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DFC 54: Warpath PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucio Francisco Carmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carmo comes to the cage accompanied by Rolling Stones - Paint it, Black. Lucio Francisco Carmo had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 266.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. This should be a great matchup!
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Decent boxing
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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 Las Vegas, Lucio Francisco Carmo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tim Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Ben Hemmingworth and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carmo avoids the head kick by Ortiz.
Ortiz scores with a takedown into Carmo's guard.
Ortiz postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carmo looking for a sweep. Not yet Carmo, not yet.
Ortiz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Carmo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ortiz manages to get himself to full guard.
Carmo stops Ortiz from standing up.
Ortiz wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Carmo manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carmo prevents Ortiz from standing back up.
Ortiz is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carmo is controlling the pace.
Carmo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ortiz's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Carmo prevents Ortiz from standing back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ortiz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Carmo is working for a kimura but Ortiz is defending it quite comfortably.
Carmo is trying to control. Ortiz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ortiz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carmo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Carmo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Carmo won't let Ortiz get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ortiz is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ortiz is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carmo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Carmo tries to control but Ortiz wriggling away.
Carmo misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ortiz tries to buck Carmo off but he can't manage it.
Ortiz avoids a series of strikes thrown by Carmo.
Ortiz is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Carmo misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Carmo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Poor strikes thrown by Carmo there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carmo trying to control but Ortiz is having none of it.
Carmo throws some wild stikes that Ortiz manages to avoid easily.
Ortiz wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Carmo.
Ortiz wants to try and get back to his feet.
Carmo looking to ground and pound but Ortiz is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carmo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ortiz squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Carmo lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucio Francisco Carmo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ortiz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Carmo feints and as Ortiz raises his hands in defense, Carmo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ortiz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Carmo trying to control but Ortiz is working from the bottom.
Carmo throwing strikes from guard but Ortiz blocks nicely.
Lucio Francisco Carmo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carmo pushing down on Ortiz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carmo wants to control but Ortiz is keeping him busy.
Ortiz tries to kick Carmo off but Carmo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Carmo.
Ortiz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Carmo.
Carmo wants to take a breather but Ortiz is having none of it.
Ortiz looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ortiz won't allow Carmo to pass to mount.
Carmo moves into full mount! Ortiz won't be happy about that!
Ortiz wants to get back to his feet.
Carmo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ortiz is looking to escape.
Ortiz wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carmo landing strikes from the mount.
Carmo working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Ortiz turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Carmo off and cradles Ortiz's limp body as Carmo celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Lucio Francisco Carmo!
Lucio Francisco Carmo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Csaba Gyepes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonid Bondarenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gyepes comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Master of Puppets. Leonid Bondarenko struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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216 lbs
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223 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Csaba Gyepes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonid Bondarenko!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bondarenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gyepes defends well and Bondarenko ends up having to push Gyepes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bondarenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gyepes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bondarenko or perhaps it was just good defense by Gyepes, which made it look bad.
Gyepes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Csaba Gyepes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonid Bondarenko.
Gyepes slaps away a takedown attempt from Bondarenko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gyepes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bondarenko fails with the takedown
and Gyepes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bondarenko has his takedown stuffed
and Gyepes counters with a right hand to the body.
Bondarenko looks winded!
Gyepes lands a nice shot to the body.
Bondarenko takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bondarenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bondarenko misses with a takedown
and Gyepes counters with a beautiful punch that sends Bondarenko to the canvas!
Bondarenko is rocked!
Gyepes is looking to stand up but Bondarenko won't let him.
Bondarenko is still in real trouble! Can Gyepes finish him?
Gyepes preventing the sweep.
Bondarenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gyepes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bondarenko is proving hard to escape from.
Bondarenko seems to have recovered his senses.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bondarenko tries for a takedown but Gyepes circles away easily
and Gyepes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gyepes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bondarenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gyepes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bondarenko has his takedown stuffed
and Gyepes 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 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Csaba Gyepes!
Csaba Gyepes thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between George Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chester Drawers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Smith has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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140 lbs
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146 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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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
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, George Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chester Drawers!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drawers.
Drawers pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith being controlled against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Smith has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Drawers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Drawers.
Smith looking to slow down the pace here.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drawers blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Drawers.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Drawers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Drawers lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Drawers.
Drawers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've been informed that Drawers has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A short uppercut from Drawers.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Drawers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Drawers keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Drawers'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.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drawers lands with a right to the head.
Drawers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drawers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Drawers.
Drawers lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith letting Drawers take a breather here.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Drawers holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Drawers.
Drawers jumps into guard, dragging Smith to the mat.
Smith passes Drawers's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Drawers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Drawers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Drawers keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drawers looking for submissions off his back.
Drawers is controlling Smith's trapped leg to prevent Smith from advancing to side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Drawers is defending well.
Drawers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Drawers moves into full guard.
Smith wants to get up but he can't break Drawers's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Drawers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith is fighting to break Drawers's control of his arms but Drawers is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Smith trying to control but Drawers is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chester Drawers dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jab from Drawers.
Drawers closes the distance and clinches.
Drawers drags the fight down to the ground.
Drawers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Drawers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Drawers has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drawers has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Drawers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Drawers is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Drawers on the ground.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Drawers is keeping the position.
Drawers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Drawers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith tries to stand but Drawers is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drawers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Drawers is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drawers is keeping the position for now.
Drawers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Drawers is retaining full guard.
Chester Drawers has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drawers pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drawers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith trying to control but Drawers is working from the bottom.
Drawers working a defensive guard here.
Smith has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Drawers to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Smith is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Drawers pulls down on the head and he's put Smith to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chester Drawers!
Chester Drawers tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonnhy Five (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonnhy Five!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Ben Hemmingworth and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele works Five's body with a nice hook.
Five is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Steele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Five is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Five takes a swing at Steele's ribcage but misses.
Five pushes Steele up against the cage in a clinch.
Steele lands a good knee to the midsection. Five won't want to take too many of those.
Steele lands an elbow that stopped Five in his tracks for a moment.
Five throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Steele as Five tries to tie him up.
Steele is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Five avoiding damage.
A head punch on the inside from Steele fails to land.
Five has Steele pushed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele blocking some punches.
Steele lands a body punch in the clinch.
Five tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Five misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steele.
Steele scores with a shoulder strike.
Steele misses with the head strike.
Five misses with a punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steele.
Steele lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Steele fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Steele as Five tries to tie him up.
Steele lands with a light punch inside.
Steele stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele has a couple of punches blocked by Five.
Steele effectively controlling the action here.
Five blocks an uppercut.
Five blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Five is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Steele digs a right hand underneath Five's ribcage. Five let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Steele lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Five backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steele has a couple of punches blocked by Five.
Steele lands a right hand that snaps the head of Five backwards.
Steele misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steele slows down the pace here.
Five is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Steele throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from Steele on the inside.
Five misses with a hook from the clinch.
Five tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Steele slows down the pace here.
Steele can't find room to land a body shot as Five controls the action.
Steele lands a right hand that snaps the head of Five backwards.
Five working aggressively here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Five fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Five.
Steele misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Five lands a shoulder strike.
Steele struggles to land a body shot inside as Five controls his hands.
Five avoiding damage as Steele throws knees to the body.
Steele landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Steele lands a nice uppercut.
Five is looking to control Steele's arms but Steele gets an underhook and turns him. Now Five has his back to the cage.
Five blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Steele fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Five.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steele lands a body shot.
Five looks winded!
Steele lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steele crunches a lovely knee into Five's ribcage.
Five lands a nice uppercut.
Steele lands with a right to the head.
Steele avoiding damage.
Steele can't find room to land a body shot as Five controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Steele dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Five tries to clinch but Steele is having none of it.
Steele fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Five, pushing him back against the cage.
Steele lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Five or not.
Five takes a shot to the head.
Come on Steele - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Five prevents a body shot from Steele.
Steele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steele has a couple of punches blocked by Five.
Steele blocking some punches.
Five blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Five tries to land knees in the clinch but Steele avoids the damage to the body.
Steele misses with some punches.
Five blocks a body shot from Steele.
Steele is pushing Five up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Five blocks a body shot from Steele.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele pressing his opponent against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Five.
Steele blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steele.
Steele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Five can do to turn this around?
Steele lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Jonnhy Five has been cut.
Five blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steele working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steele trying to control the position but instead, Five has worked for underhooks and has pushed Steele into the cage.
Five blocks an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Five.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Five misses with a knee strike.
Steele lands a right hand that snaps the head of Five backwards.
Five blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Steele.
Five's coach down at Killer Instinct ☠ was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Five's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Steele lands a damaging elbow.
Five throws a knee to the head but misses.
Steele is looking to control Five's arms but Five gets an underhook and turns him. Now Steele has his back to the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steele.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Five blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steele lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Five tries to land knees in the clinch but Steele avoids the damage to the body.
Steele tries to stall but Five uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Steele'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.
Steele tries to work over Five's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steele managing to block the knees to the body from Five.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steele just leaning against Five, taking a breather.
Good body shot from Steele.
Five has a couple of punches blocked by Steele.
A short right from Steele.
Steele lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Five or not.
Steele lands a nice elbow.
Steele blocking some punches.
Steele lands with a right to the head.
Five misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steele managing to block the knees to the body from Five.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Five.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Steele.
Jason Steele has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Steele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Five's elbow.
Steele gets through Five's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Five lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Five takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Five on the inside.
Steele controlling the action here for a moment.
Five tries to land knees in the clinch but Steele avoids the damage to the body.
Steele misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steele.
Steele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steele taking a breather.
Steele throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Steele misses with an elbow strike.
Five prevents a body shot from Steele.
Five lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Five is trying to maintain a safe position but Steele gets an underhook and turns Five into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Steele dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jonnhy Five's cut.
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!
Five has Steele up against the cage in a clinch.
Steele misses with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Steele misses with a body punch.
Steele lands with a light punch inside.
Five misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steele.
Come on Steele - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Five tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Five throws a punch but it's blocked by Steele.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Five.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Five's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Five fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Steele.
Steele stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Five takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steele'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.
Steele scores with a hook to the body.
Steele lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steele lands a shot to the body.
Steele taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Five avoids a wild elbow strike from Steele.
Steele can't find room to land a body shot as Five controls the action.
Five misses with a knee strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steele.
Steele displaying some good clinch control by pressing Five up against the cage.
Steele scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele managing to block the knees to the body from Five.
A shot in the inside from Five.
Steele misses with an elbow strike.
Steele slowing the pace effectively.
Five scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Steele throws an elbow but misses.
Steele scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steele.
Five has Steele pushed against the cage.
Steele lands a right hand that snaps the head of Five backwards.
Five tries to land knees in the clinch but Steele avoids the damage to the body.
Steele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fives head.
Steele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Five.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Five trying to control the position but instead, Steele has worked for underhooks and has pushed Five into the cage.
Steele pushes Five back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steele pushes Five back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Steele blocking some punches.
Jonnhy Five has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice left hand lands by Steele.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Five just misses with a elbow thrown towards Steele's brow.
Steele misses with the head strike.
Steele misses with some punches.
Steele tries to work over Five's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steele avoiding damage as Five throws knees to the body.
Five stalling against the cage.
Five blocks a body shot from Steele.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Steele.
Steele avoiding damage.
Steele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Five backwards.
Jason Steele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steele manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Five misses with the head strike.
Steele looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Five trying to control the position but instead, Steele has worked for underhooks and has pushed Five into the cage.
Steele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Steele showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Steele has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Steele!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Auld Bawls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Dio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bawls comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - Big Balls. John Dio has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Auld Bawls's chin.
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245 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Auld Bawls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Dio!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bawls throws a series of punches but Dio moves out of range.
Dio is looking for the big counter here.
Bawls darts in looking for a takedown but Dio gets double underhooks and turns Bawls into the cage.
Dio lands with a hook. Bawls tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bawls lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bawls has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bawls will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bawls avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bawls throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dio is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bawls tries to bum rush Dio with a series of wild strikes but Dio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dio throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bawls circles away quickly and effectively.
Bawls misses with a series of wild punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bawls clinches up against the cage.
Dio prevents the takedown attempt.
Bawls breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bawls tries to bum rush Dio with a series of wild strikes but Dio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bawls gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bawls managing to control the position.
Dio is working Bawls over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dio is pushing down on Bawls's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bawls is fighting to maintain full guard but Dio has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bawls does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dio is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bawls!
Dio scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bawls?
Dio trying to control but Bawls is having none of it.
Dio controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bawls bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bawls has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dio wants to sweep here but Bawls controlling him for the moment.
Dio controlling the position.
Dio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bawls trying to control but Dio is working from the bottom.
Dio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dio seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bawls will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dio keeping moving, preventing Bawls from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bawls preventing the sweep.
Bawls missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dio controlling the position.
Bawls sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dio's guard.
Dio is staying active underneath Bawls, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dio is controlling Bawls's trapped leg to prevent Bawls from advancing to side control.
Bawls is trying to control. Dio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bawls controlling the pace.
Bawls missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bawls is keen to just control but Dio is a slippery customer.
Dio keeping hold of Bawls's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bawls is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dio is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Auld Bawls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bawls goes for a double leg but Dio avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dio continues to drive forward.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dio! But no joy.
Bawls really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dio moves into the clinch.
Dio is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bawls tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bawls wants a takedown.
Dio tries to work over Bawls's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bawls pulls guard effortlessly.
Dio controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bawls looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dio puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dio stalling.
Bawls tries to get to full guard but Dio has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Dio will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bawls misses with the combination.
Bawls looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dio!
Dio sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dio keeping control of the position.
Bawls missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dio has his hands clasped together around Bawls's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bawls throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dio wants to improve his position but Bawls is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bawls trying to mount his opponent but Dio defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dio manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bawls wants to control from the top but Dio keeps moving.
Dio is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bawls prevents Dio from getting back to his feet.
Bawls tries to free his leg and advance position but Dio is retaining full guard.
Dio wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dio is pulling down on Bawls's head. It's preventing any offense from Bawls, at least for the moment.
Bawls looking to pass the guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bawls wants to control from the top but Dio keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bawls throws a right and a left that Dio avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Bawls misses.
Bawls throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bawls misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dio dodges the punch combination from Bawls.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dio darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dio is working for a submission of some sort.
Bawls is pressing down on Dio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dio wants to control from the top but Bawls keeps moving.
Bawls is looking to stand up but Dio isn't so interested in that idea.
Bawls tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dio trying to control the position from guard on top but Bawls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dio lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dio stopping the sweep attempt from Bawls.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bawls holds on and takes a little breather.
Dio throws a big elbow that misses.
Bawls controls Dio momentarily but Dio frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bawls is on top in guard.
Bawls throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dio is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bawls is controlling him.
Dio keeping moving, preventing Bawls from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Auld Bawls dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bawls looks for a takedown but Dio sprawls well.
Bawls fails with a takedown attempt.
Bawls showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dio.
Dio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bawls paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dio fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bawls shoots in looking for a takedown. Dio tries to sprawl out of it but Bawls keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Auld Bawls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dio blocks a head kick by Bawls.
Bawls fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dio throws a jab when Bawls was well out of range.
Auld Bawls is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bawls takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dio takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dio wants to clinch.
Bawls cracks a nice hook into Dio's ribs.
Auld Bawls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dio misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bawls closes the distance and clinches.
Dio is trying to break free.
A hook to the body from Dio.
Dio turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Bawls takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dio cracks Bawls with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bawls stops Dio from passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dio works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dio creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dio lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bawls tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Dio presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Bawls sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
John Dio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dio is taking a breather. Bawls says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dio wants to work for an arm triangle but Bawls is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dio content to control rather than advance.
Dio working over Bawls with some ground and pound. Bawls looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dio passes to full mount!
Dio trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dio lands a big shot there that rocks Bawls but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dio controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Dio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dio 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... John Dio!
Auld Bawls spoke after the fight, saying 'What happened? '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Amadeus Venturo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lafon Bornay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bornay has chosen House Boulevard - Set Me Free as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Amadeus Venturo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lafon Bornay!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Ben Hemmingworth and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Venturo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Amadeus Venturo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bornay avoids a punch combination nicely.
Venturo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Venturo misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venturo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Venturo misses with a lunging right hand
and Bornay counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bornay.
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.
Bornay stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Venturo throws a big shot that misses.
Bornay is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venturo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bornay counters with a takedown into side control.
Bornay has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A low kick from Venturo is predictable there
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bornay is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bornay decides to stand up.
Venturo throws a hook but Bornay blocks it.
Bornay feints the counter takedown.
Bornay moves away from the strike by Venturo.
And Bornay tries to counter it with a takedown but Venturo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Venturo throws a leg kick
and Bornay counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bornay.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bornay stands and steps away. Venturo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Venturo jabs at Bornay's body.
Venturo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bornay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bornay with the counter takedown but Venturo avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venturo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bornay changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Venturo throws an ugly left hook that misses
so Bornay counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bornay prevents Venturo from getting back to his feet.
Bornay stands up and waves to Venturo to follow him.
Venturo misses with a lunging right hand
so Bornay counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bornay gets to his feet. Venturo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bornay staying out of range there.
Bornay feints the counter takedown.
Venturo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bornay with the counter takedown but Venturo avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venturo looks to land a left hand but Bornay moved out of range nicely.
Venturo throws an overhand right that lands on Bornay's shoulder, as Bornay tries to avoid the shot.
Venturo throws a big shot that misses.
Venturo thows a leg kick but Bornay checks it
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Venturo has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bornay is on him like a limpet, forcing Venturo back against the cage.
Venturo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bornay.
Bornay keeps control of Venturo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Venturo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Venturo manages to break the clinch.
That kick from Venturo tenderised Bornay's leg. Bornay is trying to keep his angry face on.
Venturo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bornay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Bornay tries to counter it with a takedown but Venturo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A chopping leg kick lands by Venturo.
Venturo loads up on a big right hand but Bornay slips the punch.
Venturo throws a shot from downtown. Bornay moves away and avoids it.
Bornay feints the counter takedown.
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 Amadeus Venturo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bornay walks into a left hand.
Bornay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bornay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Venturo.
And Bornay tries to counter it with a takedown but Venturo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Venturo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bornay.
And Bornay tries to counter it with a takedown but Venturo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've been told by Venturo's head coaches at Zen Balance Monastery that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bornay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bornay with the counter takedown but Venturo avoids it easily.
Venturo lands with a good body shot.
Venturo throws a jab when Bornay was well out of range.
Bornay tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venturo tries to land a body kick
and Bornay counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Venturo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bornay on the ground.
Bornay stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Venturo throws a looping overhand right but Bornay ducks down to avoid it.
Bornay is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venturo throws a combination that misses
and Bornay counters with a takedown into side control.
Venturo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bornay has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bornay stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Venturo throws a poor cross that misses
and Bornay decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Venturo's guard.
Bornay gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Venturo throws a leg kick
and Bornay counters with a shoot takedown. Venturo fights it but they end up in 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!
Venturo is working an open guard so Bornay takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bornay slips under a jab from Venturo.
And Bornay tries to counter it with a takedown but Venturo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Venturo throws a leg kick
and Bornay counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bornay stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Venturo throws a head kick that misses
and Bornay counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Venturo!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bornay stands up.
Bornay defending well as Venturo loads up on a big left hand.
And Bornay tries to counter it with a takedown but Venturo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Venturo throws a leg kick
and Bornay counters with a single leg into guard. Venturo didn't expect that.
Bornay stands up from Venturo's guard - Bornay perhaps looking for a knockout.
Venturo throws a sloppy head kick
so Bornay counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Venturo is working an open guard so Bornay takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Amadeus Venturo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Venturo misses.
Venturo thows a leg kick but Bornay checks it
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bornay decides to return to a standing position.
Venturo throws a leg kick
and Bornay decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Venturo's guard.
Bornay stops Venturo from standing up.
Venturo is working an open guard so Bornay takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Venturo throws a lazy uppercut
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into side control. Venturo won't be happy with that.
Bornay decides to stand back up. Bornay steps back and let's Venturo get back to his feet.
Venturo misses with a looping right.
Bornay avoids the body shot from Venturo.
Venturo misses with a left hand
and Bornay decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Venturo's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bornay stands up and waves to Venturo to follow him.
Venturo scores with a hook.
Venturo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bornay counters with a single leg into guard. Venturo didn't expect that.
Bornay stands up and waves to Venturo to follow him.
Venturo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Bornay counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bornay gets to his feet - Venturo follows without any prompting.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bornay avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lafon Bornay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Bornay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Venturo.
Venturo scores with a nice head shot.
Bornay slips under a jab from Venturo.
A left and a right from Venturo both land. Nice combination.
Amadeus Venturo is winning the standup battle so far.
Bornay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Venturo.
Left hook, right uppercut from Venturo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venturo misses with a body shot.
Bornay drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Venturo defends it well.
Venturo misses with a leg kick
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into side control. Venturo won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bornay stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Venturo thows a leg kick but Bornay checks it
and Bornay decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Venturo's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venturo is working an open guard so Bornay takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Venturo misses with an uppercut.
Venturo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Venturo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bornay feints the counter takedown.
Venturo swings widly with a right hand
and Bornay counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bornay stands up out of the half guard.
Venturo misses with a right hand
and Bornay counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Venturo!
Bornay stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Venturo throws a body punch but Bornay moves out of range.
Bornay tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bornay tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Venturo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bornay counters with a takedown into side control.
Bornay stands up and beckons Venturo to his feet.
Venturo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bornay counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bornay gets to his feet - Venturo follows without any prompting.
Venturo misses with a right hand
and Bornay counters with a takedown into side control.
Bornay stands up and beckons Venturo to his feet.
Bornay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Venturo.
Venturo throws a combination that misses
and Bornay counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Venturo!
Bornay stands up and beckons Venturo to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venturo misses with a straight left.
Venturo misses with a combination
and Bornay counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bornay decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A jab from Venturo misses.
Bornay tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Venturo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bornay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bornay with the counter takedown but Venturo avoids it easily.
Venturo misses with a right hand
and Bornay counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bornay postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Venturo to stand up.
Venturo throws a leg kick
and Bornay counters with a single leg into guard. Venturo didn't expect that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bornay gets to his feet - Venturo follows without any prompting.
Venturo throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Venturo does no damage.
Venturo misses with an uppercut.
Bornay drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Venturo defends it well.
Venturo lands a lovely overhand right.
Venturo throws a hook to the side of Bornay's head but Bornay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Venturo misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Venturo misses with a telegraphed body shot
so Bornay counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bornay gets to his feet - Venturo follows without any prompting.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lafon Bornay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bornay 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 Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lafon Bornay!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul McCann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hundo Varga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul McCann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hundo Varga!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Topper Green and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Varga catches McCann with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Varga doesn't manage to clinch there - McCann circles away.
Varga needs to keep his hands up - McCann had a free shot at his head there.
McCann sends Varga crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McCann is motioning to the referee to let Varga up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Varga is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCann weaves into range and cracks Varga right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Varga goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! McCann is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul McCann!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Douche Canoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Douche Canoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Belfort!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ron Honeybunn and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canoe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Canoe lands a jab to the nose.
Canoe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Belfort's head.
Canoe scores with a decent looking hook.
Belfort is rocked!
Canoe lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Belfort head around and knocks him out cold! Canoe hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Douche Canoe!
A less than humble Douche Canoe misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marc Dutroux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marc Dutroux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Pearson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Ben Watson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dutroux missing with a left hand there. Pearson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dutroux scores with a hook.
Dutroux seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Pearson misses with a double jab.
Pearson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dutroux.
Dutroux throws a hook to the side of Pearson's head but Pearson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marc Dutroux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pearson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pearson tries to land a front kick but Dutroux steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pearson tries to close the distance and clinch but Dutroux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pearson moves away from the strike by Dutroux.
Pearson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dutroux missing with a left hand there. Pearson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pearson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pearson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dutroux throws out the jab.
Pearson lands a slapping body shot.
Dutroux misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pearson rushes Dutroux and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pearson tries to throw a body punch but Dutroux avoids it by throwing Pearson back against the cage.
Pearson lands a nice knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pearson.
Dutroux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dutroux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Dutroux misses.
Dutroux is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Pearson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dutroux misses with a lunging right hand
and Pearson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Dutroux really felt that one!
Pearson defending well as Dutroux loads up on a big left hand.
Jab, jab by Pearson - just one landing.
Dutroux throws a hook but Pearson blocks it.
Dutroux throws a hook to the side of Pearson's head but Pearson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pearson ducks under a wild hook from Dutroux.
Dutroux throws the left hand but Pearson avoids the punch easily.
Pearson misses with a straight left.
Dutroux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pearson.
Dutroux is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pearson sizes up Dutroux with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pearson defending well as Dutroux loads up on a big left hand.
Pearson closes the distance and clinches.
Pearson blocks a body shot from Dutroux.
Pearson blocking some punches.
Dutroux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pearson trying to land knees to the body.
Pearson throws a punch but it's blocked by Dutroux.
Pearson scores with a shot to the side of Dutroux's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pearson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dutroux's efforts to push away.
Pearson pushes Dutroux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dutroux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pearson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pearson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dutroux working aggressively here.
Dutroux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dutroux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dutroux working hard to break the clinch.
Pearson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dutroux breaks the clinch.
Good leg kick by Pearson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pearson throws a leg kick which misses Dutroux's front leg but catches the back leg as Dutroux tries to avoid it.
Dutroux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pearson.
Dutroux misses the shot to the body.
Pearson missing with a left hand there. Dutroux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pearson scores with a body shot.
Pearson ducks under a wild hook from Dutroux.
Dutroux throws an overhand right that lands on Pearson's shoulder, as Pearson tries to avoid the shot.
Pearson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dutroux.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A punch combination from Dutroux misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Pearson.
A telegraphed right hand from Dutroux misses the target.
Pearson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dutroux at a distance.
Pearson moves away from the strike by Dutroux.
A nice side step and Pearson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pearson blocks a jab.
Dutroux doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pearson looks to land a right hand but Dutroux moved out of range.
Pearson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dutroux's calf.
Pearson staying out of range there.
Pearson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dutroux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pearson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dutroux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Dutroux fails to land.
Pearson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dutroux is trying to break the clinch but Pearson has him pressed against the cage.
Pearson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dutroux.
Pearson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pearson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dutroux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pearson pushes off an throws an elbow but Dutroux leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pearson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pearson lands a body punch.
Pearson trying to land knees to the body.
Pearson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dutroux wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pearson struggles to land a body shot inside as Dutroux controls his hands.
Pearson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dutroux misses with a punch on the inside.
Dutroux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dutroux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dutroux tries to pull guard but Pearson holds him up against the cage and eventually Dutroux drops back down to his feet.
Pearson pushes Dutroux back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dutroux throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pearson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dutroux drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pearson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pearson scores with a jab. Dutroux acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Pearson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A punch combination from Pearson misses.
Sloppy strikes from Pearson. Those never looked like landing.
Dutroux throws a hook to the side of Pearson's head but Pearson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pearson defending well as Dutroux loads up on a big left hand.
Pearson tries to clinch but Dutroux moves out of range.
Dutroux misses with an uppercut. Pearson saw that one coming.
Pearson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pearson misses with a hook. Dutroux ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Dutroux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pearson lunges at Dutroux with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dutroux's hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pearson.
Dutroux throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pearson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dutroux thinking.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pearson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pearson can't find room to land a body shot as Dutroux controls the action.
Pearson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dutroux takes an elbow to the temple.
Dutroux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pearson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pearson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dutroux throws a big shot that misses.
Dutroux walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pearson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson slips under a jab from Dutroux.
Pearson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pearson throws a big shot that misses.
Pearson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pearson rushes Dutroux and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dutroux misses with some punches.
Pearson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dutroux seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pearson can turn it around.
Dutroux working aggressively here.
Pearson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pearson lands with a left to the head.
Dutroux lands a shoulder strike.
Pearson is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dutroux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pearson is still on wobbly legs! Can Dutroux finish him?
Dutroux lands a big right hand that drops Pearson! The killer instinct kicks in and Dutroux finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Dutroux!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marc Dutroux!
A less than humble Marc Dutroux misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Lobtov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Kicker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kicker has chosen Kiss Kicker 99 as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that James Kicker was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrey Lobtov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Kicker!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lobtov takes a swing at Kicker's ribcage but misses.
Kicker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lobtov to score with a decent uppercut.
Lobtov cracks Kicker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lobtov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kicker tries to avoid it but Lobtov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kicker to the ground. Kicker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lobtov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kicker slips under a jab from Lobtov.
Lobtov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lobtov misses with a hook.
Kicker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lobtov shoots for a takedown but Kicker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lobtov dodges the punch combination from Kicker.
Lobtov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kicker.
Kicker's coach down at Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kicker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobtov misses with a body punch
and Kicker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lobtov tries to pull guard but Kicker holds him up against the cage and eventually Lobtov drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Lobtov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kicker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kicker misses with a body punch.
Lobtov misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kicker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lobtov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kicker.
Lobtov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lobtov fails with the takedown.
Lobtov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lobtov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lobtov attempts a counter takedown but Kicker avoids it well and moves away.
Kicker tries to clinch there but Lobtov circles away.
Kicker shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lobtov eats them both and turns towards Kicker to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lobtov. Kicker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kicker is looking for the big counter here.
Lobtov lands a nice shot to the body.
Lobtov lands a nice hook to Kicker's body. Kicker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lobtov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lobtov is looking to wear down Kicker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lobtov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobtov connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kicker gets a takedown into half guard.
Lobtov actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lobtov won't allow Kicker to pass to mount.
Lobtov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lobtov looking for submissions off his back.
Lobtov looking for submissions off his back.
Lobtov trying to control here.
Kicker trying to control from half guard but Lobtov is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobtov is controlling Kicker's trapped leg to prevent Kicker from advancing to side control.
Kicker trying to control the action but Lobtov is working from the bottom.
Lobtov looking for submissions off his back.
Lobtov is staying active underneath Kicker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kicker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lobtov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lobtov is trying to control but can't.
Kicker wants to pass the guard but Lobtov is defending well.
Lobtov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kicker pulls his head out easily.
Kicker is trying to control. Lobtov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lobtov is pressing down on Kicker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kicker wants to control from the top but Lobtov keeps moving.
Kicker is sitting in close to Lobtov's body. Lobtov has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kicker is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kicker is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Lobtov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Andrey Lobtov!
Andrey Lobtov made sure to mention his sponsor, MayheM sportswear in his post fight interview.
In defeat, James Kicker stepped up to the mic, saying 'Looks like I *kicked* my habit of winning'.
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