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TUF round 8 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Christian Crespo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin Gardner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gardner has chosen Howlin' at the Moon as his entrance music. Dustin Gardner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christian Crespo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dustin Gardner!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gardner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gardner lands a nice looking kick to the body. Crespo takes a step back to recover.
Gardner fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Crespo sprawls well initially but Gardner persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Crespo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Crespo.
Gardner drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Crespo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gardner has Crespo in his guard.
Crespo tries to stand but Gardner is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crespo trying to control but Gardner is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crespo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gardner has his foot on Crespo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crespo works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crespo stands up over Gardner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gardner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gardner being controlled here, momentarily.
Gardner has his foot on Crespo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crespo works his way back into a safe position though.
Crespo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gardner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crespo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Crespo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crespo is aware though and is defending well.
Crespo trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crespo wants to pass the guard but Gardner is keeping the position.
Crespo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Crespo is working Gardner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Crespo is in close to Gardner's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gardner trying to control the position.
Crespo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crespo is aware though and is defending well.
Crespo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gardner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crespo has managed to get both his arms back between Gardner's legs - danger averted.
Gardner is trying to keep Crespo in close.
Crespo scoring with some ground and pound.
Crespo passes Gardner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gardner trying to control but Crespo postures up.
Gardner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crespo pulls his head out easily.
Gardner is staying active underneath Crespo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gardner is looking for a sweep. Crespo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardner taking some punishment here, with Crespo in his half guard.
Crespo is thwarting Gardner's attempts to control the position.
Crespo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Crespo working Gardner over with strikes.
Gardner trying to control here.
Gardner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gardner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gardner tries to get to full guard but Crespo has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Crespo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gardner has a takedown stuffed.
Dustin Gardner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Gardner.
Crespo scores with a head kick. Gardner tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Crespo misses with a few strikes there.
Crespo feints a jab promting Gardner to slip. Crespo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gardner slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gardner works over Crespo's head and body with a nice combination.
Crespo leaves Gardner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Gardner tries to get set, Crespo tries to push him back and clinch up but Gardner manages to avoid the attempt.
Gardner takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gardner is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crespo connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Gardner to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Crespo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Christian Crespo!
A very excited looking Christian Crespo 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 Tobias Lazlo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chael Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lazlo's entrance music is Stronger by Kanye West. A fine choice. Chael Henderson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tobias Lazlo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chael Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lazlo darts in looking for a takedown but Henderson gets double underhooks and turns Lazlo into the cage.
Lazlo misses with a takedown attempt
and Henderson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Henderson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson lands a decent elbow from side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Lazlo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Henderson is chipping away with strikes.
Lazlo is looking to regain half guard here but Henderson keeps moving and retains side control.
Henderson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lazlo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Henderson cracks Lazlo with a big right hand but Lazlo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Henderson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lazlo tries to bench press Henderson off him but Henderson keeps the position.
Henderson scoring with punches and elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lazlo is looking to regain half guard here but Henderson keeps moving and retains side control.
Lazlo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Henderson connects with a decent elbow.
Henderson lands a nice forearm strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson cracks Lazlo with a big right hand but Lazlo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Henderson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lazlo regains half guard.
Lazlo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lazlo is breathing heavily.
Henderson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Henderson is looking for a kimura but Lazlo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Henderson to get the leverage.
Lazlo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lazlo actively working from the bottom here.
Henderson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lazlo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henderson pulls his head out easily.
Henderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Henderson lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Henderson connects with a nice short shot to Lazlo's temple.
Henderson working over Lazlo with some ground and pound. Lazlo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is trying to control. Lazlo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lazlo is looking for a sweep. Henderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Henderson working Lazlo over with strikes.
Henderson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lazlo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henderson lands with a punch from half guard.
Lazlo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Henderson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson controlling the pace for now.
Henderson dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Henderson.
Henderson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Henderson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Henderson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Henderson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lazlo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lazlo is in a horrible position here. Henderson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Henderson trying to control but Lazlo is having none of it.
Henderson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Henderson working Lazlo over with strikes here.
Lazlo regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lazlo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lazlo looking for submissions off his back.
Henderson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Henderson winds up and cracks Lazlo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Henderson lands strikes from half guard.
Henderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lazlo is refusing to be controlled, as Henderson sits in half guard.
Lazlo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Henderson there.
We've been informed that Henderson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Henderson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Henderson is nestled in close to Lazlo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chael Henderson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lazlo tries for a takedown but Henderson circles away easily
letting Henderson counter with a right hand.
Lazlo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Henderson counters with a straight right hand.
Lazlo with a poor takedown
and Henderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobias Lazlo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lazlo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Henderson is fending him off so far but Lazlo persists. Nope, Henderson circles away and we're back to standing.
Lazlo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Henderson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lazlo has his takedown stuffed
and Henderson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Chael Henderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson distracts Lazlo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Henderson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Henderson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Henderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazlo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Henderson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Henderson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Henderson slips a nice elbow through Lazlo's hands, connecting with Lazlo's forehead.
Henderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lazlo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nice strikes from Henderson there.
Henderson lands with a punch from half guard.
Henderson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lazlo has hold of Henderson's hands but Henderson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Henderson connects with a nice short shot to Lazlo's temple.
Henderson slips a nice elbow through Lazlo's hands, connecting with Lazlo's forehead.
Henderson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Henderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lazlo keeps working.
Henderson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson working over Lazlo with some ground and pound. Lazlo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Henderson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lazlo is refusing to be controlled, as Henderson sits in half guard.
Lazlo looking for submissions off his back.
Henderson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Henderson is trying to control. Lazlo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Henderson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lazlo looking for submissions off his back.
Henderson lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Henderson lands a nice short elbow.
Henderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson working over Lazlo with some ground and pound. Lazlo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Henderson working over Lazlo with some ground and pound. Lazlo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lazlo wants to improve his position but Henderson is controlling well.
Lazlo has hold of Henderson's hands but Henderson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Henderson working the head and body with strikes.
Henderson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lazlo!
Lazlo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Lazlo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Henderson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Henderson trying to control but Lazlo is having none of it.
Henderson lands a couple of good shots and Lazlo has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazlo is really stuck here.
Henderson throwing damaging strikes from the back! Lazlo could be in trouble here!
Henderson scores with punches to the body.
Will Henderson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henderson is punishing Lazlo with strikes - can he finish him?!
Lazlo tries to escape the position.
Lazlo grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Henderson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Henderson lands a shot to the head.
Lazlo is trying to remain composed but Henderson is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chael Henderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lazlo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Lazlo misses with a takedown attempt
and Henderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lazlo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Henderson counters with a left to the body.
Lazlo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lazlo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobias Lazlo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lazlo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Henderson counters with a nice body shot.
Lazlo has his takedown stuffed
and Henderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazlo shoots in but Henderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Henderson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lazlo defends it well.
Lazlo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Henderson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lazlo won't be happy with that.
Lazlo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lazlo tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lazlo some visible discomfort.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lazlo is trying to improve his position.
Henderson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lazlo some visible discomfort.
Henderson looks up at the clock and then as Lazlo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Henderson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Henderson cracks Lazlo with a big elbow.
Henderson slows the pace down.
Henderson working the ground and pound.
Henderson landing a few strikes.
Henderson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Henderson scoring with punches from side control.
Henderson landing strikes.
Henderson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lazlo is rocked!
Henderson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lazlo down.
Oh Lazlo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Henderson landing a few strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson wants to control but Lazlo is keeping him busy.
Lazlo seems to have got his legs back now.
Henderson scores with punches from side control.
Henderson is looking to take a break and control but Lazlo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Henderson cracks Lazlo with a big right hand but Lazlo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
A lull in the action here as Henderson stalls from top position.
Henderson cracks Lazlo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lazlo taking a bit of punishment here - Henderson scoring with strikes.
Henderson cracks Lazlo with a big elbow.
Henderson trying to control the action but Lazlo is working from the bottom.
Lazlo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Henderson connects with a nice short shot to Lazlo's temple.
Henderson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lazlo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henderson pulls his head out easily.
Lazlo is staying active underneath Henderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chael Henderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Henderson lands a nice short elbow.
Henderson is nestled in close to Lazlo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lazlo wants to get back to full guard but Henderson has mounted him!
Henderson with a couple of short strikes.
Henderson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Henderson looking to finish Lazlo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lazlo!
Lazlo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazlo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The referee warns Lazlo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Henderson lands a couple of good shots and Lazlo has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lazlo prevents Henderson from getting a body triangle.
Henderson controls the action.
Lazlo grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Henderson gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Lazlo covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Henderson lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Henderson lands punches and elbows.
Tobias Lazlo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lazlo wants to escape the position.
Henderson softening up his opponent with strikes here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chael Henderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Henderson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 25:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chael Henderson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between El Dilma Chapo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrion Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lannister is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Shell Shocked. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, El Dilma Chapo!
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, Tyrion Lannister!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chapo throws a lazy right hand but Lannister sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chapo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chapo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Chapo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Lannister misses.
Lannister moves out of range as Chapo strikes.
Lannister misses with a two punch combination.
Lannister's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chapo under the eye.
Chapo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A left lands for Lannister.
Chapo just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyrion Lannister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chapo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lannister jabs at Chapo's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lannister thuds a left hand into Chapo's body.
Lannister connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chapo momentarily.
A jab from Lannister does it's job there.
Chapo is rocked!
Lannister misses with a looping left.
Oh Chapo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chapo walks into a straight right hand from Lannister.
Lannister lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Chapo up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Lannister from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Chapo's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyrion Lannister!
A victorious Tyrion Lannister thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joaquim Branco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Lebowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joaquim Branco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Lebowitz!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Branco looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big left from Branco misses.
Branco ducks under a wild hook from Lebowitz.
Branco was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lebowitz looks to land a combination. Branco sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lebowitz lands a nice shot to the body.
Branco looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Branco shoots in and drives through. Lebowitz sprawls well.
A big right from Lebowitz misses.
Nice cross by Lebowitz.
Branco takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Branco gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lebowitz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lebowitz lands with a straight right. Branco didn't see that one coming.
Branco on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Branco takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lebowitz misses with a looping right.
Branco ducks under a wild hook from Lebowitz.
Lebowitz lands a nice hook to Branco's body. Branco takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Branco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lebowitz moves away.
Lebowitz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branco has managed to clinch.
Branco lands with a short shot to the head.
Lebowitz tries to throw a body punch but Branco avoids it by throwing Lebowitz back against the cage.
Branco lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lebowitz.
Lebowitz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Branco backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Branco.
Branco lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lebowitz throws a punch but it's blocked by Branco.
Branco prevents a body shot from Lebowitz.
Branco has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lebowitz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Branco has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lebowitz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaquim Branco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Branco avoiding damage.
A nice left hand lands by Branco.
Branco lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lebowitz backwards.
Lebowitz lands with a left to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Branco blocking some punches.
Branco slows down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Lebowitz fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Branco fails to land.
Lebowitz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lebowitz.
Branco swings wildly with an uppercut but Lebowitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Branco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lebowitz lands a shot to the body.
Lebowitz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lebowitz lands a shoulder strike.
Branco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lebowitz is defending well for now.
Lebowitz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lebowitz can't find room to land a body shot as Branco controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Branco.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Branco.
Lebowitz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Branco on the inside.
Lebowitz misses with the head strike.
Branco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Lebowitz.
Branco lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Branco.
Branco misses with a body punch.
A short left from Lebowitz.
Lebowitz works on Branco's body with a couple of short punches.
Branco scores with a shot to the side of Lebowitz's head.
Lebowitz takes a shot to the head.
Lebowitz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lebowitz lands with a left to the head.
Lebowitz tries to throw a body punch but Branco avoids it by throwing Lebowitz back against the cage.
A short left from Branco.
Branco lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Branco lands with a light punch inside.
Lebowitz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Branco backwards.
Branco lands with a right to the head.
Lebowitz takes a shot to the head.
Branco digs a right hand into Lebowitz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lebowitz's gas tank.
Branco working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Branco softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Branco lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lebowitz backwards.
Lebowitz throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lebowitz.
Branco is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lebowitz is defending well.
Branco manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Lebowitz misses its intended target.
Branco instigates a clinch.
Lebowitz tries a body shot but Branco blocks it.
Lebowitz gets through Branco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lebowitz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Branco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Branco misses with a body punch
and Lebowitz counters with a straight right hand.
Lebowitz cracks Branco with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Branco gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Branco lands an uppercut.
Lebowitz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Branco backwards.
Branco prevents a body shot from Lebowitz.
Branco scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Daniel Lebowitz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Branco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lebowitz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Branco slips a jab from Lebowitz.
Branco throws an off balance right hand
and Lebowitz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lebowitz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lebowitz wants it to stay on the feet.
Lebowitz misses with a series of wild punches.
Lebowitz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Branco pushes Lebowitz up against the cage in a clinch.
Branco lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lebowitz prevents a body shot from Branco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lebowitz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Branco working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lebowitz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Branco throws a head punch that misses.
Lebowitz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Branco manages to break the clinch.
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!
Branco misses with a hook to the body
letting Lebowitz counter with a right hand.
Lebowitz has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branco drops his hands momentarily and Lebowitz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Branco forces Lebowitz back against the cage and clinches.
Lebowitz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Branco swings wildly with an uppercut but Lebowitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lebowitz blocks an elbow strike.
Lebowitz misses with some punches.
Joaquim Branco has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Branco looking for a takedown.
Lebowitz lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lebowitz.
A head punch on the inside from Lebowitz fails to land.
Branco misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lebowitz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Branco.
Lebowitz lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Branco fails to land.
Lebowitz has a couple of punches blocked by Branco.
Branco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Branco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Branco is stalling here.
Branco slowing the pace effectively.
Branco seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Lebowitz misses with the head strike.
Lebowitz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Branco stalling the fight.
Lebowitz lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Lebowitz.
Branco softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Branco.
Lebowitz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Lebowitz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lebowitz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Branco backwards.
Lebowitz misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Branco - that landed with a thud.
Lebowitz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lebowitz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Branco lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lebowitz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lebowitz backwards.
Branco has a couple of punches blocked by Lebowitz.
Lebowitz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Lebowitz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Branco lands a body punch.
Lebowitz tries a body shot but Branco blocks it.
Lebowitz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lebowitz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lebowitz tries to work over Branco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Branco lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lebowitz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Branco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Branco has Lebowitz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lebowitz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaquim Branco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lebowitz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lebowitz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Branco scores with a shot to the side of Lebowitz's head.
Lebowitz can't find room to land a body shot as Branco controls the action.
Lebowitz tries to throw a body punch but Branco avoids it by throwing Lebowitz back against the cage.
Branco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lebowitz misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Branco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Branco.
Lebowitz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Branco.
Lebowitz lands a left hand.
Lebowitz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lebowitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Branco - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Branco blocking some punches.
Branco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Branco throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lebowitz's waist but Lebowitz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Branco off to one side.
Lebowitz throws a lazy right hand but Branco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Branco gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Branco gets through Lebowitz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Branco has a couple of punches blocked by Lebowitz.
Branco blocks a body shot from Lebowitz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Lebowitz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lebowitz moves away from the strike by Branco.
Branco moves into the clinch.
Branco lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Branco is pushing Lebowitz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Branco swings wildly with an uppercut but Lebowitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Branco.
Branco is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lebowitz is defending well.
Lebowitz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lebowitz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Lebowitz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branco softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Branco scores with a nice hook to the head.
Branco is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lebowitz.
Branco lands a hook that snaps the head of Lebowitz backwards.
Branco tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branco lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Branco manages to break the clinch.
Daniel Lebowitz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Branco closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Branco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lebowitz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Branco backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Branco.
Branco lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Lebowitz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lebowitz scores with a shot to the side of Branco's head.
Branco breaks the clinch.
Lebowitz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Branco on the side of the head.
Branco's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lebowitz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Branco scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Branco misses with a wild body shot.
Branco takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Joaquim Branco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Branco moves forwards but Lebowitz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Branco closes the distance and clinches.
Branco is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaquim Branco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lebowitz lands with a right to the head.
Lebowitz prevents a body shot from Branco.
Branco misses with an elbow over the top.
Lebowitz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Branco softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Branco fails to land.
A short uppercut from Lebowitz.
Lebowitz throws a punch but it's blocked by Branco.
A body shot lands from Lebowitz.
Branco has a couple of punches blocked by Lebowitz.
A shot in the inside from Branco.
A right hook to the body lands for Branco.
Branco tries a body shot but Lebowitz blocks it.
Branco lands a shoulder strike.
Lebowitz pushes Branco back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Branco swings wildly with an uppercut but Lebowitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lebowitz works on Branco's body with a couple of short punches.
Branco lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Donk. Lebowitz catches Branco right on the button with a cross.
Branco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lebowitz lands the left hand.
Branco tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lebowitz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lebowitz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Daniel Lebowitz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lebowitz lands a right hook to the body.
Lebowitz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Branco takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lebowitz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Branco.
Branco takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Branco rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Branco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Branco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lebowitz scores with a jab.
Branco throws the left hand but Lebowitz avoids the punch easily.
Daniel Lebowitz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Branco ducks under a wild hook from Lebowitz.
Branco connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lebowitz's hands.
Lebowitz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Branco in his tracks.
Branco misses with a hook
enabling Lebowitz to counter with a crisp jab.
Branco misses the body punch
and Lebowitz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Branco throws a right hand that misses
and Lebowitz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Branco closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Branco.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Branco throws a head punch that misses.
Lebowitz prevents a body shot from Branco.
Joaquim Branco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lebowitz digs a right hand into Branco's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Branco's gas tank.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Lebowitz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lebowitz 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Lebowitz!
Daniel Lebowitz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chip Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remy Vovchanchyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan comes to the cage accompanied by Lose Yourself. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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212 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chip Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Remy Vovchanchyn!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan has his takedown stuffed
and Vovchanchyn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vovchanchyn leaves Ryan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn unleashes a big counter combination but Ryan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vovchanchyn leaves Ryan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chip Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vovchanchyn but Vovchanchyn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vovchanchyn only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A punch combination from Vovchanchyn misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan tries for a takedown but Vovchanchyn circles away easily
and Vovchanchyn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ryan looks to land a body kick but Vovchanchyn moved away.
Vovchanchyn only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ryan pushes Vovchanchyn up against the cage in a clinch.
Vovchanchyn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ryan has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Vovchanchyn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vovchanchyn tries to break the clinch but Ryan is controlling the position.
Ryan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vovchanchyn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vovchanchyn tries to break free but Ryan pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Vovchanchyn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ryan lands a good knee to the midsection. Vovchanchyn won't want to take too many of those.
Vovchanchyn gets underhooks to prevent Ryan's takedown attempt.
Ryan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vovchanchyn smiles and moves away.
Ryan fails with the takedown
and Vovchanchyn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ryan is breathing heavily.
Ryan doesn't manage to clinch there - Vovchanchyn circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn lands a really nice looking cross but Ryan seems unphased.
Nice shot lands for Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn 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.
Ryan with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Vovchanchyn counter with a right hand.
Ryan is rocked!
Vovchanchyn lands a brutal uppercut that launches Ryan off his feet! Ryan tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Remy Vovchanchyn!
Chip Ryan was interviewed post fight and said 'Next time I'll come back, stronger, faster and better and show the world that Chip Ryan doesn't stay down'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Klein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Billie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boris Klein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robbie Billie!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Klein.
Klein swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Billie doesn't manage to clinch there - Klein circles away.
Billie wants to clinch.
Klein has taken the fight to the clinch.
Klein tries to break the clinch but Billie is controlling the position.
Billie misses with a knee to the head.
Klein is looking to break free of the clinch but Billie has double underhooks.
Billie misses with a punch on the inside.
Klein presses Billie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Billie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billie tries a knee to the head but Klein blocks it.
Klein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Klein tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Billie avoids it.
Klein jumps guard but Billie stands there with Klein around his waist. Klein gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Klein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Klein has closed the distance and engaged Billie in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Klein.
Klein'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.
Klein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Klein fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Billie, pushing him back against the cage.
Billie misses with a knee to the head.
Klein avoiding damage as Billie throws knees to the body.
Klein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Klein gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Klein on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Klein blocks an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Klein - that landed with a thud.
Klein breaks from the clinch.
Billie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Klein as he avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Billie.
Billie misses with a takedown attempt
and Klein holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Billie keeps control of Klein as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Billie tries to land knees in the clinch but Klein avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klein takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Billie wants to stall.
Billie looks winded!
Klein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Klein.
Billie slips a jab from Klein.
Billie moves in looking to clinch but Klein pushes him off.
Billie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Klein clinches up with Billie and pushes him back against the cage.
Billie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Klein blocks it with crossed arms.
Klein lands a body punch.
Klein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Klein keeps the fight on the outside.
Billie pushes Klein up against the cage in a clinch.
Klein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Klein drives through and clinches with Billie against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Billie throws an elbow but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klein lands with a short shot to the head.
Klein wants to get back to striking at distance but Billie won't allow it.
Klein wants to break the clinch but can't.
Billie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Billie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Klein tries to land knees in the clinch but Billie avoids the damage to the body.
Billie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Klein pushes Billie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Billie takes a shot to the head.
Klein is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Billie pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Klein lands a shoulder strike.
Klein tries to break the clinch but Billie is controlling the position.
Klein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Billie lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Klein wobbles Billie with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Klein dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Billie to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Boris Klein!
During a confident post fight interview, Boris Klein 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Johny Vargas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Illidian Newsto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vargas comes to the cage accompanied by Drake - Trophies. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
145 lbs
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147 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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 Las Vegas, Johny Vargas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Illidian Newsto!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newsto looks for a takedown but Vargas sprawls well.
Vargas drops Newsto with a right and a left! Vargas comes rushing in but Newsto regains his composure and manages to keep Vargas in guard.
Newsto is rocked!
Vargas gets to his feet and stands over Newsto, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Newsto felt that one! Vargas unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Newsto from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johny Vargas!
After winning the bout, Johny Vargas 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Domagoj Glavas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Yung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yung has chosen 陳小春 - 亂世巨星 as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. David Yung has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Domagoj Glavas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, David Yung!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glavas with a nice cross.
Yung avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yung connects with a high kick.
It looks like Domagoj Glavas has been cut.
Glavas throws a looping overhand right but Yung ducks down to avoid it.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Yung! Glavas is out on his feet! Yung rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Glavas is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Glavas is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Yung!
A relieved looking David Yung thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Domagoj Glavas stepped up to the mic, saying 'All the best to the rest of the guys in the tournament!'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alfie Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Denolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alfie Jackson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alfie Jackson!
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, Marco Denolo!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson drives through with a takedown into Denolo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Denolo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson pushes down on Denolo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Denolo trying to control but Jackson postures up.
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Denolo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Denolo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Jackson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Denolo!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Denolo is desperately trying to improve his position but Jackson has a good base and remains in mount.
Jackson controlling his opponent.
Denolo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson prevents Denolo from improving his position.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Denolo is having none of it.
Denolo wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Jackson is pressing down on Denolo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Denolo is holding on for now.
Jackson moves nicely into side control.
Jackson moves into full mount!
Jackson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Denolo has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Denolo!
Jackson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Denolo wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is controlling Denolo's posture.
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Denolo defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson can't keep his opponent in guard - Denolo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jackson controlling the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Denolo is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denolo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Denolo pulls his head out easily.
Denolo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jackson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jackson is looking to control Denolo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jackson avoid being mounted?
Jackson wants to improve his position but Denolo is controlling well.
Denolo is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Denolo is pressing down on Jackson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jackson is holding on for now.
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.
Jackson trying to get back to full guard but Denolo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Denolo throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Denolo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jackson tries to hold on but Denolo postures up.
Jackson is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson has given up his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marco Denolo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jackson uses his free foot to push down on Denolo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Denolo.
Jackson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Denolo tries to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Denolo is looking to escape.
Denolo tries to lock up and control but Jackson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jackson controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson takes Denolo's back.
Jackson controls the position.
Denolo trying to control the hands but Jackson breaks the grip.
Jackson goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Denolo escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Denolo is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
Jackson is positioning himself well to prevent Denolo advancing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is refusing to be controlled, as Denolo sits in half guard.
Jackson trying to control but Denolo postures up.
Denolo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denolo wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
Denolo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Denolo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson trying to control here.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
Denolo slows the pace down in half guard.
Denolo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jackson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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.
Denolo prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Jackson is trying to control but Denolo passes into side control!
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Denolo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Denolo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfie Jackson 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!
Denolo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Denolo stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Denolo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Denolo has a takedown stuffed.
Denolo misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Denolo misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denolo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Alfie Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jackson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Denolo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jackson's guard! Nice work there by Denolo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jackson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Denolo passes Jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Denolo trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.
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.
Jackson is doing well to control the position and prevent Denolo from advancing to side control.
Denolo is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.
Denolo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Denolo is controlling well.
Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Denolo.
Jackson wants to control but Denolo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denolo trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.
Denolo wants to free his trapped foot but Jackson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson moves into full guard.
Denolo trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
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.
Jackson has Denolo pulled in close to control his posture.
Denolo trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Denolo. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Denolo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Denolo cracks Jackson with a good jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Denolo to the ground. Jackson is now in Denolo's guard.
Denolo looking for a sweep. Not yet Denolo, not yet.
Jackson stays in close to Denolo's body and controls the position.
Denolo keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marco Denolo.
I think Denolo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Denolo!
Marco Denolo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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