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FFA 2: The Second Coming PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonidas Theodoros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Knockout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonny Knockout will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leonidas Theodoros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonny Knockout!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Theodoros is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knockout swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sloppy strikes from Knockout. Those never looked like landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Knockout blocks the leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Knockout there.
The fighters circling - Knockout throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Theodoros lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Knockout pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knockout connects with a high kick.
Knockout tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Theodoros paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knockout throws a right and a left that Theodoros avoids nicely.
Theodoros ducks under a wild hook from Knockout.
Theodoros takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Theodoros tries to bum rush Knockout with a series of wild strikes but Knockout uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Knockout looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Theodoros looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Knockout.
Knockout scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Theodoros throws a series of punches but Knockout avoids them all with ease.
Knockout scores with a jab to the body.
Theodoros blocks a jab.
Knockout stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Theodoros.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knockout.
Jonny Knockout seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knockout throws a right and a left that both miss.
Knockout pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Theodoros seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Theodoros shoots for a takedown but Knockout saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Knockout fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knockout ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Knockout misses with a few strikes there.
Theodoros misses with a takedown attempt
and Knockout counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Theodoros takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knockout fails to land with a series of punches.
Theodoros checks the leg kick.
Knockout catches Theodoros with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Theodoros is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knockout let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Theodoros shoots for a double leg takedown but Knockout sprawls well. He's pushed Theodoros's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonidas Theodoros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knockout is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Theodoros.
Knockout fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Theodoros manages to avoid it.
Theodoros throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knockout's waist but Knockout gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Theodoros off to one side.
It seemed like Knockout was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knockout misses with a straight left.
Knockout lands a body shot.
Theodoros takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Theodoros uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knockout.
Jonny Knockout is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knockout falls off balance throwing a combination
and Theodoros counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knockout lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Knockout.
Theodoros bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Theodoros is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Knockout.
Theodoros tries for a takedown but Knockout circles away easily
and Knockout counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Theodoros misses.
Theodoros shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Knockout throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Knockout lands with a nice body punch.
Theodoros loads up on a big right hand but Knockout slips the punch.
Knockout lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Theodoros circles away quickly and effectively.
Theodoros wants to clinch up but Knockout keeps it at a distance.
Knockout is looking for the big counter here.
Knockout misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theodoros takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knockout cracks a nice hook into Theodoros's ribs.
Knockout looks to land a combination but Theodoros avoids it well.
Knockout cracks Theodoros with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Theodoros takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knockout misses with a wild body shot.
Theodoros tries to clinch
and Knockout connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Theodoros takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Knockout clinches with his opponent.
Theodoros blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Knockout.
Theodoros breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Theodoros gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Knockout to counter with a crisp jab.
Theodoros throws the kick towards the body but Knockout avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Knockout dominated that round.
That's time! Theodoros's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Theodoros throws a body punch but Knockout moves out of range.
Knockout's jab looks to have found its range, popping Theodoros under the eye.
Knockout misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Knockout. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Knockout cracks the inside of Theodoros's front leg.
No luck for Theodoros with that takedown attempt.
Knockout throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Theodoros tries to clinch there but Knockout circles away.
Knockout misses with a hook.
Theodoros looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Knockout is fending him off so far but Theodoros persists. Nope, Knockout circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theodoros takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Theodoros checks a leg kick.
Knockout fails in his attempt to clinch.
Theodoros shoots in for a double leg but Knockout sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonidas Theodoros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knockout digs a good hook to Theodoros's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theodoros closes the distance and clinches.
Knockout blocks an elbow strike from Theodoros.
Knockout is leaning against Theodoros and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Knockout scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knockout has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Theodoros jumps guard but Knockout turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The referee calls for Knockout to work.
Knockout is trying to break the clinch but Theodoros is controlling him.
Theodoros prevents a body shot from Knockout.
Theodoros jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Knockout walks away with a smile on his face. Theodoros gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Theodoros throws a head kick that misses.
Knockout tries to score with a low kick but Theodoros moves his leg out of the way.
Theodoros is looking to counter with head kicks.
Knockout moves into range and connects with a jab.
Knockout misses with a wild body shot.
Leonidas Theodoros is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters circling a little - Theodoros finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knockout thuds his right hand into Theodoros's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Theodoros tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Theodoros misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Theodoros showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knockout.
Knockout stuns Theodoros with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Theodoros scores with a kick to the body.
Theodoros shoots and misses
enabling Knockout to counter with a crisp jab.
Theodoros is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knockout sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Knockout waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Theodoros.
As Knockout tries to get set, Theodoros tries to push him back and clinch up but Knockout manages to avoid the attempt.
Theodoros takes a jab right on the kisser.
Knockout throws a one two combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theodoros shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Theodoros looking to sit in guard and control but Knockout gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Knockout wants to control from the top but Theodoros keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Knockout stays in close to Theodoros's body and controls the position.
Theodoros is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Theodoros wants to stand and escape but Knockout is having none of it.
Knockout postures up in Theodoros's guard and throws a big left but Theodoros blocks it.
Knockout lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knockout trying to control the position from guard on top but Theodoros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knockout is in close to Theodoros's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Knockout working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Knockout with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knockout working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Knockout lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Knockout missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knockout being controlled here momentarily.
Theodoros keeping moving, preventing Knockout from controlling successfully.
Theodoros looking for a sweep. Not yet Theodoros, not yet.
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.
Jonny Knockout showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Theodoros looks to land a left hand but Knockout moved out of range nicely.
Theodoros misses with a hook.
Knockout throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knockout misses with a double jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Theodoros looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knockout misses with a low kick.
A nice combination there by Knockout.
Theodoros looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knockout tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Theodoros shoots in for a takedown but Knockout shows good takedown defense.
Theodoros darts in looking for a takedown but Knockout gets double underhooks and turns Theodoros into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonidas Theodoros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knockout avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Theodoros fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knockout digs a good body shot into Theodoros's ribs.
Knockout misses with a kick to the body.
Knockout throws a leg kick which misses Theodoros's front leg but catches the back leg as Theodoros tries to avoid it.
Knockout will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knockout displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Theodoros.
No joy there for Knockout, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knockout lands a body shot.
Knockout throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Theodoros.
Knockout misses with a hook.
Theodoros misses with a hook. Knockout ducked under it nicely.
Theodoros doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Knockout counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knockout throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Theodoros closes the distance and clinches up with Knockout, looking for a takedown. Theodoros pushes Knockout against the cage but Knockout circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Theodoros tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knockout manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Knockout smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Theodoros closes the distance looking to clinch
and Knockout counters with a nice uppercut.
Theodoros blocks a head kick by Knockout.
Theodoros checks the leg kick.
Knockout scores with a hook.
Knockout throws a right hand that Theodoros ducks under and follows up with a left that Theodoros also avoids with ease.
Knockout moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knockout has had enough of the clinch but Theodoros keeps him there for the moment.
Theodoros fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Theodoros is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Knockout pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Knockout is trying to push Theodoros away but Theodoros has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Knockout stops a takedown attempt from Theodoros.
Knockout gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Theodoros.
Theodoros looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Knockout goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Knockout scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knockout lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Knockout scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knockout is pressed up against the cage. Theodoros has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Knockout down to the mat. Knockout avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Knockout circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Knockout on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knockout ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Theodoros moves away.
Jonny Knockout is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knockout fails with an attempt to clinch.
Theodoros wants to clinch up but Knockout keeps it at a distance.
Theodoros takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Theodoros tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knockout swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knockout is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Theodoros with a body shot.
Knockout lands with a nice body punch.
Knockout misses with the combination.
Knockout moves out of range as Theodoros strikes.
Theodoros misses with a takedown attempt
and Knockout counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knockout keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Theodoros uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knockout.
Leonidas Theodoros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knockout pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knockout lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Knockout comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Knockout 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Knockout!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Farmahini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kees Adrianus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeremy Farmahini had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Jeremy Farmahini 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeremy Farmahini!
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, Kees Adrianus!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farmahini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Farmahini on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Farmahini scores with a head kick. Adrianus tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Farmahini takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Farmahini gets tackled into the cage by Adrianus. Adrianus maintains the clinch.
Adrianus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Farmahini smiles and moves away.
Adrianus throws a head kick but Farmahini moves out of range.
Adrianus clinches.
Adrianus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adrianus closes the distance and clinches up with Farmahini, looking for a takedown. Adrianus pushes Farmahini against the cage but Farmahini circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Farmahini swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Farmahini swinging wildly here.
Farmahini tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Adrianus defends well and Farmahini ends up having to push Adrianus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Adrianus misses.
Jeremy Farmahini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farmahini throws a head kick but Adrianus moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farmahini leaves Adrianus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jeremy Farmahini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kees Adrianus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farmahini shoots in and drives through. Adrianus sprawls well.
Adrianus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Adrianus tries for a takedown but Farmahini sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Farmahini was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Farmahini misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adrianus pushes Farmahini up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Adrianus takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Farmahini tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Adrianus wants to take the fight to the mat but Farmahini manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Adrianus tries to pull guard but Farmahini won't allow it.
Adrianus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Adrianus tries to pull guard but Farmahini forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Adrianus is pushing Farmahini up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adrianus fails to pull guard.
Adrianus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Farmahini scores with a hook.
Farmahini tries for a takedown but Adrianus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Farmahini shoots in and drives through. Adrianus sprawls well.
Farmahini tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adrianus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Farmahini just misses with a punch to the body.
Adrianus tries to counter by closing the distance.
Adrianus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Farmahini throws a hook to the side of Adrianus's head but Adrianus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Farmahini throws a jab but it's blocked by Adrianus.
Farmahini sets himself, and Adrianus steps forward looking for the clinch! Farmahini avoids it this time.
Farmahini fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adrianus rushes Farmahini and presses him up against the cage.
Adrianus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Farmahini smiles and moves away.
Farmahini on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Farmahini missing with a left hand there. Adrianus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Farmahini throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adrianus.
Adrianus feints the counter takedown.
Farmahini avoids the body shot from Adrianus.
Farmahini was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Adrianus ducks under a wild hook from Farmahini.
Adrianus pushes Farmahini up against the cage in a clinch.
Farmahini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adrianus rushes Farmahini and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Farmahini misses with the head strike.
Adrianus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Farmahini fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farmahini fails with a takedown attempt.
Farmahini looks to land a right hand but Adrianus moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Adrianus misses the target.
Adrianus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Farmahini circles away.
Adrianus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Farmahini throws a nice looking combination but Adrianus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adrianus shoots for a takedown but Farmahini saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Adrianus moves into the clinch successfully.
Adrianus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Farmahini smiles and moves away.
Farmahini tries to sprawl but Adrianus drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Farmahini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kees Adrianus will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Adrianus shoots for a takedown but Farmahini saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Adrianus slips a jab and a cross from Farmahini.
The fighters circling - Farmahini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adrianus looks for a takedown but Farmahini sprawls well.
Farmahini looks for a takedown but Adrianus sprawls well.
Farmahini missing with a left hand there. Adrianus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Farmahini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adrianus has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adrianus effectively controlling the action here.
Adrianus tries to land a knee to the head but Farmahini blocks with his arms.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Farmahini takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adrianus has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Farmahini uses from the top position.
Adrianus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Farmahini defends well.
Farmahini stands and throws Adrianus's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Adrianus struggling a bit here.
Farmahini decides to stand back up.
Adrianus checks a leg kick.
Adrianus tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Adrianus darts in looking for a takedown but Farmahini gets double underhooks and turns Adrianus into the cage.
Jeremy Farmahini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kees Adrianus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adrianus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Farmahini misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Adrianus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Farmahini sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adrianus somewhat.
Jeremy Farmahini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adrianus closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Farmahini to the mat! Farmahini manages to get full guard.
Adrianus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Farmahini. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Adrianus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Farmahini is keeping the position for now.
Adrianus stopping the sweep attempt from Farmahini.
Adrianus wants to control from the top but Farmahini keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farmahini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Farmahini keeping full guard, as Adrianus tries to pass.
Farmahini wants to get back to his feet but Adrianus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Farmahini might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Farmahini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Adrianus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Adrianus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Farmahini is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farmahini wants to control from the top but Adrianus keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Farmahini wants to get up but he can't break Adrianus's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Adrianus is adopting a defensive guard.
Farmahini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adrianus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farmahini wants to stand but Adrianus has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farmahini stands up and waves to Adrianus to follow him.
A jab from Farmahini misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Farmahini dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Adrianus misses with a takedown attempt - Farmahini sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Adrianus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Farmahini shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Adrianus defends it nicely.
Adrianus misses with a takedown attempt
and Farmahini counters with a series of strikes. Adrianus will be more careful next time no doubt.
Farmahini is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Adrianus goes for a double leg but Farmahini avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Farmahini continues to drive forward.
An attempted straight right counter from Farmahini misses the target.
Jeremy Farmahini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kees Adrianus.
Adrianus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adrianus scores with a head kick. Farmahini tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Farmahini lands a jab-cross combination.
A head kick from Adrianus lands but Farmahini takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farmahini shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Adrianus as he avoids it easily.
Farmahini looks for a takedown but Adrianus sprawls well.
Jeremy Farmahini is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Adrianus takes the fight into the clinch.
Adrianus is struggling to control the position.
Adrianus misses with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Farmahini's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kees Adrianus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Adrianus taking a breather.
Adrianus is stalling here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adrianus breaks the clinch.
Farmahini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Farmahini tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Adrianus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Farmahini as Adrianus shoots in.
Adrianus closes the distance and clinches up with Farmahini, looking for a takedown. Adrianus pushes Farmahini against the cage but Farmahini circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Adrianus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adrianus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Farmahini stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Adrianus.
A jab from Farmahini misses.
No luck for Farmahini with that takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Adrianus misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farmahini shoots and misses
and Adrianus counters by clinching up.
Adrianus is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Farmahini gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Farmahini wants to break free but Adrianus has control.
Adrianus is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Farmahini to keep the fight standing.
Adrianus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Farmahini is looking to break free of the clinch but Adrianus has double underhooks.
Adrianus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adrianus avoids the head kick by Farmahini.
Farmahini swings for the body but Adrianus moves out of range.
Nice cross by Farmahini.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adrianus moves into the clinch successfully.
The referee is keeping an eye on Adrianus - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Adrianus tries to pull guard but Farmahini forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Adrianus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Farmahini gets caught napping as Adrianus dives in and scores a takedown. Farmahini manages to retain guard.
Adrianus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Farmahini is trying to keep Adrianus in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kees Adrianus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Adrianus 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jeremy Farmahini!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jake Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lory McNicoles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Smith could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lory McNicoles's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lory McNicoles!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNicoles misses with a right hand
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at Rain's that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McNicoles.
Smith punishes McNicoles's body with a nice straight punch.
McNicoles throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith counters with a crisp right hand that drops McNicoles! Smith lets McNicoles back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
McNicoles is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McNicoles swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith rattles McNicoles with a well-timed uppercut counter. - McNicoles tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Smith dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving McNicoles stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jake Smith!
An out of breath Jake Smith thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Lory McNicoles was interviewed post fight and said 'i dont want to take this fight cuz im lack of training i just take it because i dont want this org to hate me,.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Trent Waves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Edmond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Edmond has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trent Waves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Edmond!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edmond throws a sloppy head kick and Waves moves out of range easily.
Waves throws a right hand that Edmond ducks under and follows up with a left that Edmond also avoids with ease.
Edmond looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Edmond shoots in for a takedown but Waves shows good takedown defense.
Waves instigates a clinch.
Edmond fails to pull guard.
Waves holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Waves working hard to break the clinch.
Waves presses Edmond against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmond prevents a body shot from Waves.
Waves pushes Edmond back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Waves scores with a shoulder strike.
Waves tries to circle away but Edmond has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waves dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Edmond is trying to pull guard but Waves turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Trent Waves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Edmond.
Waves lands a body punch in the clinch.
Waves tries to break the clinch but Edmond is controlling the position.
Waves holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Good body shot from Waves.
Waves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Waves closes the distance and clinches.
Edmond is trying to push Waves away but Waves has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Waves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Waves looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Waves tries to sprawl but Edmond drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Waves has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Edmond is on him like a limpet, forcing Waves back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Waves lands a body punch in the clinch.
Edmond can't find room to land a body shot as Waves controls the action.
Edmond jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Waves walks away with a smile on his face. Edmond gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Daniel Edmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edmond has closed the distance and engaged Waves in a clinch.
Waves lands an uppercut.
Edmond using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Waves has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Waves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Edmond wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Edmond jumps guard but Waves stands there with Edmond around his waist. Edmond gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Edmond tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Waves.
Edmond tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Waves just stands there and leans against the cage.
Waves looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Edmond can't break the clinch.
Edmond has Waves pressed against the cage, preventing Waves from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Edmond tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Waves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Waves pushes Edmond back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Waves effectively controlling the action here.
A hook to the body from Waves.
Edmond tries to pull guard but Waves won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Edmond being controlled against the cage.
Waves stalls.
Edmond tries to pull guard but Waves forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Edmond.
Waves pressing his opponent against the cage.
Waves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Waves dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Edmond throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Edmond throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Waves darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A head kick misses from Edmond.
Waves moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Edmond is rocked!
Waves lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Edmond - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Waves!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Trent Waves!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larus Sturlusson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jonas Ribeiro has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jonas Ribeiro seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonas Ribeiro!
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, Larus Sturlusson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sturlusson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ribeiro moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Sturlusson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sturlusson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ribeiro has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sturlusson uses from the top position.
Ribeiro is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sturlusson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ribeiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sturlusson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sturlusson is looking to work some ground and pound but Ribeiro has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturlusson trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Sturlusson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ribeiro has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Sturlusson doesn't defend quickly enough and Ribeiro has managed to lock this one up! Can Sturlusson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Ribeiro on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jonas Ribeiro!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Ellesworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Billy Khan was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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215 lbs
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201 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Ellesworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Khan!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ellesworth doesn't seem bothered though.
Ellesworth avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ellesworth instigates a clinch.
Khan throws a punch but it's blocked by Ellesworth.
Khan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Khan working aggressively here.
Ellesworth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ellesworth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ellesworth throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Khan misses with a straight right.
Khan lands with an overhand left.
Khan clobbers Ellesworth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Khan throws out a loose jab but Ellesworth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khan clobbers Ellesworth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ellesworth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ellesworth half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ellesworth tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan throws a one two combo.
Khan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Khan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Khan misses with an uppercut.
Khan misses with a hook
and Ellesworth counters with an inside leg kick.
Khan misses with an uppercut. Ellesworth saw that one coming.
Khan clobbers Ellesworth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ellesworth tries to clinch up.
Khan drops Ellesworth with a beautiful combination! Ellesworth stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Khan is looking for the KO!
Ellesworth is rocked!
It looks like James Ellesworth has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ellesworth.
Oh Ellesworth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Billy Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ellesworth throws a big shot that misses.
Ellesworth misses the shot to the body.
Ellesworth seems to have got his legs back now.
Khan scores with a hook.
Ellesworth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Khan is able to avoid easily.
Khan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sloppy strikes from Khan. Those never looked like landing.
Ellesworth seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Khan shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Ellesworth is backing up but Khan catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Ellesworth covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Khan Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Khan!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mark Julyfeather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haris Mekovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haris Mekovic has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mark Julyfeather's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Julyfeather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Haris Mekovic!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Julyfeather tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mekovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Julyfeather.
Julyfeather misses with a looping left.
Mekovic wants to counter with a clinch but Julyfeather pushes him away.
Julyfeather is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mekovic.
Mekovic steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Julyfeather.
Mark Julyfeather seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mekovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Julyfeather connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mekovic's hands.
Julyfeather throws a series of punches but Mekovic avoids them all with ease.
Julyfeather displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Haris Mekovic has been cut.
Julyfeather scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mekovic lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mekovic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Julyfeather needs to keep his hands up - Mekovic had a free shot at his head there.
Julyfeather misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mekovic tries to counter with a clinch but Julyfeather shakes him off and moves away.
Julyfeather doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Julyfeather misses with a two punch combination.
Mekovic tries to counter by closing the distance.
Julyfeather throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mekovic lands a jab to Julyfeather's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Julyfeather blocks a jab.
Julyfeather thows a left - swing and a miss!
Julyfeather digs a good hook to Mekovic's body.
Julyfeather takes a jab right on the kisser.
Julyfeather changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Julyfeather staying out of range there.
Julyfeather walks into a jab.
Julyfeather lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mekovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Julyfeather misses with a combination
and Mekovic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Julyfeather fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Julyfeather sets himself, and Mekovic steps forward looking for the clinch! Julyfeather avoids it this time.
Mekovic drops Julyfeather with a big left hand! Julyfeather is injured, injured bad! Mekovic jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haris Mekovic!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Koslov Kovalenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miroslaw Jacek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miroslaw Jacek has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Koslov Kovalenko'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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Koslov Kovalenko!
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, Miroslaw Jacek!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacek shoots in and drives through. Kovalenko sprawls well.
Kovalenko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kovalenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Kovalenko dives in and scores a takedown into Jacek's guard.
Kovalenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jacek wants to stand but Kovalenko is controlling the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jacek holds on and takes a little breather.
Jacek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kovalenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kovalenko could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kovalenko slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Jacek.
Kovalenko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jacek is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalenko throws a strike but Jacek avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kovalenko trying to control but Jacek is working from the bottom.
Kovalenko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kovalenko trying to control but Jacek is working from the bottom.
Jacek has control of Kovalenko's left arm, preventing Kovalenko from doing any damage.
Jacek is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kovalenko defends well.
Kovalenko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jacek looking for a guillotine here but Kovalenko defends easily.
Jacek is looking for a triangle but Kovalenko pushes his legs off easily.
Jacek working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko looking to sit in guard and control but Jacek gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jacek controlling from the top position.
Kovalenko keeping moving, preventing Jacek from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kovalenko keeping moving, preventing Jacek from controlling successfully.
Kovalenko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jacek manages to get himself to full guard.
Kovalenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacek escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kovalenko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kovalenko wants to control from the top but Jacek keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kovalenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jacek is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kovalenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kovalenko trying to control but Jacek is working from the bottom.
Kovalenko throwing strikes but missing.
Kovalenko landing with the ground and pound.
Jacek wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kovalenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kovalenko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jacek's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koslov Kovalenko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jacek clinches with his opponent.
Kovalenko prevents the takedown attempt.
Jacek drags the fight down to the ground.
Jacek looking for a sweep. Not yet Jacek, not yet.
Kovalenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kovalenko postures up in Jacek's guard and throws a big left but Jacek blocks it.
Kovalenko stays in close to Jacek's body and controls the position.
Kovalenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalenko postures up in Jacek's guard and throws a big left but Jacek blocks it.
Kovalenko is working Jacek over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kovalenko wants to control from the top but Jacek keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalenko content to stall in guard here.
Jacek trying to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jacek can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jacek is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kovalenko is aware though and is defending well.
Jacek looking to control but Kovalenko passes into half guard.
Kovalenko is nestled in close to Jacek, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kovalenko looks to land a strike but Jacek avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kovalenko postures up and lands a big shot to Jacek's brow.
Jacek looking to control.
Kovalenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kovalenko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jacek's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kovalenko pushing down on Jacek's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kovalenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jacek defending well though.
Kovalenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kovalenko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kovalenko trying to control from Jacek's half guard. Jacek has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Koslov Kovalenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jacek working a defensive guard here.
Kovalenko wants to control from the top but Jacek keeps moving.
Kovalenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacek looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kovalenko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jacek's head.
Kovalenko throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kovalenko cracks Jacek with a solid left hand.
Kovalenko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kovalenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kovalenko lands a couple of elbows.
Kovalenko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kovalenko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kovalenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Kovalenko trying to control but Jacek is working from the bottom.
Jacek wants to sweep here but Kovalenko controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Jacek has wrist control.
Kovalenko landing some decent shots from guard.
Kovalenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jacek can do to turn this around?
Kovalenko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jacek looking for a guillotine here but Kovalenko defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jacek working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kovalenko has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koslov Kovalenko dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jacek takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kovalenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jacek circles away.
Jacek shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kovalenko as he jumps to the side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kovalenko or perhaps it was just good defense by Jacek, which made it look bad.
Jacek is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jacek drives through and clinches with Kovalenko against the cage.
Jacek holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Jacek.
Jacek tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kovalenko just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kovalenko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jacek fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koslov Kovalenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kovalenko misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacek shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kovalenko as he jumps to the side.
Kovalenko looks for a takedown but Jacek sprawls well.
Jacek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kovalenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jacek.
Jacek jumps guard but Kovalenko stands there with Jacek around his waist. Jacek gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kovalenko has a couple of punches blocked by Jacek.
Jacek looking for a takedown.
Kovalenko has a couple of punches blocked by Jacek.
Jacek is trying to pull guard but Kovalenko has him pressed against the cage.
Jacek tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kovalenko smiles and moves away.
Kovalenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko has closed the distance and engaged Jacek in a clinch.
Kovalenko working aggressively here.
Kovalenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jacek has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kovalenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kovalenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jacek misses with an elbow strike.
Kovalenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jacek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kovalenko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jacek.
Kovalenko misses with a hook.
Jacek tries to clinch there but Kovalenko circles away.
Kovalenko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacek breaks the clinch.
Kovalenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacek wants to clinch.
Jacek moves into range and clinches up with Kovalenko.
A head punch on the inside from Kovalenko fails to land.
Jacek drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kovalenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jacek blocks an uppercut.
Kovalenko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jacek gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jacek jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kovalenko walks away with a smile on his face. Jacek gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kovalenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jacek.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jacek. Kovalenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kovalenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Jacek.
Kovalenko is looking to clinch but Jacek is avoiding it.
Kovalenko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jacek tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kovalenko is in Jacek's guard.
Jacek manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovalenko.
Jacek goes for a takedown attempt but Kovalenko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jacek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kovalenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jacek.
Kovalenko shoots for a double leg takedown but Jacek sprawls well. He's pushed Kovalenko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kovalenko fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jacek to the ground. Kovalenko is now in Jacek's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jacek is looking to stand up but Kovalenko isn't so interested in that idea.
Miroslaw Jacek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koslov Kovalenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kovalenko is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koslov Kovalenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kovalenko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koslov Kovalenko!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hiroshi Ekaku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reinaldo Sousa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sousa is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by CabraMacho. Hiroshi Ekaku had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroshi Ekaku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Reinaldo Sousa!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekaku takes a swing at Sousa's ribcage but misses.
Sousa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sousa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sousa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sousa.
Sousa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sousa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ekaku has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ekaku and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ekaku dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ekaku throws a hook but Sousa avoids it easily.
Ekaku lands a left and a right that send Sousa crashing to the mat, dazed. Ekaku thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Sousa is rocked!
It looks like Reinaldo Sousa has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sousa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sousa is still on wobbly legs! Can Ekaku finish him?
Good exchange - Ekaku coming out on top.
We've been informed that Sousa has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A jab from Ekaku does it's job there.
Sousa lands with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hiroshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Ekaku misses.
Sousa seems to have recovered his senses.
Sousa staying out of range there.
Sousa tried to score with a low kick but Ekaku checks it.
Ekaku keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sousa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ekaku swings for the body but Sousa moves out of range.
Sousa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sousa misses with a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Sousa.
Ekaku looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sousa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ekaku.
Sousa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ekaku.
Sousa throws a push kick but Ekaku slaps the foot to one side.
Sousa staying out of range there.
Ekaku uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku misses with a body shot.
And Sousa responds with a good body kick, but Ekaku manages to step out the way in time.
Sousa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sousa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sousa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ekaku checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A low kick from Sousa is predictable there
and Ekaku counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku cracks a nice hook into Sousa's ribs.
Sousa ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Sousa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ekaku connects with a nice looking jab.
Sousa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekaku.
Sousa defending well as Ekaku loads up on a big left hand.
Decent striking displayed by Ekaku there.
Sousa misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku missing with a left hand there. Sousa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ekaku throws a right and a left that Sousa avoids nicely.
Sousa is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Ekaku cracks Sousa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ekaku misses with a hook
and Sousa counters with a nice body shot.
Ekaku defending well as Sousa loads up on a big left hand.
Ekaku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekaku slips a jab from Sousa.
Ekaku swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ekaku misses with a hook.
Ekaku missing with a left hand there. Sousa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sousa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sousa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ekaku lands a jab to the nose.
Ekaku misses with a wild combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Ekaku checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Ekaku coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sousa moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekaku misses with a hook.
A leg kick checked by Ekaku.
Ekaku has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sousa.
Ekaku wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ekaku throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekaku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sousa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sousa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ekaku avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sousa misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Ekaku. Those never looked like landing.
Ekaku just misses with a punch to the body.
And Sousa responds with a good body kick, but Ekaku manages to step out the way in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshi Ekaku dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reinaldo Sousa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ekaku misses with a body shot.
Ekaku misses with a hook
and Sousa counters with a stiff right hand.
Sousa keeps Ekaku at a distance using the push kick.
Ekaku misses with a straight left.
Sousa moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekaku throws a right hand that Sousa ducks under and follows up with a left that Sousa also avoids with ease.
Ekaku instigates a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Ekaku.
Ekaku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sousa can do to turn this around?
Ekaku lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ekaku lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ekaku lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sousa backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sousa backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Ekaku.
A short uppercut from Ekaku.
Ekaku lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ekaku creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Ekaku scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ekaku scores with a shoulder strike.
Ekaku softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hiroshi Ekaku has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ekaku lands a big right hand that drops Sousa! The killer instinct kicks in and Ekaku finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Ekaku!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiroshi Ekaku!
Our winner, Hiroshi Ekaku, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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