none of it.
Speedman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Go sees it coming and defends easily.
Speedman is trying for a kimura here. Go looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Speedman wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tugg Speedman! Tugg Speedman retains his welterweight title!
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