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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Glass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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215 lbs
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182 cm
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212 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Very quick |
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BJJ White 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ronald Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bill Glass!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Glass.
Bill Glass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glass stuffs the takedown attempt from Washington. Washington gets slowly back to his feet.
Glass lands with a straight right. Washington didn't see that one coming.
Washington misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice jab there from Glass.
It looks like Ronald Washington has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington misses with a series of wild punches.
Glass closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Washington! Glass dives in looking to finish! Washington is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Glass!
After the big win, Bill Glass made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Quark's and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dominique Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Russel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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139 lbs
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135 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dominique Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Russel!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell gets the takedown into side control.
Russel manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bell's best efforts.
Bell is looking to take a break and control but Russel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bell trying to pass the guard but Russel defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russel trying to control here.
Russel is looking for a sweep. Bell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Russel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Russel is trying to control but can't.
Bell seems to be working for a kimura but Russel defends the submission attempt.
Bell is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russel trying to control from the bottom.
Russel wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Russel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Russel defends it well.
Bell frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bell looking for a guillotine from mount but Russel is having none of it.
Bell is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Russel can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Bell is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Russel has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Bell is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Russel has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bell goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Russel turns into him and now he's in Bell's guard.
Bell is trying to keep Russel in close.
Russel trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.
Russel preventing the sweep.
Russel cracks Bell with a solid left hand.
Russel passes into half guard.
Bell wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell is pressing down on Russel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Russel wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving.
Bell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Russel defends well.
Russel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Russel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've been informed that Russel has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Russel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Russel looking to pass the guard.
Bell is trying to control the position but Russel postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russel is fighting to break Bell's control of his arms but Bell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Russel from controlling successfully.
Bell working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bell is on top in guard.
Russel is trying to keep Bell in close.
Bell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Russel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Russel keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominique Bell dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Russel shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bell is looking to improve his position.
Russel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Russel.
Bell is refusing to be controlled, as Russel sits in half guard.
Russel wants to work for an arm triangle but Bell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russel wants to free his trapped foot but Bell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bell actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell is looking to improve his position.
Russel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Russel is working for a submission of some sort.
Bell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Russel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Russel's back!
Russel has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Bell.
Bell is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Russel is defending well though. Bell let's go of the attempt for now.
Russel showing good submission defense here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell is trying to stick to Russel's back but Russel is turning into Bell. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bell's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Russel.
Bell throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Russel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Russel looking to pass the guard.
Russel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bell 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.
Bell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Russel has picked Bell up and slammed him! Bell can't keep hold of the triangle and Russel manages to pass to side control!
Russel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bell keeps working.
Russel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bell manages to get back to half guard.
Bell looking for submissions off his back.
Russel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Russel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bell!
Russel working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russel 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.
Russel is breathing heavily.
Bell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bell is working hard here to advance position.
Bell tries to lock up and control but Russel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Russel working for a guillotine from mount but Bell is in no mood to give up.
Bell slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Russel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bell is trying to maintain the position but Russel is very close to passing his half guard.
Russel 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.
Russel seems to be working for a kimura but Bell defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Russel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Russel fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bell to the ground. Russel is now in Bell's guard.
Bell wants to sweep here but Russel controlling him for the moment.
Russel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Russel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Russel from controlling successfully.
Bell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Russel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bell looking for a guillotine here but Russel defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Russel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dominique Bell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bell is on top in guard.
Russel controlling the position.
Bell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Russel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell forces his way into half guard.
Russel trying to hold on to Bell's head to control him but Bell postures up.
Russel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Russel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Russel trying to control here.
Bell is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Russel!
Russel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bell throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russel tries to hold on but Bell postures up.
Russel gets back to half guard.
Russel wants to get back to full guard.
Bell passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bell tries to control but Russel wriggling away.
Russel defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bell.
Bell with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Russel has given up his back. Will we see Bell going for some submissions?
Bell controlling well, preventing Russel from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russel defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bell's arms.
Bell controlling well, preventing Russel from escaping the position.
Bell is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Russel defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Russel looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Russel is in a bad position with Bell working for a choke. Russel manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Russel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Russel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominique Bell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bell 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominique Bell!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Loseur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The One is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bobby Loseur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, The One!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loseur lands a jab to the nose.
One getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A left lands for Loseur.
Loseur lands a really nice looking cross but One seems unphased.
One throws the left hand but Loseur avoids the punch easily.
One throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Loseur slips a straight right by One.
Loseur scores with a jab.
Loseur throws a big shot that misses.
Loseur bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps One's head backwards.
One walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
One takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loseur looks to score with a jab to the body but One is just out of range.
One with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Loseur to score with a decent uppercut.
Loseur thuds his right hand into One's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
One takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Loseur with a nice cross.
Loseur works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Loseur lands a jab.
Loseur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Loseur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract One.
Donk. Loseur catches One right on the button with a cross.
Loseur is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loseur swings widly with a right hand
and One counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
One uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Loseur.
One lands with an uppercut that bounces Loseur off the cage and back into range.
Loseur is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Loseur misses with an uppercut. One saw that one coming.
Loseur defending well as One loads up on a big left hand.
Loseur misses with a lunging right hand
and One counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Loseur is breathing heavily.
One lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Loseur at a distance.
Loseur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by One.
One throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Loseur. One does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loseur loses concentration momentarily and One pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Loseur crashes face first to the mat, out cold! One finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). The One!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gennady Golovkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alberto Rossi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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154 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gennady Golovkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alberto Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rossi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Golovkin avoids it really well and circles away.
Golovkin throwing a counter right hand but Rossi manages to avoid it.
Golovkin throws a right hand that Rossi ducks under and follows up with a left that Rossi also avoids with ease.
Rossi darts in and clinches Golovkin up against the cage.
Rossi is leaning against Golovkin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Golovkin is trying to break the clinch but Rossi has him pressed against the cage.
Rossi can't get the takedown.
Rossi lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rossi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi wants a takedown.
Gennady Golovkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Rossi.
Golovkin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Golovkin looking to slow down the pace here.
Rossi's coach down at Aspire Acαdemy CT was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rossi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Golovkin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rossi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rossi receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Rossi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Golovkin backwards.
Rossi pushes Golovkin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rossi lands a shoulder strike.
Rossi controlling the action here for a moment.
Rossi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Golovkin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rossi connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rossi moves into the clinch.
Golovkin misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Rossi - that landed with a thud.
Rossi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rossi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rossi tries for a takedown but Golovkin manages to get underhooks.
Rossi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rossi looking for a takedown.
Rossi lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rossi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossi gets through Golovkin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rossi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A body shot lands from Rossi.
Golovkin is breathing heavily.
Golovkin being controlled against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Rossi as the two fighters clinch.
Rossi stalling the fight.
Rossi lands a shot to the body.
Rossi lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Rossi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rossi presses Golovkin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Rossi.
Rossi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rossi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rossi lands with a right to the head.
Rossi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rossi.
Rossi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Golovkin is defending well.
Good body shot from Rossi.
A body shot lands from Rossi.
Rossi is leaning against Golovkin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rossi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Golovkin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Rossi.
Rossi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Rossi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rossi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Golovkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rossi darts in and clinches Golovkin up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Rossi.
Rossi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Golovkin backwards.
Rossi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Golovkin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rossi lands with a left to the head.
Rossi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Golovkin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rossi effectively controlling the action here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rossi misses with a punch to the body.
Rossi pushes Golovkin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rossi gets through Golovkin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rossi lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rossi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Golovkin backwards.
Rossi wants a takedown.
Gennady Golovkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Rossi.
Rossi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rossi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rossi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Golovkin backwards.
Rossi lands a shot to the body.
Rossi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Golovkin up against the cage.
Rossi has Golovkin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Golovkin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rossi.
Rossi leaning against his opponent.
Rossi lands an uppercut.
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!
Rossi is working Golovkin over against the cage.
A short right from Rossi on the inside.
Rossi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rossi lands a body punch.
Rossi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rossi lands a body punch.
Rossi has Golovkin pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Rossi - that landed with a thud.
Rossi pushes Golovkin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossi is working for takedown but Golovkin is calmly controlling the position for now.
A right hand to the body from Rossi.
Rossi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rossi wants a takedown but no success here.
Rossi tries to work over Golovkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Golovkin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rossi is keeping busy.
Rossi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rossi tries to throw a body punch but Golovkin avoids it by throwing Rossi back against the cage.
Rossi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Golovkin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Rossi as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rossi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rossi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rossi is working for takedown but Golovkin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rossi avoiding damage.
Rossi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Golovkin being controlled against the cage.
Rossi lands a hook that snaps the head of Golovkin backwards.
Rossi lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Rossi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rossi digs a good hook to Golovkin's body.
Golovkin gets tackled into the cage by Rossi. Rossi maintains the clinch.
Rossi scores with a shoulder strike.
Golovkin blocks an uppercut.
Golovkin is trying to break the clinch but Rossi has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rossi.
Rossi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rossi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A right handed body shot lands from Rossi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi digs a right hand underneath Golovkin's ribcage. Golovkin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rossi leaning against his opponent.
Rossi has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Golovkin clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
I would not like to be Golovkin right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Golovkin just trying to survive but Rossi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Golovkin tries to roll but Rossi sticks to his back.
Rossi controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossi softening up his opponent with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rossi controls the action.
Gennady Golovkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rossi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alberto Rossi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rossi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 25:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alberto Rossi!
An out of breath Alberto Rossi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lesley Chow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danilo Gentili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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151 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lesley Chow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Danilo Gentili!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gentili feints and as Chow raises his hands in defense, Gentili changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gentili looking to pass the guard.
Gentili content to stall in guard here.
Gentili must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gentili trying to control the position from guard on top but Chow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chow lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Chow trying to control but Gentili is working from the bottom.
Gentili looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentili 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.
Gentili looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gentili has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chow drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chow jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gentili looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chow passes into side control.
Gentili looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chow lands some shots froms side control.
Chow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gentili keeps working.
Chow tries for a kimura but Gentili is defending well.
Chow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gentili is looking to reverse the position.
Gentili really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chow. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chow trying to control the position but Gentili is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chow has hold of Gentili's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Gentili seems comfortable defending it but Chow has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Gentili is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Gentili is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Chow couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lesley Chow!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zelg Galesic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edson Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zelg Galesic had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Counter fighter
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zelg Galesic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Edson Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galesic forces Ribeiro back against the cage and clinches.
Ribeiro pulls Galesic into guard.
Ribeiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ribeiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Galesic is aware though and is defending well.
Galesic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Galesic from controlling successfully.
Ribeiro controlling Galesic's posture.
Ribeiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Galesic trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galesic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ribeiro looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ribeiro holds on and takes a little breather.
Ribeiro trying to control the position.
Galesic trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ribeiro controls Galesic momentarily but Galesic frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ribeiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Galesic.
Galesic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ribeiro pinned against the cage. Ribeiro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Galesic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ribeiro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ribeiro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Galesic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ribeiro tries to score with a low kick but Galesic moves his leg out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galesic fails with the takedown
and Ribeiro counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zelg Galesic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galesic is working for takedown but Ribeiro is calmly controlling the position for now.
Galesic wants a takedown but no success here.
Ribeiro pulls guard successfully.
Galesic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ribeiro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Galesic has managed to get both his arms back between Ribeiro's legs - danger averted.
Ribeiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Galesic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ribeiro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Galesic has managed to get both his arms back between Ribeiro's legs - danger averted.
Galesic trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribeiro working a defensive guard here.
Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galesic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ribeiro working for a triangle but Galesic defends it easily.
Galesic trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Ribeiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Galesic is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Gizmo's Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's four 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.
Ribeiro is trying to control the position but Galesic postures up.
Galesic trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Ribeiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Galesic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Galesic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Galesic postures up.
Ribeiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Galesic trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribeiro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edson Ribeiro dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Galesic shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Edson Ribeiro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Galesic is just content to waste time from the top position. Ribeiro takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ribeiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ribeiro is looking for a triangle but Galesic pushes his legs off easily.
Ribeiro trying to control the position.
Galesic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Galesic from controlling successfully.
Ribeiro is trying to keep Galesic in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Galesic from controlling successfully.
Galesic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ribeiro has his feet on Galesic's thighs here. He's pushed Galesic off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Galesic screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edson Ribeiro!
In his post fight interview, Edson Ribeiro started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Grind Grind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henny Verhoeven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henny Verhoeven is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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140 lbs
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141 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Grind Grind!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Henny Verhoeven!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verhoeven ducks under a wild hook from Grind.
Grind Grind seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grind motions for Verhoeven to come forward. Grind throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Verhoeven takes one to the side of the head.
Grind tries to work over Verhoeven's front leg with a kick but Verhoeven checks it.
Verhoeven changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Grind shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Verhoeven eats them both and turns towards Grind to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Henny Verhoeven has been cut.
Verhoeven avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grind throws a head kick but Verhoeven moves out of range.
Grind misses with the combination.
Verhoeven takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Verhoeven staying out of range there.
Verhoeven feints the counter takedown.
Grind closes the distance and clinches.
We've been hearing reports that Grind has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Grind.
Grind breaks the clinch.
Grind throws a series of punches but Verhoeven avoids them all with ease.
Verhoeven tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Grind thows a leg kick but Verhoeven checks it
and Verhoeven counters with a shoot takedown. Grind fights it but they end up in guard.
Verhoeven is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Grind keeping moving, preventing Verhoeven from controlling successfully.
Grind keeping full guard, as Verhoeven tries to pass.
Grind looking to hit a scissor sweep but Verhoeven is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Verhoeven drops back looking for a leg! Grind is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grind manages to kick Verhoeven off! Verhoeven jumps back into Grind's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verhoeven won't allow Grind to get back to his feet.
Grind wants to sweep here but Verhoeven controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Verhoeven drops back looking for a leg! Grind is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grind manages to kick Verhoeven off! Verhoeven jumps back into Grind's guard.
Verhoeven trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Verhoeven trying to control the position from guard on top but Grind is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Verhoeven won't allow Grind to sweep him here.
Verhoeven trying to control the position from guard on top but Grind is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Verhoeven tries to free his leg and advance position but Grind is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verhoeven wants to control from the top but Grind keeps moving.
Grind manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Grind's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Verhoeven feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Verhoeven won't allow Grind to get back to his feet.
Grind keeping moving, preventing Verhoeven from controlling successfully.
Verhoeven slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Verhoeven is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Grind has escaped the position, nice work there.
Grind wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grind tries to improve position but can't.
Verhoeven looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Verhoeven is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Grind looks calm but he's in trouble here. Verhoeven gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Grind is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Verhoeven lets go of the hold and Grind can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Henny Verhoeven!
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