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MFN 98: Wagner vs. Bearer PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Victor Resnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lasse Kongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Victor Resnov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lasse Kongo!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Resnov tries to work over Kongo's front leg with a kick but Kongo checks it.
Resnov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kongo jabs at Resnov's body.
Kongo is looking to land body kicks.
Nice shot lands for Kongo.
It looks like Victor Resnov has been cut.
Kongo lands with a straight right. Resnov didn't see that one coming.
Kongo closes the distance and pushes Resnov back into the cage.
Resnov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Resnov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kongo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kongo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kongo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Resnov is trying to pull guard but Kongo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kongo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kongo is trying to break free.
Kongo tries to break the clinch but Resnov is controlling the position.
Kongo managing to block the knees to the body from Resnov.
Resnov has Kongo pressed against the cage, preventing Kongo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Resnov prevents Kongo from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Resnov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Resnov tries to circle away but Kongo has him pinned against the cage.
Resnov breaks from the clinch.
Kongo lands with a nice body punch.
Kongo cracks Resnov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kongo thuds his right hand into Resnov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kongo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Resnov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kongo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kongo tries to bum rush Resnov with a series of wild strikes but Resnov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kongo blocks a head kick by Resnov.
Kongo gets tackled into the cage by Resnov. Resnov maintains the clinch.
Kongo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Resnov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kongo to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Resnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kongo wants to break free but Resnov has control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kongo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kongo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Resnov stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Resnov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kongo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kongo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kongo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kongo throws a nice looking combination but Resnov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kongo lands with an overhand left.
Resnov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Resnov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kongo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kongo tries to break the clinch but Resnov is controlling the position.
Kongo is trying to break free.
Resnov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kongo avoids it.
Kongo can't break the clinch.
Kongo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Resnov has him pressed against the cage.
Kongo is trying to break the clinch but Resnov is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Resnov misses with some punches.
Resnov tries to land knees in the clinch but Kongo avoids the damage to the body.
Resnov is trying to stall.
Resnov wants to get back to striking at distance but Kongo won't allow it.
Resnov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kongo.
Resnov tries to land a knee to the head but Kongo blocks with his arms.
Resnov misses with a punch to the body.
Resnov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kongo tries to pull guard but Resnov won't allow it.
Resnov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kongo throws a front kick aimed at Resnov's knee but Resnov avoids it well.
Resnov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kongo but Kongo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jab, jab by Kongo - just one landing.
Kongo slaps away a takedown attempt from Resnov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Kongo. Those never looked like landing.
Kongo shoots in and drives through. Resnov sprawls well.
Kongo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Resnov tries to bum rush Kongo with a series of wild strikes but Kongo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Resnov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Resnov is breathing heavily.
Resnov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kongo.
A punch combination from Resnov misses.
Kongo connects with a crisp jab.
Resnov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Resnov misses with an uppercut.
Resnov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kongo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Resnov lands a head kick. Kongo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lasse Kongo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Resnov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kongo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Victor Resnov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kongo connects with the punch.
Sloppy strikes from Resnov. Those never looked like landing.
A left lands for Resnov.
The crowd cheers as Kongo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Resnov doesn't seem phased though.
Lasse Kongo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Resnov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kongo finds it's way round the side to connect with Resnov's head.
Kongo misses with a two punch combination.
Kongo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Resnov at a distance.
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!
Resnov swings widly with a right hand
and Kongo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Resnov misses with a takedown attempt - Kongo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Resnov shoots in for a double leg but Kongo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kongo throws a sloppy head kick and Resnov moves out of range easily.
Kongo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kongo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Resnov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kongo!
Kongo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kongo looks for the body kick but Resnov saw that one coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kongo, as that shot connected.
Resnov walks into a straight right hand from Kongo.
Kongo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Resnov shoots in but Kongo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Resnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kongo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Resnov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kongo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Resnov. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Resnov dodges the punch combination from Kongo.
A punch combination from Resnov misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Resnov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kongo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kongo holding on.
Kongo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Resnov 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.
Resnov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kongo is trying to get back to half guard.
Resnov working away.
Resnov tries to stand but Kongo is controlling his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kongo is pushing Resnov's head away, looking to escape. Resnov manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Resnov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kongo tries to improve position but can't.
Resnov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Resnov working away.
Kongo tries to improve position but can't.
Kongo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kongo gets full guard.
Kongo is controlling Resnov's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kongo 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.
Kongo wants to stand but Resnov is controlling the position.
Resnov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Resnov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kongo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kongo is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Resnov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Resnov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Resnov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kongo after a bit of a struggle.
Kongo tries to score a body lock takedown but Resnov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kongo wants to get back to striking at distance but Resnov won't allow it.
Resnov has Kongo pressed against the cage, preventing Kongo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lasse Kongo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Victor Resnov'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. This is the final round!
Resnov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kongo slips under a jab from Resnov.
Kongo avoids the body shot from Resnov.
Resnov throws a head kick but Kongo moves out of range.
Kongo throws a good cross that connects.
Kongo cracks Resnov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Resnov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Resnov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Resnov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kongo was well out of range. Poor timing from Resnov.
Resnov misses with a body shot
and Kongo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Resnov throws a series of punches but Kongo avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Resnov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kongo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kongo moves into the clinch successfully.
Resnov tries to break free but Kongo pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Resnov fails to land.
Kongo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Resnov backwards.
Resnov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Resnov keeps control of Kongo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kongo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Resnov wants to break free but Kongo has control.
Resnov is trying to drag Kongo to the mat but Kongo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Resnov prevents Kongo from breaking the clinch.
Resnov is pressed up against the cage. Kongo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Resnov down to the mat. Resnov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kongo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Resnov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kongo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Resnov on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kongo slaps away a takedown attempt from Resnov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kongo scores with a jab to the head.
Kongo drives through and clinches with Resnov against the cage.
Kongo wants to break free but Resnov has control.
Kongo is trying to break the clinch but Resnov has him pressed against the cage.
Kongo is trying to break free.
Resnov breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Resnov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kongo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Resnov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Resnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kongo lands a jab-cross combination.
Kongo tried to score with a low kick but Resnov checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Resnov with that takedown attempt.
Resnov lands with an overhand left.
Kongo moves into the clinch successfully.
Resnov is trying to break free.
Kongo wants to break free but Resnov has control.
Resnov has Kongo pressed against the cage, preventing Kongo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Resnov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kongo's efforts to push away.
Lasse Kongo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kongo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Resnov wants a takedown.
Kongo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kongo wants a takedown.
Resnov manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Kongo with that takedown attempt.
Resnov sizes up Kongo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kongo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Resnov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Resnov tries to land a knee to the head but Kongo blocks with his arms.
Resnov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Resnov tries to break free but Kongo pushes him back against the cage.
Victor Resnov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Resnov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lasse Kongo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kongo 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lasse Kongo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Kenny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Erschov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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172 lbs
12 - 15 - 1 |
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22
180 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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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
12 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jackson Kenny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexei Erschov!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenny keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Erschov takes a swing at Kenny's ribcage but misses.
Kenny tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Erschov is able to avoid easily.
A left and a right from Kenny both land. Nice combination.
Erschov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kenny avoids it really well and circles away.
Kenny has closed the distance and engaged Erschov in a clinch.
Kenny lands a shoulder strike.
Kenny lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Erschov tries a knee to the head but Kenny blocks it.
Erschov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kenny has Erschov pressed against the cage.
Erschov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kenny is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Erschov misses with some punches.
Kenny slows down the pace here.
Kenny digs a right hand into Erschov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Erschov's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenny lands an elbow just above Erschov 's eye.
Erschov fails to pull guard.
Jackson Kenny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Erschov.
Erschov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kenny is keeping busy.
Kenny works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kenny keeps control of Erschov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Erschov tries to pull guard but Kenny holds him up against the cage and eventually Erschov drops back down to his feet.
Erschov jumps guard but Kenny turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kenny lands with a left to the head.
Erschov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kenny pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've been told by Kenny's head coaches at EUOLUCAO MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kenny displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kenny checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erschov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kenny counters by moving into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenny putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Erschov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kenny as Erschov tries to tie him up.
Kenny crunches a lovely knee into Erschov's ribcage.
Erschov tries for a takedown but Kenny manages to get underhooks.
Kenny landing knees to the head.
It looks like Alexei Erschov has been cut.
Erschov looks winded!
Kenny lands a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kenny as Erschov tries to tie him up.
Kenny breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Kenny.
Alexei Erschov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenny moves into the clinch.
Erschov working hard to break the clinch.
Kenny lands a hook to the side of the head.
Erschov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erschov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kenny working Erschov over with knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kenny - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kenny prevents Erschov from breaking the clinch.
Kenny landing knees to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Kenny.
Kenny escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Erschov throws a shot from downtown. Kenny moves away and avoids it.
Kenny avoids the head kick by Erschov.
Kenny throws a leg kick which misses Erschov's front leg but catches the back leg as Erschov tries to avoid it.
Kenny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenny slaps away a takedown attempt from Erschov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Erschov tries for a takedown but Kenny circles away easily
and Kenny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kenny ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Erschov forces Kenny back against the cage and clinches.
Erschov tries to stall but Kenny uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kenny connects with a knee to the head.
Kenny breaks the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Kenny.
Kenny checks a leg kick nicely.
Kenny blocks a head kick by Erschov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kenny throws a good cross that connects.
Erschov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kenny fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Erschov, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Kenny dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexei Erschov'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.
Kenny throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kenny tries to bum rush Erschov with a series of wild strikes but Erschov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Erschov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kenny sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Erschov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Erschov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kenny dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good work by Erschov as he checks the leg kick.
Erschov shoots in but no luck this time.
Erschov fails with the takedown
and Kenny counters with a thumping low kick.
Jackson Kenny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Erschov.
Kenny cracks Erschov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kenny is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Erschov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Erschov is breathing heavily.
Erschov misses with a head kick.
Erschov moves into the clinch.
Kenny landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenny content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jackson Kenny has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kenny stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kenny breaks the clinch.
Kenny scores with a nice head shot.
Jackson Kenny is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kenny lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kenny throws a chopping leg kick but Erschov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kenny is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Erschov can do to turn this around?
Erschov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Erschov misses with a double jab.
Kenny rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Erschov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Erschov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenny scores with a nice right hand.
Erschov is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kenny is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Erschov.
Kenny punishes Erschov's body with a nice straight punch.
Kenny lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Erschov backs up against the cage.
Kenny keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenny tries to bum rush Erschov with a series of wild strikes but Erschov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Erschov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A jab from Kenny finds it's way through Erschov's defenses.
Kenny has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kenny is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Erschov letting Kenny take a breather here.
Erschov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kenny keeps control of Erschov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Kenny.
Kenny's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kenny putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Erschov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenny using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Erschov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kenny pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kenny stalling the fight.
Erschov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kenny gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kenny.
The referee calls for Kenny to work.
Good body shot from Kenny.
Kenny scores with a hook to the body.
Kenny working Erschov over with knees to the body.
Kenny scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenny stalling in the clinch.
Kenny lands a nice shot to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kenny.
Kenny scores with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenny scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kenny scores with a knee to the head.
Erschov is rocked!
Kenny leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kenny scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kenny lands a good knee to the midsection. Erschov won't want to take too many of those.
Kenny lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Erschov backwards.
Kenny's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Erschov tries for a takedown but Kenny circles away easily
and Kenny counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kenny moves into the clinch.
A short right from Kenny on the inside.
Kenny lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Kenny dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexei Erschov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Erschov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kenny circles away.
Good work by Erschov as he checks the leg kick.
Erschov clinches up with Kenny and pushes him back against the cage.
Erschov has Kenny pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kenny manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Erschov is looking to break free of the clinch but Kenny has double underhooks.
Kenny lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Erschov.
Kenny works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kenny working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kenny cracks Erschov with a nice body shot.
Knees to the body from Kenny.
Kenny is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenny using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Erschov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kenny.
Kenny breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kenny's corner calls for a 1-2. Kenny obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kenny moves into the clinch.
Kenny lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Erschov is trying to drag Kenny to the mat but Kenny just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jackson Kenny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Erschov.
Still in the clinch, Kenny scores with a nice short uppercut.
Erschov is still on wobbly legs! Can Kenny finish him?
Kenny utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Erschov seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from Kenny.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kenny.
Kenny scores with a knee to the head.
Kenny connects with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erschov is trying to maintain a safe position but Kenny gets an underhook and turns Erschov into the cage.
Kenny is struggling to control the position.
Kenny pushes Erschov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kenny softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kenny softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kenny is pressed up against the cage. Erschov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kenny down to the mat. Kenny avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Erschov looks up at the clock. Bad move! Kenny lands a right hand from hell, dropping Erschov. Kenny pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Kenny!
A less than humble Jackson Kenny misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Walt Disney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Konovalov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Konovalov has chosen CJClip - No reason to live but we do it as his entrance music. 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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26
180 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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25
181 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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Dangerous knees
Very quick |
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Walt Disney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andrey Konovalov!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Disney gets a clinch.
Disney stalls.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Konovalov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Disney lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Konovalov lands a hook that snaps the head of Disney backwards.
Konovalov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Disney gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Konovalov tries to pull guard but Disney won't allow it.
Konovalov pulls guard.
Disney has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Konovalov has his foot on Disney's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Disney works his way back into a safe position though.
Konovalov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Konovalov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Disney is aware though and is defending well.
Konovalov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Konovalov working for a triangle but Disney defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Disney avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Konovalov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Disney is aware though and is defending well.
Konovalov looking for a guillotine here but Disney defends easily.
Konovalov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Disney is aware though and is defending well.
Disney is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konovalov has his foot on Disney's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Disney works his way back into a safe position though.
Konovalov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Disney defends it easily.
Disney slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Konovalov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Disney got a little sloppy there for a moment and Konovalov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Disney has managed to get both his arms back between Konovalov's legs - danger averted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Disney 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Disney pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Konovalov is keeping the position for now.
Konovalov is striking from the bottom but Disney uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Konovalov has a hand on Disney's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Disney takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Konovalov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Konovalov keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Disney looking to control and managing it successfully.
Konovalov is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Disney is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Konovalov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Disney's waist but Disney gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Konovalov off to one side.
Walt Disney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Konovalov.
Konovalov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Konovalov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Disney as he avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Konovalov gets tackled into the cage by Disney. Disney maintains the clinch.
Disney lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Disney trying to land knees to the body.
Disney misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Konovalov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Disney moves into the clinch successfully.
Disney tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Disney has a couple of punches blocked by Konovalov.
Disney gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Konovalov.
Disney makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Disney scores with a knee to the head.
Disney lands a left hand that snaps the head of Konovalov backwards.
Konovalov fails to pull guard.
Disney makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Konovalov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Konovalov.
Disney tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Disney scores with a knee to the head.
Konovalov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Walt Disney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Konovalov.
Konovalov avoiding damage as Disney throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Disney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Disney stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Disney misses with a punch on the inside.
Konovalov successfully pulls guard.
Konovalov looking for a guillotine here but Disney defends easily.
Konovalov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Disney defends it easily.
Konovalov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Konovalov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konovalov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Disney doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Disney manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Konovalov has his foot on Disney's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Disney works his way back into a safe position though.
Disney stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Disney connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Disney gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Konovalov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Konovalov taking a breather.
Konovalov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Konovalov blocking some punches.
Disney stops a takedown attempt from Konovalov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Disney has a couple of punches blocked by Konovalov.
Disney misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Disney fails to land.
Konovalov fails to pull guard.
Konovalov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Disney avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Disney is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Konovalov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Disney pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Konovalov is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Disney.
Still in the clinch, Disney scores with a nice short uppercut.
Disney is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Konovalov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Disney scores with a knee to the head.
Konovalov is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Disney creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Konovalov is still on wobbly legs! Can Disney finish him?
Disney lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Disney.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Disney avoiding damage.
Disney tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Disney dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konovalov tries to pull guard but Disney holds him up against the cage and eventually Konovalov drops back down to his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Disney.
Disney creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Konovalov's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Konovalov drops to his knees and Disney pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Walt Disney!
A victorious Walt Disney thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cael Shaughnessy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve River (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaughnessy comes to the cage accompanied by I Against I - Massive Attack & Mos Def. River has chosen Tom Petty - I Won't Back Down as his entrance music. Steve River is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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25
154 lbs
13 - 11 - 0 |
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23
160 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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Excellent MT
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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
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cael Shaughnessy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve River!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River just misses with a punch to the body.
River scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
River throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
River throws a push kick but Shaughnessy slaps the foot to one side.
River avoids the body shot from Shaughnessy.
River moves into the clinch.
Shaughnessy keeps control of River as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
River tries a knee to the head but Shaughnessy blocks it.
River has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shaughnessy working aggressively here.
Shaughnessy is trying to push River away but River has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shaughnessy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shaughnessy.
Shaughnessy lands a body shot.
A left and a right from River both land. Nice combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
River throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River moves away from the strike by Shaughnessy.
River takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shaughnessy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
Shaughnessy lands a nice shot to the body.
River moves away from the strike by Shaughnessy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaughnessy avoids the body shot from River.
Shaughnessy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent River stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shaughnessy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
River throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
River pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shaughnessy misses with an uppercut
enabling River to counter with a crisp jab.
Shaughnessy throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shaughnessy throws out the jab.
Shaughnessy throws a right and a left that River avoids nicely.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaughnessy throws a right and a left that River avoids nicely.
River connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shaughnessy momentarily.
A slow jab from Shaughnessy misses its intended target.
Shaughnessy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shaughnessy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shaughnessy slips a jab and a cross from River.
Shaughnessy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but River circles away quickly and effectively.
Shaughnessy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River scores with a three punch combo!
River throws a head kick but Shaughnessy moves out of range.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shaughnessy throws a body kick that misses.
Shaughnessy looks to land a combination but River avoids it well.
Shaughnessy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
River throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
River ducks under a wild hook from Shaughnessy.
River misses with a wild combination.
River closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
River throws an overhand right that lands on Shaughnessy's shoulder, as Shaughnessy tries to avoid the shot.
Shaughnessy throws an overhand right that lands on River's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shaughnessy.
River ducks under a wild hook from Shaughnessy.
River throws a right hand that Shaughnessy ducks under and follows up with a left that Shaughnessy also avoids with ease.
Shaughnessy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaughnessy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and River counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
River lands with a straight right. Shaughnessy didn't see that one coming.
Shaughnessy ducks under a wild hook from River.
River clobbers Shaughnessy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shaughnessy is rocked!
Shaughnessy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Shaughnessy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
River blocks the body kick.
Shaughnessy just misses with a punch to the body.
River ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shaughnessy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaughnessy misses with a wild body shot.
River does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shaughnessy loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
River fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shaughnessy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
River lands with an overhand left.
Shaughnessy lands a body shot.
River has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shaughnessy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River lands with a right that hurts Shaughnessy. Shaughnessy looks to clinch but River throws a short knee that drops Shaughnessy. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Steve River!
Steve River made sure to mention his sponsor, Fury Nutrition Inc. in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nicky Lowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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27
183 lbs
13 - 11 - 0 |
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26
185 lbs
10 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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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
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Nicky Lowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Souza!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lowe as he jumps to the side.
Lowe tries to bum rush Souza with a series of wild strikes but Souza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Souza shoots in for a takedown but Lowe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lowe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lowe slaps away a takedown attempt from Souza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nicky Lowe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Souza.
Lowe lands with a nice body punch.
Lowe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Souza circles away quickly and effectively.
Lowe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lowe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Souza.
Lowe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Souza swinging wildly here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Souza dives in for a single leg takedown but Lowe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lowe manages to break the clinch.
Souza slips a jab and a cross from Lowe.
Souza shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Lowe to counter with a crisp jab.
Lowe looks to land a combination but Souza avoids it well.
Souza looks for a takedown but Lowe sprawls well.
Lowe cracks Souza with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowe throws a nice looking combination but Souza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lowe misses the jab.
Lowe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lowe misses with a hook.
Souza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lowe pinned against the cage. Lowe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fighters circling - Lowe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lowe leaves Souza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Souza fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lowe thows a body shot but no joy.
Souza defending well as Lowe loads up on a big left hand.
Souza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lowe defends it nicely.
Souza slips under a jab.
Souza doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Lowe to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Souza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Souza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lowe throws a series of punches but Souza avoids them all with ease.
Nicky Lowe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Souza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lowe sprawls well. Lowe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Souza gets slowly back to his feet.
Nicky Lowe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Souza dives in and scores a takedown into Lowe's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lowe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lowe is looking for a triangle but Souza pushes his legs off easily.
Lowe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Souza is one step ahead there.
Lowe is trying to keep Souza in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Lowe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lowe wants to stand and escape but Souza is having none of it.
Souza wants to pass the guard but Lowe is keeping the position.
Souza works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Souza is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lowe is pressing down on Souza's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Lowe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lowe wants to control but Souza postures up.
Souza trying to control the position but Lowe is working away.
Lowe tries to buck Souza off but Souza is having none of it.
Lowe is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Souza in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lowe sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souza is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicky Lowe dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lowe throws an overhand right that lands on Souza's shoulder, as Souza tries to avoid the shot.
Souza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lowe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Souza looking to score a takedown here. Lowe is defending well but Souza drives through and ends up in Lowe's guard.
Souza trying to control but Lowe is working from the bottom.
Lowe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Souza is aware though and is defending well.
Souza trying to control but Lowe is working from the bottom.
Lowe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Souza is aware though and is defending well.
Lowe controls Souza momentarily but Souza frees himself.
Lowe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jake Souza has got the better of the ground game so far.
Souza scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza tries to free his leg and advance position but Lowe is retaining full guard.
Lowe looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Souza puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lowe wants to get back to full guard.
Lowe is defending against the submission attempts here by Souza.
Souza is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souza goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lowe is on top in guard.
Lowe won't allow Souza to get back to his feet.
Souza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lowe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Our spies down at at VENDETTA Elite Gym inform us that Souza has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Souza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lowe wants to control from the top but Souza keeps moving.
Lowe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Souza is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lowe trying to control the position from guard on top but Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Souza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lowe defends well.
Lowe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Souza trying to keep a closed guard but Lowe is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza keeping full guard, as Lowe tries to pass.
Souza doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Lowe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lowe is pushing down on Souza's leg trying to pass to half guard. Souza is fighting to maintain full guard but Lowe has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lowe is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Souza!
Lowe fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Souza tries to hold on but Lowe postures up.
Lowe lands a couple of good shots and Souza has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lowe controls the action.
Lowe has Souza flattened out and is raining down punches.
Can Souza hold on?! Lowe is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Souza grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Souza is rocked!
Souza turns into Lowe and is now in his guard.
Souza throwing strikes but missing.
Lowe trying to keep a closed guard but Souza is proving a slippery customer.
Souza won't allow Lowe to sweep him here.
Lowe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Souza wants to pass the guard but Lowe is keeping the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Souza trying to control but Lowe is working from the bottom.
Lowe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Souza is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicky Lowe dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Souza misses the shot to the body.
Souza shoots in for a takedown but Lowe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lowe with a nice cross.
Souza shoots in and drives through. Lowe sprawls well.
A swing and a miss from Lowe.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Souza shoots for a takedown but Lowe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nicky Lowe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Souza.
Lowe throws a hook but Souza avoids it easily.
Souza shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Souza was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lowe wants to control but Souza postures up.
Lowe is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Souza off and has taken his back!
Lowe controlling well, preventing Souza from escaping the position.
Lowe is looking for the choke from the back position but Souza is controlling his hands well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Souza tries to break free.
Lowe looking for the choke from the back.
Souza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Souza tries to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowe is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Souza won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Lowe off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nicky Lowe!
Nicky Lowe was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Naruto Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson Pearson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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158 lbs
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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
15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson Pearson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Naruto Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuraba tries to clinch there but Pearson circles away.
We've been hearing reports that Pearson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pearson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sakuraba to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sakuraba slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sakuraba trying to control but Pearson is working from the bottom.
Sakuraba sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba wants to pass the guard but Pearson is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Naruto Sakuraba was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Pearson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pearson tries to free his leg and advance position but Sakuraba is retaining full guard.
Sakuraba working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sakuraba cracks Pearson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pearson.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakuraba tries to clinch up
and Pearson counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sakuraba, as that shot connected.
Sakuraba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pearson pinned against the cage. Pearson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice defenses there by Sakuraba.
Pearson misses with an uppercut
letting Sakuraba counter with a right hand.
Sakuraba slips under a jab.
Tyson Pearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakuraba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pearson pinned against the cage. Pearson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tyson Pearson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Naruto Sakuraba.
Pearson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sakuraba has time to react.
Sakuraba is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pearson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pearson tries to score with a low kick but Sakuraba moves his leg out of the way.
Sakuraba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pearson throws a lazy right hand but Sakuraba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pearson connects with a crisp jab.
Pearson misses with an uppercut. Sakuraba saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson lands a big right hand that sends Sakuraba crashing to the mat! Pearson stays standing though and waves Sakuraba back to his feet!
Sakuraba is rocked!
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!
Pearson lands a brutal uppercut that launches Sakuraba off his feet! Sakuraba tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyson Pearson!
Tyson Pearson very nearly forgot to thank Fury Nutrition Inc. amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Bengazzoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taneli Maija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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181 lbs
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177 lbs
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benjamin Bengazzoni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taneli Maija!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maija jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bengazzoni fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maija is out of range.
Bengazzoni moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maija has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bengazzoni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maija manages to avoid it.
Bengazzoni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maija.
Bengazzoni jabs Maija to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maija is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bengazzoni.
Bengazzoni fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bengazzoni just misses with a punch to the body.
Maija swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bengazzoni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been told by Bengazzoni's head coaches at LOD: GRITTY'S ELITE KILLAS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bengazzoni slips under a jab.
Bengazzoni connects with a nice looking jab.
Bengazzoni has managed to clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bengazzoni scores with a shot to the side of Maija's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maija blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bengazzoni.
Bengazzoni slowing the pace effectively.
Bengazzoni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bengazzoni misses with a punch on the inside.
Bengazzoni working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bengazzoni wants to get back to striking at distance but Maija won't allow it.
Maija is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bengazzoni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maija is stalling here.
Maija tries to throw a body punch but Bengazzoni avoids it by throwing Maija back against the cage.
Maija misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Bengazzoni.
Bengazzoni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Bengazzoni.
Maija taking a breather.
Bengazzoni has a couple of punches blocked by Maija.
Bengazzoni throws a punch but it's blocked by Maija.
Bengazzoni pushes Maija back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bengazzoni working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bengazzoni content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Maija can't find room to land a body shot as Bengazzoni controls the action.
Bengazzoni scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bengazzoni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bengazzoni lands a jab to Maija's midsection.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bengazzoni.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bengazzoni connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bengazzoni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maija moves away.
Maija is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bengazzoni sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maija moves forwards but Bengazzoni connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bengazzoni has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maija.
Maija blocks an uppercut.
Bengazzoni misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bengazzoni lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maija backwards.
Maija is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bengazzoni to keep the fight standing.
Benjamin Bengazzoni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taneli Maija.
Bengazzoni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maija is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bengazzoni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bengazzoni tests Maija's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bengazzoni wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maija throws an off balance right hand
and Bengazzoni counters with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bengazzoni has managed to clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Maija.
Bengazzoni lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bengazzoni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bengazzoni lands with a left to the head.
Maija taking a breather.
Bengazzoni working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bengazzoni is defending well against a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bengazzoni throws a head punch that misses.
Bengazzoni lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bengazzoni pushes Maija back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Bengazzoni 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.
Decent striking displayed by Bengazzoni there.
Maija throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bengazzoni's waist but Bengazzoni gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maija off to one side.
Bengazzoni lands a jab.
Bengazzoni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Maija misses.
Bengazzoni moves into the clinch successfully.
Bengazzoni scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bengazzoni throws a head punch that misses.
Bengazzoni lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maija trying to stall but Bengazzoni improves his position.
Bengazzoni lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Bengazzoni on the inside.
Maija is rocked!
Maija blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maija is still on wobbly legs! Can Bengazzoni finish him?
Bengazzoni lands an uppercut.
Bengazzoni misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bengazzoni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bengazzoni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bengazzoni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Bengazzoni.
Bengazzoni lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maija backwards.
Benjamin Bengazzoni has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maija manages to break the clinch.
Bengazzoni cracks Maija with a hook to the temple - Maija is on wobbly legs here! Bengazzoni swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Maija falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Bengazzoni wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Benjamin Bengazzoni!
During a confident post fight interview, Benjamin Bengazzoni thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between CJ Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Jay Franlkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richards comes to the cage accompanied by Three Six Mafia - It's a fight. Franlkin has chosen ACDC- For Those About To Rock as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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185 lbs
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180 lbs
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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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, CJ Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Jay Franlkin!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franlkin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Franlkin counters with a left and a right that stings Richards.
Richards checks a low kick from Franlkin.
Richards misses with a double jab
and Franlkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Richards will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Franlkin checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Richards lands in his opponent's guard.
Richards distracts Franlkin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Franlkin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Richards is controlling him.
Franlkin is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Richards throwing strikes from guard but Franlkin blocks nicely.
We've been hearing that Richards has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Richards wants to control from the top but Franlkin keeps moving.
Richards is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Franlkin is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Richards presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Richards with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Franlkin breaks the clinch.
Franlkin throws a right and a left that Richards avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards connects with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richards misses with a two punch combination.
Richards shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Franlkin as he avoids it easily.
Richards closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Franlkin did well to prevent Richards getting side control.
Franlkin is trying to stand up here but Richards is controlling him well.
Richards working over Franlkin with some ground and pound. Franlkin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Franlkin is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Richards looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Franlkin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Richards trying to control from half guard but Franlkin is working away.
Franlkin is looking to escape.
Richards frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Richards postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Franlkin looks a forlorn figure.
Richards raining down hammerfists from mount.
Franlkin is trying to stand.
Franlkin taking shots to the head.
Richards in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franlkin is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Richards lands a big shot there that rocks Franlkin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Richards trying to control but Franlkin is having none of it.
Franlkin is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards cracks Franlkin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Richards connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Richards landing strikes from the mount and Franlkin is in trouble!
Franlkin wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Richards tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Franlkin's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Richards postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Franlkin looks a forlorn figure.
Franlkin is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Richards! Franlkin is hurt baaadly! Richards is firing away with more strikes - Franlkin is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). CJ Richards!
CJ Richards was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Django Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Wuncler Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by System Of A Down - Chop Suey! . Wuncler Iii has chosen Smooth Operator - Sade as his entrance music. Django Brown could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ed Wuncler Iii's chin.
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146 lbs
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Django Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ed Wuncler Iii!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wuncler Iii throws a leg kick
and Brown counters with a shoot takedown. Wuncler Iii fights it but they end up in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Brown looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wuncler Iii avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Wuncler Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brown pushes down on Wuncler Iii's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throwing shots but Wuncler Iii is blocking nicely.
Wuncler Iii is controlling Brown's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brown in particular looking to stall.
Wuncler Iii desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wuncler Iii throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brown counters with a single leg into guard. Wuncler Iii didn't expect that.
Wuncler Iii trying to control the position.
Wuncler Iii has momentary wrist control but Brown slips an elbow through the middle.
Brown wants to control from the top but Wuncler Iii keeps moving.
Brown throws a big elbow that misses.
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!
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Wuncler Iii gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Brown is trying to keep Wuncler Iii in close.
Wuncler Iii really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wuncler Iii passes into half guard.
Brown trying to hold on to Wuncler Iii's head to control him but Wuncler Iii postures up.
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Wuncler Iii controlling the action here.
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wuncler Iii pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Django Brown dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wuncler Iii throws a lazy body kick
and Brown counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown moves nicely into side control.
Brown swings around for an armbar but Wuncler Iii sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Brown's guard.
Brown looking for a guillotine here but Wuncler Iii defends easily.
Django Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wuncler Iii doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wuncler Iii manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wuncler Iii is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Wuncler Iii escapes and throws Brown's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown trying to control but Wuncler Iii flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Brown wants to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown prevents Wuncler Iii from getting a body triangle.
Brown is really stuck here.
Brown breaks Wuncler Iii's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wuncler Iii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Wuncler Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wuncler Iii wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've been hearing that Brown has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wuncler Iii is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ed Wuncler Iii.
Nice body kick from Brown.
Wuncler Iii has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wuncler Iii scores with a jab.
Brown connects with a body shot that sends Wuncler Iii's belly button to the back.
Brown shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wuncler Iii's guard.
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brown throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Wuncler Iii is retaining full guard.
Brown trying to control but Wuncler Iii is working from the bottom.
Brown postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Wuncler Iii gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wuncler Iii has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Django Brown 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!
Brown throws a low kick but Wuncler Iii moves out of range easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wuncler Iii. That's going to slow Brown down.
Sloppy strikes from Wuncler Iii. Those never looked like landing.
Brown tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wuncler Iii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wuncler Iii looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Brown lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wuncler Iii wants to land a leg kick but Brown is out of range.
Wuncler Iii blocks a head kick by Brown.
Wuncler Iii scoring well with a low kick there.
Wuncler Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wuncler Iii misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
Brown checks a leg kick.
Wuncler Iii lands with a cross.
Wuncler Iii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brown moves out of range of the leg kick from Wuncler Iii.
Wuncler Iii misses with a looping left.
Wuncler Iii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown tries to clinch but Wuncler Iii is having none of it.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brown.
Wuncler Iii throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wuncler Iii tries a low kick but Brown avoids it.
Wuncler Iii throws a right and a left that Brown avoids nicely.
Brown's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wuncler Iii under the eye.
Wuncler Iii takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brown darts in and clinches Wuncler Iii up against the cage.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown misses with an elbow over the top.
Brown keeps control of Wuncler Iii as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brown has Wuncler Iii pressed against the cage, preventing Wuncler Iii from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wuncler Iii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brown throws a leg kick but Wuncler Iii checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brown.
Brown dives in for a single leg takedown but Wuncler Iii sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wuncler Iii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown blocking some punches.
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!
Wuncler Iii looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ed Wuncler Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wuncler Iii wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brown prevents Wuncler Iii from breaking the clinch.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wuncler Iii manages to break the clinch.
Wuncler Iii moves out of range of the body kick from Brown.
Brown clinches with his opponent.
Brown tries a body shot but Wuncler Iii blocks it.
Brown is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wuncler Iii pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brown missing with knees to the body.
Brown keeps control of Wuncler Iii as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wuncler Iii is trying to push Brown away but Brown has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wuncler Iii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brown scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wuncler Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Wuncler Iii thuds his right hand into Brown's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wuncler Iii looks for the body kick but Brown saw that one coming.
Wuncler Iii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wuncler Iii misses with a wild combination.
Brown misses with a looping right.
Django Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wuncler Iii cracks the inside of Brown's front leg.
Wuncler Iii throws a leg kick but Brown checks it.
Brown wants to clinch up but Wuncler Iii keeps it at a distance.
A jab lands there for Wuncler Iii.
Wuncler Iii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brown can pounce on him.
A swing and a miss from Wuncler Iii.
Brown avoids the body shot from Wuncler Iii.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wuncler Iii has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brown tests Wuncler Iii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wuncler Iii scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brown in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Brown moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wuncler Iii throws a low kick but Brown avoids it.
Brown misses with a two punch combination.
Wuncler Iii connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brown's hands.
Wuncler Iii blocks a low kick nicely.
Brown checks a leg kick.
Ed Wuncler Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wuncler Iii scores with a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Django Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wuncler Iii walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brown checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wuncler Iii tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brown is able to avoid easily.
Brown connects with an inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ed Wuncler Iii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brown 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Django Brown!
A victorious Django Brown thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Bearer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Ryan Wagner has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ryan Wagner seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Wagner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Bearer!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bearer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wagner counters with a shoot takedown. Bearer fights it but they end up in guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wagner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bearer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wagner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wagner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Our spies down at at Synergy Fight Team inform us that Bearer has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bearer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wagner is one step ahead there.
Wagner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bearer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wagner defends it easily.
Bearer pulls Wagner in close to his closed guard and prevents Wagner from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wagner preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bearer pulls Wagner in close to his closed guard and prevents Wagner from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bearer working a defensive guard but Wagner passes into half guard.
Wagner is thwarting Bearer's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bearer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wagner pulls his head out easily.
Bearer keeping hold of Wagner's head, controlling as best he can.
Bearer is looking to control Wagner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bearer avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bearer wants to get back to full guard but Wagner has mounted him!
Bearer is looking to improve his position but Wagner isn't that keen on the idea.
Bearer slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bearer tries to roll over but Wagner keeps him under control.
Wagner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bearer is staying active underneath Wagner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bearer is in trouble now - Wagner has advanced to mount!
Wagner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wagner trying to control but Bearer is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ryan Wagner will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A nice inside leg kick there by Wagner. That's going to slow Bearer down.
Nice takedown defense from Wagner. No joy for Bearer on that attempt.
Bearer blocks the body kick.
Bearer throws a head kick that misses.
Wagner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bearer.
Bearer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bearer throws out a powerful jab.
Paul Bearer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wagner lands with a nice body punch.
Paul Bearer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wagner, as that shot connected.
Bearer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wagner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wagner takes a swing at Bearer's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wagner, right into the meat.
Wagner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bearer manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wagner. That's going to slow Bearer down.
Bearer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bearer dives in and grabs Wagner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wagner pushes down on Bearer's head and hops out.
Wagner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ryan Wagner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut there from Bearer.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wagner.
Wagner scores with a jab.
It looks like Paul Bearer has been cut.
Wagner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wagner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ryan Wagner is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab by Wagner.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bearer shoots in and drives through. Wagner sprawls well.
Ryan Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Bearer.
Wagner lands with a nice body punch.
Bearer misses with a takedown attempt - Wagner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bearer is breathing heavily.
Wagner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wagner 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 two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bearer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wagner takes one to the side of the head.
A combination from Bearer does no damage.
Bearer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wagner throws a front kick that sends Bearer stumbling back into the cage.
Wagner scores with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wagner.
Wagner connects with a leg kick. Bearer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bearer tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wagner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Bearer.
Bearer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wagner scores with a shot to the body.
Bearer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bearer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wagner cracks a nice hook into Bearer's ribs.
Wagner lands a left and a right that send Bearer crashing to the mat, dazed. Wagner thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Bearer is rocked!
Wagner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wagner scores with the left hand. Bearer knows he should have avoided that one.
Bearer is still on wobbly legs! Can Wagner finish him?
Wagner throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Bearer's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Wagner dives in looking to finish as Bearer flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Wagner's strikes! Wagner is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Bearer's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Bearer was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Wagner!
Ryan Wagner retains his welterweight title!
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