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Arlen Bales' Annihilator Ep.8 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Thomas (ranked 8286 p4p, 733 weight class) and Simon Seis (ranked 4561 p4p, 540 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carl Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simon Seis!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thomas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Seis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Seis misses with an elbow strike.
Thomas is trying to maintain a safe position but Seis gets an underhook and turns Thomas into the cage.
Seis lands an elbow inside that Thomas shrugs off.
It looks like Carl Thomas has been cut.
Thomas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice elbow from Seis.
Seis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Seis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Carl Thomas's cut is getting worse.
Thomas blocks the elbow strike.
Thomas blocks an elbow strike from Seis.
Seis lands an elbow inside that Thomas shrugs off.
Carl Thomas's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Seis.
Jeez, Carl Thomas's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Carl Thomas's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Simon Seis!
The defeated Carl Thomas had this to say: 'He won a fair fight. He still needs to keep working. Will see you next fight.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandr Kovalev (ranked 5796 p4p, 618 weight class) and Gustav Rinaldi (ranked 25265 p4p, 835 weight class). Kovalev's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Vinnie Paz - Cheesesteaks. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aleksandr Kovalev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gustav Rinaldi!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovalev gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kovalev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rinaldi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rinaldi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kovalev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rinaldi has managed to get both his arms back between Kovalev's legs - danger averted.
Kovalev keeping moving, preventing Rinaldi from controlling successfully.
Rinaldi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kovalev haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kovalev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kovalev tries to get out of the position.
Rinaldi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kovalev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kovalev has his hands on Rinaldi's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalev has his foot on Rinaldi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rinaldi works his way back into a safe position though.
Kovalev wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rinaldi manages to pass to side control.
Rinaldi is trying to control. Kovalev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kovalev is holding on to half guard well.
Rinaldi drops an elbow to the side of Kovalev's head.
Kovalev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kovalev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rinaldi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kovalev keeping moving, preventing Rinaldi from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovalev is controlling Rinaldi's posture.
Kovalev 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.
Kovalev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rinaldi passes into side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kovalev is trying to get back to half guard.
Kovalev is working hard here to advance position.
Kovalev is trying to control Rinaldi's posture but Rinaldi avoids it.
Kovalev is trying to buck Rinaldi off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rinaldi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kovalev is trying to get back to half guard.
Rinaldi wants to control but Kovalev is keeping him busy.
Kovalev is trying to get back to half guard.
Kovalev tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Rinaldi easily slips into full mount!
Rinaldi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kovalev is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rinaldi prevents Kovalev from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rinaldi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kovalev is looking to get to half guard.
Kovalev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rinaldi on the ground.
Rinaldi controlling his opponent.
Rinaldi avoids the attempt from Kovalev to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kovalev is looking to improve his position but Rinaldi isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Rinaldi 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.
Kovalev forces Rinaldi back against the cage and clinches.
Rinaldi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kovalev pushes Rinaldi off and gets back to his feet.
Rinaldi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovalev is looking to escape.
Rinaldi prevents Kovalev from improving his position.
Kovalev trying to hold on to Rinaldi's head to control him but Rinaldi postures up.
Rinaldi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kovalev is trying to stand up here but Rinaldi is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rinaldi is keen to just control but Kovalev is a slippery customer.
Kovalev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rinaldi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rinaldi's back!
Kovalev looking for the RNC.
Rinaldi wants to escape the position.
Kovalev working for a choke but Rinaldi reverses nicely into Kovalev 's guard.
Kovalev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rinaldi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kovalev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovalev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kovalev has Rinaldi pulled in close to control his posture.
Kovalev wants to sweep but no luck.
Kovalev pulls Rinaldi in to control the position.
Kovalev isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rinaldi stacks Kovalev on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rinaldi!
Rinaldi trying to control the position but Kovalev is working away.
You can see the frustration on Kovalev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rinaldi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kovalev!
Kovalev wants to control but Rinaldi is having none of it.
Rinaldi tries to control but Kovalev wriggling away.
Kovalev wants to hold on but Rinaldi pushes him away.
Kovalev bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovalev wants to control from the top but Rinaldi keeps moving.
Kovalev landing with the ground and pound.
Kovalev connects with a couple of short punches.
Kovalev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rinaldi is keeping the position for now.
Kovalev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kovalev looking to pass the guard.
Rinaldi trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Aleksandr Kovalev will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kovalev closes the distance and clinches.
Kovalev throws a head punch that misses.
Kovalev working aggressively here.
Kovalev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rinaldi's elbow.
Kovalev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kovalev swings wildly with an uppercut but Rinaldi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovalev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rinaldi tightens his grip and picks Kovalev up, before dumping him to the ground. Kovalev manages to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinaldi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kovalev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustav Rinaldi has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rinaldi wants to control from the top but Kovalev keeps moving.
Rinaldi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kovalev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rinaldi has managed to get both his arms back between Kovalev's legs - danger averted.
Kovalev has his foot on Rinaldi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rinaldi works his way back into a safe position though.
Kovalev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kovalev working for submissions but it's allowed Rinaldi to get to half guard.
Rinaldi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rinaldi wants to work for an arm triangle but Kovalev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rinaldi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kovalev is trying to get back to full guard.
Kovalev wants to get back to his feet.
Kovalev is trying to maintain the position but Rinaldi is very close to passing his half guard.
Kovalev scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Rinaldi manages to mount him!
Kovalev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rinaldi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kovalev is looking to escape.
Rinaldi prevents Kovalev from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rinaldi avoids the attempt from Kovalev to control.
Rinaldi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kovalev is looking to escape.
Kovalev is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kovalev bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kovalev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rinaldi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovalev seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kovalev works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kovalev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rinaldi keeps working.
Kovalev is really struggling to control Rinaldi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kovalev works his way into full mount!
Kovalev working for a submission but Rinaldi is keeping him at bay.
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 Aleksandr Kovalev.
I think Kovalev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Aleksandr Kovalev!
Aleksandr Kovalev 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between James Foley (ranked 5545 p4p, 561 weight class) and Luiz Franca (ranked 3752 p4p, 425 weight class). James Foley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Foley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luiz Franca!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Franca or perhaps it was just good defense by Foley, which made it look bad.
Foley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Franca looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Franca fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
James Foley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Franca.
Franca shoots in for a double leg but Foley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horrible takedown attempt by Franca or perhaps it was just good defense by Foley, which made it look bad.
Foley half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Franca looking to score a takedown here. Foley is defending well but Franca drives through and ends up in Foley's guard.
Franca has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Arvins Bootcamp. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Franca thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franca stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Foley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Franca passes Foley's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Foley desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franca wants to free his trapped foot but Foley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Franca is looking for a kimura but Foley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Franca to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franca is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Franca is looking for a kimura but Foley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Franca to get the leverage.
Franca trying to mount his opponent but Foley defends it.
Franca is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Franca is working for a submission of some sort.
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.
Franca is working for a kimura but Foley is defending it quite comfortably.
Franca is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Foley defends it well.
Franca wants to work for an arm triangle but Foley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Franca works his way into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foley defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Franca.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foley is trying to escape the mount.
Franca has control of Foley's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Foley regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Franca is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Foley is surviving well by controlling Franca's body position as best he can.
Franca looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Franca goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Foley is on top in guard.
Franca is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Foley is aware though and is defending well.
Foley preventing the sweep.
Franca being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franca 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.
Franca is still trying to improve position.
Foley trying to control the position from guard on top but Franca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franca isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Foley stacks Franca on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Foley!
Foley cracks Franca with a big right hand but Franca just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foley trying to control the action but Franca is working from the bottom.
Franca manages to work his way to half guard, despite Foley's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Franca 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.
Franca shoots in for a double leg but Foley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Franca throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Foley's waist but Foley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Franca off to one side.
Foley attempts a counter takedown but Franca avoids it well and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Franca.
Foley appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
James Foley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Franca.
Franca throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Foley's waist but Foley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Franca off to one side.
Franca shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Franca showed some decent athleticism there.
Foley preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Franca is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Foley defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foley wants to control but Franca is keeping busy.
Franca looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foley is looking to improve his position.
Franca is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Foley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Franca.
Franca looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Foley is looking for a sweep. Franca is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Franca is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Foley has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Foley is defending against the submission attempts here by Franca.
Foley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Foley tries to get out of the position.
Franca wants to work for an arm triangle but Foley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Foley tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Franca is trying to work for a kimura but Foley is defending well.
Foley is trying to control but can't.
Franca is looking for a kimura but Foley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Franca to get the leverage.
Franca looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Foley has his hands clasped together around Franca's back. He's all about the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foley trying to hold on to Franca's head to control him but Franca postures up.
Franca is looking for a kimura here.
Foley is defending against the submission attempts here by Franca.
Foley gets full guard.
Franca passes Foley's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Franca trying to advance position but Foley counters by regaining guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Foley is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Franca is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Franca stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Foley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Franca drops back, looking for a kneebar! Foley looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Foley looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Foley!
Foley working the ground and pound.
Franca is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franca is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Foley off and has taken his back!
Franca is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Foley is defending well though. Franca let's go of the attempt for now.
Foley looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Franca showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Franca gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Foley decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Franca's guard.
Franca wants to sweep here but Foley controlling him for the moment.
Franca has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Franca keeps trying to improve his position.
Foley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Franca takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foley won't allow Franca to sweep him here.
Foley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Franca is keeping the position for now.
Foley is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Foley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Foley connects with a couple of short punches.
Franca tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Franca looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Foley has picked Franca up and slammed him! Franca can't keep hold of the triangle and Foley manages to pass to side control!
Franca is not content to let Foley control the position.
James Foley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franca gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Franca wants to get back to full guard but Foley has mounted him!
Franca is working to get back to half guard.
Foley working for a submission but Franca is keeping him at bay.
Foley cracks Franca with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Franca sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Foley is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Foley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Franca does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Foley prevents Franca from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franca is pressing down on Foley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Foley is in close to Franca's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Franca lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Foley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Franca can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Foley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Franca pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Foley is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foley is trying to keep Franca in close.
Foley keeping full guard, as Franca tries to pass.
Foley is adopting a defensive guard.
Franca pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Foley is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franca drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Foley manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Franca has Foley in his guard.
Luiz Franca is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Franca tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Foley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Franca 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luiz Franca!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Liam Daley (ranked 5734 p4p, 572 weight class) and Lyoto Yoshida (ranked 6484 p4p, 599 weight class). Daley's entrance music is Blur - Song 2. A fine choice. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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25
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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18
189 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Liam Daley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lyoto Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshida tries to score a power double leg takedown but Daley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yoshida somewhat.
Yoshida shoots for a double leg takedown but Daley sprawls well. He's pushed Yoshida's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Daley lands a nice looking body shot.
Daley gets tackled into the cage by Yoshida. Yoshida maintains the clinch.
Yoshida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yoshida just leaning against Daley, taking a breather.
Daley looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida just leaning against Daley, taking a breather.
Daley blocks a body shot from Yoshida.
Daley avoids a wild elbow strike from Yoshida.
Daley tries a body shot but Yoshida blocks it.
Daley trying to stall but Yoshida improves his position.
Daley struggles to land a body shot inside as Yoshida controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yoshida.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daley jumps guard but Yoshida turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Yoshida effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch on the inside from Daley fails to land.
Daley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yoshida fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Daley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut lands for Daley. That snapped Yoshida's head back.
Daley scores with a punch to the head.
Daley jabs at Yoshida's body.
Yoshida shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Daley to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida takes one to the chin there.
Yoshida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daley throws out the jab.
Daley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yoshida.
Daley is looking to counter punch.
Yoshida has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yoshida lands a shot to the body.
Yoshida taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Daley misses with the head strike.
Yoshida stalling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yoshida throws a head punch that misses.
Yoshida lands with a left to the head.
Daley avoids the elbow strike from Yoshida, against the cage.
Yoshida is struggling to control the position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Daley is trying to maintain a safe position but Yoshida gets an underhook and turns Daley into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daley misses with a punch on the inside.
Daley is trying to maintain a safe position but Yoshida gets an underhook and turns Daley into the cage.
Yoshida stalling.
Daley digs a right hand into Yoshida's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yoshida's gas tank.
Daley misses with a punch on the inside.
Daley swings wildly with an uppercut but Yoshida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yoshida taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Yoshida tries to throw a body punch but Daley avoids it by throwing Yoshida back against the cage.
Daley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daley misses with a body punch.
Daley working aggressively here.
Yoshida lands with a short shot to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Yoshida.
Yoshida misses with an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida blocking some punches.
Yoshida lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Daley backwards.
It looks like Liam Daley has been cut.
A bit of stalling here from Yoshida.
Yoshida stalling in the clinch.
Yoshida misses with a punch to the body.
The referee calls for Yoshida to work.
Daley throws a head punch that misses.
Yoshida scores with a shoulder strike.
Yoshida's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Daley is trying to maintain a safe position but Yoshida gets an underhook and turns Daley into the cage.
Yoshida stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoto Yoshida.
Yoshida moves into range and clinches up with Daley.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yoshida misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yoshida leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Yoshida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Liam Daley's cut.
That's time! Daley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Daley looks to land a left hand but Yoshida moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot lands for Daley.
Daley lands with a hook. Yoshida tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Daley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yoshidas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Yoshida shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Daley sprawls well. Daley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yoshida gets slowly back to his feet.
Yoshida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lyoto Yoshida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Daley misses the target.
Daley throws the left hand but Yoshida avoids the punch easily.
Daley looks to land a right hand but Yoshida moved out of range.
Daley seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yoshida.
Daley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yoshida's head.
Daley lands a really nice looking cross but Yoshida seems unphased.
Yoshida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yoshida throws a counter combo.
Daley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yoshida stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Daley tries to keep at a distance but Yoshida has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Yoshida.
Daley misses with the head strike.
Daley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yoshida's elbow.
Daley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yoshida to keep the fight standing.
Yoshida misses with a body punch.
Daley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yoshida smiles and moves away.
Yoshida clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Yoshida scores with a shot to the side of Daley's head.
Yoshida misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yoshida lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yoshida is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Daley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yoshida tries to land a knee to the head but Daley blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from Yoshida fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yoshida.
A hook to the body from Yoshida.
Yoshida taking a breather.
Yoshida content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Yoshida continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida is stalling here.
Yoshida has Daley pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yoshida creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Yoshida.
Yoshida is pushing Daley up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoto Yoshida.
A jab from Daley finds it's way through Yoshida's defenses.
Daley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheers as Daley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yoshida doesn't seem phased though.
Nice defenses there by Yoshida.
Liam Daley is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Daley tries to avoid it but Yoshida manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Daley to the ground. Daley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Daley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
No luck for Yoshida with that takedown attempt.
Liam Daley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yoshida closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Daley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yoshida shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Daley defends it nicely.
Daley misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Daley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Liam Daley's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A big left from Daley misses.
Yoshida shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Daley as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Daley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Daley throws a body shot but no joy.
Daley swings for the body but Yoshida moves out of range.
Daley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daley lands a really nice looking cross but Yoshida seems unphased.
Daley lands with an uppercut that bounces Yoshida off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Daley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yoshida slips under a jab.
Daley is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Daley lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida closes the distance and clinches.
Daley wants a takedown but no success here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yoshida takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yoshida misses with a punch on the inside.
Yoshida lands a right hand that snaps the head of Daley backwards.
Daley has a couple of punches blocked by Yoshida.
Yoshida is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yoshida.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yoshida.
Daley stalling in the clinch but Yoshida improves position.
Yoshida prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Yoshida content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yoshida fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yoshida stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Yoshida throws a head punch that misses.
Daley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daley has a couple of punches blocked by Yoshida.
Yoshida is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stalling in the clinch from Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daley backwards.
Lyoto Yoshida seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Daley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daley misses with some punches.
Yoshida is working Daley over against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daley blocks an elbow strike.
Yoshida keeps control of Daley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Daley tries a body shot but Yoshida blocks it.
Daley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yoshida just leaning against Daley, taking a breather.
Daley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Daley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Daley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daley.
Daley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yoshida throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daleys head.
Daley managing to block the knees to the body from Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Daley backwards.
Yoshida lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Yoshida.
Yoshida taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Daley takes a shot to the head.
Daley is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daley wants to get back to striking at distance but Yoshida won't allow it.
Yoshida slows down the pace here.
Yoshida throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daley.
Daley throws a head punch that misses.
Yoshida pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yoshida taking a breather.
Daley prevents a body shot from Yoshida.
Daley is trying to break the clinch but Yoshida has him pressed against the cage.
Yoshida creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yoshida misses with some punches.
Yoshida lands a hook that snaps the head of Daley backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyoto Yoshida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yoshida 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoto Yoshida!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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