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HFC 251 Say Goodnight PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Winslow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winslow comes to the cage accompanied by KJ-52 - Let's go. Gonzalez has chosen Why Cant we Be Friends! as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shane Winslow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesus Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez leaves Winslow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Winslow lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gonzalez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Shane Winslow has been cut.
Winslow connects with an inside leg kick.
Gonzalez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Winslow.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Winslow closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gonzalez's guard.
Winslow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gonzalez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Winslow wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving.
Winslow connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzalez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Winslow wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving.
Winslow drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Winslow jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winslow is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Winslow is working Gonzalez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winslow wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving.
Gonzalez wants to get back to his feet but Winslow is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gonzalez is on top in guard.
Gonzalez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Winslow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Winslow has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Winslow throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gonzalez escapes and throws Winslow's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winslow manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Winslow is trying to get back to full guard.
Gonzalez wants to take a breather but Winslow is having none of it.
Winslow tries to get to full guard but Gonzalez has control of the leg.
Winslow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gonzalez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gonzalez wants to pass to mount but Winslow is defending the position.
Winslow looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Gonzalez pushes past his half guard into mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winslow keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gonzalez manages to capitalize on a mistake by Winslow to take his back!
Winslow rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Winslow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gonzalez pulls his head out easily.
Winslow tries to roll over but Gonzalez keeps him under control.
Gonzalez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Winslow. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Winslow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Winslow actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winslow actively working from the bottom here.
Winslow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gonzalez pulls his head out easily.
Winslow looking for submissions off his back.
Winslow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gonzalez stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winslow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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 Shane Winslow will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shane Winslow's cut.
That's time! Winslow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Winslow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Winslow shoots in for a takedown but Gonzalez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gonzalez throws the left hand but Winslow avoids the punch easily.
Winslow shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Winslow showed some decent athleticism there.
Gonzalez manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Winslow throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gonzalez counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzalez stuffs the takedown attempt from Winslow. Winslow gets slowly back to his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Winslow.
Gonzalez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gonzalez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winslow moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Winslow.
Gonzalez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Winslow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez misses with a wild combination.
Winslow tries to counter with a takedown but Gonzalez is quick to defend against it.
Winslow misses with a takedown attempt
and Winslow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Winslow tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gonzalez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Winslow somewhat.
Winslow looks for a takedown but Gonzalez sprawls well.
Shane Winslow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winslow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gonzalez.
Winslow shoots in and bounces Gonzalez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gonzalez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've been hearing that Winslow has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gonzalez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winslow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gonzalez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Winslow is controlling him.
Gonzalez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gonzalez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Winslow passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Winslow tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Winslow has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Winslow tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Winslow has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Winslow goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gonzalez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Winslow but great work by Gonzalez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winslow is looking for a sweep.
Gonzalez decides to stand back up. Gonzalez steps back and let's Winslow get back to his feet.
Winslow gets the takedown into side control.
Gonzalez explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
No luck for Winslow with that takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez staying out of range there.
Winslow throws a hook to the side of Gonzalez's head but Gonzalez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winslow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A clash of legs there as Winslow blocks the low kick.
Winslow swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gonzalez.
Nice cross by Gonzalez.
Winslow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gonzalez gets caught napping as Winslow dives in and scores a takedown. Gonzalez manages to retain guard.
Gonzalez keeping moving, preventing Winslow from controlling successfully.
Winslow sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gonzalez's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Gonzalez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shane Winslow's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Gonzalez lands a jab.
Winslow shoots in for a takedown but Gonzalez shows good takedown defense.
Gonzalez tries to sprawl but Winslow drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gonzalez kicks Winslow off and gets back to his feet.
Good exchange - Gonzalez coming out on top.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gonzalez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gonzalez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gonzalez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winslow manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winslow darts in looking for a takedown but Gonzalez gets double underhooks and turns Winslow into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Gonzalez.
Winslow closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gonzalez circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Winslow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzalez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Winslow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gonzalez sprawls well. Gonzalez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Winslow gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez leaves Winslow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Winslow is defended easily by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Winslow ducks under a wild hook from Gonzalez.
Winslow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gonzalez connects with a jab.
Gonzalez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Winslow lands a lovely overhand right.
Gonzalez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gonzalez wants it to stay on the feet.
Winslow with a poor takedown
and Gonzalez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gonzalez moves into the clinch.
Winslow fails to pull guard.
Winslow tries to pull guard but Gonzalez holds him up against the cage and eventually Winslow drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winslow is trying to pull guard but Gonzalez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Winslow tries to pull guard but Gonzalez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Winslow is trying to pull guard but Gonzalez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gonzalez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gonzalez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winslow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gonzalez scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Gonzalez as the two fighters clinch.
Gonzalez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gonzalez digs a right hand into Winslow's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Winslow's gas tank.
Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Winslow defending well as Gonzalez loads up on a big left hand.
Winslow moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A good leg kick by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Winslow on the side of the head.
Winslow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gonzalez connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winslow gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gonzalez counters with a crisp one two that drops Winslow! Gonzalez thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Winslow to his feet! Winslow is in big trouble!
Winslow is rocked!
Winslow misses with a takedown
and Gonzalez counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Winslow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jesus Gonzalez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Winslow on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Winslow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Winslow seems to have got his legs back now.
Gonzalez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Winslow feinted with a counter takedown.
Winslow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gonzalez clinches up against the cage.
Gonzalez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Winslow is trying to pull guard but Gonzalez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gonzalez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winslow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gonzalez pinned against the cage. Gonzalez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gonzalez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Winslow will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Winslow gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gonzalez counters with an outside leg kick.
Gonzalez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gonzalez lands with a hook. Winslow tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gonzalez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Winslow fails with a takedown attempt.
Winslow misses with a right hand
and Gonzalez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Winslow gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Gonzalez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gonzalez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Gonzalez!
An intense looking Jesus Gonzalez took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Thank you to the CFC for giving me this fight first off. Thank you to my opponent for not being scared like everyone else is. See people don't duck me.. I want that CFC gold again and I'm coming for it. Next fight, that title is mine! I'm coming for you Champ! '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Mironov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Boulder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mironov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Down by Law - by Madball. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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300 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergei Mironov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Boulder!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mironov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boulder.
Mironov avoids the body shot from Boulder.
Boulder looks to throw a body kick
and Mironov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Boulder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mironov checks a leg kick nicely.
Boulder 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.
Boulder misses with a left hand
and Mironov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boulder throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mironov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Frank Boulder has been cut.
Mironov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boulder 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.
Boulder misses with a low kick.
Boulder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mironov.
Boulder takes a swing at Mironov's ribcage but misses.
Mironov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mironov.
Boulder throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mironov counters with a shoot takedown. Boulder fights it but they end up in guard.
Boulder pushes Mironov off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulder just misses with a punch to the body.
Boulder misses with a hook to the body
and Mironov counters with a takedown into side control.
Mironov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Boulder's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mironov throws an elbow but Boulder slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mironov with the ground and pound but Boulder regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Boulder is looking to control Mironov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boulder avoid being mounted?
Mironov is looking to stall here but Boulder recovers full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mironov won't allow Boulder to sweep him here.
Mironov wants to control from the top but Boulder keeps moving.
Mironov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boulder wants to get back to his feet but Mironov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mironov misses with a double jab.
Boulder throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mironov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boulder.
Boulder swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boulder. Mironov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mironov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Boulder throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Boulder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boulder misses with a body kick.
Mironov tries to counter by clinching up but Boulder breaks away and moves out of range.
Boulder displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mironov.
Boulder listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Sergei Mironov has been cut.
Mironov connects with the punch.
A punch lands to the side of Boulder 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boulder throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mironov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Boulder sprawls and moves away.
Boulder throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mironov counters with a left to the body.
Boulder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boulder thows a leg kick but Mironov checks it
letting Mironov counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mironov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boulder is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mironov rather than just go for the knockout.
Boulder misses with an uppercut. Mironov saw that one coming.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mironov.
Boulder is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boulder is not content to let Mironov control the position.
Mironov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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 Sergei Mironov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mironov lands a nice shot that snaps Boulder's head back.
Mironov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mironov duly obliges.
Boulder misses with a kick to the body
and Mironov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boulder throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mironov counters with a three punch combo that has Boulder backing up. Boulder nods at Mironov to acknowledge the strikes.
Boulder throws a series of punches but Mironov moves out of range.
Mironov walks into a straight right hand from Boulder.
A punch combination from Boulder misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boulder throws a sloppy body shot
and Mironov counters with a nice right hand that sends Boulder toppling to the canvas! Boulder scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mironov finish him?!
Boulder is rocked!
A bone on bone clash there as Mironov blocks the leg kick.
Mironov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Boulder is still on wobbly legs! Can Mironov finish him?
Boulder throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mironov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Boulder!
The referee asks Mironov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mironov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Mironov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Boulder to his feet.
Boulder seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mironov moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Boulder as Mironov shoots in.
Boulder feints a counter leg kick.
A low kick from Boulder misses
and Mironov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sergei Mironov is winning the standup battle so far.
Mironov moves out of range as Boulder strikes.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mironov.
The referee asks Mironov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mironov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Mironov working the ground and pound.
Mironov wants to take a breather but Boulder manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Mironov.
Mironov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boulder can do to turn this around?
Mironov forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mironov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mironov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Boulder takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mironov loads up with a big shot that hurts Boulder! He's pulled Mironov in close but Mironov has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Boulder survive? More strikes from Mironov and Boulder is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sergei Mironov!
Sergei Mironov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buddy Brandon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Degrizz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is All Summer Long. Jim Degrizz acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buddy Brandon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Degrizz!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Degrizz misses with a looping right.
A left lands for Degrizz.
Brandon shoots in for a takedown but Degrizz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Degrizz gets caught flat footed, as Brandon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Brandon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Degrizz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brandon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brandon wants to pass the guard but Degrizz is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Degrizz keeping moving, preventing Brandon from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandon distracts Degrizz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Degrizz being controlled here, momentarily.
Brandon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Brandon is looking to work some ground and pound but Degrizz has wrist control.
Brandon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brandon trying to control the position from guard on top but Degrizz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Brandon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Brandon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Brandon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Degrizz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandon is looking to take a break and control but Degrizz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Degrizz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brandon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Brandon trying to pass the guard but Degrizz defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Degrizz wants to improve his position but Brandon is controlling well.
Brandon moves nicely into side control.
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.
Brandon tries to score with some ground and pound. Degrizz controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Degrizz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brandon landing strikes.
Brandon in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Degrizz is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brandon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Degrizz keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buddy Brandon dominated that round.
That's time! Brandon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Brandon tries to clinch up.
Brandon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brandon shoots in for a takedown but Degrizz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Degrizz.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brandon or perhaps it was just good defense by Degrizz, which made it look bad.
Degrizz keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Degrizz! But no joy.
Degrizz is looking to clinch.
Degrizz throws a lazy right hand but Brandon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brandon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brandon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brandon tries to clinch up.
Degrizz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brandon.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buddy Brandon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Brandon is looking to take a break and control but Degrizz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandon decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Brandon fails with a takedown attempt.
Brandon fails with the takedown.
Brandon shoots and misses
and Degrizz counters with a straight right hand.
Brandon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Degrizz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Degrizz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brandon's calf.
Degrizz misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Degrizz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Degrizz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brandon misses with a takedown
and Degrizz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brandon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Degrizz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Buddy Brandon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Degrizz cracks Brandon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brandon is rocked!
Brandon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brandon looks for a takedown but Degrizz sprawls well.
Degrizz blocks a low kick nicely.
Degrizz tries to clinch but Brandon moves out of range.
Brandon dives in for a single leg takedown but Degrizz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Brandon sets himself, and Degrizz steps forward looking for the clinch! Brandon avoids it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Degrizz shoots in for a takedown but Brandon shows good takedown defense.
Degrizz throws out a powerful jab.
Brandon shoots in looking for a takedown. Degrizz tries to sprawl out of it but Brandon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Degrizz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brandon is looking to clinch.
Jim Degrizz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brandon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Degrizz moves out of range of the leg kick from Brandon.
Degrizz lands a lovely overhand right.
Brandon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oh Brandon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Degrizz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brandon.
Degrizz moves out of range of the leg kick from Brandon.
No joy there for Brandon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brandon seems to have got his legs back now.
Brandon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Degrizz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brandon.
And Brandon counters with a quick kick to the body but Degrizz blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandon dives in and scores a takedown into Degrizz's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Degrizz working a defensive guard here.
Brandon wants to control from the top but Degrizz keeps moving.
Brandon throws a big right hand that misses.
Brandon throwing strikes but missing.
Brandon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Degrizz 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! Brandon rolls with it to try and escape but Degrizz cranks on the arm and Brandon is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jim Degrizz!
A victorious Jim Degrizz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vyacheslav Fedotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Gomes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomes has chosen Roadhouse Blues as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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34
137 lbs
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138 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vyacheslav Fedotov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Gomes!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedotov closes the distance and clinches.
Fedotov blocks a body shot from Gomes.
A right hook to the body lands for Gomes.
Fedotov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gomes as Fedotov tries to tie him up.
Fedotov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fedotov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fedotov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gomes pushes Fedotov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fedotov has a couple of punches blocked by Gomes.
Gomes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gomes is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Fedotov can't fight it off and eventually Gomes manages to take the fight to the floor. Fedotov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gomes looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes is in close to Fedotov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fedotov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomes is one step ahead there.
Fedotov is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedotov keeping full guard, as Gomes tries to pass.
Fedotov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gomes defends well.
Gomes looking to pass the guard.
Gomes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fedotov has an active guard here but Gomes has managed to pass into half guard.
Fedotov tries to get to full guard but Gomes has control of the leg.
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.
Gomes works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gomes pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fedotov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gomes goes for an armbar but Fedotov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Fedotov.
Fedotov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomes is keeping the position for now.
Gomes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fedotov's guard.
Fedotov keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fedotov has his foot on Gomes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gomes works his way back into a safe position though.
Gomes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fedotov's head.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Fedotov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fedotov looking for a sweep. Not yet Fedotov, not yet.
Gomes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gomes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Fedotov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Gomes postures up.
Gomes looking to pass the guard.
Gomes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fedotov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gomes puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fedotov tries to get to full guard but Gomes has control of the leg.
Gomes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gomes sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fedotov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gomes landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Gomes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gomes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Gomes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gomes.
The fighters circling - Fedotov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fedotov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gomes throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fedotov. Gomes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fedotov moves into the clinch successfully.
Gomes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fedotovs head.
Gomes lands an uppercut.
Fedotov can't find room to land a body shot as Gomes controls the action.
Gomes blocks a body shot from Fedotov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes misses with the head strike.
Fedotov tries to throw a body punch but Gomes avoids it by throwing Fedotov back against the cage.
Fedotov tries to throw a body punch but Gomes avoids it by throwing Fedotov back against the cage.
Gomes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gomes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short body shot lands from Fedotov as the two fighters clinch.
Gomes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fedotov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes can't get the takedown.
Vyacheslav Fedotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Gomes.
Fedotov tries a body shot but Gomes blocks it.
Gomes is trying to trip Fedotov. He has hold of a leg but Fedotov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gomes persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fedotov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fedotov controls Gomes momentarily but Gomes frees himself.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gomes working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Gomes scoring with some ground and pound.
Gomes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gomes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fedotov's guard.
Gomes 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.
Gomes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gomes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gomes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fedotov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gomes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gomes wants to control but Fedotov is keeping him busy.
Fedotov is looking for a sweep. Gomes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gomes controlling the action here.
Gomes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gomes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fedotov is doing well to control the position and prevent Gomes from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomes 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.
Fedotov is looking for a sweep. Gomes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fedotov is refusing to be controlled, as Gomes sits in half guard.
Gomes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gomes content to control rather than advance.
Gomes working over Fedotov with some ground and pound. Fedotov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Still in half guard, Gomes seems content to control.
Gomes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fedotov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fedotov regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
Gomes postures up and lands a big shot to Fedotov's brow.
Gomes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gomes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gomes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gomes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gomes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomes stopping the sweep attempt from Fedotov.
Gomes works over Fedotov with some ground and pound from guard.
Fedotov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Gomes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fedotov, as that shot connected.
Gomes tries to keep at a distance but Fedotov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gomes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fedotov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fedotov is working Gomes over against the cage.
Gomes misses with a punch to the body.
Gomes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fedotov is defending well.
Gomes prevents a body shot from Fedotov.
A hook to the body from Fedotov.
Fedotov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes scores with a shoulder strike.
Fedotov tries to throw a body punch but Gomes avoids it by throwing Fedotov back against the cage.
Gomes scores with a hook to the body.
Gomes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fedotov's elbow.
Fedotov stalling.
Gomes tries to throw a body punch but Fedotov avoids it by throwing Gomes back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes looking for a takedown.
Gomes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fedotovs head.
Gomes digs a right hand into Fedotov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fedotov's gas tank.
Fedotov trying to control the position but instead, Gomes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fedotov into the cage.
Fedotov prevents a body shot from Gomes.
Gomes misses with a body punch.
Fedotov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fedotov tries to throw a body punch but Gomes avoids it by throwing Fedotov back against the cage.
Fedotov digs a right hand into Gomes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gomes's gas tank.
Fedotov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fedotov lands a nice shot to the body.
Gomes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fedotov.
Gomes wants a takedown.
Vyacheslav Fedotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Gomes.
Gomes tries to score a body lock takedown but Fedotov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gomes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vyacheslav Fedotov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fedotov throws an elbow that misses.
Fedotov misses with a punch to the body.
Fedotov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fedotov prevents a takedown attempt there.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gomes prevents a body shot from Fedotov.
Gomes has Fedotov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fedotov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gomes lands with a light punch inside.
Fedotov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gomes's elbow.
Fedotov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gomes is defending well for now.
Fedotov tries to throw a body punch but Gomes avoids it by throwing Fedotov back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Gomes.
Fedotov struggles to land a body shot inside as Gomes controls his hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fedotov's elbow.
Gomes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov misses with a body punch.
Gomes is working for takedown but Fedotov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gomes gets through Fedotov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gomes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fedotov after a bit of a struggle.
Fedotov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Gomes.
Fedotov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fedotov lands an elbow that stopped Gomes in his tracks for a moment.
A short right from Gomes on the inside.
Gomes is trying to drag Fedotov to the mat but Fedotov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fedotov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fedotov struggles to land a body shot inside as Gomes controls his hands.
Gomes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fedotov is defending well.
Gomes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fedotov after a bit of a struggle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov stalling the fight.
Gomes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gomes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fedotov backwards.
Gomes misses with a body punch.
Fedotov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gomes blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gomes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fedotov digs a right hand into Gomes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gomes's gas tank.
Gomes looking for a takedown.
Fedotov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fedotov throws an elbow but misses.
Fedotov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fedotov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fedotov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gomes pushes Fedotov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gomes is looking for a takedown.
Gomes goes for a takedown attempt but Fedotov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
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 Vyacheslav Fedotov.
I think Gomes 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Gomes!
A victorious Dave Gomes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Patryk Szczerbiec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Tupper V (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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36
185 lbs
24 - 27 - 0 |
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201 lbs
17 - 27 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patryk Szczerbiec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Tupper V!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szczerbiec moves into range and connects with a jab.
Szczerbiec 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.
Patryk Szczerbiec seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tupper V displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Szczerbiec.
Tupper V bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Szczerbiec's head.
Tupper V lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Szczerbiec circles away quickly and effectively.
Good exchange - Szczerbiec coming out on top.
Tupper V misses with a few strikes there.
Tupper V throws a hook but Szczerbiec avoids it easily.
Tupper V fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Szczerbiec on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczerbiec misses the shot to the body.
Tupper V lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tupper V drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tupper V circles away from the clinch attempt.
Szczerbiec fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tupper V swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper V throws a right and a left that both miss.
Szczerbiec sizes up Tupper V with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tupper V swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tupper V takes a swing at Szczerbiec's ribcage but misses.
Szczerbiec is looking to clinch but Tupper V is avoiding it.
Szczerbiec checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Szczerbiec tries to clinch
and Tupper V counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Szczerbiec.
Tupper V walks into a straight right hand from Szczerbiec.
Szczerbiec throws a jab but it's blocked by Tupper V.
Szczerbiec dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tupper V. That did some damage!
Tupper V fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Szczerbiec lands a leg kick that knocks Tupper V off balance momentarily.
Tupper V fails to land with a series of punches.
Szczerbiec lands a leg kick that knocks Tupper V off balance momentarily.
Szczerbiec throws a jab when Tupper V was well out of range.
Szczerbiec shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tupper V moves out of range of the strikes.
Szczerbiec keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Szczerbiec swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tupper V counters with a three punch combo that has Szczerbiec backing up. Szczerbiec nods at Tupper V to acknowledge the strikes.
Szczerbiec dodges the punch combination from Tupper V.
Tupper V swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Szczerbiec seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tupper V keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Szczerbiec.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szczerbiec throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Szczerbiec gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tupper V is trying to force a seperation but Szczerbiec has the dominant position.
Tupper V has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Szczerbiec has Tupper V pushed against the cage.
Tupper V is trying to push Szczerbiec away but Szczerbiec has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Szczerbiec keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tupper V's efforts to push away.
Tupper V tries to circle away but Szczerbiec has him pinned against the cage.
Tupper V escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tupper V avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tupper V throws a right and a left that Szczerbiec avoids nicely.
Tupper V throws a series of punches but Szczerbiec avoids them all with ease.
Tupper V throws a sloppy head kick and Szczerbiec moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szczerbiec closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tupper V is trying to break free.
Tupper V is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Szczerbiec just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tupper V's brow.
Szczerbiec lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tupper V backwards.
Tupper V wants to break the clinch but can't.
Szczerbiec lands a nice uppercut.
Tupper V is trying to break the clinch but Szczerbiec has him pressed against the cage.
Szczerbiec lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tupper V backwards.
Tupper V blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tupper V blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tupper V goes for a takedown in the clinch but Szczerbiec prevents it.
Szczerbiec throws a punch but it's blocked by Tupper V.
Tupper V breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Szczerbiec misses with a body kick.
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 Patryk Szczerbiec will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tupper V throws a series of punches but Szczerbiec moves out of range.
Tupper V misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Szczerbiec doesn't manage to clinch there - Tupper V circles away.
Szczerbiec feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tupper Vs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice sprawl there from Szczerbiec as Tupper V shoots in.
Szczerbiec fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Bobby Tupper V has been cut.
Tupper V swinging wildly here.
Tupper V avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczerbiec is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Szczerbiec scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bobby Tupper V seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Szczerbiec. Those never looked like landing.
Tupper V throws a right hand that misses
and Szczerbiec cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Szczerbiec misses with a straight right.
Szczerbiec connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Patryk Szczerbiec is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from Szczerbiec.
Szczerbiec lands a two punch combo.
Tupper V takes one on the button.
Tupper V is rocked!
Tupper V misses with the combination.
Tupper V is still on wobbly legs! Can Szczerbiec finish him?
Tupper V gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Szczerbiec gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Tupper V is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patryk Szczerbiec!
Patryk Szczerbiec thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bas Dekkers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stacee Jaxee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaxee is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pour Some Sugar on Me by Stacee Jaxx. Stacee Jaxee is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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26
155 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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29
157 lbs
19 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bas Dekkers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stacee Jaxee!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaxee misses with a body shot
and Dekkers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dekkers defending well as Jaxee loads up on a big left hand.
Jaxee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dekkers's head.
Jaxee throws a hook to the side of Dekkers's head but Dekkers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dekkers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jaxee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jaxee throws a hook but Dekkers blocks it.
Jaxee on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jaxee tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big right from Dekkers misses.
Dekkers cracks Jaxee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Jaxee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dekkers scores with a leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jaxee has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Stacee Jaxee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dekkers is looking to slow Jaxee down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaxee throws a lazy uppercut
and Dekkers counters with a leg kick.
Jaxee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Dekkers checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dekkers closes the distance and pushes Jaxee back into the cage.
Jaxee stalling.
Dekkers prevents Jaxee from breaking the clinch.
Jaxee has a couple of punches blocked by Dekkers.
Dekkers looking to throw knees to the head but Jaxee is blocking nicely.
Nice elbow from Dekkers.
Dekkers with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jaxee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dekkers will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jaxee up against the cage.
Jaxee tries to pull guard but Dekkers won't allow it.
Dekkers misses with an elbow over the top.
Dekkers lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dekkers throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jaxee wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dekkers landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jaxee tries to work over Dekkers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dekkers lands a nice elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dekkers lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dekkers pushes off an throws an elbow but Jaxee leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dekkers is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jaxee is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dekkers pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bas Dekkers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stacee Jaxee.
Dekkers missing with knees to the body.
Dekkers stalls.
Dekkers is struggling to control the position.
Dekkers gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jaxee has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jaxee misses with some punches.
Dekkers landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dekkers content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dekkers lands an elbow inside that Jaxee shrugs off.
Jaxee tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dekkers just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dekkers misses with an elbow over the top.
Dekkers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dekkers missing with knees to the body.
Jaxee is trying to force a seperation but Dekkers has the dominant position.
Jaxee blocks an elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dekkers throws an elbow that misses.
Dekkers with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dekkers unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jaxee lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dekkers lands an elbow inside that Jaxee shrugs off.
Dekkers lands an elbow inside that Jaxee shrugs off.
Dekkers misses with an elbow over the top.
Jaxee has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jaxee avoids a wild elbow strike from Dekkers.
Jaxee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaxee looks to throw the jab but Dekkers is out of range.
Dekkers misses with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaxee keeps the fight on the outside.
Jaxee throws out a loose jab but Dekkers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dekkers appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dekkers!
Dekkers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jaxee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A shot to the body from Jaxee misses
and Dekkers counters with a good low kick that Jaxee was not able to check.
Jaxee misses with a combination
and Dekkers makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jaxee misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jaxee loads up on a big right hand but Dekkers slips the punch.
Jaxee misses with a low kick.
Jaxee throws an off balance right hand
and Dekkers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jaxee thinking.
Dekkers stuns Jaxee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bas Dekkers dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dekkers pushes Jaxee up against the cage in a clinch.
Dekkers using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dekkers throws an elbow but misses.
Dekkers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jaxee can do to turn this around?
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dekkers landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dekkers lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jaxee blocks an elbow strike from Dekkers.
Dekkers is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jaxee is trying to push Dekkers away but Dekkers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jaxee's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dekkers creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaxee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dekkers clobbers Jaxee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dekkers tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jaxee is able to avoid easily.
Jaxee misses with a straight right.
Dekkers jabs at Jaxee's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaxee catches Dekkers with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jaxee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jaxee misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Dekkers misses the target.
Dekkers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jaxee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jaxee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jaxee lands a glancing blow to the side of Dekkers's head.
A leg kick checked by Jaxee.
Jaxee swings for the body but Dekkers moves out of range.
Dekkers throws a solid leg kick but Jaxee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dekkers.
Jaxee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dekkers rushes Jaxee and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dekkers using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short right from Jaxee on the inside.
Jaxee blocks an elbow strike from Dekkers.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dekkers lands an elbow inside that Jaxee shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaxee takes a knee right on the jaw!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dekkers lands an elbow inside.
Dekkers lands an elbow just above Jaxee 's eye.
Dekkers lands an elbow inside that Jaxee shrugs off.
Dekkers connects with a knee to the head.
Dekkers trying to land knees to the body.
Dekkers lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jaxee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dekkers unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dekkers pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dekkers.
Dekkers landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dekkers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dekkers just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jaxee's brow.
Jaxee blocks an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dekkers.
Dekkers tries a knee to the head but Jaxee blocks it.
Dekkers dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dekkers with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dekkers stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jaxee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Jaxee.
Dekkers has managed to clinch.
Dekkers dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jaxee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dekkers lands an elbow that stopped Jaxee in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dekkers tries to land a knee to the head but Jaxee blocks with his arms.
Jaxee avoiding damage as Dekkers throws knees to the body.
Dekkers lands a nice elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dekkers looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dekkers comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jaxee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dekkers leaning against his opponent.
Dekkers creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jaxee's defenses.
Jaxee breaks from the clinch.
Dekkers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jaxee.
Dekkers throws an overhand right that lands on Jaxee's shoulder, as Jaxee tries to avoid the shot.
Dekkers wants to land a leg kick but Jaxee is out of range.
Dekkers tries to clinch but Jaxee is having none of it.
Jaxee misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot lands for Dekkers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bas Dekkers dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dekkers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dekkers throws an elbow that misses.
Jaxee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A leg kick checked by Jaxee.
Bas Dekkers is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Jaxee.
Dekkers tries to counter by clinching up but Jaxee breaks away and moves out of range.
A big right from Jaxee misses.
Jaxee keeps the fight on the outside.
Dekkers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jaxee connects with a body shot that sends Dekkers's belly button to the back.
Jaxee cracks Dekkers with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dekkers throws the kick towards the body but Jaxee avoids it.
Jaxee lands with a good body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dekkers.
Dekkers has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dekkers landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jaxee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jaxee is trying to push Dekkers away but Dekkers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dekkers crunches a lovely knee into Jaxee's ribcage.
Dekkers taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dekkers using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jaxee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jaxee tries to break free but Dekkers pushes him back against the cage.
Dekkers creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jaxee's defenses.
Jaxee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dekkers lands an elbow just above Jaxee 's eye.
Jaxee blocks an elbow strike.
Jaxee working hard to break the clinch.
Jaxee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dekkers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Jaxee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jaxee letting Dekkers take a breather here.
Jaxee tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dekkers lands a knee to the body.
Dekkers lands an elbow inside that Jaxee shrugs off.
Dekkers leaning against his opponent.
Jaxee breaks the clinch.
Jaxee lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaxee misses with a leg kick
and Dekkers counters with a nice kick to the body.
Dekkers scoring well with a low kick there.
Dekkers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jaxee. That did some damage!
Bas Dekkers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jaxee is trying to force a seperation but Dekkers has the dominant position.
Dekkers scores a nice knee to the body.
Jaxee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaxee throws a punch but it's blocked by Dekkers.
Dekkers gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jaxee misses with a punch to the body.
Jaxee tries to work over Dekkers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jaxee has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stacee Jaxee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dekkers taking a breather.
Dekkers connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jaxee's face.
Jaxee working aggressively here.
Bas Dekkers has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jaxee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dekkers has him pressed against the cage.
Dekkers lands a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaxee is looking to break free of the clinch but Dekkers has double underhooks.
Dekkers just leaning against Jaxee, taking a breather.
Jaxee tries to pull guard but Dekkers won't allow it.
Jaxee is trying to break the clinch but Dekkers has him pressed against the cage.
Dekkers lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Dekkers.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dekkers.
Jaxee jumps guard but Dekkers stands there with Jaxee around his waist. Jaxee gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bas Dekkers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stacee Jaxee.
Dekkers putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jaxee in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dekkers lands an elbow just above Jaxee 's eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dekkers prevents a body shot from Jaxee.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bas Dekkers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dekkers has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bas Dekkers!
Bas Dekkers decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tatenda Ihejirika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lynch is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dezarie / Most High. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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30
261 lbs
14 - 13 - 0 |
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32
258 lbs
17 - 12 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tatenda Ihejirika!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joshua Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ihejirika blocks a head kick by Lynch.
Lynch dodges the punch combination from Ihejirika.
We've been hearing reports that Ihejirika has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lynch throws a head kick but Ihejirika moves out of range.
Ihejirika appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lynch lands the left hand.
Ihejirika swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ihejirika throws a hook but Lynch avoids it easily.
Ihejirika misses with the combination.
Ihejirika tries to keep at a distance but Lynch has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ihejirika stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ihejirika misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lynch scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Tatenda Ihejirika has been cut.
Lynch rushes Ihejirika and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lynch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch tries a head kick but it misses.
Lynch takes a swing at Ihejirika's ribcage but misses.
Ihejirika fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lynch avoids it really well and circles away.
Ihejirika shoots in for a double leg but Lynch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ihejirika takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ihejirika closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lynch circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tatenda Ihejirika. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lynch throws a head kick that misses.
Ihejirika lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lynch circles away quickly and effectively.
Lynch fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Ihejirika to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Ihejirika looks to clinch but Lynch throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Ihejirika taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Joshua Lynch!
Joshua Lynch thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Hammet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Calloway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammet comes into the arena with Finger Eleven - Slow Chemical blaring out of the sound system. Calloway has chosen The Death Symphony as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Mark Calloway has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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37
299 lbs
26 - 14 - 0 |
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30
395 lbs
15 - 13 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gordon Hammet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Calloway!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calloway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hammet misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Calloway is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hammet throws a sloppy head kick and Calloway moves out of range easily.
Hammet throws a sloppy head kick and Calloway moves out of range easily.
Hammet scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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.
Calloway tries to improve position but can't.
Calloway parries the strikes from Hammet easily there. Hammet is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Calloway to escape.
Hammet tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hammet has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hammet tries for a kimura but Calloway is defending well.
Hammet tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hammet has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hammet cracks Calloway with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammet landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hammet grinds an elbow into Calloway's temple.
Hammet sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Calloway is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Calloway is trying to get back to half guard.
Hammet scoring with punches and elbows.
Hammet is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Calloway knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hammet lands a nice forearm strike.
Hammet tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hammet has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Calloway is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Hammet yanks on the arm and Calloway is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Hammet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gordon Hammet!
In his post fight interview, Gordon Hammet gave a big smile as he said 'Man! How good is it to come back in this cage again and again and show every time that you still have something left in the tank. Awesome, that's the word.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Flannery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabricio Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flannery comes to the cage accompanied by Dropkick Murphys - I'm Shipping Up To Boston. Velasquez has chosen El Camino as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Desmond Flannery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fabricio Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flannery with a lazy takedown attempt
and Velasquez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Velasquez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Flannery to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Flannery postures up and lands a big shot to Velasquez's brow.
Velasquez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Flannery.
Velasquez wants to get back to his feet but Flannery is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Flannery working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Flannery works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Flannery is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Velasquez is just riding it out for now. Flannery eventually gives up the hold.
Flannery is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Velasquez is just riding it out for now. Flannery eventually gives up the hold.
Flannery is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Velasquez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Flannery.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Flannery working over Velasquez with some ground and pound. Velasquez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Flannery prevents Velasquez from standing back up.
Flannery is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Flannery trying to mount his opponent but Velasquez defends it.
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.
Flannery is looking for a kimura but Velasquez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Flannery to get the leverage.
Flannery is looking for a kimura but Velasquez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Flannery to get the leverage.
Flannery is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Velasquez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Flannery.
Flannery is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Velasquez makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Velasquez misses with the combination.
Flannery appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Flannery goes for a double leg but Velasquez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Velasquez continues to drive forward.
Flannery scoring well with a low kick there.
Flannery has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desmond Flannery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velasquez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Velasquez wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flannery shoots in looking for a takedown but Velasquez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Flannery's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Velasquez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Velasquez misses with an uppercut. Flannery saw that one coming.
Flannery shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Velasquez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Flannery passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Velasquez is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've been hearing that Flannery has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Flannery looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Velasquez wants to get back to his feet.
Velasquez bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Flannery throws a leg kick but Velasquez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Flannery is defended easily by Velasquez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flannery fails with the takedown.
Velasquez throws a series of punches but Flannery avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Flannery is defended easily by Velasquez.
Flannery on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Velasquez scores with a jab.
Velasquez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Velasquez wants it to stay on the feet.
Velasquez throws a looping overhand right but Flannery ducks down to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Velasquez. Those never looked like landing.
Flannery shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Velasquez gets caught napping as Flannery dives in and scores a takedown. Velasquez manages to retain guard.
Flannery wants to pass the guard but Velasquez is keeping the position.
Velasquez wants to get back to his feet but Flannery is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fabricio Velasquez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Flannery shoots in but Velasquez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Velasquez lands with a hook. Flannery tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Flannery misses with a takedown
and Velasquez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Desmond Flannery has been cut.
Flannery shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Velasquez defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desmond Flannery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flannery shoots in for a takedown but Velasquez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Velasquez as Flannery shoots in.
Flannery is trying hard to land a takedown here. Velasquez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Velasquez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Flannery.
Flannery has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Velasquez finds it's way round the side to connect with Flannery's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flannery looks for a takedown but Velasquez sprawls well.
A lazy left from Velasquez finds it's target.
Velasquez looks to throw the jab but Flannery is out of range.
Flannery has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Velasquez misses its intended target.
Desmond Flannery is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Velasquez throws a shot from downtown. Flannery moves away and avoids it.
Flannery fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Flannery with a poor takedown
and Velasquez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fabricio Velasquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Velasquez lands a big right hand that sends Flannery crashing to the mat! Velasquez stays standing though and waves Flannery back to his feet!
Flannery is rocked!
Velasquez misses with the combination.
Oh Flannery is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Velasquez stuffs the takedown attempt from Flannery. Flannery gets slowly back to his feet.
Flannery seems to have got his legs back now.
Flannery shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velasquez misses with a series of wild punches.
Velasquez digs a good hook to Flannery's body.
Flannery blocks a jab.
Flannery fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Velasquez to the ground. Flannery is now in Velasquez's guard.
Desmond Flannery overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Flannery won't allow Velasquez to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Velasquez. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Flannery sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Velasquez's guard.
Flannery is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Flannery is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Velasquez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Flannery.
Velasquez is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flannery trying to pass the guard but Velasquez defending well.
Velasquez wants to get back to his feet.
Velasquez taking some punishment here, with Flannery in his half guard.
Flannery is working for a submission of some sort.
Flannery is working for a submission of some sort.
Flannery is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Velasquez is trying to stand back up but Flannery is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Flannery seems to be looking for submissions.
Flannery thows a huge punch but Velasquez dodges it nicely.
Velasquez is trying to stand up here but Flannery is controlling him well.
Flannery seems to be working for a kimura but Velasquez defends the submission attempt.
Velasquez pushes Flannery off looking to stand but Flannery dives back in and keeps control.
Flannery is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Velasquez sees it coming and defends easily.
Velasquez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Flannery is working for an americana but Velasquez has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Flannery was thinking about the submission.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabricio Velasquez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Desmond Flannery's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Flannery throws a leg kick
and Velasquez counters with a one-two to the body.
Velasquez looks to score with a jab to the body but Flannery is just out of range.
Velasquez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Flannery shoots in for a double leg but Velasquez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fighters circling - Velasquez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Velasquez misses with a hook. Flannery ducked under it nicely.
Velasquez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Flannery shoots for a takedown but Velasquez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Velasquez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Flannery tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Velasquez swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desmond Flannery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A lazy left from Velasquez finds it's target.
Velasquez lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
An inside leg kick from Flannery misses.
Flannery dives in for a single leg takedown but Velasquez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sloppy strikes from Velasquez. Those never looked like landing.
Flannery takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Flannery looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Velasquez connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flannery showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Velasquez.
Flannery scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Flannery stuffs the takedown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Velasquez.
Flannery looks for a takedown but Velasquez sprawls well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Flannery or perhaps it was just good defense by Velasquez, which made it look bad.
Flannery uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Velasquez.
Velasquez clobbers Flannery with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Flannery looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Velasquez tests Flannery's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Flannery fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flannery avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Flannery wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
No luck for Flannery with that takedown attempt.
A combination from Velasquez does no damage.
Velasquez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velasquez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Velasquez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Left hook, right uppercut from Velasquez.
Flannery shoots in but Velasquez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Flannery goes for a double leg but Velasquez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Velasquez continues to drive forward.
Flannery has his takedown stuffed
and Velasquez counters with a straight right hand.
Fabricio Velasquez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Velasquez misses with a looping left.
Velasquez connects with a body shot that sends Flannery's belly button to the back.
Flannery slips a jab and a cross from Velasquez.
Flannery slips under a jab.
Flannery looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flannery shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Velasquez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Flannery takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Velasquez scores with a decent looking hook.
Velasquez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Flannery throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Velasquez's waist but Velasquez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Flannery off to one side.
Velasquez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Flannery closes the distance and clinches up with Velasquez, looking for a takedown. Flannery pushes Velasquez against the cage but Velasquez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Velasquez lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Flannery falls backwards - clearly groggy! Velasquez dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fabricio Velasquez!
Fabricio Velasquez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cron Spliffton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cron Spliffton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dante Silva!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Spliffton is just out of range.
Spliffton tries to counter by clinching up but Silva breaks away and moves out of range.
Spliffton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Spliffton misses with a body punch
and Silva counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Silva swings for the body but Spliffton moves out of range.
Silva is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Spliffton moves away from the strike by Silva.
Spliffton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Silva manages to circle out of the way.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva digs a good hook to Spliffton's body.
Silva displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spliffton moves forwards but Silva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Spliffton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dante Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Spliffton! He's out on his feet! Silva rushes in and drops Spliffton with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dante Silva!
Dante Silva is the new light heavyweight champion!
A less than humble Dante Silva misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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