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Death Squad 230:Fahad vs Baba PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niilo Vaaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Niilo Vaaka has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nick Diaz's chin.
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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
18 - 22 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Niilo Vaaka!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaaka drops his hands momentarily and Diaz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Niilo Vaaka has been cut.
A jab lands there for Vaaka.
Vaaka moves into range and clinches up with Diaz.
Vaaka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Vaaka won't allow it.
Vaaka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Vaaka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vaaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vaaka moves into the clinch successfully.
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vaaka closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz jumps guard but Vaaka stands there with Diaz around his waist. Diaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vaaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nick Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Vaaka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz connects with a jab.
Diaz scores with a nice head shot.
Diaz gets tackled into the cage by Vaaka. Vaaka maintains the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vaaka.
Vaaka breaks the clinch.
Vaaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Vaaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Diaz.
Diaz scores with a jab to the body.
Vaaka walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vaaka is rocked!
Diaz lands an uppercut, right on the button! Vaaka tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Diaz!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Masahiko Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JJ Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimura comes to the cage accompanied by STORM by the Yoshida Brothers. Thomas has chosen Linkin Park - In the End as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Masahiko Kimura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, JJ Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas lands a body shot.
Kimura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kimura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kimura moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thomas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kimura!
Kimura holds on to Thomas's head and controls the position momentarily.
Thomas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kimura has escaped the position, nice work there.
Thomas works to advance to full mount. Kimura defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Thomas goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kimura is on top in guard.
Kimura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas keeping full guard, as Kimura tries to pass.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Thomas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thomas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kimura not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kimura has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura looking to sit in guard and control but Thomas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thomas advances position into side control!
Kimura wants to control but Thomas postures up.
Kimura is not content to let Thomas control the position.
Thomas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Kimura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kimura rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Thomas's guard! Nice work there by Kimura!
Kimura is fighting to break Thomas's control of his arms but Thomas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kimura pushing down on Thomas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kimura prevents Thomas from standing back up.
Thomas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kimura.
Thomas is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Kimura there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura moves nicely into side control.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thomas keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Thomas is not content to let Kimura control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thomas manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JJ Thomas 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.
Kimura misses with a hook. Thomas ducked under it nicely.
Thomas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thomas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kimura. Kimura circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thomas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thomas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kimura throws a big counter combination but Thomas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Thomas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kimura sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thomas somewhat.
Kimura drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kimura throws the kick towards the body but Thomas avoids it.
Thomas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kimura.
Kimura throws an off balance right hand
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thomas scores with a takedown into Kimura's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kimura is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Thomas, into his guard.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Thomas wants to control but Kimura passes easily into half guard.
JJ Thomas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thomas has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kimura is on him like a limpet, forcing Thomas back against the cage.
Kimura holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Thomas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Masahiko Kimura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JJ Thomas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas breaks the clinch.
Kimura misses with a hook
and Thomas counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Thomas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kimura is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kimura has escaped and now he's on top!
Kimura might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thomas has his foot on Kimura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kimura works his way back into a safe position though.
Thomas is trying to control the position but Kimura postures up.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas working for a triangle but Kimura defends it easily.
Thomas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kimura controls the pace.
Kimura postures up.
Thomas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thomas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kimura is looking to pass into half guard but Thomas pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Thomas is in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kimura is trying to keep Thomas in close.
Thomas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kimura is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kimura has escaped and now he's on top!
Kimura tries to free his leg and advance position but Thomas is retaining full guard.
Thomas has his foot on Kimura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kimura works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kimura advances to half guard.
Thomas trying to control from the bottom.
Thomas is trying to stand up here but Kimura is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JJ Thomas 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kimura fakes the leg kick and cracks Thomas in the body.
Kimura lands a lovely overhand right.
Masahiko Kimura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas throws a hook but Kimura avoids it easily.
Kimura fails to land with a series of punches.
Thomas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Thomas is looking for submissions but instead, Kimura has regained full guard.
Thomas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kimura dives on top into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Thomas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kimura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kimura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas looking to control but Kimura passes into half guard.
Kimura wants to control but Thomas is keeping him busy.
Kimura is working for a kimura but Thomas is defending it quite comfortably.
Kimura seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Thomas has recovered full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thomas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thomas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thomas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thomas trying to keep a closed guard but Kimura is proving a slippery customer.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
JJ Thomas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thomas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Thomas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kimura.
Kimura drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thomas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kimura has Thomas in his guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kimura can't keep his opponent in guard - Thomas advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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.
Kimura is concentrating on defense, preventing Thomas from advancing position.
Kimura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kimura.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura tries to clinch
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut.
Kimura stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kimura wants it to stay on the feet.
Masahiko Kimura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A swing and a miss from Kimura.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to JJ Thomas.
I've got Thomas 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JJ Thomas!
After winning the bout, JJ Thomas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Masahiko Kimura was interviewed post fight and said 'It was a bad night for me. All the credit to my foe but i`ll be back stronger and sharper, you can count with me! Thank you for your support my friends!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ulquiorra Segura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Comanche Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ulquiorra Segura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Comanche Todd!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Segura.
Segura has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Todd pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Segura back to the cage. Todd follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Ulquiorra Segura has been cut.
Segura looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Segura works his foot free and advances to mount.
Segura trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Segura looking to finish with strikes here!
Segura looking to secure an arm triangle but Todd defends it well.
Todd felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Segura is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Todd has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Segura is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Todd is surviving well by controlling Segura's body position as best he can.
Segura trying to control but Todd is having none of it.
Segura tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Segura seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Todd for as long as he can get away with.
Segura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Todd is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Todd holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Segura tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Segura wants to take Todd's back here but Todd is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Segura content just to control the position here.
Todd wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Segura moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Todd has worked his arm free - good work by Todd!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Segura goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Todd has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Segura but great work by Todd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Segura regains half guard.
Segura trying to control from the bottom.
Segura moves into full guard.
Todd stopping the sweep attempt from Segura.
Segura is working hard here to advance position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Segura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Todd is looking to stand up but Segura won't let him.
Segura controls Todd momentarily but Todd frees himself.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Todd. Those never looked like landing.
Todd swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Segura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Segura misses with an uppercut.
Segura avoids the body shot from Todd.
Good standup being displayed there by Todd as he connects with a hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Segura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Todd misses with a straight left.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Segura was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Todd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Todd misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulquiorra Segura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ulquiorra Segura's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Todd moves out of range of the strikes.
Todd misses with a looping right.
Todd lands a nice hook to Segura's body. Segura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Segura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todd.
Segura misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Todd misses.
Todd throws out a loose jab but Segura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Segura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
Todd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Segura just misses with a punch to the body.
Todd on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Segura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left and a right from Todd both land. Nice combination.
Todd lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Segura loads up on a big right hand but Todd slips the punch.
Todd throws a shot from downtown. Segura moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Segura with that takedown attempt.
Comanche Todd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Todd misses with a jab, cross combination.
Segura is looking to counter punch.
Todd punishes Segura's body with a nice straight punch.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
Segura changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Segura keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Segura cracks Todd with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Segura shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Todd's guard.
Todd keeping moving, preventing Segura from controlling successfully.
Segura is really struggling to control Todd but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Todd utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Segura drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Todd dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todd has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Segura is proving hard to escape from.
Segura is trying to keep Todd in close.
Todd stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Comanche Todd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Todd looks to land a combination but Segura avoids it well.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Segura misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Segura lunges at Todd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Todd's hand.
Segura connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Todd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Comanche Todd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Segura.
Todd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Segura.
Segura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Todd.
Segura shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Segura was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Segura trying to control the position but Todd is working away.
Segura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Segura is looking to take a break and control but Todd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Segura content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Segura postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Segura wants to control but Todd is keeping him busy.
Segura is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Todd is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Segura working the ground and pound but Todd is defending the strikes.
Segura wants to control but Todd is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Comanche Todd will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ulquiorra Segura's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Todd looks to throw the jab but Segura is out of range.
Segura fails with the takedown.
It seemed like Todd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Todd throws a jab when Segura was well out of range.
Todd darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Todd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Todd misses with a jab, cross combination.
Segura half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Segura throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Todd tries to bum rush Segura with a series of wild strikes but Segura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Segura manages to avoid it.
Todd sizes up Segura with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd scores with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Todd misses its intended target.
Todd misses with an uppercut
and Segura counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Segura has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Segura wants to finish this one by submission but Todd is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Segura.
Ulquiorra Segura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Segura trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Segura throws some wild stikes that Todd manages to avoid easily.
Segura throwing strikes but Todd bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Todd must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Todd preventing the sweep.
Todd wanted to stand there but Segura had control of the position.
Segura wants to sweep here but Todd controlling him for the moment.
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.
Todd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Segura wants to sweep but no luck.
Segura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Segura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Segura has a closed guard, preventing Todd from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Segura wants to sweep here but Todd controlling him for the moment.
Todd really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Segura. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Segura takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Todd misses with a series of wild punches.
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Todd throws an overhand right that lands on Segura's shoulder, as Segura tries to avoid the shot.
A quick step to the side and Segura tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Todd. Those never looked like landing.
Segura goes for a double leg but Todd avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Todd continues to drive forward.
Todd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Segura shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Todd but Todd pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ulquiorra Segura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Todd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Donk. Todd catches Segura right on the button with a cross.
Segura connects with a body shot that sends Todd's belly button to the back.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Segura moves away.
Segura changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Todd tries to avoid it but Segura manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Todd to the ground. Todd escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Segura lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Todd throws an overhand right that lands on Segura's shoulder, as Segura tries to avoid the shot.
Segura drops down looking for a counter takedown but Todd sprawls and moves away.
Todd looks to land a right hand but Segura moved out of range.
Todd has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Todd there as he acknowledges the shot.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Segura.
Segura throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd scores with a jab to the jaw.
Segura gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Todd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Comanche Todd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Todd has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Comanche Todd!
After the big win, Comanche Todd made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors V-Mask Clothing (10%) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gaspar Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukacz Belmont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belmont is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by N.W.A - Appetite For Destruction. Belmont has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Lukacz Belmont has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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152 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gaspar Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lukacz Belmont!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez connects with a leg kick. Belmont looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gomez swinging wildly here.
Belmont scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gomez doesn't seem bothered though.
Gomez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Belmont's head.
Gomez rushes Belmont and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gomez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Belmont has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice uppercut lands for Gomez. That snapped Belmont's head back.
Belmont is rocked!
Gomez measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Belmont! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Gaspar Gomez!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Gaspar Gomez made sure he mentioned Just Fight (Everything 8$), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
In defeat, Lukacz Belmont stepped up to the mic, saying 'Revenge is like the sweetest joy next to getting pussy so mothafucka!! i fucking demand a rematch or else get me some pussy to fuck hard.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Paul Fish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Loiseau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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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
19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Paul Fish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry Loiseau!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fish's jab looks to have found its range, popping Loiseau under the eye.
Loiseau misses with a takedown attempt
and Fish cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Loiseau looks to score with a jab to the body but Fish is just out of range.
Fish with a nice cross.
Loiseau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loiseau misses with an uppercut. Fish saw that one coming.
Fish throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Loiseau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Loiseau scores with a shot to the body.
Fish closes this distance looking for a takedown but Loiseau circles away.
Fish darts in looking for a takedown but Loiseau gets double underhooks and turns Fish into the cage.
Loiseau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fish ducks under a wild hook from Loiseau.
Fish swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Loiseau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fish throws a leg kick
and Loiseau counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loiseau shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fish is trying to defend but Loiseau finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fish has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Loiseau not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loiseau looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Loiseau not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Loiseau stalling.
Fish kicks Loiseau off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loiseau misses with a hook. Fish ducked under it nicely.
Jon Paul Fish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fish motions for Loiseau to come forward. Fish throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Loiseau is looking for the big counter here.
A head kick misses from Fish.
Fish's corner calls for a 1-2. Fish obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fish shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Loiseau sprawls well. Loiseau wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fish gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Paul Fish. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fish cracks Loiseau with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick misses from Fish.
Loiseau swats away the attempt to clinch by Fish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loiseau avoids the head kick by Fish.
Fish does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fish closes the distance looking to clinch
and Loiseau counters with an inside leg kick.
Loiseau darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fish wants to land a leg kick but Loiseau is out of range.
Loiseau throws a nice outside leg kick.
A lazy left from Loiseau finds it's target.
Fish looks to score with a jab to the body but Loiseau is just out of range.
Fish throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Loiseau to counter with a crisp jab.
Loiseau misses the shot to the body.
Fish dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Loiseau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fish.
Loiseau throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fish.
Loiseau misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Fish.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loiseau shoots in and drives through. Fish sprawls well.
Fish seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Loiseau blocks a head kick by Fish.
Fish checks a low kick from Loiseau.
Fish connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick misses from Fish.
A punch lands to the side of Loiseau 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fish.
Fish tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Loiseau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Loiseau takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fish pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Loiseau looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fish swings for the body but Loiseau moves out of range.
Fish avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fish takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fish takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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 Jon Paul Fish will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fish misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A cross from Loiseau lands.
Loiseau gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fish scores with a shot to the side of Loiseau's head.
Loiseau tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fish avoids it.
Loiseau missing with knees to the body.
Loiseau goes for a takedown attempt but Fish pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fish walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Loiseau misses with a straight right.
Loiseau moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loiseau moves into the clinch.
Fish taking a breather.
Fish tries to land a knee to the head but Loiseau blocks with his arms.
Loiseau misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fish creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice elbow from Loiseau.
Loiseau keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fish's efforts to push away.
Loiseau is trying to drag Fish to the mat but Fish just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Loiseau lands a nice elbow.
A short uppercut from Loiseau.
Loiseau has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fish avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jon Paul Fish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Loiseau.
Fish breaks the clinch.
Loiseau blocks a head kick by Fish.
Fish ducks under a wild hook from Loiseau.
Fish lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Henry Loiseau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fish changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Loiseau looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Loiseau sneaks out the side door and pushes Fish away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fish finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loiseau misses with a leg kick.
Fish darts in trying to clinch
and Loiseau counters with a three punch combo that has Fish backing up. Fish nods at Loiseau to acknowledge the strikes.
Loiseau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fish.
Fish misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fish tries to close the distance and clinch up but Loiseau swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fish throws a head kick but Loiseau moves out of range.
Loiseau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Loiseau throws a lazy right hand but Fish sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Fish was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Loiseau.
Nice jab there from Loiseau.
Fish tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loiseau was well out of range. Poor timing from Fish.
Loiseau circles away from the clinch attempt
and Loiseau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fish smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish lands a lovely overhand right.
Loiseau moves away from the strike by Fish.
Loiseau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab by Loiseau.
Fish scoring well with a low kick there.
Fish misses with an uppercut
and Loiseau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Fish misses.
A big right from Fish misses.
Loiseau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fish.
Loiseau shoots in for a takedown but Fish shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Loiseau tries to keep at a distance but Fish has taken the fight into the clinch.
Loiseau avoids the elbow strike from Fish, against the cage.
Loiseau stalls.
Fish drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Loiseau gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fish blocks the elbow strike.
Loiseau gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Loiseau works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fish is wriggling around but Loiseau manages to pass to half guard.
Henry Loiseau has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fish is looking to escape.
Loiseau is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Loiseau is keen to just control but Fish is a slippery customer.
Fish is trying to get back to full guard.
Loiseau takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Loiseau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Loiseau throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Loiseau moves out of range as Fish strikes.
Fish misses the shot to the body.
Fish throws a jab when Loiseau was well out of range.
Loiseau showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fish.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Loiseau! But no joy.
Loiseau misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Fish misses.
Fish throws a chopping leg kick but Loiseau manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Loiseau looks for a takedown but Fish sprawls well.
Fish fires out a quick counter leg kick but Loiseau just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fish misses the shot to the body.
Fish throws a hook but Loiseau avoids it easily.
Fish tries to land a front kick but Loiseau steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Loiseau looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Loiseau takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fish looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Loiseau throws a shot from downtown. Fish moves away and avoids it.
Fish throws a head kick that misses.
Loiseau fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Loiseau gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fish cracks a nice hook into Loiseau's ribs.
Fish throws a push kick but Loiseau slaps the foot to one side.
Loiseau with a jab.
Fish loads up on a big right hand but Loiseau slips the punch.
Loiseau instigates a clinch.
Fish can't break the clinch.
Fish missing with knees to the body.
Loiseau has Fish pressed against the cage, preventing Fish from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Loiseau.
Loiseau lands a damaging elbow.
Fish prevents the takedown attempt.
Loiseau lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fish regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Loiseau.
Fish pulls Loiseau in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fish wants to sweep but no luck.
Fish escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Loiseau gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Loiseau trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish pushes Loiseau off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Loiseau explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A leg kick checked by Loiseau.
Fish fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Loiseau is out of range.
Fish throws a low kick but it's checked well by Loiseau.
Loiseau tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fish misses the shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fish. That's going to slow Loiseau down.
Fish throws an overhand right that lands on Loiseau's shoulder, as Loiseau tries to avoid the shot.
Fish throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fish swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Loiseau was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fish lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fish throws the kick towards the body but Loiseau avoids it.
Loiseau has closed the distance and engaged Fish in a clinch.
Loiseau lands an elbow that stopped Fish in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loiseau lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fish looking to slow down the pace here.
Loiseau gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Loiseau keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fish's efforts to push away.
Loiseau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fish takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Jon Paul Fish has been cut.
Loiseau is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Loiseau creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Loiseau gets underhooks to prevent Fish's takedown attempt.
Fish manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jon Paul Fish.
I think Fish 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jon Paul Fish!
After winning the bout, Jon Paul Fish thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Henry Loiseau stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is a tough stretch...But I'll figure it out and come back. I can win again!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Israel Kamakawiwo Ole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pelle Paniikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paniikki comes into a darkened arena with his song building. N'sync - Bye Bye Bye kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Israel Kamakawiwo Ole has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Israel Kamakawiwo Ole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 36 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pelle Paniikki!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paniikki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kamakawiwo Ole tries to avoid it but Paniikki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kamakawiwo Ole to the ground. Kamakawiwo Ole escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kamakawiwo Ole walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Paniikki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Paniikki avoids the body shot from Kamakawiwo Ole.
Paniikki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kamakawiwo Ole sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Paniikki somewhat.
Paniikki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kamakawiwo Ole sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Paniikki somewhat.
Israel Kamakawiwo Ole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelle Paniikki.
Paniikki shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kamakawiwo Ole is trying to defend but Paniikki finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Paniikki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kamakawiwo Ole has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paniikki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kamakawiwo Ole sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paniikki is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Kamakawiwo Ole still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Kamakawiwo Ole has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Kamakawiwo Ole lands an elbow.
Paniikki is looking to regain half guard here but Kamakawiwo Ole keeps moving and retains side control.
Paniikki keeps trying to improve his position.
Paniikki takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kamakawiwo Ole scores with a couple of short elbows.
Paniikki is looking to reverse the position.
Kamakawiwo Ole working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Paniikki is looking to regain half guard here but Kamakawiwo Ole keeps moving and retains side control.
Paniikki taking a bit of punishment here - Kamakawiwo Ole scoring with strikes.
Paniikki is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamakawiwo Ole is keen to just control but Paniikki is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paniikki actively working from the bottom here.
Paniikki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kamakawiwo Ole trying to control the position from guard on top but Paniikki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamakawiwo Ole will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Paniikki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kamakawiwo Ole controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Paniikki is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kamakawiwo Ole rolls with it to try and escape but Paniikki cranks on the arm and Kamakawiwo Ole is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pelle Paniikki!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Yossarian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Schwetty (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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30
156 lbs
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39
154 lbs
35 - 32 - 0 |
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World class 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
20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Yossarian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pete Schwetty!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwetty throws a front kick aimed at Yossarian's knee but Yossarian avoids it well.
Yossarian shoots in looking for a takedown. Schwetty tries to sprawl out of it but Yossarian keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Schwetty manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Schwetty chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yossarian can pounce on him.
Schwetty misses with a body shot.
Schwetty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yossarian moves away.
Yossarian seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Schwetty throws a right hand that Yossarian ducks under and follows up with a left that Yossarian also avoids with ease.
Schwetty throws a shot from downtown. Yossarian moves away and avoids it.
Yossarian checks the leg kick.
Yossarian throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwetty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Schwetty misses.
A leg kick checked by Schwetty.
Yossarian avoids the body shot from Schwetty.
Schwetty misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Yossarian wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Schwetty misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwetty looks to throw a body kick
enabling Yossarian to counter with a crisp jab.
Schwetty takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yossarian throws a low kick, looking for Schwetty's leg but Schwetty calmly moves out of range.
Schwetty appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yossarian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Schwetty gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yossarian scores with a kick to the midsection.
Schwetty wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Schwetty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yossarian.
Schwetty throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yossarian throws a low kick but Schwetty avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Schwetty on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Schwetty catches Yossarian with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yossarian misses with an uppercut. Schwetty saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schwetty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yossarian manages to avoid it.
Schwetty fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yossarian checks it well.
Schwetty misses with a body shot.
Yossarian walks into a left hand.
Schwetty throws a right and a left that Yossarian avoids nicely.
Yossarian bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Schwetty's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwetty throws a body shot but no joy.
Yossarian half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Yossarian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Schwetty looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yossarian. Schwetty does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schwetty is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Yossarian rather than just go for the knockout.
Yossarian throws a head kick that half lands.
Yossarian connects with an inside leg kick.
Yossarian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schwetty.
A solid leg kick lands there for Schwetty.
Yossarian scores with a nice strike.
Yossarian misses with an uppercut.
Schwetty tries to counter by closing the distance.
Yossarian getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schwetty. Yossarian does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Yossarian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from Schwetty misses its intended target.
A punch combination from Yossarian misses.
Pete Schwetty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schwetty digs a good hook to Yossarian's body.
Yossarian decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schwetty is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yossarian is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Schwetty is looking to improve his position.
Yossarian missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Schwetty is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Yossarian looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Schwetty won't allow Yossarian to pass to mount.
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 John Yossarian will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A big left from Schwetty misses.
Yossarian appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Schwetty throws a leg kick that misses.
Yossarian connects with a good right hand that stumbles Schwetty. Schwetty circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Schwetty throws a body shot but no joy.
Schwetty connects with a leg kick. Yossarian looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Schwetty misses with a looping left.
Yossarian looks to land a combination but Schwetty avoids it well.
A low kick from Schwetty misses
so Yossarian counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Yossarian looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yossarian accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Yossarian lands a couple of elbows.
Yossarian cracks Schwetty with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwetty keeping moving, preventing Yossarian from controlling successfully.
Yossarian won't allow Schwetty to sweep him here.
Yossarian looking to sit in guard and control but Schwetty gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Schwetty looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yossarian looking for a sweep. Not yet Yossarian, not yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Schwetty thumps Yossarian with a low kick.
Yossarian scores with a shot to the body.
Yossarian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yossarian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Schwetty moves out of range as Yossarian throws a body kick.
Schwetty swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yossarian misses the shot to the body.
Schwetty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yossarian takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Schwetty throws a shot from downtown. Yossarian moves away and avoids it.
Yossarian takes one to the side of the head.
Schwetty walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Schwetty stuffs the takedown attempt from Yossarian. Yossarian gets slowly back to his feet.
Yossarian blocks a low kick nicely.
Yossarian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Schwetty throws a body shot but no joy.
Yossarian drops down looking for a counter takedown but Schwetty sprawls and moves away.
Schwetty connects with a right hand. Yossarian shakes it off.
Pete Schwetty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schwetty tried to score with a low kick but Yossarian checks it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yossarian.
Schwetty just misses with a punch to the body.
Yossarian changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yossarian scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schwetty throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yossarian misses with a few strikes there.
Schwetty lands a nice hook to Yossarian's body. Yossarian takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yossarian walks into a left hand.
Schwetty throws a body punch but Yossarian moves out of range.
Yossarian connects with a jab.
Schwetty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yossarian fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Schwetty sprawls well initially but Yossarian persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Schwetty really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yossarian. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yossarian is trying to work for a kimura but Schwetty is defending well.
Yossarian stalling away here and it's allowed Schwetty to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
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 John Yossarian will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Yossarian throws a push kick but Schwetty slaps the foot to one side.
Yossarian closes the distance and clinches.
Schwetty swings wildly with an uppercut but Yossarian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yossarian is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Schwetty to keep the fight standing.
Schwetty blocks a body shot from Yossarian.
Yossarian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yossarian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schwetty struggles to land a body shot inside as Yossarian controls his hands.
Yossarian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schwetty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yossarian slips under a jab.
Schwetty swings widly with a right hand
and Yossarian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yossarian throws a body kick that misses.
Yossarian tries a head kick but it misses.
Schwetty swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yossarian fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Schwetty, pushing him back against the cage.
Schwetty's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Schwetty misses with a punch on the inside.
Yossarian manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yossarian pushes a forearm under Schwetty's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Schwetty is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Yossarian!
An out of breath John Yossarian thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chin Checker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kshitij Singh Negi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Checker comes to the cage accompanied by Time to Fight. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
180 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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185 lbs
20 - 13 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chin Checker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kshitij Singh Negi!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Checker misses the shot to the body.
Checker throws a body punch but Singh Negi moves out of range.
Checker swats away the attempt to clinch by Singh Negi.
A little feinted left hand from Checker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Checker. Singh Negi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Singh Negi dodges the punch combination from Checker.
Singh Negi slips under a jab from Checker.
Checker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Singh Negi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh Negi instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Checker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Checker.
Checker misses with a punch to the body.
Singh Negi tries to land a knee to the head but Checker blocks with his arms.
Checker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh Negi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Checker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Singh Negi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Checker blocks it with crossed arms.
Singh Negi lands a knee to the body.
Checker managing to block the knees to the body from Singh Negi.
Checker wants to break free but Singh Negi has control.
Singh Negi misses with an elbow strike.
Singh Negi lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Chin Checker has been cut.
Checker breaks the clinch.
Checker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Checker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Singh Negi moves away.
Checker misses with a straight right.
Singh Negi clinches up against the cage.
Checker throws a punch but it's blocked by Singh Negi.
Checker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Checker is trying to force a seperation but Singh Negi has the dominant position.
Checker managing to block the knees to the body from Singh Negi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Checker avoiding damage as Singh Negi throws knees to the body.
Singh Negi landing knees to the head.
Checker working aggressively here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Checker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Singh Negi moves out of range as Checker strikes.
Singh Negi is looking to clinch but Checker is avoiding it.
Singh Negi blocks a jab.
Singh Negi has managed to clinch.
Singh Negi lands a nice elbow.
Singh Negi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Checker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Checker takes an elbow to the forehead.
Singh Negi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Chin Checker's cut is getting worse.
Checker takes an elbow to the forehead.
Singh Negi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Checker.
Checker tries to throw a body punch but Singh Negi avoids it by throwing Checker back against the cage.
Checker misses with some punches.
Singh Negi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Checker tries to circle away but Singh Negi has him pinned against the cage.
Singh Negi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Checker takes an elbow to the forehead.
Checker is rocked!
Chin Checker's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Singh Negi lands an elbow inside.
Oh Checker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jeez, Chin Checker's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Singh Negi working the clinch nicely. Checker is working for position but Singh Negi cracks him with a big knee to the head! Checker crumples up against the cage and Singh Negi lands two more shots before the ref can save Checker! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Kshitij Singh Negi!
Kshitij Singh Negi took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Namunamu Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Renzo Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmey The Gangster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Gangster has chosen Wutuwankno as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Renzo Alves !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Timmey The Gangster!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from The Gangster. No joy for Alves on that attempt.
Alves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Gangster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alves lands a slapping body shot.
Alves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The Gangster connects with the punch.
Alves throws a right hand that misses
and The Gangster counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Alves working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Gangster.
The Gangster tries a body shot but Alves blocks it.
Alves tries to work over The Gangster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alves wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Gangster has him pressed against the cage.
I was talking to Alves 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The Gangster misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alves .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Gangster can't find room to land a body shot as Alves controls the action.
Alves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alves is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Gangster is defending well for now.
The Gangster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alves wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alves is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but The Gangster is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves is working for takedown but The Gangster is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renzo Alves . That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from Alves .
The Gangster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from The Gangster.
The Gangster lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from The Gangster fails to land.
Alves wants the takedown. The Gangster is fighting it off but Alves persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in The Gangster's guard against the cage.
Alves throws an elbow that misses. The Gangster uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alves 's guard. Nice move by The Gangster!
The Gangster preventing the sweep.
The Gangster postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Gangster working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alves 's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves wants to sweep but no luck.
Alves isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. The Gangster stacks Alves on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by The Gangster!
Alves tries to bench press The Gangster off him but The Gangster keeps the position.
The Gangster has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alves manages to work his way to half guard, despite The Gangster's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Gangster working over Alves with some ground and pound. Alves looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. The Gangster lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alves wants to control but The Gangster is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Gangster seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alves does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves is trying to get back to full guard.
Alves pushes The Gangster off looking to stand but The Gangster dives back in and keeps control.
Alves is looking for a sweep. The Gangster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The Gangster looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from The Gangster.
Alves wants to improve his position but The Gangster is controlling well.
Alves on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The Gangster trying to control the action but Alves is working from the bottom.
Alves is looking to escape.
The Gangster missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster prevents Alves from improving his position.
Alves is staying active underneath The Gangster, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The Gangster looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alves with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Alves wants to improve his position but The Gangster is controlling well.
The Gangster is keen to just control but Alves is a slippery customer.
Alves is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Gangster scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Alves slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Timmey The Gangster will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Alves misses with a straight right.
Alves will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Alves .
The Gangster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alves .
The Gangster swings for the body but Alves moves out of range.
The Gangster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alves .
The Gangster feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alves 's calf.
Alves darts in and clinches The Gangster up against the cage.
The Gangster lands a nice uppercut.
Alves manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves tries for a takedown but The Gangster sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The Gangster throws a push kick but Alves slaps the foot to one side.
A chopping leg kick lands by The Gangster.
Alves throws a body shot but no joy.
The Gangster thumps Alves with a low kick.
The Gangster slips under a jab from Alves .
The Gangster looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Gangster connects with a solid leg kick.
The Gangster looks to land a left hand but Alves moved out of range nicely.
Alves throws a right hand that The Gangster ducks under and follows up with a left that The Gangster also avoids with ease.
Alves thows a left - swing and a miss!
Renzo Alves is winning the standup battle so far.
Alves misses with an uppercut
and The Gangster counters with a left and a right that stings Alves .
The Gangster scores with a kick to the body.
The Gangster jabs Alves to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A slow jab from Alves misses its intended target.
The Gangster follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
The Gangster looks for the body kick but Alves saw that one coming.
The Gangster scores with a nice strike.
Alves throws a right and a left that The Gangster avoids nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from The Gangster.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from The Gangster.
Alves instigates a clinch.
Alves can't get the takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for The Gangster.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves tries to circle away but The Gangster has him pinned against the cage.
Alves tries to break the clinch but The Gangster is controlling the position.
Alves looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right handed body shot lands from The Gangster.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alves is trying to break the clinch but The Gangster has him pressed against the cage.
The Gangster leaning against his opponent.
Alves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Gangster keeps control of Alves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The Gangster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Gangster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alves manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by The Gangster.
The Gangster scores with a decent looking hook.
The Gangster smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alves moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The Gangster lands the left hand.
Alves looks to throw the jab but The Gangster is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster moves into range and clinches up with Alves .
The Gangster misses with a punch on the inside.
Alves throws a punch but it's blocked by The Gangster.
The Gangster lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alves backwards.
Alves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The Gangster tries to throw a body punch but Alves avoids it by throwing The Gangster back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alves .
Alves manages to break the clinch.
The Gangster changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The Gangster connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The Gangster lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alves throws a one two combo.
It looks like Timmey The Gangster has been cut.
Alves lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from The Gangster.
Alves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alves tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The Gangster lands a really nice looking cross but Alves seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alves .
That kick from The Gangster tenderised Alves 's leg. Alves is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alves tries to bum rush The Gangster with a series of wild strikes but The Gangster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Gangster uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alves has time to react.
The Gangster connects with a body shot.
The Gangster misses with a body kick.
Alves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Gangster.
The Gangster tries to clinch up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Alves or perhaps it was just good defense by The Gangster, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renzo Alves . That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Gangster takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Gangster throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Alves .
Alves walks into a straight right hand from The Gangster.
Alves is rocked!
Alves is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Alves looks for a takedown but The Gangster sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmey The Gangster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Timmey The Gangster'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.
Alves takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The Gangster thumps Alves with a low kick.
The Gangster wants to clinch up but Alves keeps it at a distance.
Alves throws a hook but The Gangster avoids it easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Alves crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from The Gangster - the referee stops the clock and Alves gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says The Gangster. Alves manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The Gangster lands with a nice body punch.
Alves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Gangster misses with a hook.
Alves swings widly with a right hand
and The Gangster counters with a shoot takedown. Alves fights it but they end up in guard.
Alves wants to stand up but The Gangster is controlling him.
The Gangster lands a couple of digs.
The Gangster sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alves 's guard.
Alves is trying to get back to full guard.
The Gangster scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. The Gangster lands a nice short elbow.
The Gangster lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The Gangster is nestled in close to Alves , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The Gangster seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Oh Alves is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Gangster is looking to advance position but Alves won't allow it.
Alves wants to get back to full guard.
Alves manages to get to full guard.
Alves working a defensive guard here.
Alves seems to have got his legs back now.
The Gangster is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Alves will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Gangster manages to get himself to full guard.
The Gangster pulls Alves in close to prevent any damage.
The Gangster working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alves .
The Gangster is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The Gangster working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Alves tries to get to full guard but The Gangster has control of the leg.
Timmey The Gangster has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Gangster trying to control the action but Alves is working from the bottom.
The Gangster working Alves over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves is not content to let The Gangster control the position.
Alves has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. The Gangster is working away from the top position though.
Alves tries to kick The Gangster off in order to stand up. The Gangster Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Alves is trying to improve his position.
Alves is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked The Gangster off and has taken his back!
Alves misses with an elbow to the head.
Alves missing with strikes from the back.
Alves connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for The Gangster to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves tries to get the hooks in deep but The Gangster pushed the leg off.
Alves punishes The Gangster with strikes from the back mount.
The Gangster tries to escape but Alves has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The Gangster covering up well under a series of strikes from Alves .
The Gangster rolls, trying to escape but Alves keeps control of the position.
The Gangster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Gangster prevents Alves from getting a body triangle.
The Gangster covering up well and avoiding damage.
The Gangster is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Alves 's hooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Timmey The Gangster just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Timmey The Gangster's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The Gangster throws a body punch but Alves moves out of range.
The Gangster misses with a straight left.
The Gangster lands with a cross.
Alves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Gangster.
Alves throws a jab when The Gangster was well out of range.
Alves throws out a loose jab but The Gangster uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Alves .
Alves slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alves shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Gangster but The Gangster pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alves gets tackled into the cage by The Gangster. The Gangster maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Gangster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alves drops down looking for an ankle pick but The Gangster pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alves throws a jab but it's blocked by The Gangster.
Alves chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before The Gangster can pounce on him.
The Gangster lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Gangster delivers a nice body kick.
The Gangster lands a jab to Alves 's midsection.
The Gangster lands an overhand right.
The Gangster slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The Gangster turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alves is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Alves fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Gangster circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Gangster! But no joy.
Alves takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alves changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Gangster tries to avoid it but Alves manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Gangster to the ground. The Gangster escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Gangster throws out a counter right but Alves avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renzo Alves . That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Alves takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The Gangster lands a lovely overhand right.
Alves tries to clinch there but The Gangster circles away.
Alves moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alves scores with a jab to the head.
The Gangster slips a jab and a cross from Alves .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster ducks under a wild hook from Alves .
The Gangster connects with a leg kick. Alves looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The Gangster connects with a leg kick. Alves looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The Gangster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The Gangster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Alves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alves throws a lazy body kick
and The Gangster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alves misses with an uppercut.
The Gangster throws out a counter right but Alves avoids it with no problem.
Alves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Gangster connects with a solid leg kick.
Alves throws a head kick but The Gangster moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Gangster! But no joy.
The Gangster bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The Gangster tries a head kick but it misses.
Alves takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A nice leg kick lands there from The Gangster.
The Gangster lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster scores with the left hand. Alves knows he should have avoided that one.
The Gangster throws a hook but Alves blocks it.
Alves just misses with a punch to the body.
The Gangster uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The Gangster on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The Gangster uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alves has time to react.
No joy there for Alves , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alves shoots in for a takedown but The Gangster shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The Gangster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Gangster jabs at Alves 's body.
Alves tries for a takedown but The Gangster sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alves sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Alves throws a series of punches but The Gangster avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Gangster connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice jab there from The Gangster.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alves drops his hands momentarily and The Gangster takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The Gangster connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alves momentarily.
Alves tries to clinch up.
The Gangster lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alves will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The Gangster slips a straight right by Alves .
The Gangster lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alves shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Gangster chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alves misses the jab.
Alves doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alves throws a hook but The Gangster avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Gangster cracks Alves with a good jab.
Good exchange - The Gangster coming out on top.
Alves thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Gangster moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmey The Gangster dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Timmey The Gangster's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
The Gangster lands a leg kick that knocks Alves off balance momentarily.
The Gangster ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The Gangster scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alves in his tracks.
The Gangster lands a nice hook to Alves 's body. Alves takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Gangster throws out a loose jab but Alves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alves throws a looping overhand right but The Gangster ducks down to avoid it.
The Gangster delivers a nice body kick.
A solid body kick from The Gangster.
Alves looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alves shoots in for a takedown but The Gangster shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Gangster misses with a wild combination.
Alves takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from The Gangster, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves throws a hook but The Gangster blocks it.
Alves takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Gangster tests Alves 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Gangster fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Alves looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A shot to the liver by The Gangster. Beautiful body shot.
The Gangster scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The Gangster uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The Gangster connects with a looping right hand.
The Gangster's corner calls for a 1-2. The Gangster obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alves lands an overhand right.
Alves sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Gangster scores with a spinning back kick!
Alves tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but The Gangster defends well and Alves ends up having to push The Gangster into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renzo Alves . That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Gangster stuffs the takedown attempt from Alves . Alves gets slowly back to his feet.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Gangster swivels and escapes.
The Gangster clinches up with Alves and pushes him back against the cage.
The Gangster scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from The Gangster on the inside.
The Gangster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Gangster throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A cross from The Gangster lands.
The Gangster fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alves sprawls well initially but The Gangster persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The Gangster landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Alves moves into full guard.
The Gangster tries to free his leg and advance position but Alves is retaining full guard.
Alves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Alves is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, The Gangster asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Alves manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The Gangster gets back to full guard.
Alves working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of The Gangster's head.
Alves with a nice head shot there.
Alves wants to control from the top but The Gangster keeps moving.
The Gangster lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves keeping moving, preventing The Gangster from controlling successfully.
Alves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Gangster trying to control the position from guard on top but Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Renzo Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timmey The Gangster is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alves utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alves manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Gangster manages to get himself to full guard.
Alves throws an elbow that misses. The Gangster uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alves 's guard. Nice move by The Gangster!
The Gangster lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timmey The Gangster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Gangster 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 45:50
Judge George Francis scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timmey The Gangster! Timmey The Gangster retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Timmey The Gangster 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Fahad Al Qarni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sinbad Baba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Qarni's entrance music is Hells Bells. A fine choice. Baba has chosen King of Seven Seas as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fahad Al Qarni!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sinbad Baba!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Qarni swinging wildly here.
Baba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baba. Al Qarni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Qarni scores with a hook.
Baba throws an overhand right that lands on Al Qarni's shoulder, as Al Qarni tries to avoid the shot.
Al Qarni throws a big counter combination but Baba scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Baba misses with a double jab.
Al Qarni scores with a sloppy right hand. Baba should have avoided that one.
Nice body punch from Baba.
Baba lands with a cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Al Qarni as he connects with a hook.
Al Qarni throws a series of punches but Baba avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al Qarni.
Baba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Al Qarni misses with a double jab
and Baba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Baba.
Al Qarni keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Baba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Al Qarni cracks Baba with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baba scores with a jab to the body.
Al Qarni feints and as Baba raises his hands in defense, Al Qarni changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Al Qarni sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Baba's guard.
Al Qarni thows a huge punch but Baba dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baba looks like he's trying to stand up.
Al Qarni is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Baba sees it coming and defends easily.
Al Qarni is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Al Qarni looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni trying to control the action but Baba is working from the bottom.
Baba wants to get back to his feet.
Al Qarni is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Al Qarni is trying to work for a kimura but Baba is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Baba has managed to free his arm - good work.
Al Qarni seems to be looking for submissions.
Al Qarni is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Baba sees it coming and defends easily.
Baba works his way to full guard. Good work.
Al Qarni pushing down on Baba's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Baba is refusing to be controlled, as Al Qarni sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Al Qarni thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Baba's head.
Al Qarni sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Baba defending well though.
Al Qarni seems to be working for a kimura but Baba defends the submission attempt.
Baba is defending against the submission attempts here by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni is working for a submission of some sort.
Al Qarni working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fahad Al Qarni dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Baba lands with a shot to the body.
Al Qarni walks into a left hand.
Al Qarni throws a jab but it's blocked by Baba.
A little jabbing left from Baba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Baba scores with a jab to the head.
Al Qarni bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Al Qarni goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Baba rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Al Qarni's guard! Nice work there by Baba!
Al Qarni looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baba is one step ahead there.
Fahad Al Qarni overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Al Qarni is working hard here to advance position.
Al Qarni escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Baba looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Qarni looking to control.
Baba stopping the sweep attempt from Al Qarni.
Baba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Al Qarni has his foot on Baba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baba works his way back into a safe position though.
Al Qarni looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Baba is defending well. Al Qarni quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Baba has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Al Qarni celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fahad Al Qarni!
Fahad Al Qarni retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Fahad Al Qarni thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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