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FFA 21: Del Rio vs Lansky PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gladiator Unknown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evander Boston (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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gladiator Unknown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evander Boston!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unknown gets a clinch.
Boston misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Unknown.
Boston misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Unknown has had enough of the clinch but Boston keeps him there for the moment.
Unknown ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Unknown no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Boston drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Unknown manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Boston has Unknown in his guard.
Unknown stops Boston from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boston 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boston keeping moving, preventing Unknown from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unknown throws an elbow that misses. Boston uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Unknown's guard. Nice move by Boston!
Boston lands a couple of digs.
Boston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boston connects with a couple of short punches.
Unknown trying to control the position.
Boston stays in close to Unknown's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Unknown keeping moving, preventing Boston from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boston throwing strikes but missing.
Unknown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Boston looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Unknown is trying to control the action in half guard but Boston is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Unknown is stalling here. Boston is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Unknown seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Boston has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Boston is chipping away with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boston is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Unknown is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Unknown is trying to control Boston's posture but Boston avoids it.
Unknown looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Boston scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Unknown to see if he's OK.
Boston tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Unknown parries the strikes from Boston easily there. Boston is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Unknown to escape.
Boston stands up.
Boston gets tackled into the cage by Unknown. Unknown maintains the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boston is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Boston tries to land knees in the clinch but Unknown avoids the damage to the body.
Boston lands a hook that snaps the head of Unknown backwards.
Boston can't get the takedown.
Unknown lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boston.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Unknown.
Unknown is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Boston is keeping busy.
Unknown takes a shot to the head.
Boston tries to pull guard but Unknown forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head punch on the inside from Unknown fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Unknown has had enough of the clinch but Boston keeps him there for the moment.
Boston prevents the takedown attempt.
Boston is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Unknown gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evander Boston dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Unknown tries for a takedown but Boston sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Boston.
Gladiator Unknown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boston is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Unknown.
It looks like Evander Boston has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boston. Unknown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Unknown clinches up against the cage.
Unknown blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Unknown gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Boston.
Boston lands a takedown into guard.
Unknown manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
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!
Boston has Unknown pressed against the cage.
Boston tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Unknown smiles and moves away.
Boston clinches.
Gladiator Unknown has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unknown scores with a shoulder strike.
Boston looking for a takedown.
Gladiator Unknown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evander Boston.
A head punch on the inside from Unknown fails to land.
Unknown looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boston lands a takedown into guard.
Unknown looking to control but Boston passes into half guard.
Boston stands up and beckons Unknown to join him on the feet.
Unknown misses with a takedown
and Boston counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Boston.
Unknown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boston backwards.
Boston tries for a takedown but Unknown manages to get underhooks.
Boston has Unknown pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Unknown manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unknown is looking to take this one to the mat.
Unknown jumps guard but Boston turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Unknown tries for a takedown but Boston manages to get underhooks.
Boston lands a nice shot to the body.
Unknown lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boston lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Unknown backwards.
Unknown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boston jumps into guard, dragging Unknown to the mat.
Unknown with a flurry of punches that miss.
Unknown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Unknown won't allow Boston to sweep him here.
Unknown wanted to stand there but Boston had control of the position.
Unknown trying to control but Boston is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boston looking to control.
Boston wants to stand up but Unknown is controlling him.
Unknown wanted to stand there but Boston had control of the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Decent striking displayed by Unknown there.
Unknown has managed to clinch.
Unknown can't break the clinch.
Boston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Unknown looking to slow down the pace here.
Boston lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Unknown backwards.
Boston swings wildly with an uppercut but Unknown uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unknown is looking to break free of the clinch but Boston has double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Unknown.
Unknown wants a takedown but no success here.
Boston prevents Unknown from breaking the clinch.
Boston holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Unknown is trying to force a seperation but Boston has the dominant position.
Unknown has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Boston is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short left from Boston.
Boston lands with a light punch inside.
Unknown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boston has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Unknown avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gladiator Unknown will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Evander Boston's cut.
That's time! Unknown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Boston moves into the clinch.
Unknown pulls guard effortlessly.
Unknown working a defensive guard here.
Boston wants to control from the top but Unknown keeps moving.
Unknown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boston throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boston throwing strikes but missing.
Unknown wants to stand but Boston is controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Boston wants to control from the top but Unknown keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boston gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Unknown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Unknown gets a clinch.
Boston blocking some punches.
Boston has Unknown pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Boston pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Unknown tumbling to the mat - Boston dives into Unknown's guard.
Boston postures up in Unknown's guard and throws a big left but Unknown blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boston controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boston throws a big right hand that misses.
Boston stands and steps away. Unknown gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Boston closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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!
Unknown is looking to regain half guard here but Boston keeps moving and retains side control.
Boston decides to stand back up. Boston steps back and let's Unknown get back to his feet.
Boston clinches.
Unknown has Boston pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Boston manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boston trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unknown misses with an elbow over the top.
Boston drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Unknown gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Boston goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boston is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Unknown gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Unknown breaks the clinch.
Unknown lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Unknown clinches with his opponent.
Unknown trying to stall but Boston improves his position.
Unknown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boston lands a right hand that snaps the head of Unknown backwards.
Boston is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Unknown pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gladiator Unknown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evander Boston.
Boston misses with a knee to the head.
Boston tries to pull guard but Unknown holds him up against the cage and eventually Boston drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unknown is trying to push Boston away but Boston has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Unknown is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Boston manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Boston looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Unknown trying to control the position from guard on top but Boston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Boston manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Unknown scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boston controlling the action here for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evander Boston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boston 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evander Boston!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Humberto Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Preuss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Humberto Lima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Preuss!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Preuss rushes Lima and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lima tries to pull guard but Preuss forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Preuss.
Preuss lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lima backwards.
Preuss displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lima up against the cage.
Preuss scores with a nice hook to the head.
Preuss gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lima.
Preuss scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Preuss lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preuss lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
It looks like Humberto Lima has been cut.
Preuss landing knees to the body.
Preuss lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Preuss lands a left hand.
Lima drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Preuss gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Humberto Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Preuss lands with a right to the head.
Preuss works on Lima's body with a couple of short punches.
Lima is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Preuss pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Preuss lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Preuss.
Preuss lands a left hand.
Preuss taking a breather.
Preuss scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Preuss on the inside.
Preuss lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Preuss.
Lima is breathing heavily.
Lima is trying to pull guard but Preuss turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Preuss lands a nice knee to the body.
Preuss has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lima seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Preuss can turn it around.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Preuss lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lima backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Preuss lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Preuss works on Lima's body with a couple of short punches.
Preuss stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right from Preuss.
Preuss using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Preuss lands a body shot in the clinch.
Preuss scores with a nice hook to the head.
Preuss digs a right hand underneath Lima's ribcage. Lima let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Preuss softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Preuss.
A shot in the inside from Preuss.
Lima is rocked!
Preuss has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Lima - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Preuss, and another! Lima is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Aaron Preuss!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Slater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Solomon Slater had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 New York, Solomon Slater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chad Richards!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Slater back to the cage. Richards follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Richards is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Slater.
It looks like Chad Richards has been cut.
Richards slips under a jab from Slater.
Despite the aggression on Richards's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Richards lands a jab to the nose.
Slater swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Richards keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Richards.
Richards looks like he wants to counter punch here.
An inside leg kick from Slater misses.
Richards connects with a single shot there.
Slater throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slater tries a low kick but Richards avoids it.
Richards is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slater misses with a body shot.
Slater on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Slater uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Richards has time to react.
Slater 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.
Slater throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slater misses with a double jab
and Richards counters with a series of strikes. Slater will be more careful next time no doubt.
Slater scores with a crisp jab that stopped Richards in his tracks.
Slater throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slater throws a body punch but Richards moves out of range.
Slater throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slater bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Richards gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Richards cracks Slater with a nice body shot.
Richards lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slater backwards.
A short right from Richards.
Slater is trying to break the clinch but Richards is controlling him.
Slater tries to circle away but Richards has him pinned against the cage.
Slater takes an elbow to the forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richards scores with a knee to the head.
Richards lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Richards scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards drops Slater with a big knee straight up the middle! Slater is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Slater is rocked!
Richards moves into the clinch.
Oh Slater is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Slater wants to break the clinch but can't.
Richards drops Slater onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Slater is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Slater wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Richards has him pressed against the cage.
Richards drops Slater with a big knee straight up the middle! Slater is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
A low kick from Slater is predictable there
and Richards counters with a huge left! Slater is in big trouble! He's backing up but Richards isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Slater from any more damage. A dominating finish by Richards!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Richards!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Mills (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kareem Dennis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mills comes to the cage accompanied by Dexter theme song. Jack Mills could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kareem Dennis 's chin.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Mills!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kareem Dennis !
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mills digs a good hook to Dennis 's body.
Dennis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mills but Mills pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mills wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dennis .
As Dennis tries to get set, Mills tries to push him back and clinch up but Dennis manages to avoid the attempt.
Kareem Dennis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dennis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mills sprawls well. Mills wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dennis gets slowly back to his feet.
Mills seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jack Mills has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kareem Dennis .
Dennis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mills sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dennis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mills sprawls well initially but Dennis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mills is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gorilla Warfare Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
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.
Dennis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mills doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dennis .
Dennis is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennis seems to be working for a kimura but Mills defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennis seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dennis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mills is defending against the submission attempts here by Dennis .
Dennis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dennis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mills is just riding it out for now. Dennis eventually gives up the hold.
Dennis wants to work for an arm triangle but Mills is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dennis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mills might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dennis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mills pushes Dennis off looking to stand but Dennis dives back in and keeps control.
Dennis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dennis trying to pass the guard but Mills defending well.
Dennis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mills is just riding it out for now. Dennis eventually gives up the hold.
Mills looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dennis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mills is just riding it out for now. Dennis eventually gives up the hold.
Dennis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mills is just riding it out for now. Dennis eventually gives up the hold.
Dennis is trying to work for a kimura but Mills is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kareem Dennis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dennis tries for a takedown but Mills circles away easily
and Mills counters by clinching up.
Mills avoiding damage.
Nice elbow from Mills.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mills just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dennis 's brow.
Dennis is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dennis goes for a takedown attempt but Mills pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jack Mills has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kareem Dennis .
Dennis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mills counters by moving into the clinch.
Mills lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennis avoids the elbow strike from Mills, against the cage.
Mills creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dennis 's defenses.
Mills gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mills gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mills throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills stops a takedown attempt from Dennis .
Dennis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mills after a bit of a struggle.
Dennis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mills will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dennis up against the cage.
Mills throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mills is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mills creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dennis takes an elbow to the temple.
Mills lands an elbow just above Dennis 's eye.
Mills lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mills.
Stalling in the clinch from Mills.
Mills lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dennis is rocked!
Mills holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dennis is still on wobbly legs! Can Mills finish him?
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mills just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dennis 's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mills throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dennis seems to have recovered his senses.
Dennis has hold of one of Mills's legs. Mills is fighting the takedown attempt but Dennis gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
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!
Mills wants to get back to his feet but Dennis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mills knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dennis on the ground.
Dennis has gone for a leg lock! Mills slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dennis 's guard.
Dennis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mills prevents Dennis from getting back to his feet.
Dennis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mills gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dennis is proving hard to escape from.
Dennis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mills is aware though and is defending well.
Dennis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dennis throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mills escapes and throws Dennis 's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Dennis 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mills tries to get to his feet but Dennis is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Mills in his guard.
Mills has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dennis is proving hard to escape from.
Dennis looking for a guillotine here but Mills defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Mills dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Mills keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mills gets a clinch.
Dennis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mills pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dennis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mills's waist but Mills gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dennis off to one side.
Jack Mills has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kareem Dennis .
Dennis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dennis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mills sprawls well. Mills wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dennis gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Dennis tries to get set, Mills tries to push him back and clinch up but Dennis manages to avoid the attempt.
Dennis tries for a takedown but Mills sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mills seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dennis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dennis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mills wants it to stay on the feet.
Dennis has his takedown stuffed
and Mills holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mills displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dennis up against the cage.
Mills lands an elbow inside.
Dennis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mills pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dennis dives in for a single leg takedown but Mills sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mills cracks a nice hook into Dennis 's ribs.
Mills connects with a body shot that sends Dennis 's belly button to the back.
Mills closes the distance and pushes Dennis back into the cage.
Mills lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dennis takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mills lands an elbow that stopped Dennis in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mills lands an elbow just above Dennis 's eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mills lands an elbow just above Dennis 's eye.
Dennis has Mills pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mills manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mills lands an elbow just above Dennis 's eye.
Mills lands a nice elbow.
Mills lands an elbow that stopped Dennis in his tracks for a moment.
Mills comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mills has Dennis pressed against the cage. He pushes Dennis back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Mills throws a beautiful elbow that sends Dennis crashing to the floor! Mills piles on the pressure with more strikes! Dennis is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Mills!
Jack Mills made sure to mention his sponsor, Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Semen Dolgov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holmes is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Relentless by New Years Day. Semen Dolgov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Andre Holmes's chin.
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28
203 lbs
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26
205 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Semen Dolgov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andre Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dolgov shoots in looking for a takedown. Holmes tries to sprawl out of it but Dolgov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Holmes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dolgov gets a clinch.
Holmes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dolgov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Holmes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Holmes is struggling to control the position.
Holmes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dolgov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Holmes uses from the top position.
Dolgov has control of Holmes's left arm, preventing Holmes from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dolgov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dolgov wants to get back to his feet but Holmes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolgov pulls Holmes in to control the position.
Dolgov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Holmes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dolgov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dolgov controlling Holmes's posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Holmes controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Holmes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Dolgov misses the target.
Dolgov instigates a clinch.
Holmes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Holmes.
Dolgov clinches up with Holmes and pushes him back against the cage.
Dolgov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Holmes regains guard.
Holmes told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Dolgov throws a big right hand that misses.
Dolgov throwing strikes but missing.
Dolgov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Holmes wants to stand and escape but Dolgov is having none of it.
Dolgov looking to sit in guard and control but Holmes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dolgov keeping moving, preventing Holmes from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolgov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Holmes puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dolgov is trying to get back to full guard.
Holmes passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dolgov can't escape the position.
Dolgov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dolgov wants to control but Holmes is keeping busy.
Dolgov is positioning himself well to prevent Holmes advancing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes trying to control the pace.
Dolgov trying to hold on to Holmes's head to control him but Holmes postures up.
Still in half guard, Holmes seems content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holmes prevents Dolgov from improving his position.
Holmes controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Semen Dolgov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Holmes tries to clinch there but Dolgov circles away.
Dolgov lands with a hook. Holmes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dolgov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Holmes at a distance.
Dolgov lands a nice hook to Holmes's body. Holmes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Semen Dolgov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holmes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dolgov.
Dolgov with a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Holmes. No joy for Dolgov on that attempt.
Holmes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Holmes is rocked!
Dolgov swings for the body but Holmes moves out of range.
Holmes is still on wobbly legs! Can Dolgov finish him?
A combination from Dolgov does no damage.
Holmes seems to have recovered his senses.
Dolgov has closed the distance and engaged Holmes in a clinch.
Dolgov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dolgov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holmes preventing the sweep.
Holmes wants to get up but he can't break Dolgov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Holmes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dolgov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes wants to control from the top but Dolgov keeps moving.
Holmes is breathing heavily.
Dolgov controlling the position.
Dolgov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holmes is one step ahead there.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holmes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dolgov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Holmes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dolgov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Holmes's sensitive parts.
Dolgov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holmes can do to turn this around?
Some wild striking there from Dolgov.
Holmes is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dolgov gets tackled into the cage by Holmes. Holmes maintains the clinch.
Holmes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Holmes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Holmes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dolgov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Holmes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Holmes is trying to maintain a safe position but Dolgov gets an underhook and turns Holmes into the cage.
Dolgov scores with a shoulder strike.
Holmes tries a knee to the head but Dolgov blocks it.
Holmes gets underhooks to prevent Dolgov's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Semen Dolgov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Holmes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Holmes tries to land a knee to the head but Dolgov blocks with his arms.
Holmes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dolgov has picked Holmes up - he's going for a ride! Dolgov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dolgov connects with a nice short shot to Holmes's temple.
Dolgov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes taking some punishment here, with Dolgov in his half guard.
Dolgov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dolgov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dolgov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dolgov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dolgov winds up and cracks Holmes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dolgov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dolgov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Holmes trying to control here.
Dolgov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holmes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dolgov tries to pass to full mount but Holmes defends it.
Dolgov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Semen Dolgov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Dolgov drops Holmes with a beautiful combination! Holmes stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dolgov is looking for the KO!
Dolgov lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Holmes up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Dolgov from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Holmes's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Semen Dolgov!
Semen Dolgov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darren McPunchface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martez Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darren McPunchface has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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215 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
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220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darren McPunchface!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Martez Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez connects with a body shot that sends McPunchface's belly button to the back.
Nice shot lands for Lopez.
McPunchface lands a glancing blow to the side of Lopez's head.
Lopez lands a right hook to the body.
McPunchface throws a hook but Lopez blocks it.
Lopez throws a combination. McPunchface tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lopez fails with the takedown.
Lopez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lopez lands a glancing blow to the side of McPunchface's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McPunchface bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The fighters circling - Lopez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McPunchface throws a poor cross that misses
and Lopez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McPunchface's guard.
Lopez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez postures up and lands a big shot to McPunchface's brow.
Lopez with a flurry of punches that miss.
McPunchface working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lopez.
Lopez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lopez chips away with some ground and pound.
Lopez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lopez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McPunchface working a defensive guard here.
Lopez wants to pass the guard but McPunchface is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lopez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lopez throws a big right hand that misses.
Lopez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lopez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lopez passes into half guard.
Lopez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McPunchface knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lopez on the ground.
McPunchface blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lopez.
Lopez not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Lopez there.
Lopez trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Lopez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lopez is trying to control the action in half guard but McPunchface is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lopez wants to pass to mount but McPunchface is defending the position.
Lopez passes into side control, despite McPunchface's attempt to control the position.
Lopez with the ground and pound but McPunchface regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Lopez is trying to control the action in half guard but McPunchface is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martez Lopez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A left lands for Lopez.
Lopez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McPunchface.
McPunchface takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lopez scores with a jab to the body.
McPunchface misses with a hook.
Lopez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lopez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Lopez.
Lopez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McPunchface stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lopez fails to land with a series of punches.
Lopez pushes McPunchface up against the cage in a clinch.
Lopez lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McPunchface misses with a knee to the head.
McPunchface tries to break the clinch but Lopez is controlling the position.
A short uppercut from McPunchface.
McPunchface throws an elbow but it misses.
McPunchface misses with the head strike.
Lopez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Lopez - that landed with a thud.
Lopez blocking some punches.
McPunchface misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Lopez.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lopez lands a left hand that snaps the head of McPunchface backwards.
Lopez has clasped his hands together around McPunchface's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Lopez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McPunchface is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lopez connects with a decent elbow.
Lopez takes a little break here. McPunchface wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
McPunchface stops Lopez from passing to mount.
Lopez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPunchface on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez in side control lands a decent elbow.
McPunchface is rocked!
Lopez working the head with strikes.
Oh McPunchface is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lopez controlling the position from side mount.
McPunchface struggling a bit here.
Lopez lands a strong strike to the head of McPunchface. That's dazed him! Lopez looking to finish here. McPunchface is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Lopez lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martez Lopez!
During a confident post fight interview, Martez Lopez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Borislav Trusov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arjuna Ramadan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramadan has chosen Positive Vibration as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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235 lbs
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265 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Borislav Trusov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arjuna Ramadan!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trusov tries to move into range but Ramadan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Trusov lands with a shot to the body.
Trusov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramadan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Trusov, pushing him back against the cage.
Trusov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trusov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ramadan has him pressed against the cage.
Ramadan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trusov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ramadan pulls guard.
Trusov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Trusov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ramadan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Trusov escapes and throws Ramadan's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ramadan is looking to reverse the position.
Trusov wants to stand but Ramadan has his arm trapped.
Ramadan wants to control but Trusov postures up.
Trusov wants to stand but Ramadan has his arm trapped.
Ramadan is trying to control Trusov's posture but Trusov avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trusov decides to stand back up. Trusov steps back and let's Ramadan get back to his feet.
Ramadan looks to land a right hand but Trusov moved out of range.
Trusov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trusov digs a good hook to Ramadan's body.
Trusov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Trusov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ramadan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ramadan throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Trusov to counter with a crisp jab.
A left lands for Ramadan.
Trusov loads up on a big right hand but Ramadan slips the punch.
Ramadan missing with a left hand there. Trusov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Ramadan misses.
Trusov misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trusov avoids a kick to the body.
Ramadan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trusov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trusov throws a jab but it's blocked by Ramadan.
Ramadan replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Trusov blocks it well.
Trusov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ramadan takes a swing at Trusov's ribcage but misses.
Trusov slips a jab from Ramadan.
Ramadan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ramadan tries to work over Trusov's front leg with a kick but Trusov checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Trusov misses the target.
Ramadan lands a lovely overhand right.
Trusov clinches up against the cage.
Trusov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ramadan tries to work over Trusov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trusov lands a shot to the body.
Trusov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Trusov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramadan tries a body shot but Trusov blocks it.
Trusov takes a shot to the head.
Trusov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trusov has closed the distance and engaged Ramadan in a clinch.
Trusov manages to break the clinch.
Trusov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Trusov leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramadan.
Ramadan decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trusov is looking to stand up but Ramadan won't let him.
Ramadan working for a triangle but Trusov defends it easily.
Ramadan has his foot on Trusov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trusov works his way back into a safe position though.
Trusov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ramadan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ramadan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trusov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trusov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramadan fails to pull guard.
Ramadan misses with a punch to the body.
Trusov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ramadan lands with a light punch inside.
Ramadan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trusov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Trusov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ramadan missing with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Trusov.
Nice body punch from Trusov - that landed with a thud.
Trusov misses with a punch to the body.
Trusov prevents a body shot from Ramadan.
Ramadan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Trusov smiles and moves away.
Trusov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arjuna Ramadan will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ramadan is looking to chop away at Trusov's legs.
Ramadan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ramadan throws a leg kick but Trusov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ramadan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Trusov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Trusov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Borislav Trusov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Trusov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Trusov is pushing Ramadan 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 shot in the inside from Ramadan.
Ramadan works on Trusov's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trusov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ramadan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ramadan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ramadan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ramadan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trusov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramadan's elbow.
Trusov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ramadan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ramadan misses with a body punch.
Ramadan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ramadan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trusov's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Trusov fails to land.
Ramadan pulls guard effortlessly.
Ramadan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trusov defends it easily.
Trusov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ramadan has his foot on Trusov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trusov works his way back into a safe position though.
Trusov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nice body kick from Ramadan.
Trusov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Arjuna Ramadan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramadan throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramadan throws a body punch but Trusov moves out of range.
Trusov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Trusov scores with a three punch combo!
Trusov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramadan manages to avoid it.
Ramadan looks to land a right hand but Trusov moved out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramadan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Trusov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Trusov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ramadan misses with a low kick as Trusov jumps back.
Trusov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ramadan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trusov was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramadan.
Ramadan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ramadan slips under a jab from Trusov.
Ramadan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Trusov looks to land a right hand but Ramadan moved out of range.
Ramadan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramadan looks to score with a jab to the body but Trusov is just out of range.
Trusov blocks the body kick.
Ramadan is looking to slow Trusov down with leg kicks.
Ramadan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trusov.
Ramadan misses with a body shot.
Trusov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice defenses there by Trusov.
Trusov doesn't manage to clinch there - Ramadan circles away.
Ramadan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Trusov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ramadan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ramadan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Trusov is looking to counter the offense by Ramadan and move into the clinch.
Ramadan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trusov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Trusov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trusov throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramadan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trusov loads up on a big right hand but Ramadan slips the punch.
Trusov has closed the distance and engaged Ramadan in a clinch.
Trusov can't find room to land a body shot as Ramadan controls the action.
Trusov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ramadan backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trusov misses with a punch on the inside.
Ramadan is looking to control Trusov's arms but Trusov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ramadan has his back to the cage.
Ramadan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Trusov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ramadan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ramadan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ramadan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Trusov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ramadan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Trusov smiles and moves away.
Borislav Trusov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arjuna Ramadan.
Trusov moves in looking to clinch but Ramadan pushes him off.
Ramadan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trusov instigates a clinch.
Ramadan decides to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Arjuna Ramadan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Ramadan throws a lazy body kick
and Trusov counters with a left to the body.
Trusov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramadan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ramadan is trying to counter with his kicks.
A cross from Trusov lands.
Ramadan throws the left hand but Trusov avoids the punch easily.
Ramadan wants to slow Trusov down by chopping away at his legs.
Trusov connects with a single shot there.
Ramadan scores with a nice body kick.
Ramadan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Trusov. Trusov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ramadan is looking to score with low kicks.
Ramadan staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramadan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trusov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Trusov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ramadan feints and then cracks Trusov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Trusov down.
Sloppy strikes from Trusov. Those never looked like landing.
Trusov avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trusov swings for the body but Ramadan moves out of range.
Ramadan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Trusov scores with a punch to the head.
Ramadan thows a body kick. Trusov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Trusov throws an overhand right that lands on Ramadan's shoulder, as Ramadan tries to avoid the shot.
Ramadan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Trusov with a body shot.
Ramadan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trusov lands an overhand right.
Trusov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ramadan.
Trusov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ramadan.
Trusov misses with a looping right.
Trusov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ramadan lands with a nice body kick.
Trusov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramadan is trying to counter with his kicks.
Trusov throws a right hand that misses
and Ramadan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trusov throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramadan throws a lazy right hand but Trusov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ramadan throws a low kick, looking for Trusov's leg but Trusov calmly moves out of range.
Trusov throws a hook but Ramadan avoids it easily.
A big right from Trusov misses.
Trusov misses with a wild body shot.
Trusov misses with a right hand
and Ramadan counters with a nice uppercut.
Trusov closes the distance and clinches.
Ramadan blocking some punches.
Ramadan lands a nice shot to the body.
Ramadan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trusov stalling in the clinch but Ramadan improves position.
Ramadan tries to throw a body punch but Trusov avoids it by throwing Ramadan back against the cage.
Trusov misses with a punch to the body.
Trusov misses with a body punch.
Trusov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramadan successfully pulls guard.
Ramadan is working an open guard so Trusov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Trusov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramadan moves away.
Trusov tries to clinch up.
Trusov blocks a head kick by Ramadan.
Trusov lands a nice shot that snaps Ramadan's head back.
Ramadan throws a hook to the side of Trusov's head but Trusov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Trusov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Trusov has Ramadan up against the cage in a clinch.
Ramadan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trusov.
Trusov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Borislav Trusov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramadan pulls guard.
Trusov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Trusov gets to his feet. Ramadan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramadan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Trusov tries to clinch but Ramadan moves out of range.
Ramadan connects with a right hand. Trusov shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ramadan.
Ramadan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Trusov lands a right hook to the body.
Trusov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A big right from Trusov misses.
Trusov throws a right and a left that Ramadan avoids nicely.
Ramadan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trusov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ramadan.
Ramadan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trusov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arjuna Ramadan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ramadan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trusov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arjuna Ramadan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ramadan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arjuna Ramadan!
Arjuna Ramadan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Left Ball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mason has chosen Stressed Out as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Aaron Mason enters the cage!
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199 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Left Ball!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aaron Mason!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ball changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ball throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ball moves out of range of the body kick from Mason.
Ball definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ball throws a hook but Mason blocks it.
Mason throws a hook but Ball avoids it easily.
Ball with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice uppercut there from Ball.
BOOM! Ball lands a beautiful left hook that drops Mason. Mason tries to recover but Ball is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Mason lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Left Ball!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Left Ball waved his t-shirt featuring Viral Fightwear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zangief Lamochenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Deluxe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deluxe has chosen Intelligent Hoodlum - Arrest The President as his entrance music. Johnny Deluxe has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Zangief Lamochenko's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zangief Lamochenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Deluxe!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deluxe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lamochenko under the eye.
Deluxe misses with a body shot.
Deluxe shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lamochenko is trying to defend but Deluxe finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Deluxe working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lamochenko taking some punishment here, with Deluxe in his half guard.
Deluxe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Deluxe slips a nice elbow through Lamochenko's hands, connecting with Lamochenko's forehead.
Deluxe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lamochenko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Deluxe lands with a punch from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lamochenko is trying to maintain the position but Deluxe is very close to passing his half guard.
Deluxe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lamochenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deluxe lands strikes from half guard.
Deluxe content to control rather than advance.
Lamochenko actively working from the bottom here.
Deluxe is trying to work for a kimura but Lamochenko is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lamochenko trying to hold on to Deluxe's head to control him but Deluxe postures up.
Deluxe trying to control the action but Lamochenko is working from the bottom.
Deluxe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lamochenko looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamochenko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Deluxe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lamochenko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Deluxe performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Deluxe connects with a nice short shot to Lamochenko's temple.
Deluxe works his foot free and advances to mount.
Deluxe landing strikes from the mount and Lamochenko is in trouble!
Deluxe is working for a guillotine from mount but Lamochenko frees his head quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lamochenko in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
It looks like Zangief Lamochenko has been cut.
Deluxe loads up with a big shot that hurts Lamochenko! He's pulled Deluxe in close but Deluxe has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Lamochenko survive? More strikes from Deluxe and Lamochenko is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Johnny Deluxe!
Johnny Deluxe thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Zangief Lamochenko had this to say: 'I blame my new manager for this loss'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George Lansky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Del Rio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Lansky has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 2, fighting out of New York, George Lansky!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Del Rio!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lansky stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Del Rio.
Lansky tries to clinch up.
Del Rio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lansky.
Del Rio swats away the attempt to clinch by Lansky.
Del Rio counters with a body kick.
Del Rio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lansky sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Del Rio throws an overhand right that lands on Lansky's shoulder, as Lansky tries to avoid the shot.
Lansky seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lansky misses with a few strikes there.
Del Rio appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Del Rio connects with a leg kick. Lansky looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lansky closes the distance and clinches.
Lansky landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Del Rio lands a shoulder strike.
Lansky throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Del Rio misses with a punch to the body.
Del Rio pulls guard successfully.
Lansky wants to pass the guard but Del Rio is keeping the position.
Lansky is posturing up here but Del Rio has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Lansky tries to roll out but it's too tight and Lansky has to tap! Slick submission there by Del Rio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Del Rio! Matt Del Rio retains his welterweight title!
Matt Del Rio took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, House of Valor for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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