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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Slap Nuts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abel Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nuts kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Never Surrender. 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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145 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
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Slap Nuts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abel Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nuts scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nuts throws a jab but it's blocked by Cruz.
Cruz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cruz ducks right into an uppercut from Nuts.
Cruz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nuts sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cruz somewhat.
Nuts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nuts throws a big shot that misses.
Cruz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nuts looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cruz!
Nuts sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cruz is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
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!
Nuts working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Cruz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nuts's best efforts.
Cruz looking for submissions off his back.
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.
Nuts throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nuts connects with a nice short shot to Cruz's temple.
Cruz is trying to control but can't.
Nuts seems to be looking for submissions.
Nuts scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nuts is trying to control. Cruz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nuts keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cruz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cruz pushes a forearm under Nuts's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Nuts is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abel Cruz!
During a confident post fight interview, Abel Cruz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Slap Nuts had this to say: 'The dick head was lucky...'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pika Paulo Malia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Santaros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pika Paulo Malia has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pika Paulo Malia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dexter Santaros!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malia cracks a nice hook into Santaros's ribs.
Santaros throws a hook but Malia avoids it easily.
Malia misses with a straight right.
Malia lands a nice shot to the body.
Malia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santaros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malia was well out of range. Poor timing from Santaros.
We've been informed that Santaros has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Malia takes a swing at Santaros's ribcage but misses.
Santaros on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Malia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Santaros displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malia throws out the jab.
Santaros waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malia.
Pika Paulo Malia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malia connects with a body shot that sends Santaros's belly button to the back.
Santaros takes one to the chin there.
Malia punishes Santaros's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Santaros looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Malia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Malia scores with a nice head shot.
Malia throws an overhand right that lands on Santaros's shoulder, as Santaros tries to avoid the shot.
Santaros avoids the body shot from Malia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santaros uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malia.
Malia staying out of range there.
Santaros misses the jab.
Santaros doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Malia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santaros manages to avoid it.
Santaros slips a straight right by Malia.
Malia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Santaros misses with a straight left.
Santaros with a nice cross.
Malia moves out of range as Santaros strikes.
Malia just misses with a punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Santaros there.
Malia lands a jab to Santaros's midsection.
A shot to the liver by Malia. Beautiful body shot.
Malia lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santaros connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malia misses with a wild body shot.
Malia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malia looks to score with a jab to the body but Santaros is just out of range.
Malia throws a body shot but no joy.
Santaros thows a left - swing and a miss!
Santaros misses with a straight left.
Nice straight punches there by Malia. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Malia.
Malia with a hook.
Malia takes a swing at Santaros's ribcage but misses.
Pika Paulo Malia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santaros moves away.
Malia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Santaros moves out of range as Malia strikes.
Santaros walks into a left hand.
Malia is looking to wear down Santaros with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Santaros sizes up Malia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Santaros avoids the body shot from Malia.
Malia jabs at Santaros's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santaros looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Santaros might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Santaros takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Malia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santaros manages to avoid it.
Santaros on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Malia gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Santaros's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Malia keeping moving, preventing Santaros from controlling successfully.
Malia trying to keep a closed guard but Santaros is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santaros stopping the sweep attempt from Malia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santaros trying to control but Malia is working from the bottom.
Malia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santaros on the ground.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Santaros landing with the ground and pound.
Santaros won't allow Malia to get back to his feet.
Malia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Santaros manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santaros wants to control the position but Malia says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pika Paulo Malia dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Malia misses with a body shot.
Malia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Malia misses with a right hand
enabling Santaros to counter with a crisp jab.
Santaros dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Malia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Santaros throws a hook to the side of Malia's head but Malia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malia lands a nice hook to Santaros's body. Santaros takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Malia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Malia digs a good hook to Santaros's body.
Santaros tries for a takedown but Malia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Malia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malia punishes Santaros's body with a nice straight punch.
Santaros scores with a shot 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!
Santaros moves out of range as Malia strikes.
Santaros on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Malia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santaros looks to score with a jab to the body but Malia is just out of range.
Malia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malia lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Malia has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Pika Paulo Malia is winning the standup battle so far.
Santaros shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Malia manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Malia thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Santaros lands a couple of digs.
Malia wants to sweep here but Santaros controlling him for the moment.
Santaros throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Malia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Malia is pulling down on Santaros's head to control his posture.
Santaros trying to control but Malia is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santaros scoring with punches to the head and body.
Santaros advances to half guard.
Malia trying to hold on to Santaros's head to control him but Santaros postures up.
Malia on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Malia won't allow Santaros to pass to mount.
Santaros scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Santaros is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santaros postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Malia looks a forlorn figure.
Malia is rocked!
Santaros postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Malia badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Santaros around the waist but Santaros pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Santaros is the winner by TKO! Santaros jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dexter Santaros!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Boxing Comte Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Lee Pettimore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Comte Jr's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Viceroy by Mac DeMarco. The crowd seem to be enjoying Pettimore's choice of entrance music: Copperhead Road. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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141 lbs
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150 lbs
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Decent wrestler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Boxing Comte Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Lee Pettimore!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Comte Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Comte Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Comte Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pettimore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from Pettimore misses the target.
John Lee Pettimore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Comte Jr slips a jab from Pettimore.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pettimore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Comte Jr closes the distance and pushes Pettimore back into the cage.
Comte Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pettimore has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Comte Jr on the inside.
Pettimore is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pettimore wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pettimore looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Comte Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pettimore letting Comte Jr take a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettimore has had enough of the clinch but Comte Jr keeps him there for the moment.
Pettimore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pettimore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Comte Jr manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Comte Jr.
Comte Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Pettimore's head back.
Pettimore fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Comte Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pettimore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Comte Jr.
Comte Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pettimore, pushing him back against the cage.
Pettimore being controlled against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Comte Jr fails to land.
Pettimore's coach down at Gracie Barra Hilo (Sauna + Bang for your Buck) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pettimore's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Comte Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Comte Jr has Pettimore pressed against the cage, preventing Pettimore from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pettimore is trying to force a seperation but Comte Jr has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettimore prevents a body shot from Comte Jr.
A frustrated look appears on Pettimore's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pettimore tries to break the clinch but Comte Jr is controlling the position.
Comte Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pettimore has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The referee calls for Comte Jr to work.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Comte Jr.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Comte Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pettimore's efforts to push away.
Pettimore tries to break free but Comte Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Comte Jr has Pettimore pressed against the cage.
Comte Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Comte Jr lands with a right to the head.
Pettimore is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Comte Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Comte Jr tries to work over Pettimore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Pettimore's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Comte Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pettimore backwards.
Comte Jr lands with a left to the head.
Comte Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Comte Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Pettimore controls the action.
Comte Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Comte Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pettimore is rocked!
Pettimore manages to break the clinch.
Pettimore misses with a wild body shot.
Comte Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Comte Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Pettimore connects with the punch.
A shot to the liver by Comte Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Comte Jr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pettimore.
Pettimore is still on wobbly legs! Can Comte Jr finish him?
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Comte Jr moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Pettimore! Comte Jr continues to tee off on Pettimore, landing with a left and a right! Comte Jr connects with a right hand that leaves Pettimore sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Comte Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Boxing Comte Jr!
Boxing Comte Jr took some time post fight to say the following; 'I knocked this mothafucka out!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jin Axazel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brick Outhouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brick Outhouse is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jin Axazel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brick Outhouse!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Axazel takes one to the side of the head.
Axazel shoots in looking for a takedown but Outhouse manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Axazel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Outhouse darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Axazel shoots in for a takedown but Outhouse shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Outhouse.
Outhouse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Axazel.
Outhouse's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Outhouse duly obliges.
Outhouse lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Axazel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Outhouse.
Axazel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Outhouse jabs at Axazel's body.
Outhouse throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Axazel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Axazel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Outhouse counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Axazel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Axazel misses with a takedown attempt - Outhouse sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Outhouse. No joy for Axazel on that attempt.
Outhouse lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Outhouse lands a jab to Axazel's midsection.
Axazel is breathing heavily.
Axazel misses with a takedown attempt
and Outhouse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Outhouse throws a combination that misses
and Axazel counters with a head kick. That will keep Outhouse thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Outhouse throws a nice looking combination but Axazel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Outhouse misses with a jab, cross combination.
Axazel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Outhouse sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Outhouse lands a jab to Axazel's midsection.
Axazel moves forwards but Outhouse connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Outhouse bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Axazel's head.
Outhouse misses with the combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Outhouse drops Axazel with a beautiful combination! Axazel stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Outhouse is looking for the KO!
Axazel is rocked!
Axazel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Outhouse throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oh Axazel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Outhouse pounces like a tiger and cracks Axazel with a vicious hook! Axazel is down but not out! Outhouse follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brick Outhouse!
Brick Outhouse made sure to mention his sponsor, Valhalla Fight Wear in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Doug Pattersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Puhovin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pattersson's entrance music is The Banana song Peel Banana. A fine choice. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Alexander Puhovin was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Doug Pattersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Puhovin!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puhovin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Puhovin lands in his opponent's guard.
Puhovin trying to control the position from guard on top but Pattersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pattersson 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.
Pattersson keeping moving, preventing Puhovin from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pattersson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pattersson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Puhovin on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puhovin controlling from the top position.
Puhovin won't allow Pattersson to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pattersson is working hard here to advance position.
Pattersson keeping moving, preventing Puhovin from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Puhovin goes for a double leg but Pattersson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pattersson continues to drive forward.
Pattersson breaks from the clinch.
Puhovin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice defenses there by Puhovin.
Puhovin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pattersson swivels and escapes.
Pattersson misses with a wild body shot.
Pattersson slips under a jab from Puhovin.
Puhovin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pattersson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Doug Pattersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Puhovin.
Puhovin slips a jab from Pattersson.
Pattersson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Puhovin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pattersson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Puhovin's head.
Pattersson trying to control but Puhovin is working from the bottom.
Pattersson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pattersson slips nicely into half guard.
Pattersson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puhovin tries to roll over but Pattersson keeps him under control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Puhovin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pattersson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Puhovin's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puhovin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Puhovin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pattersson is aware though and is defending well.
Puhovin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pattersson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Puhovin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pattersson has managed to get both his arms back between Puhovin's legs - danger averted.
Pattersson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pattersson is in close to Puhovin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Puhovin looking for a guillotine here but Pattersson defends easily.
Pattersson throws a big elbow that misses.
Puhovin is looking for a triangle but Pattersson pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pattersson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Puhovin throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Pattersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Puhovin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pattersson tries to free his leg and advance position but Puhovin is retaining full guard.
Puhovin throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Pattersson lands a couple of elbows.
Pattersson looking to sit in guard and control but Puhovin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pattersson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Puhovin manages to get himself to full guard.
Pattersson is working Puhovin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Pattersson dominated that round.
That's time! Pattersson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pattersson is looking to clinch.
Puhovin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pattersson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Puhovin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Puhovin shoots in looking for a takedown. Pattersson tries to sprawl out of it but Puhovin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pattersson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Puhovin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pattersson cracks Puhovin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Puhovin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pattersson struggling a bit here.
Pattersson tries to buck Puhovin off but Puhovin is having none of it.
Pattersson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Puhovin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pattersson wants to control but Puhovin is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pattersson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pattersson tries to get out of the position.
Pattersson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pattersson is trying to control but can't.
Puhovin is trying to control. Pattersson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Puhovin not doing much here.
Pattersson is looking for a sweep. Puhovin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Puhovin seems to be looking for submissions.
Pattersson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Puhovin postures up.
Puhovin gets to his feet. Pattersson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Pattersson stuffs the takedown attempt from Puhovin. Puhovin gets slowly back to his feet.
Puhovin dives in for a single leg takedown but Pattersson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Doug Pattersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Puhovin.
Puhovin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pattersson stalling against the cage.
Pattersson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pattersson throws a looping overhand right but Puhovin ducks down to avoid it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pattersson.
Pattersson in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puhovin is not content to let Pattersson control the position.
Puhovin can't do much from the bottom here.
Puhovin is looking for a sweep.
Puhovin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pattersson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Puhovin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pattersson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Puhovin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pattersson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Puhovin desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Pattersson working Puhovin over with strikes.
Puhovin trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pattersson misses with a head shot. Puhovin uses the momentum to regain guard.
Puhovin keeping moving, preventing Pattersson from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Pattersson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Pattersson punishes Puhovin's body with a nice straight punch.
Pattersson throws a jab but it's blocked by Puhovin.
Puhovin has his takedown stuffed
and Pattersson counters with a nice uppercut.
Pattersson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Puhovin to the ground. Pattersson is now in Puhovin's guard.
Puhovin has Pattersson pulled in close to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pattersson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pattersson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Puhovin can do to turn this around?
Puhovin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pattersson defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pattersson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pattersson scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pattersson stands up over Puhovin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Puhovin keeping moving, preventing Pattersson from controlling successfully.
Doug Pattersson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pattersson connects with a couple of short punches.
Puhovin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pattersson throws a big right hand that misses.
We've been hearing that Pattersson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Puhovin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pattersson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puhovin keeping moving, preventing Pattersson from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pattersson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pattersson throwing strikes but missing.
Puhovin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pattersson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Puhovin has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Pattersson doesn't defend quickly enough and Puhovin has managed to lock this one up! Can Pattersson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Puhovin on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alexander Puhovin!
Alexander Puhovin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Doug Pattersson had this to say: 'Well.. Didn't expect this to happen, but hey win some loose some! I will rise to top anyway!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bulge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Bulge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Travis Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bulge sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Bulge misses.
Freeman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Freeman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bulge throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Freeman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bulge stands and throws Freeman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bulge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Freeman keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulge taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulge throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bulge in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bulge looks up at the clock and then as Freeman takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bulge smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bulge trying to control the position but Freeman is working away.
Freeman takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bulge tries to score with some ground and pound. Freeman controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Bulge's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulge cracks Freeman with a big elbow.
Freeman is being controlled here.
Freeman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bulge. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bulge scoring with punches and elbows.
Bulge trying to control the position but Freeman is working away.
Bulge working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bulge tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bulge lands a nice forearm strike.
Freeman seems a little lost for a moment, as Bulge dominates the positioning.
Bulge throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Bulge.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulge sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Freeman is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bulge is looking to take a break and control but Freeman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bulge misses with the ground and pound.
Bulge creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Freeman sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bulge 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.
Bulge throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bulge landing strikes.
Bulge lands some shots froms side control.
Bulge trying to control the action but Freeman is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bulge connects with a decent elbow.
Freeman avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bulge.
Bulge slows the pace down.
Bulge connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Freeman some visible discomfort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bulge trying to control the action but Freeman is working from the bottom.
Bulge taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bulge dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bulge throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice shot lands for Freeman.
Freeman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bulge counters with a takedown into side control.
Bulge moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bulge is looking to take a break and control but Freeman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The strikes coming from Bulge are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bulge.
Freeman taking a bit of punishment here - Bulge scoring with strikes.
Freeman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bulge lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bulge fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bulge postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bulge trying to control the action but Freeman is working from the bottom.
Bulge throws a strike aimed at the side of Freeman's head but Freeman avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman is being controlled here.
Bulge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Freeman can do to turn this around?
Bulge's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bulge scores with punches from side control.
Freeman regains half guard there - taking advantage of Bulge's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Bulge slips a nice elbow through Freeman's hands, connecting with Freeman's forehead.
Bulge thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulge frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The referee warns Freeman that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bulge lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Freeman hang on?
Bulge looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bulge lands a big elbow.
Bulge lands a couple of good shots and Freeman has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bulge just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Bulge seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Freeman for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bulge lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Bulge throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
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!
Bulge lands shots from the back.
Freeman is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Freeman takes a big shot to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bulge dominated that second round.
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!
Bulge lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bulge shoots in looking for a takedown but Freeman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bulge's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Freeman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Freeman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bulge walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Freeman connects with a leg kick. Bulge looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Freeman looks to land a right hand but Bulge moved out of range.
Freeman throws a nice head kick!
Freeman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Freeman checks a leg kick.
Bulge 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.
Freeman throws a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bulge slips a straight right by Freeman.
Bulge avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick from Freeman lands but Bulge takes it in his stride.
Bulge doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bulge's calf.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Freeman, right into the meat.
Good leg kick by Bulge there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Freeman throws a leg kick that misses.
Travis Freeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bulge throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bulge tries to score with a low kick but Freeman moves his leg out of the way.
Some bone on bone action there as Bulge checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Freeman throws the left hand but Bulge avoids the punch easily.
Freeman just misses with a punch to the body.
Freeman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bulge closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bulge lands in his opponent's guard.
Freeman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bulge.
Travis Freeman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulge is looking to work some ground and pound but Freeman has wrist control.
Bulge trying to control the position from guard on top but Freeman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bulge content to stall in guard here.
Billy Bulge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bulge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Freeman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bulge controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Travis Freeman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Freeman throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bulge counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bulge.
Bulge makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bulge's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bulge advances position into side control!
Bulge scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Freeman to see if he's OK.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Freeman takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Freeman tries to strike but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Travis Freeman.
I think Bulge 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:26
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Bulge!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julio Cesar Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mahlito Jenzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mahlito Jenzi is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Julio Cesar Chavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mahlito Jenzi!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenzi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chavez avoids it really well and circles away.
Chavez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jenzi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chavez.
A jab from Chavez does it's job there.
Chavez throws a hook to the side of Jenzi's head but Jenzi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jenzi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Chavez keeping moving, preventing Jenzi from controlling successfully.
Chavez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chavez tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenzi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jenzi looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez pulls Jenzi in close to prevent any damage.
Jenzi wants to pass the guard but Chavez is keeping the position.
Jenzi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chavez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jenzi.
Jenzi fails with a takedown attempt.
Julio Cesar Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mahlito Jenzi.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jenzi.
Jenzi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chavez counters with a stiff right hand.
Chavez connects with a looping right hand.
Jenzi shoots and misses
letting Chavez counter with a right hand.
Chavez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chavez. Jenzi does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chavez misses with a few strikes there.
Chavez lands a nice looking body shot.
Julio Cesar Chavez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chavez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jenzi tries for a takedown but Chavez circles away easily
and Chavez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chavez scores with a hook.
A head kick misses from Jenzi.
Jenzi shoots in looking for a takedown. Chavez tries to sprawl out of it but Jenzi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chavez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Chavez. No joy for Jenzi on that attempt.
Jenzi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chavez circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenzi looks for a takedown but Chavez sprawls well.
Chavez blocks a head kick by Jenzi.
Jenzi misses with a takedown attempt - Chavez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chavez stuns Jenzi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chavez throws out a powerful jab.
Jenzi fails with a takedown attempt.
Jenzi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jenzi looks winded!
Chavez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jenzi will feel that in the morning.
Mahlito Jenzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chavez jabs Jenzi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Cesar Chavez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jenzi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jenzi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jenzi manages to avoid it.
Chavez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jenzi on the side of the head.
Jenzi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jenzi wants to take a breather but Chavez is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez gets full guard.
Jenzi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenzi trying to control but Chavez is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jenzi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Chavez. No joy for Jenzi on that attempt.
Good exchange - Chavez coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jenzi darts in looking for a takedown but Chavez gets double underhooks and turns Jenzi into the cage.
Julio Cesar Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mahlito Jenzi.
Chavez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chavez'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.
Chavez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jenzi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chavez can pounce on him.
Jenzi misses with a takedown attempt - Chavez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck for Jenzi with that takedown attempt.
Chavez cracks Jenzi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jab from Chavez.
Jenzi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenzi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chavez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chavez lands a nice shot to the body.
Jenzi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jenzi is breathing heavily.
Chavez is trying to get back to full guard.
Chavez is refusing to be controlled, as Jenzi sits in half guard.
Chavez is doing well to control the position and prevent Jenzi from advancing to side control.
Jenzi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenzi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chavez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jenzi is looking to stall here but Chavez recovers full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chavez keeping full guard, as Jenzi tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Cesar Chavez dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Jenzi tries for a takedown but Chavez circles away easily
and Chavez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chavez throws a body punch but Jenzi moves out of range.
Chavez takes a swing at Jenzi's ribcage but misses.
Jenzi dives in and grabs Chavez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chavez pushes down on Jenzi's head and hops out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jenzi or perhaps it was just good defense by Chavez, which made it look bad.
Julio Cesar Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mahlito Jenzi.
Nice takedown defense from Chavez. No joy for Jenzi on that attempt.
Jenzi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenzi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jenzi showed some decent athleticism there.
Jenzi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chavez tries to get to full guard but Jenzi has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez is staying active underneath Jenzi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chavez is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jenzi jumps into side control!
Jenzi tries for a kimura but Chavez is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Chavez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jenzi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jenzi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chavez can't do much from the bottom here.
Mahlito Jenzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenzi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chavez, who protects the arm well.
Mahlito Jenzi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chavez is looking to regain half guard here but Jenzi keeps moving and retains side control.
Jenzi tries for a kimura but Chavez is defending well.
Jenzi swings around for an armbar but Chavez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jenzi's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez is stalling in the full guard.
Chavez is looking to pass into half guard but Jenzi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jenzi is in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chavez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jenzi.
Jenzi wants to control from the top but Chavez keeps moving.
Julio Cesar Chavez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jenzi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mahlito Jenzi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chavez 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Cesar Chavez!
The defeated Mahlito Jenzi had this to say: ' I think the fight would go very differently next time around'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cortland Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vernon Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cartwright might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to St. Anger. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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19
220 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Decent elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cortland Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vernon Cook!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cook tries to score with a low kick but Cartwright moves his leg out of the way.
Cook looks to score with a jab to the body but Cartwright is just out of range.
Cook throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cartwright fails with the takedown.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cook!
Cook lands a nice looking body shot.
A shot to the liver by Cook. Beautiful body shot.
Cook lands a nice shot that snaps Cartwright's head back.
Cook scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cartwright doesn't seem bothered though.
Cartwright misses with a hook. Cook ducked under it nicely.
Cook ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cook bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cartwright's head.
Vernon Cook is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Cook.
Cook throws a chopping leg kick but Cartwright manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cartwright takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cartwright throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cook's head.
Cartwright misses with a takedown attempt
and Cook counters with a nice uppercut.
Cook clobbers Cartwright with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cartwright feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cartwright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cartwright 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.
Cartwright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cook preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cook is keeping the position for now.
Cartwright is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cartwright being controlled here momentarily.
Cook avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook throws a series of punches but Cartwright moves out of range.
Cook tries to bum rush Cartwright with a series of wild strikes but Cartwright uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Donk. Cook catches Cartwright right on the button with a cross.
Cook lands a jab to Cartwright's midsection.
Cook fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cartwright manages to avoid it.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cook as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cortland Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cook scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cook lands a nice looking body shot.
Vernon Cook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartwright tried to score with a low kick but Cook checks it.
Cook has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cook fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cook rushes Cartwright and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cook is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Knees to the body from Cook.
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!
Cook with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cook digs a right hand underneath Cartwright's ribcage. Cartwright let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cartwright tries for a takedown but Cook manages to get underhooks.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cook just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cartwright is breathing heavily.
Cook softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cartwright's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cartwright jumps guard but Cook stands there with Cartwright around his waist. Cartwright gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Cook as the two fighters clinch.
Cook presses Cartwright against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Cook.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vernon Cook dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A jab from Cook does it's job there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cartwright pulls guard effortlessly.
Cook engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cartwright has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cook can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cook avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cook engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright is looking for a triangle here but Cook uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Cartwright wants to control but Cook postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright tries to buck Cook off but Cook is having none of it.
Cartwright regains half guard.
Cartwright is trying to control but Cook manages to pass to mount!
Cook content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cartwright sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cook with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cartwright with the active half guard here but Cook passes nicely into side control.
Cartwright wants to control but Cook postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook controlling the position from side mount.
Let's hope that Cook has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Cartwright is trying to work for a sweep but Cook has mounted him!
Cartwright tries to hold on but Cook pushes him away.
Cook controlling from mount.
Cartwright tries to reverse the position but Cook maintains control.
Cartwright tries to hold on but Cook pushes him away.
Cook controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright tries to reverse the position but Cook maintains control.
Cartwright is working hard here to advance position.
Cook controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cartwright tries to lock up and control but Cook gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cook controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vernon Cook showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Cook scores with a shot to the body.
Cook has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cook jabs at Cartwright's body.
Cook scores with a jab to the head.
Jab from Cook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cook. Cartwright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cook swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cook thuds a left hand into Cartwright's body.
Cartwright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cook.
Cartwright moves forwards but Cook connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cook is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cartwright rather than just go for the knockout.
Cook ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vernon Cook seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook connects with a looping right hand.
Cartwright takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cook lands with a right hand.
Cook tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cartwright was well out of range. Poor timing from Cook.
Cartwright shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cook defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cook lands a nice shot that snaps Cartwright's head back.
Cook bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cartwright is rocked!
Cook lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cook scores with a punch to the head.
Oh Cartwright is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cook drops Cartwright with a big left hand! Cartwright is injured, injured bad! Cook jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vernon Cook!
A very excited looking Vernon Cook made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Cortland Cartwright spoke after the fight, saying 'My opponent was a worth adversary. I will get better and come again.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Danny Barns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Volkov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by From Russia with Love. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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176 lbs
13 - 4 - 1 |
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28
181 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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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
13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Danny Barns!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov closes the distance and clinches up with Barns, looking for a takedown. Volkov pushes Barns against the cage but Barns circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Barns. No joy for Volkov on that attempt.
Barns swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov misses with a takedown attempt
and Barns counters with a nice double leg into side control. Volkov won't be happy with that.
Danny Barns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Volkov.
Volkov is looking for a sweep.
Volkov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Barns.
Volkov manages to get back to half guard.
Barns sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Volkov defending well though.
Barns trying to pass the guard but Volkov defending well.
Barns thows a huge punch but Volkov dodges it nicely.
Volkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Volkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barns pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volkov wants to improve his position but Barns is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barns is looking for a kimura but Volkov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barns to get the leverage.
Barns not doing much here.
Barns is nestled in close to Volkov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barns working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Volkov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Volkov actively working from the bottom here.
Barns looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barns moves into full mount! Volkov won't be happy about that!
Barns can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Volkov is looking to escape.
Volkov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Barns takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Volkov wants to control but Barns is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barns tries to control but Volkov wriggling away.
Barns prevents Volkov from getting the reversal.
Barns raining down hammerfists from mount.
Volkov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Volkov trying to control here.
Volkov is staying active underneath Barns, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ground and pound from Barns.
Volkov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Barns jumps into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Volkov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barns sees it coming and defends easily.
Volkov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barns is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Volkov seems to be working for a kimura but Barns defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volkov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barns is just riding it out for now. Volkov eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Barns dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Volkov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Barns looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Volkov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barns, who protects the arm well.
Barns struggling a bit here.
Volkov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barns has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barns can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barns has escaped the position, nice work there.
Barns is looking to regain half guard here but Volkov keeps moving and retains side control.
Volkov looking to control but instead Barns has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Volkov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barns does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barns is defending against the submission attempts here by Volkov.
Barns trying to hold on to Volkov's head to control him but Volkov postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barns controlling the position well.
Barns is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Volkov is trying to work for a kimura but Barns is defending well.
My spies in Silverback MMA Academy (Elite + Sauna & 160VM) inform me that Volkov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Barns trying to control here.
Volkov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barns not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barns is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Barns keeping full guard, as Volkov tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Barns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Volkov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barns decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Volkov's guard.
Danny Barns overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barns trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barns's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Volkov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barns's guard.
Barns pulls Volkov in close to his closed guard and prevents Volkov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Volkov wants to pass the guard but Barns is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barns looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Volkov looking to pass the guard.
Barns keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.
Volkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Barns is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barns is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Volkov passes Barns's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Volkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Volkov dives in for a single leg takedown but Barns sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Barns lands a left hand that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
It looks like Ivan Volkov has been cut.
Volkov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Volkov has Barns pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barns manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Danny Barns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Volkov.
Volkov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barns prevents it.
Volkov fails to pull guard.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Barns gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Volkov regains guard.
Volkov keeping moving, preventing Barns from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barns keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Volkov's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barns is aware though and is defending well.
Volkov looking for a guillotine here but Barns defends easily.
Volkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barns trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Volkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Volkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barns is aware though and is defending well.
Volkov keeping moving, preventing Barns from controlling successfully.
Barns is really struggling to control Volkov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Volkov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Barns has picked Volkov up and slammed him! Volkov can't keep hold of the triangle and Barns manages to pass to side control!
Volkov prevents Barns from moving into mount.
Barns landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Barns cracks Volkov with a big right hand but Volkov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Barns content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Barns works to advance to full mount. Volkov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Barns connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Barns is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Volkov is surviving well by controlling Barns's body position as best he can.
Barns scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Barns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volkov can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov tries to hold on but Barns postures up.
Barns can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Volkov is looking to escape.
Barns is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Volkov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Barns with good strikes from the mount here!
Barns lands a big shot there that rocks Volkov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Volkov is squirming around, avoiding Barns's attempts to control the action.
Volkov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barns lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Volkov is looking to improve his position but Barns isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volkov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Barns.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Barns clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Volkov'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.
Volkov with a lazy takedown attempt
so Barns counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Volkov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barns controls the pace.
Barns sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Volkov's guard.
Barns lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Volkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Volkov tries to roll over but Barns keeps him under control.
Volkov moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov working for submissions but it's allowed Barns to get to half guard.
Barns working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barns winds up and cracks Volkov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Barns trying to control from half guard but Volkov is working away.
Barns seems to be looking for submissions.
Barns landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Volkov wants to improve his position but Barns is controlling well.
Barns scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov looking for submissions off his back.
Volkov wants to get back to full guard.
Barns is nestled in close to Volkov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barns lands with a punch from half guard.
Barns is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Volkov is just riding it out for now. Barns eventually gives up the hold.
Barns lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov is looking to improve his position.
Barns is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Volkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barns pulls his head out easily.
Volkov looking for submissions off his back.
Barns is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Volkov defends it well.
Volkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barns pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barns wants to work for an arm triangle but Volkov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Volkov is trying to get back to full guard.
Volkov actively working from the bottom here.
Volkov has hold of Barns's hands but Barns slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Volkov is defending against the submission attempts here by Barns.
Volkov is looking for a sweep. Barns is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Barns had his way with Ivan Volkov in that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Volkov'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. This is the final round!
Barns misses with a wild body shot.
Barns stuffs the takedown.
Volkov fails to land the takedown.
Barns scores with a hook to the body. Volkov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Volkov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barns pinned against the cage. Barns gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Danny Barns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Volkov.
Barns loads up on a big right hand but Volkov slips the punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Volkov.
Volkov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barns finds it's way round the side to connect with Volkov's head.
Barns throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Volkov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Barns is in Volkov's guard.
Volkov wants to sweep here but Barns controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Volkov is on top in guard.
Volkov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Barns looking for a sweep. Not yet Barns, not yet.
Volkov looking to pass the guard.
Volkov pushing down on Barns's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Volkov is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Barns as he works his way to full guard.
Barns is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Volkov is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Barns is retaining full guard.
Volkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Barns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barns working a defensive guard here.
Volkov drops back looking for a leg! Barns is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barns manages to kick Volkov off! Volkov jumps back into Barns's guard.
Volkov passes Barns's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barns is looking to control Volkov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barns avoid being mounted?
Volkov seems to be working for a kimura but Barns defends the submission attempt.
Volkov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Volkov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barns moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Volkov is looking to pass into half guard but Barns pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Barns is in guard.
Barns working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Volkov's head.
Volkov wants to sweep but no luck.
Barns slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Volkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barns distracts Volkov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ivan Volkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Volkov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Barns passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Barns showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barns has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 49:46
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 49:46
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Barns!
Danny Barns is the new welterweight champion!
Danny Barns bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Romulo Barral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hendo Riggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Hendo Riggs enters the cage!
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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
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Romulo Barral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hendo Riggs!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riggs scores with a jab.
Barral tries for a takedown but Riggs circles away easily
and Riggs counters with an outside leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Barral has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Barral tries for a takedown but Riggs circles away easily
and Riggs counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barral thinking.
Barral shoots and misses
and Riggs counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romulo Barral. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barral is breathing heavily.
Barral doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Riggs scores with a counter punch that sends Barral to the canvas! Riggs smells blood - he's punishing Barral with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Barral has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hendo Riggs!
Hendo Riggs thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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