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LFC 18 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Elliott Alderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Draganov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Draganov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ruelle - Game of Survival. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Elliott Alderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivan Draganov!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Draganov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Draganov checks a leg kick.
Alderson throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as Draganov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alderson doesn't seem phased though.
Alderson throws a leg kick but Draganov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Alderson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Draganov swings for the body but Alderson moves out of range.
Alderson tried to counter with a leg kick but Draganov avoided it.
Alderson missing with a left hand there. Draganov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alderson throws an off balance right hand
and Draganov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Draganov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good shot there by Draganov.
Alderson swings widly with a right hand
and Draganov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alderson tries to land a leg kick but Draganov saw it coming and moves away.
Alderson sizes up Draganov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crunch! Alderson slams his shin into Draganov's torso.
Alderson ducks under a wild hook from Draganov.
Draganov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draganov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Draganov moves into range and clinches up with Alderson.
Draganov blocking some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Draganov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Draganov misses with some punches.
Alderson is pushing Draganov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Draganov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alderson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Draganov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alderson is trying to break the clinch but Draganov has him pressed against the cage.
Draganov taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alderson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Alderson misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Draganov.
Nice body punch from Draganov - that landed with a thud.
Alderson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Draganov lands a body punch.
Alderson tries a body shot but Draganov blocks it.
Draganov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Draganov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Draganov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Draganov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Draganov has a couple of punches blocked by Alderson.
Draganov misses with a punch on the inside.
Alderson is looking to break free of the clinch but Draganov has double underhooks.
Alderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alderson misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alderson tries to keep at a distance but Draganov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Draganov can't find room to land a body shot as Alderson controls the action.
Alderson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Draganov is keeping busy.
A nice left hand lands by Draganov.
Alderson taking a breather.
Draganov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Draganov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alderson.
Draganov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Draganov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alderson can't break the clinch.
Draganov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Draganov lands a nice uppercut.
Draganov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alderson backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Draganov tries to throw a body punch but Alderson avoids it by throwing Draganov back against the cage.
Draganov lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Draganov.
A nice left hand lands by Draganov.
Alderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Draganov controls his hands.
Alderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alderson looks for the body kick but Draganov saw that one coming.
Draganov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alderson counters with an outside leg kick.
Draganov forces Alderson back against the cage and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Draganov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Draganov working aggressively here.
Draganov blocks an uppercut.
Draganov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Draganov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Draganov lands a shoulder strike.
Draganov scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Draganov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Draganov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A punch combination from Alderson misses.
Draganov moves out of range of the leg kick from Alderson.
Draganov with a hook.
Alderson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Draganov counters with a nice uppercut.
Draganov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alderson.
Draganov ducks under a wild hook from Alderson.
Alderson gets tackled into the cage by Draganov. Draganov maintains the clinch.
Alderson prevents a body shot from Draganov.
Alderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alderson.
Alderson takes a shot to the head.
Draganov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Draganov.
Draganov presses Alderson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Draganov blocking some punches.
Draganov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Draganov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alderson or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alderson misses with a body punch.
Draganov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Draganov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Draganov lands a hook that snaps the head of Alderson backwards.
Draganov lands a nice uppercut.
Alderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alderson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Draganov is keeping busy.
Ivan Draganov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Draganov lands a body punch.
Alderson is trying to break free.
Draganov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alderson has a couple of punches blocked by Draganov.
Alderson gets through Draganov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Draganov.
Draganov misses with a body punch.
Draganov working aggressively here.
Draganov prevents Alderson from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Draganov as the two fighters clinch.
Draganov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Draganov lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Draganov lands a nice uppercut.
Alderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Draganov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Draganov throws a head punch that misses.
Draganov digs a right hand into Alderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alderson's gas tank.
A short right from Draganov on the inside.
Draganov stalling in the clinch.
Draganov blocks a body shot from Alderson.
Alderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Draganov lands a shoulder strike.
Alderson looking to stall.
Draganov lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draganov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alderson's efforts to push away.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Draganov.
Alderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Draganov has him pressed against the cage.
Draganov lands a left hand.
Draganov lands an uppercut.
Draganov can't find room to land a body shot as Alderson controls the action.
Draganov lands a right hand.
Draganov lands a shot to the body.
Draganov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Draganov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Draganov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Draganov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Draganov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Draganov tries a body shot but Alderson blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draganov tries a body shot but Alderson blocks it.
Nice body punch from Draganov - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Draganov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Draganov stalling.
Draganov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alderson has a couple of punches blocked by Draganov.
Draganov lands a nice shot to the body.
Draganov tries to throw a body punch but Alderson avoids it by throwing Draganov back against the cage.
Draganov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alderson wants to stall.
Alderson trying to control the position but instead, Draganov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alderson into the cage.
Alderson takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Draganov.
Draganov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Draganov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Alderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Draganov lands a head shot.
Draganov walks into a left hand.
Ivan Draganov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Draganov closes the distance and pushes Alderson back into the cage.
Alderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alderson trying to stall but Draganov improves his position.
Draganov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Draganov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alderson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short uppercut from Draganov.
Draganov misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draganov throws a punch but it's blocked by Alderson.
Still in the clinch, Draganov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Draganov is working Alderson over against the cage.
A short right from Draganov on the inside.
Alderson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Alderson misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draganov blocks an uppercut.
Draganov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Draganov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aldersons head.
Nice body punch from Draganov - that landed with a thud.
Draganov leaning against his opponent.
Draganov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Alderson up against the cage.
Draganov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alderson backwards.
Draganov misses with a punch to the body.
Alderson working hard to break the clinch.
Draganov blocking some punches.
Draganov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Draganov misses with some punches.
Draganov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Alderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Draganov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alderson breaks from the clinch.
Draganov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Draganov rushes Alderson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alderson blocks a body shot from Draganov.
Draganov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Alderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alderson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Draganov lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Draganov lands an uppercut.
Draganov struggles to land a body shot inside as Alderson controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Draganov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ivan Draganov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draganov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alderson backwards.
Alderson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Draganov has a couple of punches blocked by Alderson.
Alderson is trying to push Draganov away but Draganov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Draganov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Draganov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Alderson is trying to break free.
Draganov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Alderson tries to stall but Draganov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alderson looking to slow down the pace here.
Maybe Alderson would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Draganov tries a body shot but Alderson blocks it.
Alderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Elliott Alderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Draganov is pushing Alderson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Alderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Alderson fails to land.
Draganov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Draganov prevents a body shot from Alderson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Draganov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Draganov 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Draganov!
Ivan Draganov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Okolo Nanou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Dimitrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dimitrov has chosen Drake - Energy as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Okolo Nanou has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Okolo Nanou 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Okolo Nanou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Dimitrov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nanou on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dimitrov connects with a right hand. Nanou shakes it off.
Dimitrov cracks a nice hook into Nanou's ribs.
Dimitrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nanou.
Nanou tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dimitrov unleashes a big counter combination but Nanou bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nanou tries to move into range but Dimitrov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dimitrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dimitrov stuns Nanou with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dimitrov connects with a body shot.
Nanou throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dimitrov stuns Nanou with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dimitrov fails to land with a series of punches.
Nanou appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dimitrov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dimitrov lands with a nice body punch.
Nanou fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dimitrov is out of range.
Dimitrov works Nanou's body with a nice hook.
Nanou is breathing heavily.
Dimitrov scores with a body shot.
Dimitrov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nanou rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimitrov looks to land a combination but Nanou avoids it well.
Dimitrov cracks Nanou with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Nanou looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dimitrov finish him?
Dimitrov cracks Nanou with a hook to the temple - Nanou is on wobbly legs here! Dimitrov swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Nanou falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Dimitrov wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Daniel Dimitrov!
Our winner, Daniel Dimitrov, 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vertti Ekstrovertti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borja Quincy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vertti Ekstrovertti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Borja Quincy!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quincy throws a jab but it's blocked by Ekstrovertti.
Quincy throws a lazy uppercut
and Ekstrovertti counters with a straight right hand.
Quincy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ekstrovertti.
Quincy throws a big shot that misses.
Quincy throws a head kick that misses
and Quincy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the body from Quincy misses
and Ekstrovertti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Quincy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Quincy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ekstrovertti throws a series of punches but Quincy avoids them all with ease.
Ekstrovertti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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!
Quincy missing with a left hand there. Ekstrovertti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ekstrovertti appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ekstrovertti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quincy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ekstrovertti moves out of range as Quincy strikes.
Ekstrovertti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ekstrovertti thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quincy throws a right hand that Ekstrovertti ducks under and follows up with a left that Ekstrovertti also avoids with ease.
Quincy throws a poor cross that misses
and Ekstrovertti counters with a straight right hand.
Quincy throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ekstrovertti counters with a right hand that sends Quincy tumbling to the canvas! Can Ekstrovertti finish him? He dives into Quincy's guard looking to do just that!
Quincy is rocked!
Ekstrovertti is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekstrovertti pushing down on Quincy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ekstrovertti is pressing down on Quincy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Quincy is holding on for now.
Ekstrovertti is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Quincy is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vertti Ekstrovertti!
After the fight, Vertti Ekstrovertti was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stryker Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stryker Payne 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stryker Payne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Adams!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams looks for a takedown but Payne sprawls well.
It looked like Payne was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Adams tries for a takedown but Payne sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Adams with a lazy takedown attempt
and Payne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stryker Payne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Adams.
Jab by Adams.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payne slaps away a takedown attempt from Adams, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams throws a combination that misses
and Payne counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Adams to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Payne!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Stryker Payne!
Stryker Payne thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Toga Bean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonardo Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Da Silva has chosen Kendrick Lamar - Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Toga Bean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leonardo Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid body kick from Da Silva.
Leonardo Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bean drives through with a takedown into Da Silva's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Da Silva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bean loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bean pushing down on Da Silva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Da Silva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Da Silva.
Da Silva pulls Bean in close to his closed guard and prevents Bean from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bean has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Da Silva to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bean is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Da Silva pulls down on the head and he's put Bean to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Leonardo Da Silva!
Leonardo Da Silva seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Texas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernard McGinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McGinn's choice of entrance music: March of Cambreadth . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Texas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bernard McGinn!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Texas misses with a two punch combination.
McGinn's coach down at Kalashnikov MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McGinn's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Texas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Texas slips a jab and a cross from McGinn.
Good standup being displayed there by Texas as he connects with a hook.
McGinn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGinn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Texas tries a head kick but it misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Texas as he connects with a hook.
Texas just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Texas keeps McGinn at a distance using the push kick.
Texas jabs at McGinn's body.
Texas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGinn ducks under a wild hook from Texas.
McGinn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Texas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Texas lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McGinn avoids a kick to the body.
McGinn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGinn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Texas defends it well.
Texas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGinn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Texas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGinn doesn't seem bothered though.
Texas misses with a head kick.
McGinn takes a kick to the side of the head.
Texas throws a front kick aimed at McGinn's knee but McGinn avoids it well.
McGinn blocks a head kick by Texas.
McGinn feints the counter takedown.
Texas connects with an inside leg kick.
McGinn avoids the head kick by Texas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGinn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Texas is fending him off so far but McGinn persists. Nope, Texas circles away and we're back to standing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Texas.
Texas connects with a solid leg kick.
Texas lands a nice hook to McGinn's body. McGinn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Texas 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 McGinn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McGinn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McGinn.
McGinn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Texas.
McGinn shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnny Texas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernard McGinn.
McGinn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Texas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Texas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Texas tries to score with a low kick but McGinn moves his leg out of the way.
Texas throws the kick towards the body but McGinn avoids it.
McGinn slips a jab and a cross from Texas.
Texas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McGinn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Texas pinned against the cage. Texas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Texas throws a hook but McGinn blocks it.
Texas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGinn at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Texas digs a good body shot into McGinn's ribs.
Texas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGinn on the side of the head.
McGinn moves out of range as Texas throws a body kick.
That kick from Texas tenderised McGinn's leg. McGinn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Texas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGinn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McGinn looks for a takedown but Texas sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck for McGinn with that takedown attempt.
Texas lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Texas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A nice inside leg kick there by Texas. That's going to slow McGinn down.
Texas wants to slow McGinn down by chopping away at his legs.
Texas tries a head kick but it misses.
McGinn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Texas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGinn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGinn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Texas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bernard McGinn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Texas cracks the inside of McGinn's front leg.
McGinn shoots in looking for a takedown. Texas tries to sprawl out of it but McGinn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Texas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGinn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGinn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Texas tries to avoid it but McGinn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Texas to the ground. Texas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McGinn shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnny Texas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernard McGinn.
Texas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGinn was well out of range. Poor timing from Texas.
Texas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGinn can do to turn this around?
McGinn shoots in but no luck this time.
Texas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McGinn checks a leg kick.
McGinn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnny Texas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Texas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Texas throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGinn.
And McGinn tries to counter it with a takedown but Texas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A solid leg kick lands there for Texas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Texas lands a front kick.
McGinn drives through with a takedown into guard.
McGinn postures up in Texas's guard and throws a big left but Texas blocks it.
McGinn connects with a couple of short punches.
Texas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGinn postures up in Texas's guard and throws a big left but Texas blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGinn has gone for a leg lock! Texas slips out almost immediately though and dives into McGinn's guard.
McGinn is looking for a triangle but Texas pushes his legs off easily.
Texas wants to stand but McGinn is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGinn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Texas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Texas stopping the sweep attempt from McGinn.
McGinn has a closed guard, preventing Texas from standing up.
McGinn looking for a guillotine here but Texas defends easily.
McGinn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Texas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Texas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four 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.
McGinn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Texas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Texas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McGinn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McGinn keeping moving, preventing Texas from controlling successfully.
McGinn has an active guard here but Texas has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGinn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Texas pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Texas dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
McGinn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Texas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Texas connects with an inside leg kick.
McGinn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Texas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McGinn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Texas avoids it really well and circles away.
Texas is looking to wear down McGinn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGinn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Texas throws a head kick but McGinn moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by McGinn as he checks the leg kick.
McGinn avoids the body shot from Texas.
Texas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Texas throws a hook but McGinn blocks it.
Texas throws out a leg kick but McGinn moves out of range and Texas only half commits.
McGinn feints the counter takedown.
McGinn bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Texas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Texas takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
McGinn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McGinn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McGinn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGinn throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The strikes coming from McGinn are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bernard McGinn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Texas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McGinn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McGinn is trying to get an arm triangle but Texas is defending well.
McGinn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Texas is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGinn goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Texas has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for McGinn but great work by Texas.
McGinn gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McGinn is looking for a sweep. Texas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnny Texas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGinn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Texas seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGinn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Texas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Texas's back!
Bernard McGinn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Texas is really stuck here.
Texas wants to control his opponent's hands but McGinn gets his hands free.
Texas avoids the strikes from McGinn.
Texas fending off the submission attempt from McGinn.
McGinn has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Texas has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Texas can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Texas showing good submission defense here.
Texas trying to control the hands but McGinn won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bernard McGinn.
I think Texas 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Texas!
A very excited looking Johnny Texas rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akimbe Quincy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baltsaros Dellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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280 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Akimbe Quincy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Baltsaros Dellis!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quincy thuds his right hand into Dellis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Baltsaros Dellis has been cut.
Quincy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Quincy throws a body kick that misses.
Quincy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Quincy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jab by Quincy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dellis. Quincy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Quincy misses with an uppercut.
And Dellis tries to counter it with a takedown but Quincy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Quincy cracks Dellis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Quincy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dellis.
Dellis is holding his hands too far apart here. Quincy throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Dellis is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akimbe Quincy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iwan Ochrymiuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Goose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ochrymiuk's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, ЯрмаК - ЯсЮТу&#. Kyle Goose 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Iwan Ochrymiuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kyle Goose !
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goose uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Iwan Ochrymiuk has been cut.
Ochrymiuk throws an off balance right hand
and Goose counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ochrymiuk shoots in but Goose avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Goose lands a right hook to the body.
Ochrymiuk misses with a two punch combination.
Goose throws out a counter right but Ochrymiuk avoids it with no problem.
Ochrymiuk shoots and misses
and Ochrymiuk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goose stuns Ochrymiuk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ochrymiuk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iwan Ochrymiuk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ochrymiuk is breathing heavily.
Ochrymiuk misses with a takedown attempt
and Goose counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kyle Goose !
Kyle Goose thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benson Rui Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alessandro Maximillian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Benson Rui Costa !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alessandro Maximillian!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Maximillian.
Maximillian connects with a jab.
Maximillian looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rui Costa slips a straight right by Maximillian.
Maximillian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rui Costa thows a leg kick but Maximillian checks it
and Maximillian counters with a thumping low kick.
Rui Costa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A low kick from Rui Costa is predictable there
and Maximillian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Maximillian there.
Rui Costa avoids a kick to the body.
Maximillian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rui Costa can pounce on him.
Rui Costa throws a chopping leg kick but Maximillian manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Maximillian checks a low kick from Rui Costa .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rui Costa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Maximillian throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rui Costa .
Rui Costa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rui Costa misses with a low kick.
Rui Costa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maximillian.
Maximillian throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rui Costa throws a front kick aimed at Maximillian's knee but Maximillian avoids it well.
Benson Rui Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximillian thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick from Rui Costa is predictable there
and Maximillian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maximillian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rui Costa .
Rui Costa is looking to score with low kicks.
It seemed like Maximillian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rui Costa .
Rui Costa tries a low kick but Maximillian avoids it.
Rui Costa lands a jab to the nose.
Maximillian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maximillian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maximillian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice shot lands for Maximillian.
Maximillian misses with an uppercut.
Rui Costa lunges at Maximillian with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maximillian's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rui Costa misses with a leg kick
and Rui Costa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rui Costa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximillian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maximillian misses with a hook.
Rui Costa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Maximillian manages to circle out of the way.
Maximillian misses with a straight right.
Maximillian scores with a hook.
Maximillian throws a jab when Rui Costa was well out of range.
Rui Costa scoring well with a low kick there.
Maximillian misses the jab.
Maximillian changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rui Costa lands with a thumping leg kick.
A low kick from Rui Costa is predictable there
and Maximillian counters with a straight right hand.
Rui Costa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maximillian is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rui Costa is rocked!
Maximillian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rui Costa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oh Rui Costa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rui Costa misses with a low kick.
Maximillian checks a leg kick.
Rui Costa seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rui Costa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Maximillian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rui Costa tries to work over Maximillian's front leg with a kick but Maximillian checks it.
Rui Costa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Maximillian looks to score with a jab to the body but Rui Costa is just out of range.
Rui Costa misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Maximillian misses.
Rui Costa misses with a hook. Maximillian ducked under it nicely.
Rui Costa slips under a jab.
Rui Costa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maximillian is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Maximillian.
Decent striking displayed by Maximillian there.
Maximillian lands a nice shot to the body.
Maximillian scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maximillian scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rui Costa throws a hook but Maximillian avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maximillian keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maximillian misses with a kick to the body.
A low kick from Rui Costa is predictable there
and Maximillian counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rui Costa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maximillian.
A cross from Rui Costa lands.
Rui Costa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rui Costa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maximillian cracks Rui Costa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rui Costa walks into a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rui Costa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maximillian scores with a counter punch that sends Rui Costa to the canvas! Maximillian smells blood - he's punishing Rui Costa with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Rui Costa has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alessandro Maximillian!
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hype
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pop
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