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LMS 51st War PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunner Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Twitchy Yosemite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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218 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gunner Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Twitchy Yosemite!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yosemite slips under a jab from Harris.
Harris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yosemite.
Yosemite lands with an uppercut that bounces Harris off the cage and back into range.
Harris drops Yosemite with a right and a left! Harris comes rushing in but Yosemite regains his composure and manages to keep Harris in guard.
It looks like Twitchy Yosemite has been cut.
Yosemite 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris landing some decent shots from guard.
Yosemite trying to control the position.
Yosemite really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yosemite might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Harris haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Harris throwing strikes from guard but Yosemite blocks nicely.
Harris engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Harris throwing strikes from guard but Yosemite blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Harris controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Harris has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Harris'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.
Harris seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Yosemite for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Further stalling from Harris.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Harris takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yosemite slaps away a takedown attempt from Harris, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yosemite throws a hook but Harris avoids it easily.
Harris 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.
Harris looking to score a takedown here. Yosemite is defending well but Harris drives through and ends up in Yosemite's guard.
Yosemite is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yosemite looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harris is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harris 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.
Yosemite preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yosemite trying to control the position.
Harris content to stall in guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yosemite tests Harris's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yosemite dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harris avoids a punch combination nicely.
Harris dodges the punch combination from Yosemite.
Harris slips under a jab from Yosemite.
Yosemite looks to land a right hand but Harris moved out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yosemite.
Yosemite misses with an uppercut.
Harris takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Harris throws a combination that misses
and Yosemite counters with a straight right hand.
Harris connects with a body shot that sends Yosemite's belly button to the back.
Yosemite ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Harris takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gunner Harris will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Twitchy Yosemite's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Harris closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Yosemite quickly recovers to half guard.
Harris lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Yosemite trying to control but Harris postures up.
Harris 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.
Harris is nestled in close to Yosemite, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Yosemite wants to control but Harris is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Harris is figuring out what he wants to do next.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Harris.
We've been hearing good reports from Harris'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gunner Harris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harris not doing much here.
Harris is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris lands a big shot there that rocks Yosemite but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That has opened up Twitchy Yosemite's cut even more.
Harris looking to control and managing it successfully.
Harris punishing his opponent with strikes.
The cut above Twitchy Yosemite's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Twitchy Yosemite's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gunner Harris!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Cartmen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heart Breaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cartmen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Eric Cartman - Come Sail Away . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
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250 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Cartmen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Heart Breaker!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breaker lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Eric Cartmen has been cut.
Cartmen moves out of range as Breaker strikes.
Breaker throws a series of punches but Cartmen avoids them all with ease.
Breaker tries to bum rush Cartmen with a series of wild strikes but Cartmen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Breaker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cartmen.
Heart Breaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Breaker.
Breaker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Breaker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Breaker swinging wildly here.
Breaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Cartmen is just out of range.
Cartmen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cartmen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Breaker.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cartmen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Breaker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Breaker 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.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Breaker!
Cartmen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Breaker.
Cartmen tries to counter with a takedown but Breaker is quick to defend against it.
Cartmen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Breaker takes a step back to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Breaker does no damage.
Cartmen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cartmen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Breaker.
Cartmen clinches.
Cartmen is looking to control Breaker's arms but Breaker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cartmen has his back to the cage.
Breaker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Breaker takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Heart Breaker has been cut.
Breaker is trying to force a seperation but Cartmen has the dominant position.
Cartmen with a knee to the head.
Cartmen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cartmen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cartmen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cartmen tries to stall but Breaker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breaker stalling against the cage.
Cartmen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Breaker avoiding damage as Cartmen throws knees to the body.
Breaker is trying to stall.
Cartmen can't find room to land a body shot as Breaker controls the action.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Cartmen.
Breaker is trying to break the clinch but Cartmen has him pressed against the cage.
Cartmen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
I was talking to Cartmen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A body shot lands from Cartmen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartmen tries to stall but Breaker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cartmen.
Cartmen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Breaker is trying to break the clinch but Cartmen has him pressed against the cage.
Cartmen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cartmen misses with a body punch.
Cartmen missing with knees to the body.
Breaker is trying to push Cartmen away but Cartmen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cartmen drags the fight down to the ground.
Breaker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cartmen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Breaker defends well.
Breaker passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartmen tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Breaker has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Cartmen wants to control but Breaker is having none of it.
Cartmen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cartmen punching from the bottom.
Cartmen has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Breaker escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Breaker!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heart Breaker dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A combination from Breaker does no damage.
Cartmen tries to counter with a takedown but Breaker is quick to defend against it.
Cartmen avoids the body shot from Breaker.
Breaker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Breaker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cartmen throws out the jab.
Cartmen throws a hook to the side of Breaker's head but Breaker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cartmen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Breaker.
Breaker sizes up Cartmen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Heart Breaker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cartmen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cartmen takes one to the chin there.
Breaker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cartmen is looking to counter the offense by Breaker and move into the clinch.
Breaker moves out of range as Cartmen throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartmen delivers a nice body kick.
Breaker misses with a straight right.
Cartmen throws a looping overhand right but Breaker ducks down to avoid it.
Breaker 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.
Breaker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Breaker as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartmen ducks under a wild hook from Breaker.
Breaker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Breaker throws a combination. Cartmen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Eric Cartmen's cut is getting worse.
Cartmen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Breaker was well out of range. Poor timing from Cartmen.
Heart Breaker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from Breaker does no damage.
A cross from Breaker lands.
Breaker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cartmen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Breaker looks to land a combination. Cartmen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Breaker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big right from Breaker misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cartmen connects with a solid leg kick.
Breaker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cartmen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Breaker moves away.
Breaker takes a swing at Cartmen's ribcage but misses.
Breaker throws a hook but Cartmen blocks it.
Jab from Breaker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breaker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cartmen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Breaker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cartmen somewhat.
Breaker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cartmen circles away quickly and effectively.
Cartmen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Breaker sprawls and moves away.
Breaker throws a series of punches but Cartmen avoids them all with ease.
Cartmen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Breaker manages to circle out of the way.
Breaker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cartmen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cartmen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Breaker.
Breaker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cartmen looks to land a body kick but Breaker moved away.
Breaker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab by Breaker.
Breaker looks to land a combination but Cartmen avoids it well.
Cartmen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Breaker moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Eric Cartmen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Breaker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cartmen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cartmen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Breaker sprawls and moves away.
Breaker is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartmen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cartmen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cartmen connects with a leg kick. Breaker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cartmen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Breaker if he has to take too many more of those.
Breaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Breaker throws a right hand that Cartmen ducks under and follows up with a left that Cartmen also avoids with ease.
Breaker throws a series of punches but Cartmen moves out of range.
Cartmen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cartmen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cartmen ducks under a wild hook from Breaker.
Cartmen moves away from the strike by Breaker.
Cartmen attempts a counter takedown but Breaker avoids it well and moves away.
Cartmen is looking to land body kicks.
Breaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cartmen feints and then cracks Breaker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Breaker down.
Cartmen slips under a jab.
Breaker swinging wildly here.
Cartmen feinted with a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartmen misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Breaker does no damage.
Cartmen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Breaker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cartmen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cartmen moves out of range of the strikes.
Cartmen tries a head kick but it misses.
Breaker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cartmen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Breaker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Breaker takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cartmen throws the kick towards the body but Breaker avoids it.
Cartmen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Breaker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Breaker misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Cartmen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heart Breaker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Cartmen is looking to clinch.
Breaker misses with a looping right.
Breaker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cartmen tries to counter with a takedown but Breaker is quick to defend against it.
Breaker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cartmen wants to land a leg kick but Breaker is out of range.
Cartmen is looking to wear down Breaker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sloppy strikes from Breaker. Those never looked like landing.
Breaker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cartmen throws a push kick but Breaker slaps the foot to one side.
Cartmen misses with a few strikes there.
Breaker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cartmen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Breaker sprawls and moves away.
Cartmen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Breaker defends well and Cartmen ends up having to push Breaker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Breaker!
Cartmen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Breaker defends well and Cartmen ends up having to push Breaker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Breaker throws a right hand that misses
so Cartmen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cartmen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Breaker dives on top into guard.
Breaker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartmen is looking for a triangle here but Breaker uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Cartmen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Breaker controls the position from side control.
Cartmen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Eric Cartmen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Breaker wants to control but Cartmen is keeping him busy.
Breaker trying to control the pace.
Cartmen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cartmen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Breaker wants to stand but Cartmen is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartmen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Breaker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cartmen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Breaker has managed to get both his arms back between Cartmen's legs - danger averted.
Cartmen has his foot on Breaker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Breaker works his way back into a safe position though.
Eric Cartmen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Breaker is stalling in the full guard.
Breaker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cartmen is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cartmen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Breaker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cartmen misses with a hook.
Cartmen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cartmen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cartmen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Breaker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cartmen needs to keep his hands up - Breaker had a free shot at his head there.
Cartmen looks to score with a jab to the body but Breaker is just out of range.
Breaker throws out a counter right but Cartmen avoids it with no problem.
Heart Breaker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cartmen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Breaker at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heart Breaker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Breaker winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heart Breaker!
In defeat, Eric Cartmen stepped up to the mic, saying 'screw you guys i'm going home'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terrell Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marshall Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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265 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Terrell Grant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marshall Law!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Law misses
and Grant counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Grant missing with knees to the body.
Grant blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Grant misses with a knee strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Law creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Law working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Law lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grant backwards.
Law managing to block the knees to the body from Grant.
A nice left hand lands by Law.
Law misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grant.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law missing with knees to the body.
Law lands an uppercut.
Grant missing with knees to the body.
Law lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Law lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Law.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Law misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grant tries to land knees in the clinch but Law avoids the damage to the body.
Law tries to throw a body punch but Grant avoids it by throwing Law back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Law.
Law tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Law has a couple of punches blocked by Grant.
Law tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grant avoids it.
Law swings wildly with an uppercut but Grant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Law trying to land knees to the body.
Law doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Law.
Grant blocks an uppercut.
Law lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Law misses with a short punch on the inside.
Law misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law tries to throw a body punch but Grant avoids it by throwing Law back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Law.
We've been hearing reports that Grant has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Law swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Law tries to land knees in the clinch but Grant avoids the damage to the body.
Grant managing to block the knees to the body from Law.
Grant jumps guard.
Grant working a defensive guard but Law passes into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grant looking for submissions off his back.
Law wants to stand up but Grant has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Grant is looking to control Law's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grant avoid being mounted?
Law wants to stand up but Grant is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Law is tapping! Great win for Grant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Terrell Grant!
An out of breath Terrell Grant thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Morrison Erikksen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Myron Klewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klewis has chosen Black as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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275 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Morrison Erikksen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Myron Klewis!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klewis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Myron Klewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Erikksen misses its intended target.
Erikksen misses with an uppercut.
Klewis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Erikksen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klewis manages to avoid it.
Erikksen just misses with a punch to the body.
Klewis lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice takedown defense from Erikksen. No joy for Klewis on that attempt.
Erikksen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Erikksen cracks Klewis with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Klewis looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Erikksen finish him?
Klewis is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klewis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Erikksen avoids it really well and circles away.
Morrison Erikksen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Myron Klewis.
Erikksen scores with a hook to the body. Klewis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Erikksen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Klewis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Klewis takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klewis shoots in for a double leg but Erikksen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Erikksen lands a jab to Klewis's midsection.
Klewis looks winded!
Erikksen shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Klewis takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Erikksen sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Klewis bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Morrison Erikksen!
In defeat, Myron Klewis stepped up to the mic, saying 'I don't know what to say.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Kurgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samson Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Kurgan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Kurgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samson Green!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green slips a straight right by Kurgan.
A cross from Green lands.
Green will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Green moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Samson Green has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Kurgan.
Kurgan misses with a body shot.
Kurgan misses with a left hand
and Kurgan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Kurgan.
Green shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kurgan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Green works the jab nicely.
Kurgan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurgan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green wants to clinch but Kurgan slips to the side
letting Kurgan counter with a right hand.
The Kurgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kurgan steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Green is out on his feet! Kurgan sets himself and nearly takes Green's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). The Kurgan!
As The Kurgan got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: There can be only one!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aristotle Polidori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Fur Era (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Aristotle Polidori!
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, Jackson Fur Era!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fur Era closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Polidori quickly recovers to half guard.
Fur Era seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Polidori does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Polidori is looking for a sweep. Fur Era is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Polidori is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fur Era's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fur Era's back!
Polidori is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Fur Era up.
Polidori just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Fur Era rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Polidori is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fur Era defends it well.
Polidori with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Polidori scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Polidori looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polidori scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Polidori is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fur Era looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Polidori seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Polidori landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Polidori seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Polidori lands with a punch from half guard.
Polidori is keen to just control but Fur Era is a slippery customer.
Polidori 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.
Fur Era is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Polidori scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fur Era wants to control but Polidori is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fur Era has hold of Polidori's hands but Polidori slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Polidori lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polidori is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Polidori performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Polidori trying to control from half guard but Fur Era is working away.
Fur Era taking some punishment here, with Polidori in his half guard.
Polidori seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fur Era keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Polidori throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Polidori working over Fur Era with some ground and pound. Fur Era looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fur Era is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Polidori scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fur Era is trying to control but can't.
Polidori is stalling here. Fur Era is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Polidori seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Fur Era has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Polidori wants to get back to his feet.
Polidori is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fur Era off and has taken his back!
A lull in the action here.
Fur Era tries to escape but Polidori has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Fur Era grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fur Era tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fur Era is covering up but some of the strikes from Polidori are getting through and doing damage.
Polidori lands shots from the back.
Fur Era grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Polidori is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Fur Era up.
Polidori is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Fur Era. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Fur Era grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Polidori has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Polidori cracks Fur Era with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Fur Era from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Polidori scores with punches and elbows.
Polidori trying to control momentarily.
Polidori lands a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aristotle Polidori dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Polidori drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fur Era tries to buck Polidori off but Polidori is having none of it.
Check out the look on Polidori's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Polidori is putting a hurting on Fur Era here, landing some big shots from side control.
Fur Era is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Polidori's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
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. Polidori connects with a nice short shot to Fur Era's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polidori 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.
Fur Era tries to kick Polidori off but Polidori keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fur Era wants to improve his position but Polidori is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polidori sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fur Era is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Polidori scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Polidori lands a nice short elbow.
Polidori working the head and body with strikes.
Polidori takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Polidori scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Polidori 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.
Polidori is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Polidori looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fur Era is trying to stand.
Polidori looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fur Era with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Polidori slips a nice elbow through Fur Era's hands, connecting with Fur Era's forehead.
Polidori scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Polidori lands a nice short elbow.
Polidori tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fur Era knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Polidori slips a nice elbow through Fur Era's hands, connecting with Fur Era's forehead.
Fur Era is looking to improve his position.
Aristotle Polidori overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Polidori lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Polidori working the head and body with strikes.
Fur Era makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fur Era.
Polidori postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fur Era can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Polidori controls the pace.
Polidori throws a big elbow that misses.
Polidori trying to control but Fur Era is working from the bottom.
Polidori engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Polidori chips away with some ground and pound.
Fur Era utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Polidori is working Fur Era over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Polidori might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Polidori postures up and lands a big shot to Fur Era's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Polidori trying to control the position from guard on top but Fur Era is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Polidori landing some decent shots from guard.
Polidori pushing down on Fur Era's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Polidori scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fur Era is looking to improve his position.
Polidori seems to be looking for submissions.
Polidori slips a nice elbow through Fur Era's hands, connecting with Fur Era's forehead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fur Era looking for submissions off his back.
Polidori lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aristotle Polidori dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Polidori manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fur Era on his heels. He'll look to pass Fur Era's guard now, I'm sure.
Polidori postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Polidori is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fur Era can do to turn this around?
Fur Era keeping moving, preventing Polidori from controlling successfully.
Polidori throwing strikes from guard but Fur Era blocks nicely.
Polidori wants to control from the top but Fur Era keeps moving.
Polidori is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Fur Era has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Polidori is looking to defend but Fur Era has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Polidori! Fur Era pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Polidori taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jackson Fur Era!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Deary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remic Grochovina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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28
265 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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220 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gary Deary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Remic Grochovina!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deary loads up on a big right hand but Grochovina slips the punch.
Grochovina tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Deary shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Deary trying to control the pace.
Deary will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Grochovina gets full guard.
Grochovina bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Deary's guard.
Deary knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grochovina on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deary avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Deary keeping moving, preventing Grochovina from controlling successfully.
Grochovina might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Deary haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deary on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Deary tries to get out of the position.
Grochovina connects with a couple of short punches.
Grochovina trying to control the position from guard on top but Deary is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deary tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grochovina trying to control the position from guard on top but Deary is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deary wants to sweep here but Grochovina controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Grochovina is stalling in the full guard.
Grochovina wants to control from the top but Deary keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Deary uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Deary drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grochovina bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Deary's guard.
Grochovina is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Grochovina trying to control but Deary is working from the bottom.
Deary wants to sweep but no luck.
Grochovina looking to pass the guard.
Grochovina wants to control from the top but Deary keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Deary keeping full guard, as Grochovina tries to pass.
Deary wants to hit a switch here but Grochovina passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Deary there!
Grochovina wants to get back to his feet but Deary is holding on tight.
Deary really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deary is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gary Deary will probably get the nod.
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.
A jab from Deary misses.
Grochovina drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Deary defends it well.
Deary shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Deary was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Deary trying to control the position but Grochovina is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deary is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Grochovina will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Grochovina manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Grochovina is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Deary pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deary keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Deary throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Deary 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.
Deary thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grochovina's head.
Deary wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grochovina keeps working.
Grochovina is in trouble now - Deary has advanced to mount!
Grochovina wants to control but Deary is having none of it.
Grochovina is looking to get to half guard.
Grochovina regains half guard.
Deary thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grochovina's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grochovina is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Deary pulls his head out easily.
Grochovina wants to get back to full guard.
Deary is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grochovina can do to turn this around?
Deary missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Grochovina wants to control but Deary is keeping busy.
Deary sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grochovina defending well though.
Grochovina trying to control but Deary postures up.
Deary trying to mount his opponent but Grochovina defends it.
Grochovina is pressing down on Deary's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Deary has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Grochovina bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Deary's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deary wants to sweep but no luck.
Grochovina wants to stand but Deary has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Grochovina missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gary Deary overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grochovina wants to control from the top but Deary keeps moving.
Deary wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Grochovina tries to stand but Deary is controlling from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Deary dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Deary's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grochovina under the eye.
Deary misses with a wild body shot.
Deary misses the jab.
Deary looks to land a left hand but Grochovina moved out of range nicely.
Deary bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Grochovina's head.
Deary closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Deary lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deary won't allow Grochovina to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Deary dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Grochovina on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Deary looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice uppercut there from Deary.
Deary fails to land with a series of punches.
Grochovina tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Deary ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grochovina moves away.
Grochovina drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Deary defends it well.
Deary throws a hook to the side of Grochovina's head but Grochovina sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grochovina with the counter takedown but Deary avoids it easily.
Deary throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deary lands a body shot.
A big left from Deary misses.
Deary thuds a left hand into Grochovina's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deary fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Deary jabs Grochovina right on the nose. Grochovina blinks but takes it well.
Deary scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Deary misses with a wild body shot.
Deary misses with a low kick.
Deary waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grochovina.
Deary decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Grochovina works his way to full guard. Good work.
Deary trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grochovina is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grochovina is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Deary is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grochovina is trying to keep Deary in close.
Deary avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Grochovina takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Deary content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Deary accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gary Deary is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grochovina is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grochovina looking for a guillotine here but Deary defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deary 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.
Deary trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grochovina being controlled here, momentarily.
Deary won't allow Grochovina to sweep him here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Deary is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grochovina keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grochovina feints the counter takedown.
Deary dives in and scores a takedown into Grochovina's guard.
Grochovina being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grochovina controls Deary momentarily but Deary frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Deary showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Deary has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Deary!
An out of breath and clearly excited Gary Deary thanked VIRAL COMBAT for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Royler Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riley is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Queen - It's A Hard Life. Royler Gracie could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ronnie Riley's chin.
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262 lbs
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188 lbs
29 - 14 - 2 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Royler Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Ronnie Riley!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Riley misses.
Riley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Riley moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Riley.
A chopping leg kick lands by Riley.
Riley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice uppercut there from Riley.
Gracie really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
An inside leg kick lands from Riley.
Gracie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Riley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gracie's sensitive parts.
Gracie takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riley looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Riley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gracie controls Riley momentarily but Riley frees himself.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Riley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Riley passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Riley controlling the action here.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Riley wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Riley performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Riley moves into full mount! Gracie won't be happy about that!
Riley controlling from mount.
Riley working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is bucking up trying to escape but Riley cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Riley connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Riley fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Riley's attempts to control the action.
Gracie takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gracie tries to lock up and control but Riley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Riley connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Gracie tries to hold on but Riley postures up.
Riley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley is landing with some decent strikes but Gracie is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Riley controlling the position easily from mount.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Riley dominated that round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Riley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gracie's sensitive parts.
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Riley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gracie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Riley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Riley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Riley. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Ronnie Riley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Riley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.
Riley cracks Gracie with a good jab.
Riley is looking to slow Gracie down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gracies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Riley. Riley obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gracie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Riley stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Riley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gracie. That did some damage!
Riley connects with a body shot.
Riley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gracie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Riley misses with a few strikes there.
Crunch! Riley slams his shin into Gracie's torso.
Riley shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gracie eats them both and turns towards Riley to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riley feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gracie's calf.
Riley swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Riley cracks Gracie with a good jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Riley.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Riley.
Riley throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Riley.
Gracie shoots in but Riley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royler Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Riley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Riley connects with a leg kick. Gracie looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Riley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gracie steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Riley. That one must have hurt.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Riley circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
Riley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gracie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Riley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gracie drops his hands momentarily and Riley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Riley bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Riley jabs at Gracie's body.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Riley counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gracie takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gracie. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Riley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Riley is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gracie's half guard.
Riley winds up and cracks Gracie with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley content to control rather than advance.
Riley scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Riley is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Riley controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Riley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Riley throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Riley - that will leave a mark!
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Riley.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Riley cracks Gracie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Riley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Riley lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riley lands with a right hand.
Gracie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Riley connects with a leg kick. Gracie looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Riley lands with a right hand.
Riley thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gracie if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Riley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Riley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Riley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Riley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie is rocked!
Ronnie Riley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Riley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Riley punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Gracie seems to have got his legs back now.
Riley scores with a kick to the body.
Riley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gracie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riley feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gracie's calf.
Riley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Riley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Riley. Gracie shrugs it off though.
Riley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Riley shoots in and bounces Gracie off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Riley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Riley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Riley passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracie is positioning himself well to prevent Riley advancing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Riley performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gracie has hold of Riley's hands but Riley slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gracie is looking to control Riley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Riley has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Gracie defend it? Riley steps over the head and cranks it - Gracie is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Riley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ronnie Riley!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ronnie Riley waved his t-shirt featuring Reaper Combatwear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Athan Stamatis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitt Thrawn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stamatis comes to the cage accompanied by Lose Yourself. Athan Stamatis has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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37
184 lbs
57 - 27 - 0 |
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21
185 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
57 - 27 - 0, fighting out of New York, Athan Stamatis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mitt Thrawn!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stamatis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thrawn closes the distance but Stamatis moves to the side
and Stamatis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thrawn thinking.
Thrawn tries to clinch but Stamatis moves out of range.
Stamatis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thrawn stuffs the takedown.
Stamatis sets himself, and Thrawn steps forward looking for the clinch! Stamatis avoids it this time.
Thrawn cracks a nice hook into Stamatis's ribs.
Stamatis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Both fighters circling a little - Stamatis finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thrawn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stamatis moves away.
Stamatis scores with a hook to the body. Thrawn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stamatis keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Stamatis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thrawn throws a body punch but Stamatis moves out of range.
Stamatis drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stamatis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thrawn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stamatis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stamatis taking a breather here.
Thrawn struggling a bit here.
Stamatis working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Stamatis working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Stamatis lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Thrawn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thrawn is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stamatis cracks Thrawn with a big right hand but Thrawn just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Stamatis controlling from side mount.
Thrawn is trying to improve his position.
Stamatis 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.
Thrawn taking a bit of punishment here - Stamatis scoring with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrawn is looking for a sweep.
Stamatis working the body and head with strikes.
Thrawn wants to control but Stamatis postures up.
Stamatis has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Thrawn is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Stamatis yanks on the arm and Thrawn is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Stamatis.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Athan Stamatis!
Athan Stamatis bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mustaffa Spliff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Tarnowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tarnowski has chosen Hemp Gru - Sami swoi as his entrance music. Mustaffa Spliff has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
45 - 54 - 0, fighting out of London, Mustaffa Spliff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michal Tarnowski!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarnowski throws a lazy body kick
and Tarnowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spliff moves in looking to clinch but Tarnowski pushes him off.
Mustaffa Spliff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spliff doesn't manage to clinch there - Tarnowski circles away.
Spliff moves into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tarnowski.
Tarnowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spliff with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tarnowski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tarnowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Tarnowski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spliff blocks an elbow strike from Tarnowski.
Tarnowski tries to work over Spliff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tarnowski breaks from the clinch.
Spliff moves into the clinch.
Tarnowski has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Spliff uses from the top position.
Tarnowski is trying to keep Spliff in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarnowski looking for a guillotine here but Spliff defends easily.
Spliff postures up.
Tarnowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Tarnowski has his foot on Spliff's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spliff works his way back into a safe position though.
Spliff tries to stand but Tarnowski is controlling from the bottom.
Tarnowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spliff is aware though and is defending well.
Spliff wants to stand but Tarnowski is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mustaffa Spliff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tarnowski lands a nice looking kick to the body. Spliff takes a step back to recover.
Tarnowski keeps the fight on the outside.
Spliff stuffs the takedown.
Spliff moves into range and clinches up with Tarnowski.
Tarnowski breaks from the clinch.
Good work by Spliff as he checks the leg kick.
Spliff tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tarnowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spliff closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tarnowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spliff looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spliff wants to clinch
and Tarnowski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Spliff wants to get back to his feet.
Spliff is not content to let Tarnowski control the position.
Spliff pushes Tarnowski off looking to stand but Tarnowski dives back in and keeps control.
Tarnowski controlling the action here.
Spliff wants to get back to his feet.
Tarnowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tarnowski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spliff pushes Tarnowski off looking to stand but Tarnowski dives back in and keeps control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tarnowski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tarnowski wants to pass the guard but Spliff is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spliff wants to get back to his feet.
Spliff trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tarnowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Spliff.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Tarnowski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Spliff is looking to clinch.
Tarnowski throws a shot from downtown. Spliff moves away and avoids it.
Tarnowski keeps the fight on the outside.
Tarnowski thows a leg kick but Spliff checks it
and Spliff counters with a low kick, right behind Tarnowski 's knee.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spliff looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spliff moves to clinch but Tarnowski breaks away
and Tarnowski counters with a single leg into guard. Spliff didn't expect that.
Spliff wants to stand but Tarnowski is controlling the position.
Tarnowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarnowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spliff works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tarnowski pushing down on Spliff's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Spliff has hold of Tarnowski's hands but Tarnowski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tarnowski seems to be working for a kimura but Spliff defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spliff pushes Tarnowski off looking to stand but Tarnowski dives back in and keeps control.
Tarnowski winds up and cracks Spliff with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Spliff wants to get back to his feet.
Michal Tarnowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tarnowski thows a huge punch but Spliff dodges it nicely.
Tarnowski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tarnowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Spliff looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tarnowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Spliff is just riding it out for now. Tarnowski eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Spliff is looking to escape.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tarnowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Spliff on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tarnowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spliff wants to clinch.
Spliff moves into range and clinches up with Tarnowski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Tarnowski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Spliff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tarnowski manages to break the clinch.
Spliff fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spliff is looking to clinch but Tarnowski is avoiding it.
Spliff tries to close the distance and clinch but Tarnowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tarnowski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Spliff is looking to clinch but Tarnowski is avoiding it.
Spliff wants to clinch up but Tarnowski keeps it at a distance.
Spliff moves in looking to clinch but Tarnowski pushes him off.
Michal Tarnowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tarnowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Spliff.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spliff has closed the distance and engaged Tarnowski in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Tarnowski.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tarnowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tarnowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tarnowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Tarnowski misses the shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spliff tries to clinch up.
Tarnowski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tarnowski shoots in for a takedown but Spliff shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Tarnowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Good leg kick by Tarnowski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tarnowski.
Spliff swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tarnowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Spliff is just out of range.
Spliff swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spliff tries to clinch up.
Tarnowski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tarnowski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Spliff is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Spliff tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tarnowski keeps the fight on the outside.
Spliff is looking to clinch but Tarnowski is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarnowski looks to land a body kick but Spliff moved away.
Spliff tries to close the distance and clinch but Tarnowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spliff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tarnowski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spliff slips a jab and a cross from Tarnowski.
Tarnowski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spliff wants to clinch up but Tarnowski keeps it at a distance.
Spliff is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spliff has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tarnowski.
Spliff closes the distance but Tarnowski moves to the side
and Tarnowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spliff tries to clinch up but Tarnowski circles away and keeps his distance.
Tarnowski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Spliff wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski keeps the fight on the outside.
Spliff tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tarnowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spliff tries to clinch but Tarnowski moves out of range.
Spliff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tarnowski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tarnowski showed some decent athleticism there.
Spliff wants to get back to his feet.
Spliff keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Spliff is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Spliff does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Spliff is looking to escape.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mustaffa Spliff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tarnowski feints and then cracks Spliff's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spliff down.
Spliff takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Spliff tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tarnowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tarnowski feints the counter takedown.
Spliff blocks a low kick nicely.
Tarnowski swings for the body but Spliff moves out of range.
It looked like Spliff wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spliff fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tarnowski connects with a solid leg kick.
Tarnowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Tarnowski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spliff tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tarnowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spliff tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tarnowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spliff clinches with his opponent.
Spliff throws a head punch that misses.
Spliff prevents a body shot from Tarnowski.
Spliff has a couple of punches blocked by Tarnowski.
Tarnowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Michal Tarnowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spliff doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tarnowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Spliff slowing the pace effectively.
Spliff working aggressively here.
Mustaffa Spliff has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spliff misses with the head strike.
Tarnowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tarnowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spliff misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spliff.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michal Tarnowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tarnowski winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Tarnowski!
A very excited looking Michal Tarnowski 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.
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