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DFC Mayhem 5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mi Han Lo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Copper Light (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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148 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mi Han Lo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Copper Light!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Han Lo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Light.
Han Lo tries a head kick but it misses.
Light throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Light darts in and clinches Han Lo up against the cage.
Han Lo wants to take the fight to the mat but Light manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Han Lo is trying to break free.
Han Lo is trying to pull guard but Light turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Light jumps into guard, dragging Han Lo to the mat.
Han Lo passes Light's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Light tries to get to full guard but Han Lo has control of the leg.
Light manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Light keeping moving, preventing Han Lo from controlling successfully.
Light is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Light is looking for a triangle but Han Lo pushes his legs off easily.
Light managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Han Lo stands up and waves to Light to follow him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Han Lo.
Light throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mi Han Lo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Light keeps the fight on the outside.
Light will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Han Lo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A nice side step and Light releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Han Lo fails with the takedown
and Light counters with a three punch combo that has Han Lo backing up. Han Lo nods at Light to acknowledge the strikes.
Han Lo is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Light closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Light keeps control of Han Lo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Han Lo tries to pull guard but Light won't allow it.
Light successfully pulls guard.
Han Lo looking to pass the guard.
Light is pulling down on Han Lo's head. It's preventing any offense from Han Lo, at least for the moment.
Light looking to hit a scissor sweep but Han Lo is one step ahead there.
Han Lo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Light manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Han Lo has Light in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Han Lo keeping full guard, as Light tries to pass.
Han Lo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Light wants to improve his position but Han Lo is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Copper Light 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.
Light shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mi Han Lo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Light clinches with his opponent.
Light breaks the clinch.
Light dives in for a single leg takedown but Han Lo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Han Lo shoots in looking for a takedown. Light tries to sprawl out of it but Han Lo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Light manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Light on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Han Lo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Light's waist but Light gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Han Lo off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Han Lo shoots and misses
and Light counters with a left and a right that stings Han Lo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mi Han Lo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Light fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Light shoots in for a takedown but Han Lo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Light changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Han Lo tries to avoid it but Light manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Han Lo to the ground. Han Lo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Light looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Light shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Light shoots and misses
and Han Lo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Han Lo drives through and clinches with Light against the cage.
Light keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Han Lo's efforts to push away.
Han Lo trying to land knees to the body.
Light content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Light tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Han Lo pulls guard successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Light gets to his feet - Han Lo follows without any prompting.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Light.
Light has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Han Lo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Light is fending him off so far but Han Lo persists. Nope, Light circles away and we're back to standing.
Copper Light seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Han Lo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Light sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Light shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Han Lo pinned against the cage. Han Lo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Han Lo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Light closes the distance and pushes Han Lo back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Light has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Han Lo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Light is trying to drag Han Lo to the mat but Han Lo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Han Lo is trying to pull guard but Light turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Light decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Han Lo throws a big elbow that misses.
Han Lo trying to control but Light is working from the bottom.
Light has Han Lo pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Light is looking for a triangle here but Han Lo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Light can't do much from the bottom here.
Han Lo stands up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Light has a takedown stuffed.
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 Mi Han Lo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Han Lo doesn't manage to clinch there - Light circles away.
Han Lo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Light.
Han Lo lands a nice shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Light.
Light is trying hard to land a takedown here. Han Lo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Han Lo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Light's half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Han Lo lands strikes from half guard.
Mi Han Lo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Light is trying to control but Han Lo manages to pass to mount!
Light takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Han Lo tries to control but Light wriggling away.
Han Lo lands a nice shot to the head.
Han Lo looking to control but Light is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Light tries to lock up and control but Han Lo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Light manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Light pushes Han Lo off looking to stand but Han Lo dives back in and keeps control.
Han Lo throwing shots but Light is blocking nicely.
Han Lo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Han Lo stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Han Lo dives in and scores a takedown into Light's guard.
Han Lo won't allow Light to get back to his feet.
Light trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Han Lo trying to control the position from guard on top but Light is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Han Lo tries to stand but Light is controlling from the bottom.
Light manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Han Lo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Light breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Light clinches.
Han Lo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Light just stands there and leans against the cage.
Light's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Han Lo slaps away a takedown attempt from Light, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Han Lo throws a counter high kick but Light was just alert enough to avoid it.
Han Lo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Light throws a right and a left that both miss.
Light clinches up with Han Lo and pushes him back against the cage.
Light drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mi Han Lo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Copper Light.
Light's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mi Han Lo.
I think Han Lo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mi Han Lo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maurice Giresse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shikoba Ash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ash is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Heavy - Same Ol'. Shikoba Ash has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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176 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maurice Giresse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shikoba Ash!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ash throws a right hand that Giresse ducks under and follows up with a left that Giresse also avoids with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Giresse misses the target.
Giresse with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good exchange - Giresse coming out on top.
Giresse could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ash throws a sloppy head kick
and Giresse counters with a left to the body.
Giresse tries to keep at a distance but Ash has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ash manages to break the clinch.
Ash misses the jab.
Giresse was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Giresse lands the left hand.
Giresse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ash throws out the jab.
Ash drops his hands momentarily and Giresse takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Giresse tests Ash's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ash wants to clinch
and Giresse counters with a left to the body.
Giresse lands with a cross.
A punch lands to the side of Giresse 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ash misses with a right hand
and Giresse counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giresse fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice jab there from Ash.
It looks like Maurice Giresse has been cut.
Giresse darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ash looks to throw the jab but Giresse is out of range.
Ash gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ash breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ash swings widly with a right hand
and Giresse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ash tries to move into range but Giresse moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Maurice Giresse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Giresse scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ash jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ash takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Giresse scores with a nice strike.
Giresse is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Giresse. That snapped Ash's head back.
Giresse connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ash. Ash circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ash drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ash is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giresse lands with a cross.
Giresse scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Giresse scores with a nice head shot.
Ash takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ash takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shikoba Ash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Giresse throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ash on the side of the head.
Ash misses with a left hand
and Giresse counters with a straight right hand.
Giresse changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ash throws an overhand right that lands on Giresse's shoulder, as Giresse tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Giresse was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ash.
Giresse fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ash on the side of the head.
Giresse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ash.
Ash throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Giresse fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Giresse darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ash misses with a looping right.
Ash has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Giresse works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giresse circles away from the clinch attempt
and Giresse counters with a straight right hand.
Giresse lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Giresse scores with the left hand. Ash knows he should have avoided that one.
Ash misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice shot lands for Giresse.
Giresse lands a nice hook to Ash's body. Ash takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've been informed that Ash has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Giresse walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ash 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.
Ash feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Giresses jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sloppy strikes from Ash. Those never looked like landing.
Ash just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ash takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ash looks winded!
Ash tries to move into range but Giresse moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Giresse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ash misses with a lunging right hand
and Giresse cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giresse scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ash doesn't seem bothered though.
Giresse clobbers Ash with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ash avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Giresse bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Giresse connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ash misses with a hook.
Giresse was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Giresse cracks Ash with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ash will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Giresse cracks Ash with a right hand to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ash misses with a lunging right hand
and Giresse counters with a right hand to the body.
Ash slips under a jab from Giresse.
The fighters circling - Ash throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Giresse feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Giresse cracks a nice hook into Ash's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice Giresse dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maurice Giresse's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ash throws a big shot that misses.
Giresse lands a jab to the nose.
Giresse connects with a single shot there.
Giresse takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ash takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ash bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ash jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ash lands a right hook to the body.
Giresse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ash can do to turn this around?
No joy there for Giresse, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Giresse thuds a left hand into Ash's body.
Ash misses with a right hand
and Giresse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Giresse needs to keep his hands up - Ash had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ash misses with a left hand
and Giresse counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Giresse dodges the punch combination from Ash.
Ash misses with a left hand
enabling Giresse to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ash throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Giresse counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ash is breathing heavily.
Giresse works Ash's body with a nice hook.
Ash gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Giresse.
Nice body punch from Ash.
Giresse throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ash on the side of the head.
Giresse scores with a hook to the body. Ash takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ash misses with an uppercut. Giresse saw that one coming.
Ash will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Giresse scores with a hook to the body. Ash takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice combination there by Giresse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ash takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ash has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ash is rocked!
Ash lands a jab to the head.
Ash is still on wobbly legs! Can Giresse finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ash throws a poor cross that misses
and Giresse counters with a stiff right hand.
Ash fails to land with a series of punches.
Giresse is looking for a counter combo.
Ash throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Giresse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ash seems to have recovered his senses.
Donk. Giresse catches Ash right on the button with a cross.
Ash swings widly with a right hand
and Giresse counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ash clinches up against the cage.
Giresse tries to circle away but Ash has him pinned against the cage.
Ash has Giresse pressed against the cage.
Giresse has had enough of the clinch but Ash keeps him there for the moment.
Giresse trying to control the position but instead, Ash has worked for underhooks and has pushed Giresse into the cage.
Ash breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ash rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Giresse counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Giresse lands a nice looking body shot.
Ash scores with a jab. Giresse acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Giresse throws a series of strikes that have Ash backpedaling.
Ash takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ash shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Giresse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ash throws a sloppy body shot
and Giresse counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maurice Giresse is winning the standup battle so far.
Giresse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Giresse lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Giresse lands a slapping body shot.
Giresse lands a slapping body shot.
Giresse throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ash has closed the distance and engaged Giresse in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giresse wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Giresse wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Giresse.
Ash throws an elbow that misses.
Ash breaks the clinch.
Giresse scores with a hook.
Giresse connects with a body shot that sends Ash's belly button to the back.
Ash on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ash lands a nice looking body shot.
Giresse digs a good hook to Ash's body.
Giresse getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ash takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ash throws a body punch but Giresse moves out of range.
Giresse jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice Giresse dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maurice Giresse's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ash throws a lazy right hand but Giresse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ash misses with a series of wild punches.
Giresse throws a leg kick that misses.
Ash ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Giresse moves away.
Giresse staying out of range there.
Ash misses with the combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ash looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Giresse gets tackled into the cage by Ash. Ash maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ash misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ash pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ash misses with a looping right.
Ash lands a glancing blow to the side of Giresse's head.
Ash takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giresse throws a series of punches but Ash moves out of range.
Ash throws a right hand that misses
and Giresse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Giresse catches Ash with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ash walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ash takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ash takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Giresse gets tackled into the cage by Ash. Ash maintains the clinch.
Giresse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Giresse's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Giresse prevents a body shot from Ash.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Ash fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ash creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Giresse's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Giresse tries to break free but Ash pushes him back against the cage.
Ash tries to work over Giresse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ash escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A decent looking cross lands there for Giresse.
Giresse stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ash takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Danga de danga de dang - Giresse scores with a four punch combination!
Ash takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ash takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Giresse stuns Ash with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ash on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ash misses with a wild body shot.
Giresse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Giresse's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ash under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ash takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ash misses with a looping right.
Ash moves in looking to clinch but Giresse pushes him off.
Ash misses with a body shot
and Giresse counters with a right hand to the body.
Giresse throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ash stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Giresse moves away from the strike by Ash.
The fighters circling - Ash throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Giresse throws a big counter combination but Ash scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Giresse lands a jab to Ash's midsection.
Ash has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ash there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ash moves to clinch but Giresse breaks away
and Giresse makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ash moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ash tries to clinch
and Giresse counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Giresse connects with a right hand. Ash shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giresse connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ash's hands.
Ash tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Giresse was well out of range. Poor timing from Ash.
A jab from Ash misses.
Giresse works Ash's body with a nice hook.
Ash wants to clinch.
Giresse is looking to counter punch.
Shikoba Ash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Giresse stuns Ash with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ash swings widly with a right hand
and Giresse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Giresse digs a good body shot into Ash's ribs.
Ash throws a big shot that misses.
Giresse lands a really nice looking cross but Ash seems unphased.
Giresse bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maurice Giresse showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Giresse, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maurice Giresse!
A very excited looking Maurice Giresse made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juice Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Dippe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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18
190 lbs
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183 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Juice Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Dippe!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dippe clinches up with Perez and pushes him back against the cage.
Dippe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dippe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Perez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dippe is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dippe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Perez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dippe takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dippe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dippe slows down the pace here.
Perez tries to pull guard but Dippe won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dippe missing with knees to the body.
Dippe leaning against his opponent.
Dippe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Perez avoids it.
Perez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dippe tries to land a knee to the head but Perez blocks with his arms.
Perez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juice Perez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dippe lands a left hand.
It looks like Juice Perez has been cut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dippe obliges.
Dippe with a knee to the head.
Dippe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Perez is rocked!
Dippe lands a huge knee in the clinch and it's knocked Perez out! Massive knee - he's celebrating with his corner and the crowd showing their appreciation!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Alexander Dippe!
Alexander Dippe was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Rogov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rogov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Metallica-Enter Sandman. 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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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Antonio Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Rogov!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Brown blocks the leg kick.
Brown lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rogov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brown can pounce on him.
Rogov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brown turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brown lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rogov goes for a double leg but Brown avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brown continues to drive forward.
As Rogov backs away, Brown returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Good leg kick by Rogov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rogov shoots in but Brown avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogov wants to clinch
and Brown counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rogov's knee momentarily.
Brown gets caught napping as Rogov dives in and scores a takedown. Brown manages to retain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Rogov from controlling successfully.
Rogov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rogov defends it easily.
Rogov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rogov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rogov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Brown, up you get!
Rogov misses with a wild combination.
Rogov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brown can pounce on him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brown appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Antonio Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Rogov.
Brown takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Brown fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rogov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice takedown defense from Brown. No joy for Rogov on that attempt.
Brown half committed to a counter leg kick.
Brown fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rogov on the side of the head.
Brown definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brown.
Rogov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brown is fending him off so far but Rogov persists. Nope, Brown circles away and we're back to standing.
Brown keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rogov looks winded!
Brown lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alexander Rogov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogov 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.
Brown connects with a leg kick. Rogov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Brown misses with a low kick as Rogov jumps back.
Rogov has a takedown stuffed.
Brown displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rogov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brown. That's going to slow Rogov down.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rogov or perhaps it was just good defense by Brown, which made it look bad.
Brown is looking to slow Rogov down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brown feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rogov's calf.
Rogov misses with a takedown
and Brown counters with a low kick, right behind Rogov 's knee.
Brown throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rogov takes one to the chin there.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
Rogov with the counter takedown but Brown avoids it easily.
Rogov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brown counters with a good low kick that Rogov was not able to check.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brown, right into the meat.
Rogov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brown with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rogov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Brown dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Brown throws a lazy right hand but Rogov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rogov blocks a low kick nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Rogov scores with a four punch combination!
Rogov shoots in for a double leg but Brown sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Some bone on bone action there as Rogov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice sprawl there from Brown as Rogov shoots in.
Brown with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rogov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brown defends it nicely.
Antonio Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Rogov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogov with a poor takedown
and Brown counters with a nice leg kick.
Rogov has closed the distance and engaged Brown in a clinch.
Rogov is breathing heavily.
Brown stops a takedown attempt from Rogov.
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Antonio Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brown. Brown obviously looking to wear him down.
No luck for Rogov with that takedown attempt.
Brown takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brown connects with an inside leg kick.
Brown throws a chopping leg kick but Rogov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rogov moves in looking to clinch but Brown pushes him off.
Decent striking displayed by Brown there.
Rogov misses with a two punch combination.
Brown looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rogov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brown dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rogov. That did some damage!
Brown fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rogov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogov with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Brown lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brown counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
An inside leg kick lands from Brown.
Rogov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brown.
Rogov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brown can pounce on him.
Antonio Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brown.
Brown lands a nice shot that snaps Rogov's head back.
Donk. Brown catches Rogov right on the button with a cross.
Brown fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rogov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brown does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alexander Rogov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rogov blocks a leg kick.
A low kick from Brown misses
and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rogov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brown counters with a good low kick that Rogov was not able to check.
Rogov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brown scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brown lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rogov dives in for a single leg takedown but Brown sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A jab from Brown does it's job there.
A slow jab from Rogov misses its intended target.
Brown is looking to counter punch.
Brown throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brown bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rogov's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown is looking to chop away at Rogov's legs.
Rogov tries for a takedown but Brown circles away easily
and Brown counters with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Brown there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rogov.
That kick from Brown tenderised Rogov's leg. Rogov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brown throws out a powerful jab.
Brown cracks Rogov with a good jab.
Brown is looking to slow Rogov down with leg kicks.
We've been informed that Rogov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Brown shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An inside leg kick lands from Brown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Brown dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rogov fails with the takedown
and Brown makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rogov gets a double leg takedown into Brown's guard.
Rogov landing with the ground and pound.
Brown wants to sweep here but Rogov controlling him for the moment.
Brown tries to strike from the bottom.
Brown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brown pushes a forearm under Rogov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Rogov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Brown!
Post fight, Antonio Brown stared into the camera and said 'I want to thank DFC for the wonderful chance for me and my older cousin Dion Jones to compete for a great organization. Also, a BIG thanks go to Leslie Smith for all the money she has invested in our training and flights back and forth between Sydney Australia and Las Vegas. Until next time! '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lukasz Nemec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon Stark will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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20
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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21
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Big heart |
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lukasz Nemec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brandon Stark!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nemec as he avoids it easily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stark enables Nemec to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stark manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nemec trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nemec trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nemec engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nemec got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stark has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nemec has managed to get both his arms back between Stark's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nemec tries to free his leg and advance position but Stark is retaining full guard.
Nemec definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stark wants to stand up but Nemec is controlling him.
Stark working for a triangle but Nemec defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nemec is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nemec trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stark has momentary wrist control but Nemec slips an elbow through the middle.
Nemec trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stark being controlled here, momentarily.
Nemec trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nemec defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stark.
Lukasz Nemec has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Stark.
Stark keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nemec decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Stark is looking for a sweep. Nemec is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stark is trying to maintain the position but Nemec is very close to passing his half guard.
Nemec throwing shots but Stark is blocking nicely.
Stark is trying to maintain the position but Nemec is very close to passing his half guard.
Nemec thows a huge punch but Stark dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nemec thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nemec seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nemec is trying to control the action in half guard but Stark is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nemec is looking to stall here but Stark recovers full guard.
Nemec controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Stark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nemec has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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.
Nemec trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stark goes for a double leg but Nemec avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nemec continues to drive forward.
Nemec looks for the body kick but Stark saw that one coming.
Stark changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nemec shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nemec showed some decent athleticism there.
Nemec stalling.
Stark is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukasz Nemec dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nemec looking to score a takedown here. Stark is defending well but Nemec drives through and ends up in Stark's guard.
Stark is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nemec looking to sit in guard and control but Stark gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nemec is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark trying to control but Nemec is working from the bottom.
Nemec trying to keep a closed guard but Stark is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark trying to control but Nemec is working from the bottom.
Nemec tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nemec lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Nemec works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nemec is keen to just control but Stark is a slippery customer.
Stark keeping control of the position.
Stark is looking to control Nemec's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stark avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Nemec seems content to control.
Stark is refusing to be controlled, as Nemec sits in half guard.
Nemec stalling.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nemec changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stark looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark tries to buck Nemec off but Nemec is having none of it.
Nemec controls the position.
Stark regains half guard, as Nemec was trying to land strikes.
Nemec prevents Stark from improving his position.
Nemec wants to pass the guard but Stark is defending well.
Nemec seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stark does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nemec throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stark has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nemec is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nemec sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stark defending well though.
Nemec passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stark!
Nemec throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Stark tries to hold on but Nemec pushes him away.
Nemec can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stark is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukasz Nemec dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Nemec shoots in and gets a takedown into Stark's guard.
Nemec looking to pass the guard.
Nemec is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nemec slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Stark is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An elbow from Nemec crashes against the mat.
Nemec misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Nemec wants to control but Stark is keeping him busy.
Stark tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nemec wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nemec grinds an elbow into Stark's temple.
Nemec is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Stark will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Stark is not content to let Nemec control the position.
Stark is looking to reverse the position.
Nemec looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Stark is avoiding damage well.
You can see the frustration on Stark's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nemec misses with the ground and pound.
Nemec wants to control but Stark is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nemec stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nemec wants it to stay on the feet.
Nemec scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Stark trying to remain calm as Nemec controls from the top position.
Stark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nemec wants to control but Stark is keeping him busy.
Stark is being controlled here.
Nemec connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Stark some visible discomfort.
Nemec tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Stark is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nemec is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Stark's shoulder. That is not cool.
Stark parries the strikes from Nemec easily there. Nemec is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Stark to escape.
Nemec trying to control the action but Stark is working from the bottom.
Nemec misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Stark tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stark is not content to let Nemec control the position.
Nemec working the ground and pound but Stark is defending the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nemec is looking to take a break and control but Stark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Stark gets caught flat footed, as Nemec shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nemec postures up.
Nemec controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Stark has Nemec pulled in close to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nemec looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lukasz Nemec showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nemec 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lukasz Nemec!
A relieved looking Lukasz Nemec thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vayle Belval (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christa Warner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christa Warner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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141 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vayle Belval!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Christa Warner!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belval defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Warner.
Warner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Warner tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Belval to counter with a crisp jab.
Belval avoids a kick to the body.
Warner has a takedown stuffed.
Warner throws a wild body kick that Belval sees coming a mile off.
Belval throws a big counter combination but Warner scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Warner doesn't manage to clinch there - Belval circles away.
Belval throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warner wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warner tries for a takedown but Belval sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vayle Belval has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christa Warner.
The crowd cheers as Belval lands an impressive looking overhand right. Warner doesn't seem phased though.
Belval lands a nice looking body shot.
Warner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Belval makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Warner looks winded!
Belval scores with a sloppy right hand. Warner should have avoided that one.
A punch lands to the side of Warner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Warner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Belval.
Belval avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Belval uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Warner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Belval moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belval fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Belval scores with a jab to the body.
Belval's jab looks to have found its range, popping Warner under the eye.
Warner moves forwards but Belval connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Warner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Belval fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Warner on the side of the head.
Belval punishes Warner's body with a nice straight punch.
Belval lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Warner at a distance.
A lazy left from Belval finds it's target.
An inside leg kick from Belval misses.
Christa Warner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belval avoids the head kick by Warner.
Belval swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Belval lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belval comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Belval lands a right hook to the body.
Warner blocks a low kick nicely.
Warner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Belval lands the left hand.
Belval is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Belval!
Belval changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from Belval.
Belval scores with a jab to the body.
Belval scores with a hook.
Vayle Belval is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Warner is rocked!
Belval lands a nice hook to Warner's body. Warner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jab, jab by Belval - just one landing.
Warner is still on wobbly legs! Can Belval finish him?
Belval scores with a hook.
Belval lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Belval scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Belval circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Warner to the canvas! Warner doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Belval keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vayle Belval!
During a confident post fight interview, Vayle Belval thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ian Domman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Pauwels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ian Domman has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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205 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ian Domman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Pauwels !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pauwels throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Domman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pauwels .
Domman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pauwels swings for the body but Domman moves out of range.
Pauwels moves into the clinch.
Domman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pauwels just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pauwels makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pauwels lands a shoulder strike.
Pauwels pushes Domman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Ian Domman has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pauwels scores with a nice hook to the head.
Domman is rocked!
Domman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pauwels walks away with a smile on his face. Domman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Oh Domman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pauwels scores with a shot to the body.
Domman with a poor takedown
and Pauwels counters with a big right hand! Oh Domman is in trouble here! Pauwels follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Pauwels !
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Didier Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Shreve Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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255 lbs
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289 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes comics |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Didier Paul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Larry Shreve Jr!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shreve Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Paul throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paul looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Paul takes a swing at Shreve Jr's ribcage but misses.
Paul misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Shreve Jr does it's job there.
Shreve Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Shreve Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Shreve Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Paul is just out of range.
Shreve Jr drives through and clinches with Paul against the cage.
Shreve Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pauls head.
Shreve Jr misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shreve Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Paul is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shreve Jr.
Oh Paul is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Paul blocks an uppercut.
Shreve Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shreve Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paul blocking some punches.
Paul blocking some punches.
Shreve Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shreve Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Paul.
Paul blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shreve Jr working aggressively here.
Shreve Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paul.
Shreve Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Paul.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shreve Jr working aggressively here.
Paul blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paul blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shreve Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Shreve Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Paul.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paul.
Shreve Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paul seems to have got his legs back now.
Shreve Jr is working Paul over against the cage.
Shreve Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shreve Jr creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Paul with a big uppercut! Paul tries to clinch up but Shreve Jr pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Paul to the mat! Paul covers up and Shreve Jr unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Larry Shreve Jr!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lazzar Mcshrads (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Petrucci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petrucci has chosen Under A Glass Moon as his entrance music. Lazzar Mcshrads has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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165 lbs
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169 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lazzar Mcshrads!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Petrucci!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrucci looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Petrucci keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrucci punishes Mcshrads's body with a nice straight punch.
Mcshrads wants to clinch up but Petrucci keeps it at a distance.
A slow jab from Petrucci misses its intended target.
We've been hearing reports that Mcshrads has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Petrucci misses with a looping right.
Mcshrads shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Petrucci pinned against the cage. Petrucci gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mcshrads feints and as Petrucci raises his hands in defense, Mcshrads changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mcshrads accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrucci can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mcshrads controls the pace.
Mcshrads throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcshrads drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mcshrads jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mcshrads looking to pass the guard.
Mcshrads won't allow Petrucci to sweep him here.
Petrucci trying to control the position.
Mcshrads trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrucci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrucci can't keep his opponent in guard - Mcshrads advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mcshrads takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mcshrads is working for a kimura but Petrucci is defending it quite comfortably.
Petrucci is looking to get back to full guard here but Mcshrads has managed to pass to side control instead.
Mcshrads trying to control the position but Petrucci is working away.
Mcshrads advances nicely into full mount.
Mcshrads working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Petrucci turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Mcshrads off and cradles Petrucci's limp body as Mcshrads celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Lazzar Mcshrads!
A pretty intense looking Lazzar Mcshrads took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Skvardsonn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Bresnan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luke Bresnan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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212 lbs
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213 lbs
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martin Skvardsonn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Bresnan!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skvardsonn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bresnan is looking to clinch.
Skvardsonn cracks Bresnan with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Skvardsonn has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bresnan to stand back up!
Bresnan is rocked!
We've been told by Skvardsonn's head coaches at Mist Of Pandaria that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Skvardsonn steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Bresnan is out on his feet! Skvardsonn sets himself and nearly takes Bresnan's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Martin Skvardsonn!
Martin Skvardsonn is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Martin Skvardsonn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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