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WCKD- 5 - Canada Eh! PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jakob Goulding (ranked 22134 p4p, 437 weight class) and Sergei Medov (ranked 6873 p4p, 425 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Sergei Medov enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jakob Goulding!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergei Medov!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goulding uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Sergei Medov has been cut.
Medov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Goulding.
Medov throws a wild body kick that Goulding sees coming a mile off.
Goulding drops down looking for a counter takedown but Medov sprawls and moves away.
Goulding slips a jab and a cross from Medov.
Goulding steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Medov.
Medov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Medov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Medov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Goulding tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Medov is in Goulding's guard.
Medov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Goulding looking for a triangle here. Medov is fighting it but it looks tight! Goulding pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Medov is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jakob Goulding!
Jakob Goulding thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Henry (ranked 23840 p4p, 551 weight class) and Pedro Vela (ranked 4417 p4p, 440 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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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jerome Henry !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pedro Vela!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henry fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vela has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vela pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Henry darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vela is controlling Henry 's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Vela looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vela trying to hold on to Henry 's head to control him but Henry postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry is just content to waste time from the top position. Vela takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Henry stands up over Vela, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vela throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Henry stopping the sweep attempt from Vela.
Vela has control of Henry 's left arm, preventing Henry from doing any damage.
Vela keeping moving, preventing Henry from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at Top Gun Academy inform us that Vela has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Henry looking to sit in guard and control but Vela gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vela sitting in guard here, content to control.
Henry controls Vela momentarily but Vela frees himself.
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.
Vela slips nicely into half guard.
Vela slows the pace down in half guard.
Henry is looking to control Vela's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Henry avoid being mounted?
Vela is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vela is thwarting Henry 's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry trying to get back to full guard but Vela takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Vela working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Henry looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Vela! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pedro Vela!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Big B (ranked 3438 p4p, 298 weight class) and Gustaf Skarsgard (ranked 4240 p4p, 356 weight class). Christian Big B has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christian Big B!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gustaf Skarsgard!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skarsgard jabs Big B right on the nose. Big B blinks but takes it well.
Skarsgard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Skarsgard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Big Bs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Big B scores with a takedown into Skarsgard's guard.
Big B 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.
Big B is working Skarsgard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Big B distracts Skarsgard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
It looks like Gustaf Skarsgard has been cut.
Skarsgard wants to get back to his feet but Big B is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Big B wants to control from the top but Skarsgard keeps moving.
Skarsgard scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Big B closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Skarsgard's guard.
Big B missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Big B might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Big B working some strikes from top position.
Big B definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Skarsgard wants to stand up but Big B is controlling him.
Big B trying to control but Skarsgard is working from the bottom.
Skarsgard has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Big B is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Big B breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skarsgard with a hook.
Skarsgard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Big B.
Skarsgard throws a poor cross that misses
and Big B counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Big B is standing up over Skarsgard. Skarsgard looks to escape but Big B dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Big B scores with a couple of short elbows.
That has opened up Gustaf Skarsgard's cut even more.
Skarsgard takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The cut above Gustaf Skarsgard's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gustaf Skarsgard's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Christian Big B!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Weismuller (ranked 3434 p4p, 366 weight class) and Enzo Weare (ranked 5404 p4p, 469 weight class). Weismuller comes to the cage accompanied by Cant Be Touched. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 Sydney, Tommy Weismuller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Enzo Weare!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weismuller misses with a straight left.
Weare drives through with a takedown into guard.
Weismuller working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Weare has passed into half guard!
Weare seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Weismuller does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Weare is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Weismuller!
Weare wants to control the pace but Weismuller is squirming around nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weare throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Weismuller tries to improve his position but instead Weare has taken his back!
Weismuller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Weare on the ground.
Weare working for the choke.
Weare looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weare controlling well, preventing Weismuller from escaping the position.
Weare tightening his grip on Weismuller, looking for the choke.
Weare looking for the choke but no joy.
Weismuller has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Weare's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Weismuller showing good submission defense here.
Weare working for a choke but Weismuller is defending well.
Weare connects with a big shot to the side of Weismuller's head.
Weismuller is trying to get back to his feet but Weare has full control of the position and if anything, Weismuller has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weare wants to control but Weismuller is keeping busy.
Weare is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Weare misses with a punch to the head.
Weare is not going to allow Weismuller to sit and survive in this position.
You can see the frustration on Weismuller's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Weismuller breaks Weare's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weare has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Weismuller should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Weare has tightened it up now! Weismuller should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Enzo Weare!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Buakaw Banchamek (ranked 6323 p4p, 477 weight class) and Kevin Walters (ranked 3370 p4p, 344 weight class). Kevin Walters 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buakaw Banchamek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banchamek chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Walters shoots in for a takedown but Banchamek shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Banchamek connects with a high kick.
Walters tries for a takedown but Banchamek circles away easily
and Banchamek counters with a nice low kick that buckles Walters's knee momentarily.
Banchamek throws a nice inside leg kick.
Banchamek lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Walters fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Buakaw Banchamek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Walters.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Walters.
Walters gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Banchamek cracks Walters with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Walters doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Banchamek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Banchamek is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Walters like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Walters from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buakaw Banchamek!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deontay Fury (ranked 4115 p4p, 345 weight class) and James Cook (ranked 7052 p4p, 458 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Deontay Fury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Cook!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fury shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fury misses with a takedown
and Cook counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fury tries a low kick but Cook avoids it.
Cook tries to bum rush Fury with a series of wild strikes but Fury uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No luck for Fury with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deontay Fury. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fury instigates a clinch.
I was talking to Fury's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury successfully pulls guard.
Fury is pulling down on Cook's head to control his posture.
Fury lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cook really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fury. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cook is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fury not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fury seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cook for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cook wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Fury is now in half guard.
Fury decides to return to a standing position.
Fury jabs at Cook's body.
Fury shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cook but Cook pushes him off and we're back to square one.
James Cook is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cook throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fury has managed to clinch.
Fury breaks the clinch.
Fury shoots in but Cook avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cook scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury dives in and grabs Cook's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cook pushes down on Fury's head and hops out.
Fury dives in and grabs Cook's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cook pushes down on Fury's head and hops out.
Fury tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fury closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cook circles away.
Cook tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fury drives through and clinches with Cook against the cage.
Fury breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fury.
Cook lands with a kick to the temple. Fury shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury misses with a takedown attempt - Cook sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A head kick misses from Cook.
Cook misses with a head kick.
Cook stuffs the takedown attempt from Fury. Fury gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fury is defended easily by Cook.
Fury blocks a jab.
Fury shoots in and drives through. Cook sprawls well.
And Cook tries to counter it with a takedown but Fury pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fury.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Cook dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fury rushes Cook and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fury holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cook tries to stall but Fury uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fury ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fury no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fury managing to control the position.
Fury is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fury is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cook!
Fury controlling his opponent.
Fury is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cook to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cook shrugs it off.
Fury controlling the position easily from mount.
Fury throws some wild stikes that Cook manages to avoid easily.
Cook keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury controlling from mount.
Fury with the ground and pound from mount.
It looks like James Cook has been cut.
Cook defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Fury.
Fury takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cook tries to control the position but Fury now has his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cook is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Fury throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Cook defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Fury's arms.
Fury just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cook preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fury.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deontay Fury dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Cook's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cook tries to bum rush Fury with a series of wild strikes but Fury uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fury is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cook can do to turn this around?
A nice inside leg kick there by Cook. That's going to slow Fury down.
Fury closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cook circles away.
Cook unleashes a big counter combination but Fury bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fury darts in looking for a takedown but Cook gets double underhooks and turns Fury into the cage.
Cook lands with a nice body kick.
Cook goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fury misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fury has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cook is trying to stall.
Fury gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cook.
Fury pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury trying to control the position here.
Fury working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cook.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fury is on top in guard.
Cook looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fury puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fury missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fury is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Fury working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Fury postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cook looks a forlorn figure.
Cook is rocked!
Fury sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Cook is still in real trouble! Can Fury finish him?
Cook is looking to improve his position but Fury isn't that keen on the idea.
Fury postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Cook is out cold - huge knockout for Fury!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Deontay Fury!
Deontay Fury looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I wanted this win badly and I worked for it. He wasn't ready for my game. I'm coming after the belt and I'll clean the division out to get to it. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between ManOfThe PinkHole (ranked 2247 p4p, 53 weight class) and Francisco Babyara (ranked 552 p4p, 25 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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270 lbs
16 - 14 - 0 |
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World class boxer
KO power |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, ManOfThe PinkHole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Francisco Babyara!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babyara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by PinkHole.
Babyara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping PinkHole at a distance.
PinkHole throws a looping overhand right but Babyara ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from PinkHole misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Babyara misses.
Babyara's corner calls for a 1-2. Babyara obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've been hearing reports that PinkHole has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Oooooh!!! Babyara has knocked PinkHole down with a huge combo! Babyara steps away and waves a wobbly PinkHole back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
PinkHole is rocked!
ManOfThe PinkHole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babyara cracks PinkHole with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Francisco Babyara!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Francisco Babyara made sure he mentioned Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daaniel Teteny (ranked 3791 p4p, 396 weight class) and Kure Takenao (ranked 3300 p4p, 356 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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202 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Daaniel Teteny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kure Takenao!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takenao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Teteny feinted with a counter takedown.
Teteny gets the takedown into side control.
Teteny is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Takenao has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teteny is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Takenao is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Teteny tries for a kimura but Takenao is defending well.
Teteny swings around for an armbar but Takenao sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Teteny's guard.
Takenao got a little sloppy there for a moment and Teteny has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Takenao has managed to get both his arms back between Teteny's legs - danger averted.
Teteny has his foot on Takenao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Takenao works his way back into a safe position though.
Teteny looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takenao tries to free his leg and advance position but Teteny is retaining full guard.
Takenao has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Takenao passes into half guard.
Takenao is trying to control. Teteny wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Teteny is defending against the submission attempts here by Takenao.
Takenao prevents Teteny from improving his position.
Teteny actively working from the bottom here.
Teteny wants to improve his position but Takenao is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takenao trying to control the action but Teteny is working from the bottom.
Teteny is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Takenao's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Takenao's back!
Takenao tries to escape but Teteny has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Teteny looking to break Takenao's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Takenao remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Teteny will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Teteny seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Takenao breaks Teteny's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Takenao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Takenao is pushing down on Teteny's leg trying to pass to half guard. Teteny is fighting to maintain full guard but Takenao has managed to sneak the leg through.
Teteny is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takenao pulls his head out easily.
Teteny is not content to let Takenao control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takenao is working for a kimura but Teteny is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teteny tries to get to full guard but Takenao has control of the leg.
Teteny is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takenao pulls his head out easily.
Teteny looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Takenao thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Teteny's head.
Takenao wants to control but Teteny is keeping him busy.
Teteny is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takenao pulls his head out easily.
Teteny looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Takenao is trying to work for a kimura but Teteny is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Teteny is refusing to be controlled, as Takenao sits in half guard.
Teteny is looking to improve his position.
Teteny looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Takenao is keen to just control but Teteny is a slippery customer.
Teteny looking for submissions off his back.
Takenao is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Teteny defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Teteny is refusing to be controlled, as Takenao sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Daaniel Teteny will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Takenao fails with a takedown attempt.
Takenao closes this distance looking for a takedown but Teteny circles away.
It looked like Teteny wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Takenao fails with a takedown attempt.
Daaniel Teteny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kure Takenao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takenao cracks Teteny with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takenao looks to land a combination but Teteny avoids it well.
Teteny tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Takenao manages to circle out of the way.
Takenao misses with a straight left.
Teteny drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Teteny looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Teteny goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Takenao rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Teteny's guard! Nice work there by Takenao!
Takenao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Teteny swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takenao pushing down on Teteny's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teteny wants to get back to full guard.
Teteny actively working from the bottom here.
Teteny is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takenao pulls his head out easily.
Teteny looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Takenao trying to control from half guard but Teteny is working away.
Teteny is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takenao pulls his head out easily.
Daaniel Teteny overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Takenao is trying to control the action in half guard but Teteny is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teteny looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Takenao trying to control from half guard but Teteny is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takenao wants to work for an arm triangle but Teteny is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Teteny looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Teteny looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Takenao is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Teteny defends it well.
Takenao is looking for a kimura but Teteny is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Takenao to get the leverage.
Takenao is looking to take a break and control but Teteny is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Teteny looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Takenao is trying to control. Teteny wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teteny looking for submissions off his back.
Teteny looking for submissions off his back.
Takenao is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Teteny looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Teteny looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Teteny tries to get to full guard but Takenao has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kure Takenao will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Takenao misses with a leg kick.
Teteny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takenao.
A shot to the body from Takenao misses
and Teteny counters by moving into the clinch.
Takenao tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Teteny avoids it.
Teteny turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Takenao is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Teteny is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takenao knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takenao is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Teteny's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teteny is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Takenao has managed to free his arm - good work.
Takenao manages to get to full guard.
Takenao is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Takenao is trying to control. Teteny wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Takenao is working for a submission of some sort.
Teteny is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takenao is trying to control. Teteny wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Takenao is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Takenao is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Teteny sees it coming and defends easily.
Teteny actively working from the bottom here.
Teteny trying to hold on to Takenao's head to control him but Takenao postures up.
Takenao prevents Teteny from improving his position.
Teteny is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takenao pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takenao wants to take a breather but Teteny is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takenao takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Teteny looking for submissions off his back.
Takenao missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Teteny looking for submissions off his back.
Takenao is trying to control the action in half guard but Teteny is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Teteny is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takenao pulls his head out easily.
Takenao throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Takenao seems to be working for a kimura but Teteny defends the submission attempt.
Teteny looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teteny avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Takenao.
Teteny looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Takenao wants to take a breather but Teteny is having none of it.
Takenao sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Teteny defending well though.
Teteny is looking to improve his position.
Teteny trying to control here.
Takenao is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Teteny looking for submissions off his back.
Takenao seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Teteny does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kure Takenao.
I think Takenao 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Daaniel Teteny!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Braddock (ranked 851 p4p, 38 weight class) and Hamish McTavish (ranked 2538 p4p, 96 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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35
285 lbs
22 - 6 - 0 |
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292 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Braddock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hamish McTavish!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McTavish throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Braddock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Braddock ducks under a wild hook from McTavish.
McTavish shoots in but no luck this time.
Braddock closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McTavish did well to prevent Braddock getting side control.
McTavish is trying to maintain the position but Braddock is very close to passing his half guard.
Braddock tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
McTavish tries to get to full guard but Braddock has control of the leg.
Braddock tries to stand but his hand is stuck under McTavish.
McTavish trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTavish is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Braddock is staying active.
McTavish regains full guard. Nicely done.
Braddock wants to stand but McTavish is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTavish working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Braddock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but McTavish is tightening it up a little... Braddock has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Braddock reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Braddock taps out! Nice BJJ there by McTavish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Hamish McTavish!
An out of breath Hamish McTavish thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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