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BAC 97 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Petrenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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160 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power |
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dmitry Petrenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damien Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrenko throws a leg kick but Gracie moved away.
Damien Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Petrenko's waist but Petrenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Gracie tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Petrenko counters with an inside leg kick.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Petrenko, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Petrenko against the cage but Petrenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Petrenko feints and then cracks Gracie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gracie down.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Petrenko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dmitry Petrenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Petrenko.
Petrenko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gracie checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Petrenko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gracie looks gassed!
Gracie wants to clinch but Petrenko slips to the side
and Petrenko finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Petrenko. Petrenko obviously looking to wear him down.
Petrenko lands a big head kick that sends Gracie tumbling to the mat! Petrenko takes a step backwards and waves Gracie back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gracie is rocked!
It looks like Damien Gracie has been cut.
Petrenko thumps Gracie with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrenko feints and then cracks Gracie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gracie down.
Petrenko connects with a solid leg kick.
A good leg kick by Petrenko.
Gracie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Petrenko.
Gracie is trying desperately to land a takedown but Petrenko is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gracie.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Petrenko can pounce on him.
Petrenko misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrenko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Petrenko pushes Gracie away with a front kick.
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That kick from Petrenko tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrenko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Petrenko cracks the inside of Gracie's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Petrenko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Petrenko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gracie's calf.
Petrenko moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Petrenko counters with a thumping low kick.
A leg kick checked by Gracie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Petrenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damien Gracie's cut.
That's time! Petrenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Petrenko misses with a low kick.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Gracie might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Petrenko has got the better of the exchanges.
A nice leg kick lands there from Petrenko.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Petrenko.
Petrenko wants to slow Gracie down by chopping away at his legs.
Gracie tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrenko throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Petrenko.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Petrenko as he jumps to the side.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Petrenko.
Petrenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Petrenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dmitry Petrenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Dmitry Petrenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Gracie.
A chopping leg kick lands by Petrenko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gracie's sensitive parts.
Petrenko throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Petrenko. Petrenko obviously looking to wear him down.
Petrenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gracie avoids the head kick by Petrenko.
Petrenko tries a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
Petrenko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrenko moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Petrenko.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Petrenko.
Petrenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrenko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.
Petrenko throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Petrenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Damien Gracie's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Petrenko is looking to score with low kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Petrenko.
Petrenko feints and then cracks Gracie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gracie down.
Petrenko misses with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Petrenko misses.
Damien Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie walks forward, straight into a front kick from Petrenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Petrenko lands but Gracie takes it in his stride.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie avoids a kick to the body.
Gracie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Petrenko. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Petrenko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gracie checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Petrenko as he jumps to the side.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Petrenko counters with a thumping low kick.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Petrenko.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Petrenko's waist but Petrenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Dmitry Petrenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Gracie.
Petrenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gracie's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrenko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Petrenko throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie closes the distance looking to clinch
and Petrenko counters with a good low kick that Gracie was not able to check.
Petrenko connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Petrenko.
Petrenko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Petrenko.
Dmitry Petrenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petrenko misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A thudding body kick lands there by Petrenko!
Damien Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A good leg kick by Petrenko.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitry Petrenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Petrenko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:24
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:24
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitry Petrenko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Christian Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derrick Remming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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151 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christian Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derrick Remming!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Remming manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jacobs misses with a right hand
and Remming counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jacobs!
Remming sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Remming prevents Jacobs from getting the reversal.
Jacobs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Remming on the ground.
Remming has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jacobs's face.
Jacobs wants to control but Remming is having none of it.
Jacobs on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jacobs tries to get out of the position.
Remming controlling from mount.
Remming has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Remming scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Remming dominating with strikes here.
Remming cracks Jacobs with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derrick Remming!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Wanderlay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grosse Face A Claque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). A Claque has chosen Links 2,3,4 by Rammstein as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jose Wanderlay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grosse Face A Claque!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wanderlay misses with a head kick.
Wanderlay blocks a head kick by A Claque.
A Claque gets a clinch.
Wanderlay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Wanderlay as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from A Claque fails to land.
A Claque misses with a knee to the head.
A Claque tries for a takedown. No joy.
A Claque changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wanderlay fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That kick from Wanderlay tenderised A Claque's leg. A Claque is trying to keep his angry face on.
A Claque throws a wild body kick that Wanderlay sees coming a mile off.
A Claque fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wanderlay tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grosse Face A Claque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A Claque throws a right hand that Wanderlay ducks under and follows up with a left that Wanderlay also avoids with ease.
Wanderlay scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A Claque tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wanderlay sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten A Claque somewhat.
Jose Wanderlay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grosse Face A Claque.
A Claque tries to clinch up
and Wanderlay counters with a low kick, right behind A Claque 's knee.
A Claque tries to clinch but Wanderlay moves out of range.
A Claque takes the fight into the clinch.
Wanderlay keeps control of A Claque as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wanderlay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wanderlay connects with a leg kick. A Claque looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A Claque misses with a takedown
and Wanderlay counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A Claque looks gassed!
Wanderlay connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wanderlay. That's going to slow A Claque down.
Wanderlay delivers a nice body kick.
Wanderlay scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wanderlay connects with a high kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wanderlay fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt A Claque.
Wanderlay connects with an inside leg kick.
A Claque takes a kick to the side of the head.
A Claque is rocked!
Wanderlay scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A Claque is still on wobbly legs! Can Wanderlay finish him?
Wanderlay throws a leg kick which misses A Claque's front leg but catches the back leg as A Claque tries to avoid it.
A Claque seems to have recovered his senses.
Wanderlay fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and A Claque has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wanderlay connects with an inside leg kick.
Wanderlay lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A Claque avoids the head kick by Wanderlay.
Wanderlay fakes the leg kick and cracks A Claque in the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wanderlay.
Jose Wanderlay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wanderlay throws a head kick that half lands.
Wanderlay throws a quick inside leg kick.
A Claque on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A Claque takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wanderlay lands a head kick. A Claque smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A Claque has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wanderlay.
Wanderlay scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wanderlay feints and then cracks A Claque's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow A Claque down.
Wanderlay scores with a spinning back kick!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wanderlay, right into the meat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wanderlay. That's going to slow A Claque down.
An inside leg kick lands from Wanderlay.
A Claque tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good leg kick by Wanderlay there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A Claque's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wanderlay lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wanderlay turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wanderlay throws a quick head kick that skims the top of A Claque's head.
Wanderlay scores with a head kick. A Claque tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wanderlay plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wanderlay thows a body kick. A Claque tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wanderlay lands a big head kick that sends A Claque to the canvas! Wanderlay follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Wanderlay!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brad Bombada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raymond Duvernay (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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175 lbs
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175 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brad Bombada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raymond Duvernay!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bombada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duvernay.
Bombada circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bombada counters with a right hand to the body.
Donk. Bombada catches Duvernay right on the button with a cross.
Bombada lands a left and a right that send Duvernay crashing to the mat, dazed. Bombada thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Raymond Duvernay has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duvernay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bombada misses with a shot to the body
and Duvernay counters with a head kick that drops Bombada to the mat! Bombada scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Bombada cracks Duvernay with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Duvernay looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bombada finish him?
Duvernay is rocked!
Duvernay drops his hands for a split second and Bombada immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Duvernay face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Bombada follows up with a right hand that knocks Duvernay into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brad Bombada!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Itachi Uchiha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Belgian Maniac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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155 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Itachi Uchiha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Belgian Maniac!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uchiha wants to clinch but Maniac slips to the side
and Maniac connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Uchiha closes the distance looking to clinch
and Maniac counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A punch combination from Maniac misses.
Uchiha checks a leg kick.
Maniac misses with a head kick.
Uchiha takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice body kick there by Maniac.
Uchiha paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maniac attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Maniac throws a lazy head kick
and Uchiha counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uchiha prevents a body shot from Maniac.
A body shot lands from Maniac.
A head punch on the inside from Maniac fails to land.
Maniac tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uchiha's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maniac.
Maniac can't get the takedown.
Maniac looking to stall.
Maniac dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Maniac tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uchiha's elbow.
Uchiha prevents a body shot from Maniac.
Uchiha lands a shot to the body.
Maniac works on Uchiha's body with a couple of short punches.
Uchiha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maniac tries to throw a body punch but Uchiha avoids it by throwing Maniac back against the cage.
Maniac has Uchiha pushed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Maniac's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maniac drops down looking for an ankle pick but Uchiha pulls his leg out and moves away.
Uchiha closes the distance looking to clinch
and Maniac counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Uchiha looks to clinch
and Maniac counters with a single leg into guard. Uchiha didn't expect that.
Uchiha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maniac is one step ahead there.
Maniac drops back looking for a leg! Uchiha is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Uchiha manages to kick Maniac off! Maniac jumps back into Uchiha's guard.
Uchiha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maniac is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maniac wants to control from the top but Uchiha keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maniac stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Uchiha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Uchiha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maniac looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Maniac throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Uchiha looking for a sweep. Not yet Uchiha, not yet.
Maniac throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maniac wants to control from the top but Uchiha keeps moving.
Maniac preventing the sweep.
Uchiha has control of Maniac's left arm, preventing Maniac from doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Maniac throws a sloppy head kick
and Uchiha counters with a stiff right hand.
Maniac shoots for a double leg takedown but Uchiha sprawls well. He's pushed Maniac's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Belgian Maniac dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Maniac lands a nice looking body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maniac.
Maniac throws a lazy head kick
and Uchiha holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Uchiha prevents Maniac from breaking the clinch.
Maniac trying to land knees to the body.
Maniac gets through Uchiha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Uchiha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maniac lands a shot to the body.
Maniac lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Uchiha working aggressively here.
Maniac pushes Uchiha back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maniac misses with a punch to the body.
Maniac stalling in the clinch but Uchiha improves position.
Uchiha prevents a body shot from Maniac.
Nice body punch from Maniac.
Uchiha prevents a body shot from Maniac.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maniac changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Uchiha fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Maniac thows a body kick. Uchiha tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Maniac gets tackled into the cage by Uchiha. Uchiha maintains the clinch.
Maniac misses with a punch to the body.
Uchiha prevents the takedown attempt.
Maniac misses with a punch to the body.
Maniac tries to break free but Uchiha pushes him back against the cage.
Maniac is trying to maintain a safe position but Uchiha gets an underhook and turns Maniac into the cage.
Maniac looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maniac lands with a light punch inside.
Maniac wants a takedown but no success here.
Itachi Uchiha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Belgian Maniac.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maniac tries for a takedown but Uchiha manages to get underhooks.
Maniac is breathing heavily.
Maniac misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Uchiha scores with a nice short uppercut.
It looks like Belgian Maniac has been cut.
Uchiha is leaning against Maniac and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Uchiha looking for a takedown.
Maniac is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Uchiha is keeping busy.
Maniac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Uchiha closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Maniac to the mat! Maniac manages to get full guard.
Uchiha tries to free his leg and advance position but Maniac is retaining full guard.
Uchiha trying to move into half guard but instead Maniac has managed to sweep!
Maniac looking to pass the guard.
Maniac trying to control but Uchiha is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uchiha trying to keep a closed guard but Maniac is proving a slippery customer.
Maniac is working Uchiha over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maniac is in close to Uchiha's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Maniac trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Uchiha looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Maniac is pushing down on Uchiha's leg trying to pass to half guard. Uchiha is fighting to maintain full guard but Maniac has managed to sneak the leg through.
Uchiha tries to roll over but Maniac keeps him under control.
Maniac seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Belgian Maniac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Belgian Maniac's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Maniac fails with the takedown
and Uchiha counters with a single leg into guard. Maniac didn't expect that.
Uchiha working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maniac's head.
Maniac is trying to keep Uchiha in close.
Maniac looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maniac trying to control the position.
Maniac looking for a guillotine here but Uchiha defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maniac trying to keep a closed guard but Uchiha is proving a slippery customer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Maniac is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Belgian Maniac wasn't active enough on the ground.
Uchiha darts in trying to clinch
and Maniac counters with a takedown into side control.
Maniac working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Uchiha struggling a bit here.
Maniac misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The strikes coming from Maniac are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Maniac working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maniac lands some shots froms side control.
Maniac tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Maniac scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Uchiha to see if he's OK.
Maniac lands a nice forearm strike.
Maniac creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Uchiha sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Uchiha is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uchiha takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
You can see the frustration on Uchiha's face as Maniac controls the position.
Uchiha manages to get back to half guard.
Maniac trying to control from Uchiha's half guard. Uchiha has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Uchiha avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Belgian Maniac is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maniac tries to free his leg and advance position but Uchiha is retaining full guard.
Uchiha keeping moving, preventing Maniac from controlling successfully.
Itachi Uchiha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uchiha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Belgian Maniac comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maniac 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Belgian Maniac!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pasquale Kasserman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Gatzby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gatzby's choice of entrance music: Gatsby's American Dream - Theatre. 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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24
270 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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278 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pasquale Kasserman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Gatzby!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasserman closes the distance and clinches.
Kasserman is looking to break free of the clinch but Gatzby has double underhooks.
Gatzby is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kasserman can't fight it off and eventually Gatzby manages to take the fight to the floor. Kasserman looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gatzby wants to control from the top but Kasserman keeps moving.
Gatzby stopping the sweep attempt from Kasserman.
Gatzby throws a big right hand that misses.
Gatzby stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kasserman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kasserman is trying to control the position but Gatzby postures up.
Kasserman wants to stand up but Gatzby is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatzby is looking to stand up but Kasserman won't let him.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kasserman misses with a leg kick
and Gatzby counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Kasserman is predictable there
and Gatzby counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gatzby wanted to stand there but Kasserman had control of the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gatzby's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gatzby tries to stand but Kasserman is controlling from the bottom.
Kasserman keeping full guard, as Gatzby tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatzby wants to control from the top but Kasserman keeps moving.
James Gatzby has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kasserman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kasserman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kasserman throws a poor cross that misses
and Gatzby counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gatzby looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Kasserman fails to land.
Gatzby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gatzby swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kasserman keeps the fight on the outside.
Gatzby tries to clinch there but Kasserman circles away.
Kasserman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gatzby counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasserman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A low kick from Kasserman misses
and Gatzby counters by clinching up.
Gatzby pulls guard.
Gatzby bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kasserman's guard.
Gatzby works over Kasserman with some ground and pound from guard.
Gatzby has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gatzby 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.
Gatzby trying to control but Kasserman is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gatzby controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. James Gatzby wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kasserman thows a leg kick but Gatzby checks it
and Gatzby counters with a stiff right hand.
Kasserman throws a poor cross that misses
and Gatzby counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kasserman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gatzby drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gatzby tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gatzby breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kasserman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gatzby counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kasserman wants to get back to his feet but Gatzby is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kasserman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kasserman has a closed guard, preventing Gatzby from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Gatzby dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kasserman throws a combination that misses
and Kasserman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pasquale Kasserman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gatzby throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kasserman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gatzby counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kasserman's guard now.
Gatzby tries to free his leg and advance position but Kasserman is retaining full guard.
Gatzby sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kasserman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gatzby is controlling him.
Gatzby throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kasserman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gatzby wants to control from the top but Kasserman keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by James Gatzby.
Kasserman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gatzby makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pasquale Kasserman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gatzby lands a jab to Kasserman's midsection.
Kasserman misses with a combination
and Gatzby counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A low kick from Kasserman is predictable there
and Gatzby counters by clinching up.
Gatzby lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gatzby is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kasserman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gatzby successfully pulls guard.
Gatzby is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gatzby is controlling the pace.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatzby decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Pasquale Kasserman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kasserman moves into the clinch successfully.
Kasserman misses with a body punch.
Gatzby tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gatzby pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kasserman throws a punch but it's blocked by Gatzby.
Kasserman misses with a punch on the inside.
Gatzby blocks an uppercut.
Kasserman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kasserman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gatzby takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kasserman misses with a leg kick
and Gatzby counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gatzby takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasserman lands with a left to the head.
It looks like James Gatzby has been cut.
Kasserman lands with a left to the head.
Gatzby tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kasserman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pasquale Kasserman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Gatzby.
Still in the clinch, Kasserman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gatzby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kasserman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gatzby jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kasserman walks away with a smile on his face. Gatzby gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kasserman throws a sloppy head kick
and Gatzby counters with a straight right hand.
Kasserman is looking to slow Gatzby down with leg kicks.
Kasserman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kasserman throws a shot to the body.
Kasserman misses with a combination
and Gatzby counters with a big head kick but Kasserman shrugs it off.
Kasserman rushes Gatzby and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatzby throws an elbow but it misses.
Kasserman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gatzby misses with a shot to the body
and Kasserman counters with a three punch combo that has Gatzby backing up. Gatzby nods at Kasserman to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kasserman throws a lazy body kick
and Gatzby counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gatzby.
Gatzby prevents Kasserman from getting back to his feet.
Kasserman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kasserman keeping moving, preventing Gatzby from controlling successfully.
James Gatzby has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James Gatzby has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kasserman misses with a leg kick
and Gatzby counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Kasserman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Gatzby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Gatzby's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for Kasserman.
Gatzby tries to close the distance and clinch but Kasserman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gatzby gets tackled into the cage by Kasserman. Kasserman maintains the clinch.
Gatzby jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kasserman walks away with a smile on his face. Gatzby gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kasserman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gatzby counters with a head kick. That will keep Kasserman thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Gatzby takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kasserman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gatzby counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kasserman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kasserman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gatzby is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatzby sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kasserman tries to stand but can't do so whilst Gatzby controls his leg.
Gatzby wants to improve his position but Kasserman is controlling well.
Kasserman is trying to control. Gatzby wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gatzby trying to control from the bottom.
Kasserman wants to pass the guard but Gatzby is defending well.
Gatzby trying to hold on to Kasserman's head to control him but Kasserman postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gatzby is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kasserman misses with a body shot
letting Gatzby counter with a right hand.
Kasserman misses with a leg kick
and Gatzby counters with a leg kick.
Kasserman misses with a double jab
and Gatzby counters with a takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Gatzby's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gatzby trying to control the action but Kasserman is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Gatzby stalls from top position.
Gatzby decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kasserman to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Kasserman is predictable there
and Gatzby counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gatzby looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kasserman wants to improve his position but Gatzby is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kasserman is trying to escape back to his feet but Gatzby uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Pasquale Kasserman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Gatzby is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Gatzby stands up.
Kasserman misses with a leg kick
and Gatzby counters by clinching up.
Gatzby changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kasserman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gatzby closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatzby breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kasserman misses with an uppercut
and Gatzby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kasserman misses the body punch
and Gatzby decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kasserman's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasserman keeping moving, preventing Gatzby from controlling successfully.
Kasserman is wriggling around but Gatzby manages to pass to half guard.
Kasserman is trying to stand back up but Gatzby is controlling him
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gatzby seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kasserman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gatzby pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Gatzby comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gatzby 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Gatzby!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladdy Stanislov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stanislov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Russian National Anthem. Vladdy Stanislov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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158 lbs
20 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reggie Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vladdy Stanislov!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanislov throws an off balance right hand
and Green counters with a slapping leg kick.
Stanislov throws a right hand that misses
and Green counters with a three punch combo that has Stanislov backing up. Stanislov nods at Green to acknowledge the strikes.
Green throws a sloppy body shot
and Stanislov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Reggie Green has been cut.
Stanislov throws a lazy uppercut
and Green counters with a nice uppercut.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stanislov.
Green keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Green motions for Stanislov to come forward. Green throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Green misses with a combination
and Stanislov counters with a nice uppercut.
Green will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stanislov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Green misses with an uppercut.
Green misses with a left hand
and Stanislov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stanislov throws a hook but Green avoids it easily.
Green throws a right hand that misses
and Stanislov counters with a nice uppercut.
Green throws a shot from downtown. Stanislov moves away and avoids it.
Stanislov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Green counters with a straight right hand.
Stanislov misses with a hook
and Green counters with a straight right hand.
Stanislov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Green counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green throws a nice looking combination but Stanislov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stanislov misses with a body shot
and Stanislov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stanislov needs to keep his hands up - Green had a free shot at his head there.
Green misses with a left hand
and Stanislov counters with a nice body shot.
Green swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stanislov counters with a stiff right hand.
Green is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stanislov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Green sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Green connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stanislov momentarily.
Green throws a poor cross that misses
and Stanislov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Green gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Stanislov counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Green is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stanislov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanislov misses with a right hand
and Green counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Green seems to have got his legs back now.
Stanislov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Green.
Green takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stanislov throws a right hand that misses
and Green counters with a good low kick that Stanislov was not able to check.
Green steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stanislov.
A swing and a miss from Stanislov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Green. That's going to slow Stanislov down.
Stanislov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Green sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanislov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Green misses with a body shot.
Green is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The fighters circling - Green throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stanislov misses the shot to the body.
Stanislov moves out of range as Green strikes.
Stanislov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Green keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stanislov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladdy Stanislov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reggie Green's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stanislov loads up on a big right hand but Green slips the punch.
Good leg kick by Green there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Green lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Green.
Green moves away from the strike by Stanislov.
Stanislov misses with a lunging right hand
and Green counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stanislov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Green's head.
Green tries to work over Stanislov's front leg with a kick but Stanislov checks it.
Stanislov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Green has time to react.
Reggie Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Green misses its intended target.
Green stuns Stanislov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green misses with a body shot.
Stanislov swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
Green rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stanislov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Green misses with a combination
and Stanislov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reggie Green's cut is getting worse.
Stanislov drops Green with a huge uppercut! Green drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Stanislov is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladdy Stanislov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lester Howell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reed is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Jean Baptiste Lully - Marche Royal. 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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25
217 lbs
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213 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lester Howell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oliver Reed!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reed lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Howell feints and then cracks Reed's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reed down.
Reed listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Howell connects with an inside leg kick.
Howell looks to throw a body kick
and Reed counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Howell looks for a takedown but Reed sprawls well.
A lazy body kick from Howell
and Howell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Howell takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reed wants it to stay on the feet.
Reed misses with a head kick.
Howell swings away with a body shot that misses
and Reed counters with a slapping leg kick.
Howell misses with a body punch
and Reed counters with a nice leg kick.
Oliver Reed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reed throws a lazy uppercut
and Howell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Oliver Reed has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Reed counters with a good low kick that Howell was not able to check.
Reed works the jab nicely.
Reed gets caught flat footed, as Howell shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Howell looking to sit in guard and control but Reed gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Reed won't allow Howell to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Oliver Reed.
Howell throws a leg kick
and Reed counters with a one-two to the body.
Howell throws a leg kick
and Reed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Howell throws a right hand that misses
letting Reed counter with a right hand.
Howell misses with a kick to the body
and Reed counters with a nice leg kick.
Reed is looking to land body kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Howell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oliver Reed will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oliver Reed's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Howell.
Howell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reed counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Howell misses
and Reed counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Howell misses
enabling Reed to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell throws a head kick that misses
enabling Reed to counter with a crisp jab.
Howell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed lands a head kick. Howell smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Reed looks to throw the jab but Howell is out of range.
Reed has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Reed fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Howell checks it well.
A lazy body kick from Howell
and Reed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Howell misses with a leg kick
and Reed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Howell throws a good cross that connects.
A low kick from Howell misses
and Reed counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howell looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Howell takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Reed looks like he's trying to stand up.
Reed blocking the ground and pound attempt from Howell.
Reed wants to control but Howell is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howell content to control rather than advance.
Howell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Howell wants to take a breather but Reed is having none of it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Reed scores with a nice head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Reed lands a jab-cross combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Howell.
Howell throws a lazy head kick
enabling Reed to counter with a crisp jab.
Howell throws a lazy head kick
letting Reed counter with a right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Howell. That's going to slow Reed down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Howell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Oliver Reed's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A chopping leg kick lands by Reed.
Howell misses with a lunging right hand
and Reed counters with a head kick. That will keep Howell thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Howell misses with a jab to the body
and Reed counters with an outside leg kick.
Lester Howell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howell misses with a hook
and Howell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reed defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Howell.
Howell throws a body punch but Reed moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Howell
and Reed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Howell thows a leg kick but Reed checks it
and Reed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reed throws an off balance right hand
and Howell counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Howell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Howell wants to pass to mount but Reed is defending the position.
Reed is staying active underneath Howell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Howell looks to land a strike but Reed avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Howell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Howell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Howell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Howell 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.
Howell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Howell slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reed controls Howell momentarily but Howell frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Oliver Reed was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Howell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reed was well out of range. Poor timing from Howell.
Howell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Howell misses with a body punch
and Reed counters with a nice leg kick.
Howell misses with a takedown
and Reed counters with a nice uppercut.
Howell misses with a leg kick
and Howell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Howell is predictable there
and Reed counters with a slapping leg kick.
Howell throws a leg kick
and Reed counters with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lester Howell.
I think Howell 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lester Howell!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jebediah Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Currie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stewart comes to the cage accompanied by Momma Said Knock You Out. Currie is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Helmet - Just Another Victim. David Currie told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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29
163 lbs
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163 lbs
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jebediah Stewart!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Currie!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Currie tries to close the distance and clinch but Stewart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stewart throws a head kick but Currie moves out of range.
Jebediah Stewart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stewart throws a body kick that misses.
Stewart gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Currie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Currie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stewart defends it nicely.
Currie looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart wants to sweep here but Currie controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Currie lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stewart is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Currie tries to free his leg and advance position but Stewart is retaining full guard.
Stewart looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Currie tries to free his leg and advance position but Stewart is retaining full guard.
Currie preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Currie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stewart wants to hit a switch here but Currie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Stewart there!
Stewart is trying to escape the mount.
Currie landing strikes from the mount and Stewart is in trouble!
Currie lands a nice shot to the head.
Stewart is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Currie goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Stewart turns into him and now he's in Currie's guard.
Stewart would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Currie keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully.
Currie lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stewart!
Stewart tries to reverse the position but Currie maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Currie dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Currie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stewart.
A big right from Stewart misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Currie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Currie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stewart was well out of range. Poor timing from Currie.
Stewart tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Currie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stewart sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Currie somewhat.
Currie misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A head kick by Stewart misses
and Currie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stewart looks to score with a jab to the body but Currie is just out of range.
Stewart throws a lazy head kick
and Currie counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stewart thows a leg kick but Currie checks it
and Currie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart lands with a nice body kick.
Stewart throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Currie counters with a nice body kick.
A head kick by Stewart misses
and Currie counters with a single leg into guard. Stewart didn't expect that.
Currie scoring with punches to the head and body.
Currie chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Currie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Currie slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stewart is looking to improve his position.
Currie working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Stewart's thigh. Stewart counters though and makes it back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Currie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Currie looks to score with a jab to the body but Stewart is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Currie shoots in looking for a takedown but Stewart manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Currie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart throws a right hand that misses
and Currie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Currie lands a head kick!
A lazy body kick from Stewart
and Currie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Currie tries for a takedown but Stewart sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stewart misses with the body kick
and Currie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart wants to sweep but no luck.
Currie tries to free his leg and advance position but Stewart is retaining full guard.
Stewart tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Currie trying to move into half guard but instead Stewart has managed to sweep!
Currie is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Stewart frees his head nicely. Oh but Currie has switched to an armbar! Stewart is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). David Currie! David Currie retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Orange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Negreanu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Negreanu's choice of entrance music: Ari Gold - Let's Hug It Out, BITCH. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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216 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Orange!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Negreanu!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orange scores with a hook.
Negreanu closes the distance but Orange moves to the side
and Orange counters with a big head kick but Negreanu shrugs it off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Orange. That's going to slow Negreanu down.
Jake Orange seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Negreanu misses.
A head kick misses from Orange.
Orange moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Negreanu closes the distance and clinches up with Orange, looking for a takedown. Negreanu pushes Orange against the cage but Orange circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orange throws a looping overhand right but Negreanu ducks down to avoid it.
Orange throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Negreanu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Orange stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Negreanu.
Orange keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orange throws a sloppy head kick and Negreanu moves out of range easily.
Orange thows a leg kick but Negreanu checks it
and Negreanu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orange tries to land a body kick
and Negreanu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Negreanu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Orange makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Orange.
Orange trying to control the position.
Negreanu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Orange's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Negreanu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orange is looking to sweep but instead, Negreanu has passed into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orange is pressing down on Negreanu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Orange keeping moving, preventing Negreanu from controlling successfully.
Orange trying to control the position here.
Negreanu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orange swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Negreanu advances to half guard.
Orange is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Orange is holding on to half guard well.
Negreanu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orange tries to roll over but Negreanu keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Daniel Negreanu will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Orange motions for Negreanu to come forward. Orange throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orange thuds his right hand into Negreanu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Orange misses with a left hand
and Negreanu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Orange misses with a wild body shot.
Orange throws a leg kick that is checked
and Negreanu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Jake Orange has been cut.
Orange keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Orange misses
and Negreanu counters with a leg kick.
Negreanu is looking to chop away at Orange's legs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Orange darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Orange thows a leg kick but Negreanu checks it
and Negreanu counters with a nice leg kick.
Negreanu cracks the inside of Orange's front leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Negreanu misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Negreanu swings for the body but Orange moves out of range.
Negreanu throws a low kick, looking for Orange's leg but Orange calmly moves out of range.
Jake Orange is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orange throws a leg kick that is checked
and Negreanu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Negreanu throws a strike but Orange avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Negreanu tries to free his leg and advance position but Orange is retaining full guard.
Negreanu trying to control but Orange is working from the bottom.
Negreanu decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Negreanu fails with a takedown attempt.
Negreanu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orange swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Negreanu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Orange paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Orange throws a leg kick
and Negreanu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Orange thinking.
Negreanu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A low kick from Orange is predictable there
and Negreanu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Negreanu closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Negreanu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jake Orange's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Orange moves out of range of the body kick.
Orange swings widly with a right hand
and Negreanu counters with a right hand to the body.
Negreanu blocks a jab.
Orange misses with a jab to the body
and Negreanu counters with a left to the body.
Negreanu connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Negreanu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Orange avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Negreanu lands a leg kick that knocks Orange off balance momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Negreanu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Negreanu wants to take a breather but Orange is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orange is positioning himself well to prevent Negreanu advancing to mount.
Negreanu is thwarting Orange's attempts to control the position.
Negreanu slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jake Orange.
Negreanu gets a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Negreanu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Orange is concentrating on defense, preventing Negreanu from advancing position.
Orange is trying to maintain the position but Negreanu is very close to passing his half guard.
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.
Negreanu is keen to just control but Orange is a slippery customer.
Negreanu content to control rather than advance.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Negreanu fails with the takedown
and Orange counters with a three punch combo that has Negreanu backing up. Negreanu nods at Orange to acknowledge the strikes.
Orange throws the left hand but Negreanu avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orange throws a sloppy head kick
and Negreanu counters with a low kick, right behind Orange 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Negreanu really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Orange's cut.
That's time! Orange's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Orange misses with a low kick as Negreanu jumps back.
Daniel Negreanu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Negreanu shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Orange manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Negreanu trying to control the position from guard on top but Orange is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Negreanu controlling from the top position.
Orange keeping moving, preventing Negreanu from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Negreanu is stalling in the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Daniel Negreanu was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Orange feints and then cracks Negreanu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Negreanu down.
Orange lands with a slapping head kick.
Negreanu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Orange rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orange jabs Negreanu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Negreanu avoids the body shot from Orange.
A low kick from Orange is predictable there
and Negreanu counters with a body kick.
Negreanu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Negreanu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Orange misses with a jab to the body
and Negreanu counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Orange!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Negreanu trying to control but Orange is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orange keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Orange that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Negreanu wants to control the pace but Orange is squirming around nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Negreanu there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Negreanu with shots to the head and body - Orange looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jake Orange's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Orange is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Orange is working hard here to advance position.
Daniel Negreanu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Orange tries to lock up and control but Negreanu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Orange is looking to improve his position but Negreanu isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BOOM! Negreanu connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Negreanu dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jake Orange's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Orange lands a jab to Negreanu's midsection.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jake Orange's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Daniel Negreanu!
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