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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ragnar Bjarnasson (ranked 7235 p4p, 555 weight class) and Candy Van (ranked 4340 p4p, 427 weight class). Ragnar Bjarnasson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Candy Van's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ragnar Bjarnasson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Candy Van!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjarnasson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Van takes the fight into the clinch.
Van working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bjarnasson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Van looking for submissions off his back.
Van actively working from the bottom here.
Bjarnasson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Van on the ground.
Van has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Bjarnasson. Oh but Van has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Bjarnasson goes limp - he's gone! Van jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Candy Van!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Petsamut Sitsongrit (ranked 6226 p4p, 509 weight class) and Gianfranco Perez (ranked 6296 p4p, 511 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Petsamut Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gianfranco Perez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Perez.
Perez prevents Sitsongrit from escaping the position.
Sitsongrit is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sitsongrit defending against the ground and pound.
Perez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sitsongrit struggling a bit here.
Perez scores with punches from side control.
Perez controlling from side mount.
Perez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Perez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sitsongrit bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit cracks Perez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown attempt from Perez. Perez gets slowly back to his feet.
Sitsongrit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sitsongrit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
No joy there for Perez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Perez's head backwards.
Perez fails to land the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sitsongrit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sitsongrit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Petsamut Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Sitsongrit finds it's target.
Perez takes one to the chin there.
Sitsongrit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sitsongrit wants it to stay on the feet.
Petsamut Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gianfranco Perez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sitsongrit wants it to stay on the feet.
Perez shoots in but Sitsongrit avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Perez takes one to the chin there.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Perez's front leg but catches the back leg as Perez tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Perez. That did some damage!
Sitsongrit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Perez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a straight right. Perez didn't see that one coming.
Perez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Perez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Perez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Perez wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Perez stops Sitsongrit from getting back to his feet.
Perez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Perez is trying to control the action in half guard but Sitsongrit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Perez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sitsongrit blocking the ground and pound attempt from Perez.
Perez works his way into side control.
Perez fails to land a wild elbow strike.
You can see the frustration on Sitsongrit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Perez landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perez scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sitsongrit to see if he's OK.
Perez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sitsongrit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sitsongrit manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Perez to get to his feet.
A solid body kick from Sitsongrit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Perez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Perez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Perez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Decent striking displayed by Sitsongrit there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Perez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Perez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into Perez's ribs.
Sitsongrit lands with a hook. Perez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petsamut Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sitsongrit lands a head shot.
Perez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Perez somewhat.
Perez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Perez off balance momentarily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Perez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A left and a right from Sitsongrit both land. Nice combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
Perez throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Perez walks into a straight right hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body
and Perez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Perez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sitsongrit pushes Perez off and gets back to his feet.
Gianfranco Perez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Petsamut Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Perez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Perez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sitsongrit manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet but Perez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sitsongrit is controlling Perez's posture.
Perez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Perez can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit is trying to control the position but Perez postures up.
Perez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sitsongrit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Perez on the ground.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet but Perez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've been informed that Perez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Perez content to stall in guard here.
Sitsongrit is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Perez is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sitsongrit's guard.
Perez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Perez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit tries to kick Perez off but Perez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sitsongrit avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Perez.
Sitsongrit is controlling Perez's trapped leg to prevent Perez from advancing to side control.
Ground and pound from Perez.
Sitsongrit blocking the ground and pound attempt from Perez.
Sitsongrit tries to get to full guard but Perez has control of the leg.
Perez winds up and cracks Sitsongrit with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Perez trying to control from half guard but Sitsongrit is working away.
Perez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sitsongrit's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gianfranco Perez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sitsongrit trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez stops Sitsongrit from getting back to his feet.
Perez stalling.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand up here but Perez is controlling him well.
Perez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Perez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Perez seems to be working for a kimura but Sitsongrit defends the submission attempt.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet.
Perez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit pushes Perez off looking to stand but Perez dives back in and keeps control.
Sitsongrit taking some punishment here, with Perez in his half guard.
Perez trying to pass the guard but Sitsongrit defending well.
Perez decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Perez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Perez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Perez walks into a jab.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Sitsongrit here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sitsongrit, as that shot connected.
Sitsongrit thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Perez if he has to take too many more of those.
Sitsongrit feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Perez's calf.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit gets caught napping as Perez dives in and scores a takedown. Sitsongrit manages to retain guard.
Sitsongrit has his feet on Perez's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petsamut Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sitsongrit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Perez shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit shows good takedown defense.
Perez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sitsongrit did well to prevent Perez getting side control.
Perez thows a huge punch but Sitsongrit dodges it nicely.
Perez stops Sitsongrit from getting back to his feet.
Perez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sitsongrit pushes Perez off looking to stand but Perez dives back in and keeps control.
Sitsongrit kicks Perez off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit cracks Perez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Perez off balance momentarily.
Perez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit.
Perez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Perez tries to clinch there but Sitsongrit circles away.
Perez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Perez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Perez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Perez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Perez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sitsongrit jabs at Perez's body.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Perez's sensitive parts.
Perez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Perez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sitsongrit.
Perez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.
Perez slips under a jab.
Despite the aggression on Perez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Perez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Perez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit trying to control the position.
Perez prevents Sitsongrit from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Perez postures up.
Perez stands up over Sitsongrit, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Perez prevents Sitsongrit from getting back to his feet.
Sitsongrit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Perez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Perez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Perez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Perez won't allow Sitsongrit to get back to his feet.
Sitsongrit is trying to control the position but Perez postures up.
Perez lands a couple of digs.
Perez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sitsongrit works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Perez postures up in Sitsongrit's guard and throws a big left but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit kicks Perez off and gets to his feet.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Perez's leg. Perez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Petsamut Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Perez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Perez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sitsongrit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Perez. Perez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Perez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Perez gets the takedown into side control.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to his feet.
Perez tries to score with some ground and pound. Sitsongrit controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sitsongrit manages to get back to half guard.
Sitsongrit tries to roll over but Perez keeps him under control.
Sitsongrit is refusing to be controlled, as Perez sits in half guard.
Sitsongrit avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Perez.
Perez thows a huge punch but Sitsongrit dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to get to full guard but Perez has control of the leg.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand up here but Perez is controlling him well.
Sitsongrit pushes Perez off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands the left hand.
A cross from Sitsongrit lands.
Perez misses the jab.
Perez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sitsongrit sprawls well initially but Perez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sitsongrit is trying to control but can't.
Gianfranco Perez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petsamut Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petsamut Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sitsongrit, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petsamut Sitsongrit!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sandu Lungu (ranked 3265 p4p, 300 weight class) and Jimmy Stirgin (ranked 4689 p4p, 388 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sandu Lungu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Stirgin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stirgin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stirgin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lungu.
A jab from Lungu finds it's way through Stirgin's defenses.
Lungu lands a lovely overhand right.
Lungu lands a lovely overhand right.
Lungu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice defenses there by Stirgin.
Stirgin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stirgin tries a head kick but it misses.
Lungu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lungu scores with a jab to the head.
Stirgin throws a body shot but no joy.
Lungu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stirgin walks into a jab.
Stirgin misses with a head kick.
Lungu is looking to counter punch.
Lungu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lungu throws a hook but Stirgin avoids it easily.
Stirgin defending well as Lungu loads up on a big left hand.
Lungu misses the jab.
Stirgin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lungu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lungu misses with a lunging right hand
and Stirgin counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Sandu Lungu has been cut.
Stirgin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lungu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lungu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stirgin moves out of range as Lungu strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lungu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stirgin misses with a wild combination.
Lungu lands a jab to the nose.
Stirgin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lungu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stirgin.
Stirgin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stirgin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stirgin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stirgin misses with an uppercut.
Stirgin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stirgin throws a head kick that misses.
Lungu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stirgin looks winded!
A swing and a miss from Lungu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lungu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lungu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stirgin.
Stirgin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lungu scores with a decent looking hook.
Stirgin misses with the combination.
Lungu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lungu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stirgin ducks under a wild hook from Lungu.
A shot to the liver by Lungu. Beautiful body shot.
A combination from Stirgin does no damage.
Stirgin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lungu scores with a shot to the body.
Stirgin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A punch lands to the side of Stirgin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lungu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stirgin.
Stirgin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice cross by Lungu.
Lungu lands a jab.
Stirgin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lungu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stirgin, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Lungu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lungu pushes Stirgin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lungu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lungu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lungu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stirgin.
Stirgin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lungu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stirgin in his tracks.
Lungu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stirgins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lungu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stirgin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lungu finds it's way round the side to connect with Stirgin's head.
Decent striking displayed by Lungu there.
Stirgin walks into a stiff left hand from Lungu.
Lungu scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stirgin throws a body shot but no joy.
Lungu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lungu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stirgin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stirgin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lungu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lungu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice shot by Lungu.
Lungu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice jab there from Lungu.
Lungu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stirgin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lungu finds it's way round the side to connect with Stirgin's head.
Some wild striking there from Stirgin.
Lungu moves into the clinch.
Lungu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stirgin backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lungu.
A right handed body shot lands from Lungu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lungu lands a hook that snaps the head of Stirgin backwards.
Lungu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stirgins head.
Lungu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lungu sizes up Stirgin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandu Lungu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sandu Lungu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lungu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lungu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stirgin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jimmy Stirgin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lungu cracks Stirgin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stirgin moves away from the strike by Lungu.
Lungu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lungu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stirgin under the eye.
Stirgin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stirgin with a nice cross.
Stirgin looks to land a combination but Lungu avoids it well.
Stirgin throws a leg kick that misses.
Stirgin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lungu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lungu lands a really nice looking cross but Stirgin seems unphased.
Lungu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stirgin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stirgin is breathing heavily.
Lungu cracks Stirgin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lungu connects with a crisp jab.
Lungu closes the distance and clinches.
Lungu lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stirgin is looking to break free of the clinch but Lungu has double underhooks.
Lungu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lungu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Stirgin.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lungu cracks Stirgin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stirgin slips a straight right by Lungu.
Stirgin looks to land a combination but Lungu avoids it well.
Lungu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lungu lands a jab.
Stirgin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stirgin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lungu 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.
Lungu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lungu lands a nice shot that snaps Stirgin's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lungu tests Stirgin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lungu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stirgin on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Lungu.
Lungu scores with a decent looking hook.
Lungu throws out a powerful jab.
Lungu lands a really nice looking cross but Stirgin seems unphased.
Lungu lands with a straight right. Stirgin didn't see that one coming.
Stirgin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lungu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stirgin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lungu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lungu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stirgin's head backwards.
Stirgin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lungu moves away.
Lungu lands a jab to Stirgin's midsection.
Sandu Lungu is winning the standup battle so far.
Lungu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stirgin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lungu cracks Stirgin with a good jab.
Lungu jabs Stirgin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lungu throws an overhand right that lands on Stirgin's shoulder, as Stirgin tries to avoid the shot.
Lungu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stirgin on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stirgin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stirgin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lungu rather than just go for the knockout.
Lungu lands with an uppercut that bounces Stirgin off the cage and back into range.
Lungu has closed the distance and engaged Stirgin in a clinch.
Lungu blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lungu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Stirgin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Lungu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lungu gets through Stirgin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lungu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lungu breaks from the clinch.
Stirgin walks into a straight right hand from Lungu.
Lungu with a nice cross.
Lungu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decent striking displayed by Lungu there.
Stirgin takes one to the chin there.
Stirgin walks into a left hand.
Lungu could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Lungu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stirgin doesn't seem phased though.
Stirgin swinging wildly here.
Lungu lands with a right hand.
Stirgin ducks right into an uppercut from Lungu.
Stirgin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lungu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice jab there from Lungu.
Lungu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stirgin can do to turn this around?
Lungu throws a hook but Stirgin blocks it.
Lungu scores with a nice right hand.
Lungu throws a looping overhand right but Stirgin ducks down to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stirgin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lungu lunges at Stirgin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stirgin's hand.
The fighters circling - Lungu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stirgin walks into a left hand.
Stirgin lands with a nice combination. Lungu backs away looking to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandu Lungu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sandu Lungu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice cross by Lungu.
Stirgin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stirgin throws a nice head kick!
Stirgin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lungu lands an overhand right.
Some wild striking there from Stirgin.
Lungu scores with a nice head shot.
Stirgin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lungu pushes Stirgin up against the cage in a clinch.
Lungu lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Lungu.
Lungu lands a hook that snaps the head of Stirgin backwards.
Stirgin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lungu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Lungu on the inside.
Lungu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lungu lands a hook that snaps the head of Stirgin backwards.
Lungu lands a left hand.
Lungu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lungu lands a nice uppercut.
Lungu is working Stirgin over against the cage.
Lungu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Lungu.
Lungu scores with a hook to the body.
Stirgin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lungu scores with a shoulder strike.
Lungu lands a nice uppercut.
Lungu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lungu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stirgin is trying to break the clinch but Lungu is controlling him.
Lungu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lungu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sandu Lungu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stirgin misses with a left hand
and Lungu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lungu moves into the clinch.
Lungu lands a hook that snaps the head of Stirgin backwards.
Lungu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lungu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lungu slips a jab and a cross from Stirgin.
Lungu connects with a looping right hand.
Stirgin misses with a combination
and Lungu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lungu scores with a jab. Stirgin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stirgin moves forwards but Lungu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stirgin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jab by Lungu.
Lungu jabs Stirgin right on the nose. Stirgin blinks but takes it well.
Lungu scores with a jab to the body.
Lungu moves out of range as Stirgin strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lungu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stirgin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stirgin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lungu clinches with his opponent.
Lungu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lungu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stirgin backwards.
Stirgin is trying to push Lungu away but Lungu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lungu lands a shoulder strike.
Lungu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stirgin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lungu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lungu scores with a jab to the head.
Lungu darts in and clinches Stirgin up against the cage.
Lungu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stirgins head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lungu lands a right hand.
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!
Lungu manages to break the clinch.
Lungu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lungu connects with a body shot.
Lungu lands the left hand.
Lungu scores with a jab.
Lungu lands a jab to Stirgin's midsection.
Stirgin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lungu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stirgin scrambles back to his feet.
Stirgin looks to land a right hand but Lungu moved out of range.
Stirgin walks into a straight right hand from Lungu.
Lungu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stirgin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lungu moves into the clinch.
Jimmy Stirgin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lungu pushes Stirgin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lungu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sandu Lungu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lungu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sandu Lungu!
A relieved looking Sandu Lungu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duncan Robinson (ranked 6813 p4p, 629 weight class) and Mr Second (ranked 6565 p4p, 619 weight class). Robinson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, When Nightmare Comes. Mr Second is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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24
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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205 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Duncan Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mr Second!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Second rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Robinson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Robinson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Second fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Robinson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Second.
Robinson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Second pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Second gets caught flat footed, as Robinson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Second is looking to stand back up but Robinson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Second.
Robinson moves nicely into side control.
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Second is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robinson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Second is trying to buck Robinson off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Second is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Robinson decides to stand back up. Robinson steps back and let's Second get back to his feet.
Second throws a jab but it's blocked by Robinson.
Robinson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Second on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Robinson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Robinson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Second is trying to force a seperation but Robinson has the dominant position.
Robinson misses with a punch on the inside.
Robinson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Second to keep the fight standing.
Second dodges an elbow strike from Robinson.
Robinson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Second lands.
Robinson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice uppercut lands for Second. That snapped Robinson's head back.
Second looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Second tries to sprawl but Robinson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Second pushes Robinson off and gets back to his feet.
Second lands with a straight right. Robinson didn't see that one coming.
Robinson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Second cracks Robinson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Second scores with a nice strike.
Second throws a hook to the side of Robinson's head but Robinson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice jab there from Second.
Second with a hook.
Mr Second is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robinson has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson has Second pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Second manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duncan Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Second wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Second being controlled against the cage.
Robinson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Second just stands there and leans against the cage.
Robinson being controlled against the cage.
Robinson breaks from the clinch.
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.
Robinson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mr Second seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Second tests Robinson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Second lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Robinson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Second looks to land a right hand but Robinson moved out of range.
Robinson walks into a straight right hand from Second.
Robinson walks into a straight right hand from Second.
Robinson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Second lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Robinson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robinson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Robinson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Second connects with the punch.
Robinson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Robinson moves out of range as Second strikes.
Second might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Second lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Second's corner calls for a 1-2. Second obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Second dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Second's jab looks to have found its range, popping Robinson under the eye.
Second has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Robinson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Second sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Second swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Robinson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Second.
Second loads up on a big right hand but Robinson slips the punch.
Robinson moves out of range of the strikes.
Robinson moves out of range of the strikes.
Second scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Second connects with the punch.
Second tests Robinson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Robinson is rocked!
Second lands a jab to the head.
Oh Robinson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mr Second seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Second grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Robinson takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Second cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mr Second!
During a confident post fight interview, Mr Second thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Duncan Robinson spoke after the fight, saying 'Well that's nightmare for me. But I'm gonna sure that I will be the winner next time and put my opponent's dreams into a nightmare.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hooji Banis (ranked 3831 p4p, 368 weight class) and Greg Peterson (ranked 3728 p4p, 363 weight class). Hooji Banis looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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170 lbs
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178 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hooji Banis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banis misses with the combination.
Peterson throws a shot to the body.
Peterson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Banis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Peterson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Peterson fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Peterson. Those never looked like landing.
Peterson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Banis throws a right and a left that Peterson avoids nicely.
Banis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Greg Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banis was well out of range. Poor timing from Peterson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson throws a series of punches but Banis avoids them all with ease.
Peterson throws a nice looking combination but Banis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Peterson looks winded!
Peterson misses with a wild body shot.
Banis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Peterson defends it nicely.
Greg Peterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Peterson avoids it really well and circles away.
Banis moves out of range of the body kick from Peterson.
Banis has his takedown stuffed
and Peterson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hooji Banis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peterson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peterson throws a head kick that misses.
Banis dives in for a single leg takedown but Peterson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Banis shoots in for a takedown but Peterson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Banis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Peterson throws a sloppy head kick and Banis moves out of range easily.
Banis throws out a leg kick but Peterson moves out of range and Banis only half commits.
Peterson feints the counter takedown.
Peterson throws a series of strikes that have Banis backpedaling.
Peterson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Peterson.
Banis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peterson throws a nice looking combination but Banis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Banis shoots in looking for a takedown. Peterson tries to sprawl out of it but Banis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Peterson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Banis gets a takedown into half guard.
Peterson is looking to get back to is feet but Banis passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peterson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Peterson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Banis is looking for a kimura but Peterson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Banis to get the leverage.
Banis moves into full mount! Peterson won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peterson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Banis looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Banis looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Banis looking to control but Peterson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Peterson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Peterson wants to get back to full guard.
Banis trying to control from half guard but Peterson is working away.
Peterson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Banis.
Peterson is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Peterson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Banis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Peterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Banis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Peterson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Banis.
Banis shoots for a double leg takedown but Peterson sprawls well. He's pushed Banis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hooji Banis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Banis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Banis shoots in for a double leg but Peterson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Peterson forces Banis back against the cage and clinches.
Banis managing to block the knees to the body from Peterson.
Peterson is pressed up against the cage. Banis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Peterson down to the mat. Peterson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Peterson swivels and escapes.
Banis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Banis dodges the punch combination from Peterson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice side step and Peterson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Peterson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Banis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A nice side step and Peterson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Peterson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Banis rather than just go for the knockout.
A head kick from Peterson lands but Banis takes it in his stride.
Peterson lands a slapping body shot.
Peterson throws a right hand that Banis ducks under and follows up with a left that Banis also avoids with ease.
Banis shoots in but no luck this time.
Peterson takes the fight into the clinch.
Peterson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Banis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Peterson to keep the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Peterson.
Peterson crunches a lovely knee into Banis's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Peterson on the inside.
Peterson is working Banis over against the cage.
Peterson manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peterson lands with a good body shot.
Banis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Peterson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
No joy there for Banis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Peterson throws a nice head kick!
Hooji Banis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Peterson darts in and clinches Banis up against the cage.
Peterson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short body shot lands from Peterson as the two fighters clinch.
Peterson lands a shoulder strike.
Banis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Peterson walks away with a smile on his face. Banis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Banis dives in and grabs Peterson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Peterson pushes down on Banis's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Peterson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Banis circles away quickly and effectively.
Peterson lands a slapping body shot.
Peterson stuffs the takedown attempt from Banis. Banis gets slowly back to his feet.
Peterson darts in and clinches Banis up against the cage.
Banis jumps guard but Peterson stands there with Banis around his waist. Banis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Peterson.
Peterson lands with a light punch inside.
Peterson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Greg Peterson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Banis is trying to pull guard but Peterson has him pressed against the cage.
Peterson avoiding damage.
Banis takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Peterson works on Banis's body with a couple of short punches.
Peterson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Banis.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Peterson.
Peterson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Banis or not.
Peterson lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peterson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Banis or not.
Peterson scores with a hook to the body.
Peterson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Banis backwards.
Banis is rocked!
Peterson cracks Banis with a nice body shot.
Oh Banis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Peterson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Peterson pushes Banis against the cage. Peterson is working some dirty boxing. Peterson pushes off with a quick right hook! Banis goes down! Banis tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Peterson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Peterson!
Greg Peterson gave a mention to Knockdown Clothes in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Otieno (ranked 4997 p4p, 444 weight class) and Mike Ambrose (ranked 4057 p4p, 382 weight class). David Otieno is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Otieno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Ambrose!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Ambrose.
Ambrose moves out of range of the leg kick from Otieno.
Otieno throws a looping overhand right but Ambrose ducks down to avoid it.
Otieno pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Otieno is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ambrose blocks the body kick.
Ambrose misses with a jab to the body
and Otieno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Otieno throws a leg kick
and Ambrose counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ambrose.
Otieno is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ambrose defends well.
Otieno throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ambrose uses it to pass to side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Otieno's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Otieno tries to improve position but can't.
Ambrose lands a nice forearm strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ambrose tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ambrose has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otieno tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ambrose wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ambrose decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Otieno throws a leg kick
and Ambrose counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ambrose.
Ambrose is stalling in the full guard.
Otieno has momentary wrist control but Ambrose slips an elbow through the middle.
Ambrose is sitting in close to Otieno's body. Otieno has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ambrose is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ambrose is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Otieno.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David Otieno!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ian McAllister (ranked 5691 p4p, 474 weight class) and Ryan Yoder (ranked 24240 p4p, 587 weight class). Ryan Yoder will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ian McAllister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Yoder!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McAllister closes the distance and clinches up with Yoder, looking for a takedown. McAllister pushes Yoder against the cage but Yoder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yoder misses with a few strikes there.
Yoder swats away the attempt to clinch by McAllister.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McAllister.
McAllister gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McAllister manages to break the clinch.
McAllister slips a jab and a cross from Yoder.
Ian McAllister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yoder throws a right hand that McAllister ducks under and follows up with a left that McAllister also avoids with ease.
McAllister swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McAllister misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian McAllister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAllister has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Yoder displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McAllister avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoder lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Yoder takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McAllister misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yoder moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McAllister showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yoder.
McAllister swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yoder lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McAllister looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from McAllister. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McAllister avoids a punch combination nicely.
McAllister throws a big counter combination but Yoder scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McAllister tries to bum rush Yoder with a series of wild strikes but Yoder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McAllister avoids a punch combination nicely.
McAllister throws a right hand that Yoder ducks under and follows up with a left that Yoder also avoids with ease.
McAllister tries to clinch but Yoder moves away
and Yoder counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McAllister is looking to clinch but Yoder is avoiding it.
Yoder throws a nice looking combination but McAllister bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yoder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McAllister.
Despite the aggression on Yoder's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McAllister misses the shot to the body.
Yoder's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Yoder duly obliges.
McAllister shoots in and drives through. Yoder sprawls well.
Yoder goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Yoder rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McAllister moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A right-left combo lands from Yoder.
A thudding body kick lands there by McAllister!
McAllister tries to clinch but Yoder is having none of it.
McAllister lands a left and a right that send Yoder crashing to the mat, dazed. McAllister thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Ryan Yoder has been cut.
Yoder has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
McAllister closes the distance but Yoder moves to the side
and Yoder counters with a series of strikes. McAllister will be more careful next time no doubt.
Yoder throws a shot to the body.
Yoder misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAllister rushes Yoder and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McAllister lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Our sources have told us that McAllister has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
McAllister wants to take the fight to the mat but Yoder manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McAllister breaks from the clinch.
Yoder lands with a nice combination. McAllister backs away looking to recover.
Yoder throws a combination that misses
and McAllister counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yoder won't be happy with that.
Yoder wants to get back to his feet but McAllister is dominant here and he's now got Yoder's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McAllister looking to break Yoder's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Yoder remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise McAllister will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
McAllister is breathing heavily.
McAllister avoiding Yoder 's attempts to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoder tries to break free.
Yoder surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Yoder staying busy and making it hard for McAllister to control.
Yoder tries to escape the position.
Yoder covers up after that shot from McAllister.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yoder turns into McAllister and is now in his guard.
Yoder is looking to stand up but McAllister won't let him.
Yoder postures up.
McAllister had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yoder defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Yoder dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Yoder'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.
Yoder misses with a two punch combination.
McAllister throws a series of punches but Yoder moves out of range.
Yoder is working the combinations to good effect here.
McAllister loads up on a big right hand but Yoder slips the punch.
McAllister throws a head kick but Yoder moves out of range.
Yoder lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McAllister throws a head kick that misses.
Yoder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yoder rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McAllister moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McAllister rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yoder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yoder feints a jab promting McAllister to slip. Yoder then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McAllister slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Yoder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yoder takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McAllister rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yoder counters with a series of strikes. McAllister will be more careful next time no doubt.
McAllister tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ryan Yoder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yoder misses with a two punch combination.
McAllister shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yoder but Yoder pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yoder misses with a two punch combination.
McAllister feinted with a counter takedown.
McAllister is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Yoder.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoder misses with a two punch combination.
Yoder lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Yoder.
Yoder slips a straight right by McAllister.
Yoder feints a jab promting McAllister to slip. Yoder then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McAllister slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Yoder throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yoder misses with a wild combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McAllister.
McAllister scores with a head kick. Yoder tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Yoder dips to his left and cracks McAllister with an uppercut!
McAllister looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian McAllister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McAllister takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McAllister throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yoder moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Yoder swats away the attempt to clinch by McAllister.
McAllister shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yoder pinned against the cage. Yoder gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yoder scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Yoder lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Yoder fails to land with a series of punches.
Yoder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yoder slaps away a takedown attempt from McAllister, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McAllister shoots in for a double leg but Yoder sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoder shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McAllister eats them both and turns towards Yoder to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A head kick misses from Yoder.
Yoder jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yoder displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Yoder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yoder lands a two punch combo.
McAllister looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yoder is fending him off so far but McAllister persists. Nope, Yoder circles away and we're back to standing.
Yoder misses with a few strikes there.
McAllister tries to clinch there but Yoder circles away.
Yoder throws a series of punches but McAllister moves out of range.
Yoder just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMcAllister.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yoder works over McAllister's head and body with a nice combination.
Ryan Yoder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left and a right from Yoder both land. Nice combination.
Yoder fails to land with a series of punches.
McAllister fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Yoder sprawls well initially but McAllister persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Yoder is looking to improve his position.
McAllister working over Yoder with some ground and pound. Yoder looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McAllister lands a nice short elbow.
Yoder wants to get back to full guard.
McAllister is keen to just control but Yoder is a slippery customer.
Yoder taking some punishment here, with McAllister in his half guard.
Yoder wants to get back to full guard.
McAllister seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yoder does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McAllister 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.
Yoder tries to roll over but McAllister keeps him under control.
McAllister scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McAllister is trying to control the action in half guard but Yoder is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yoder is trying to maintain the position but McAllister is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Yoder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryan Yoder's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
McAllister dodges the punch combination from Yoder.
McAllister tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Yoder. Those never looked like landing.
Yoder keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yoder chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McAllister can pounce on him.
McAllister slips a jab and a cross from Yoder.
Yoder slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McAllister throws a series of punches but Yoder avoids them all with ease.
Ian McAllister is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McAllister fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoder moves away from the strike by McAllister.
Yoder shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McAllister eats them both and turns towards Yoder to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McAllister looks to land a combination but Yoder avoids it well.
Yoder now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yoder lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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!
Yoder lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McAllister misses the shot to the body.
Despite the aggression on Yoder's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McAllister is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Yoder.
Yoder lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sloppy strikes from Yoder. Those never looked like landing.
Yoder lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McAllister moves into the clinch successfully.
Yoder tries to break free but McAllister pushes him back against the cage.
McAllister looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McAllister is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McAllister missing with knees to the body.
McAllister stalling in the clinch but Yoder improves position.
McAllister pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Yoder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yoder lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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!
Yoder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Yoder looks to move away, McAllister throws a big counter combo but Yoder just gets out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McAllister pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yoder scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McAllister misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yoder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick from Yoder lands but McAllister takes it in his stride.
McAllister misses with the combination.
Yoder throws a right and a left that McAllister avoids nicely.
Yoder takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yoder throws a right and a left that both miss.
McAllister dives in and grabs Yoder's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yoder pushes down on McAllister's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian McAllister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McAllister is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Yoder.
Yoder tries to bum rush McAllister with a series of wild strikes but McAllister uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yoder slaps away a takedown attempt from McAllister, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAllister closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Yoder did well to prevent McAllister getting side control.
Yoder kicks off McAllister and gets to his feet.
Yoder works over McAllister's head and body with a nice combination.
Yoder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McAllister was well out of range. Poor timing from Yoder.
McAllister scores with a takedown into Yoder's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yoder trying to control the position here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yoder can do anything to dispel that myth.
McAllister makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Yoder wants to control the position but McAllister says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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. McAllister connects with a nice short shot to Yoder's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoder works his way to full guard. Good work.
Yoder pulls McAllister in close to prevent any damage.
Yoder has momentary wrist control but McAllister slips an elbow through the middle.
Yoder wants to stand up but McAllister is controlling him.
McAllister makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McAllister trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yoder seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McAllister is working Yoder over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ian McAllister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan Yoder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yoder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Yoder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yoder 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Yoder!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jah Wobble (ranked 246 p4p, 31 weight class) and Bubba Jack (ranked 3417 p4p, 366 weight class). Bubba Jack will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jah Wobble!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubba Jack!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wobble attempts a counter takedown but Jack avoids it well and moves away.
Wobble scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wobble creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
It looks like Bubba Jack has been cut.
You can see the frustration on Jack's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
An elbow from Wobble crashes against the mat.
Jack wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wobble works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Wobble just content to control the position.
Wobble is chipping away with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wobble is staying tight to Jack's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Wobble in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wobble controlling from side mount.
Wobble landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Wobble takes a little break here. Jack wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Jack regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wobble is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wobble seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wobble working Jack over with strikes.
Jack felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Jack wants to get back to full guard.
Wobble is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wobble prevents Jack from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack taking some punishment here, with Wobble in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jack has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wobble is working away from the top position though.
Wobble wants to work for an arm triangle but Jack is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wobble is taking a breather. Jack says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Wobble working over Jack with some ground and pound. Jack looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jack has hold of Wobble's hands but Wobble slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wobble scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wobble landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wobble trying to control the pace.
Wobble lands strikes from half guard.
Wobble slips a nice elbow through Jack's hands, connecting with Jack's forehead.
Wobble working over Jack with some ground and pound. Jack looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jack on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wobble seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wobble stalling.
Wobble working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jah Wobble dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bubba Jack's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jack tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wobble counters with a shoot takedown. Jack fights it but they end up in guard.
Jack throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wobble working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jack's head.
Wobble postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jack looking to control.
Wobble works over Jack with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wobble's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wobble engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jack is looking to sweep but instead, Wobble has passed into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wobble working Jack over with strikes.
Jack is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wobble scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wobble controlling the pace.
Wobble working Jack over with strikes.
Wobble lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wobble takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wobble passes the guard and advances to mount!
Wobble is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jack can do to turn this around?
Jack takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wobble cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That has opened up Bubba Jack's cut even more.
Wobble putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jack is rocked!
The cut above Bubba Jack's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bubba Jack's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jah Wobble!
Jah Wobble retains his lightweight title!
Jah Wobble thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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