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StrikeForce Union #39 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Bullwinkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Rackham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocky Bullwinkle has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rocky Bullwinkle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Rackham!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rackham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rackham circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bullwinkle tries to clinch up.
Rackham swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bullwinkle misses with a body shot.
Bullwinkle looks to land a combination but Rackham avoids it well.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rackham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bullwinkle looks to throw the jab but Rackham is out of range.
Bullwinkle misses with a leg kick
and Rackham makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rackham blocks a head kick by Bullwinkle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rackham scores with a jab.
Bullwinkle moves out of range of the leg kick from Rackham.
Rackham swats away the attempt to clinch by Bullwinkle.
Bullwinkle lands a high kick!
It looks like Jack Rackham has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rackham lands with a straight right. Bullwinkle didn't see that one coming.
Bullwinkle throws a hook to the side of Rackham's head but Rackham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Bullwinkle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rackham lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bullwinkle circles away quickly and effectively.
Bullwinkle throws a lazy head kick
and Rackham counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bullwinkle moves in looking to clinch but Rackham pushes him off.
Bullwinkle wants to clinch but Rackham slips to the side
and Rackham counters with a nice body shot.
Bullwinkle scores with a head kick.
Bullwinkle closes the distance but Rackham moves to the side
and Rackham counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bullwinkle clinches up with Rackham and pushes him back against the cage.
Rackham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rackham.
It looks like Rocky Bullwinkle has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bullwinkle darts in and clinches Rackham up against the cage.
Rackham tries to break free but Bullwinkle pushes him back against the cage.
Rackham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bullwinkle tests Rackham's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rackham misses with a body shot.
We've been told by Bullwinkle's head coaches at White's ELITE Fitness Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bullwinkle throws a body shot but no joy.
Rackham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bullwinkle is looking to clinch.
Bullwinkle misses the shot to the body.
Rackham misses with an uppercut. Bullwinkle saw that one coming.
Bullwinkle tries to clinch
and Rackham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bullwinkle closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bullwinkle tries to close the distance and clinch but Rackham swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bullwinkle takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullwinkle with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bullwinkle moves into range and clinches up with Rackham.
Bullwinkle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rackham has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bullwinkle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bullwinkle is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bullwinkle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rackham has him pressed against the cage.
Bullwinkle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bullwinkle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bullwinkle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bullwinkle lands a left hand.
We've been informed that Rackham has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bullwinkle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rackham breaks from the clinch.
Rackham missing with a left hand there. Bullwinkle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bullwinkle throwing a counter right hand but Rackham manages to avoid it.
Rackham looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rackham stuffs the takedown attempt from Bullwinkle. Bullwinkle gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bullwinkle throws a jab but it's blocked by Rackham.
Rackham connects with a jab.
Rackham slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bullwinkle tries a head kick but it misses.
Rackham is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bullwinkle avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Bullwinkle was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rackham lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bullwinkle at a distance.
Bullwinkle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rackham looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bullwinkle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rackham.
Rocky Bullwinkle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bullwinkle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bullwinkle is looking to clinch.
Rackham looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rackham feints and then cracks Bullwinkle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bullwinkle down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Rackham dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rackham fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bullwinkle checks it well.
Rackham takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bullwinkle connects with a nice looking jab.
Rackham keeps the fight on the outside.
A countering left hand to the body from Rackham misses.
Rackham throws a good cross that connects.
Bullwinkle tries to close the distance and clinch but Rackham swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bullwinkle!
Bullwinkle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rackham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bullwinkle misses with a double jab
and Rackham counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bullwinkle won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bullwinkle is letting Rackham control him for a moment.
Bullwinkle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rackham on the ground.
Rackham connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bullwinkle some visible discomfort.
Rackham cracks Bullwinkle with a big right hand but Bullwinkle just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rackham working the ground and pound.
Bullwinkle is rocked!
Rackham is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Oh Bullwinkle is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rackham scores with punches from side control.
Bullwinkle taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rackham lands a strong strike to the head of Bullwinkle. That's dazed him! Rackham looking to finish here. Bullwinkle is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Rackham lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Rackham!
Jack Rackham 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Godinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay J Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jay J Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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285 lbs
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265 lbs
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Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Miguel Godinho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay J Jackson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Godinho moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
Godinho is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Godinho pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Godinho circles away.
Jackson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Godinho's half guard.
Ground and pound from Jackson.
Jackson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson working Godinho over with strikes here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jackson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Godinho looks a forlorn figure.
Jackson is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Jackson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jay J Jackson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Mc Elroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Earl Jack (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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275 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Mc Elroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Earl Jack!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Mc Elroy catches Jack right on the button with a cross.
Mc Elroy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jack did well to prevent Mc Elroy getting side control.
Mc Elroy is working for a submission of some sort.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jack can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mc Elroy pulls his head out easily.
Jack is trying to get back to full guard.
Mc Elroy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mc Elroy is trying to work for a kimura but Jack is defending well.
Mc Elroy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jack!
Mc Elroy jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jack manages to avoid the submission attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mc Elroy advances to full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack is trying to escape the mount.
Mc Elroy lands a big shot there that rocks Jack but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mc Elroy prevents Jack from getting the reversal.
Mc Elroy jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jack manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mc Elroy landing a few strikes.
Jack tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mc Elroy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mc Elroy is looking to take a break and control but Jack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Mc Elroy stalls from top position.
Jack is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mc Elroy has an Americana. Jack didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Mc Elroy is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Mc Elroy hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Danny Mc Elroy!
A victorious Danny Mc Elroy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Earl Jack had this to say: 'Well I suck. I guess its back to the drawing board now'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brent Boston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Droppa Cleveland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Droppa Cleveland is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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282 lbs
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296 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brent Boston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Droppa Cleveland!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cleveland gets caught napping as Boston dives in and scores a takedown. Cleveland manages to retain guard.
Cleveland wants to get back to his feet but Boston is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boston with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boston throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boston trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boston postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cleveland working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boston.
Boston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boston is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Boston with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boston postures up and lands a big shot to Cleveland's brow.
Boston engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boston throws a big elbow that misses.
Boston throwing strikes but missing.
Boston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boston stops Cleveland from standing up.
Boston postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cleveland told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Boston scoring with some ground and pound.
Boston slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boston landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cleveland parries the strikes from Boston easily there. Boston is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cleveland to escape.
Cleveland is working to avoid the ground and pound but Boston connects with a decent elbow.
It looks like Droppa Cleveland has been cut.
Boston crunches a massive hammerfist down on Cleveland - he's out! Boston Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brent Boston!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clayton Atkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Winkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Winkle is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clayton Atkinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, John Winkle!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winkle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Atkinson stuffs the takedown attempt from Winkle. Winkle gets slowly back to his feet.
Atkinson leaves Winkle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Atkinson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Winkle shoots for a takedown but Atkinson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Clayton Atkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Winkle.
Winkle tries to move into range but Atkinson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Winkle has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A jab from Atkinson does it's job there.
Winkle with a poor takedown
and Atkinson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Atkinson sizes up Winkle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Winkle is rocked!
Winkle misses with a takedown attempt - Atkinson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Winkle is still on wobbly legs! Can Atkinson finish him?
Atkinson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Winkle seems to have recovered his senses.
Atkinson throws a head kick that Winkle semi-blocks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winkle with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Atkinson to score with a decent uppercut.
Winkle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Atkinson. Atkinson obviously looking to wear him down.
Winkle has his takedown stuffed
and Atkinson counters with a thumping low kick.
Winkle shoots and misses
and Atkinson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Atkinson thumps Winkle with a low kick.
Atkinson lands a big uppercut and Winkle crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Winkle looks OK. Atkinson waves Winkle back to his feet!
It looks like Atkinson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Atkinson.
Winkle manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Atkinson on his heels. He'll look to pass Atkinson's guard now, I'm sure.
Winkle drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Atkinson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Winkle has Atkinson in his guard.
Winkle has a closed guard, preventing Atkinson from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winkle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Atkinson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Atkinson landing some decent shots from guard.
Atkinson postures up in Winkle's guard and throws a big left but Winkle blocks it.
Winkle is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Winkle keeping moving, preventing Atkinson from controlling successfully.
Winkle keeping full guard, as Atkinson tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Atkinson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Atkinson throwing strikes but missing.
Atkinson is sitting in close to Winkle's body. Winkle has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Atkinson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Atkinson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Winkle.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Winkle!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Doug Coltrane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Suf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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188 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Doug Coltrane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Suf!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coltrane shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Suf but Suf pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Coltrane is looking to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Suf.
Suf lands with a slapping head kick.
Suf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coltrane moves away.
Coltrane takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Coltrane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Coltrane is looking to clinch but Suf is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Coltrane.
Coltrane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suf lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bob Suf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whack! Suf lands a heavy head kick that drops Coltrane. The ref tackles Suf to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Coltrane was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Bob Suf!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Enkamp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartel Diakite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diakite is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Diamonds. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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167 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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161 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Basic striking
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jesse Enkamp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartel Diakite!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diakite shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Enkamp defends it nicely.
Enkamp feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Diakite shoots in and drives through. Enkamp sprawls well.
It appears Enkamp was looking to counter with a kick there.
Diakite tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Enkamp swivels and escapes.
Jesse Enkamp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartel Diakite.
Diakite closes this distance looking for a takedown but Enkamp circles away.
Enkamp tried to counter with a leg kick but Diakite avoided it.
Diakite shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Enkamp defends it nicely.
As Diakite backs away, Enkamp returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Diakite is trying hard to land a takedown here. Enkamp sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Enkamp quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diakite tries for a takedown but Enkamp circles away easily
and Enkamp counters with a low kick, right behind Diakite 's knee.
Diakite fails with the takedown.
As Diakite backs away, Enkamp returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diakite shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Enkamp sprawls well. Enkamp wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diakite gets slowly back to his feet.
Diakite is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Diakite gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Enkamp makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Diakite really felt that one!
Diakite shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Enkamp manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Enkamp wants to get back to his feet but Diakite passes into half guard.
Enkamp is trying to stand back up but Diakite is controlling him
Diakite tries to pass the half guard into mount. Enkamp knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Diakite moves nicely into side control.
Diakite is looking to take a break and control but Enkamp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enkamp bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Diakite misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diakite shoots in and drives through. Enkamp sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diakite changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Enkamp tries to avoid it but Diakite manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Enkamp to the ground. Enkamp escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Enkamp feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A good leg kick by Enkamp.
Diakite shoots in looking for a takedown but Enkamp manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diakite's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diakite has a takedown stuffed.
Diakite fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diakite fails with the takedown.
Diakite shoots in looking for a takedown but Enkamp manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diakite's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bartel Diakite seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diakite tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Enkamp defends well and Diakite ends up having to push Enkamp into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Enkamp fires out a quick counter leg kick but Diakite just manages to avoid it.
Diakite fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Enkamp avoids it really well and circles away.
Enkamp thinks about countering with a body kick.
Diakite shoots in for a takedown but Enkamp shows good takedown defense.
Enkamp appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Diakite fails with the takedown
and Enkamp counters with a nice low kick that buckles Diakite's knee momentarily.
Diakite dives in for a single leg takedown but Enkamp sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Diakite shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Enkamp sprawls well. Enkamp wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diakite gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diakite has his takedown stuffed
and Enkamp counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Diakite is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Enkamp looks to throw a body kick
and Diakite counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Enkamp manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
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!
Enkamp breaks from the clinch.
Diakite throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Enkamp's waist but Enkamp gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diakite off to one side.
Diakite with a lazy takedown attempt
and Enkamp makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
No luck for Diakite with that takedown attempt.
Enkamp thinks about countering with a head kick.
Diakite fails with a takedown attempt.
Enkamp is looking to counter with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Enkamp dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Diakite closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Enkamp sneaks out the side door and pushes Diakite away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Diakite shoots in for a takedown but Enkamp shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Enkamp defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diakite.
As Diakite backs away, Enkamp returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Diakite shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Enkamp counters with a good low kick that Diakite was not able to check.
Jesse Enkamp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartel Diakite.
Diakite tries for a takedown but Enkamp sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Enkamp appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Diakite looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Enkamp is fending him off so far but Diakite persists. Nope, Enkamp circles away and we're back to standing.
Enkamp jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Diakite looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diakite shoots in for a takedown but Enkamp shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Enkamp throws a counter high kick but Diakite was just alert enough to avoid it.
Bartel Diakite is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diakite is breathing heavily.
No luck for Diakite with that takedown attempt.
Diakite shoots in but Enkamp avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Enkamp quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diakite dives in for a single leg takedown but Enkamp sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Enkamp slaps away a takedown attempt from Diakite, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Enkamp throws a quick counter kick to the body but Diakite avoids it.
Jesse Enkamp is winning the standup battle so far.
Diakite goes for a double leg but Enkamp avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Enkamp continues to drive forward.
Enkamp throws a quick counter kick to the body but Diakite avoids it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diakite.
As Diakite backs away, Enkamp returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Diakite misses with a takedown attempt
and Enkamp counters with an outside leg kick.
Jesse Enkamp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Enkamp fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diakite.
Enkamp stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Enkamp wants it to stay on the feet.
Diakite shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Enkamp but Enkamp pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Enkamp tried to counter with a leg kick but Diakite avoided it.
Diakite fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It appears Enkamp was looking to counter with a kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diakite shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Enkamp as he avoids it easily.
Diakite shoots and misses
and Enkamp counters with a nice leg kick.
Enkamp lands a big head kick that sends Diakite tumbling to the mat! Enkamp takes a step backwards and waves Diakite back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Diakite is rocked!
It looks like Bartel Diakite has been cut.
We've been told by Enkamp's head coaches at Vendetta Alliance London Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Enkamp connects with an inside leg kick.
Diakite is still on wobbly legs! Can Enkamp finish him?
Diakite fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Enkamp appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Diakite dives in and grabs Enkamp's left leg, looking for a takedown. Enkamp pushes down on Diakite's head and hops out.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Enkamp, right into the meat.
Enkamp stuffs the takedown.
Enkamp fires out a quick counter leg kick but Diakite just manages to avoid it.
Diakite seems to have recovered his senses.
A good leg kick by Enkamp.
Diakite fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Enkamp feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diakite's calf.
That kick from Enkamp tenderised Diakite's leg. Diakite is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diakite shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Enkamp as he avoids it easily.
Enkamp looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Diakite shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Enkamp counters with a solid body kick.
Enkamp throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Diakite takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Enkamp throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Diakite's head.
Diakite tries for a takedown but Enkamp sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Enkamp tried to counter with a leg kick but Diakite avoided it.
Enkamp cracks the inside of Diakite's front leg.
Enkamp keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Enkamp slaps away a takedown attempt from Diakite, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diakite shoots in for a double leg but Enkamp sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Enkamp throws a counter high kick but Diakite was just alert enough to avoid it.
Diakite's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Diakite shoots in for a takedown but Enkamp shows good takedown defense.
Diakite 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.
Enkamp stuffs the takedown attempt from Diakite. Diakite gets slowly back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Enkamp keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And Enkamp counters with a quick kick to the body but Diakite blocks it.
Diakite shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diakite tries for a takedown but Enkamp sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Enkamp half committed to a counter leg kick.
Enkamp slaps away a takedown attempt from Diakite, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diakite throws a predictable looking body shot
and Enkamp finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Diakite blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Enkamp dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bartel Diakite's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Diakite takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Diakite throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Enkamp's waist but Enkamp gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diakite off to one side.
Enkamp looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Diakite tries to clinch up but Enkamp circles away and keeps his distance.
Enkamp throws a quick counter head kick but Diakite was just out of range.
Diakite closes the distance and clinches up with Enkamp, looking for a takedown. Diakite pushes Enkamp against the cage but Enkamp circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Enkamp quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Enkamp throws a push kick but Diakite slaps the foot to one side.
Diakite dives in and grabs Enkamp's left leg, looking for a takedown. Enkamp pushes down on Diakite's head and hops out.
Jesse Enkamp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartel Diakite.
Diakite blocks a leg kick.
Diakite misses with a takedown attempt - Enkamp sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And Enkamp counters with a quick kick to the body but Diakite blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diakite shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Enkamp pinned against the cage. Enkamp gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Diakite takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diakite closes this distance looking for a takedown but Enkamp circles away.
Enkamp appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diakite looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Enkamp is fending him off so far but Diakite persists. Nope, Enkamp circles away and we're back to standing.
Enkamp tried to counter with a leg kick but Diakite avoided it.
Diakite fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Enkamp avoids it really well and circles away.
Diakite takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
No luck for Diakite with that takedown attempt.
Enkamp tried to counter with a leg kick but Diakite avoided it.
Diakite misses with a takedown
and Enkamp counters with a nice leg kick.
Diakite shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Enkamp as he avoids it easily.
Enkamp thinks about countering with a head kick.
Enkamp slaps away a takedown attempt from Diakite, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Enkamp half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diakite shoots in but no luck this time.
Diakite shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Enkamp but Enkamp pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Enkamp is looking to counter with a body kick.
Diakite has his takedown stuffed
and Enkamp counters with a nice low kick that buckles Diakite's knee momentarily.
Diakite looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Diakite has a takedown stuffed.
Enkamp looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Diakite avoids the head kick by Enkamp.
Diakite has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diakite fails to land the takedown.
Enkamp thinks about countering with a body kick.
Enkamp pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diakite drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Enkamp defends it well.
Diakite tries to score a power double leg takedown but Enkamp sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diakite somewhat.
Enkamp lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Diakite shoots for a double leg takedown but Enkamp sprawls well. He's pushed Diakite's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Enkamp tried to counter with a leg kick but Diakite avoided it.
Diakite shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Enkamp as he avoids it easily.
Enkamp tried to counter with a leg kick but Diakite avoided it.
Enkamp stuffs the takedown.
Enkamp appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Enkamp lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diakite's sensitive parts.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diakite or perhaps it was just good defense by Enkamp, which made it look bad.
Enkamp half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diakite is defended easily by Enkamp.
Enkamp throws a leg kick but Diakite sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Diakite shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Enkamp as he jumps to the side.
Diakite looks for a takedown but Enkamp sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diakite is defended easily by Enkamp.
Enkamp looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bartel Diakite has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diakite shoots in but Enkamp avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Enkamp showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Enkamp 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Enkamp!
After winning the bout, Jesse Enkamp thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tarkhan Naranbaatar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yancy Makaki Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Naranbaatar might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Batzorig Vaanchig. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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177 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tarkhan Naranbaatar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yancy Makaki Iii!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naranbaatar misses with a looping left.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook. Naranbaatar ducked under it nicely.
Makaki Iii rushes Naranbaatar and presses him up against the cage.
Naranbaatar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Naranbaatar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Makaki Iii scores with a hook to the body.
Makaki Iii blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Makaki Iii - that landed with a thud.
Makaki Iii lands with a short shot to the head.
Naranbaatar throws a punch but it's blocked by Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Naranbaatar misses with the head strike.
Naranbaatar swings wildly with an uppercut but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makaki Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Makaki Iii.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makaki Iii blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Naranbaatar trying to land knees to the body.
Makaki Iii presses Naranbaatar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Makaki Iii misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naranbaatar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Naranbaatar seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Makaki Iii can turn it around.
Makaki Iii gets through Naranbaatar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Naranbaatar trying to land knees to the body.
Naranbaatar 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.
Makaki Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Naranbaatar controls the action.
Makaki Iii lands a left hand.
Naranbaatar working aggressively here.
Naranbaatar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Makaki Iii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Naranbaatar throws a punch but it's blocked by Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Naranbaatar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Makaki Iii after a bit of a struggle.
Makaki Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii breaks the clinch.
Makaki Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Naranbaatar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Naranbaatar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Makaki Iii throws a hook but Naranbaatar blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makaki Iii takes a swing at Naranbaatar's ribcage but misses.
Naranbaatar looks to score with a jab to the body but Makaki Iii is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naranbaatar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Makaki Iii circles away quickly and effectively.
Naranbaatar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Makaki Iii stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Makaki Iii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Makaki Iii.
Good standup being displayed there by Makaki Iii as he connects with a hook.
Naranbaatar throws a leg kick which misses Makaki Iii's front leg but catches the back leg as Makaki Iii tries to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii loads up on a big right hand but Naranbaatar slips the punch.
Makaki Iii checks a low kick from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii punishes Naranbaatar's body with a nice straight punch.
Makaki Iii lands a jab to the nose.
Naranbaatar misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Makaki Iii misses.
Naranbaatar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naranbaatar throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Naranbaatar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Makaki Iii looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A slow jab from Naranbaatar misses its intended target.
Naranbaatar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Naranbaatar moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Naranbaatar throws a solid leg kick but Makaki Iii takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar throws a body shot but no joy.
Yancy Makaki Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makaki Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Makaki Iii checks a leg kick.
Makaki Iii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Naranbaatar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut. Naranbaatar saw that one coming.
Naranbaatar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Naranbaatar tries to land a front kick but Makaki Iii steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Naranbaatar throws an off balance right hand
and Makaki Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makaki Iii scores with the left hand. Naranbaatar knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makaki Iii pushes Naranbaatar up against the cage in a clinch.
Naranbaatar misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Makaki Iii takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Makaki Iii avoids a wild elbow strike from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar misses with a punch on the inside.
Makaki Iii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Makaki Iii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
It looks like Tarkhan Naranbaatar has been cut.
A nice left hand lands by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii is leaning against Naranbaatar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Naranbaatar tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Makaki Iii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makaki Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makaki Iii on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Makaki Iii digs a right hand underneath Naranbaatar's ribcage. Naranbaatar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Naranbaatar throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Naranbaatar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Makaki Iii avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Makaki Iii fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yancy Makaki Iii will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tarkhan Naranbaatar's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Makaki Iii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Makaki Iii shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Naranbaatar misses the shot to the body.
Naranbaatar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Naranbaatar throwing a counter right hand but Makaki Iii manages to avoid it.
Naranbaatar misses with a body punch
and Makaki Iii counters with a good low kick that Naranbaatar was not able to check.
Naranbaatar closes the distance and clinches.
Naranbaatar wants to take the fight to the mat but Makaki Iii manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Makaki Iii breaks from the clinch.
Naranbaatar swinging wildly here.
Makaki Iii only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Naranbaatar looks to land a body kick but Makaki Iii moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii misses with a right hand
and Naranbaatar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Naranbaatar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Makaki Iii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yancy Makaki Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Naranbaatar circles away from the clinch attempt.
A quick step to the side and Naranbaatar tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Makaki Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Makaki Iii drives through and clinches with Naranbaatar against the cage.
Yancy Makaki Iii seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Makaki Iii on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Naranbaatar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Naranbaatar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Makaki Iii works on Naranbaatar's body with a couple of short punches.
Naranbaatar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Naranbaatar lands a nice uppercut.
Naranbaatar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Makaki Iii avoids it.
Makaki Iii managing to block the knees to the body from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii lands a nice uppercut.
Naranbaatar swings wildly with an uppercut but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makaki Iii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Makaki Iii as Naranbaatar tries to tie him up.
Makaki Iii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Naranbaatars head.
Makaki Iii prevents a takedown attempt there.
Makaki Iii looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naranbaatar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Makaki Iii.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makaki Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naranbaatar's elbow.
Makaki Iii is leaning against Naranbaatar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Makaki Iii keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Naranbaatar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Makaki Iii is out of range.
Naranbaatar connects with a body shot that sends Makaki Iii's belly button to the back.
Naranbaatar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makaki Iii manages to avoid it.
Naranbaatar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Makaki Iii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makaki Iii lands a nice uppercut.
Naranbaatar swings wildly with an uppercut but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Naranbaatar prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar swings wildly with an uppercut but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naranbaatar throws a punch but it's blocked by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Naranbaatar prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii blocks an elbow strike from Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Naranbaatar fails to land.
Makaki Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Naranbaatar misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Makaki Iii as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A shot in the inside from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii tries to work over Naranbaatar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makaki Iii avoids a wild elbow strike from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar lands with a light punch inside.
Makaki Iii blocking some punches.
Naranbaatar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Naranbaatar misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makaki Iii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makaki Iii lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Naranbaatar on the inside.
Naranbaatar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makaki Iii.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naranbaatar swings wildly with an uppercut but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Naranbaatar lands with a light punch inside.
Makaki Iii breaks the clinch.
Makaki Iii clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Makaki Iii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Makaki Iii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some bone on bone action there as Makaki Iii checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Naranbaatar is looking to score with low kicks.
Naranbaatar throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Makaki Iii to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tarkhan Naranbaatar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Naranbaatar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Naranbaatar fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Makaki Iii to the ground. Naranbaatar is now in Makaki Iii's guard.
Makaki Iii trying to keep a closed guard but Naranbaatar is proving a slippery customer.
Naranbaatar drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Makaki Iii manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Naranbaatar has Makaki Iii in his guard.
Makaki Iii is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naranbaatar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Makaki Iii doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Makaki Iii manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makaki Iii wants to control from the top but Naranbaatar keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Makaki Iii accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Naranbaatar keeping moving, preventing Makaki Iii from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naranbaatar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Naranbaatar being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Naranbaatar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Makaki Iii's guard.
Makaki Iii wants to sweep here but Naranbaatar controlling him for the moment.
Naranbaatar trying to control the position from guard on top but Makaki Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naranbaatar preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makaki Iii seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Makaki Iii is trying to keep Naranbaatar in close.
Naranbaatar throws an elbow that misses. Makaki Iii uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Naranbaatar's guard. Nice move by Makaki Iii!
Makaki Iii trying to stand up but can't free himself from Naranbaatar's guard.
Makaki Iii showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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.
Naranbaatar looking for a sweep. Not yet Naranbaatar, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Naranbaatar tries to score with a low kick but Makaki Iii moves his leg out of the way.
Makaki Iii misses with a left hand
and Naranbaatar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Naranbaatar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii is looking to slow Naranbaatar down with leg kicks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Naranbaatar moves out of range of the strikes.
Naranbaatar misses with a looping left.
Naranbaatar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Makaki Iii throws a lazy uppercut
and Naranbaatar counters with a good low kick that Makaki Iii was not able to check.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Tarkhan Naranbaatar did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Tarkhan Naranbaatar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Naranbaatar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Makaki Iii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch up.
Makaki Iii misses with a straight left.
A big left from Makaki Iii misses.
Nice takedown defense from Makaki Iii. No joy for Naranbaatar on that attempt.
Naranbaatar 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.
Makaki Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makaki Iii slips under a jab from Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii moves out of range as Naranbaatar throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar dives in and grabs Makaki Iii's left leg, looking for a takedown. Makaki Iii pushes down on Naranbaatar's head and hops out.
Makaki Iii throws out a counter right but Naranbaatar avoids it with no problem.
Makaki Iii lands with an uppercut that bounces Naranbaatar off the cage and back into range.
Makaki Iii scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Makaki Iii.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naranbaatar wants to clinch.
Makaki Iii connects with a looping right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Makaki Iii misses the target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Makaki Iii checks a leg kick.
Makaki Iii on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook.
Makaki Iii catches Naranbaatar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Makaki Iii tries to clinch but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Naranbaatar is looking to wear down Makaki Iii with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Makaki Iii takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naranbaatar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Naranbaatar staying out of range there.
Naranbaatar lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Makaki Iii. Naranbaatar shrugs it off though.
Makaki Iii dips to his left and cracks Naranbaatar with an uppercut!
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick which misses Naranbaatar's front leg but catches the back leg as Naranbaatar tries to avoid it.
Naranbaatar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makaki Iii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Makaki Iii misses with a wild body shot.
Makaki Iii fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Naranbaatar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Makaki Iii lands a glancing blow to the side of Naranbaatar's head.
Naranbaatar ducks right into an uppercut from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A shot to the liver by Naranbaatar. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makaki Iii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Naranbaatar. That did some damage!
Naranbaatar takes a swing at Makaki Iii's ribcage but misses.
Naranbaatar takes one on the button.
Makaki Iii throws the left hand but Naranbaatar avoids the punch easily.
Naranbaatar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws a chopping leg kick but Naranbaatar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Naranbaatar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Makaki Iii looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Naranbaatar throws an elbow but Makaki Iii slips to the side and avoids it well.
Naranbaatar throws an elbow but Makaki Iii slips to the side and avoids it well.
Makaki Iii is looking for a sweep.
Makaki Iii can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naranbaatar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Makaki Iii, who protects the arm well.
Makaki Iii tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Naranbaatar goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Makaki Iii has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Naranbaatar but great work by Makaki Iii.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Naranbaatar sneaks back into half guard.
Naranbaatar wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Tarkhan Naranbaatar's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Makaki Iii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Naranbaatar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Makaki Iii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Naranbaatar throws a leg kick
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Naranbaatar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Makaki Iii let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Makaki Iii scores with a jab to the body.
Naranbaatar misses with an uppercut. Makaki Iii saw that one coming.
Naranbaatar walks into a jab.
Makaki Iii scores with a sloppy right hand. Naranbaatar should have avoided that one.
Naranbaatar throws a chopping leg kick but Makaki Iii manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Naranbaatar thuds his right hand into Makaki Iii's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Makaki Iii lands a nice hook to Naranbaatar's body. Naranbaatar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Naranbaatar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Makaki Iii is fending him off so far but Naranbaatar persists. Nope, Makaki Iii circles away and we're back to standing.
Makaki Iii moves into the clinch.
Makaki Iii is leaning against Naranbaatar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naranbaatar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Makaki Iii trying to stall but Naranbaatar improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makaki Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Naranbaatar has a couple of punches blocked by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Naranbaatar obliges.
Makaki Iii prevents a body shot from Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii tries to work over Naranbaatar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Naranbaatar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Makaki Iii pushes Naranbaatar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Makaki Iii as the two fighters clinch.
Naranbaatar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Makaki Iii pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Naranbaatar misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makaki Iii.
A head punch on the inside from Makaki Iii fails to land.
Makaki Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makaki Iii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Makaki Iii checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Makaki Iii cracks Naranbaatar with a good jab.
Naranbaatar wants to slow Makaki Iii down by chopping away at his legs.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makaki Iii defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Naranbaatar.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tarkhan Naranbaatar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makaki Iii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Naranbaatar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Naranbaatar misses with a hook
and Makaki Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Makaki Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Naranbaatar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Makaki Iii under the eye.
A slow jab from Makaki Iii misses its intended target.
Naranbaatar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Makaki Iii lands with a shot to the body.
Makaki Iii takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut
and Naranbaatar counters with a left to the body.
Naranbaatar darts in looking for a takedown but Makaki Iii gets double underhooks and turns Naranbaatar into the cage.
Despite the aggression on Makaki Iii's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Makaki Iii tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Naranbaatar is able to avoid easily.
Naranbaatar wants to clinch up but Makaki Iii keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Makaki Iii. No joy for Naranbaatar on that attempt.
Makaki Iii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Naranbaatar misses with the body kick
and Makaki Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Naranbaatar misses with a looping right.
Makaki Iii is looking to clinch.
Makaki Iii with a jab.
Makaki Iii tries to move into range but Naranbaatar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch up.
It looked like Naranbaatar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Makaki Iii.
Yancy Makaki Iii is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Naranbaatar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Naranbaatar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Naranbaatar throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Makaki Iii was covering up waiting for the punch and Naranbaatar finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Makaki Iii is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naranbaatar postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Naranbaatar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makaki Iii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Makaki Iii holds on and takes a little breather.
Naranbaatar throws a big elbow that misses.
Makaki Iii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yancy Makaki Iii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Makaki Iii 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yancy Makaki Iii!
Yancy Makaki Iii is the new welterweight champion!
Yancy Makaki Iii thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Akheem Flynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rollo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jiu Jitsu: Apaga Mas Não Bate. 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 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Akheem Flynn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 2, fighting out of London, Rollo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flynn closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Flynn lands in his opponent's guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Flynn from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Flynn working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Flynn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Flynn keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Flynn's guard.
Flynn looking for subs from the bottom but Gracie mounts him!
Gracie wants to take Flynn's back here but Flynn is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Flynn is looking to escape.
Flynn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracie tries to control but Flynn wriggling away.
Gracie avoids the attempt from Flynn to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gracie looking to control but Flynn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Flynn wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie working for a submission but Flynn is keeping him at bay.
Flynn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Flynn wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie trying to control but Flynn is having none of it.
Flynn has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeps control of the position as Flynn tries to break free.
Flynn defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Well, with Gracie on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Flynn is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Gracie wants to control but Flynn is keeping busy.
Gracie is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gracie is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gracie avoiding Flynn 's attempts to control his hands.
Gracie working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flynn showing good submission defense here.
Gracie is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Flynn is defending well though. Gracie let's go of the attempt for now.
Flynn trying to control the hands but Gracie won't let him.
Gracie is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Flynn won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Gracie off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rollo Gracie!
In his post fight interview, Rollo Gracie started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Otavio Madruga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramon Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gracie's choice of entrance music: Jiu Jitsu: Vai Finaliza!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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179 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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180 lbs
13 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Excellent grappler
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Otavio Madruga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ramon Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Madruga manages to avoid it.
Madruga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gracie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gracie throws the left hand but Madruga avoids the punch easily.
Gracie wants to clinch.
Madruga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Gracie. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madruga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been informed that Gracie has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Madruga pinned against the cage. Madruga gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Madruga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Wilder MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Madruga moves away and avoids it.
Gracie drops his hands momentarily and Madruga takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Otavio Madruga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Madruga swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Madruga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Madruga appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Madruga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Madruga.
Gracie wants to counter the offense by Madruga and move into the clinch position.
Gracie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madruga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Madruga lands a nice shot to the body.
Madruga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Madruga misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Madruga regains guard.
Madruga keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Madruga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Madruga keeps moving.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Madruga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Madruga keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie pushing down on Madruga's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Madruga defends it.
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracie works his way into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Madruga tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Gracie presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gracie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Madruga circles away quickly and effectively.
Madruga was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Madruga throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Gracie wants to clinch.
Gracie lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madruga moves out of range of the body kick from Gracie.
Gracie tries to clinch but Madruga is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Madruga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Ramon Gracie has been cut.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Madruga sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gracie forces Madruga back against the cage and clinches.
Madruga is trying to break the clinch but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
Madruga is trying to push Gracie away but Gracie has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short body shot lands from Madruga as the two fighters clinch.
Madruga is leaning against Gracie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Madruga on the inside.
Gracie dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gracie slows down the pace here.
Madruga misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Madruga holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Otavio Madruga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramon Gracie.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Madruga turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Madruga.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Madruga turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Madruga lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Madruga working aggressively here.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gracie has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Madruga uses from the top position.
Madruga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Gracie looking for a triangle here. Madruga is fighting it but it looks tight! Gracie pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Madruga is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ramon Gracie!
After winning the bout, Ramon Gracie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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hype
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FIGHT
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