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TL Fight Night 28 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chayton Catawanee (ranked 3278 p4p, 3522 weight class) and Chester Mackintosh (ranked 397 p4p, 420 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chayton Catawanee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chester Mackintosh!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Catawanee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Catawanee tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mackintosh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Catawanee throws a head kick that misses.
Mackintosh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Catawanee at a distance.
Mackintosh scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mackintosh punishes Catawanee's body with a nice straight punch.
Chayton Catawanee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mackintosh throws a front kick that sends Catawanee stumbling back into the cage.
Mackintosh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Catawanee circles away quickly and effectively.
Catawanee throws a hook but Mackintosh avoids it easily.
Mackintosh plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
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!
Catawanee tries to clinch but Mackintosh is having none of it.
Catawanee tries a head kick but it misses.
Catawanee throws a sloppy head kick and Mackintosh moves out of range easily.
Mackintosh swats away the attempt to clinch by Catawanee.
Some bone on bone action there as Mackintosh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Catawanee moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Catawanee.
Mackintosh misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Catawanee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Catawanee tries to work over Mackintosh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mackintosh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mackintosh wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Catawanee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Catawanee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mackintosh lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Mackintosh as the two fighters clinch.
Mackintosh scores with a shot to the side of Catawanee's head.
Mackintosh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mackintosh prevents a body shot from Catawanee.
Mackintosh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Catawanee tries to clinch but Mackintosh moves out of range.
Catawanee misses with a looping right.
Catawanee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Catawanee misses with a hook
and Mackintosh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mackintosh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mackintosh throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mackintosh lands a nice hook to Catawanee's body. Catawanee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mackintosh cracks Catawanee with a good jab.
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!
Catawanee throws a hook to the side of Mackintosh's head but Mackintosh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mackintosh jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Catawanee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Catawanee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Catawanee tries to clinch up
and Mackintosh counters with a stiff right hand.
Mackintosh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mackintosh.
Mackintosh connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A slow jab from Catawanee misses its intended target.
Mackintosh's jab looks to have found its range, popping Catawanee under the eye.
Mackintosh works the jab nicely.
Mackintosh is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Catawanee had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Mackintosh staying out of range there.
Mackintosh scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Catawanee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mackintosh moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice shot by Mackintosh.
Catawanee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mackintosh.
Catawanee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A solid body kick from Mackintosh.
Catawanee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mackintosh throws out a counter right but Catawanee avoids it with no problem.
A shot to the liver by Mackintosh. Beautiful body shot.
Mackintosh lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mackintosh slips a jab from Catawanee.
A big left from Catawanee misses.
Mackintosh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mackintosh lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mackintosh lands with a hook. Catawanee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mackintosh lands a nice looking body kick.
Catawanee misses with a lunging right hand
and Mackintosh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Catawanee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mackintosh. Mackintosh obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mackintosh jabs Catawanee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Catawanee misses with an uppercut
and Mackintosh counters with a nice kick to the body.
Catawanee scores with a jab. Mackintosh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Catawanee throws a sloppy head kick
and Mackintosh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mackintosh plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Catawanee tries a low kick but Mackintosh avoids it.
Catawanee tries to clinch but Mackintosh is having none of it.
A jab from Catawanee misses.
Catawanee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mackintosh scores with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Mackintosh.
Catawanee throws a lazy right hand but Mackintosh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Catawanee misses with an uppercut
and Mackintosh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Catawanee tries to clinch
and Mackintosh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mackintosh connects with a solid leg kick.
Mackintosh scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Catawanee throws a hook to the side of Mackintosh's head but Mackintosh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chester Mackintosh dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Catawanee moves in looking to clinch but Mackintosh pushes him off.
Mackintosh scores with a jab to the head.
Catawanee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
 It looks like Chester Mackintosh has been cut.
Catawanee looks to throw the jab but Mackintosh is out of range.
Mackintosh scores with a nice head shot.
Mackintosh defending well as Catawanee loads up on a big left hand.
Catawanee throws a jab but it's blocked by Mackintosh.
Catawanee tries to clinch up.
Catawanee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mackintosh can pounce on him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Catawanee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Catawanee misses with a hook. Mackintosh ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mackintosh scores with a sloppy right hand. Catawanee should have avoided that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mackintosh.
Catawanee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mackintosh throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chester Mackintosh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Catawanee lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackintosh lands a nice shot to the body.
Mackintosh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Catawanee.
Mackintosh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Catawanee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mackintosh lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mackintosh lands a lovely overhand right.
Catawanee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Catawanee throws a lazy right hand but Mackintosh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Catawanee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mackintosh has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Catawanee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mackintosh scores with a hook.
Mackintosh walks into a stiff left hand from Catawanee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Catawanee misses with a left hand
and Mackintosh counters with a left to the body.
Mackintosh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Catawanee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Catawanee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mackintosh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Catawanee.
A swing and a miss from Catawanee.
Catawanee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mackintosh lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mackintosh scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mackintosh with a nice cross.
Catawanee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Mackintosh.
Mackintosh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mackintosh connects with a solid leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Catawanee crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mackintosh - the referee stops the clock and Catawanee gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mackintosh. Catawanee manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Catawanee drives through and clinches with Mackintosh against the cage.
Mackintosh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mackintosh misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A body shot lands from Mackintosh.
Mackintosh scores with a shoulder strike.
Mackintosh lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mackintosh.
Catawanee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catawanee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Catawanee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mackintosh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Catawanee backwards.
Good body shot from Mackintosh.
Catawanee prevents a body shot from Mackintosh.
Catawanee will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A body shot lands from Mackintosh.
Mackintosh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Catawanee backwards.
Mackintosh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mackintosh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mackintosh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mackintosh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mackintosh presses Catawanee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mackintosh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Catawanee tries to clinch
and Mackintosh counters with a nice low kick that buckles Catawanee's knee momentarily.
Catawanee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mackintosh connects with a body shot.
Mackintosh's corner calls for a 1-2. Mackintosh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Catawanee tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mackintosh.
Catawanee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mackintosh connects with a nice looking jab.
Catawanee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mackintosh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Catawanee.
Mackintosh connects with a solid leg kick.
Mackintosh fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mackintosh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mackintosh lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Catawanee misses with a left hand
and Mackintosh counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab by Mackintosh.
Catawanee on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mackintosh turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Catawanee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Catawanee takes one to the chin there.
Mackintosh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Catawanee.
Mackintosh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Catawanee's sensitive parts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chester Mackintosh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chester Mackintosh's cut.
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!
Catawanee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chayton Catawanee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mackintosh tests Catawanee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Catawanee misses with a hook.
Mackintosh slips under a jab from Catawanee.
Mackintosh lands a nice looking body kick.
Mackintosh slips a straight right by Catawanee.
Mackintosh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Mackintosh. Beautiful body shot.
Mackintosh connects with the punch.
Mackintosh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mackintosh digs a good hook to Catawanee's body.
Mackintosh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mackintosh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Catawanee takes one on the button.
Mackintosh sizes up Catawanee with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mackintosh jabs Catawanee right on the nose. Catawanee blinks but takes it well.
Catawanee throws a lazy uppercut
and Mackintosh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Mackintosh.
Good leg kick by Mackintosh.
Mackintosh defending well as Catawanee loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Catawanee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Catawanee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mackintosh. Mackintosh obviously looking to wear him down.
Mackintosh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Catawanee.
Mackintosh ducks under a wild hook from Catawanee.
Mackintosh lands a really nice looking cross but Catawanee seems unphased.
Mackintosh stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mackintosh lands a lovely overhand right.
Mackintosh lands a body shot.
Mackintosh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Catawanee. That did some damage!
Mackintosh slips a jab from Catawanee.
Catawanee misses with a hook
and Mackintosh counters with a good, hard body kick but Catawanee shrugs it off.
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!
Catawanee misses with a hook. Mackintosh ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mackintosh connects with a nice looking jab.
Mackintosh blocks a jab.
Mackintosh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mackintosh.
Catawanee misses with a straight right.
Catawanee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mackintosh feints and then cracks Catawanee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Catawanee down.
Mackintosh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Catawanee.
Catawanee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Catawanee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mackintosh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mackintosh lands with a straight right. Catawanee didn't see that one coming.
Mackintosh scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Catawanee takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mackintosh tests Catawanee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mackintosh scores with a jab.
Mackintosh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catawanee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Catawanee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Catawanee throws a poor cross that misses
and Mackintosh counters with a stiff right hand.
Catawanee misses with a hook
and Mackintosh counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mackintosh scores with a head kick.
 Catawanee is rocked!
Mackintosh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Catawanee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big left from Catawanee misses.
Catawanee seems to have got his legs back now.
Catawanee misses with an uppercut
and Mackintosh counters with a nice leg kick.
Catawanee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mackintosh.
Mackintosh throws a good cross that connects.
A good leg kick by Mackintosh.
Catawanee throws a big shot that misses.
A cross from Mackintosh lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mackintosh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Catawanee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mackintosh scores with a sloppy right hand. Catawanee should have avoided that one.
Catawanee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Catawanee misses with a hook. Mackintosh ducked under it nicely.
Catawanee doesn't manage to clinch there - Mackintosh circles away.
Nice body punch from Mackintosh.
Mackintosh lands with a thumping leg kick.
Catawanee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Catawanee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mackintosh stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Catawanee takes one to the side of the head.
Catawanee tests Mackintosh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Catawanee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chester Mackintosh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mackintosh has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chester Mackintosh!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brick Adams (ranked 4100 p4p, 3422 weight class) and Thiago Oliveira (ranked 440 p4p, 395 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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brick Adams!
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, Thiago Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Adams tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adams checks a leg kick.
Oliveira wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Adams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oliveira manages to avoid it.
Oliveira throws a sloppy body shot
and Adams counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thiago Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliveira lands the left hand.
Adams scores with a body shot.
Adams throws a one two combo.
It looks like Thiago Oliveira has been cut.
Oliveira looks winded!
Adams misses with a two punch combination.
Adams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Adams looks to throw the jab but Oliveira is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams jabs at Oliveira's body.
Adams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oliveira.
A slow jab from Oliveira misses its intended target.
Adams throws a series of punches but Oliveira moves out of range.
Oliveira steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Adams.
Adams throws a body punch but Oliveira moves out of range.
Adams just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Adams lands with an uppercut that bounces Oliveira off the cage and back into range.
Adams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oliveira is looking to clinch.
No joy there for Adams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adams is looking to wear down Oliveira with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Oliveira tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Adams counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oliveira with a hook.
Oliveira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Adams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Oliveira.
Adams misses with a series of wild punches.
Adams staying out of range there.
Nice jab there from Oliveira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliveira connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Adams misses with a wild body shot.
Adams throws a right and a left that Oliveira avoids nicely.
Adams has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Oliveira finds it's way round the side to connect with Adams's head.
Adams throws a series of punches but Oliveira avoids them all with ease.
Adams swinging wildly here.
Adams tries to move into range but Oliveira moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Adams misses with a hook. Oliveira ducked under it nicely.
Oliveira wants to clinch up but Adams keeps it at a distance.
Adams lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That has opened up Thiago Oliveira's cut even more.
Adams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oliveira.
Adams throws a big counter combination but Oliveira scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Oliveira wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira throws a leg kick that misses.
Adams lands with a straight right. Oliveira didn't see that one coming.
Adams misses with a two punch combination.
Oliveira throws a big shot that misses.
Oliveira lands a nice shot to the body.
Adams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oliveira.
Adams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oliveira.
A big left from Oliveira misses.
Oliveira fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oliveira digs a good hook to Adams's body.
Adams misses with a wild body shot.
Oliveira scores with a jab to the body.
Oliveira connects with a body shot that sends Adams's belly button to the back.
Adams looks to throw the jab but Oliveira is out of range.
Oliveira misses with a right hand
and Adams counters with a nice body shot.
That's four 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!
Oliveira misses with an uppercut.
Oliveira has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The cut above Thiago Oliveira's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Oliveira throws a leg kick but Adams checks it.
Adams misses with a hook.
Oliveira connects with an inside leg kick.
Oliveira takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oliveira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliveira doesn't manage to clinch there - Adams circles away.
Adams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Adams slips under a jab.
Adams scores with a sloppy right hand. Oliveira should have avoided that one.
Thiago Oliveira's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oliveira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adams.
Adams is looking for a counter combo.
A jab from Oliveira does it's job there.
Nice defenses there by Adams.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brick Adams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thiago Oliveira's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Oliveira is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Oliveira tries to close the distance and clinch but Adams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Adams was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Oliveira.
Adams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oliveira has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Oliveira there as he acknowledges the shot.
Adams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliveira can do to turn this around?
Adams defending well as Oliveira loads up on a big left hand.
Adams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Adams misses the shot to the body.
Oliveira lands a lovely overhand right.
Oliveira misses with an uppercut
and Adams counters with a nice body shot.
Oliveira tries to close the distance and clinch but Adams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oliveira with a nice cross.
Oooooh!!! Adams has knocked Oliveira down with a huge combo! Adams steps away and waves a wobbly Oliveira back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Oliveira is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Thiago Oliveira's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brick Adams!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Klas Jonsson (ranked 2955 p4p, 5211 weight class) and Vitor Mota (ranked 344 p4p, 495 weight class). The key to victory for Klas Jonsson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 St Petersburg, Klas Jonsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vitor Mota!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Mota, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jonsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mota is looking for the big counter here.
Jonsson drops Mota with a beautiful combination! Mota stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jonsson is looking for the KO!
It looks like Vitor Mota has been cut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jonsson.
Jonsson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
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!
Mota shoots in looking for a takedown but Jonsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mota's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jonsson scores with a spinning back kick!
Mota looks winded!
Mota tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jonsson lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Mota crumples to the floor! Jonsson milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Klas Jonsson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bernard Ramsey (ranked 2414 p4p, 4945 weight class) and Jean Phillipe LaFleur (ranked 289 p4p, 479 weight class). Jean Phillipe LaFleur told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bernard Ramsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Phillipe LaFleur!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaFleur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
LaFleur misses with a body shot.
Ramsey thuds his shin into the meat of LaFleur's side.
Ramsey moves into the clinch.
A short right from LaFleur on the inside.
LaFleur blocks an elbow strike.
LaFleur scores with a hook to the body.
Ramsey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of LaFleur backwards.
LaFleur can't find room to land a body shot as Ramsey controls the action.
Ramsey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ramsey blocks an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
LaFleur tries to throw a body punch but Ramsey avoids it by throwing LaFleur back against the cage.
Ramsey missing with knees to the body.
LaFleur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
LaFleur misses with a shot to the kidneys.
LaFleur lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ramsey backwards.
LaFleur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramsey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. LaFleur is defending well for now.
LaFleur scores with a shoulder strike.
Our sources have told us that Ramsey has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaFleur misses with some punches.
LaFleur lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
LaFleur misses with a punch on the inside.
Ramsey trying to land knees to the body.
LaFleur lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for LaFleur.
Ramsey is breathing heavily.
Ramsey takes a shot to the head.
LaFleur lands on the inside with an uppercut.
LaFleur lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ramsey backwards.
LaFleur lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ramsey or not.
LaFleur lands a shoulder strike.
LaFleur lands with a short shot to the head.
 It looks like Bernard Ramsey has been cut.
Ramsey takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LaFleur works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ramsey takes a shot to the head.
LaFleur lands a hook that snaps the head of Ramsey backwards.
Ramsey takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from LaFleur as the two fighters clinch.
LaFleur pushes Ramsey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for LaFleur.
Ramsey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
LaFleur has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ramsey seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if LaFleur can turn it around.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaFleur lands a body shot.
LaFleur scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by LaFleur.
LaFleur lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from LaFleur.
LaFleur lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ramsey backwards.
A hook to the body from LaFleur.
LaFleur is working Ramsey over against the cage.
LaFleur lands a left hand.
LaFleur lands with a short punch from the clinch.
LaFleur softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
LaFleur lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ramsey is rocked!
LaFleur lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Ramsey to his knees! LaFleur keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Phillipe LaFleur!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandr Grishov (ranked 3454 p4p, 3544 weight class) and Rahmi Kaan (ranked 376 p4p, 385 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksandr Grishov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rahmi Kaan!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grishov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grishov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aleksandr Grishov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grishov shoots in and bounces Kaan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kaan is adopting a defensive guard.
Grishov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kaan dives on top into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaan controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Grishov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grishov keeping moving, preventing Kaan from controlling successfully.
Kaan sitting in guard here, content to control.
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.
Kaan wants to control from the top but Grishov keeps moving.
Grishov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kaan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Grishov.
Grishov is looking to reverse the position.
Grishov is working hard here to advance position.
The strikes coming from Kaan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Grishov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kaan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grishov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kaan pulls his head out easily.
Kaan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grishov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kaan tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Kaan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Grishov fails with the takedown
and Kaan counters with a straight right hand.
Grishov misses with a takedown
and Kaan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Grishov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grishov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kaan! But no joy.
Kaan scores with a jab to the body.
Grishov shoots in looking for a takedown but Kaan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grishov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kaan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grishov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grishov prevents Kaan from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grishov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rahmi Kaan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Grishov misses with a takedown
and Kaan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grishov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grishov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kaan counters with a nice uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grishov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Grishov. 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.
Kaan scores with a nice head shot.
Grishov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Kaan to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grishov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kaan as he avoids it easily.
Grishov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Kaan counter with a right hand.
Grishov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Grishov being controlled here momentarily.
Grishov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kaan holds on and takes a little breather.
Kaan wants to sweep here but Grishov controlling him for the moment.
Kaan keeping moving, preventing Grishov from controlling successfully.
Grishov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Grishov preventing the sweep.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grishov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Grishov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kaan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kaan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grishov misses with a takedown
and Kaan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grishov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kaan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Grishov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grishov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grishov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kaan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grishov in his tracks.
Aleksandr Grishov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grishov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kaan sprawls well initially but Grishov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grishov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Grishov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kaan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aleksandr Grishov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grishov is thwarting Kaan's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rahmi Kaan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Grishov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rahmi Kaan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kaan stuffs the takedown attempt from Grishov. Grishov gets slowly back to his feet.
Grishov fails with the takedown
and Kaan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Grishov has his takedown stuffed
and Kaan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Grishov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Kaan finds it's target.
Grishov goes for a double leg but Kaan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kaan continues to drive forward.
Kaan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kaan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kaan taking a breather.
Kaan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kaan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Grishov being controlled against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kaan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kaan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kaan misses with some punches.
Kaan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kaan tries to stall but Grishov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaan digs a right hand into Grishov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grishov's gas tank.
Kaan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kaan lands a body shot.
Grishov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kaan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kaan stuffs the takedown.
Kaan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grishov with a body shot.
Grishov has his takedown stuffed
and Kaan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grishov shoots and misses
and Kaan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Grishov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kaan counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grishov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kaan tries to avoid it but Grishov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kaan to the ground. Kaan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kaan throws out a counter right but Grishov avoids it with no problem.
Grishov tries to move into range but Kaan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kaan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grishov.
Grishov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rahmi Kaan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Grishov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kaan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Kaan coming out on top.
Grishov fails with the takedown
enabling Kaan to counter with a crisp jab.
Grishov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kaan is pulling down on Grishov's head. It's preventing any offense from Grishov, at least for the moment.
Aleksandr Grishov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grishov stopping the sweep attempt from Kaan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rahmi Kaan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kaan 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rahmi Kaan!
As Rahmi Kaan got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I want that Dias fight back as soon as I can.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Johnson (ranked 3048 p4p, 3302 weight class) and Will Harris (ranked 353 p4p, 380 weight class). Mike Johnson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Will Harris's chin.
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265
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250
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Will Harris!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Harris.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Harris is defended easily by Johnson.
Johnson cracks Harris with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Will Harris has been cut.
Harris fails with a takedown attempt.
Mike Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Harris.
Harris is aggressively charging in as Johnson backs up avoiding any damage. Johnson tosses out a jab and Harris runs right into it face first! Harris is out cold! Johnson dropped down on all fours and is barking in Harris's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Johnson!
After the big win, Mike Johnson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Uncle Rufus Clothing .Co and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny Lavender (ranked 3035 p4p, 2699 weight class) and Jackson Thompson (ranked 408 p4p, 375 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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213
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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World class boxer
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Benny Lavender!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jackson Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson throws out a loose jab but Lavender uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson swings widly with a right hand
and Lavender counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Lavender.
Lavender misses with a two punch combination.
Thompson misses with a hook. Lavender ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Lavender. Those never looked like landing.
Nice straight punches there by Thompson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thompson.
Thompson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Jackson Thompson has been cut.
Thompson connects with a single shot there.
Thompson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thompson is rocked!
Lavender moves away from the strike by Thompson.
Thompson is still on wobbly legs! Can Lavender finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lavender ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
Lavender scores with a jab to the body.
Thompson seems to have recovered his senses.
Thompson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lavender on the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Thompson. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Lavender wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lavender swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lavender moves away from the strike by Thompson.
Thompson lands a left and a right that send Lavender crashing to the mat, dazed. Thompson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Lavender is rocked!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Thompson moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Lavender! Thompson continues to tee off on Lavender, landing with a left and a right! Thompson connects with a right hand that leaves Lavender sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Thompson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jackson Thompson!
As Jackson Thompson got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Can you feel that? What an incredible night! I want to thank each and every one of you for being here and for the amazing support you've shown me tonight. The Bull is charging full speed ahead, and I promise you, the best is yet to come!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kai Gibson (ranked 2749 p4p, 2059 weight class) and Alwin Kronenberg (ranked 317 p4p, 242 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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kai Gibson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alwin Kronenberg!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kronenberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gibson .
Kronenberg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kronenberg slips a straight right by Gibson .
Kronenberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gibson misses with a left hand
and Kronenberg counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gibson won't be happy with that.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kronenberg working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kronenberg postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kronenberg is trying to ground and pound but Gibson uses the momentary lack of control by Kronenberg to regain half guard.
Kronenberg content to control rather than advance.
Gibson is trying to maintain the position but Kronenberg is very close to passing his half guard.
Kronenberg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gibson 's head.
Gibson 's coaches at Raptors Den MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kronenberg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gibson defending well though.
Kronenberg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gibson 's head.
Kronenberg slips a nice elbow through Gibson 's hands, connecting with Gibson 's forehead.
Kronenberg wants to pass the guard but Gibson is defending well.
Kronenberg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gibson defending well though.
Kronenberg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kronenberg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gibson defending well though.
Gibson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kronenberg trying to control from half guard but Gibson is working away.
Kronenberg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kronenberg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gibson defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kronenberg slips a nice elbow through Gibson 's hands, connecting with Gibson 's forehead.
Kronenberg throwing shots but Gibson is blocking nicely.
Kronenberg drops an elbow to the side of Gibson 's head.
Kronenberg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gibson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gibson trying to control from the bottom.
Gibson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kronenberg.
Kronenberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kronenberg decides to stand up.
Kronenberg connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kronenberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kronenberg slips under a jab.
Kronenberg connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gibson 's hands.
A telegraphed right hand from Gibson misses the target.
Kronenberg drops Gibson with a big left hand and mounts him. Gibson is in big trouble!
Gibson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kronenberg is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Gibson goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Kronenberg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alwin Kronenberg!
Alwin Kronenberg was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Montrese Andersson (ranked 1185 p4p, 2207 weight class) and Doofy McGriff (ranked 159 p4p, 273 weight class). Andersson comes into the arena with Wax -- Who Is Next 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 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Montrese Andersson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Doofy McGriff!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGriff delivers a nice body kick.
Andersson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGriff finds it's way round the side to connect with Andersson's head.
Andersson moves into range and connects with a jab.
McGriff throws a big shot that misses.
Andersson misses with a hook
and McGriff counters with a nice uppercut.
McGriff throws a body shot but no joy.
Andersson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McGriff delivers a nice body kick.
McGriff scores with a nice strike.
McGriff swings away with a body shot that misses
and Andersson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andersson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Andersson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McGriff to the ground. Andersson is now in McGriff's guard.
McGriff is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGriff keeping full guard, as Andersson tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGriff looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Andersson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Andersson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGriff is keeping the position for now.
McGriff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Andersson wants to pass the guard but McGriff is keeping the position.
McGriff looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Andersson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Andersson is keen to just control but McGriff is a slippery customer.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McGriff can do anything to dispel that myth.
McGriff is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Andersson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Andersson's back!
McGriff missing with strikes from the back.
McGriff is not going to allow Andersson to sit and survive in this position.
Andersson tries to escape but McGriff has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
McGriff has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Andersson's body.
McGriff really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Andersson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McGriff is hanging on to Andersson's back as he tries to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGriff has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Andersson's body.
McGriff is hanging on to Andersson's back as he tries to escape.
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.
McGriff is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Andersson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of McGriff's arms.
McGriff is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Andersson tries to roll but McGriff sticks to his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Doofy McGriff dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McGriff connects with a solid leg kick.
McGriff fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Andersson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGriff.
McGriff takes a swing at Andersson's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Andersson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGriff lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A low kick from McGriff is predictable there
and Andersson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGriff bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Andersson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGriff scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Andersson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Andersson there as he acknowledges the shot.
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!
Andersson looks to land a left hand but McGriff moved out of range nicely.
McGriff misses with a kick to the body
and Andersson counters with a shoot takedown. McGriff fights it but they end up in guard.
McGriff keeping full guard, as Andersson tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson trying to control but McGriff is working from the bottom.
McGriff seems keen to control Andersson's posture.
Andersson wants to pass the guard but McGriff is keeping the position.
Andersson wants to control from the top but McGriff keeps moving.
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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Andersson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Andersson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andersson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGriff.
A low kick from McGriff is predictable there
and Andersson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Andersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGriff is pulling down on Andersson's head. It's preventing any offense from Andersson, at least for the moment.
Andersson trying to control the position from guard on top but McGriff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson controlling from the top position.
Andersson trying to control but McGriff is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four 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.
Andersson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Andersson looks to land a left hand but McGriff moved out of range nicely.
McGriff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGriff throws a body punch but Andersson moves out of range.
A jab from Andersson misses.
McGriff throws a good cross that connects.
Andersson throws out a loose jab but McGriff uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGriff throws out a counter right but Andersson avoids it with no problem.
Doofy McGriff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andersson blocks a head kick by McGriff.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andersson slips a jab from McGriff.
McGriff takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McGriff looks to throw the jab but Andersson is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Doofy McGriff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McGriff looks to land a right hand but Andersson moved out of range.
McGriff digs a good hook to Andersson's body.
McGriff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andersson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McGriff sprawls well initially but Andersson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McGriff keeping control of the position.
Andersson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson tries to pass the half guard into mount. McGriff knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Andersson is working hard here to advance position.
Andersson works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGriff slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
McGriff is concentrating on defense, preventing Andersson from advancing position.
McGriff has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Andersson is working away from the top position though.
McGriff wants to sweep but Andersson has passed to side control!
Andersson lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for McGriff!
McGriff is squirming around, avoiding Andersson's attempts to control the action.
McGriff is desperately trying to improve his position but Andersson has a good base and remains in mount.
Andersson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Andersson trying to control but McGriff is having none of it.
McGriff is in all sorts of trouble here.
Montrese Andersson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A nice elbow there by Andersson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGriff tries to lock up and control but Andersson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Andersson trying to control but McGriff is having none of it.
Andersson punishing his opponent with strikes.
McGriff is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McGriff is squirming around, avoiding Andersson's attempts to control the action.
McGriff is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
McGriff 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.
Andersson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… McGriff is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by McGriff and Andersson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
McGriff defending against the ground and pound.
McGriff is trying to control Andersson's posture but Andersson avoids it.
Andersson is looking to take a break and control but McGriff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGriff can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Montrese Andersson clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McGriff throws a sloppy head kick and Andersson moves out of range easily.
McGriff misses with a body shot.
Andersson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McGriff takes a swing at Andersson's ribcage but misses.
McGriff with a hook.
McGriff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andersson was well out of range. Poor timing from McGriff.
Andersson lands a nice shot that snaps McGriff's head back.
Andersson throws a hook to the side of McGriff's head but McGriff sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGriff flicks out a counter leg kick but Andersson steps away.
McGriff misses with a looping left.
McGriff stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McGriff misses with a body kick.
McGriff throws a sloppy head kick and Andersson moves out of range easily.
Andersson staying out of range there.
It looked like Andersson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGriff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andersson blocks a head kick by McGriff.
Doofy McGriff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGriff gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Andersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGriff keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
Andersson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McGriff is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGriff has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Andersson has passed into side control.
Andersson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McGriff is not content to let Andersson control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Andersson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McGriff down.
McGriff on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
McGriff is not content to let Andersson control the position.
McGriff tries to buck Andersson off but Andersson is having none of it.
Andersson wants to control but McGriff is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGriff parries the strikes from Andersson easily there. Andersson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McGriff to escape.
Andersson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McGriff rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Andersson's guard! Nice work there by McGriff!
Andersson wants to improve his position but instead McGriff has moved into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McGriff in particular looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Doofy McGriff will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Andersson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McGriff counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Montrese Andersson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andersson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McGriff's half guard.
Andersson is trying to control the action in half guard but McGriff is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McGriff trying to control from the bottom.
Andersson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Andersson working over McGriff with some ground and pound. McGriff looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson trying to control the action but McGriff is working from the bottom.
McGriff wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McGriff doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Andersson.
McGriff keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Andersson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Andersson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McGriff is staying active underneath Andersson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Andersson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McGriff tries to hold on but Andersson postures up.
McGriff can't escape the position.
Andersson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Andersson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McGriff has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McGriff!
Doofy McGriff is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Andersson looking for a sweep. Not yet Andersson, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGriff controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Andersson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGriff is aware though and is defending well.
Andersson trying to keep a closed guard but McGriff is proving a slippery customer.
McGriff got a little sloppy there for a moment and Andersson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGriff has managed to get both his arms back between Andersson's legs - danger averted.
Andersson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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.
Andersson being controlled here, momentarily.
Andersson looking for a guillotine here but McGriff defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andersson keeping full guard, as McGriff tries to pass.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Montrese Andersson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McGriff 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 47:48
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doofy McGriff!
Doofy McGriff is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Abrazos (ranked 996 p4p, 1983 weight class) and Ashot Tiger (ranked 115 p4p, 235 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pablo Abrazos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ashot Tiger!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tiger is defended easily by Abrazos.
Tiger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tiger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tiger moves in looking to clinch but Abrazos pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiger shoots in looking for a takedown. Abrazos tries to sprawl out of it but Tiger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Abrazos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pablo Abrazos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ashot Tiger.
Abrazos scores with a shot to the body.
We've been told by Abrazos's head coaches at Monkey Magic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Abrazos lands a left and a right that send Tiger crashing to the mat, dazed. Abrazos thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Ashot Tiger has been cut.
Tiger with a lazy takedown attempt
and Abrazos counters with a crisp one two that drops Tiger! Abrazos thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Tiger to his feet! Tiger is in big trouble!
Tiger looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tiger shoots in for a double leg but Abrazos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Abrazos lands a body shot.
Abrazos lands with a big left! Tiger is wobbled badly! Abrazos comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Tiger to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pablo Abrazos!
Pablo Abrazos retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Pablo Abrazos, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
51% |
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