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TGC 18: Birthday Bashing PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Ducati (ranked 7040 p4p, 662 weight class) and John Evans (ranked 6099 p4p, 620 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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230 lbs
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265 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pierre Ducati!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Evans!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ducati counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Evans goes for a double leg but Ducati avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ducati continues to drive forward.
Ducati drives through with a takedown into Evans's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Evans manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Ducati gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ducati prevents Evans from improving his position.
Evans actively working from the bottom here.
Evans is trying to maintain the position but Ducati is very close to passing his half guard.
Ducati lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans has hold of Ducati's hands but Ducati slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Evans looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ducati tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Evans.
Evans trying to control but Ducati postures up.
Ducati wants to work for an arm triangle but Evans is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Evans is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Ducati is tapping! Great win for Evans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Evans!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Wade (ranked 3010 p4p, 432 weight class) and Hunter Greene (ranked 3651 p4p, 509 weight class). Wade comes into the arena with 2Pac - Hail Mary blaring out of the sound system. Greene comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Oakland kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Hunter Greene told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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211 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Wade!
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, Hunter Greene!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wade throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wade lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Greene backs up against the cage.
It looks like Hunter Greene has been cut.
Greene lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wade circles away quickly and effectively.
Wade closes this distance looking for a takedown but Greene circles away.
Wade looks to land a combination but Greene avoids it well.
Josh Wade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wade misses with a wild combination.
Greene feints the counter takedown.
Wade feints a jab promting Greene to slip. Wade then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Greene slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wade connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wade steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Greene is out on his feet! Wade sets himself and nearly takes Greene's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Josh Wade!
After winning the bout, Josh Wade thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Hunter Greene spoke after the fight, saying 'i'll be back, God has a plan and tonight his plan was for my ass to get kicked. I'm going to pray and train like a Tibetan monk...'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Philo Beddoe (ranked 3992 p4p, 541 weight class) and Darryl Rose (ranked 4501 p4p, 597 weight class). Philo Beddoe has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Philo Beddoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darryl Rose!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beddoe scores with a punch to the head.
Rose throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Beddoe's waist but Beddoe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rose off to one side.
Beddoe swings widly with a right hand
and Rose counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Beddoe kicks Rose off and gets back to his feet.
Rose on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Beddoe throws the left hand but Rose avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rose closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Beddoe quickly recovers to half guard.
Beddoe is looking to get back to is feet but Rose passes into side control.
Beddoe wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rose is staying tight to Beddoe's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Beddoe wants to get back to his feet but Rose is dominant here and he's now got Beddoe's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beddoe is trying to stand back up.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Beddoe is trying to get back to his feet but Rose has full control of the position and if anything, Beddoe has just worked his way into a worse spot.
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.
Rose has good solid back control here.
Beddoe is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Good control from Rose.
Beddoe wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Beddoe right now.
Let's hope that Rose 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.
Beddoe is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Beddoe is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rose.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Rose.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beddoe wants to get back to his feet.
Rose just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Darryl Rose will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Beddoe misses with a body shot.
Rose with the counter takedown but Beddoe avoids it easily.
Beddoe misses with a body shot.
Beddoe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Beddoe misses with a hook
and Rose counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rose shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Beddoe but Beddoe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rose tries for a takedown but Beddoe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rose shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Beddoe but Beddoe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Philo Beddoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darryl Rose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Beddoe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose tries to move to mount but Beddoe blocks the move with his legs.
Beddoe tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beddoe is trying to get back to his feet but Rose has full control of the position and if anything, Beddoe has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Rose has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Beddoe's body.
Beddoe wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rose throwing damaging strikes from the back! Beddoe could be in trouble here!
Rose biding his time, controlling Beddoe.
Beddoe is trying to shake Rose off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Rose won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Beddoe throws a right hand that misses
and Rose counters with a stiff right hand.
Rose swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Beddoe misses the target.
Beddoe swings for the body but Rose moves out of range.
Rose feints the counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beddoe connects with a crisp jab.
Rose closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Beddoe quickly recovers to half guard.
Rose not doing much here.
Beddoe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Beddoe tries to get out of the position.
Beddoe wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rose working Beddoe over with strikes.
Beddoe is looking to escape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Beddoe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Beddoe lands a nice hook to Rose's body. Rose takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Beddoe throws a right hand that misses
and Rose counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rose.
Beddoe wants to stand but Rose is controlling the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rose stays in close to Beddoe's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Darryl Rose will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rose shoots in but no luck this time.
Beddoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beddoe throws a big shot that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Beddoe as he connects with a hook.
Rose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rose ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rose swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Philo Beddoe is winning the standup battle so far.
Rose shoots and misses
and Beddoe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rose dives in and grabs Beddoe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Beddoe pushes down on Rose's head and hops out.
Philo Beddoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darryl Rose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beddoe lands with a straight right. Rose didn't see that one coming.
Beddoe scores with the left hand. Rose knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beddoe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rose counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Beddoe!
Beddoe is trying to get back to his feet.
Rose trying to control the position but Beddoe is working away.
Rose prevents Beddoe from escaping the position.
Rose is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Beddoe is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rose is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose controls the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Beddoe is looking to get back to his feet here but Rose is keeping cool and he's managed to take Beddoe's back.
Rose trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Beddoe doesn't escape.
Beddoe is trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
What can Beddoe do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Beddoe is trying to stand back up.
Rose controls the position.
That's four 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.
Beddoe wants to get back to his feet.
Good control from Rose.
Beddoe is trying to stand back up.
Philo Beddoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Philo Beddoe.
I think Rose has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darryl Rose!
A very excited looking Darryl Rose rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Philo Beddoe was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back stronger'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Allan Omega (ranked 3158 p4p, 167 weight class) and Djalo Tavares (ranked 2014 p4p, 106 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tavares's choice of entrance music: Voodoo Shit. Djalo Tavares has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Allan Omega's chin.
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143 lbs
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149 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Allan Omega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Djalo Tavares!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omega misses with a body kick.
Omega misses with the combination.
Tavares instigates a clinch.
Tavares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Omega blocking some punches.
Omega is trying to break free.
Tavares has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Omega regains guard immediately.
Tavares stops Omega from standing up.
Omega on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Omega tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omega has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tavares has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Tavares keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Omega's efforts to push away.
Tavares has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Omega is trying to keep an underhook but Tavares manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Omega pushes Tavares off looking to stand but Tavares dives back in and keeps control.
Tavares missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tavares not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tavares thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Omega has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Tavares is on him like a limpet, forcing Omega back against the cage.
Omega looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tavares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tavares lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tavares tries a body shot but Omega blocks it.
Tavares scores with a shoulder strike.
Tavares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tavares wants to take the fight to the mat but Omega manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tavares scores with a shoulder strike.
Tavares can't find room to land a body shot as Omega controls the action.
Tavares is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A right handed body shot lands from Tavares.
Tavares digs a right hand underneath Omega's ribcage. Omega let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Omega is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omega prevents a body shot from Tavares.
Tavares works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Omegas head.
Tavares lands a hook that snaps the head of Omega backwards.
Omega wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Omega is trying to break the clinch but Tavares has him pressed against the cage.
Tavares looking for a takedown.
Allan Omega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Djalo Tavares.
Tavares struggles to land a body shot inside as Omega controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Tavares - that landed with a thud.
Tavares lands a shot to the body.
Tavares is working Omega over against the cage.
Tavares lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tavares.
Omega wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tavares lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Omega backwards.
Omega is trying to push Tavares away but Tavares has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tavares has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Omega is trying to keep an underhook but Tavares manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Tavares throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tavares connects with a nice short shot to Omega's temple.
Omega is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tavares scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tavares working over Omega with some ground and pound. Omega looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Omega is rocked!
Omega pushes Tavares off looking to stand but Tavares dives back in and keeps control.
Tavares throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Omega is looking to escape.
Tavares working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Omega is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tavares scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tavares is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Omega is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Well, if Tavares is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omega looks like he's trying to stand up.
Omega seems to have got his legs back now.
Omega has hold of Tavares's hands but Tavares slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tavares lands with a punch from half guard.
Omega is staying active underneath Tavares, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tavares thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Omega taking some punishment here, with Tavares in his half guard.
Tavares landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tavares lands strikes from half guard.
Tavares lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Djalo Tavares 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.
Omega fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Omega stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Omega wants it to stay on the feet.
Tavares dives in for a single leg takedown but Omega sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Omega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tavares was well out of range. Poor timing from Omega.
Tavares rushes Omega and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tavares lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Omega.
Djalo Tavares seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tavares.
Omega is trying to break the clinch but Tavares has him pressed against the cage.
Omega tries to break the clinch but Tavares is controlling the position.
Omega is trying to force a seperation but Tavares has the dominant position.
Tavares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tavares is trying to drag Omega to the mat but Omega just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Allan Omega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Djalo Tavares.
Omega is trying to force a seperation but Tavares has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega prevents the takedown attempt.
Omega tries to break the clinch but Tavares is controlling the position.
Omega's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Omega is trying to force a seperation but Tavares has the dominant position.
Tavares has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tavares gets through Omega's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Tavares.
Tavares working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Omega is trying to break free.
Omega is pressed up against the cage. Tavares has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Omega down to the mat. Omega avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tavares shoots in and gets a takedown into Omega's guard.
Tavares throws a big right hand that misses.
Tavares with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tavares wants to control from the top but Omega keeps moving.
Omega avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavares trying to control but Omega is working from the bottom.
Tavares landing some decent shots from guard.
Tavares working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tavares throwing strikes from guard but Omega blocks nicely.
Tavares throws a strike but Omega rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
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!
Tavares has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Omega tries to stand but Tavares is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tavares is on top in guard.
Tavares with a flurry of punches that miss.
Omega being controlled here, momentarily.
Tavares lands a couple of elbows.
Tavares working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Omega's head.
Tavares stops Omega from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tavares with a nice head shot there.
Tavares slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavares postures up in Omega's guard and throws a big left but Omega blocks it.
Tavares working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tavares connects with a couple of short punches.
Tavares stops Omega from standing up.
Tavares distracts Omega with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tavares is looking to work some ground and pound but Omega has wrist control.
Tavares works over Omega with some ground and pound from guard.
Tavares with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tavares makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Djalo Tavares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Omega lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tavares circles away quickly and effectively.
Allan Omega is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tavares moves in looking to clinch but Omega pushes him off.
It looked like Omega was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tavares.
Omega gets caught flat footed, as Tavares shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tavares postures up in Omega's guard and throws a big left but Omega blocks it.
Tavares postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Omega wants to stand but Tavares is controlling the position.
Tavares is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Djalo Tavares has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tavares throws a strike but Omega rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Omega wanted to stand there but Tavares had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omega wanted to stand there but Tavares had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tavares avoids a punch combination nicely.
Omega misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tavares instigates a clinch.
Tavares lands a right hand that snaps the head of Omega backwards.
Tavares lands with a left to the head.
Tavares tries to work over Omega's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares scores with a shoulder strike.
Tavares pushes Omega back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Omega is trying to force a seperation but Tavares has the dominant position.
Tavares is leaning against Omega and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tavares lands a nice shot to the body.
Tavares tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tavares lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tavares gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Omega regains guard.
Tavares keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Omega's head.
Tavares lands a couple of digs.
Tavares throwing strikes but missing.
Tavares throws a big right hand that misses.
Tavares is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavares is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Omega avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tavares chips away with some ground and pound.
Tavares is looking to work some ground and pound but Omega has wrist control.
Tavares scoring with some ground and pound.
Tavares trying to control but Omega is working from the bottom.
Djalo Tavares is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavares working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tavares must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tavares controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tavares working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Omega can't keep his opponent in guard - Tavares advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Allan Omega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tavares controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Djalo Tavares comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tavares winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Djalo Tavares!
A victorious Djalo Tavares thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alessio Correha (ranked 1727 p4p, 91 weight class) and Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong (ranked 2877 p4p, 151 weight class). Payakarakatong has chosen "Song For The Dead" as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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144 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alessio Correha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Correha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Payakarakatong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Correha ducks under a wild hook from Payakarakatong.
Correha doesn't manage to clinch there - Payakarakatong circles away.
Payakarakatong cracks Correha with a good jab.
Jab, jab by Payakarakatong - just one landing.
Correha tries to clinch there but Payakarakatong circles away.
Payakarakatong appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Correha tries to clinch up.
Correha closes the distance but Payakarakatong moves to the side
and Payakarakatong counters with a good low kick that Correha was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correha tries to clinch but Payakarakatong moves out of range.
Correha wants to clinch but Payakarakatong slips to the side
and Payakarakatong counters with a nice low kick that buckles Correha's knee momentarily.
Correha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Payakarakatong connects with a nice looking jab.
Correha tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Correha looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Correha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Payakarakatong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Correha tries to clinch but Payakarakatong is having none of it.
Correha on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Correha tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Payakarakatong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Payakarakatong.
Alessio Correha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Correha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Payakarakatong swats away the attempt to clinch by Correha.
Correha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Payakarakatong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Correha tries to clinch there but Payakarakatong circles away.
Correha wants to clinch
and Payakarakatong makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Correha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Payakarakatong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Correha closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Payakarakatong to counter with a crisp jab.
Correha takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Correha tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Payakarakatong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Correha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Payakarakatong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Correha tries to close the distance and clinch but Payakarakatong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And Payakarakatong responds with a good body kick, but Correha manages to step out the way in time.
Correha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Correha moves to clinch but Payakarakatong breaks away
and Payakarakatong counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Correha moves into the clinch successfully.
Correha prevents Payakarakatong from breaking the clinch.
Correha prevents a body shot from Payakarakatong.
Correha tries to pull guard but Payakarakatong holds him up against the cage and eventually Correha drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong swings wildly with an uppercut but Correha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payakarakatong misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Payakarakatong.
Correha blocks a body shot from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Payakarakatong.
Correha tries to pull guard but Payakarakatong forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Payakarakatong misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Correha tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Payakarakatong just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alessio Correha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payakarakatong lands a body shot.
Payakarakatong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong lands with a light punch inside.
Correha fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Payakarakatong struggles to land a body shot inside as Correha controls his hands.
Payakarakatong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Correha's elbow.
Correha jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Payakarakatong walks away with a smile on his face. Correha gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Payakarakatong connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Correha fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Payakarakatong, pushing him back against the cage.
Correha is trying to pull guard but Payakarakatong has him pressed against the cage.
Correha tries to pull guard but Payakarakatong forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Payakarakatong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Correha's elbow.
Payakarakatong digs a right hand underneath Correha's ribcage. Correha let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Good leg kick by Payakarakatong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Correha closes the distance looking to clinch
and Payakarakatong counters with a nice body shot.
Correha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Correha's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Payakarakatong connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Correha scrambles back to his feet.
Payakarakatong throws a jab when Correha was well out of range.
Correha tries to clinch there but Payakarakatong circles away.
Payakarakatong keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correha darts in trying to clinch
and Payakarakatong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Correha tries to clinch up.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Correha on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Correha tries to clinch up.
A big right from Payakarakatong misses.
Correha tries to clinch but Payakarakatong moves away
and Payakarakatong counters with a good low kick that Correha was not able to check.
Payakarakatong swats away the attempt to clinch by Correha.
Payakarakatong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Payakarakatong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Payakarakatong swats away the attempt to clinch by Correha.
Correha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Payakarakatong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Correha is looking to clinch.
Payakarakatong lunges at Correha with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Correha's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Payakarakatong keeps the fight on the outside.
A good leg kick by Payakarakatong.
Correha wants to clinch
and Payakarakatong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Correha tries to clinch up
and Payakarakatong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Correha closes the distance looking to clinch
and Payakarakatong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Payakarakatong lunges at Correha with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Correha's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Correha has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Correha tries to clinch but Payakarakatong is having none of it.
Correha wants to clinch but Payakarakatong slips to the side
and Payakarakatong counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Payakarakatong gets tackled into the cage by Correha. Correha maintains the clinch.
Payakarakatong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Correha darts in trying to clinch
and Payakarakatong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Correha is looking to clinch but Payakarakatong is avoiding it.
Correha tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Payakarakatong counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Correha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Payakarakatong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Correha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Payakarakatong doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Correha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Correha tries to clinch up but Payakarakatong circles away and keeps his distance.
Correha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Payakarakatong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Correha walks into a jab.
Payakarakatong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Payakarakatong throws out a counter right but Correha avoids it with no problem.
Correha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Correha tries to clinch but Payakarakatong moves away
and Payakarakatong counters with a nice uppercut.
Correha tries to clinch up but Payakarakatong circles away and keeps his distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payakarakatong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Correha tries to clinch but Payakarakatong is having none of it.
Correha is looking to clinch but Payakarakatong is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Correha wants to clinch
and Payakarakatong makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Alessio Correha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Correha drops his hands momentarily and Payakarakatong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Correha closes the distance looking to clinch
and Payakarakatong counters with a nice uppercut.
Payakarakatong dips to his left and cracks Correha with an uppercut!
Correha closes the distance but Payakarakatong moves to the side
and Payakarakatong counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correha tries to clinch there but Payakarakatong circles away.
Payakarakatong connects with an inside leg kick.
Correha wants to clinch but Payakarakatong slips to the side
and Payakarakatong counters with a nice low kick that buckles Correha's knee momentarily.
Payakarakatong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Correha wants to clinch up but Payakarakatong keeps it at a distance.
Payakarakatong only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Payakarakatong tries to keep at a distance but Correha has taken the fight into the clinch.
Payakarakatong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Payakarakatong cracks Correha with a nice body shot.
Payakarakatong tries to work over Correha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Payakarakatong tries a body shot but Correha blocks it.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Payakarakatong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Correha blocking some punches.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A shot in the inside from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong tries to work over Correha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Payakarakatong misses with the head strike.
Payakarakatong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Correha backwards.
Payakarakatong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Correha backwards.
Alessio Correha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Correha.
Payakarakatong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Payakarakatong lands with a right to the head.
Payakarakatong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Correha wants to clinch.
Payakarakatong tries a quick counter leg kick but Correha is wise to it.
Correha looks to clinch
and Payakarakatong counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payakarakatong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Payakarakatong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Correha gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Correha closes the distance but Payakarakatong moves to the side
and Payakarakatong counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Correha wants to clinch.
Nice body punch from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong cracks Correha with an open hand slap.
Correha wants to clinch but Payakarakatong slips to the side
letting Payakarakatong counter with a right hand.
Correha moves to clinch but Payakarakatong breaks away
and Payakarakatong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Correha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Payakarakatong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Payakarakatong only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Crunch! Payakarakatong slams his shin into Correha's torso.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Correha fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Payakarakatong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Payakarakatong misses with a body shot.
Correha tries to clinch but Payakarakatong moves out of range.
Correha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Payakarakatong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Correha.
Correha tries to close the distance and clinch but Payakarakatong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Payakarakatong was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Correha throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jab, jab by Payakarakatong - just one landing.
Payakarakatong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Correha takes the fight into the clinch.
Payakarakatong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Correha backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Payakarakatong has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 24:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 24:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong!
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mantice Brown (ranked 3081 p4p, 353 weight class) and Karelin Pripyat (ranked 3567 p4p, 396 weight class). Karelin Pripyat will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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275 lbs
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265 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mantice Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pripyat moves into the clinch.
Brown gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Pripyat utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pripyat had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily.
Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brown distracts Pripyat with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pripyat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brown has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brown drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pripyat manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brown has Pripyat in his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown wants to sweep here but Pripyat controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pripyat engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pripyat connects with a couple of short punches.
It looks like Mantice Brown has been cut.
Pripyat working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brown's head.
Pripyat lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown has momentary wrist control but Pripyat slips an elbow through the middle.
Brown controls Pripyat momentarily but Pripyat frees himself.
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown has momentary wrist control but Pripyat slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pripyat lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mantice Brown's cut is getting worse.
Pripyat is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mantice Brown's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Pripyat slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pripyat working the head with strikes.
Jeez, Mantice Brown's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mantice Brown's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Karelin Pripyat!
Karelin Pripyat managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Real Men Supplements, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rustam Shakhbulatov (ranked 861 p4p, 107 weight class) and Ray Bailey (ranked 5374 p4p, 480 weight class). Shakhbulatov comes into the arena with Friyie - Money Team blaring out of the sound system. Bailey has chosen Fuck Tha Police as his entrance music. Rustam Shakhbulatov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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167 lbs
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rustam Shakhbulatov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Bailey!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bailey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shakhbulatov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bailey stuffs the takedown.
Bailey feints the counter takedown.
Bailey pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shakhbulatov back to the cage. Bailey follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Rustam Shakhbulatov has been cut.
Bailey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shakhbulatov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bailey.
Shakhbulatov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bailey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shakhbulatov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shakhbulatov avoids a kick to the body.
Shakhbulatov shoots in but no luck this time.
Shakhbulatov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shakhbulatov shoots in and gets a takedown into Bailey's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shakhbulatov throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakhbulatov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shakhbulatov 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.
Shakhbulatov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shakhbulatov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shakhbulatov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shakhbulatov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shakhbulatov postures up in Bailey's guard and throws a big left but Bailey blocks it.
Shakhbulatov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shakhbulatov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shakhbulatov lands a couple of digs.
Shakhbulatov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bailey looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bailey looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bailey!
Bailey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shakhbulatov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shakhbulatov is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shakhbulatov regains half guard.
Shakhbulatov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bailey tries to free his leg and advance position but Shakhbulatov is retaining full guard.
Bailey trying to control but Shakhbulatov is working from the bottom.
Shakhbulatov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bailey has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Shakhbulatov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bailey is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Shakhbulatov pulls down on the head and he's put Bailey to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rustam Shakhbulatov!
Rustam Shakhbulatov retains his lightweight title!
After the big win, Rustam Shakhbulatov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Arcticus University: London and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Ray Bailey had this to say: 'i'll be back bigger, better and stronger. I'll fight anybody anywhere bitches'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Colby Barnes (ranked 1128 p4p, 171 weight class) and Timur Umarov (ranked 2184 p4p, 338 weight class). Umarov has chosen Jay Bling - Aye as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Colby Barnes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timur Umarov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Umarov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barnes attempts a counter takedown but Umarov avoids it well and moves away.
Umarov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barnes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Umarov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily.
Colby Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Umarov.
Umarov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Umarov closes the distance and pushes Barnes back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umarov tries to pull guard but Barnes holds him up against the cage and eventually Umarov drops back down to his feet.
Umarov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barnes walks away with a smile on his face. Umarov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes lands with a nice combination. Umarov backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Timur Umarov has been cut.
Barnes throws a nice looking combination but Umarov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Umarov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barnes is looking to clinch.
Barnes's corner calls for a 1-2. Barnes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Barnes leaves Umarov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barnes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Umarov.
Barnes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barnes lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Barnes.
Umarov tries to pull guard but Barnes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Umarov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes presses Umarov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barnes scores with a shot to the side of Umarov's head.
Barnes scores with a hook to the body.
Umarov is trying to pull guard but Barnes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Barnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barnes.
Umarov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barnes cracks Umarov with an open hand slap.
Barnes has been working on his balance at Crapollas Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Umarov.
Umarov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barnes tries to clinch up but Umarov circles away and keeps his distance.
Barnes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umarov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barnes scores with a hook.
Barnes lands with a straight right. Umarov didn't see that one coming.
Umarov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barnes in his tracks.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes pushes Umarov up against the cage in a clinch.
Barnes lands a shot to the body.
Barnes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Umarov stalling in the clinch but Barnes improves position.
A short uppercut from Barnes.
Umarov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barnes tries to throw a body punch but Umarov avoids it by throwing Barnes back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short uppercut from Umarov.
Umarov wants a takedown but no success here.
Barnes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Umarov backwards.
Umarov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Umarov wants a takedown but no success here.
Barnes lands a shot to the body.
Umarov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barnes smiles and moves away.
Nice cross by Barnes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Barnes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timur Umarov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Barnes cracks Umarov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Umarov darts in looking for a takedown but Barnes gets double underhooks and turns Umarov into the cage.
Barnes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Umarov.
Barnes throws a right hand that Umarov ducks under and follows up with a left that Umarov also avoids with ease.
Timur Umarov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes lands with an uppercut that bounces Umarov off the cage and back into range.
Barnes throws a right hand that Umarov ducks under and follows up with a left that Umarov also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes lands an overhand right.
Barnes rushes Umarov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Umarov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barnes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Colby Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Umarov.
Barnes has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umarov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barnes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Barnes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Umarov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barnes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Umarov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Umarov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barnes smiles and moves away.
Barnes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Umarov misses with a looping right.
Umarov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Barnes sprawls well initially but Umarov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Umarov prevents Barnes from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is trying to maintain the position but Umarov is very close to passing his half guard.
Umarov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Umarov prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Umarov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Umarov seems to be looking for submissions.
Barnes is pressing down on Umarov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is controlling Umarov's posture.
Umarov stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Barnes working a defensive guard but Umarov passes into half guard.
Umarov prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Umarov is looking for a kimura here.
Umarov lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umarov drops an elbow to the side of Barnes's head.
Barnes is pressing down on Umarov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Umarov can do to turn this around?
Umarov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Umarov 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.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Umarov tries to pass.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Umarov postures up.
Barnes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barnes pulls Umarov in close to prevent any damage.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Barnes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Timur Umarov's cut.
That's time! Barnes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Umarov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barnes is fending him off so far but Umarov persists. Nope, Barnes circles away and we're back to standing.
Barnes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Umarov shoots in but no luck this time.
Barnes misses with the combination.
Colby Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnes stuns Umarov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umarov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Colby Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Umarov.
Barnes works Umarov's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umarov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barnes lands a nice shot that snaps Umarov's head back.
Umarov closes the distance and clinches up with Barnes, looking for a takedown. Umarov pushes Barnes against the cage but Barnes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barnes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Umarov misses with a straight left.
Barnes attempts a counter takedown but Umarov avoids it well and moves away.
Umarov drops his hands momentarily and Barnes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barnes gets caught napping as Umarov dives in and scores a takedown. Barnes manages to retain guard.
Umarov 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.
Umarov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barnes pulls Umarov in close to his closed guard and prevents Umarov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Umarov stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Umarov postures up.
Umarov tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes has his hands on Umarov's head, controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a right hand that Umarov ducks under and follows up with a left that Umarov also avoids with ease.
Umarov with the counter takedown but Barnes avoids it easily.
Colby Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Umarov.
Barnes misses with a lunging right hand
and Umarov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barnes pushes Umarov up against the cage in a clinch.
Barnes manages to break the clinch.
Umarov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Umarov shoots in and gets a takedown into Barnes's guard.
Umarov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Umarov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Umarov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnes is controlling Umarov's posture.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Umarov manages to get himself to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Umarov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barnes controls the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Umarov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Umarov keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Barnes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Umarov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Umarov keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Barnes clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Timur Umarov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Barnes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Umarov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Umarov.
Barnes wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Umarov is now in half guard.
Umarov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barnes defends it well.
Barnes is looking to control Umarov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnes avoid being mounted?
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Umarov stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umarov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barnes working a defensive guard but Umarov manages to pass into side control anyway.
What's Barnes going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Barnes is looking to regain half guard here but Umarov keeps moving and retains side control.
Umarov in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Barnes is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Timur Umarov!
Timur Umarov is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Knocksville (ranked 868 p4p, 98 weight class) and Dewey Nobrainer (ranked 2364 p4p, 277 weight class). Knocksville comes to the cage accompanied by One by One. Nobrainer has chosen Pink Floyd- another brick in the wall as his entrance music. Bob Knocksville could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dewey Nobrainer's chin.
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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
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Bob Knocksville!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dewey Nobrainer!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knocksville getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Dewey Nobrainer has been cut.
A jab from Knocksville misses.
Knocksville throws a looping overhand right but Nobrainer ducks down to avoid it.
Knocksville misses with a right hand
and Nobrainer counters with a good low kick that Knocksville was not able to check.
Knocksville fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nobrainer thinks about the counter body kick.
Knocksville misses with a combination
and Nobrainer counters with a leg kick.
Crunch! Nobrainer slams his shin into Knocksville's torso.
Nobrainer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Knocksville's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knocksville fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nobrainer is out of range.
Knocksville looks to land a left hand but Nobrainer moved out of range nicely.
Knocksville walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nobrainer.
We've been hearing reports that Knocksville has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bob Knocksville seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nobrainer scores with a spinning back kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nobrainer thows a body kick. Knocksville tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Knocksville is breathing heavily.
Nobrainer fakes the leg kick and cracks Knocksville in the body.
Nobrainer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Bob Knocksville has been cut.
Knocksville loads up on a big right hand but Nobrainer slips the punch.
Knocksville takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nobrainer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nobrainer is looking to slow Knocksville down with leg kicks.
Knocksville has a takedown stuffed.
Nobrainer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A low kick from Knocksville is predictable there
and Nobrainer counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knocksville misses with a left hand
and Nobrainer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dewey Nobrainer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An inside leg kick lands from Nobrainer.
Knocksville misses with a hook. Nobrainer ducked under it nicely.
Knocksville fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nobrainer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Knocksville slips under a jab from Nobrainer.
Knocksville uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nobrainer.
Knocksville misses with a combination
and Nobrainer makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Knocksville really felt that one!
Knocksville misses with a double jab.
Knocksville misses with a body shot.
And Nobrainer responds with a good body kick, but Knocksville manages to step out the way in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knocksville throws out a loose jab but Nobrainer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nobrainer follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Knocksville has his takedown stuffed
and Nobrainer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Knocksville. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nobrainer cracks Knocksville with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nobrainer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nobrainer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Knocksville will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nobrainer throws out a counter right but Knocksville avoids it with no problem.
Nobrainer scores with a decent looking hook.
A combination from Knocksville does no damage.
Nobrainer scores with a leg kick.
Knocksville swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nobrainer counters with a nice leg kick.
Knocksville will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Knocksville misses with a hook
and Knocksville takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knocksville misses with a jab to the body
and Nobrainer counters with a good, hard body kick but Knocksville shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nobrainer feints and then cracks Knocksville's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Knocksville down.
Knocksville shoots and misses
and Nobrainer counters with a thumping low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nobrainer.
Nobrainer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nobrainer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Knocksville had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nobrainer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Knocksville. That did some damage!
Nobrainer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Knocksville has time to react.
Knocksville misses the body punch
and Nobrainer counters with a nice uppercut.
Nobrainer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Knocksville shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nobrainer counters with a nice uppercut.
Nobrainer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dewey Nobrainer dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Knocksville takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Knocksville lands with a right hand.
Knocksville walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nobrainer connects with a leg kick. Knocksville looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nobrainer lands a glancing blow to the side of Knocksville's head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nobrainer, as that shot connected.
Bob Knocksville's cut is getting worse.
Nobrainer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knocksville has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Knocksville there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nobrainer leaves Knocksville with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nobrainer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nobrainer.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nobrainer - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nobrainer scores with a jab to the head.
Knocksville throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nobrainer counters with a nice leg kick.
Knocksville is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nobrainer.
Knocksville shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Knocksville takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nobrainer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nobrainer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Knocksville's sensitive parts.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Nobrainer. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Knocksville on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nobrainer. Nobrainer obviously looking to wear him down.
Knocksville tries to close the distance and clinch but Nobrainer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knocksville misses with a combination
and Nobrainer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bob Knocksville's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nobrainer lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nobrainer lands the left hand.
Knocksville is rocked!
Knocksville walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nobrainer.
Nobrainer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Knocksville's calf.
Nobrainer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Knocksville on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Knocksville. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Nobrainer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oh Knocksville is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knocksville fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nobrainer manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Nobrainer misses.
Knocksville seems to have got his legs back now.
Knocksville misses with a lunging right hand
and Nobrainer counters with a nice leg kick.
A solid body kick from Nobrainer.
Nobrainer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Knocksville looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nobrainer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nobrainer scores with a nice right hand.
Nobrainer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nobrainer.
A shot to the liver by Nobrainer. Beautiful body shot.
Crunch! Nobrainer slams his shin into Knocksville's torso.
Nice uppercut there from Nobrainer.
Jeez, Bob Knocksville's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Nobrainer closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Knocksville out cold! Knocksville corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dewey Nobrainer!
Dewey Nobrainer is the new heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Dewey Nobrainer 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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