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SPNY 272: PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Rakhmanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rage Kootz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rakhmanov comes to the cage accompanied by Russian national anthem. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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18 - 15 - 0 |
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikhail Rakhmanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rage Kootz!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Kootz.
Kootz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rakhmanov.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kootz.
Rakhmanov tries to move into range but Kootz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kootz throws a looping overhand right but Rakhmanov ducks down to avoid it.
Kootz jabs Rakhmanov right on the nose. Rakhmanov blinks but takes it well.
A jab from Rakhmanov does it's job there.
Rakhmanov scores with a decent looking hook.
Rakhmanov scores with a shot to the body.
Rakhmanov looks to land a body kick but Kootz moved away.
Rakhmanov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kootz connects with the punch.
Kootz avoids the body shot from Rakhmanov.
Kootz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kootz misses with a hook.
Rakhmanov misses the shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kootz, right into the meat.
Kootz tries to work over Rakhmanov's front leg with a kick but Rakhmanov checks it.
Rakhmanov feinted with a counter takedown.
Rakhmanov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Kootz.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kootz.
Kootz connects with a nice looking jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rakhmanov.
Kootz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rakhmanov throws a head kick but Kootz moves out of range.
Kootz scores with a leg kick.
Rakhmanov ducks under a wild hook from Kootz.
Kootz throws a big shot that misses.
Kootz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rakhmanov attempts a counter takedown but Kootz avoids it well and moves away.
Rakhmanov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rakhmanov throws a head kick that misses.
Kootz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rage Kootz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kootz lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jab by Kootz.
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!
Kootz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kootz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kootz throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rakhmanov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice defenses there by Kootz.
Rakhmanov dodges the punch combination from Kootz.
Some bone on bone action there as Rakhmanov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rakhmanov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rakhmanov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kootz to score with a decent uppercut.
Kootz throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rakhmanov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rakhmanov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rakhmanov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rakhmanov throwing shots but Kootz is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kootz is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakhmanov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kootz defending well though.
Rakhmanov thows a huge punch but Kootz dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Rakhmanov there.
Rakhmanov is looking to pass Kootz's guard but actually Kootz recovers to full guard.
Kootz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kootz keeping full guard, as Rakhmanov tries to pass.
Kootz keeping moving, preventing Rakhmanov from controlling successfully.
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.
Rakhmanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kootz is controlling Rakhmanov's posture.
Rakhmanov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kootz is trying to get back to half guard.
Rakhmanov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rakhmanov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kootz is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rage Kootz will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kootz stuffs the takedown attempt from Rakhmanov. Rakhmanov gets slowly back to his feet.
Kootz blocks a low kick nicely.
Kootz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kootz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rakhmanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kootz.
Kootz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rakhmanov misses with an uppercut. Kootz saw that one coming.
Kootz drops his hands momentarily and Rakhmanov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kootz has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kootz scoring well with a low kick there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rakhmanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakhmanov blocks the body kick.
Rakhmanov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kootz.
A leg kick checked by Kootz.
Rakhmanov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kootz counters with an inside leg kick.
Rakhmanov missing with a left hand there. Kootz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kootz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kootz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rakhmanov.
Rakhmanov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kootz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kootz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rakhmanov tries to land a front kick but Kootz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kootz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kootz avoids the head kick by Rakhmanov.
Rakhmanov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kootz counters with a straight right hand.
Crunch! Kootz slams his shin into Rakhmanov's torso.
Kootz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rakhmanov's calf.
Kootz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rakhmanov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kootz misses with a series of wild punches.
Rakhmanov avoids the body shot from Kootz.
Rakhmanov throws a head kick that half lands.
Rage Kootz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kootz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kootz lands a leg kick that knocks Rakhmanov off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rakhmanov lands a leg kick that knocks Kootz off balance momentarily.
Rakhmanov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kootz.
Rakhmanov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rakhmanov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kootz.
Kootz lands a front kick.
Rakhmanov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kootz.
Kootz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kootz looks to land a right hand but Rakhmanov moved out of range.
Kootz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rakhmanov in his tracks.
Kootz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rakhmanov. Rakhmanov obviously looking to wear him down.
Rakhmanov tries for a takedown but Kootz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kootz looks to land a combination. Rakhmanov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kootz lands with a hook. Rakhmanov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rakhmanov looks to land a body kick but Kootz moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kootz misses with a low kick.
Nice cross by Rakhmanov.
Rakhmanov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikhail Rakhmanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kootz thuds his shin into the meat of Rakhmanov's side.
Kootz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rakhmanov throws a big shot that misses.
Rakhmanov cracks Kootz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rakhmanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Rakhmanov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kootz connects with the punch.
Rakhmanov misses with an uppercut.
Kootz throws the left hand but Rakhmanov avoids the punch easily.
Rakhmanov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kootz tries to move into range but Rakhmanov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
A slow jab from Kootz misses its intended target.
Kootz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rakhmanov misses with a left hand
and Kootz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rakhmanov ducks under a wild hook from Kootz.
Kootz lands a body shot.
Kootz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kootz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rakhmanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kootz at a distance.
Kootz throws a leg kick which misses Rakhmanov's front leg but catches the back leg as Rakhmanov tries to avoid it.
Kootz avoids the head kick by Rakhmanov.
Rakhmanov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rakhmanov throws a hook but Kootz avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kootz lands a jab to Rakhmanov's midsection.
Kootz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rakhmanov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kootz if he has to take too many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rage Kootz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kootz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rakhmanov manages to avoid it.
Rakhmanov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jab from Kootz.
Rakhmanov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kootz looks to throw a body kick
and Rakhmanov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kootz won't be happy with that.
Kootz managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rakhmanov.
Rakhmanov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kootz on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kootz parries the strikes from Rakhmanov easily there. Rakhmanov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kootz to escape.
Rakhmanov throwing strikes but Kootz manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rakhmanov is looking to reverse the position.
Rakhmanov prevents Kootz from improving position.
Rakhmanov tries to buck Kootz off but Kootz is having none of it.
Mikhail Rakhmanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rakhmanov is not content to let Kootz control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakhmanov is looking to reverse the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Rakhmanov is looking for a sweep.
Rakhmanov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rakhmanov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rakhmanov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kootz manages to get himself to full guard.
Rakhmanov throws an elbow that misses. Kootz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rakhmanov's guard. Nice move by Kootz!
Kootz trying to control the position from guard on top but Rakhmanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rakhmanov wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rakhmanov is working hard here to advance position.
Kootz wants to control from the top but Rakhmanov keeps moving.
Rakhmanov looking for subs off his back but Kootz has passed one foot through into half guard.
Rakhmanov tries to roll over but Kootz keeps him under control.
Kootz trying to pass the guard but Rakhmanov defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kootz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rakhmanov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kootz is looking to advance position but Rakhmanov won't allow it.
Kootz wants to take a breather but Rakhmanov is having none of it.
Rakhmanov is pressing down on Kootz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rakhmanov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kootz manages to get himself to full guard.
Rakhmanov trying to control but Kootz is working from the bottom.
Kootz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rakhmanov trying to control but Kootz is working from the bottom.
Rage Kootz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kootz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kootz keeping full guard, as Rakhmanov tries to pass.
Kootz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rakhmanov.
Rakhmanov throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rakhmanov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kootz's head.
Rakhmanov wants to pass the guard but Kootz is keeping the position.
Mikhail Rakhmanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Rakhmanov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kootz 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rage Kootz!
In his post fight interview, Rage Kootz started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reshad Tartan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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280 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reshad Tartan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Banner!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tartan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tartan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Banner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tartan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Banner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from Tartan.
Banner throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tartan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Banner lands a hook that stumbles Tartan back into the cage. Banner follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Tartan to the canvas! Banner pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Tartan has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tony Banner!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pittsburgh Steelers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasco Eanes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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265 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pittsburgh Steelers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Vasco Eanes!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steelers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eanes lands a really nice looking cross but Steelers seems unphased.
It looks like Pittsburgh Steelers has been cut.
Pittsburgh Steelers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steelers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eanes tries to counter with a clinch but Steelers shakes him off and moves away.
Eanes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steelers tries to move into range but Eanes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Steelers swings widly with a right hand
and Eanes counters with a left and a right that stings Steelers.
Steelers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steelers connects with a looping right hand.
Steelers throws a poor cross that misses
and Eanes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steelers. Eanes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eanes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Steelers clobbers Eanes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eanes moves into range and clinches up with Steelers.
A right handed body shot lands from Eanes.
Steelers is breathing heavily.
Eanes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Eanes on the inside.
Eanes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Come on Eanes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Eanes.
Eanes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steelers is trying to break the clinch but Eanes has him pressed against the cage.
Eanes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Eanes presses Steelers against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Eanes lands with a right to the head.
Eanes lands a hook that snaps the head of Steelers backwards.
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!
Eanes is leaning against Steelers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Eanes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steelers is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Eanes.
Oh Steelers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eanes has a couple of punches blocked by Steelers.
Eanes dips a shoulder and cracks Steelers with a mighty uppercut! Steelers falls back against the cage and Eanes unloads with a barrage of strikes! Steelers is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Eanes screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasco Eanes!
In defeat, Pittsburgh Steelers stepped up to the mic, saying 'I can not believe he beat me. Fuck!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dran Jast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gogo Munjiza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
291 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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270 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dran Jast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gogo Munjiza!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Munjiza scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Dran Jast has been cut.
A head kick misses from Munjiza.
Munjiza throws a sloppy head kick and Jast moves out of range easily.
Jast uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Munjiza.
Jast appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Munjiza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Munjiza misses with a wild body shot.
Munjiza with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Munjiza connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jast looking to score a takedown here. Munjiza is defending well but Jast drives through and ends up in Munjiza's guard.
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!
Munjiza is trying to keep Jast in close.
Jast trying to control but Munjiza is working from the bottom.
Jast stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Munjiza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munjiza is pulling down on Jast's head to control his posture.
We've been hearing that Jast has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Munjiza bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jast's guard.
Munjiza would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Munjiza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jast works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Munjiza wants to stand but Jast has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Munjiza scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Munjiza tries to stand but Jast is controlling from the bottom.
Jast is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Munjiza is aware though and is defending well.
Jast on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jast tries to get out of the position.
Munjiza wants to control from the top but Jast keeps moving.
Munjiza throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jast uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Munjiza.
Jast attempts a counter takedown but Munjiza avoids it well and moves away.
Munjiza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jast changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Munjiza loads up on a big right hand but Jast slips the punch.
Munjiza attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Munjiza.
Jast chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Munjiza can pounce on him.
Munjiza throws a head kick that misses.
Munjiza goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jast shoots in looking for a takedown but Munjiza manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jast's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jast tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Munjiza swivels and escapes.
Munjiza stuffs the takedown attempt from Jast. Jast gets slowly back to his feet.
As Jast backs off Munjiza throws a huge counter combo but Jast manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dran Jast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jast is breathing heavily.
Munjiza shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jast eats them both and turns towards Munjiza to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dran Jast's cut is getting worse.
Munjiza rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jast counters with a single leg into guard. Munjiza didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jast has gone for a leg lock! Munjiza slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jast's guard.
Jast keeping moving, preventing Munjiza from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munjiza connects with a couple of short punches.
Munjiza wants to stand but Jast has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Munjiza works over Jast with some ground and pound from guard.
Munjiza gets to his feet. Jast looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Munjiza closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Munjiza cracks Jast with a good jab.
Dran Jast's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Munjiza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jast circles away quickly and effectively.
Jast wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gogo Munjiza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dran Jast's cut.
That's time! Jast's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jast shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Munjiza's guard.
Munjiza is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jast pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Munjiza is keeping the position for now.
Jast trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jast has gone for a leg lock! Munjiza slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jast's guard.
Jast will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Munjiza controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munjiza throws a big elbow that misses.
Munjiza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jast working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Munjiza doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Munjiza manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gogo Munjiza has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jast looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Munjiza got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jast has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Munjiza has managed to get both his arms back between Jast's legs - danger averted.
Jast looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Munjiza throws a big right hand that misses.
Munjiza passes Jast's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Munjiza trying to control the action but Jast is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munjiza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Munjiza is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Munjiza trying to control from half guard but Jast is working away.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Munjiza wants to stand up but Jast has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jast closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Munjiza did well to prevent Jast getting side control.
Jast is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Munjiza trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munjiza gets back to full guard.
Munjiza is pulling down on Jast's head to control his posture.
Jast pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Munjiza is keeping the position for now.
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.
Munjiza is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jast postures up.
Jast passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jast looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jast tries to score with some ground and pound. Munjiza controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Munjiza is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dran Jast dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dran Jast's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Munjiza swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jast is defended easily by Munjiza.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jast.
A little jabbing left from Munjiza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dran Jast is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jast shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jast drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Munjiza dives on top into guard.
Jast looking for a guillotine here but Munjiza defends easily.
Munjiza gets to his feet - Jast follows without any prompting.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munjiza lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jast's sensitive parts.
Munjiza is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Munjiza catches Jast with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Munjiza throws a one two combo.
Munjiza waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Jast. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Jast to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Jast is rocked!
Jeez, Dran Jast's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munjiza stands up and waves to Jast to follow him.
Oh Jast is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gogo Munjiza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Munjiza tries a head kick but it misses.
Jast seems to have got his legs back now.
Munjiza lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Jast falls backwards - clearly groggy! Munjiza dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gogo Munjiza!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roope Latvala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hoy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roope Latvala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 34 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hoy Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nelson throws a series of punches but Latvala avoids them all with ease.
Latvala is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nelson throws a looping overhand right but Latvala ducks down to avoid it.
Latvala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nelson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Latvala delivers a nice body kick.
Latvala has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nelson.
Latvala lands a head shot.
It looks like Hoy Nelson has been cut.
Latvala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nelson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Latvala.
Nelson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Latvala misses with a lunging right hand
and Nelson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson is looking to chop away at Latvala's legs.
Nelson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nelson is looking to land body kicks.
Latvala misses with an uppercut. Nelson saw that one coming.
Nelson misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Latvala has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Latvala feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nelson's calf.
Nelson tries a low kick but Latvala avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Latvala on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Latvala throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hoy Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Latvala takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Latvala moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nelson is rocked!
Latvala throws a body kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Nelson.
Nelson throws a hook but Latvala blocks it.
Latvala throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nelson moves into the clinch.
Latvala stalls.
Nelson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Latvala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nelson throws out the jab.
Latvala is looking to counter punch.
Nice straight punches there by Latvala. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Latvala.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Latvala moves out of range of the body kick from Nelson.
Latvala misses with a right hand
and Nelson counters with a nice uppercut.
Latvala dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Latvala misses.
Nelson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Latvala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nelson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nelson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nelson misses with a kick to the body.
Nelson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Latvala steps into range and cracks Nelson with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Nelson flops backwards and Latvala dives into his guard looking to finish!
Nelson is still in real trouble! Can Latvala finish him?
Latvala postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Nelson covers up, he's hurt! Latvala keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Latvala and the ref steps in to end the fight! Latvala can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roope Latvala!
A relieved looking Roope Latvala thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nicolo Avecilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicolo Avecilla could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marcelo Souza 's chin.
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149 lbs
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141 lbs
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nicolo Avecilla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marcelo Souza !
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avecilla rushes Souza and presses him up against the cage.
Avecilla is leaning against Souza and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Avecilla pressing his opponent against the cage.
Avecilla pushes Souza back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Souza is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Avecilla is defending well.
Avecilla manages to break the clinch.
Avecilla throws a head kick that Souza semi-blocks.
Souza misses with a double jab
and Avecilla counters with a straight right hand.
Nicolo Avecilla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avecilla displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Souza .
Souza slips a jab and a cross from Avecilla.
Avecilla moves into range and clinches up with Souza .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avecilla landing knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Souza 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Avecilla lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Avecilla.
A short right from Avecilla on the inside.
Avecilla breaks the clinch.
Avecilla instigates a clinch.
Souza can't break the clinch.
Avecilla stalling against the cage.
Avecilla works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Avecilla escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Souza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nicolo Avecilla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelo Souza .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Avecilla.
Avecilla has Souza up against the cage in a clinch.
Souza takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Avecilla connects with a nasty looking knee right to Souza 's face.
Souza is rocked!
Souza misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Avecilla.
Souza is still on wobbly legs! Can Avecilla finish him?
Avecilla controlling the action here for a moment.
Avecilla lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Souza backwards.
Avecilla creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Souza with a big uppercut! Souza tries to clinch up but Avecilla pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Souza to the mat! Souza covers up and Avecilla unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nicolo Avecilla!
A victorious Nicolo Avecilla thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexandr Nikitin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felicito Vicente (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikitin's entrance music is Smack My Bitch Up . A fine choice. Vicente has chosen Taya by GreyhoundzzZZ as his entrance music. Alexandr Nikitin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Felicito Vicente's chin.
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26
155 lbs
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24
151 lbs
10 - 6 - 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
8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexandr Nikitin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Felicito Vicente!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikitin slips a jab from Vicente.
Vicente lands with a kick to the temple. Nikitin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nikitin looks to score with a jab to the body but Vicente is just out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Vicente. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vicente.
Nice uppercut lands for Vicente. That snapped Nikitin's head back.
Vicente with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nikitin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nikitin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nikitin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vicente struggles to land a body shot inside as Nikitin controls his hands.
Nikitin wants a takedown but no success here.
Nikitin blocks a body shot from Vicente.
Nikitin turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nikitin manages to end up in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikitin remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Nikitin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikitin wants to control but Vicente is keeping him busy.
Vicente is looking for a sweep.
Vicente wants to control but Nikitin postures up.
Nikitin working the ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Vicente's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vicente felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Vicente manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nikitin is trying to control but can't.
Vicente not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nikitin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nikitin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vicente.
Vicente is keen to just control but Nikitin is a slippery customer.
Vicente missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicente sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nikitin defending well though.
Vicente passes to full mount!
Nikitin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vicente unloads with some shots from mount but Nikitin bucks and avoids them well.
Nikitin holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Vicente tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Vicente thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Vicente wants to take his opponent's back but Nikitin doesn't allow it.
Vicente looking to control but Nikitin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vicente throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nikitin because Vicente loaded up on that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vicente sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Nikitin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nikitin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vicente thowing shots but they're missing.
Nikitin is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Vicente has taken his back.
Vicente struggling to keep hold of the position.
Nikitin avoids the strikes from Vicente.
Vicente just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin wants to escape the position.
Nikitin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Vicente is keen to just control but Nikitin is a slippery customer.
Vicente throwing shots but Nikitin is blocking nicely.
Vicente thows a huge punch but Nikitin dodges it nicely.
Nikitin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Nikitin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vicente pulls his head out easily.
Nikitin is looking to improve his position.
Vicente seems to be looking for submissions.
Nikitin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felicito Vicente dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vicente lunges at Nikitin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nikitin's hand.
A clash of legs there as Nikitin blocks the low kick.
Vicente lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nikitin circles away quickly and effectively.
Nikitin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vicente buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vicente keeps Nikitin at a distance using the push kick.
Vicente cracks Nikitin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nikitin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nikitin drops his hands momentarily and Vicente takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nikitin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicente throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vicente throws a low kick, looking for Nikitin's leg but Nikitin calmly moves out of range.
Nikitin feinted with a counter takedown.
Nikitin blocks a head kick by Vicente.
Nikitin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vicente throws out the jab.
Nikitin feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Nikitin with that takedown attempt.
Nikitin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vicente sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vicente throws out a counter right but Nikitin avoids it with no problem.
Vicente keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nikitin.
Nikitin moves away from the strike by Vicente.
Nikitin is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Nikitin.
Vicente throws a leg kick but Nikitin sees it coming and moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Nikitin misses the target.
Vicente loads up on a big right hand but Nikitin slips the punch.
Nikitin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vicente counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vicente dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nikitin. That did some damage!
Vicente cracks Nikitin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vicente waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nikitin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicente circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nikitin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vicente paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vicente has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nikitin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nikitin fails to land the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vicente throws the kick towards the body but Nikitin avoids it.
Nikitin throwing a counter right hand but Vicente manages to avoid it.
Vicente defending well as Nikitin loads up on a big left hand.
Vicente misses with a low kick as Nikitin jumps back.
Vicente throws a looping overhand right but Nikitin ducks down to avoid it.
Nikitin checks a low kick from Vicente.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicente misses with a straight left.
Nikitin connects with a single shot there.
Nikitin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vicente.
Nikitin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vicente pinned against the cage. Vicente gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexandr Nikitin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch lands to the side of Nikitin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vicente lands with a straight right. Nikitin didn't see that one coming.
Vicente ducks under a wild hook from Nikitin.
Felicito Vicente is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vicente lands with a hook. Nikitin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nikitin thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch lands to the side of Vicente 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vicente.
Vicente keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vicente replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nikitin blocks it well.
Vicente is looking to slow Nikitin down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vicente throws a leg kick but Nikitin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Nikitin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vicente lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nikitin's sensitive parts.
Vicente throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Nikitin counter with a right hand.
Nikitin wants to clinch but Vicente slips to the side
and Vicente counters with a straight right hand.
Nikitin needs to keep his hands up - Vicente had a free shot at his head there.
Nikitin fails with a takedown attempt.
Nikitin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nikitin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vicente connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nikitin scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felicito Vicente showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Vicente turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nikitin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vicente's waist but Vicente gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nikitin off to one side.
Nikitin throws a right hand that misses
and Nikitin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Felicito Vicente seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nikitin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vicente.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vicente, right into the meat.
Donk. Vicente catches Nikitin right on the button with a cross.
Vicente misses with a few strikes there.
Vicente connects with a crisp jab.
Nikitin misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicente misses with a kick to the body.
Vicente defending well as Nikitin loads up on a big left hand.
Felicito Vicente seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nikitin throws the left hand but Vicente avoids the punch easily.
Vicente flicks out a counter leg kick but Nikitin steps away.
Nice body kick from Vicente.
Nikitin blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikitin is looking to clinch but Vicente is avoiding it.
Nikitin scores with the left hand. Vicente knows he should have avoided that one.
Vicente moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vicente scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nikitin in his tracks.
Nikitin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nikitin with a hook.
Vicente lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Vicente. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vicente.
Nikitin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vicente cracks Nikitin with an open hand slap.
Nikitin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vicente misses with a low kick as Nikitin jumps back.
Nikitin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vicente counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vicente misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nikitin moves out of range of the strikes.
Vicente scores with a push kick.
Vicente throws a poor cross that misses
letting Nikitin counter with a right hand.
Vicente is rocked!
Nikitin drops Vicente with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Vicente! Nikitin dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexandr Nikitin!
A victorious Alexandr Nikitin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ichabod Crane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crane comes to the cage accompanied by Way of The Ninja. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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154 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ichabod Crane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pedro Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crane takes a swing at Lopez's ribcage but misses.
Lopez dodges the punch combination from Crane.
Crane misses with a combination
and Lopez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lopez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lopez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Crane defends it well.
Lopez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Crane sees it coming and defends easily.
Lopez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crane won't allow Lopez to pass to mount.
Lopez is keen to just control but Crane is a slippery customer.
Lopez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lopez 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. Crane tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Lopez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pedro Lopez!
An out of breath Pedro Lopez 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Sean Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sean Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Richards.
Richards throws a hook but Robinson blocks it.
Robinson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big right from Richards misses.
And Robinson tries to counter it with a takedown but Richards pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Robinson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Richards tries to avoid it but Robinson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Richards to the ground. Richards escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Richards moves out of range as Robinson throws a body kick.
Richards seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Richards.
Robinson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A solid body kick from Richards.
Richards misses with a hook. Robinson ducked under it nicely.
Robinson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Richards counters by clinching up.
Richards throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Robinson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sean Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Robinson.
Richards will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Robinson up against the cage.
Robinson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Richards to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Robinson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Richards throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Robinson blocks it with crossed arms.
Richards tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Robinson wants to get back to striking at distance but Richards won't allow it.
Robinson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Richards with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Richards throws an elbow that misses.
Richards working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Robinson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Richards regains guard immediately.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Richards is keeping the position for now.
Richards working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Richards working a defensive guard here.
Richards is really struggling to control Robinson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Richards keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Richards will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Robinson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Richards tries to avoid it but Robinson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Richards to the ground. Richards escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sean Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richards buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Richards gets tackled into the cage by Robinson. Robinson maintains the clinch.
Richards lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Richards with a knee to the head.
Robinson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Richards using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Robinson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Richards doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Robinson is trying to pull guard but Richards has him pressed against the cage.
Robinson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Richards gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Robinson tries to score a body lock takedown but Richards shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Robinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Richards scores with a nice strike.
Richards throws the left hand but Robinson avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson shoots in for a double leg but Richards sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Robinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richards uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Robinson.
Richards scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've been told by Richards's head coaches at Den of Tears (22 coaches, $700 fee) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Richards throws a right and a left that both miss.
Richards lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Richards. No joy for Robinson on that attempt.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Richards as he jumps to the side.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Robinson dives in for a single leg takedown but Richards sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Robinson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Richards misses with a knee strike.
Richards trying to control the position but instead, Robinson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Richards into the cage.
Richards displaying some good clinch control by pressing Robinson up against the cage.
Richards lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Richards 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.
Richards looks to throw the jab but Robinson is out of range.
Sean Richards is winning the standup battle so far.
Richards walks into a stiff left hand from Robinson.
Richards connects with a solid leg kick.
Robinson throws a right hand that Richards ducks under and follows up with a left that Richards also avoids with ease.
Richards dips to his left and cracks Robinson with an uppercut!
Robinson fails to land the takedown.
Richards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robinson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Richards stuffs the takedown attempt from Robinson. Robinson gets slowly back to his feet.
Richards is looking to counter punch.
Richards misses with a series of wild punches.
Robinson has closed the distance and engaged Richards in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richards stops a takedown attempt from Robinson.
Sean Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Robinson.
Richards lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Richards avoiding damage.
Richards gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Robinson.
Robinson goes for a takedown attempt but Richards pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Richards bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Robinson slips a jab and a cross from Richards.
Robinson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Richards swivels and escapes.
Richards lands a right hook to the body.
A left lands for Richards.
Richards misses with a body shot.
Richards dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Robinson. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Richards's waist but Richards gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Robinson off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Robinson.
Richards tries to counter by clinching up but Robinson breaks away and moves out of range.
Robinson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but Richards shows good takedown defense.
Robinson fails with a takedown attempt.
Robinson throws a right hand that Richards ducks under and follows up with a left that Richards also avoids with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richards fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Robinson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Richards is looking to clinch but Robinson is avoiding it.
Robinson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Richards moves into the clinch.
Richards is pressed up against the cage. Robinson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Richards down to the mat. Richards avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Richards dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but Richards shows good takedown defense.
Richards lands a jab to the head.
Richards throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Robinson shoots in and bounces Richards off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Robinson with a flurry of punches that miss.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Richards is on top in guard.
Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at The Performance Center inform us that Robinson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Robinson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Richards is looking to work some ground and pound but Robinson has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson looking for a guillotine here but Richards defends easily.
Robinson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Richards controlling from the top position.
Richards wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Robinson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Richards dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Robinson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Richards did well to prevent Robinson getting side control.
Richards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robinson can do to turn this around?
Robinson is looking for a kimura but Richards is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Robinson to get the leverage.
Richards is trying to get back to full guard.
Robinson 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.
Robinson wants to free his trapped foot but Richards is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Robinson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Richards defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards wants to control but Robinson is keeping busy.
Robinson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Richards defending well though.
Robinson wants to take a breather but Richards is having none of it.
Richards tries to get to full guard but Robinson has control of the leg.
Robinson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Richards misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richards is trying to maintain the position but Robinson is very close to passing his half guard.
Richards keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Richards moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Richards manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Robinson manages to get himself to full guard.
Richards is stalling in the full guard.
Sean Robinson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Richards wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Robinson trying to keep a closed guard but Richards is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Richards preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robinson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Robinson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Richards has passed into side control.
Robinson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Richards off and has taken his back!
Richards wants to escape the position.
Robinson looking for the choke but no joy.
Robinson doesn't have the hooks in and Richards manages to turn into his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Richards accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sean Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Richards 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Robinson holds on and takes a little breather.
Robinson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Richards gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Richards trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Robinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Richards 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Richards!
An out of breath Sean Richards 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Desean Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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153 lbs
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149 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Desean Bryant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Nick Evans!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant closes the distance and clinches up with Evans, looking for a takedown. Bryant pushes Evans against the cage but Evans circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Evans stuffs the takedown attempt from Bryant. Bryant gets slowly back to his feet.
Evans fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Evans has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bryant is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bryant shoots and misses
and Evans counters with a good low kick that Bryant was not able to check.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desean Bryant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bryant fails with the takedown.
Bryant is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bryant looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bryant shoots in for a takedown but Evans shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Evans to the mat! Evans manages to get full guard.
Bryant wants to pass the guard but Evans is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bryant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bryant drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Evans dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bryant is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Evans controlling from the top position.
Bryant has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Evans is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bryant.
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.
Bryant is looking to regain half guard here but Evans keeps moving and retains side control.
Bryant tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Evans is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bryant's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bryant is trying to get back to half guard.
Bryant trying to remain calm as Evans controls from the top position.
Evans is looking to take a break and control but Bryant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bryant knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Bryant is not content to let Evans control the position.
Evans thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bryant tries to buck Evans off but Evans is having none of it.
A lull in the action here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Let's hope that Evans has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bryant shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Evans defends it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bryant misses with a takedown
and Evans counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bryant's knee momentarily.
Evans thumps Bryant with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Evans dominated that 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.
Bryant changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Evans tries to avoid it but Bryant manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Evans to the ground. Evans escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bryant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Evans digs a good body shot into Bryant's ribs.
Evans throws a head kick but Bryant moves out of range.
Evans dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Desean Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryant darts in trying to clinch
and Evans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Evans fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bryant has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Evans lands a high kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant shoots in for a double leg but Evans sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bryant is defended easily by Evans.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desean Bryant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans digs a good hook to Bryant's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bryant avoids the head kick by Evans.
Bryant looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bryant tries for a takedown but Evans sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bryant shoots in looking for a takedown but Evans manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bryant's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Evans thinks about the counter body kick.
Nick Evans seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good standup being displayed there by Evans as he connects with a hook.
Evans scores with a head kick. Bryant tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bryant is rocked!
A head kick by Evans - that's a beauty! Bryant is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Evans can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nick Evans!
A victorious Nick Evans thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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