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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Logan Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leszek Sobota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Logan Storm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leszek Sobota!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm tests Sobota's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Some wild striking there from Storm.
Sobota pushes Storm up against the cage in a clinch.
Sobota digs a right hand underneath Storm's ribcage. Storm let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sobota misses with some punches.
Storm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Storm finds it's target.
Sobota moves into the clinch.
Sobota lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sobota lands with a left to the head.
Storm tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sobota smiles and moves away.
Sobota misses with a left hand
and Storm counters with a lovely straight 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!
Storm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sobota.
Sobota has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short uppercut from Sobota.
Storm tries to circle away but Sobota has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Sobota.
Sobota lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Storm is rocked!
Sobota scores with a hook to the body.
Storm is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Sobota.
Oh Storm is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sobota lands with a light punch inside.
Sobota throws a big uppercut that drops Storm! More strikes from Sobota and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Storm lies dazed against the cage as Sobota celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leszek Sobota!
A less than humble Leszek Sobota misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rico De Janeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Mallox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mallox has chosen Mobb Deep - Quiet Storm as his entrance music. Rico De Janeiro 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 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, Rico De Janeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scott Mallox!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mallox clinches with his opponent.
Mallox pushes off an throws an elbow but De Janeiro leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mallox lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Mallox.
De Janeiro blocks an elbow strike from Mallox.
Mallox lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Rico De Janeiro has been cut.
Mallox lands a shoulder strike.
Mallox lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mallox manages to break the clinch.
Mallox defends well against a solid takedown attempt from De Janeiro.
Mallox has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mallox misses with a punch to the body.
Mallox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Janeiro backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Janeiro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mallox to keep the fight standing.
Mallox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mallox with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mallox tries to land a knee to the head but De Janeiro blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Janeiro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mallox to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico De Janeiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A hook to the body from Mallox.
De Janeiro jumps guard but Mallox turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
De Janeiro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mallox to keep the fight standing.
De Janeiro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mallox to keep the fight standing.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mallox.
Mallox lands a shoulder strike.
Mallox lands a nice elbow.
Mallox lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down De Janeiro.
Mallox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Janeiro gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Janeiro wants to pass the guard but Mallox is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Janeiro is looking for a kimura but Mallox is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for De Janeiro to get the leverage.
Mallox is refusing to be controlled, as De Janeiro sits in half guard.
De Janeiro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
De Janeiro prevents Mallox from standing back up.
De Janeiro is keen to just control but Mallox is a slippery customer.
De Janeiro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Janeiro is stalling here. Mallox is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! De Janeiro seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mallox has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
De Janeiro tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on De Janeiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mallox wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Janeiro keeps working.
A lull in the action here.
De Janeiro tries to improve position but can't.
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.
Mallox trying to control the position but De Janeiro is working away.
Mallox decides to stand up, so the ref orders De Janeiro to his feet.
Mallox lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mallox punishes De Janeiro's body with a nice straight punch.
Mallox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mallox tries to clinch up.
Mallox closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mallox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mallox just misses with a elbow thrown towards De Janeiro's brow.
Mallox gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Mallox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rico De Janeiro's cut.
That's time! De Janeiro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mallox gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mallox lands a right hand.
De Janeiro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mallox prevents De Janeiro from breaking the clinch.
Mallox digs a right hand underneath De Janeiro's ribcage. De Janeiro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mallox lands an elbow inside.
De Janeiro blocks an elbow strike from Mallox.
Mallox lands with a right to the head.
Mallox pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mallox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mallox lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down De Janeiro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mallox lands a left hand.
De Janeiro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mallox walks away with a smile on his face. De Janeiro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
De Janeiro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mallox counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mallox.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico De Janeiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mallox works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Mallox.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mallox lands an elbow inside that De Janeiro shrugs off.
Mallox lands an elbow inside that De Janeiro shrugs off.
De Janeiro is rocked!
Mallox lands an elbow inside.
Oh De Janeiro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mallox lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops De Janeiro to his knees! Mallox keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Mallox!
In his post fight interview, Scott Mallox started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Severo Del Bosque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reno Rawlings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Del Bosque might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to CRUISR - Go For It (Shallou Remix). Severo Del Bosque 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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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Severo Del Bosque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reno Rawlings!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rawlings moves out of range of the strikes.
Rawlings tries to counter by closing the distance.
The fighters circling - Del Bosque throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rawlings bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rawlings bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Rawlings.
Rawlings wants to counter the offense by Del Bosque and move into the clinch position.
Rawlings ducks under a wild hook from Del Bosque.
Rawlings moves away from the strike by Del Bosque.
Rawlings misses with an uppercut. Del Bosque saw that one coming.
Del Bosque cracks Rawlings with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rawlings circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawlings looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Del Bosque is fending him off so far but Rawlings persists. Nope, Del Bosque circles away and we're back to standing.
Del Bosque stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Del Bosque wants it to stay on the feet.
We've been hearing reports that Del Bosque has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rawlings connects with a looping right hand.
Del Bosque takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Del Bosque is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rawlings.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rawlings tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Del Bosque was well out of range. Poor timing from Rawlings.
Rawlings throws a poor cross that misses
and Del Bosque counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Del Bosque thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rawlings dives in and grabs Del Bosque's left leg, looking for a takedown. Del Bosque pushes down on Rawlings's head and hops out.
Severo Del Bosque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reno Rawlings.
Del Bosque tries to clinch up but Rawlings circles away and keeps his distance.
Del Bosque throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rawlings uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Del Bosque.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rawlings! But no joy.
Del Bosque throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rawlings sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Del Bosque misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Del Bosque misses the target.
Rawlings tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rawlings shoots in for a takedown but Del Bosque shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rawlings ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rawlings is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rawlings moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Bosque loads up on a big right hand but Rawlings slips the punch.
Del Bosque is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rawlings defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque tries to clinch up.
Rawlings blocks a jab.
Del Bosque tries to clinch
and Rawlings counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Del Bosque bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rawlings's head backwards.
Del Bosque throws a hook but Rawlings blocks it.
Rawlings tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Del Bosque throws a looping overhand right but Rawlings ducks down to avoid it.
Rawlings with a hook.
Del Bosque throws a hook but Rawlings avoids it easily.
Rawlings is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Del Bosque with a body shot.
Del Bosque throws an overhand right that lands on Rawlings's shoulder, as Rawlings tries to avoid the shot.
Rawlings with a lazy takedown attempt
and Del Bosque counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Del Bosque gets caught flat footed, as Rawlings shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rawlings stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Del Bosque swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawlings working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Del Bosque's head.
Rawlings content to stall in guard here.
Del Bosque preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Del Bosque bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rawlings's guard.
Del Bosque trying to control the position from guard on top but Rawlings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rawlings striking off his back but it's not causing Del Bosque any problems.
Del Bosque stopping the sweep attempt from Rawlings.
Del Bosque controlling from the top position.
Rawlings looking to hit a scissor sweep but Del Bosque is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rawlings looking to control.
Del Bosque tries to free his leg and advance position but Rawlings is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rawlings striking off his back but it's not causing Del Bosque any problems.
Rawlings keeping full guard, as Del Bosque tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rawlings tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rawlings is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Del Bosque defends well.
Rawlings keeping moving, preventing Del Bosque from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Severo Del Bosque dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Del Bosque throws an overhand right that lands on Rawlings's shoulder, as Rawlings tries to avoid the shot.
Del Bosque tries to clinch but Rawlings moves out of range.
Rawlings shoots in for a double leg but Del Bosque sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Del Bosque moves into range and clinches up with Rawlings.
Del Bosque misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rawlings drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Del Bosque gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rawlings has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Del Bosque avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Severo Del Bosque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reno Rawlings.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Bosque throws a head punch that misses.
Del Bosque throws a punch but it's blocked by Rawlings.
Del Bosque fails to pull guard.
Rawlings drops down looking for an ankle pick but Del Bosque pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Bosque fails with a takedown attempt.
Rawlings works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Del Bosque darts in trying to clinch
so Rawlings counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rawlings lands a couple of digs.
Rawlings pushes down on Del Bosque's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Del Bosque is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rawlings throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rawlings lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rawlings scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Del Bosque wants to improve his position but Rawlings is controlling well.
Del Bosque is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rawlings scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rawlings slips a nice elbow through Del Bosque's hands, connecting with Del Bosque's forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rawlings is nestled in close to Del Bosque, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rawlings is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Del Bosque sees it coming and defends easily.
Del Bosque actively working from the bottom here.
Del Bosque trying to control but Rawlings postures up.
Rawlings works his way into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawlings lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rawlings in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Rawlings just content to control the position.
Rawlings scores with a couple of short elbows.
Del Bosque is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Del Bosque struggling a bit here.
Rawlings controls the position from side control.
Del Bosque tries to improve position but can't.
Del Bosque wants to control but Rawlings postures up.
Rawlings wants to lay and pray for a moment but Del Bosque keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rawlings might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Del Bosque haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Del Bosque taking a bit of punishment here - Rawlings scoring with strikes.
Rawlings lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rawlings lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Del Bosque down.
Del Bosque is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rawlings has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Del Bosque gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rawlings lands a nice short elbow.
Rawlings working over Del Bosque with some ground and pound. Del Bosque looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Del Bosque won't allow Rawlings to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reno Rawlings showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rawlings drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Del Bosque dives in for a single leg takedown but Rawlings sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Del Bosque clinches up against the cage.
Del Bosque stops a takedown attempt from Rawlings.
Rawlings is trying to drag Del Bosque to the mat but Del Bosque just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rawlings blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Bosque doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rawlings is looking for a takedown.
Severo Del Bosque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reno Rawlings.
Del Bosque misses with a hook to the ribs.
Del Bosque swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Bosque tries to throw a body punch but Rawlings avoids it by throwing Del Bosque back against the cage.
Del Bosque gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rawlings.
Del Bosque lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rawlings backwards.
Rawlings trying to stall but Del Bosque improves his position.
Rawlings has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Del Bosque after a bit of a struggle.
Rawlings pressing his opponent against the cage.
Del Bosque misses with some punches.
Rawlings blocks a body shot from Del Bosque.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Bosque throws a punch but it's blocked by Rawlings.
Rawlings looking for a takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Del Bosque tries a body shot but Rawlings blocks it.
Del Bosque lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rawlings backwards.
Del Bosque tries a body shot but Rawlings blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rawlings.
Del Bosque misses with a hook from the clinch.
Del Bosque working aggressively here.
Del Bosque throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Bosque scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque lands an uppercut.
Del Bosque fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Del Bosque misses with the head strike.
Del Bosque swings wildly with an uppercut but Rawlings uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rawlings blocks an uppercut.
Del Bosque is pressed up against the cage. Rawlings has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Del Bosque down to the mat. Del Bosque avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Del Bosque looks to throw the jab but Rawlings is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque throws an off balance right hand
and Del Bosque takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rawlings circles away from the clinch attempt.
Del Bosque pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rawlings ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Severo Del Bosque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Del Bosque throws an overhand right that lands on Rawlings's shoulder, as Rawlings tries to avoid the shot.
Rawlings throws a body shot but no joy.
Del Bosque misses with a looping left.
Rawlings doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Del Bosque tries to clinch but Rawlings is having none of it.
A jab from Del Bosque misses.
Rawlings tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rawlings tries for a takedown but Del Bosque sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Del Bosque swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rawlings displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Del Bosque throws out the jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Del Bosque waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rawlings.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rawlings misses with a looping left.
Del Bosque is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rawlings.
And that's the end of the fight!
Severo Del Bosque showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Del Bosque 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Severo Del Bosque!
A very excited looking Severo Del Bosque 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 Domnall O Carroll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Batuhan Jaruud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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193 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Domnall O Carroll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Batuhan Jaruud!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaruud connects with a jab.
O Carroll looks to throw the jab but Jaruud is out of range.
Jaruud 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.
Jaruud with a jab.
A low kick from O Carroll misses
and Jaruud cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jaruud jabbing away but nothing is landing.
O Carroll throwing a counter right hand but Jaruud manages to avoid it.
Jaruud misses with an attempted mid kick.
O Carroll jabs Jaruud to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jaruud.
Jaruud walks forward, straight into a front kick from O Carroll.
Jaruud slips a straight right by O Carroll.
O Carroll has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jaruud connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Carroll misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Jaruud.
Jaruud feints a counter leg kick.
Jaruud fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Jaruud lands.
O Carroll misses with a right hand
and Jaruud counters with a stiff right hand.
O Carroll uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jaruud.
Jaruud's jab looks to have found its range, popping O Carroll under the eye.
O Carroll looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
O Carroll throws a right hand that misses
and Jaruud makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
O Carroll uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jaruud has time to react.
Jaruud throws a hook but O Carroll avoids it easily.
O Carroll is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jaruud throws a looping overhand right but O Carroll ducks down to avoid it.
O Carroll misses with a hook
and Jaruud counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jaruud is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! O Carroll had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jaruud scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Carroll throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Carroll misses with a hook.
O Carroll cracks a nice hook into Jaruud's ribs.
A big left from O Carroll misses.
Jaruud avoids the body shot from O Carroll.
Jaruud is clearly trying to counter these attacks from O Carroll with a body shot.
Jaruud pushes O Carroll away with a front kick.
Jaruud throws a shot from downtown. O Carroll moves away and avoids it.
O Carroll ducks right into an uppercut from Jaruud.
O Carroll lands with a nice combination. Jaruud backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Batuhan Jaruud has been cut.
Jaruud misses with an uppercut. O Carroll saw that one coming.
O Carroll sizes up Jaruud with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jaruud moves out of range of the body kick from O Carroll.
Jaruud scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaruud paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
O Carroll misses with an uppercut
and Jaruud counters with a good low kick that O Carroll was not able to check.
O Carroll misses with a wild body shot.
Jaruud looks like he wants to counter punch here.
O Carroll wants to clinch.
A nice side step and Jaruud releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A left lands for Jaruud.
Jaruud throws an off balance right hand
enabling O Carroll to counter with a crisp jab.
O Carroll listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jaruud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Carroll.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Carroll misses with a jab, cross combination.
O Carroll swings for the body but Jaruud moves out of range.
O Carroll thumps Jaruud with a low kick.
O Carroll lands a right hook 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!
O Carroll throws a wild body kick that Jaruud sees coming a mile off.
O Carroll throws an overhand right that lands on Jaruud's shoulder, as Jaruud tries to avoid the shot.
Jaruud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O Carroll takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
O Carroll throws a leg kick
and Jaruud counters with a nice uppercut.
Jaruud scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jaruud throws a leg kick but O Carroll sees it coming and moves out of range.
It looked like O Carroll wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jaruud takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Batuhan Jaruud will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Batuhan Jaruud's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A big right from O Carroll misses.
Jaruud steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Jaruud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick from Jaruud misses
letting O Carroll counter with a right hand.
Jaruud with a jab.
Batuhan Jaruud seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jaruud throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck O Carroll on the side of the head.
Jaruud stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
O Carroll is rocked!
Jaruud drops O Carroll with a straight right hand, right on the button! Jaruud follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Batuhan Jaruud!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocket Bob Frankels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Daniel Kennamer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frankels's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dawn....Summer Solstice... . The key to victory for Rocket Bob Frankels has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rocket Bob Frankels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, James Daniel Kennamer!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frankels throws a front kick that sends Kennamer stumbling back into the cage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kennamer.
Frankels thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kennamer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kennamer misses with a takedown
and Frankels counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Frankels misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frankels misses with an uppercut.
Kennamer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Frankels has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kennamer fails with the takedown.
Rocket Bob Frankels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Daniel Kennamer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennamer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kennamer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Frankels is looking for a sweep.
Frankels takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Frankels tries to improve position but can't.
Kennamer creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Frankels sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Frankels is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennamer tries to score with some ground and pound. Frankels controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Frankels tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kennamer advances to mount.
Frankels is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Frankels regains half guard.
Frankels works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kennamer throws an elbow that misses. Frankels uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kennamer's guard. Nice move by Frankels!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frankels throwing strikes from guard but Kennamer blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frankels throwing strikes from guard but Kennamer blocks nicely.
Kennamer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Frankels works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kennamer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Frankels's head.
Kennamer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Frankels controls Kennamer momentarily but Kennamer frees himself.
Kennamer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frankels looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kennamer wants to control from the top but Frankels keeps moving.
Frankels trying to control the position.
Frankels avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frankels trying to keep a closed guard but Kennamer is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rocket Bob Frankels will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Frankels getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Frankels tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kennamer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kennamer shoots in for a takedown but Frankels shows good takedown defense.
Frankels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kennamer.
Kennamer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Frankels defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frankels throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kennamer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kennamer.
Kennamer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kennamer won't allow Frankels to sweep him here.
Kennamer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Frankels looking for a sweep. Not yet Frankels, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennamer throws a strike but Frankels rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Frankels makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frankels not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Frankels trying to control but Kennamer is working from the bottom.
Frankels throws an elbow that misses. Kennamer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Frankels's guard. Nice move by Kennamer!
Kennamer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kennamer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kennamer won't allow Frankels to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frankels has control of Kennamer's left arm, preventing Kennamer from doing any damage.
Kennamer postures up.
Kennamer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Frankels looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kennamer is defending well. Frankels quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kennamer has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Frankels celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rocket Bob Frankels!
Rocket Bob Frankels decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Sachz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malcolm Merlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harry Sachz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Malcolm Merlin's chin.
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Sachz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Malcolm Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sachz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Harry Sachz has been cut.
Merlin lands a nice looking body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Sachz has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Merlin tries to land a front kick but Sachz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Merlin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sachz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sachz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sachz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Merlin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Merlin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Merlin trying to control the position here.
Sachz trying to control but Merlin is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merlin is pulling down on Sachz's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sachz is looking to work some ground and pound but Merlin has wrist control.
Merlin controlling Sachz's posture.
Merlin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Merlin pulls Sachz in close to prevent any damage.
Sachz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sachz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sachz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
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.
Sachz drops back looking for a leg! Merlin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Merlin manages to kick Sachz off! Sachz jumps back into Merlin's guard.
Sachz trying to control but Merlin is working from the bottom.
Merlin wants to get back to his feet but Sachz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sachz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Merlin leaves Sachz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Merlin as Sachz shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Sachz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sachz moves out of range of the body kick.
Sachz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sachz looks to score with a jab to the body but Merlin is just out of range.
Merlin misses with a looping right.
Sachz fails to land the takedown.
Merlin lands a nice shot to the body.
Sachz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Merlin manages to avoid it.
Merlin looks to throw the jab but Sachz is out of range.
Merlin punishes Sachz's body with a nice straight punch.
Sachz lands a jab to the nose.
Sachz takes one on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sachz has a takedown stuffed.
Merlin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Merlin misses with a body kick.
Sachz misses with a body shot.
Sachz shoots in for a takedown but Merlin shows good takedown defense.
Sachz shoots in for a double leg but Merlin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Merlin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sachz attempts a counter takedown but Merlin avoids it well and moves away.
Merlin thows a body kick. Sachz tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sachz misses with a body shot.
Sachz just misses with a punch to the body.
Sachz tries for a takedown but Merlin circles away easily
and Merlin counters with a good low kick that Sachz was not able to check.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Merlin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Sachz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Merlin.
Merlin works Sachz's body with a nice hook.
Sachz throws a big shot that misses.
Sachz shoots in and drives through. Merlin sprawls well.
Sachz tries for a takedown but Merlin circles away easily
and Merlin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sachz slips under a jab from Merlin.
Sachz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Sachz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Merlin throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sachz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Merlin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sachz just misses with a punch to the body.
Sachz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sachz misses the body punch
and Merlin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Merlin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sachz under the eye.
Merlin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Merlin lands a nice looking body shot.
Sachz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Malcolm Merlin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sachz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sachz is looking to wear down Merlin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Merlin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Merlin digs a good hook to Sachz's body.
Merlin throws a nice looking combination but Sachz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merlin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Merlin.
Merlin connects with a single shot there.
Merlin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Merlin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sachz doesn't seem bothered though.
Merlin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Merlin misses with the combination.
Merlin cracks Sachz with an open hand slap.
Sachz looks up at the clock. Bad move! Merlin lands a right hand from hell, dropping Sachz. Merlin pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malcolm Merlin!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Russell Jones 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Paul Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Russell Jones !
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hunt is able to avoid easily.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
A good leg kick by Jones .
Jones throws a wild body kick that Hunt sees coming a mile off.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hunt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones .
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Jones follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt.
Jones takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Hunt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice shot by Hunt.
Hunt slips a straight right by Jones .
Hunt misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones gets caught napping as Hunt dives in and scores a takedown. Jones manages to retain guard.
Hunt passes into half guard.
Hunt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Hunt eventually gives up the hold.
Hunt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Hunt.
Jones has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones .
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones wants to sweep here but Hunt controlling him for the moment.
Hunt works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hunt is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Hunt is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt prevents Jones from improving his position.
Hunt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hunt is working away from the top position though.
Hunt works his way into full mount!
Hunt trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
Hunt working for a guillotine from mount but Jones is in no mood to give up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is just holding on here. Hunt manages to take his back.
Hunt is looking for the choke from the back position but Jones is controlling his hands well.
Jones wants to escape the position.
Hunt is not going to allow Jones to sit and survive in this position.
Jones defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunt is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jones knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jones for a finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hunt scores with a kick to the body.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunt throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
Hunt blocks the body kick.
Jones tries to bum rush Hunt with a series of wild strikes but Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
A big left from Hunt misses.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hunt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a leg kick.
Hunt checks a low kick from Jones .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hunt.
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hunt throws a big counter combination but Jones scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Hunt misses.
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jones misses with a shot to the body
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hunt throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Jones 's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones .
Russell Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body punch from Jones .
Hunt missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hunt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Hunt needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jones !
Hunt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A thudding body kick lands there by Jones !
Hunt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Jones moved away.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Hunt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Hunt throws a lazy body kick
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Hunt saw it coming and moves away.
Hunt tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jones manages to circle out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hunt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jones swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Russell Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Jones .
Nice straight punches there by Hunt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hunt.
Hunt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunt wants to clinch
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hunt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Jones throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Hunt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones .
Jones 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hunt under the eye.
Jones misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones looks to throw the jab but Hunt is out of range.
Hunt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunt misses with a few strikes there.
Jones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones .
Hunt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hunt throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hunt at a distance.
Hunt cracks Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Hunt is out of range.
Jones lands a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Jones 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!
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Hunt drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
Jones looking to slow down the pace here.
Hunt prevents a body shot from Jones .
Jones 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hunt tries to work over Jones 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones .
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jones - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jones has Hunt pushed against the cage.
Jones continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Hunt stalling against the cage.
Jones lands a left hand.
Hunt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Hunt's head.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
Hunt throws a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Hunt.
Jones takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick from Jones .
Jones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hunt is out of range.
Hunt throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hunt thinking.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Hunt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones .
Jones motions for Hunt to come forward. Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a hook
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Hunt.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hunt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hunt avoiding damage.
Hunt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones .
Hunt scores with a shoulder strike.
Hunt has Jones pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Hunt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones stalls.
Hunt looking to slow down the pace here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Russell Jones .
I think Jones 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Jones !
Paul Hunt spoke after the fight, saying 'vittu'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pierre St. Georges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Marley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Georges and James Marley. St. Georges comes into the arena with Jiu Jitsu blaring out of the sound system. Marley comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mo Money Mo Problems kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre St. Georges!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Marley!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Marley misses.
Marley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
St. Georges swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Marley walks into a left hand.
St. Georges closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
St. Georges swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marley.
Marley lands with a short shot to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Marley has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
St. Georges throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
St. Georges gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Marley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St. Georges escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
St. Georges scores with a sloppy right hand. Marley should have avoided that one.
It looks like James Marley has been cut.
Marley misses with an uppercut.
St. Georges wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Marley avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley scores with a hook.
Marley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
St. Georges scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marley doesn't seem bothered though.
James Marley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marley throws a body shot but no joy.
St. Georges swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
St. Georges misses with a straight right.
St. Georges smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
St. Georges looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marley falls off balance throwing a combination
letting St. Georges counter with a right hand.
Marley clinches.
St. Georges working aggressively here.
St. Georges pushes Marley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marley misses with a body punch.
Marley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of St. Georges backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marley lands a hook that snaps the head of St. Georges backwards.
St. Georges throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marley.
Marley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
St. Georges can't find room to land a body shot as Marley controls the action.
St. Georges goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of St. Georgess head.
A body shot lands from St. Georges.
St. Georges cracks Marley with a nice body shot.
Marley looks winded!
Marley tries to pull guard but St. Georges won't allow it.
Pierre St. Georges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Marley.
A short right from St. Georges on the inside.
St. Georges lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marley backwards.
St. Georges lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marley.
Marley prevents a body shot from St. Georges.
Marley takes a shot to the head.
St. Georges presses Marley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley takes a shot to the head.
St. Georges lands a shoulder strike.
St. Georges lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from St. Georges.
St. Georges scores with a nice hook to the head.
St. Georges makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
St. Georges throws a head punch that misses.
Marley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
St. Georges doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
St. Georges lands a left hand.
St. Georges blocking some punches.
St. Georges lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
St. Georges working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St. Georges struggles to land a body shot inside as Marley controls his hands.
St. Georges throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marley prevents a body shot from St. Georges.
St. Georges scores with a shot to the side of Marley's head.
St. Georges tries a body shot but Marley blocks it.
St. Georges lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges pushes Marley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
St. Georges drops Marley onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Marley is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Marley is rocked!
St. Georges is leaning against Marley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for St. Georges.
St. Georges misses with a punch to the body.
St. Georges lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from St. Georges as the two fighters clinch.
St. Georges drops Marley onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Marley is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Marley is still on wobbly legs! Can St. Georges finish him?
St. Georges drops Marley onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Marley is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from St. Georges.
St. Georges tries to throw a body punch but Marley avoids it by throwing St. Georges back against the cage.
St. Georges lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from St. Georges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St. Georges working some nice short punches in the clinch.
St. Georges lands with a short punch from the clinch.
St. Georges misses with a shot to the kidneys.
St. Georges drops Marley onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Marley is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre St. Georges dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Marley's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Marley circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by St. Georges. Marley falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for St. Georges!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pierre St. Georges!
Pierre St. Georges retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Nilan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francis Ysengrin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Nilan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Francis Ysengrin!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ysengrin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nilan.
It looks like Francis Ysengrin has been cut.
Nilan avoids the body shot from Ysengrin.
Chris Nilan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nilan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nilan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nilan throws a body punch but Ysengrin moves out of range.
Nilan lands a nice shot that snaps Ysengrin's head back.
Ysengrin throws a nice inside leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Nilan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nilan throws a hook but Ysengrin blocks it.
A big right from Nilan misses.
Ysengrin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nilan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ysengrin is in Nilan's guard.
Ysengrin is standing up over Nilan. Nilan looks to escape but Ysengrin dives into side control.
My spies in Wolf Training Lair inform me that Ysengrin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ysengrin lands a few punches from side control.
Nilan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilan tries to improve position but can't.
Nilan struggling a bit here.
Ysengrin scores with punches from side control.
Nilan wants to control but Ysengrin postures up.
An elbow from Ysengrin crashes against the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ysengrin controlling the position from side mount.
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.
Ysengrin lands some shots froms side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ysengrin looks up at the clock and then as Nilan takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ysengrin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Nilan is trying to improve his position.
Ysengrin lands an elbow.
Ysengrin controlling the position from side mount.
Ysengrin working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ysengrin taking a breather here.
Nilan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ysengrin cracks Nilan with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Check out the look on Ysengrin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ysengrin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nilan some visible discomfort.
Ysengrin lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ysengrin cracks Nilan with a big elbow.
A control attempt from Nilan but he's now mounted!
Ysengrin landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ysengrin controlling from the full mount.
Ysengrin scoring with strikes but Nilan is staying in there.
Ysengrin lands a nice shot to the head.
Ysengrin with shots to the head and body - Nilan looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ysengrin is landing with some decent strikes but Nilan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nilan is working to get back to half guard.
Ysengrin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ysengrin working Nilan over with strikes here.
Ysengrin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Ysengrin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Francis Ysengrin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nilan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ysengrin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nilan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ysengrin in his tracks.
Nilan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ysengrin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nilan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nilan misses with a looping right.
Nilan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nilan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ysengrin is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nilan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nilan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ysengrin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ysengrin. Ysengrin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nilan. Ysengrin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nilan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ysengrin sizes up Nilan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ysengrin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilan looks to land a left hand but Ysengrin moved out of range nicely.
Ysengrin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nilan misses the shot to the body.
Ysengrin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ysengrin slips under a jab from Nilan.
Ysengrin lands with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nilan. Ysengrin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nilan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chris Nilan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nilan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ysengrin.
Nilan just misses with a punch to the body.
Ysengrin misses with an uppercut
and Nilan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ysengrin throws a lazy right hand but Nilan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nilan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ysengrin was well out of range. Poor timing from Nilan.
Nilan doesn't manage to clinch there - Ysengrin circles away.
Nilan throws a looping overhand right but Ysengrin ducks down to avoid it.
Ysengrin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nilan's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck for Ysengrin with that takedown attempt.
Ysengrin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nilan if he has to take too many more of those.
Nilan misses the body punch
and Ysengrin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nilan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chris Nilan is winning the standup battle so far.
Nilan misses with a jab to the body
and Ysengrin counters with a nice uppercut.
Nilan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nilan throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Ysengrin.
Nilan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nilan throws a lazy right hand but Ysengrin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ysengrin is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nilan clobbers Ysengrin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nilan misses with an uppercut. Ysengrin saw that one coming.
Ysengrin lands a right hook to the body.
Donk. Ysengrin catches Nilan right on the button with a cross.
Ysengrin misses with a hook.
Nilan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nilan misses with a lunging right hand
and Ysengrin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ysengrin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice jab there from Nilan.
Ysengrin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nilan has hold of Ysengrin's hands but Ysengrin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Ysengrin there.
Ysengrin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ysengrin slows the pace down in half guard.
Ysengrin working the head and body with strikes.
Ysengrin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Francis Ysengrin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Francis Ysengrin's cut.
That's time! Nilan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ysengrin misses with a leg kick.
Nilan just misses with a punch to the body.
Nilan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Ysengrin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ysengrin thuds his right hand into Nilan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ysengrin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ysengrin.
Ysengrin scores with a kick to the body.
Ysengrin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nilan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ysengrin defending well as Nilan loads up on a big left hand.
Nilan misses with a hook
and Nilan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nilan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of Ysengrin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ysengrin! But no joy.
Ysengrin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ysengrin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ysengrin defending well as Nilan loads up on a big left hand.
Ysengrin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ysengrin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nilan misses with an uppercut
and Ysengrin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ysengrin misses with the body kick
and Nilan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nilan looks to score with a jab to the body but Ysengrin is just out of range.
Ysengrin ducks under a wild hook from Nilan.
Ysengrin is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nilan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ysengrin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ysengrin lands a left and a right that send Nilan crashing to the mat, dazed. Ysengrin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Nilan is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ysengrin scores with a nice strike.
Oh Nilan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ysengrin closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Nilan! Ysengrin dives in looking to finish! Nilan is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francis Ysengrin!
Francis Ysengrin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jacque Sirven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snake Plisskin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snake Plisskin will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacque Sirven!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Snake Plisskin!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sirven feints and as Plisskin raises his hands in defense, Sirven changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sirven pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Plisskin is keeping the position for now.
Sirven postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sirven wants to control from the top but Plisskin keeps moving.
Plisskin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sirven doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sirven manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sirven with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plisskin keeping moving, preventing Sirven from controlling successfully.
Plisskin trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirven trying to control but Plisskin is working from the bottom.
Plisskin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sirven manages to get himself to full guard.
Sirven is adopting a defensive guard.
Plisskin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Plisskin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sirven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sirven not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Plisskin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sirven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plisskin is stalling in the full guard.
Sirven lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sirven drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Plisskin dives on top into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Plisskin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Plisskin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sirven is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirven working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sirven is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sirven trying to control but Plisskin is working from the bottom.
Plisskin is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Sirven rolls with it to try and escape but Plisskin cranks on the arm and Sirven is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Snake Plisskin!
Snake Plisskin is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Snake Plisskin 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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