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FFS 19: Micanopy PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ana De Armas (ranked 5982 p4p, 7218 weight class) and Farto Fuerte (ranked 530 p4p, 588 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 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 Hilo, Ana De Armas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Farto Fuerte!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Armas tries to clinch but Fuerte moves away
and Fuerte counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
De Armas gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! De Armas tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Fuerte is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and De Armas buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves De Armas!! De Armas is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Fuerte throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Farto Fuerte!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jean Jacque Custo (ranked 24815 p4p, 3956 weight class) and Mehdi Kanaani (ranked 547 p4p, 377 weight class). Mehdi Kanaani is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Jacque Custo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mehdi Kanaani!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kanaani throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Custo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kanaani has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Custo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kanaani tries to avoid it but Custo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kanaani to the ground. Kanaani escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kanaani lands a really nice looking cross but Custo seems unphased.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Custo is defended easily by Kanaani.
Decent striking displayed by Kanaani there.
Custo walks into a stiff left hand from Kanaani.
Jab by Kanaani.
Custo shoots in looking for a takedown. Kanaani tries to sprawl out of it but Custo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Kanaani manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Jacque Custo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Custo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kanaani sprawls well. Kanaani wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Custo gets slowly back to his feet.
Kanaani displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Custo.
It seemed like Kanaani was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kanaani scores with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kanaani pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Custo shoots in for a takedown but Kanaani shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kanaani lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Custo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kanaani jabs Custo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kanaani lands a nice hook to Custo's body. Custo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kanaani rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Custo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Custo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kanaani thuds a left hand into Custo's body.
Kanaani clobbers Custo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Custo shoots for a double leg takedown but Kanaani sprawls well. He's pushed Custo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Custo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kanaani scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Custo slips a jab and a cross from Kanaani.
Nice jab there from Kanaani.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Custo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kanaani.
Kanaani stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kanaani wants it to stay on the feet.
Custo shoots in for a double leg but Kanaani sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kanaani lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kanaani.
Kanaani throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Custo on the side of the head.
Kanaani looks to land a right hand but Custo moved out of range.
Kanaani scores with a body shot.
Custo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kanaani finds it's way round the side to connect with Custo's head.
Kanaani lands a jab to the nose.
Kanaani thuds his right hand into Custo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanaani lands with a nice body punch.
Custo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mehdi Kanaani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Custo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Custo fails with the takedown
and Kanaani counters with a right hand to the body.
Custo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kanaani's guard.
Custo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kanaani is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Custo is controlling him.
Custo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Custo wants to pass the guard but Kanaani is keeping the position.
Custo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mehdi Kanaani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kanaani 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 9:10
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 8:10
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 8:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mehdi Kanaani!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Izo Yamada (ranked 2760 p4p, 24849 weight class) and John Wick (ranked 358 p4p, 682 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Izo Yamada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Wick!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamada cracks a nice hook into Wick's ribs.
Wick darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Yamada is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wick is looking for a kimura here.
Yamada is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Yamada moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamada pushes a forearm under Wick's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Wick is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Izo Yamada!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jason Skillz (ranked 5437 p4p, 3145 weight class) and Peshek Fence (ranked 448 p4p, 319 weight class). The key to victory for Jason Skillz has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason Skillz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peshek Fence!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skillz connects with a body shot.
Fence takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Skillz lands a slapping body shot.
Skillz cracks Fence with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fence throws a lazy right hand but Skillz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skillz lands with a good body shot.
Fence rushes Skillz and presses him up against the ropes.
Fence throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A frustrated look appears on Skillz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fence effectively controlling the action here.
Skillz is trying to stall.
Skillz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fence is working Skillz over against the ropes.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fence takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Skillz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fence lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Skillz is trying to force a seperation but Fence has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skillz is trying to break the clinch but Fence has him pressed against the ropes.
Skillz looking to slow down the pace here.
Fence is pushing Skillz up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fence lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Skillz tries to circle away but Fence has him pinned against the ropes.
Skillz misses with the head strike.
Fence lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skillz backwards.
Fence lands a right hand.
Fence pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Skillz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Skillz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skillz working aggressively here.
Skillz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skillz looking to slow down the pace here.
Fence stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fence as Skillz tries to tie him up.
Fence stalling against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Skillz is looking to break free of the clinch but Fence has double underhooks.
Fence leaning against his opponent.
Fence digs a right hand underneath Skillz's ribcage. Skillz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fence lands with a left to the head.
Fence lands with a left to the head.
Fence is stalling here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fence working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peshek Fence comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fence 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 9:10
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 9:10
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peshek Fence!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Danny Chapman (ranked 3924 p4p, 3850 weight class) and Sitthichai Fairtex (ranked 372 p4p, 370 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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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Chapman!
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, Sitthichai Fairtex!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fairtex misses with a looping right.
Chapman has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from Chapman.
Chapman blocks an uppercut.
Chapman misses with some punches.
Chapman lands a nice shot to the body.
Chapman gets through Fairtex's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chapman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chapman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Chapman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fairtex.
Fairtex stalling in the clinch but Chapman improves position.
Chapman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fairtex stalling in the clinch.
Chapman misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Chapman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Chapman misses with some punches.
Fairtex tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fairtex looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fairtex.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Chapman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Chapman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex misses with a punch to the body.
Fairtex tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chapman throws a punch but it's blocked by Fairtex.
Fairtex tries to work over Chapman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chapman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chapman.
Chapman blocks an uppercut.
Fairtex with a knee to the head.
Fairtex working aggressively here.
Fairtex misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chapman.
Chapman has a couple of punches blocked by Fairtex.
A head punch on the inside from Fairtex fails to land.
Chapman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fairtex tries to land a knee to the head but Chapman blocks with his arms.
Chapman lands with a left to the head.
Chapman lands a left hand.
Chapman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chapman misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chapman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fairtex backwards.
 Fairtex is rocked!
Chapman misses with the head strike.
Fairtex is still on wobbly legs! Can Chapman finish him?
Chapman working aggressively here.
Fairtex blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fairtex blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Chapman fails to land.
Chapman misses with some punches.
Chapman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fairtex seems to have recovered his senses.
Chapman misses with the head strike.
Chapman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chapman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chapman works on Fairtex's body with a couple of short punches.
Chapman gets through Fairtex's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fairtex with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fairtex using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chapman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fairtex makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chapman blocks a body shot from Fairtex.
Fairtex swings wildly with an uppercut but Chapman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fairtex tries a body shot but Chapman blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fairtex takes a shot to the head.
Chapman avoiding damage as Fairtex throws knees to the body.
Chapman blocks a body shot from Fairtex.
Chapman can't find room to land a body shot as Fairtex controls the action.
Fairtex's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Chapman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chapman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 10:9
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 10:9
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Chapman!
Danny Chapman really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Convicted Trap House logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Temujin Khan (ranked 3280 p4p, 4322 weight class) and Deaglan Artucan (ranked 334 p4p, 400 weight class). Deaglan Artucan 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 1 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Temujin Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Deaglan Artucan!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Artucan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
 It looks like Temujin Khan has been cut.
Khan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Artucan misses the shot to the body.
Artucan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Artucan pinned against the ropes. Artucan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Khan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Artucan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Artucan working for a triangle but Khan defends it easily.
Artucan keeping moving, preventing Khan from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Khan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Artucan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Khan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Khan wants to pass the guard but Artucan is keeping the position.
Khan distracts Artucan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Khan slips nicely into half guard.
Artucan 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.
Artucan is in trouble now - Khan has advanced to mount!
Khan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan with shots to the head and body - Artucan looks very uncomfortable down there.
Khan trying to control but Artucan is having none of it.
Khan working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Artucan is desperately trying to improve his position but Khan has a good base and remains in mount.
Khan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Khan is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Artucan is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Artucan flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Khan anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Artucan and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Khan slips an arm under Artucan chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Khan has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Khan is squeezing on Artucan like an anaconda would it's prey. Artucan fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Temujin Khan!
Temujin Khan managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Convicted Trap House, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brady Jean Baptiste (ranked 2998 p4p, 5787 weight class) and Alibek Mamedov (ranked 303 p4p, 461 weight class). Jean Baptiste comes into the arena with Oprah's Bank Account blaring out of the sound system. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brady Jean Baptiste!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alibek Mamedov!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jean Baptiste bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mamedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jean Baptiste.
Mamedov tries to close the distance and clinch but Jean Baptiste swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mamedov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jean Baptiste counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mamedov has managed to clinch.
Mamedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mamedov is trying to break free.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jean Baptiste.
Mamedov wants to break the clinch but can't.
The referee calls for Jean Baptiste to work.
Mamedov breaks from the clinch.
Mamedov throws a lazy head kick
and Jean Baptiste counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mamedov thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jean Baptiste scores with a body shot.
Mamedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Jean Baptiste misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mamedov! But no joy.
Mamedov throws a hook to the side of Jean Baptiste's head but Jean Baptiste sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice jab there from Jean Baptiste.
Mamedov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamedov misses with a right hand
and Jean Baptiste connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jean Baptiste gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mamedov.
Jean Baptiste breaks from the clinch.
Jean Baptiste pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jean Baptiste looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jean Baptiste just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mamedov.
Mamedov tries to clinch there but Jean Baptiste circles away.
Mamedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jean Baptiste.
Mamedov staying out of range there.
A big right from Jean Baptiste misses.
Mamedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mamedov misses with a looping left.
Jean Baptiste was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mamedov throws out a loose jab but Jean Baptiste uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mamedov works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Good work by Jean Baptiste as he checks the leg kick.
Jean Baptiste circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jean Baptiste with a jab.
Mamedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jean Baptiste circles away quickly and effectively.
A shot to the liver by Mamedov. Beautiful body shot.
Jean Baptiste ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mamedov moves away.
Jean Baptiste drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jean Baptiste lands a nice hook to Mamedov's body. Mamedov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alibek Mamedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jean Baptiste takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mamedov misses with a hook.
Jean Baptiste connects with a crisp jab.
Mamedov 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.
Mamedov looks to land a left hand but Jean Baptiste moved out of range nicely.
Mamedov misses with a hook. Jean Baptiste ducked under it nicely.
Mamedov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mamedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Jean Baptiste on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mamedov misses with a shot to the body
and Mamedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brady Jean Baptiste.
I think Jean Baptiste has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 10:10
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 10:9
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 9:10
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Korben Dallas (ranked 3979 p4p, 2960 weight class) and Liam Williams (ranked 471 p4p, 386 weight class). Williams is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Shaggy - It Wasn't Me. Liam Williams 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 1 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Korben Dallas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Liam Williams!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dallas avoids the body shot from Williams.
Williams swings for the body but Dallas moves out of range.
Dallas dives in and scores a takedown into Williams's guard.
Dallas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dallas has an Americana. Williams didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Dallas is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Dallas hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Korben Dallas!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donny Platt (ranked 2633 p4p, 4314 weight class) and John Okafor (ranked 275 p4p, 415 weight class). John Okafor 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 1 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 St Petersburg, Donny Platt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Okafor!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Platt drives through with a takedown into Okafor's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Platt is in close to Okafor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Platt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've been hearing that Platt has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Platt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Platt scoring with some ground and pound.
Platt postures up and lands a big shot to Okafor's brow.
Platt chips away with some ground and pound.
Okafor is rocked!
Platt landing some decent shots from guard.
Okafor is still in real trouble! Can Platt finish him?
Platt gets to his feet and stands over Okafor, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Okafor felt that one! Platt unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Okafor from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donny Platt!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ferele Athram (ranked 2772 p4p, 3592 weight class) and Joe Exotic (ranked 386 p4p, 462 weight class). Exotic comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I Saw a Tiger kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 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, Ferele Athram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Exotic!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Exotic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Athram counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Exotic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Athram takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Athram is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Exotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Athram.
An attempted straight right counter from Athram misses the target.
Athram has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Athram there as he acknowledges the shot.
Exotic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Athram was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Exotic throws a jab but it's blocked by Athram.
Athram looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Exotic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Athram manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Athram on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Athram tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Exotic swings for the body but Athram moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Athram misses its target.
Exotic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Exotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Athram moves away.
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
Athram slips under a jab from Exotic.
Athram was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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!
Athram clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Athram decides to pull guard.
Athram looking for subs off his back but Exotic has passed one foot through into half guard.
Athram is trying to maintain the position but Exotic is very close to passing his half guard.
Athram slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Athram looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Exotic postures up.
Athram looking for a guillotine here but Exotic defends easily.
Exotic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Athram is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Athram is trying to control the position but Exotic postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Exotic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Exotic 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 9:10
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 9:10
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Exotic!
An out of breath Joe Exotic 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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