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USFC 16 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Borje Burman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laverne Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laverne Reynolds 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Borje Burman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Laverne Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds tries to close the distance and clinch but Burman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reynolds throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Burman's waist but Burman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reynolds off to one side.
Burman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Burman throws a head kick that misses.
Reynolds feints the counter takedown.
Reynolds moves in looking to clinch but Burman pushes him off.
Burman misses with a takedown
and Reynolds counters with a left to the body.
Reynolds tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reynolds 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Reynolds tries to clinch up.
Reynolds tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Burman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reynolds tries to clinch but Burman moves out of range.
Reynolds lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Reynolds tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Burman defends well and Reynolds ends up having to push Burman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Reynolds wants to clinch up but Burman keeps it at a distance.
Burman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Burman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reynolds rushes Burman and presses him up against the cage.
Burman looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borje Burman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Reynolds is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Reynolds is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Burman to keep the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Reynolds pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Reynolds. No joy for Burman on that attempt.
As Burman backs off Reynolds throws a huge counter combo but Burman manages to avoid it all.
Reynolds wants to clinch up but Burman keeps it at a distance.
Reynolds scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Burman doesn't seem bothered though.
Reynolds is looking to clinch.
Burman attempts a counter takedown but Reynolds avoids it well and moves away.
Reynolds tries to clinch but Burman is having none of it.
Reynolds tries to close the distance and clinch but Burman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Reynolds keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Reynolds doesn't manage to clinch there - Burman circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds wants to clinch up but Burman keeps it at a distance.
Reynolds closes the distance and clinches up with Burman, looking for a takedown. Reynolds pushes Burman against the cage but Burman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Reynolds goes for a double leg but Burman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Burman continues to drive forward.
Reynolds shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burman pinned against the cage. Burman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Reynolds gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Reynolds pulls his leg out and moves away.
Reynolds clinches with his opponent.
Reynolds lands a body punch in the clinch.
Burman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds stalls.
Reynolds drops down looking for an ankle pick but Burman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reynolds tries to clinch up but Burman circles away and keeps his distance.
Burman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Burman shoots in and drives through. Reynolds sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Laverne Reynolds will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Reynolds tries to clinch up.
Burman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Burman stops Reynolds from getting back to his feet.
Reynolds is defending against the submission attempts here by Burman.
Burman decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burman gets tackled into the cage by Reynolds. Reynolds maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burman looking for a takedown.
Reynolds manages to break the clinch.
Reynolds shoots in and drives through. Burman sprawls well.
Burman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Borje Burman is winning the standup battle so far.
Reynolds drives through with a takedown into Burman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Burman keeping moving, preventing Reynolds from controlling successfully.
Reynolds stays in close to Burman's body and controls the position.
Reynolds looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds stands up from Burman's guard - Reynolds perhaps looking for a knockout.
Reynolds is looking to clinch.
Burman drives through with a takedown into Reynolds's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Burman looking to pass the guard.
Burman 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reynolds controls Burman momentarily but Burman frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds keeping moving, preventing Burman from controlling successfully.
Burman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reynolds preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Reynolds wants to stand and escape but Burman is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown but Burman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Burman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Reynolds sprawls and moves away.
Reynolds tries to clinch there but Burman circles away.
Reynolds slaps away a takedown attempt from Burman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
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.
Reynolds wants to clinch.
Reynolds drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reynolds engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Borje Burman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Burman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Burman gets tackled into the cage by Reynolds. Reynolds maintains the clinch.
Reynolds escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Borje Burman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reynolds has Burman up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees to the body from Reynolds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds has Burman pressed against the cage, preventing Burman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Reynolds escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reynolds tries to clinch up.
Burman swats away the attempt to clinch by Reynolds.
Burman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds wants to clinch but Burman slips to the side
and Burman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Burman connects with a couple of short punches.
Burman looking to pass the guard.
Burman won't allow Reynolds to get back to his feet.
Reynolds pulls Burman in to control the position.
Burman trying to control the position from guard on top but Reynolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reynolds avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Burman stops Reynolds from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck for Reynolds with that takedown attempt.
Reynolds tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reynolds tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Reynolds wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds misses with a body shot
and Burman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Burman.
Reynolds lands an uppercut.
Burman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Burman jumps guard but Reynolds stands there with Burman around his waist. Burman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Reynolds manages to break the clinch.
Burman takes a kick to the side of the head.
Reynolds tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reynolds checks the leg kick.
Reynolds doesn't manage to clinch there - Burman circles away.
Burman tries to counter with a takedown but Reynolds is quick to defend against it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds tries to clinch but Burman is having none of it.
Reynolds scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Burman tries to keep at a distance but Reynolds has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Reynolds.
Burman breaks from the clinch.
Reynolds forces Burman back against the cage and clinches.
Laverne Reynolds seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reynolds gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Burman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borje Burman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reynolds lands a left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burman wants to stall.
Burman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reynolds prevents it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Laverne Reynolds.
I think Reynolds has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Laverne Reynolds!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darryl Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Maxwell might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Black Label Society - Southern Dissolution. Darryl Maxwell has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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203 lbs
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213 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Darryl Maxwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesse Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maxwell throws a sloppy head kick
and Gonzalez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gonzalez cracks Maxwell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gonzalez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Maxwell swings widly with a right hand
and Gonzalez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maxwell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maxwell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maxwell thows a leg kick but Gonzalez checks it
and Gonzalez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maxwell misses with a head kick.
Gonzalez lands with a nice combination. Maxwell backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab from Gonzalez.
A head kick misses from Maxwell.
Gonzalez looks to land a combination but Maxwell avoids it well.
Maxwell misses with a takedown
and Gonzalez counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell misses with a takedown
and Gonzalez counters with a left to the body.
Gonzalez misses with a straight right.
Maxwell misses with a takedown attempt
and Gonzalez counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darryl Maxwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maxwell throws a combination that misses
and Gonzalez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maxwell swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Gonzalez to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Gonzalez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maxwell doesn't seem phased though.
Maxwell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maxwell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gonzalez counters with a straight right hand.
Maxwell swings widly with a right hand
and Gonzalez counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez misses with a hook.
Maxwell changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maxwell throws a combination that misses
and Gonzalez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maxwell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maxwell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gonzalez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick by Maxwell misses
and Gonzalez counters with a nice uppercut.
Maxwell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gonzalez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maxwell scrambles back to his feet.
Gonzalez misses with an uppercut.
Maxwell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Maxwell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maxwell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gonzalez to score with a decent uppercut.
Gonzalez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A right-left combo lands from Gonzalez.
Maxwell moves out of range as Gonzalez strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maxwell gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gonzalez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gonzalez has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Jesse Gonzalez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maxwell swings widly with a right hand
and Gonzalez counters with a stiff right hand.
Maxwell throws a leg kick
and Gonzalez counters with a straight right hand.
Gonzalez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Maxwell had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gonzalez thuds a left hand into Maxwell's body.
Maxwell throws a sloppy head kick and Gonzalez moves out of range easily.
Gonzalez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maxwell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gonzalez jabs Maxwell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gonzalez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzalez feints a jab promting Maxwell to slip. Gonzalez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Maxwell slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Gonzalez.
A head kick by Maxwell misses
and Gonzalez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maxwell looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maxwell moves away from the strike by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maxwell. Maxwell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maxwell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gonzalez.
Maxwell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Gonzalez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maxwell throws a lazy body kick
and Maxwell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maxwell throws a lazy head kick
and Gonzalez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Gonzalez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maxwell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Gonzalez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A jab from Gonzalez misses.
Gonzalez dips to his left and cracks Maxwell with an uppercut!
Maxwell swings for the body but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Gonzalez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body punch from Gonzalez.
Jesse Gonzalez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maxwell throws a head kick that misses
letting Gonzalez counter with a right hand.
Maxwell pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gonzalez is out of range and Maxwell settles back down.
Sloppy strikes from Maxwell. Those never looked like landing.
Maxwell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gonzalez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Gonzalez finds it's way through Maxwell's defenses.
Gonzalez 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.
Maxwell swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gonzalez counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Maxwell! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Gonzalez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Homer Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sin Cara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Sin Cara enters the cage!
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200 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 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Homer Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sin Cara!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thompson circles away quickly and effectively.
Cara lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thompson digs a good hook to Cara's body.
Thompson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cara slips under a jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cara has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Thompson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Cara.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
Cara feints the counter takedown.
Cara fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thompson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thompson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cara counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cara drags the fight down to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson won't allow Cara to sweep him here.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thompson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thompson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thompson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson wants to stand and escape but instead Cara has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Thompson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cara is one step ahead there.
Thompson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cara wants to stand but Thompson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Thompson trying to keep a closed guard but Cara is proving a slippery customer.
Cara wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Thompson is pulling down on Cara's head to control his posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cara wants to pass the guard but Thompson is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cara shoots in looking for a takedown but Thompson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cara's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cara looks for a takedown but Thompson sprawls well.
Thompson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Thompson.
Cara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
Cara is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thompson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Cara is just out of range.
Thompson fails to land with a series of punches.
Thompson misses the jab.
A left lands for Thompson.
Cara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A jab from Thompson misses.
Thompson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Thompson backs off Cara throws a huge counter combo but Thompson manages to avoid it all.
Thompson throws a right hand that misses
and Cara counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cara pulls guard effortlessly.
Thompson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thompson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thompson trying to control but Cara is working from the bottom.
Cara wants to sweep but no luck.
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Cara has wrist control.
Cara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thompson trying to control but Cara is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Homer Thompson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Thompson connects with a body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thompson.
Thompson connects with a nice looking jab.
Cara gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cara is rocked!
Thompson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cara will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Homer Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cara.
Thompson works Cara's body with a nice hook.
Cara wants to clinch.
Thompson misses with an uppercut. Cara saw that one coming.
Thompson sets himself, and Cara steps forward looking for the clinch! Thompson avoids it this time.
Cara with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thompson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cara is still on wobbly legs! Can Thompson finish him?
Homer Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sin Cara.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson throws a series of punches but Cara moves out of range.
Cara seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Homer Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cara wants to clinch up but Thompson keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Thompson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cara.
Thompson misses with a straight right.
Thompson lands a nice shot to the body.
Thompson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cara is looking to clinch.
Thompson misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Thompson misses.
Thompson misses with a hook. Cara ducked under it nicely.
Thompson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cara feints the counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Cara.
Cara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thompson throws out the jab.
Thompson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Cara avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cara.
Thompson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cara at a distance.
Homer Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cara tries to clinch up.
Cara gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thompson.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cara moves away.
Cara changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thompson keeps the fight on the outside.
Thompson lands a jab to the head.
Thompson misses the shot to the body.
Thompson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thompson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thompson throws a hook to the side of Cara's head but Cara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cara walks into a left hand.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Cara avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cara closes the distance but Thompson moves to the side
and Thompson counters with a straight right hand.
Thompson misses with a double jab.
Homer Thompson is winning the standup battle so far.
Cara tries for a takedown but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Thompson misses its intended target.
Thompson slaps away a takedown attempt from Cara, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cara avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a combination
enabling Cara to counter with a crisp jab.
Thompson lands with a nice body punch.
Cara dives in for a single leg takedown but Thompson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cara is breathing heavily.
Thompson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thompson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thompson throws a body punch but Cara moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws a hook but Cara avoids it easily.
Cara tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson throws a nice looking combination but Cara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thompson throws a hook but Cara avoids it easily.
Thompson fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson stuffs the takedown.
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
Cara loads up on a big right hand but Thompson slips the punch.
It looked like Thompson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cara has a takedown stuffed.
Thompson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thompson looks to land a combination but Cara avoids it well.
Cara tries to move into range but Thompson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Homer Thompson 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!
Cara staying out of range there.
Cara tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
Cara slips a straight right by Thompson.
Cara on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab from Thompson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thompson. Cara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thompson misses with a series of wild punches.
Cara closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thompson circles away.
Cara throws a wild hook but Thompson just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Cara gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Thompson raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Homer Thompson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Corey Terror (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Lovelair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terror kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Superjoint Ritual - Dress Like A Target. Christopher Lovelair has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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27
190 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Corey Terror!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Lovelair!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lovelair takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Terror.
Terror lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lovelair lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right from Terror.
It looks like Christopher Lovelair has been cut.
Terror missing with knees to the body.
Lovelair tries to land knees in the clinch but Terror avoids the damage to the body.
Lovelair taking a breather.
Lovelair is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lovelair tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Terror avoids it.
Lovelair blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lovelair tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Terror working aggressively here.
Terror lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lovelair backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Terror.
Terror misses with a punch on the inside.
Terror looking to throw knees to the head but Lovelair is blocking nicely.
Nice body punch from Terror - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Terror fails to land.
Terror taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovelair manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Terror creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Terror as the two fighters clinch.
Lovelair looks winded!
Terror avoids a wild elbow strike from Lovelair.
Lovelair is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lovelair throws an elbow but it misses.
Terror tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Terror lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lovelair blocks a body shot from Terror.
Terror looking to throw knees to the head but Lovelair is blocking nicely.
Terror misses with the head strike.
Terror lands a body shot in the clinch.
Terror lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Terror pushes Lovelair back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Terror working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Terror creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Terror stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Terror - that landed with a thud.
Terror escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Terror swats away the attempt to clinch by Lovelair.
Terror connects with a solid leg kick.
Lovelair throws a head kick that misses.
Terror avoids the head kick by Lovelair.
Terror throws the left hand but Lovelair avoids the punch easily.
Lovelair counters with a body kick.
Lovelair on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lovelair pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Terror circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Terror to counter with a crisp jab.
Terror swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Terror pushes Lovelair up against the cage in a clinch.
Terror lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lovelair with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
I was talking to Terror's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lovelair throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovelair blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Terror lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That has opened up Christopher Lovelair's cut even more.
Terror throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lovelair prevents a body shot from Terror.
Terror scores with a shot to the side of Lovelair's head.
Terror lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Terror.
Terror tries to work over Lovelair's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Terror softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Terror blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lovelair on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Terror lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lovelair backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Terror.
Terror blocks an elbow strike from Lovelair.
Terror'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.
Terror lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
Terror lands an uppercut that drops Lovelair! Terror follows him to the canvas looking to finish.
Lovelair is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terror tries to advance to mount but Lovelair denies him.
Lovelair is still in real trouble! Can Terror finish him?
Terror tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lovelair seems to have recovered his senses.
Terror is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lovelair is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Terror decides to stand back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Terror lands with a nice body punch.
Lovelair throws a lazy head kick
and Terror counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Terror cracks Lovelair with a big right hand and Lovelair goes down!
The cut above Christopher Lovelair's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Terror gets to his feet. Lovelair looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Terror dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christopher Lovelair's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Terror drops Lovelair with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Lovelair! Terror dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corey Terror!
A very excited looking Corey Terror 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Frederiksen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasily Rohdin Bibby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasily Rohdin Bibby has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
265 lbs
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235 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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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
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fred Frederiksen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Vasily Rohdin Bibby!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bibby looks to score with a jab to the body but Frederiksen is just out of range.
Frederiksen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Frederiksen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bibby.
Bibby jabs Frederiksen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bibby just misses with a punch to the body.
Bibby ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bibby throws a push kick but Frederiksen slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Frederiksen.
It looked like Frederiksen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bibby lands a body shot.
Frederiksen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bibby misses the jab.
Frederiksen misses with a low kick.
Bibby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frederiksen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bibby stuns Frederiksen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bibby tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Frederiksen swivels and escapes.
Frederiksen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bibby.
Bibby throws a body punch but Frederiksen moves out of range.
Bibby throws a body shot but no joy.
As Bibby tries to get set, Frederiksen tries to push him back and clinch up but Bibby manages to avoid the attempt.
Frederiksen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've been told by Frederiksen's head coaches at Mo's ($499) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bibby tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Frederiksen defends well and Bibby ends up having to push Frederiksen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Frederiksen is looking for a counter combo.
Fred Frederiksen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasily Rohdin Bibby.
Bibby scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bibby shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Frederiksen as he jumps to the side.
Frederiksen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A shot to the liver by Bibby. Beautiful body shot.
Frederiksen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bibby holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bibby looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bibby avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Frederiksen.
Bibby actively working from the bottom here.
Frederiksen lands strikes from half guard.
Bibby actively working from the bottom here.
Bibby is looking for a sweep. Frederiksen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Frederiksen wants to take a breather but Bibby is having none of it.
Bibby is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Frederiksen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Frederiksen's back!
Frederiksen has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Bibby.
Bibby is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bibby tries to keep control of the position but Frederiksen is staying busy.
Frederiksen is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bibby looking for the RNC.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frederiksen just trying to survive but Bibby is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Frederiksen is trying to break free.
Bibby looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasily Rohdin Bibby dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Frederiksen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bibby tries to bum rush Frederiksen with a series of wild strikes but Frederiksen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Frederiksen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bibby digs a good hook to Frederiksen's body.
Bibby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frederiksen.
Frederiksen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Frederiksen motions for Bibby to come forward. Frederiksen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bibby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frederiksen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bibby swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Frederiksen.
Bibby pivots, looking for a leg kick but Frederiksen is out of range and Bibby settles back down.
Bibby fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bibby shoots in but no luck this time.
Frederiksen tries to counter by clinching up but Bibby breaks away and moves out of range.
Frederiksen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bibby fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Frederiksen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fred Frederiksen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasily Rohdin Bibby.
Bibby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frederiksen.
Bibby scores with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frederiksen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frederiksen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bibby swivels and escapes.
Bibby gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Frederiksen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bibby has his feet on Frederiksen's thighs here. He's pushed Frederiksen off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Frederiksen screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vasily Rohdin Bibby!
Vasily Rohdin Bibby tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cilian Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Hiller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hiller is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cabbage - No meat eating. The key to victory for Cilian Lynch has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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19
153 lbs
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20
153 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cilian Lynch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Hiller!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hiller was well out of range. Poor timing from Lynch.
No luck for Hiller with that takedown attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lynch, right into the meat.
Lynch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lynch swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hiller.
Hiller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cilian Lynch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Hiller.
Hiller shoots in looking for a takedown but Lynch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hiller's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Lynch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hiller scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lynch is looking to control Hiller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lynch avoid being mounted?
Lynch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lynch.
Hiller won't allow Lynch to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hiller wants to control from the top but Lynch keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hiller is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hiller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lynch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hiller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lynch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hiller is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynch has his feet on Hiller's thighs here. He's pushed Hiller off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hiller screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cilian Lynch!
A relieved looking Cilian Lynch thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Matt Hiller had this to say: 'I see, you have watched my workout videos.. Great job, now back to pump it!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Svork Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rhaegar Targaryen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rhaegar Targaryen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
202 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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180 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Svork Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rhaegar Targaryen!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Targaryen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Targaryen.
Targaryen gets caught napping as Silva dives in and scores a takedown. Targaryen manages to retain guard.
Silva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Targaryen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Targaryen blocks nicely.
Silva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Targaryen for as long as he can get away with.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Svork Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Targaryen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Silva 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.
Silva with a poor takedown
letting Targaryen counter with a right hand.
Targaryen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Silva clinches up against the cage.
Silva tries for a takedown. No joy.
Targaryen tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Targaryen's coach down at Hoarse Farm was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Targaryen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A short left from Targaryen.
Targaryen letting Silva take a breather here.
Silva wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Svork Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva tries for a takedown. No joy.
Targaryen pushes Silva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Targaryen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Targaryen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Targaryen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Targaryen has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
Targaryen misses with some punches.
Silva will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Targaryen up against the cage.
Silva controlling the action here for a moment.
Targaryen misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Targaryen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva can't get the takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Targaryen can't fight it off and eventually Silva manages to take the fight to the floor. Targaryen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Silva controlling from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rhaegar Targaryen will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Silva clinches up against the cage.
Silva pressing his opponent against the cage.
Silva is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Targaryen can't fight it off and eventually Silva manages to take the fight to the floor. Targaryen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Silva controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Targaryen wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Silva has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva scoring with punches to the head and body.
Silva content to stall in guard here.
Silva continues to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Silva lands in his opponent's guard.
Silva 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.
More hug and hope from Silva.
Silva makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silva engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Targaryen.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Svork Silva dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Silva tries to clinch there but Targaryen circles away.
Silva dives in and scores a takedown into Targaryen's guard.
Silva sitting in guard here, content to control.
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.
Targaryen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Targaryen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Silva engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Targaryen throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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.
Silva shoots in and bounces Targaryen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Silva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Targaryen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Silva controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Targaryen misses with a looping right.
Silva wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Silva tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Targaryen defends well and Silva ends up having to push Targaryen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Silva clinches up with Targaryen and pushes him back against the cage.
Targaryen blocks an elbow strike from Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to take this one to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Targaryen.
Silva avoiding damage.
Silva is trying to drag Targaryen to the mat but Targaryen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Svork Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Targaryen prevents it.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Silva leaning against his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Targaryen is pressed up against the cage. Silva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Targaryen down to the mat. Targaryen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Targaryen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
Targaryen digs a good hook to Silva's body.
Targaryen cracks Silva with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that's the end of the fight!
Svork Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Silva 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:26
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Svork Silva!
An out of breath Svork Silva thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Rhaegar Targaryen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Normally I would say "Auf wiedersehen," but since what "auf wiedersehen" actually means is "'till I see you again", and since I never wish to see you again, to you, sir, I say goodbye.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcin Elsner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxx Elorde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcin Elsner 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcin Elsner!
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, Maxx Elorde!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elsner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Elsner takes one to the side of the head.
Elorde drops Elsner with a beautiful combination! Elsner stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Elorde is looking for the KO!
It looks like Marcin Elsner has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Elsner has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Elorde feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Elsner sprawling to the canvas! Elsner rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Elorde finish him?!
Elsner is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elorde throws a shot to the body.
Oh Elsner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Elsner is breathing heavily.
Elorde lands with a right and another and another! Elsner is in big trouble! Elorde lands again and this time it's lights out for Elsner! A quality knockout there for Elorde.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Maxx Elorde!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George West Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luis Cruz acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, George West Jr!
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, Luis Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from West Jr. Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
West Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cruz avoids the body shot from West Jr.
West Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cruz's head backwards.
West Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. West Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cruz has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Cruz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling West Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West Jr looks to land a left hand but Cruz moved out of range nicely.
And Cruz tries to counter it with a takedown but West Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd cheers as West Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cruz doesn't seem phased though.
Cruz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cruz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
West Jr scores with a punch to the head.
George West Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West Jr darts in trying to clinch
and Cruz counters with a single leg into guard. West Jr didn't expect that.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but West Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
West Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Cruz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cruz is looking for a kimura here.
West Jr is staying active underneath Cruz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
West Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cruz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cruz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. West Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cruz.
Cruz prevents West Jr from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cruz seems to be working for a kimura but West Jr defends the submission attempt.
Cruz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cruz in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. West Jr tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Cruz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luis Cruz!
Luis Cruz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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