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KONFLIKT World Cup - Event 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hisoka Misawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joliver Genetia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hisoka Misawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joliver Genetia!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Misawa feints and as Genetia raises his hands in defense, Misawa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Misawa slips nicely into half guard.
Genetia pushes Misawa off but Misawa dives into side control.
Genetia tries to improve position but can't.
Misawa trying to control the action but Genetia is working from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Misawa.
Misawa in side control, throwing shots but Genetia defends.
Misawa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Genetia wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Misawa in side control, throwing shots but Genetia defends.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Misawa throws a big shot that misses.
Genetia misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Misawa looks to score with a jab to the body but Genetia is just out of range.
Misawa looks for a takedown but Genetia sprawls well.
Misawa shoots in but no luck this time.
Misawa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hisoka Misawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Misawa cracks Genetia with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Misawa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Genetia lands a jab to Misawa's midsection.
Misawa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Genetia. Genetia obviously looking to wear him down.
Genetia throws a front kick that sends Misawa stumbling back into the cage.
Misawa is breathing heavily.
Misawa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Genetia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Misawa's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Misawa misses with a takedown attempt - Genetia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Genetia.
Misawa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Genetia.
Misawa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Genetia counters with a right hand to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Genetia.
Misawa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Genetia counters with a thumping low kick.
Misawa fails with the takedown
and Genetia counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A jab-cross combination lands for Genetia and sends Misawa crashing to the mat! Genetia follows him down to the mat - Misawa regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Misawa is trying to get back to full guard.
Genetia escapes and gets back to his feet.
Genetia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Genetia scores with a hook to the body. Misawa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Genetia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Genetia throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Misawa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Genetia. Genetia obviously looking to wear him down.
Genetia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Genetia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Genetia lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Hisoka Misawa has been cut.
Genetia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genetia bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Genetia scores with a three punch combo!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Genetia.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Genetia, right into the meat.
Hisoka Misawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Genetia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Genetia throws a nice head kick!
Misawa has his takedown stuffed
and Genetia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Genetia scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good leg kick by Genetia there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice inside leg kick there by Genetia. That's going to slow Misawa down.
Genetia throws a leg kick which misses Misawa's front leg but catches the back leg as Misawa tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joliver Genetia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hisoka Misawa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Genetia scores with a nice strike.
Misawa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Genetia makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Genetia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Misawa shoots and misses
and Genetia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Misawa takes a kick to the side of the head.
Genetia throws a nice outside leg 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!
Genetia cracks the inside of Misawa's front leg.
Genetia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Misawa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Misawa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Genetia lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Genetia scores with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Misawa has his takedown stuffed
and Genetia counters with a good low kick that Misawa was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Genetia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Misawa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Genetia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Genetia, as that shot connected.
Misawa tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Misawa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Genetia scoring well with a low kick there.
Genetia lands a head kick. Misawa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Genetia throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Misawa stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Genetia follows into mount!
Misawa is rocked!
Genetia wants to control the pace but Misawa is squirming around nicely.
Genetia controlling from the full mount.
Genetia avoids the attempt from Misawa to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genetia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Misawa is looking to escape.
Genetia controlling from mount.
Misawa is working to get back to half guard.
Misawa is squirming around, avoiding Genetia's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genetia working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Genetia is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Genetia looking for a guillotine from mount but Misawa is having none of it.
Genetia looking to finish with strikes here!
Misawa is looking to improve his position but Genetia isn't that keen on the idea.
Genetia landing strikes, looking to finish!
Misawa is trying to escape the mount.
Genetia wants to control the pace but Misawa is squirming around nicely.
Misawa is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genetia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Genetia working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Misawa can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Misawa regains half guard.
Genetia stands up from half guard.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Genetia. Misawa shrugs it off though.
Misawa misses with a shot to the body
and Genetia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Misawa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Genetia counters with a big head kick but Misawa shrugs it off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hisoka Misawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Genetia stuns Misawa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joliver Genetia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hisoka Misawa's cut.
That's time! Misawa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Misawa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Genetia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Misawa misses with a jab to the body
and Genetia counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Genetia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Misawa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Genetia counters with a leg kick.
Genetia throws a head kick that half lands.
Both fighters circling a little - Genetia finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Genetia feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Misawa's calf.
Misawa misses with a leg kick
and Genetia counters with a nice leg kick.
Genetia lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Misawa has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Genetia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Misawa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Genetia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Misawa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Genetia - the referee stops the clock and Misawa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Genetia. Misawa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Genetia is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Misawa rather than just go for the knockout.
Genetia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Genetia throws a head kick that Misawa semi-blocks.
Joliver Genetia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Misawa throws a leg kick
and Genetia counters with a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Genetia.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Misawa misses with a takedown attempt
and Genetia counters with a nice low kick that buckles Misawa's knee momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hisoka Misawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Genetia.
A nice combination there by Genetia.
Joliver Genetia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Genetia clobbers Misawa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genetia scoring well with a low kick there.
Misawa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Genetia. Genetia obviously looking to wear him down.
Joliver Genetia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Misawa.
Misawa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Genetia makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Misawa really felt that one!
Misawa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Misawa tries for a takedown but Genetia circles away easily
and Genetia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Genetia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Misawa.
Genetia lands a head kick!
Misawa fails with the takedown
and Genetia counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Misawa is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Genetia lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Misawa misses with a takedown
and Genetia counters with a leg kick.
Genetia displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Oh Misawa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Genetia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Misawa seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice shot lands for Genetia.
Genetia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Misawa.
Hisoka Misawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Genetia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Misawa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Genetia counters with a leg kick.
Joliver Genetia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Misawa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Genetia. That's going to slow Misawa down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genetia scoring well with a low kick there.
Misawa fails with the takedown
and Genetia counters with a one-two to the body.
Genetia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
Genetia throws a leg kick which misses Misawa's front leg but catches the back leg as Misawa tries to avoid it.
Genetia jabs at Misawa's body.
Misawa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Genetia counters with a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Genetia.
Genetia digs a good hook to Misawa's body.
Misawa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Misawa needs to keep his hands up - Genetia had a free shot at his head there.
An inside leg kick lands from Genetia.
Genetia lands a jab-cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joliver Genetia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Genetia 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 24:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 24:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joliver Genetia!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Arteta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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179 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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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
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Marciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diego Arteta!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arteta moves in looking to clinch but Marciano pushes him off.
Arteta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marciano misses with a series of wild punches.
Marciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arteta clinches up with Marciano and pushes him back against the cage.
Arteta is looking to break free of the clinch but Marciano has double underhooks.
Arteta lands a left hand.
Arteta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arteta stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Frank Marciano has been cut.
Marciano checks a low kick from Arteta.
Arteta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marciano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arteta is looking to clinch but Marciano is avoiding it.
Arteta lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arteta checks a leg kick.
Arteta is looking to clinch.
A big right from Arteta misses.
Arteta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marciano misses with a two punch combination.
Marciano scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arteta instigates a clinch.
Marciano is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marciano is trying to drag Arteta to the mat but Arteta just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Arteta breaks the clinch.
Arteta scores with a decent looking hook.
Arteta moves in looking to clinch but Marciano pushes him off.
Marciano throws out a loose jab but Arteta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arteta tries to clinch there but Marciano circles away.
Marciano throws a leg kick that misses.
Arteta lands with an uppercut that bounces Marciano off the cage and back into rage.
Arteta wants to clinch up but Marciano keeps it at a distance.
Marciano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arteta tries to clinch but Marciano is having none of it.
Arteta throws an overhand right that drops Marciano like a sack of potatoes! Arteta dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Arteta!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladdy Stanislov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fiyero Lermontov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladdy Stanislov had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladdy Stanislov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fiyero Lermontov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lermontov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Stanislov.
Lermontov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lermontov showed some decent athleticism there.
Stanislov is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lermontov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lermontov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanislov is trying to get back to full guard.
Lermontov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stanislov defending well though.
Stanislov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lermontov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lermontov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lermontov is trying to control. Stanislov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lermontov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stanislov's head.
Lermontov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stanislov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stanislov tries to get out of the position.
Stanislov is pressing down on Lermontov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lermontov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stanislov wants to stand up but Lermontov is controlling him.
Lermontov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stanislov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lermontov.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lermontov shoots in for a takedown but Stanislov shows good takedown defense.
Stanislov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vladdy Stanislov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lermontov slips a jab from Stanislov.
Lermontov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lermontov throws a hook but Stanislov avoids it easily.
Lermontov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Stanislov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lermontov.
Lermontov is looking to advance position but Stanislov won't allow it.
Lermontov prevents Stanislov from improving his position.
Lermontov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lermontov passes to side control.
Stanislov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lermontov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Stanislov is avoiding damage well.
Stanislov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lermontov.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Horrible takedown by Lermontov or perhaps it was just good defense by Stanislov which made him look bad.
Vladdy Stanislov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fiyero Lermontov.
Lermontov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stanislov is fending him off so far but Lermontov persists. Nope, Stanislov circles away and we're back to standing.
Lermontov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stanislov fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stanislov!
Lermontov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stanislov tries to avoid it but Lermontov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stanislov to the ground. Stanislov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stanislov to the mat! Stanislov manages to get full guard.
Lermontov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stanislov is trying to keep Lermontov in close.
Lermontov wants to control from the top but Stanislov keeps moving.
Lermontov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lermontov stops Stanislov from standing up.
Lermontov is looking to work some ground and pound but Stanislov has wrist control.
Stanislov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stanislov keeping full guard, as Lermontov tries to pass.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lermontov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fiyero Lermontov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Stanislov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stanislov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Stanislov as he connects with a hook.
Vladdy Stanislov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stanislov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lermontov has time to react.
Lermontov slips under a jab.
Stanislov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lermontov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stanislov as he jumps to the side.
Nice takedown defense from Stanislov. No joy for Lermontov on that attempt.
Lermontov shoots in for a takedown but Stanislov shows good takedown defense.
Vladdy Stanislov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fiyero Lermontov.
Some wild striking there from Stanislov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanislov stuffs the takedown attempt from Lermontov. Lermontov gets slowly back to his feet.
Lermontov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stanislov.
Stanislov misses with a wild combination.
Lermontov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stanislov as he avoids it easily.
A left lands for Stanislov.
Lermontov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stanislov pinned against the cage. Stanislov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lermontov has Stanislov up against the cage in a clinch.
Stanislov has had enough of the clinch but Lermontov keeps him there for the moment.
Lermontov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stanislov prevents it.
Stanislov prevents the takedown attempt.
Lermontov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stanislov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stanislov gets underhooks to prevent Lermontov's takedown attempt.
Stanislov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stanislov misses with a looping right.
Lermontov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Lermontov misses the target.
Lermontov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lermontov tries to advance to mount but Stanislov denies him.
Stanislov sneaks out the side door and pushes Lermontov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Lermontov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stanislov circles away.
Stanislov scores with a nice head shot.
Nice takedown defense from Stanislov. No joy for Lermontov on that attempt.
Vladdy Stanislov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stanislov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lermontov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stanislov misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Lermontov with that takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Stanislov misses its intended target.
Lermontov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stanislov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lermontov shoots in and drives through. Stanislov sprawls well.
Stanislov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stanislov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stanislov throws a combination. Lermontov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladdy Stanislov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lermontov closes the distance and clinches up with Stanislov, looking for a takedown. Lermontov pushes Stanislov against the cage but Stanislov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lermontov shoots for a double leg takedown but Stanislov sprawls well. He's pushed Lermontov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stanislov cracks Lermontov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lermontov walks into a left hand.
Stanislov looks to land a combination. Lermontov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lermontov is rocked!
Lermontov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stanislov lands a nice hook to Lermontov's body. Lermontov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lermontov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vladdy Stanislov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fiyero Lermontov.
Lermontov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lermontov dodges the punch combination from Stanislov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Stanislov.
Stanislov misses with the combination.
Lermontov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stanislov.
Stanislov misses with a straight right.
Horrible takedown by Lermontov or perhaps it was just good defense by Stanislov which made him look bad.
Stanislov catches Lermontov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stanislov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stanislov tries to bum rush Lermontov with a series of wild strikes but Lermontov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lermontov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stanislov pinned against the cage. Stanislov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lermontov ducks under a wild hook from Stanislov.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stanislov.
Lermontov shoots in but Stanislov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vladdy Stanislov is winning the standup battle so far.
Stanislov misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov moves out of range of the strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stanislov.
Lermontov fails with the takedown.
Stanislov lands a glancing blow to the side of Lermontov's head.
Stanislov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lermontov. Lermontov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stanislov misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanislov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lermontov shoots in for a takedown but Stanislov shows good takedown defense.
Lermontov doesn't manage to clinch there - Stanislov circles away.
Lermontov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stanislov.
Stanislov throws a hook but Lermontov blocks it.
Stanislov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stanislov misses the shot to the body.
Stanislov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stanislov misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladdy Stanislov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stanislov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladdy Stanislov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romanov's entrance music is Greatest song ever made. A fine choice. Smith has chosen Give it Away as his entrance music. Austin Smith has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sergei Romanov's chin.
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sergei Romanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Austin Smith!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romanov is looking to clinch.
Romanov clinches.
Romanov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Romanov lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Romanov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Romanov tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Romanov lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Romanov, against the cage.
Smith is working for takedown but Romanov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Romanov lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Austin Smith has been cut.
Romanov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sergei Romanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Smith.
Knees in the clinch landing for Romanov.
Smith blocks the elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Romanov.
Romanov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Romanov lands a damaging elbow.
That has opened up Austin Smith's cut even more.
Romanov throws an elbow but it misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Romanov.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Romanov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov throws an elbow but it misses.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Romanov.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Romanov smiles and moves away.
Romanov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Romanov tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Romanov to the ground. Romanov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Romanov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Romanov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Romanov tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Romanov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Romanov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Romanov is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith thuds a left hand into Romanov's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanov moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Romanov tries to clinch up.
Romanov tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith swings for the body but Romanov moves out of range.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Smith wants to control from the top but Romanov keeps moving.
Romanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith postures up.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith drops back, looking for a kneebar! Romanov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Romanov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Romanov!
Smith is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Romanov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Smith won't allow Romanov to pass to mount.
Smith gets full guard.
Smith wants to sweep here but Romanov controlling him for the moment.
Romanov trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Romanov's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Romanov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Romanov's guard.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Romanov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Romanov's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Austin Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Austin Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Romanov.
Romanov tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Romanov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Romanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Romanov wants to clinch.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Romanov tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Romanov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Romanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Romanov.
Romanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Romanov tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith scores a takedown into full mount!
Romanov wants to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Smith trying to control but Romanov is having none of it.
Smith jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Romanov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Romanov keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Romanov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith throws an elbow but Romanov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Romanov tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
Smith wants to control but Romanov is keeping him busy.
Smith tries to advance to mount but Romanov denies him.
Romanov is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Smith tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith staying calm.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Romanov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Romanov is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Romanov wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith throws a head kick but Romanov moves out of range.
Smith shoots in but Romanov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Romanov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
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.
Romanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Austin Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Romanov tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Romanov wants to clinch.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Romanov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sergei Romanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Smith.
Romanov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Romanov, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Romanov against the cage but Romanov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sergei Romanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Romanov takes the fight into the clinch.
Romanov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Austin Smith's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Romanov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Romanov tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Romanov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Romanov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Romanov tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Romanov moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Romanov tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Romanov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sergei Romanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Smith.
Romanov has managed to clinch.
Smith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Romanov stalling in the clinch.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Romanov walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smith tries for a takedown but Romanov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Romanov is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Romanov moves out of range easily.
Romanov tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Romanov tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Romanov moves into the clinch successfully.
Romanov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smith jumps guard but Romanov stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Romanov lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
Romanov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smith has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Romanov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Smith struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanov trying to control the action but Smith just sinks the hooks in.
Romanov is keeping busy.
Smith keeps control of the position as Romanov tries to break free.
Romanov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Romanov wants to control his opponent's hands but Smith gets his hands free.
Smith is trying to control but Romanov is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Smith with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Smith trying to control but Romanov is having none of it.
Sergei Romanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is going olschool here, as he tries to force Romanov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Romanov shrugs it off.
Smith wants to control the pace but Romanov is squirming around nicely.
Austin Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Romanov tries to hold on but Smith postures up.
Romanov is working to get back to half guard.
Smith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Romanov tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Smith sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Romanov can't escape the position.
Smith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Despite being in the dominant position, Austin Smith just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Romanov is looking to land body kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Austin Smith.
I've got Smith 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Austin Smith!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Erik Badass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pertti Sparraaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Erik Badass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pertti Sparraaja!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparraaja shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Sparraaja goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Badass turns into him and now he's in Sparraaja's guard.
Sparraaja looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sparraaja had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Badass is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Sparraaja Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Badass's back instead.
You can see the frustration on Badass's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sparraaja is landing with strikes from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Badass looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Sparraaja loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Badass hold on?
Sparraaja looking to break Badass's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Badass remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sparraaja will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Sparraaja is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Badass defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badass rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sparraaja is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Badass defends it well.
Sparraaja looks gassed!
Badass is looking to improve his position.
Badass has hold of Sparraaja's hands but Sparraaja slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Badass pushes Sparraaja off looking to stand but Sparraaja dives back in and keeps control.
Badass makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Badass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Badass keeping full guard, as Sparraaja tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sparraaja stands and throws Badass's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sparraaja stands up and beckons Badass to his feet.
Jab by Badass.
Badass throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sparraaja looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Badass keeping full guard, as Sparraaja tries to pass.
Badass is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sparraaja is controlling him.
Sparraaja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sparraaja prevents Badass from getting back to his feet.
Sparraaja looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badass pushes Sparraaja off and gets back to his feet.
Sparraaja shoots in but no luck this time.
Sparraaja shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Badass as he avoids it easily.
Badass fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sparraaja.
A head kick lands from Badass that sends Sparraaja to the canvas. Sparraaja tries to scramble back to his feet but Badass brings him back down into side control.
It looks like Pertti Sparraaja has been cut.
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!
Badass decides to stand back up. Badass steps back and let's Sparraaja get back to his feet.
Sparraaja takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Badass drops Sparraaja with a big left hand! Sparraaja is injured, injured bad! Badass jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erik Badass!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nate Marquardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Shardlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Marquardt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Shardlow!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shardlow scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shardlow tries to clinch up but Marquardt circles away and keeps his distance.
Marquardt closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shardlow to the mat! Shardlow manages to get full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shardlow can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shardlow trying to control the position.
Marquardt slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Shardlow wants to get back to his feet but Marquardt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Marquardt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marquardt seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Shardlow seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Shardlow looking for a sweep. Not yet Shardlow, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marquardt throws and elbow that misses. Shardlow uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Marquardt's guard. Nice move by Shardlow!
Shardlow wants to control from the top but Marquardt keeps moving.
Marquardt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marquardt is pulling down on Shardlow's head to control his posture.
Marquardt throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Marquardt trying to keep a closed guard but Shardlow is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marquardt throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Marquardt.
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.
Marquardt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marquardt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shardlow's sensitive parts.
Shardlow misses with a body kick.
Shardlow lands with a slapping head kick.
Shardlow misses with a leg kick
and Marquardt counters with a shoot takedown. Shardlow fights it but they end up in guard.
Marquardt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shardlow is keeping the position for now.
Marquardt is fighting to break Shardlow's control of his arms but Shardlow is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Marquardt trying to control the position from guard on top but Shardlow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shardlow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shardlow keeping moving, preventing Marquardt from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shardlow looking for a sweep. Not yet Shardlow, not yet.
Shardlow doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Marquardt is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Marquardt lands with a slapping head kick.
Marquardt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shardlow misses with a body kick.
Shardlow blocks a head kick by Marquardt.
Marquardt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shardlow misses with a hook. Marquardt ducked under it nicely.
Shardlow takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marquardt misses with a low kick.
Steve Shardlow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shardlow will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Both fighters circling a little - Marquardt finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Marquardt shoots in and bounces Shardlow off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Marquardt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marquardt seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Marquardt won't allow Shardlow to sweep him here.
Marquardt wants to control from the top but Shardlow keeps moving.
Marquardt pushing down on Shardlow's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Marquardt dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Shardlow tries to clinch up but Marquardt circles away and keeps his distance.
Shardlow avoids the head kick by Marquardt.
Shardlow throws a sloppy head kick and Marquardt moves out of range easily.
Shardlow moves in looking to clinch but Marquardt pushes him off.
Shardlow closes the distance but Marquardt moves to the side
and Marquardt counters with an outside leg kick.
Shardlow throws a sloppy head kick and Marquardt moves out of range easily.
Marquardt tries a head kick but it misses.
Marquardt throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Shardlow counters with a nice kick to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marquardt.
Marquardt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shardlow is looking to clinch but Marquardt is avoiding it.
Shardlow tries to clinch but Marquardt is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Shardlow misses
and Marquardt counters with a nice body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Shardlow. No joy for Marquardt on that attempt.
Marquardt lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shardlow is breathing heavily.
Shardlow misses with a head kick.
Shardlow stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marquardt.
Marquardt throws a head kick that half lands.
Nate Marquardt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marquardt thows a body kick. Shardlow tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Marquardt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shardlow as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Marquardt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Marquardt - that will leave a mark!
Nice body kick there by Marquardt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marquardt.
Marquardt lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nate Marquardt is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marquardt fails with the takedown.
Steve Shardlow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shardlow blocks a head kick by Marquardt.
Shardlow stuffs the takedown attempt from Marquardt. Marquardt gets slowly back to his feet.
Shardlow misses with a kick to the body
and Marquardt counters with a shoot takedown. Shardlow fights it but they end up in guard.
Marquardt slips nicely into half guard.
Marquardt is trying to work for a kimura but Shardlow is defending well.
Marquardt controlling the pace.
Marquardt has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shardlow blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marquardt.
Shardlow slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Marquardt works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Marquardt passes to full mount!
Marquardt misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Marquardt scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Shardlow keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shardlow regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Marquardt in particular looking to stall.
Shardlow is not content to let Marquardt control the position.
Nate Marquardt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marquardt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Marquardt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marquardt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Marquardt dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Shardlow misses with a head kick.
Marquardt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marquardt swats away the attempt to clinch by Shardlow.
Shardlow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marquardt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shardlow pinned against the cage. Shardlow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shardlow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shardlow has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Marquardt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marquardt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shardlow can pounce on him.
Marquardt throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shardlow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marquardt is looking to slow Shardlow down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from Marquardt.
Marquardt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shardlow looks to land a right hand but Marquardt moved out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shardlow checks a leg kick.
Marquardt takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Marquardt tries for a takedown but Shardlow circles away easily
and Shardlow counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shardlow.
Marquardt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marquardt is trying to break free.
Steve Shardlow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Shardlow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shardlow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marquardt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shardlow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shardlow misses with a kick to the body
and Marquardt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Marquardt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shardlow.
Marquardt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shardlow makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Marquardt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marquardt shoots in but no luck this time.
A low kick from Shardlow is predictable there
and Marquardt counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Shardlow is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Shardlow tries to clinch up but Marquardt circles away and keeps his distance.
Marquardt tries a head kick but it misses.
Shardlow shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marquardt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shardlow's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shardlow tries a head kick but it misses.
Marquardt throws a sloppy head kick
and Shardlow counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shardlow takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marquardt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Marquardt takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Marquardt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marquardt fails with the takedown.
Shardlow looks to throw a body kick
and Marquardt counters with a low kick, right behind Shardlow 's knee.
Shardlow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marquardt checks a leg kick.
Marquardt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Marquardt misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marquardt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marquardt shoots in and bounces Shardlow off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Marquardt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nate Marquardt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marquardt thows a big elbow that misses.
Marquardt has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shardlow keeping moving, preventing Marquardt from controlling successfully.
Marquardt throwing strikes from guard but Shardlow blocks nicely.
Marquardt forces his way into half guard.
Shardlow is staying active underneath Marquardt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Marquardt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marquardt, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Marquardt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregard GracieHunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Soikkeli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). GracieHunter comes to the cage accompanied by You're the best around. Soikkeli comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Capleton - Liberation Time kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Pekka Soikkeli has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gregard GracieHunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pekka Soikkeli!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
GracieHunter connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Soikkeli to the floor! GracieHunter dives in looking for the finish!
Soikkeli is rocked!
It looks like Pekka Soikkeli has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
GracieHunter is looking for a kimura but Soikkeli is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for GracieHunter to get the leverage.
Soikkeli is still in real trouble! Can GracieHunter finish him?
Soikkeli trying to hold on to GracieHunter's head to control him but GracieHunter postures up.
Soikkeli seems to have recovered his senses.
GracieHunter wants to take a breather but Soikkeli is having none of it.
GracieHunter sitting and controlling from the half guard.
GracieHunter seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soikkeli is defending against the submission attempts here by GracieHunter.
Soikkeli is holding on to half guard well.
Soikkeli with the active half guard here but GracieHunter passes nicely into side control.
GracieHunter wants to control but Soikkeli is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soikkeli explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
GracieHunter shoots in and bounces Soikkeli off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
GracieHunter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Soikkeli works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
GracieHunter pushing down on Soikkeli's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
GracieHunter prevents Soikkeli from improving his position.
GracieHunter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. GracieHunter lands a nice short elbow.
GracieHunter controlling the action here.
GracieHunter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
GracieHunter trying to control the action but Soikkeli is working from the bottom.
Soikkeli has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. GracieHunter is working away from the top position though.
Soikkeli is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but GracieHunter pulls his head out easily.
Soikkeli trying to get back to full guard but GracieHunter takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Soikkeli looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soikkeli is squirming around, avoiding GracieHunter's attempts to control the action.
GracieHunter working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Soikkeli is trying to escape the mount.
GracieHunter lands a big elbow.
GracieHunter landing shots from mount.
GracieHunter is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Soikkeli is surviving well by controlling GracieHunter's body position as best he can.
GracieHunter looking to control but Soikkeli is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
GracieHunter avoids the attempt from Soikkeli to control.
Soikkeli is trying to reverse the position but instead GracieHunter has taken his back - oops!
GracieHunter is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Soikkeli is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gregard GracieHunter!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CoCo Ware (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crowe kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mustasch - Bring Me Everyone. 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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217 lbs
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raymond Crowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, CoCo Ware!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ware walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
CoCo Ware seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ware throws a head kick but Crowe moves out of range.
Ware throws the left hand but Crowe avoids the punch easily.
Ware jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crowe lands a slapping body shot.
Crowe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Crowe slips a jab from Ware.
Crowe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ware stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Crowe lands an overhand right.
Ware drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ware jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ware takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ware misses with a head kick.
Crowe thuds his right hand into Ware's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Crowe lands with a hook. Ware tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like CoCo Ware has been cut.
Crowe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ware looks to land a left hand but Crowe moved out of range nicely.
Ware looks gassed!
Crowe lands with a right hand.
Crowe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Crowe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ware.
Crowe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowe scores with a shot to the body.
A jab-cross combination lands for Crowe and sends Ware crashing to the mat! Crowe follows him down to the mat - Ware regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Ware is rocked!
That has opened up CoCo Ware's cut even more.
Crowe stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Ware to get to his feet.
Ware is still on wobbly legs! Can Crowe finish him?
Crowe cracks Ware with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ware seems to have recovered his senses.
Crowe scores with a jab to the head.
Crowe lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crowe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Crowe rushes Ware with punches - Ware moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Ware goes down! Crowe follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raymond Crowe!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Horst Linkke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roller Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Linkke's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Anamanaguchi - Helix Nebula. Gracie has chosen Yes as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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214 lbs
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Horst Linkke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roller Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Linkke is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Linkke circles away and we're back to standing.
Roller Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Linkke as Gracie shoots in.
Horst Linkke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roller Gracie.
Linkke drops his shoulder and cracks Gracie with a huge uppercut! Gracie goes down! Can Linkke finish him?
It looks like Roller Gracie has been cut.
Linkke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Linkke is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Linkke has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Linkke gets to his feet - Gracie follows without any prompting.
Linkke throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Linkke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie walks straight into a right hand from Linkke - that's dropped him! Linkke jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Gracie from any more punishment! Gracie complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Horst Linkke!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Ivey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joseph Douglas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil Ivey!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Douglas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ivey catches Douglas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Joseph Douglas has been cut.
Ivey lands with a straight right. Douglas didn't see that one coming.
Ivey stuffs the takedown attempt from Douglas. Douglas gets slowly back to his feet.
Douglas is looking to slow Ivey down with leg kicks.
Ivey fails to land with a series of punches.
Douglas throws a nice head kick!
Douglas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Ivey misses.
Ivey looks to land a left hand but Douglas moved out of range nicely.
Douglas throws a head kick that misses.
Douglas lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Douglas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Douglas throws a head kick that Ivey semi-blocks.
Ivey is rocked!
A slapping body kick lands there for Douglas.
Ivey is still on wobbly legs! Can Douglas finish him?
Douglas slips a straight right by Ivey.
Ivey seems to have recovered his senses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Douglas!
Douglas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ivey misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Ivey.
Ivey lands a lovely overhand right.
Douglas misses with a kick to the body.
Douglas thumps Ivey with a low kick.
Douglas moves out of range of the strikes.
Douglas misses with an uppercut.
Douglas blocks a jab.
Douglas throws a leg kick but Ivey checks it.
Ivey throws a hook but Douglas blocks it.
Douglas throws a head kick but Ivey moves out of range.
Douglas tries a head kick but it misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Douglas!
Douglas wants to clinch up but Ivey keeps it at a distance.
A head kick from Douglas lands but Ivey takes it in his stride.
Douglas missing with a left hand there. Ivey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Douglas throws a head kick but Ivey moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ivey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ivey blocks a head kick by Douglas.
Danga de danga de dang - Ivey scores with a four punch combination!
Ivey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Douglas misses with a head kick.
Ivey misses with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Ivey.
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!
Ivey lands a nice hook to Douglas's body. Douglas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Douglas tries a head kick but it misses.
Douglas throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ivey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ivey moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ivey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas misses with a head kick.
Ivey looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Douglas manages to get to full guard.
Ivey looks gassed!
Douglas manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ivey is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas trying to control but Ivey is having none of it.
Ivey tries to lock up and control but Douglas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ivey keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Douglas tries to control but Ivey wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Douglas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Douglas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ivey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ivey missing with a left hand there. Douglas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ivey takes a swing at Douglas's ribcage but misses.
Ivey looks to land a left hand but Douglas moved out of range nicely.
Douglas swings for the body but Ivey moves out of range.
Douglas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Douglas.
Douglas shoots for a double leg takedown but Ivey sprawls well. He's pushed Douglas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Douglas throws a body punch but Ivey moves out of range.
Ivey throws the left hand but Douglas avoids the punch easily.
Ivey throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivey has a takedown stuffed.
Ivey thuds a left hand into Douglas's body.
Joseph Douglas is winning the standup battle so far.
Ivey misses the shot to the body.
Ivey scores with a hook.
A big right from Ivey misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Douglas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ivey waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Douglas.
Ivey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ivey shoots in for a takedown but Douglas shows good takedown defense.
Douglas throws a head kick that half lands.
Ivey keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Douglas fails to land the takedown.
A head kick from Douglas lands but Ivey takes it in his stride.
Ivey lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big left from Douglas misses.
Douglas tries a head kick but it misses.
Ivey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ivey looks to throw the jab but Douglas is out of range.
A big left from Ivey misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivey throws a big shot that misses.
Ivey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Douglas.
Douglas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Joseph Douglas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Ivey.
Douglas throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Ivey stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Douglas follows into mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivey wants to control but Douglas is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivey working to try and regain half guard.
Douglas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Douglas trying to control but Ivey is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ivey can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivey tries to hold on but Douglas pushes him away.
Ivey is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ivey is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Douglas controlling from the full mount.
Ivey tries to hold on but Douglas postures up.
Ivey might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Douglas kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Douglas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Douglas's cut.
That's time! Douglas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ivey looks for a takedown but Douglas sprawls well.
Ivey misses with an uppercut. Douglas saw that one coming.
Douglas throws out a loose jab but Ivey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ivey throws the left hand but Douglas avoids the punch easily.
Ivey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Douglas throws a head kick that misses.
Douglas throws a head kick that misses.
Ivey 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.
Good leg kick by Douglas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Douglas cracks the inside of Ivey's front leg.
Douglas tries a head kick but it misses.
Ivey misses with a straight left.
Douglas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Douglas scores with a head kick.
Douglas wants to land a leg kick but Ivey is out of range.
Douglas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Douglas pinned against the cage. Douglas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Douglas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Horrible takedown by Douglas or perhaps it was just good defense by Ivey which made him look bad.
A nice leg kick lands there from Douglas.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Douglas, right into the meat.
Ivey stalks Douglas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Douglas's face. Douglas staggers backwards, shaken.
Ivey throws a looping overhand right but Douglas ducks down to avoid it.
Ivey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ivey shoots in looking for a takedown. Douglas tries to sprawl out of it but Ivey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Douglas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Joseph Douglas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Ivey.
Ivey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Douglas thumps Ivey with a low kick.
Douglas throws a leg kick which misses Ivey's front leg but catches the back leg as Ivey tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivey throws a hook but Douglas avoids it easily.
Douglas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ivey was well out of range. Poor timing from Douglas.
Ivey misses with a straight right.
Ivey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Douglas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Douglas throws a head kick but Ivey moves out of range.
Douglas swings for the body but Ivey moves out of range.
Douglas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Douglas's corner calls for a 1-2. Douglas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ivey goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Douglas throws a right hand that Ivey ducks under and follows up with a left that Ivey also avoids with ease.
Douglas connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Douglas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ivey.
Douglas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Douglas throws a head kick that Ivey semi-blocks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ivey. That did some damage!
Ivey looks to land a right hand but Douglas moved out of range.
Douglas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Douglas clobbers Ivey with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Douglas misses with a hook. Ivey ducked under it nicely.
Douglas throws a front kick aimed at Ivey's knee but Ivey avoids it well.
Ivey tries to bum rush Douglas with a series of wild strikes but Douglas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Douglas throws a sloppy head kick and Ivey moves out of range easily.
Phil Ivey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joseph Douglas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ivey lands an overhand right.
Douglas dodges the punch combination from Ivey.
Douglas tries to clinch up but Ivey circles away and keeps his distance.
Ivey fails with the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Douglas or perhaps it was just good defense by Ivey which made him look bad.
Joseph Douglas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas looks to land a left hand but Ivey moved out of range nicely.
Ivey misses with a two punch combination.
Ivey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ivey avoids the head kick by Douglas.
Ivey jabs Douglas right on the nose. Douglas blinks but takes it well.
Ivey's corner calls for a 1-2. Ivey obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Douglas throws a head kick that half lands.
Douglas throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ivey's head.
Ivey moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ivey's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Douglas walks into a straight right hand from Ivey.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ivey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Douglas misses with a hook.
Ivey misses the jab.
Ivey throws a looping overhand right but Douglas ducks down to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Douglas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Douglas, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Douglas!
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