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COLLISION COURSE PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Dyrdek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Smith has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Dyrdek!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dyrdek avoids a punch combination nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Dyrdek misses.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dyrdek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith misses with a combination
and Dyrdek counters by clinching up.
Dyrdek leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dyrdek lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyrdek lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dyrdek makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dyrdek lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith is rocked!
Dyrdek working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyrdek lands a shoulder strike.
Dyrdek lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Dyrdek lands an uppercut.
Dyrdek lands with a light punch inside.
Dyrdek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dyrdek leaning against his opponent.
Dyrdek is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dyrdek receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Dyrdek lands an uppercut.
Dyrdek avoiding damage.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Dyrdek slowing the pace effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dyrdek is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dyrdek effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rob Dyrdek.
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Dyrdek has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dyrdek comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dyrdek takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dyrdek lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Dyrdek.
Dyrdek is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Dyrdek has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyrdek dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dyrdek is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dyrdek stalling the fight.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rob Dyrdek.
Dyrdek has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Dyrdek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dyrdek'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.
Dyrdek drops Smith with a big knee straight up the middle! Smith is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
It looks like Chris Smith has been cut.
Chris Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dyrdek throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
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!
Dyrdek cracks Smith with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Smith looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dyrdek finish him?
Dyrdek forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
The referee calls for Dyrdek to work.
Dyrdek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dyrdek makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Dyrdek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Smith's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Dyrdek. Dyrdek maintains the clinch.
Dyrdek lands a left hand.
Dyrdek avoiding damage.
A shot in the inside from Dyrdek.
Dyrdek lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dyrdek.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyrdek drops Smith onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Smith is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyrdek stalling.
Dyrdek scores with a shoulder strike.
Dyrdek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dyrdek - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dyrdek - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dyrdek continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Smith letting Dyrdek take a breather here.
The crowd are getting on Dyrdek's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Dyrdek lands a left hand.
Come on Dyrdek - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rob Dyrdek.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dyrdek counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dyrdek.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dyrdek pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dyrdek controlling the action here for a moment.
Dyrdek has Smith pressed against the cage.
Dyrdek has Smith pressed against the cage.
Dyrdek is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dyrdek lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dyrdek.
Come on Dyrdek - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dyrdek stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rob Dyrdek.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A shot in the inside from Dyrdek.
Dyrdek stalling.
Dyrdek lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dyrdek makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Dyrdek.
Dyrdek stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dyrdek lands with a right to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dyrdek lands a body shot.
Dyrdek lands a huge punch on the inside that knocks Smith senseless! Wow, what a way to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rob Dyrdek!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stevie Franchise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turd Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franchise comes to the cage accompanied by Microphone Fiend- Rage Against the Machine. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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165 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Excellent MT
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stevie Franchise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Turd Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franchise tries to sprawl but Ferguson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ferguson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Franchise!
Ferguson fails to advance to Franchise's back.
Ferguson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Ferguson 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.
Ferguson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Franchise is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franchise wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Franchise has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ferguson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Ferguson tries to control but Franchise wriggling away.
Ferguson controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
You get the feeling that Franchise really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ferguson trying to control but Franchise is having none of it.
Ferguson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Franchise has worked his arm free - good work by Franchise!
Franchise stops Ferguson from passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson swings around for an armbar but Franchise sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ferguson's guard.
Franchise trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ferguson's guard.
Ferguson working a defensive guard here.
Ferguson is working an open guard so Franchise takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Franchise 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown but Franchise shows good takedown defense.
Franchise scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ferguson doesn't seem bothered though.
Ferguson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Franchise scores with a jab to the head.
Ferguson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Franchise feints and then cracks Ferguson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ferguson down.
Franchise throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franchise fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ferguson on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Ferguson.
Ferguson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ferguson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
Franchise thinks about countering with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good shot there by Franchise.
Franchise connects with the punch.
Franchise avoids the body shot from Ferguson.
Franchise gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ferguson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Stevie Franchise will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ferguson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Franchise scores with a jab to the body.
Ferguson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Franchise misses with a looping right.
Franchise lands a glancing blow to the side of Ferguson's head.
Franchise throws a series of punches but Ferguson moves out of range.
Ferguson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Franchise's sensitive parts.
Franchise cracks a nice hook into Ferguson's ribs.
Franchise is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferguson can do to turn this around?
Ferguson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ferguson misses with a hook.
Franchise misses with the combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ferguson! But no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Franchise. Ferguson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferguson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Franchise back to the cage. Ferguson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Franchise! Ferguson is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stevie Franchise!
Stevie Franchise gave a mention to Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Strong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Rewell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Strong might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Egypt Central - Kick Ass. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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242 lbs
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245 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Strong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Rewell!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rewell shoots in but Strong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Strong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Strong decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rewell flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Rewell wants to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rewell can do anything to dispel that myth.
Strong is taking a breather. Rewell says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Strong seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Strong is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Strong there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rewell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rewell trying to control but Strong postures up.
Strong takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rewell tries to get to full guard but Strong has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Strong.
Rewell wants to control but Strong is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Strong is nestled in close to Rewell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Strong wants to take a breather but Rewell is having none of it.
Strong not doing much here.
Rewell wants to control but Strong is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rewell has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Strong escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Strong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rewell is looking for a sweep.
Rewell can't do much from the bottom here.
Strong thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rewell tries to bench press Strong off him but Strong keeps the position.
Rewell wants to control but Strong postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rewell takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rewell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Strong. 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Rewell struggling a bit here.
Strong looks up at the clock and then as Rewell takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Strong smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rewell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rewell taking punishment in the form of punches.
Strong tries for a kimura but Rewell is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rewell tries to buck Strong off but Strong is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Strong dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Strong throws a shot from downtown. Rewell moves away and avoids it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rewell.
Strong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Strong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Strong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rewell's head backwards.
Rewell darts in looking for a takedown but Strong gets double underhooks and turns Rewell into the cage.
Rewell has a takedown stuffed.
Mark Strong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Rewell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong stuffs the takedown.
Rewell slips a jab from Strong.
Strong shoots in and gets a takedown into Rewell's guard.
Strong trying to control the position from guard on top but Rewell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strong postures up and lands a big shot to Rewell's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rewell is wriggling around but Strong manages to pass to half guard.
Strong working over Rewell with some ground and pound. Rewell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Strong wants to free his trapped foot but Rewell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Strong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rewell keeps working.
Strong is thwarting Rewell's attempts to control the position.
Rewell has hold of Strong's hands but Strong slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strong scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Strong lands with a punch from half guard.
Rewell is looking to get back to full guard here but Strong has managed to pass to side control instead.
Strong cracks Rewell with a big right hand but Rewell just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rewell is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Strong has just dragged him back down to the mat.
A lull in the action here as Strong stalls from top position.
Strong is working Rewell over with some ground and pound from side control.
Strong cracks Rewell with a big right hand but Rewell just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Strong lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong working the ground and pound.
Strong landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Strong is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rewell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rewell can't do much from the bottom here.
Strong taking a breather here.
Strong has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rewell tries to improve position but can't.
Mark Strong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Strong trying to control the action but Rewell is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strong cracks Rewell with a big right hand but Rewell just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rewell takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Strong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rewell can do to turn this around?
Strong wants to control but Rewell is keeping him busy.
Strong in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Strong cracks Rewell with a big right hand but Rewell just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Strong cracks Rewell with a big elbow.
Rewell takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rewell prevents Strong from improving position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Strong dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Rewell.
Strong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rewell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rewell.
I was talking to Strong's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Strong as Rewell tries to tie him up.
Strong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rewell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Strong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rewell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rewell at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong swings widly with a right hand
and Rewell counters with a one-two to the body.
Rewell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Strong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Strong throws a hook to the side of Rewell's head but Rewell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rewell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Strong tries to avoid it but Rewell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Strong to the ground. Strong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mark Strong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Rewell.
A swing and a miss from Strong.
Rewell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rewell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Strong sprawls well. Strong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rewell gets slowly back to his feet.
Rewell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Strong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Strong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rewell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Strong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Strong missing with a left hand there. Rewell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strong drives through with a takedown into Rewell's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Strong wants to control from the top but Rewell keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Strong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Strong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rewell has momentary wrist control but Strong slips an elbow through the middle.
Strong content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rewell's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Strong's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Strong postures up.
Strong lands a couple of digs.
Strong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rewell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Strong controls the pace.
Rewell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Strong chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rewell looking to control.
Strong landing some decent shots from guard.
Strong controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mark Strong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rewell working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Strong has passed into half guard!
Strong keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexander Rewell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Strong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Strong, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Strong!
After winning the bout, Mark Strong thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hyryx Dall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Grishin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dall comes to the cage accompanied by Rattlesnake. Grishin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Danger kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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224 lbs
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210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hyryx Dall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Viktor Grishin!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dall defending well as Grishin loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Dall was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Grishin.
Grishin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dall.
Grishin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dall forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall wants to control but Grishin is keeping him busy.
Grishin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grishin wants to improve his position but Dall is controlling well.
Grishin is not content to let Dall control the position.
Dall controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grishin won't allow Dall to pass to mount.
Dall is working hard here to advance position.
Dall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grishin keeps working.
Dall prevents Grishin from improving his position.
Dall is trying to control the action in half guard but Grishin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dall wants to pass the guard but Grishin is defending well.
Dall trying to control the action but Grishin 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.
Grishin manages to get to full guard.
Dall drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Grishin dives on top into guard.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Grishin from controlling successfully.
Grishin throws a big right hand that misses.
Dall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grishin wants to control from the top but Dall keeps moving.
Dall pulls Grishin in close to prevent any damage.
Grishin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Grishin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Grishin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall moves away.
Dall tries to counter with a takedown but Grishin is quick to defend against it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dall.
Grishin is not content to let Dall control the position.
Grishin is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dall trying to control the action but Grishin is working from the bottom.
Dall thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hyryx Dall dominated that round.
That's time! Dall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dall looks to land a left hand but Grishin moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and Grishin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dall bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Grishin's head.
Dall cracks a nice hook into Grishin's ribs.
Grishin swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Dall misses the target.
Grishin blocks a head kick by Dall.
Despite the aggression on Grishin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Viktor Grishin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Grishin misses.
As Grishin backs away, Dall returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dall misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grishin lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Grishin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grishin misses with a body punch
and Grishin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grishin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grishin throws a big shot that misses.
Dall drops down looking for a counter takedown but Grishin sprawls and moves away.
Dall throws a leg kick that is checked
and Grishin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Grishin trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grishin distracts Dall with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Grishin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grishin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Grishin throws a strike but Dall rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Grishin controlling Dall's posture.
Dall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grishin is keeping the position for now.
Grishin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Grishin keeping full guard, as Dall tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grishin can't keep his opponent in guard - Dall advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Grishin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Grishin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grishin keeps working.
Dall wants to pass the guard but Grishin is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dall is trying to control. Grishin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dall seems to be looking for submissions.
Dall wants to take a breather but Grishin is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dall slips a straight right by Grishin.
Dall scores with a kick to the midsection.
Grishin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Grishin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall misses with a wild body shot.
Dall throws a lazy body kick
and Grishin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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 Hyryx Dall 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. This is the final round!
Grishin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grishin misses with a looping left.
Dall attempts a counter takedown but Grishin avoids it well and moves away.
Grishin misses with a looping left.
Dall feinted with a counter takedown.
Grishin moves out of range as Dall throws a body kick.
Grishin avoids a kick to the body.
Grishin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hyryx Dall is winning the standup battle so far.
Dall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Dall counters with a quick kick to the body but Grishin blocks it.
Dall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grishin can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grishin gets a double leg takedown into Dall's guard.
Grishin landing some decent shots from guard.
Dall looking for a guillotine here but Grishin defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grishin stays in close to Dall's body and controls the position.
Dall wants to control the position but Grishin says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Dall is trying to control but can't.
Dall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grishin seems to be working for a kimura but Dall defends the submission attempt.
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.
Grishin is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Grishin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grishin has managed to get both his arms back between Dall's legs - danger averted.
Dall can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Grishin controls the pace.
Dall seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grishin defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grishin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hyryx Dall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grishin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dall's head.
Dall trying to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Grishin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Grishin misses with a body shot.
Nice body kick from Dall.
Dall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grishin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dall throws a quick counter kick to the body but Grishin avoids it.
Grishin loads up on a big right hand but Dall slips the punch.
Grishin misses with a jab to the body
and Dall makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grishin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Viktor Grishin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grishin misses with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Grishin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dall has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hyryx Dall!
Hyryx Dall thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Dyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dyer comes to the cage accompanied by Zack Hemsey – Don't Get In My Way. 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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218 lbs
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218 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Dyer!
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, Aaron Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez throws out a loose jab but Dyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvarez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dyer counters with a left to the body.
Alvarez 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.
Dyer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Aaron Alvarez has been cut.
The fighters circling - Alvarez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Dyer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dyer seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Alvarez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dyer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alvarez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alvarez misses with a hook
and Dyer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheers as Dyer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alvarez doesn't seem phased though.
Alvarez misses with a lunging right hand
and Dyer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dyer ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.
Dyer appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez throws a shot from downtown. Dyer moves away and avoids it.
Dyer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Alvarez manages to circle out of the way.
Alvarez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dyer is looking to counter the offense by Alvarez and move into the clinch.
Alvarez scores with a nice strike.
Dyer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarez throws an off balance right hand
and Alvarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dyer moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvarez lands a shoulder strike.
Alvarez blocking some punches.
Alvarez tries to work over Dyer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alvarez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alvarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Alvarez.
Dyer misses with a knee strike.
Dyer breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dyer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alvarez throws a right hand that misses
and Dyer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dyer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alvarez misses with a left hand
letting Dyer counter with a right hand.
Alvarez with a jab.
Alvarez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dyer counters with a straight right hand.
Alvarez throws out a loose jab but Dyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dyer lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dyer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez moves away from the strike by Dyer.
Alvarez throws a counter combo.
Alvarez throws a hook but Dyer blocks it.
Alvarez throws a looping overhand right but Dyer ducks down to avoid it.
Dyer moves out of range as Alvarez strikes.
Dyer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dyer takes one to the chin there.
Alvarez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alvarez 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.
Dyer connects with a jab.
Dyer moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez lands a right hand.
Alvarez throws a punch but it's blocked by Dyer.
Alvarez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alvarez misses with the head strike.
Dyer lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dyer tries a knee to the head but Alvarez blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvarez.
Dyer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dyer avoids the body shot from Alvarez.
Dyer throwing a counter right hand but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Dyer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dyer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvarez.
An attempted straight right counter from Dyer misses the target.
Alvarez lands a really nice looking cross but Dyer seems unphased.
Dyer avoids the body shot from Alvarez.
Dyer is looking to slow Alvarez down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tom Dyer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aaron Alvarez'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.
Dyer throws a head kick that misses.
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dyer.
Aaron Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dyer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alvarez misses with a hook to the body
enabling Dyer to counter with a crisp jab.
Dyer lands a slapping body shot.
Alvarez lands with a nice body punch.
Dyer defending well as Alvarez loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Alvarez. That snapped Dyer's head back.
Dyer blocks a jab.
Dyer appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dyer scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dyer is looking for a counter combo.
Alvarez blocks a low kick nicely.
Alvarez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dyer with a body shot.
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dyer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dyer wants to slow Alvarez down by chopping away at his legs.
Alvarez swings widly with a right hand
and Dyer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alvarez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Dyer counter with a right hand.
Dyer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alvarez misses with a lunging right hand
and Dyer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Dyer does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dyer tries to clinch there but Alvarez circles away.
Dyer feints a jab promting Alvarez to slip. Dyer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Alvarez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dyer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez throws a jab when Dyer was well out of range.
Alvarez swings for the body but Dyer moves out of range.
Dyer scores with a one two! Alvarez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Alvarez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dyer at a distance.
Alvarez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dyer counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is looking to break free of the clinch but Dyer has double underhooks.
Alvarez throws a head punch that misses.
Alvarez pushes Dyer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dyer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Alvarez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tom Dyer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alvarez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dyer counters with a left and a right that stings Alvarez.
Dyer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvarez throws out the jab.
Dyer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut
and Dyer counters with a left and a right that stings Alvarez.
Alvarez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alvarez misses with a wild body shot.
Dyer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Alvarez just manages to avoid it.
Dyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvarez moves away.
Alvarez thows a leg kick but Dyer checks it
and Dyer counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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 shot to the body from Alvarez misses
and Dyer moves into the clinch.
Alvarez tries to work over Dyer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dyer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alvarez's face.
Dyer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dyer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alvarez is defending well for now.
Alvarez avoiding damage as Dyer throws knees to the body.
Alvarez throws a punch but it's blocked by Dyer.
Alvarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvarez wants to get back to striking at distance but Dyer won't allow it.
Dyer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Alvarez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alvarez scores with a hook to the body.
Dyer breaks from the clinch.
Dyer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dyer rushes Alvarez and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Dyer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Alvarez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dyer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alvarez throws an overhand right that lands on Dyer's shoulder, as Dyer tries to avoid the shot.
Alvarez misses with a hook
and Dyer counters with an inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Alvarez. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Dyer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Dyer does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Dyer misses its target.
Alvarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Dyer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alvarez swings for the body but Dyer moves out of range.
Alvarez missing with a left hand there. Dyer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dyer looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Dyer.
Alvarez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dyer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dyer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Alvarez throws an off balance right hand
and Dyer counters with a two punch combo.
Dyer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alvarez.
Dyer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alvarez.
Dyer defending well as Alvarez loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Dyer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Alvarez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut.
Dyer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvarez can do to turn this around?
Dyer avoids the body shot from Alvarez.
Dyer throws a big counter combination but Alvarez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Alvarez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dyer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut
and Dyer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dyer lands a nice shot that snaps Alvarez's head back.
Dyer wants to clinch up but Alvarez keeps it at a distance.
Dyer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alvarez on the side of the head.
Alvarez misses with a lunging right hand
and Dyer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alvarez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dyer throws a big counter combination but Alvarez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez throws a lazy uppercut
and Dyer counters with a low kick, right behind Alvarez 's knee.
Alvarez throws an off balance right hand
and Dyer counters with an inside leg kick.
Alvarez looks to land a left hand but Dyer moved out of range nicely.
Dyer throws a quick counter kick to the body but Alvarez avoids it.
Alvarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dyer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That has opened up Aaron Alvarez's cut even more.
Alvarez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Alvarez misses with a straight left.
Dyer tries to close the distance and clinch but Alvarez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alvarez throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alvarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheers as Dyer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alvarez doesn't seem phased though.
Dyer throws a lazy right hand but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvarez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dyer staying out of range there.
Alvarez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dyer.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut
and Dyer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Dyer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alvarez.
Dyer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Aaron Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dyer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Dyer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dyer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Dyer!
Tom Dyer bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Soshnyanin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Kruschewsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Viktor Soshnyanin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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186 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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189 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Decent boxing
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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, Viktor Soshnyanin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos Kruschewsky!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soshnyanin misses with a lunging right hand
and Kruschewsky counters with a shoot takedown. Soshnyanin fights it but they end up in guard.
Kruschewsky postures up in Soshnyanin's guard and throws a big left but Soshnyanin blocks it.
Soshnyanin controls Kruschewsky momentarily but Kruschewsky frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruschewsky slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Soshnyanin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Soshnyanin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kruschewsky.
Kruschewsky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kruschewsky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kruschewsky throws a strike but Soshnyanin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Soshnyanin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Soshnyanin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kruschewsky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soshnyanin trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruschewsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kruschewsky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kruschewsky is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Soshnyanin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kruschewsky is keeping the position for now.
Soshnyanin throws an elbow that misses. Kruschewsky uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Soshnyanin's guard. Nice move by Kruschewsky!
Kruschewsky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kruschewsky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kruschewsky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kruschewsky lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kruschewsky won't allow Soshnyanin to sweep him here.
Kruschewsky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Soshnyanin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kruschewsky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Soshnyanin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kruschewsky tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A low kick from Soshnyanin is predictable there
and Kruschewsky counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Soshnyanin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kruschewsky.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruschewsky scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kruschewsky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Soshnyanin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kruschewsky stays in close to Soshnyanin's body and controls the position.
Kruschewsky trying to control but Soshnyanin is working from the bottom.
Kruschewsky is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kruschewsky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Soshnyanin has Kruschewsky pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kruschewsky moves out of range as Soshnyanin strikes.
Kruschewsky changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A low kick from Soshnyanin misses
and Kruschewsky counters with a shoot takedown. Soshnyanin fights it but they end up in guard.
Kruschewsky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Soshnyanin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Soshnyanin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kruschewsky keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Soshnyanin's head.
Kruschewsky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kruschewsky wants to control from the top but Soshnyanin keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kruschewsky sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Kruschewsky dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kruschewsky slips a jab from Soshnyanin.
Kruschewsky feints the counter takedown.
Kruschewsky avoids a kick to the body.
Soshnyanin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Soshnyanin misses with a wild combination.
Soshnyanin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soshnyanin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruschewsky was well out of range. Poor timing from Soshnyanin.
Kruschewsky slips under a jab.
Kruschewsky is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soshnyanin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Soshnyanin misses with a leg kick
and Kruschewsky counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kruschewsky throwing strikes from guard but Soshnyanin blocks nicely.
Carlos Kruschewsky has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kruschewsky throwing strikes but missing.
Soshnyanin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kruschewsky.
Kruschewsky looking to sit in guard and control but Soshnyanin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kruschewsky looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kruschewsky is on top in guard.
Kruschewsky sitting in guard here, content to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kruschewsky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kruschewsky works over Soshnyanin with some ground and pound from guard.
Kruschewsky throws a big elbow that misses.
Kruschewsky controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kruschewsky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kruschewsky preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruschewsky scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kruschewsky throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kruschewsky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Soshnyanin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kruschewsky with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kruschewsky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Soshnyanin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kruschewsky's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Soshnyanin misses with a hook.
Kruschewsky feints the counter takedown.
Soshnyanin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kruschewsky counters with a takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruschewsky throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kruschewsky misses with the ground and pound.
Kruschewsky lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kruschewsky scores with punches from side control.
Kruschewsky throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Soshnyanin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kruschewsky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soshnyanin keeps working.
Kruschewsky misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kruschewsky laying and praying for a moment but Soshnyanin takes advantage and regains half guard.
Soshnyanin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Kruschewsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Soshnyanin misses with a lunging right hand
so Kruschewsky counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kruschewsky postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kruschewsky throws a big right hand that misses.
Soshnyanin has momentary wrist control but Kruschewsky slips an elbow through the middle.
Kruschewsky is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kruschewsky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kruschewsky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kruschewsky scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschewsky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kruschewsky lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Soshnyanin trying to keep a closed guard but Kruschewsky is proving a slippery customer.
Kruschewsky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kruschewsky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruschewsky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Soshnyanin lands a high kick!
Soshnyanin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Soshnyanin.
Kruschewsky feints the counter takedown.
A low kick from Soshnyanin is predictable there
so Kruschewsky counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kruschewsky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Soshnyanin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruschewsky works over Soshnyanin with some ground and pound from guard.
Kruschewsky postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kruschewsky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kruschewsky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Soshnyanin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Soshnyanin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kruschewsky throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Soshnyanin throws a big shot that misses.
Kruschewsky drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Soshnyanin defends it well.
Viktor Soshnyanin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soshnyanin just misses with a punch to the body.
And Kruschewsky tries to counter it with a takedown but Soshnyanin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice straight punches there by Soshnyanin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Soshnyanin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soshnyanin misses with a looping left.
Kruschewsky tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Soshnyanin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Soshnyanin throws a right hand that misses
and Kruschewsky counters with a single leg into guard. Soshnyanin didn't expect that.
Soshnyanin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kruschewsky.
Kruschewsky lands a couple of elbows.
Soshnyanin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kruschewsky chips away with some ground and pound.
Kruschewsky stands up over Soshnyanin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruschewsky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kruschewsky throws a big elbow that misses.
Kruschewsky throws a big elbow that misses.
Soshnyanin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A telegraphed right hand from Soshnyanin misses the target.
Viktor Soshnyanin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soshnyanin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruschewsky.
Soshnyanin throws a big shot that misses.
Kruschewsky changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soshnyanin looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruschewsky is just out of range.
And Kruschewsky tries to counter it with a takedown but Soshnyanin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A swing and a miss from Soshnyanin.
And Kruschewsky tries to counter it with a takedown but Soshnyanin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Kruschewsky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kruschewsky winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Kruschewsky!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dardan Douchebag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clubber Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Douchebag comes to the cage accompanied by Donkey. Lang is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger. Dardan Douchebag is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dardan Douchebag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Clubber Lang!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lang lands a nice looking body shot.
Lang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lang lands a lovely overhand right.
Lang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Douchebag. That did some damage!
Lang throws a low kick, looking for Douchebag's leg but Douchebag calmly moves out of range.
Lang connects with an inside leg kick.
Lang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lang has Douchebag up against the cage in a clinch.
Douchebag is trying to pull guard but Lang turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Douchebag is defending well for now.
Lang utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lang trying to land knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Douchebag in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lang prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lang keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Douchebag's efforts to push away.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lang.
Douchebag has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lang clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Lang is trying to break free.
Lang is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Douchebag off. It looks like it's working - Douchebag slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Lang displaying calm under pressure there.
Clubber Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Douchebag.
Douchebag slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lang throws a big shot that misses.
Douchebag drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lang sprawls and moves away.
Douchebag fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dardan Douchebag. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Lang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lang cracks Douchebag with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Douchebag shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lang sprawls well. Lang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Douchebag gets slowly back to his feet.
Lang scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Lang lands an impressive looking overhand right. Douchebag doesn't seem phased though.
Douchebag takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lang misses with a head kick.
Lang swings for the body but Douchebag moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douchebag shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lang but Lang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lang throws a jab when Douchebag was well out of range.
Douchebag looking to score a takedown here. Lang is defending well but Douchebag drives through and ends up in Lang's guard.
Lang wants to sweep but no luck.
Lang can't keep his opponent in guard - Douchebag advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Douchebag scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lang is trying to stand up here but Douchebag is controlling him well.
Douchebag trying to control from half guard but Lang is working away.
Lang manages to get to full guard.
Douchebag stands up over Lang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douchebag postures up in Lang's guard and throws a big left but Lang blocks it.
Lang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Douchebag defends it easily.
Douchebag sitting in guard here, content to control.
Douchebag working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lang's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Douchebag's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lang keeping moving, preventing Douchebag from controlling successfully.
Douchebag trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Douchebag advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clubber Lang dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Douchebag looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Douchebag doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lang counters with a straight right hand.
Lang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Douchebag's hands.
Lang takes a swing at Douchebag's ribcage but misses.
Douchebag drops his hands momentarily and Lang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lang misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lang.
Horrible takedown attempt by Douchebag or perhaps it was just good defense by Lang, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douchebag takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Clubber Lang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lang.
Nice takedown defense from Lang. No joy for Douchebag on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dardan Douchebag. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang gets a clinch.
Lang tries to land knees in the clinch but Douchebag avoids the damage to the body.
Douchebag wants a takedown.
Douchebag successfully pulls guard.
Lang trying to control but Douchebag is working from the bottom.
Douchebag has his hands on Lang's head, controlling the position.
Lang trying to stand up but can't free himself from Douchebag's guard.
Lang must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lang preventing the sweep.
Douchebag seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douchebag pulls Lang in close to his closed guard and prevents Lang from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lang seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Douchebag has his hands on Lang's head, controlling the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Douchebag looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang is looking to land body kicks.
Lang looks to land a body kick but Douchebag moved away.
Lang stuffs the takedown attempt from Douchebag. Douchebag gets slowly back to his feet.
Lang swinging wildly here.
Lang throws a nice head kick!
Lang tries to clinch up.
Lang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Douchebag is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lang sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Lang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice body punch from Lang.
Lang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang scores with a jab.
Lang punishes Douchebag's body with a nice straight punch.
Lang misses with a kick to the body
and Douchebag counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Douchebag works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Douchebag advances to full mount.
Lang is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Douchebag with the ground and pound from mount.
Douchebag tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lang tries to lock up and control but Douchebag gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Douchebag in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clubber Lang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Douchebag's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
The fighters circling - Lang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Douchebag 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.
Lang lands a right hook to the body.
Douchebag shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Douchebag scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Douchebag drops an elbow to the side of Lang's head.
Douchebag performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Douchebag throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Douchebag lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Douchebag passes the guard and advances to mount!
Douchebag sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee warns Lang that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Douchebag is landing with some decent strikes but Lang is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lang 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.
Douchebag is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lang has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Douchebag takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Douchebag raining down shots from the mount!
Douchebag scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lang is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douchebag loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Lang scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Douchebag land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Douchebag stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dardan Douchebag!
Dardan Douchebag took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Clubber Lang stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fight me again pussy, I'll fuck you up'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenji Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sato comes to the cage accompanied by True Survivor - David Hasselhoff. 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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197 lbs
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199 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenji Sato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Derek Patterson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sato looks to land a combination but Patterson avoids it well.
Patterson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sato tries to avoid it but Patterson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sato to the ground. Sato escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sato throws a big counter combination but Patterson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Patterson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sato darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sato is looking to slow Patterson down with leg kicks.
Derek Patterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patterson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Patterson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sato tries to roll over but Patterson keeps him under control.
Patterson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sato blocking the ground and pound attempt from Patterson.
Sato on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Patterson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson working over Sato with some ground and pound. Sato looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Patterson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Patterson working the head and body with strikes.
Sato is trying to stand.
Sato regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Patterson.
Patterson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sato is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Patterson preventing the sweep.
Patterson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sato wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patterson works over Sato with some ground and pound from guard.
Sato is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Patterson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson with a nice head shot there.
Patterson throws a big right hand that misses.
Patterson postures up in Sato's guard and throws a big left but Sato blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Patterson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Patterson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sato utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sato working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Patterson.
Patterson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Patterson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Patterson stands up over Sato, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Patterson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Patterson wants to control from the top but Sato keeps moving.
Patterson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sato works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Patterson wants to control from the top but Sato keeps moving.
Patterson postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sato preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Patterson throws a strike but Sato rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Patterson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sato is one step ahead there.
Sato trying to control the position from guard on top but Patterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Patterson has his hands on Sato's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patterson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Patterson throwing strikes from guard but Sato blocks nicely.
Patterson wants to pass the guard but Sato is keeping the position.
Patterson postures up and lands a big shot to Sato's brow.
Patterson trying to control but Sato is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sato is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Patterson is controlling him.
Patterson with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Patterson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sato connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Patterson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sato stuffs the takedown.
Nice uppercut there from Sato.
Patterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Sato.
Patterson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Patterson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sato swivels and escapes.
Kenji Sato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Patterson.
Good leg kick by Sato there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sato looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sato lunges at Patterson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Patterson's hand.
Patterson misses with a takedown
and Sato connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patterson has a takedown stuffed.
Sato lunges at Patterson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Patterson's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato scoring well with a low kick there.
Kenji Sato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Patterson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sato can pounce on him.
Sato scores with a jab to the body.
Kenji Sato is winning the standup battle so far.
Patterson shoots and misses
and Patterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Patterson is breathing heavily.
Sato comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sato scores with a decent looking hook.
Patterson misses with a takedown attempt
and Sato counters with a right hand to the body.
Sato's jab looks to have found its range, popping Patterson under the eye.
Patterson takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Derek Patterson has been cut.
Sato lands a hook that stumbles Patterson back into the cage. Sato follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Patterson to the canvas! Sato pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Patterson has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kenji Sato!
Kenji Sato thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Blahyi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Pound (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blahyi comes to the cage accompanied by All Hail Liberia Hail !!!!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
163 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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162 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joshua Blahyi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Pound!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blahyi slips a jab from Pound.
Blahyi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Blahyi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pound just misses with a punch to the body.
Blahyi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pound cracks Blahyi with a right hand to the side of the head.
A low kick from Pound is predictable there
and Blahyi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pound controls Blahyi momentarily but Blahyi frees himself.
Blahyi trying to control but Pound is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blahyi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pound is pulling down on Blahyi's head to control his posture.
Pound keeping moving, preventing Blahyi from controlling successfully.
Pound is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blahyi manages to get to full guard.
Pound trying to control but Blahyi is working from the bottom.
Pound must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Blahyi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pound got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blahyi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pound has managed to get both his arms back between Blahyi's legs - danger averted.
Blahyi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pound is aware though and is defending well.
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.
Pound trying to control the position from guard on top but Blahyi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blahyi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pound trying to control but Blahyi is working from the bottom.
Pound engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Blahyi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pound is aware though and is defending well.
Blahyi being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blahyi has his foot on Pound's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pound works his way back into a safe position though.
Pound wants to pass the guard but Blahyi is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Blahyi holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good exchange - Pound coming out on top.
Pound bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blahyi's head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pound.
Blahyi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pound lands a body shot.
Pound swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blahyi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pound uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pound throws a leg kick that is checked
and Blahyi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pound is looking for a sweep. Blahyi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blahyi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Blahyi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pound!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blahyi tries to control but Pound wriggling away.
Blahyi wants to finish this one by submission but Pound is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Blahyi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dick Pound will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Blahyi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pound's waist but Pound gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blahyi off to one side.
Pound lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Joshua Blahyi has been cut.
Pound throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pound dips to his left and cracks Blahyi with an uppercut!
Pound misses with a straight right.
Blahyi feinted with a counter takedown.
Pound thuds his right hand into Blahyi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pound dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pound throws a shot from downtown. Blahyi moves away and avoids it.
Good exchange - Pound coming out on top.
Blahyi is rocked!
Pound darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Blahyi's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Pound before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dick Pound!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vyrkyx Dall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chico Morales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dall comes to the cage accompanied by The Worm. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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148 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vyrkyx Dall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chico Morales!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dall misses with a body punch
and Morales counters with a three punch combo that has Dall backing up. Dall nods at Morales to acknowledge the strikes.
Dall throws a push kick but Morales slaps the foot to one side.
Dall fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A good leg kick by Dall.
Morales misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dall throws a hook but Morales avoids it easily.
Dall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dall loads up on a big right hand but Morales slips the punch.
Morales tries for a takedown but Dall circles away easily
and Dall counters with a stiff right hand.
Dall thuds a left hand into Morales's body.
Dall misses the shot to the body.
Dall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dall scores with a push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morales tries to clinch but Dall moves out of range.
Morales takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dall misses with a body shot.
Dall takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dall takes a swing at Morales's ribcage but misses.
Dall lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dall closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Morales will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dall. Morales does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dall throws a head kick that Morales semi-blocks.
Morales tries a head kick but it misses.
Dall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morales cracks Dall with a good jab.
Dall delivers a nice body kick.
Dall dives in and scores a takedown into Morales's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dall wants to pass the guard but Morales is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall 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.
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.
Dall passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dall thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Morales is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dall working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dall controls the position from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morales tries to bench press Dall off him but Dall keeps the position.
Dall has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Morales tries to hold on but Dall postures up.
Dall mounts Morales! Really nice guard pass there!
Dall is trying to take his opponent's back.
Dall controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall looking to finish Morales with some ground and pound. This is bad for Morales!
Dall controlling the position easily from mount.
Dall tries to control but Morales wriggling away.
Dall controlling the pace for now.
Morales is working to get back to half guard.
Dall scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Morales?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vyrkyx Dall dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Morales moves out of range of the body kick.
Dall's jab looks to have found its range, popping Morales under the eye.
Dall slips a jab and a cross from Morales.
Dall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morales manages to avoid it.
Morales takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Morales avoids the head kick by Dall.
Dall moves away from the strike by Morales.
Dall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dall connects with a body shot that sends Morales's belly button to the back.
Morales will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morales throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Dall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dall connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Morales moves forwards but Dall connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Dall. Those never looked like landing.
Morales throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dall throws a big counter combination but Morales scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jab, jab by Morales - just one landing.
Dall misses the shot to the body.
Dall circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall misses with a body kick.
Dall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morales with a hook.
Morales waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dall.
Dall slips a straight right by Morales.
Dall lands a lovely overhand right.
Dall jabs Morales right on the nose. Morales blinks but takes it well.
Dall catches Morales with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Morales is rocked!
Dall lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Morales crumples to the floor! Dall milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vyrkyx Dall!
Vyrkyx Dall decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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