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Gladiators 18 Lit v Kolov PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Powers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Skywalker!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Skywalker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Powers shoots in for a takedown but Skywalker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Powers shoots for a takedown but Skywalker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Powers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Powers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Powers rushes Skywalker and presses him up against the cage.
Skywalker breaks from the clinch.
Skywalker scores with a hook to the body. Powers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Skywalker cracks Powers with an open hand slap.
Powers closes the distance but Skywalker moves to the side
and Skywalker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powers misses with a takedown attempt
and Skywalker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skywalker swinging wildly here.
Powers has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers has his takedown stuffed
and Skywalker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skywalker misses with a straight right.
Powers has his takedown stuffed
and Skywalker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Skywalker does no damage.
It looked like Powers was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Johnny Powers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powers tries for a takedown but Skywalker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Powers is breathing heavily.
Skywalker sizes up Powers with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Powers misses with a takedown attempt - Skywalker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Skywalker lands with a hook. Powers tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Skywalker has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Powers looks for a takedown but Skywalker sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
and Skywalker counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Powers! He's just covering up as Skywalker starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Skywalker!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Krakow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sal Bernito (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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159 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Krakow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sal Bernito!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Krakow or perhaps it was just good defense by Bernito, which made it look bad.
Bernito let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Krakow misses with a wild body shot.
Bernito shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Krakow but Krakow pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Krakow takes the fight into the clinch.
Bernito's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Krakow throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bernito tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Krakow is in Bernito's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krakow trying to control the position from guard on top but Bernito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bernito is adopting a defensive guard.
Krakow's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krakow trying to control but Bernito is working from the bottom.
Krakow looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bernito wants to sweep but no luck.
Krakow lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bernito has an active guard here but Krakow has managed to pass into half guard.
Krakow is thwarting Bernito's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Krakow seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bernito does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernito throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Krakow's waist but Krakow gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bernito off to one side.
Krakow moves into range and clinches up with Bernito.
Bernito manages to break the clinch.
Krakow forces Bernito back against the cage and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Krakow.
Bernito is trying to drag Krakow to the mat but Krakow just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thomas Krakow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sal Bernito.
Bernito is working for takedown but Krakow is calmly controlling the position for now.
Krakow manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Krakow gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bernito.
A bit of stalling here from Krakow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krakow looking to throw knees to the head but Bernito is blocking nicely.
Krakow wants to get back to striking at distance but Bernito won't allow it.
Krakow is trying to pull guard but Bernito turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Krakow gets control of Bernito's arms and successfully pulls guard. Krakow will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bernito wants to control from the top but Krakow keeps moving.
Bernito postures up in Krakow's guard and throws a big left but Krakow blocks it.
Krakow might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Krakow is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bernito presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bernito jumps guard but Krakow turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Krakow has Bernito pushed against the cage.
Krakow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Krakow dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bernito is trying hard to land a takedown here. Krakow sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bernito lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Krakow closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bernito quickly recovers to half guard.
Krakow controlling the pace.
Krakow wants to pass the guard but Bernito is defending well.
Krakow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bernito can do to turn this around?
Krakow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krakow takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Krakow lands with a punch from half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Krakow's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Krakow trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krakow passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bernito's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Krakow controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Krakow dominating with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krakow lands a big elbow.
Krakow with good strikes from the mount here!
Bernito is rocked!
Krakow get's back to his feet.
Bernito is still on wobbly legs! Can Krakow finish him?
Krakow drives through with a takedown into Bernito's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bernito pushes Krakow off and gets back to his feet.
Krakow darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Bernito's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Krakow before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thomas Krakow!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ian Thornton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Williams is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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153 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ian Thornton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Williams!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Williams misses.
Thornton is looking for a counter combo.
Williams tries to clinch up but Thornton circles away and keeps his distance.
As Williams looks to move away, Thornton throws a big counter combo but Williams just gets out of the way.
Thornton lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Frank Williams has been cut.
Thornton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thornton looks to land a combination but Williams avoids it well.
And Williams tries to counter it with a takedown but Thornton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A right-left combo lands from Thornton.
Williams is rocked!
Thornton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Thornton finish him?
Thornton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thornton looks to land a combination but Williams avoids it well.
Williams throws out a counter right but Thornton avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Thornton shows good takedown defense.
Thornton is looking to counter punch.
Williams seems to have recovered his senses.
Thornton tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Williams is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thornton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thornton throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Williams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thornton is fending him off so far but Williams persists. Nope, Thornton circles away and we're back to standing.
Thornton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ian Thornton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Williams.
Williams takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Williams is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Thornton's half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is taking a breather. Thornton says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Let's hope that Williams has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Thornton is trying to stand.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Williams in particular looking to stall.
Williams is looking to pass Thornton's guard but actually Thornton recovers to full guard.
Williams controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Williams misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams has a takedown stuffed.
Thornton thuds a left hand into Williams's body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Williams.
Thornton works over Williams's head and body with a nice combination.
Williams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thornton counters with a crisp one two that drops Williams! Thornton thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Williams to his feet! Williams is in big trouble!
Williams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thornton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thornton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams trying to control the action but Thornton is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thornton regains half guard there - taking advantage of Williams's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Williams is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Williams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Thornton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Williams's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Williams.
Ian Thornton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thornton counters with a series of strikes. Williams will be more careful next time no doubt.
Williams slips a jab and a cross from Thornton.
Williams will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thornton misses with a wild combination.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thornton as he jumps to the side.
Ian Thornton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Williams.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thornton sets himself, and Williams steps forward looking for the clinch! Thornton avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Thornton saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams tries for a takedown but Thornton circles away easily
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Williams has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thornton is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Williams like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Williams from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ian Thornton!
An out of breath Ian Thornton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roger Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roger Jones is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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155 lbs
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roger Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon Long!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Long counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Long keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Long.
Long takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Long ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Long with the counter takedown but Jones avoids it easily.
Long avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Long fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Long doesn't seem phased though.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Long stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones scores with a one two! Long had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jones lands the left hand.
Long ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Long feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Long keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Long is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jones has been working on his boxing with his coaches at WildBoar's Pig Pen (Strength and Conditioning) $40 in the buildup to the fight.
Jones throws a series of punches but Long moves out of range.
A big right from Jones misses.
Long closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Long pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Roger Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Long.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Long bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Long misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones throws a hook but Long blocks it.
Long throws a shot to the body.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Long in his tracks.
Jones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Long has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Long is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jones looks to land a combination but Long avoids it well.
Long doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Roger Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Long showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Long clinches with his opponent.
Long tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Long tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Jones.
Long tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Long tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Jones as he checks the leg kick.
Roger Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones looks to land a combination but Long avoids it well.
Long bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Long lands an overhand right.
Long shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Jones throws a right and a left that Long avoids nicely.
Jones swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Long slips a jab from Jones.
Long shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Long fails in his attempt to clinch.
Long tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Long drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jones defends it well.
Long misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Long looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones throws a series of punches but Long avoids them all with ease.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jones catches Long with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Long.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Long shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jones tries to bum rush Long with a series of wild strikes but Long uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab from Jones.
Long looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Long persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Long slips under a jab.
Long closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Long moved out of range.
Long is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Long has his takedown stuffed
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Long somewhat.
Roger Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Long.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Long can do to turn this around?
Jones jabs Long to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Long is breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Long shoots in.
Jones leaves Long with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice jab there from Jones.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones works Long's body with a nice hook.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Long changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Long is trying desperately to land a takedown but Jones is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Long.
Donk. Jones catches Long right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Long takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Long looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Long's hands.
Long tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Long holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Long is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jones is defending well.
Long tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Jones scores with a four punch combination!
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Long bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Long has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Long has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Long tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Long.
Long breaks from the clinch.
Long scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Long counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
Roger Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Long scores with a decent looking hook.
Long closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Long takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Long throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones throws a big counter combination but Long scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jones punishes Long's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Long takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Jones dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jones stuns Long with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones lands with an overhand left.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Long manages to avoid it.
And Long tries to counter it with a takedown but Jones pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The fight stays on the outside here - Long looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Long tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Long's head but Long sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones throws a jab when Long was well out of range.
It seemed like Long was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Long. Long gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Long shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Long takes one on the button.
Jones lands a left and a right that send Long crashing to the mat, dazed. Jones thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Long is rocked!
Jones throws a series of punches but Long avoids them all with ease.
Long is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
No luck for Long with that takedown attempt.
Roger Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Long.
Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook.
Jones with a jab.
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!
Long tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Long appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Long drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Long manages to avoid it.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Long to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Long fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Long needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Long shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Jones seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Long seems to have recovered his senses.
A punch lands to the side of Long 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Long wants to clinch.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Roger Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Long goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Long wants to clinch.
A jab from Jones misses.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Long is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jones with a body shot.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Horrible takedown attempt by Long or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones, which made it look bad.
Nice defenses there by Long.
Long shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Long tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Long is just out of range.
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!
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Long slips the punch.
Long tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Long tries to clinch up.
Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
and Long counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Long misses with the combination.
Long tries to clinch up.
Brandon Long has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roger Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Long takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Jones!
Roger Jones decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AG Quiapon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quiapon has chosen CIRCLE - Synclan as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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174 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Riley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, AG Quiapon!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Riley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Quiapon pinned against the cage. Quiapon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Riley sets himself, and Quiapon steps forward looking for the clinch! Riley avoids it this time.
Quiapon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Riley counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Riley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Riley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've been hearing that Riley has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quiapon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Riley passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riley content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley lands strikes from half guard.
Riley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Quiapon defends it well.
Riley seems to be working for a kimura but Quiapon defends the submission attempt.
Riley is looking for a kimura but Quiapon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Riley to get the leverage.
Riley tries to pass to full mount but Quiapon defends it.
Quiapon wants to control but Riley is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Riley is working for a kimura but Quiapon is defending it quite comfortably.
Riley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Riley passes the guard and advances to mount!
Riley looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quiapon wants to hold on but Riley pushes him away.
Riley tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Riley is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Quiapon has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Quiapon is in a horrible position here. Riley smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Riley working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Quiapon working to try and regain half guard.
Riley controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quiapon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Riley is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Quiapon is surviving well by controlling Riley's body position as best he can.
Riley is working for a guillotine from mount but Quiapon frees his head quite easily.
Quiapon is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riley tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quiapon takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Riley dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Riley fails with a takedown attempt.
Quiapon wants to counter the offense by Riley and move into the clinch position.
Quiapon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Riley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Quiapon has his takedown stuffed
and Riley counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Riley.
Riley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Quiapon is keeping the position for now.
Quiapon trying to keep a closed guard but Riley is proving a slippery customer.
Quiapon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Riley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Riley wants to control from the top but Quiapon keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Riley looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Quiapon is trying to escape back to his feet but Riley uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Quiapon, who protects the arm well.
Riley is trying to get an arm triangle but Quiapon is defending well.
Quiapon tries to bench press Riley off him but Riley keeps the position.
Riley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Riley tries for a kimura but Quiapon is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quiapon takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Riley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Quiapon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Riley prevents Quiapon from escaping the position.
Riley working the head and body with strikes.
Riley is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Quiapon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Quiapon is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley gets to mount! Quiapon was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Riley has hold of Quiapon's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Quiapon manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Riley get's back to his feet.
Riley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Quiapon circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riley dives in and grabs Quiapon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Quiapon pushes down on Riley's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Riley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tony Riley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Riley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Quiapon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Riley dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Riley gets the takedown into side control.
Riley slows the pace down.
Quiapon is trying to control Riley's posture but Riley avoids it.
Riley takes a little break here. Quiapon wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Quiapon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley wants to control but Quiapon is keeping him busy.
Riley decides to stand back up. Riley steps back and let's Quiapon get back to his feet.
Riley darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Quiapon is trying to stand back up but Riley is controlling him
Quiapon is defending against the submission attempts here by Riley.
Riley not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quiapon is trying to stand back up but Riley is controlling him
Riley maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Quiapon could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Riley has cracked it and Quiapon is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Riley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tony Riley!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Merf Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joost Van Buren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
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206 lbs
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Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Merf Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joost Van Buren!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Buren.
Murphy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Buren scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Murphy misses with a looping left.
Murphy has closed the distance and engaged Van Buren in a clinch.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Buren manages to break the clinch.
Van Buren lands with an overhand left.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Buren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murphy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Van Buren counters with a series of strikes. Murphy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Buren scores with a leg kick.
Murphy takes one to the side of the head.
Van Buren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Buren throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Van Buren misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Buren throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murphy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Van Buren lets loose with a powerful body kick. Murphy will feel that in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Buren connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A punch lands to the side of Murphy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Murphy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murphy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Murphy throws a right and a left that both miss.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Buren.
Murphy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Buren looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
Murphy tries to bum rush Van Buren with a series of wild strikes but Van Buren uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Merf Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Buren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murphy tries to clinch up but Van Buren circles away and keeps his distance.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Buren swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A combination from Murphy does no damage.
A little jabbing left from Van Buren on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murphy drops his hands momentarily and Van Buren takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Buren uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Murphy fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Buren stuns Murphy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Van Buren is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Murphy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Murphy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Van Buren.
That kick from Van Buren tenderised Murphy's leg. Murphy is trying to keep his angry face on.
A good leg kick by Van Buren.
Van Buren looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A punch combination from Murphy misses.
Murphy throws a body punch but Van Buren moves out of range.
Murphy closes the distance and clinches.
I was talking to Murphy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Van Buren throws a head punch that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Van Buren takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Murphy misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Murphy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Buren.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Buren prevents a body shot from Murphy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Buren.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Van Buren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Buren tests Murphy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Van Buren!
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Buren.
Van Buren cracks Murphy with an open hand slap.
Van Buren throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Van Buren lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murphy at a distance.
Murphy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murphy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Buren gets through Murphy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Buren misses with some punches.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Van Buren.
Van Buren can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Van Buren as the two fighters clinch.
Van Buren stalling in the clinch.
Van Buren displaying some good clinch control by pressing Murphy up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Buren.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Van Buren.
Van Buren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Buren circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Buren has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Murphy closes the distance but Van Buren moves to the side
and Van Buren counters with a nice uppercut.
Murphy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joost Van Buren dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Murphy tries to clinch but Van Buren moves out of range.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Van Buren circles away.
Murphy rushes Van Buren and presses him up against the cage.
Van Buren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Buren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Van Buren.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Buren breaks from the clinch.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy tries to clinch but Van Buren moves out of range.
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Murphy tries to clinch up but Van Buren circles away and keeps his distance.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Van Buren circles away.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy misses with a few strikes there.
Van Buren sizes up Murphy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Murphy tries to clinch up but Van Buren circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Buren lands a glancing blow to the side of Murphy's head.
No joy there for Murphy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Buren ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Murphy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van Buren stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Van Buren circles away.
Murphy wants to clinch up but Van Buren keeps it at a distance.
Murphy backing away here, and Van Buren unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Van Buren scores with a head kick. Murphy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Van Buren throws a quick inside leg kick.
Murphy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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!
Murphy takes one on the button.
Murphy is rocked!
Murphy walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Murphy limp body while Van Buren jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joost Van Buren!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wesley Correira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teddy Riner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wesley Correira had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Wesley Correira!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Teddy Riner!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Correira tries to avoid it but Riner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Correira to the ground. Correira escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Donk. Correira catches Riner right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Teddy Riner has been cut.
Riner fails with the takedown
and Riner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wesley Correira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Riner.
Wesley Correira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teddy Riner.
Riner fails with the takedown
and Correira counters with a nice uppercut.
Riner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Correira throws out the jab.
And Riner tries to counter it with a takedown but Correira pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Correira throws a hook but Riner avoids it easily.
Riner throws out a counter right but Correira avoids it with no problem.
Riner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Correira.
Correira throws a hook but Riner blocks it.
Riner tries to keep at a distance but Correira has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Correira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Correira misses with the head strike.
Correira misses with some punches.
Correira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Riner backwards.
Correira stops a takedown attempt from Riner.
Riner is trying to drag Correira to the mat but Correira just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice left hand lands by Correira.
Correira lands an uppercut.
Riner is rocked!
Correira has Riner pressed against the cage. Riner drops his hands and Correira takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Riner tumbling to the canvas! Correira rains down with more punches but Riner was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Correira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wesley Correira!
Wesley Correira is the new super heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Wesley Correira was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stryker Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Huth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stryker Payne has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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197 lbs
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179 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stryker Payne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Huth!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Payne on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Huth tries to clinch up but Payne circles away and keeps his distance.
Payne closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Huth out cold! Huth corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stryker Payne!
During a confident post fight interview, Stryker Payne thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Ahearn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Modeous Kahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Modeous Kahn will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Ahearn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Modeous Kahn!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahearn clinches with his opponent.
Ahearn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kahn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kahn digs a right hand into Ahearn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ahearn's gas tank.
Kahn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ahearn is breathing heavily.
Ahearn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ahearn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kahn misses with some punches.
Ahearn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ahearn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kahn backwards.
Ahearn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ahearn working aggressively here.
Kahn can't find room to land a body shot as Ahearn controls the action.
A short right from Ahearn on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahearn.
Kahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Kahn.
Ahearn lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
Kahn blocks a body shot from Ahearn.
A head punch on the inside from Kahn fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Ahearn fails to land.
Ahearn swings wildly with an uppercut but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kahn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ahearn backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahearn lands with a short shot to the head.
Kahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ahearn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Kahn throws a punch but it's blocked by Ahearn.
Kahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahearn.
Kahn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahearn's elbow.
Ahearn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kahn throws a head punch that misses.
Ahearn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ahearn throws a head punch that misses.
Kahn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ahearn gets through Kahn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kahn misses with a punch to the body.
Ahearn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Kahn on the inside.
Kahn tries to work over Ahearn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahearn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Ahearn.
Kahn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ahearn blocks an uppercut.
Ahearn lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Kahn tries to work over Ahearn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kahn tries to throw a body punch but Ahearn avoids it by throwing Kahn back against the cage.
Ahearn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ahearn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ahearn lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Ahearn.
Kahn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kahn tries to throw a body punch but Ahearn avoids it by throwing Kahn back against the cage.
Ahearn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ahearn prevents a body shot from Kahn.
Ahearn lands with a left to the head.
Ahearn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ahearn lands with a left to the head.
Ahearn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ahearn stalling against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Ahearn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahearn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kahn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ahearn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ahearn.
Good body shot from Ahearn.
Ahearn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahearn.
Ahearn scores with a nice hook to the head.
It looks like Modeous Kahn has been cut.
Nice elbow from Ahearn.
Ahearn pushes Kahn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Ahearn.
Ahearn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ahearn lands a nice shot to the body.
Ahearn digs a right hand underneath Kahn's ribcage. Kahn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ahearn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Ahearn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahearn cracks Kahn with a nice body shot.
Ahearn lands with a right to the head.
Ahearn drops Kahn onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Kahn is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Kahn is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahearn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kahn is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahearn finish him?
Ahearn lands a shot to the body.
Ahearn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ahearn is muscling Kahn up against the cage and as Kahn bounces back off, Ahearn cracks him with a huge right hand! Kahn crumples to the mat - he's out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Ahearn!
In his post fight interview, James Ahearn started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Lit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Kolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lit's entrance music is Ken's theme song. A fine choice. Kolov has chosen Metallica - Enter Sandman as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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26
178 lbs
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176 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Lit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Kolov!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolov shoots in for a takedown but Lit shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kolov.
Lit tries to escape but Kolov is in control.
Kolov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lit!
Lit is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kolov is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Kolov extends the arm and Lit is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dan Kolov!
During a confident post fight interview, Dan Kolov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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