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RFC 37: The Only Thing to Fear PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Master Blaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rojay Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blaster comes to the cage accompanied by Master Blaster Theme. Master Blaster has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Master Blaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rojay Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell throws a looping overhand right but Blaster ducks down to avoid it.
Campbell misses with a right hand
and Blaster counters with a crisp right hand that drops Campbell! Blaster lets Campbell back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Campbell is rocked!
It looks like Rojay Campbell has been cut.
Blaster seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Campbell avoids the body shot from Blaster.
Campbell is still on wobbly legs! Can Blaster finish him?
Campbell swings widly with a right hand
and Blaster counters with a right hand to the body.
Rojay Campbell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Campbell.
Campbell seems to have recovered his senses.
Blaster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Campbell.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blaster moves out of range as Campbell strikes.
Blaster throws a nice looking combination but Campbell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Campbell missing with a left hand there. Blaster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blaster gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blaster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Campbell 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.
Blaster lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Campbell.
Campbell blocks an uppercut.
Blaster lands a nice uppercut.
Blaster throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Campbell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Campbell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blaster drops Campbell onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Campbell is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Blaster lands a big right hand! Campbell is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Master Blaster!
Master Blaster decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Rojay Campbell spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks to the org for setting up the fight. Congratulations to my opponent.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cisowianka Naleczowianka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cisowianka Naleczowianka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Perez!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naleczowianka lands a slapping body shot.
Cisowianka Naleczowianka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naleczowianka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Perez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Naleczowianka throws a body punch but Perez moves out of range.
Perez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Naleczowianka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Naleczowianka misses with a body shot
letting Perez counter with a right hand.
Perez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Naleczowianka.
Naleczowianka misses with a right hand
and Perez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Perez throws a jab but it's blocked by Naleczowianka.
Naleczowianka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Perez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Perez lands a jab.
Naleczowianka misses with a body shot.
Naleczowianka throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Perez.
It looks like Anthony Perez has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Perez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Naleczowianka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naleczowianka throws a head kick but Perez moves out of range.
Naleczowianka really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Naleczowianka connects with a body shot that sends Perez's belly button to the back.
A big left from Perez misses.
Naleczowianka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Naleczowianka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Perez.
Naleczowianka throws a sloppy head kick and Perez moves out of range easily.
Perez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perez jabs at Naleczowianka's body.
Naleczowianka throws a body punch but Perez moves out of range.
Perez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Naleczowianka.
Perez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Naleczowianka throws a quick counter head kick but Perez was just out of range.
Perez scores with a hook.
Naleczowianka is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Naleczowianka lands with a slapping head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Naleczowianka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Naleczowianka slips under a jab from Perez.
Naleczowianka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Naleczowianka throws a head kick but Perez moves out of range.
Perez throws a lazy right hand but Naleczowianka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Naleczowianka misses with a jab to the body
and Perez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Perez 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.
Naleczowianka misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Perez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Perez blocks a leg kick.
Naleczowianka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Perez's head.
Naleczowianka throws a head kick that misses.
Naleczowianka looks to score with a jab to the body but Perez is just out of range.
Perez swings widly with a right hand
and Naleczowianka counters with a head kick. That will keep Perez thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A shot to the body from Naleczowianka misses
and Perez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Naleczowianka throws a sloppy head kick and Perez moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Perez! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naleczowianka throws a head kick that misses
letting Perez counter with a right hand.
Naleczowianka slips a jab from Perez.
Perez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Naleczowianka had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Perez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Naleczowianka.
Perez missing with a left hand there. Naleczowianka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Naleczowianka throws a counter high kick but Perez was just alert enough to avoid it.
Perez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Naleczowianka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Naleczowianka swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big right from Perez misses.
Naleczowianka scores with a head kick. Perez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That has opened up Anthony Perez's cut even more.
Perez throws a big shot that misses.
Perez walks into a straight right hand from Naleczowianka.
Perez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Perez blocks a head kick by Naleczowianka.
Perez moves out of range as Naleczowianka strikes.
Naleczowianka lands a big head kick that sends Perez tumbling to the mat! Naleczowianka takes a step backwards and waves Perez back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Perez is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perez sizes up Naleczowianka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Perez is still on wobbly legs! Can Naleczowianka finish him?
It looks like Cisowianka Naleczowianka has been cut.
Naleczowianka seems to be stalking Perez here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Perez drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cisowianka Naleczowianka!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Donovan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Marley (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 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Donovan Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Marley!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Henderson.
Marley swings for the body but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Henderson wants it to stay on the feet.
Marley throws a jab but it's blocked by Henderson.
Marley 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.
Left hook, right uppercut from Henderson.
It looks like Bob Marley has been cut.
Henderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed right hand from Marley misses the target.
Marley misses with a body shot.
Henderson circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Marley to the canvas! Marley doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Henderson keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donovan Henderson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Vader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Vader!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vader misses with a body punch
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Johnson.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Vader.
Johnson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vader blocks an uppercut.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Vader controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Vader fails to land.
Vader is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vader wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson has Vader pressed against the cage.
Johnson has Vader pressed against the cage, preventing Vader from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from Vader fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Vader avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
Vader just leaning against Johnson, taking a breather.
Vader avoiding damage.
I was talking to Johnson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The referee calls for Vader to work.
A short left from Johnson.
Vader misses with the head strike.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vader is pushing Johnson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vader has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Johnson after a bit of a struggle.
Johnson being controlled against the cage.
Vader holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vader taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Luke Vader.
Vader shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson blocks a jab.
As Vader tries to get set, Johnson tries to push him back and clinch up but Vader manages to avoid the attempt.
Vader fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Vader fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vader's head.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Vader avoids them all with ease.
Vader misses the jab.
Vader throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson slips under a jab from Vader.
Johnson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vader lands an overhand right.
Vader misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Vader wants a takedown but no success here.
Jack Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Vader.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Vader.
Vader has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vader is looking for a takedown.
Johnson keeps control of Vader as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vader.
Johnson works on Vader's body with a couple of short punches.
Vader manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vader throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vader throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Vader throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Vader.
Johnson defending well as Vader loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson throws a hook but Vader blocks it.
Vader misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson defending well as Vader loads up on a big left hand.
As Vader tries to get set, Johnson tries to push him back and clinch up but Vader manages to avoid the attempt.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vader.
Vader misses with an uppercut.
Johnson is looking to counter the offense by Vader and move into the clinch.
Vader throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Vader, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vader shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Vader keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson cracks Vader with a right hand to the side of the head.
Johnson takes a swing at Vader's ribcage but misses.
Vader just misses with a punch to the body.
Vader steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Some wild striking there from Vader.
Vader misses with a looping left.
Johnson throws a hook but Vader avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Vader throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vader uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Vader misses with a straight left.
Johnson lands with a hook. Vader tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnson lunges at Vader with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vader's hand.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vader.
Jack Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Vader takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vader was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
The fighters circling - Vader throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vader avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Vader is out of range.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Vader.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vader scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vader lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vader throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vader manages to circle out of the way.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vader was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Vader scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vader slips under a jab.
Vader misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Vader feints the counter takedown.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vader. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Vader tries to get set, Johnson tries to push him back and clinch up but Vader manages to avoid the attempt.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vader.
Johnson tries to counter by clinching up but Vader breaks away and moves out of range.
Vader throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Vader throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Vader's ribs.
Vader throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vader was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Vader misses the shot to the body.
As Vader tries to get set, Johnson tries to push him back and clinch up but Vader manages to avoid the attempt.
Vader thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vader scores with a nice right hand.
Vader throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Vader tries to get set, Johnson tries to push him back and clinch up but Vader manages to avoid the attempt.
Vader misses with a wild body shot.
Vader looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson cracks Vader with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vader tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Vader showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Vader avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good shot there by Vader.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Vader moved out of range.
Vader throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vader shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson tries to counter by clinching up but Vader breaks away and moves out of range.
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vader's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader slips a straight right by Johnson.
Vader misses with a hook
and Johnson moves into the clinch.
Vader has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Vader throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson scores with a hook.
A slow jab from Vader misses its intended target.
Vader is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Johnson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vader.
Johnson throws the left hand but Vader avoids the punch easily.
Vader ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vader misses with a wild body shot.
Vader doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vader throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Vader does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vader swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Vader saw that one coming.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Vader sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vader.
Vader looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Vader.
Vader throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vader swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luke Vader seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vader manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Vader.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Vader is rocked!
Vader misses with a straight right.
Johnson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vader.
Vader throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vader waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson throws a hook but Vader avoids it easily.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
Vader is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Vader walks straight into a right hand from Johnson - that's dropped him! Johnson jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Vader from any more punishment! Vader complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jack Johnson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Jobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Wylde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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190 lbs
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175 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
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Granite chin |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Jobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Derek Wylde!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wylde moves out of range of the body kick from Jobs.
Jobs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wylde is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jab from Wylde.
Jobs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wylde checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jobs throws a head kick but Wylde moves out of range.
Wylde takes a swing at Jobs's ribcage but misses.
Wylde slips a jab and a cross from Jobs.
Jobs lunges at Wylde with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wylde's hand.
Jobs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wylde was well out of range. Poor timing from Jobs.
We've been told by Jobs's head coaches at White's ELITE Fitness Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jobs.
Wylde connects with a looping right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jobs!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jobs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wylde on the side of the head.
Wylde bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jobs scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jobs scores with a body shot.
Jobs throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jobs throws a lazy right hand but Wylde sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wylde is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wylde checks a low kick from Jobs.
Good exchange - Jobs coming out on top.
Jobs throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Wylde.
Wylde looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A bone on bone clash there as Jobs blocks the leg kick.
Wylde avoids the body shot from Jobs.
A head kick misses from Jobs.
A shot to the body from Jobs misses
and Wylde counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wylde misses with a low kick.
Jobs looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wylde throws a hook but Jobs avoids it easily.
Jobs lands a jab.
Wylde throws a looping overhand right but Jobs ducks down to avoid it.
Steve Jobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jobs throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wylde's head.
Jobs is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jobs throws a head kick that misses
and Wylde counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jobs lands with an uppercut that bounces Wylde off the cage and back into range.
Jobs throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jobs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wylde closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A head kick by Jobs misses
and Wylde counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jobs misses with a two punch combination.
Jobs wants to land a leg kick but Wylde is out of range.
Wylde buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jobs throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wylde misses with an uppercut.
Jobs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wylde.
Jobs tries to work over Wylde's front leg with a kick but Wylde checks it.
Jobs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jobs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wylde throws out the jab.
Jobs misses with a left hand
and Wylde counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wylde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jobs moves away.
Wylde clinches up with Jobs and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jobs is working Wylde over against the cage.
Jobs working aggressively here.
Wylde blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wylde misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Jobs.
Wylde manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wylde trying to stall but Jobs improves his position.
The referee calls for Wylde to work.
Jobs throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jobs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wylde lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jobs or not.
Wylde blocks an uppercut.
Wylde misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Wylde.
Wylde stalling against the cage.
Wylde stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wylde.
Jobs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jobs swings wildly with an uppercut but Wylde uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jobs has a couple of punches blocked by Wylde.
Wylde scores with a shot to the side of Jobs's head.
Jobs misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right from Wylde.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wylde blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wylde misses with some punches.
Jobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jobs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wylde trying to control the position but instead, Jobs has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wylde into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Jobs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Wylde fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jobs as Wylde tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Jobs fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Jobs dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jobs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jobs loads up on a big right hand but Wylde slips the punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Wylde as he connects with a hook.
Wylde dodges the punch combination from Jobs.
A little jabbing left from Wylde on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wylde throws a sloppy body shot
and Jobs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jobs misses with a head kick.
Jobs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jobs. Wylde does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wylde throws out a counter right but Jobs avoids it with no problem.
Wylde connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jobs. Jobs circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jobs plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jobs scores with a jab. Wylde acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wylde tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jobs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jobs throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jobs connects with a high kick.
Steve Jobs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big left from Wylde misses.
Wylde takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jobs has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wylde finds it's way round the side to connect with Jobs's head.
Jobs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab from Jobs.
A head kick misses from Jobs.
A head kick misses from Jobs.
Wylde defending well as Jobs loads up on a big left hand.
Wylde needs to keep his hands up - Jobs had a free shot at his head there.
Wylde misses with a body shot.
Jobs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wylde.
Jobs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wylde jabs at Jobs's body.
Wylde takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jobs tries to land a front kick but Wylde steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wylde displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jobs throws out the jab.
Wylde doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wylde jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wylde thuds his right hand into Jobs's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jobs scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wylde - that will leave a mark!
Jobs lands a head kick!
Jobs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jobs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wylde moves away.
Wylde looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jobs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Wylde misses the target.
Jobs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wylde throws out the jab.
Wylde connects with a right hand. Jobs shakes it off.
Jobs lands a head kick!
Jobs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wylde forces Jobs back against the cage and clinches.
Wylde lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wylde breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wylde throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wylde blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Wylde misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wylde, as that shot connected.
Wylde misses with a left hand
and Jobs counters with a three punch combo that has Wylde backing up. Wylde nods at Jobs to acknowledge the strikes.
Wylde checks a leg kick.
Jobs punishes Wylde's body with a nice straight punch.
Wylde connects with an inside leg kick.
Jobs tries to land a leg kick but Wylde saw it coming and moves away.
Jobs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jobs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wylde can do to turn this around?
Jobs lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wylde backs up against the cage.
Wylde swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jobs gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wylde.
Decent striking displayed by Wylde there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wylde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jobs.
Jobs attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wylde steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jobs. That one must have hurt.
Jobs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wylde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jobs was well out of range. Poor timing from Wylde.
Jobs throwing a counter right hand but Wylde manages to avoid it.
Wylde ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wylde! But no joy.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Wylde in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Wylde avoids the head kick by Jobs.
Jobs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wylde misses the shot to the body.
Wylde misses with a straight left.
Jobs finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jobs throws a series of punches but Wylde moves out of range.
Jobs uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jobs lands with a slapping head kick.
Wylde goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jobs lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wylde has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wylde and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jobs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wylde.
Jobs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wylde counters with a right hand to the body.
Wylde swings for the body but Jobs moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Jobs dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wylde misses with a punch on the inside.
Wylde swings wildly with an uppercut but Jobs uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Wylde as the two fighters clinch.
Jobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wylde blocking some punches.
Wylde lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jobs tries a body shot but Wylde blocks it.
A short uppercut from Wylde.
Jobs throws a head punch that misses.
Wylde blocks a body shot from Jobs.
Jobs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wylde scores with a shot to the side of Jobs's head.
Jobs lands a nice shot to the body.
Jobs misses with a body punch.
Wylde tries a body shot but Jobs blocks it.
Wylde has a couple of punches blocked by Jobs.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wylde - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jobs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wylde stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wylde throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wylde digs a right hand underneath Jobs's ribcage. Jobs let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wylde.
Jobs blocks a body shot from Wylde.
A right hand to the body from Wylde.
Wylde lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Wylde scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jobs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wylde misses with a punch on the inside.
Jobs throws a punch but it's blocked by Wylde.
Wylde cracks Jobs with a nice body shot.
Wylde lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jobs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wylde stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wylde stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jobs prevents a body shot from Wylde.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Wylde.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jobs takes a shot to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wylde - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short left from Wylde.
Wylde leaning his opponent against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wylde.
Wylde lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wylde working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jobs has a couple of punches blocked by Wylde.
Wylde swings wildly with an uppercut but Jobs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wylde blocking some punches.
Wylde displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jobs up against the cage.
Wylde blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wylde lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jobs backwards.
Wylde lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wylde.
Wylde working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wylde scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Derek Wylde seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jobs being controlled against the cage.
Jobs tries a body shot but Wylde blocks it.
Wylde has a couple of punches blocked by Jobs.
A body shot lands from Jobs.
Jobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jobs tries to work over Wylde's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Wylde.
Wylde tries to work over Jobs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jobs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wylde gets through Jobs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jobs tries to work over Wylde's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wylde cracks Jobs with a nice body shot.
Jobs misses with a punch to the body.
Jobs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Derek Wylde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wylde struggles to land a body shot inside as Jobs controls his hands.
Jobs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jobs pushes off an throws an elbow but Wylde leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wylde is trying to maintain a safe position but Jobs gets an underhook and turns Wylde into the cage.
Wylde lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jobs misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Wylde.
Wylde content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wylde scores with a hook to the body.
Wylde working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jobs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jobs struggles to land a body shot inside as Wylde controls his hands.
Jobs takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wylde.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Wylde comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jobs has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Jobs!
A victorious Steve Jobs 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manol Josifov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rufus McHenry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josifov's entrance music is Bone Thugs N Harmony - Foe Tha Love of Money. A fine choice. Manol Josifov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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27
270 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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26
189 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Manol Josifov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rufus McHenry!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Josifov misses with a head kick.
Josifov cracks McHenry with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Josifov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning McHenry to stand back up!
Josifov fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops McHenry to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! McHenry looks to clinch but Josifov throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! McHenry taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Manol Josifov!
In his post fight interview, Manol Josifov 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sajjad Gharibi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daiki Yamaguchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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328 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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29
215 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sajjad Gharibi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daiki Yamaguchi!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamaguchi lands a body shot.
Yamaguchi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gharibi is looking to counter punch.
No joy there for Yamaguchi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gharibi misses with a body shot.
Gharibi connects with a right hand. Yamaguchi shakes it off.
It looks like Daiki Yamaguchi has been cut.
Yamaguchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left lands for Yamaguchi.
Gharibi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gharibi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gharibi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yamaguchi scores with a nice head shot.
A slow jab from Yamaguchi misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gharibi misses with a two punch combination.
Gharibi dodges the punch combination from Yamaguchi.
The fighters circling - Gharibi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gharibi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gharibi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Yamaguchi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gharibi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've been informed that Yamaguchi 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.
Yamaguchi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gharibi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yamaguchi.
Gharibi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yamaguchi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Yamaguchi.
Good standup being displayed there by Yamaguchi as he connects with a hook.
Yamaguchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Gharibi is just out of range.
Gharibi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yamaguchi.
Gharibi lands a really nice looking cross but Yamaguchi seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamaguchi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yamaguchi jabs Gharibi right on the nose. Gharibi blinks but takes it well.
We've been told by Gharibi's head coaches at White's ELITE Fitness Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamaguchi. Gharibi does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Gharibi misses the target.
Gharibi misses with a straight right.
Yamaguchi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gharibi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yamaguchi finds it's way round the side to connect with Gharibi's head.
Gharibi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gharibi is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yamaguchi lands a nice shot to the body.
Yamaguchi jabs Gharibi right on the nose. Gharibi blinks but takes it well.
Yamaguchi misses with a double jab.
Gharibi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice body punch from Yamaguchi.
Gharibi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yamaguchi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gharibi in his tracks.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Yamaguchi!
Yamaguchi scores with a shot to the body.
Gharibi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gharibi takes a swing at Yamaguchi's ribcage but misses.
Gharibi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Yamaguchi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gharibi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A shot to the liver by Yamaguchi. Beautiful body shot.
Yamaguchi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gharibi is rocked!
Yamaguchi lands a big right hand that sends Gharibi crashing to the mat! Yamaguchi stays standing though and waves Gharibi back to his feet!
Oh Gharibi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gharibi is aggressively charging in as Yamaguchi backs up avoiding any damage. Yamaguchi tosses out a jab and Gharibi runs right into it face first! Gharibi is out cold! Yamaguchi dropped down on all fours and is barking in Gharibi's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daiki Yamaguchi!
After the big win, Daiki Yamaguchi made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Voodoo Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cracker Barrel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Test Three (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Test Three has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cracker Barrel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Test Three!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Three takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barrel swings for the body but Three moves out of range.
Three changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Barrel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Three has hold of Barrel's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Barrel seems comfortable defending it but Three has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Barrel is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Barrel is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Three couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Test Three!
Test Three is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Drako Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samwell Tarly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bravo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jiu Jitsu by Eddie Bravo. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drako Bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samwell Tarly!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bravo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tarly sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bravo somewhat.
Bravo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bravo dives in and grabs Tarly's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tarly pushes down on Bravo's head and hops out.
Tarly is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bravo with a body shot.
Bravo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tarly counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bravo thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drako Bravo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bravo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tarly swivels and escapes.
Bravo sets himself, and Tarly steps forward looking for the clinch! Bravo avoids it this time.
Bravo shoots in but no luck this time.
Bravo sets himself, and Tarly steps forward looking for the clinch! Bravo avoids it this time.
Bravo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bravo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tarly as he avoids it easily.
Tarly is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Tarly.
Bravo shoots in but Tarly avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tarly moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo misses with a takedown
letting Tarly counter with a right hand.
Bravo misses with a takedown attempt
and Tarly moves into the clinch.
Tarly lands with a light punch inside.
Tarly lands with a light punch inside.
Bravo fails to pull guard.
Bravo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tarly to keep the fight standing.
Tarly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bravo backwards.
Tarly lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Tarly.
Bravo is rocked!
Bravo successfully pulls guard.
Tarly postures up in Bravo's guard and throws a big left but Bravo blocks it.
Bravo has his feet on Tarly's thighs here. He's pushed Tarly off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Tarly screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Drako Bravo!
Drako Bravo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Algernon Cadwallader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rod Raskolnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cadwallader 's entrance music is Algernon Cadwallader - Spit Fountain. A fine choice. Algernon Cadwallader had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Algernon Cadwallader !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rod Raskolnikov!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raskolnikov ducks right into an uppercut from Cadwallader .
Cadwallader has managed to clinch.
Cadwallader blocks an uppercut.
Raskolnikov scores with a hook to the body.
Raskolnikov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cadwallader is defending well for now.
Cadwallader lands a shoulder strike.
Raskolnikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raskolnikov taking a breather.
Cadwallader misses with some punches.
Raskolnikov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cadwallader walks away with a smile on his face. Raskolnikov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Raskolnikov tries to clinch there but Cadwallader circles away.
Cadwallader slips under a jab.
Cadwallader fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Raskolnikov tries to clinch there but Cadwallader circles away.
Cadwallader gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice body punch from Raskolnikov - that landed with a thud.
Cadwallader doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cadwallader goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raskolnikov.
Raskolnikov dodges an elbow strike from Cadwallader .
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 uppercut to the body lands inside from Cadwallader .
Cadwallader blocking some punches.
Cadwallader blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raskolnikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Raskolnikov lands a shoulder strike.
Cadwallader digs a right hand into Raskolnikov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Raskolnikov's gas tank.
Raskolnikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Cadwallader controls his hands.
Raskolnikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raskolnikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cadwallader can't find room to land a body shot as Raskolnikov controls the action.
Raskolnikov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cadwallader seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Raskolnikov can turn it around.
Nice elbow from Raskolnikov.
Raskolnikov misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cadwallader .
Cadwallader lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cadwallader tries to work over Raskolnikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raskolnikov prevents a body shot from Cadwallader .
Cadwallader struggles to land a body shot inside as Raskolnikov controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Cadwallader .
Cadwallader goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cadwallader goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Cadwallader .
Cadwallader works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Raskolnikov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Raskolnikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raskolnikov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hand to the body from Cadwallader .
Raskolnikov looks winded!
Cadwallader scores with a shoulder strike.
Cadwallader digs a right hand into Raskolnikov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Raskolnikov's gas tank.
Cadwallader lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cadwallader lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raskolnikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cadwallader tries a body shot but Raskolnikov blocks it.
Cadwallader scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Cadwallader .
Cadwallader lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cadwallader lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cadwallader lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cadwallader tries to work over Raskolnikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cadwallader lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Cadwallader scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cadwallader misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cadwallader can't find room to land a body shot as Raskolnikov controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cadwallader goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cadwallader misses with a punch to the body.
Cadwallader struggles to land a body shot inside as Raskolnikov controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cadwallader lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Cadwallader .
Cadwallader lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Cadwallader scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cadwallader blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Cadwallader .
Cadwallader lands with a left to the head.
Cadwallader tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Raskolnikov avoids it.
Cadwallader pushes Raskolnikov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cadwallader lands a hook that snaps the head of Raskolnikov backwards.
Cadwallader makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cadwallader misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cadwallader .
Cadwallader lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raskolnikov backwards.
Cadwallader lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cadwallader lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raskolnikov backwards.
Cadwallader lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Cadwallader .
Cadwallader scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cadwallader .
Raskolnikov trying to stall but Cadwallader improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cadwallader lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raskolnikov backwards.
Cadwallader lands with a right to the head.
Cadwallader lands a body punch.
Cadwallader lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Raskolnikov or not.
Cadwallader lands with a right to the head.
Cadwallader lands a left hand.
A short right from Cadwallader on the inside.
Raskolnikov is rocked!
Cadwallader tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raskolnikov's elbow.
Cadwallader lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Raskolnikov is still on wobbly legs! Can Cadwallader finish him?
Cadwallader tries to throw a body punch but Raskolnikov avoids it by throwing Cadwallader back against the cage.
Cadwallader tries to work over Raskolnikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raskolnikov seems to have recovered his senses.
Cadwallader goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raskolnikov wants to stall.
Cadwallader blocking some punches.
Cadwallader scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cadwallader lands a body shot.
Cadwallader can't find room to land a body shot as Raskolnikov controls the action.
Cadwallader stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Cadwallader as the two fighters clinch.
Cadwallader scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Algernon Cadwallader dominated that round.
That's time! Cadwallader 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cadwallader throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Raskolnikov on the side of the head.
Raskolnikov is looking to clinch but Cadwallader is avoiding it.
Raskolnikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Cadwallader with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cadwallader connects with a right hand. Raskolnikov shakes it off.
Cadwallader misses with a jab, cross combination.
Raskolnikov tries to close the distance and clinch but Cadwallader swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cadwallader connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Raskolnikov's hands.
Cadwallader jabs Raskolnikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cadwallader misses the shot to the body.
Raskolnikov tries to clinch but Cadwallader moves out of range.
Raskolnikov tries to clinch up.
Cadwallader thuds his right hand into Raskolnikov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Donk. Cadwallader catches Raskolnikov right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Cadwallader .
Cadwallader cracks Raskolnikov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cadwallader fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Raskolnikov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A lazy left from Cadwallader finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cadwallader forces Raskolnikov back against the cage and clinches.
Cadwallader misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Cadwallader .
Raskolnikov tries to work over Cadwallader 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raskolnikov trying to land knees to the body.
Cadwallader misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cadwallader tries to throw a body punch but Raskolnikov avoids it by throwing Cadwallader back against the cage.
Cadwallader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cadwallader blocks an uppercut.
Cadwallader misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cadwallader lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cadwallader lands a shot to the body.
Raskolnikov is breathing heavily.
Cadwallader scores with a shot to the side of Raskolnikov's head.
Cadwallader misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cadwallader lands a hook that snaps the head of Raskolnikov backwards.
Raskolnikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Algernon Cadwallader has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Raskolnikov misses with the head strike.
Raskolnikov stalling in the clinch.
Raskolnikov throws a head punch that misses.
Cadwallader pushes off an throws an elbow but Raskolnikov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cadwallader lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raskolnikov takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cadwallader lands a shot to the body.
Cadwallader lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cadwallader lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Cadwallader .
A right hook to the body lands for Cadwallader .
A short uppercut from Cadwallader .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cadwallader .
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cadwallader creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cadwallader lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cadwallader lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Cadwallader .
Cadwallader misses with a punch to the body.
Cadwallader struggles to land a body shot inside as Raskolnikov controls his hands.
A short right from Cadwallader .
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cadwallader .
Cadwallader working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cadwallader misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cadwallader digs a right hand underneath Raskolnikov's ribcage. Raskolnikov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cadwallader scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cadwallader presses Raskolnikov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cadwallader lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Raskolnikov backwards.
Cadwallader creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Raskolnikov's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Raskolnikov drops to his knees and Cadwallader pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Algernon Cadwallader !
Algernon Cadwallader took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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