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OFC 296: Bloom PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Brandon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edmund Dorrance Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon comes to the cage accompanied by Life Is Beautiful. Edmund Dorrance Jr will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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222 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
19 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Junior Brandon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Edmund Dorrance Jr!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandon tries to clinch there but Dorrance Jr circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Dorrance Jr. That snapped Brandon's head back.
It looks like Junior Brandon has been cut.
Dorrance Jr tries to score with a low kick but Brandon moves his leg out of the way.
Brandon 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.
Brandon trying to control but Dorrance Jr is working from the bottom.
Brandon looking to sit in guard and control but Dorrance Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorrance Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brandon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dorrance Jr is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Brandon holds on and takes a little breather.
Brandon looking for a sweep. Not yet Brandon, not yet.
Dorrance Jr advances to half guard.
Dorrance Jr is thwarting Brandon's attempts to control the position.
Brandon trying to get back to full guard but Dorrance Jr takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brandon is looking to improve his position but Dorrance Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Brandon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Brandon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dorrance Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brandon trying to control the position from guard on top but Dorrance Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandon tries to free his leg and advance position but Dorrance Jr is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dorrance Jr keeping moving, preventing Brandon from controlling successfully.
Dorrance Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Brandon trying to control the position from guard on top but Dorrance Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandon tries to free his leg and advance position but Dorrance Jr is retaining full guard.
Brandon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dorrance Jr managing to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brandon drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandon is stalling in the full guard.
Brandon throws a big elbow that misses.
Dorrance Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Brandon is proving a slippery customer.
Brandon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dorrance Jr has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Brandon has passed into side control.
Brandon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dorrance Jr keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Brandon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Junior Brandon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dorrance Jr tries to land a body kick
and Brandon counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dorrance Jr!
Brandon trying to control the position but Dorrance Jr is working away.
Brandon scoring with punches and elbows.
Brandon trying to control the position but Dorrance Jr is working away.
Brandon is really struggling to control Dorrance Jr but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Dorrance Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Brandon's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorrance Jr is not content to let Brandon control the position.
Dorrance Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brandon is looking to take a break and control but Dorrance Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Brandon stalls from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brandon is looking to take a break and control but Dorrance Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Brandon goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dorrance Jr has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Brandon but great work by Dorrance Jr.
Brandon is trying to control Dorrance Jr's posture but Dorrance Jr avoids it.
Brandon is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorrance Jr happy to just control the position for now.
Brandon tries to buck Dorrance Jr off but Dorrance Jr is having none of it.
Dorrance Jr is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Brandon will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dorrance Jr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
You can see the frustration on Brandon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brandon is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fighters circling - Dorrance Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dorrance Jr looks to land a right hand but Brandon moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Junior Brandon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Junior Brandon'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. This is the final round!
Dorrance Jr lands with a straight right. Brandon didn't see that one coming.
A clash of legs there as Brandon blocks the low kick.
Dorrance Jr leaves Brandon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brandon fails with the takedown
and Dorrance Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dorrance Jr misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandon tries to clinch
and Brandon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brandon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Dorrance Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Brandon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dorrance Jr throws a front kick aimed at Brandon's knee but Brandon avoids it well.
Junior Brandon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandon darts in looking for a takedown but Dorrance Jr gets double underhooks and turns Brandon into the cage.
Crunch! Dorrance Jr slams his shin into Brandon's torso.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brandon or perhaps it was just good defense by Dorrance Jr, which made it look bad.
Brandon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dorrance Jr defends it nicely.
Dorrance Jr throws out a counter right but Brandon avoids it with no problem.
Dorrance Jr scores with a nice body kick.
Edmund Dorrance Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorrance Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Brandon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brandon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dorrance Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slow jab from Dorrance Jr misses its intended target.
Brandon throws a big counter combination but Dorrance Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Brandon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dorrance Jr tries to buck Brandon off but Brandon is having none of it.
Brandon controls the position.
Dorrance Jr is trying to get back to half guard.
Brandon in side control, throwing shots but Dorrance Jr defends.
Brandon trying to control the action but Dorrance Jr is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Brandon tries to score with some ground and pound. Dorrance Jr controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dorrance Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Brandon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dorrance Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brandon working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brandon lands a few punches from side control.
Brandon scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dorrance Jr to see if he's OK.
Dorrance Jr is looking to reverse the position.
Brandon lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dorrance Jr down.
Dorrance Jr holds on to Brandon's head and controls the position momentarily.
Dorrance Jr is trying to get back to half guard.
Brandon remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Junior Brandon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brandon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dorrance Jr for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brandon trying to control the action but Dorrance Jr is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edmund Dorrance Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brandon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Brandon!
A relieved looking Junior Brandon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brendan Duff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reno Rawlings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duff's entrance music is Determined by Mudvayne. A fine choice. Rawlings has chosen Burned as his entrance music. 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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170 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brendan Duff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reno Rawlings!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Duff there.
Rawlings misses with a body kick.
Rawlings lands with a shot to the body.
Rawlings misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duff.
Duff attempts a counter takedown but Rawlings avoids it well and moves away.
Rawlings throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rawlings uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duff.
Duff misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Rawlings was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rawlings looks to land a right hand but Duff moved out of range.
Duff attempts a counter takedown but Rawlings avoids it well and moves away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rawlings has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Duff takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rawlings fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Duff to the ground. Rawlings is now in Duff's guard.
Duff working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rawlings.
Duff lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rawlings lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Duff keeping moving, preventing Rawlings from controlling successfully.
Rawlings works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rawlings not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duff tries to roll over but Rawlings keeps him under control.
Rawlings has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rawlings connects with a nice short shot to Duff's temple.
Duff manages to get to full guard.
Rawlings tries to free his leg and advance position but Duff is retaining full guard.
Duff throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rawlings looking to pass the guard.
Rawlings working some strikes from top position.
Duff trying to keep a closed guard but Rawlings is proving a slippery customer.
Duff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rawlings's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rawlings working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Duff is trying to control the position but Rawlings postures up.
Rawlings connects with a couple of short punches.
Rawlings content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Duff looking for a sweep. Not yet Duff, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rawlings passes Duff's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Duff trying to control but Rawlings postures up.
Rawlings lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rawlings slips a nice elbow through Duff's hands, connecting with Duff's forehead.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Duff tries to get to full guard but Rawlings has control of the leg.
Rawlings is taking a breather. Duff 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawlings uses his free foot to push down on Duff's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Duff.
Rawlings cracks Duff with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Duff is working to get back to half guard.
Duff gets back to half guard.
Rawlings slows the pace down in half guard.
Nice strikes from Rawlings there.
Duff wants to improve his position but Rawlings is controlling well.
Rawlings lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rawlings slips a nice elbow through Duff's hands, connecting with Duff's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rawlings scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Duff is looking to improve his position.
Rawlings is nestled in close to Duff, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rawlings winds up and cracks Duff with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rawlings works his way into full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duff is looking to get to half guard.
Rawlings landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rawlings cracks Duff with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rawlings postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Duff looks a forlorn figure.
Duff keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reno Rawlings dominated that round.
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.
Rawlings feints and as Duff raises his hands in defense, Rawlings changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Duff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rawlings makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Duff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Duff trying to keep a closed guard but Rawlings is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rawlings scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rawlings wants to control from the top but Duff keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rawlings makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Duff looking for a sweep. Not yet Duff, not yet.
Duff keeping moving, preventing Rawlings from controlling successfully.
Rawlings looking to pass the guard.
Rawlings lands a couple of digs.
Duff looking for a guillotine here but Rawlings defends easily.
Rawlings distracts Duff with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Reno Rawlings has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rawlings lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rawlings looking to pass the guard.
Rawlings lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rawlings trying to control the position from guard on top but Duff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rawlings stopping the sweep attempt from Duff.
Rawlings working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Duff's head.
Rawlings has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rawlings wants to control from the top but Duff keeps moving.
Duff wants to sweep but no luck.
Rawlings working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Duff's head.
Duff has his foot on Rawlings's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rawlings works his way back into a safe position though.
Rawlings lands a couple of digs.
Rawlings distracts Duff with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rawlings postures up and lands a big shot to Duff's brow.
Duff looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duff wants to sweep here but Rawlings controlling him for the moment.
Duff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rawlings defends it easily.
Rawlings lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rawlings is working Duff over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rawlings trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Duff manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rawlings manages to get himself to full guard.
Duff pushing down on Rawlings's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rawlings works his way to full guard. Good work.
Duff stopping the sweep attempt from Rawlings.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rawlings is on top in guard.
Rawlings passes Duff's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rawlings wants to take a breather but Duff is having none of it.
Rawlings landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Duff is trying to get back to full guard.
Rawlings is nestled in close to Duff, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rawlings takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rawlings with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rawlings lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rawlings is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rawlings wants to take a breather but Duff is having none of it.
Rawlings working over Duff with some ground and pound. Duff looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rawlings is nestled in close to Duff, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Duff tries to roll over but Rawlings keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reno Rawlings showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Duff throws a right and a left that Rawlings avoids nicely.
Duff misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Rawlings misses the target.
Rawlings wants to land a leg kick but Duff is out of range.
Duff drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rawlings sprawls and moves away.
Rawlings misses with an uppercut. Duff saw that one coming.
Rawlings waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duff.
Duff blocks a jab.
Duff half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rawlings misses with a looping left.
Rawlings throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rawlings darts in looking for a takedown but Duff gets double underhooks and turns Rawlings into the cage.
Duff thows a left - swing and a miss!
Duff looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rawlings scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawlings avoids the head kick by Duff.
Duff ducks under a wild hook from Rawlings.
Duff takes one to the side of the head.
Rawlings uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duff.
Duff throws a hook but Rawlings avoids it easily.
Reno Rawlings seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duff tests Rawlings's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duff steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rawlings.
Rawlings defending well as Duff loads up on a big left hand.
Duff missing with a left hand there. Rawlings was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rawlings goes for a double leg but Duff avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Duff continues to drive forward.
Rawlings looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rawlings looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rawlings looks to land a left hand but Duff moved out of range nicely.
Rawlings takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rawlings throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rawlings misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Duff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rawlings shoots in and drives through. Duff sprawls well.
Brendan Duff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reno Rawlings.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rawlings is defended easily by Duff.
A jab lands there for Duff.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duff swings for the body but Rawlings moves out of range.
Duff stuffs the takedown attempt from Rawlings. Rawlings gets slowly back to his feet.
Rawlings swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Duff.
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!
Rawlings misses with an uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big right from Duff misses.
Duff is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Duff throws a jab when Rawlings was well out of range.
Rawlings lands a leg kick that knocks Duff off balance momentarily.
Rawlings lands a jab to the head.
Duff darts in looking for a takedown but Rawlings gets double underhooks and turns Duff into the cage.
Rawlings tries to counter with a clinch but Duff shakes him off and moves away.
Duff with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rawlings to score with a decent uppercut.
Rawlings walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Duff scores with a nice strike.
Duff tries to sprawl but Rawlings drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rawlings not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duff is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rawlings's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rawlings's back!
Rawlings tries to roll but Duff sticks to his back.
Duff lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Rawlings tries to roll but Duff sticks to his back.
Duff looking to break Rawlings's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Rawlings remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Duff will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Duff gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
What can Rawlings do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Rawlings tries to break free.
Rawlings is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rawlings keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Duff's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Duff doesn't have the hooks in and Rawlings manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duff keeping moving, preventing Rawlings from controlling successfully.
Duff is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rawlings tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rawlings is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Duff scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rawlings trying to control here.
Rawlings is pressing down on Duff's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brendan Duff.
Well Rawlings 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reno Rawlings!
Reno Rawlings made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying '(super serious) I will continue to destroy all those that block my path to eternal glory. (brief pause) David your soul now belongs to Reno Rawlings. (laughs...) Master guide me to my next victim. (then disappears)'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Angelov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Dyrdek (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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178 lbs
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177 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Dangerous knees
Good gas tank |
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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
13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Peter Angelov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Dyrdek!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dyrdek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Angelov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dyrdek tries to clinch up.
Dyrdek fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Angelov, pushing him back against the cage.
Angelov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Angelov misses with a body punch.
Angelov tries a body shot but Dyrdek blocks it.
Angelov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dyrdek is stalling here.
Dyrdek lands a shoulder strike.
It looks like Peter Angelov has been cut.
Dyrdek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Angelov.
Dyrdek tries a body shot but Angelov blocks it.
Angelov struggles to land a body shot inside as Dyrdek controls his hands.
Dyrdek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Angelov misses with a punch to the body.
Dyrdek is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Angelov 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.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dyrdek takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyrdek tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Angelov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice body punch from Angelov - that landed with a thud.
Dyrdek blocks a body shot from Angelov.
Dyrdek takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dyrdek looks winded!
Dyrdek blocks a body shot from Angelov.
Angelov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dyrdek avoids it.
Angelov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Angelov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Angelov prevents a body shot from Dyrdek.
Angelov misses with a body punch.
Dyrdek stalling.
Nice body punch from Angelov - that landed with a thud.
Dyrdek blocks a body shot from Angelov.
Angelov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Angelov.
Dyrdek prevents a body shot from Angelov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angelov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Angelov as the two fighters clinch.
Dyrdek prevents a body shot from Angelov.
Dyrdek avoids a wild elbow strike from Angelov.
Angelov pushes Dyrdek back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Angelov tries to work over Dyrdek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dyrdek is pushing Angelov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Angelov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Angelov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Angelov pushes off an throws an elbow but Dyrdek leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Angelov tries to work over Dyrdek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Angelov tries to throw a body punch but Dyrdek avoids it by throwing Angelov back against the cage.
Angelov managing to block the knees to the body from Dyrdek.
Angelov struggles to land a body shot inside as Dyrdek controls his hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dyrdek prevents a body shot from Angelov.
Angelov can't find room to land a body shot as Dyrdek controls the action.
Dyrdek tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dyrdek stalling in the clinch but Angelov improves position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyrdek leaning against his opponent.
Dyrdek lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Angelov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Angelov tries to throw a body punch but Dyrdek avoids it by throwing Angelov back against the cage.
Dyrdek missing with knees to the body.
Angelov blocks an uppercut.
Dyrdek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Angelov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Angelov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dyrdek throws a knee to the head but misses.
Angelov lands an elbow inside that Dyrdek shrugs off.
It looks like Rob Dyrdek has been cut.
Angelov tries to throw a body punch but Dyrdek avoids it by throwing Angelov back against the cage.
Angelov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dyrdek's elbow.
Dyrdek tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Angelov avoids it.
Dyrdek misses with the head strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dyrdek trying to land knees to the body.
Dyrdek throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Angelov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dyrdek will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Angelov up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dyrdek tries a knee to the head but Angelov blocks it.
Angelov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Angelov can't find room to land a body shot as Dyrdek controls the action.
Angelov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Angelov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Angelov throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Angelov misses with an elbow strike.
Dyrdek prevents a body shot from Angelov.
Angelov misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Angelov.
Angelov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dyrdek's elbow.
Dyrdek managing to block the knees to the body from Angelov.
Dyrdek stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dyrdek is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Angelov misses with a punch to the body.
Angelov prevents a body shot from Dyrdek.
Stalling in the clinch from Dyrdek.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Angelov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dyrdek rushes Angelov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Angelov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Angelov tries to throw a body punch but Dyrdek avoids it by throwing Angelov back against the cage.
Dyrdek tries a knee to the head but Angelov blocks it.
Angelov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Angelov lands a hook that snaps the head of Dyrdek backwards.
Angelov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Angelov - that landed with a thud.
Dyrdek prevents a body shot from Angelov.
Dyrdek blocks a body shot from Angelov.
Angelov managing to block the knees to the body from Dyrdek.
Knees in the clinch landing for Angelov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angelov is working Dyrdek over against the cage.
Dyrdek pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dyrdek is breathing heavily.
Angelov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Angelov tries a body shot but Dyrdek blocks it.
Angelov tries to throw a body punch but Dyrdek avoids it by throwing Angelov back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyrdek dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Angelov misses with a body punch.
Dyrdek throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Angelov blocks it with crossed arms.
Dyrdek takes a knee to the side of the body.
Angelov throws an elbow that misses.
Dyrdek misses with the head strike.
Angelov lands a good knee to the midsection. Dyrdek won't want to take too many of those.
Angelov tries to throw a body punch but Dyrdek avoids it by throwing Angelov back against the cage.
Angelov tries a body shot but Dyrdek blocks it.
Dyrdek avoids a wild elbow strike from Angelov.
Dyrdek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dyrdek is trying to maintain a safe position but Angelov gets an underhook and turns Dyrdek into the cage.
Peter Angelov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dyrdek throws an elbow but misses.
Angelov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dyrdek is defending well for now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Angelov.
Angelov tries a body shot but Dyrdek blocks it.
Angelov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Angelov misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angelov misses with a punch to the body.
Angelov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Angelov tries to work over Dyrdek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Angelov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Angelov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dyrdek.
Angelov misses with a punch to the body.
Angelov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Angelov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Angelov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Angelov misses with an elbow strike.
Angelov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dyrdek's defenses.
Angelov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Angelov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Angelov tries to land knees in the clinch but Dyrdek avoids the damage to the body.
Angelov tries to work over Dyrdek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dyrdek stalling against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Angelov.
Angelov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyrdek prevents a body shot from Angelov.
Angelov struggles to land a body shot inside as Dyrdek controls his hands.
Dyrdek lands with a short shot to the head.
Dyrdek misses with a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Angelov.
Angelov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dyrdek can do to turn this around?
Angelov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dyrdek prevents a body shot from Angelov.
Dyrdek tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Angelov misses with a body punch.
Angelov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Angelov as the two fighters clinch.
Angelov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dyrdek looking to throw knees to the head but Angelov is blocking nicely.
Dyrdek blocks a body shot from Angelov.
Angelov misses with a body punch.
Angelov tries to throw a body punch but Dyrdek avoids it by throwing Angelov back against the cage.
Angelov can't find room to land a body shot as Dyrdek controls the action.
Angelov tries a body shot but Dyrdek blocks it.
Angelov misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dyrdek stalling in the clinch but Angelov improves position.
Angelov is working Dyrdek over against the cage.
Angelov can't find room to land a body shot as Dyrdek controls the action.
Angelov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Angelov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dyrdek's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Angelov tries to work over Dyrdek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Angelov misses with a body punch.
Angelov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dyrdek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Angelov digs a right hand into Dyrdek's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dyrdek's gas tank.
Angelov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Angelov misses with a body punch.
Dyrdek prevents a body shot from Angelov.
Angelov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dyrdek blocks a body shot from Angelov.
Dyrdek slowing the pace effectively.
Dyrdek blocks a body shot from Angelov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Angelov dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. This is the final round!
Angelov lands with a shot to the body.
Angelov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dyrdek takes an elbow to the forehead.
Angelov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dyrdek is defending well for now.
A right handed body shot lands from Dyrdek.
Angelov tries to throw a body punch but Dyrdek avoids it by throwing Angelov back against the cage.
Dyrdek controlling the action here for a moment.
Angelov lands an elbow inside.
That has opened up Rob Dyrdek's cut even more.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angelov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Angelov struggles to land a body shot inside as Dyrdek controls his hands.
Angelov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dyrdek lands with a right to the head.
Angelov misses with a body punch.
Angelov tries to work over Dyrdek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyrdek missing with knees to the body.
Dyrdek misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Angelov.
Dyrdek looking to throw knees to the head but Angelov is blocking nicely.
Angelov can't find room to land a body shot as Dyrdek controls the action.
Angelov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dyrdek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Angelov tries a body shot but Dyrdek blocks it.
Angelov lands a damaging elbow.
Dyrdek crunches a lovely knee into Angelov's ribcage.
Angelov digs a right hand into Dyrdek's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dyrdek's gas tank.
Angelov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Angelov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dyrdek prevents a body shot from Angelov.
Dyrdek blocks a body shot from Angelov.
Dyrdek on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dyrdek blocks a body shot from Angelov.
Dyrdek trying to land knees to the body.
Dyrdek crunches a lovely knee into Angelov's ribcage.
Nice body punch from Angelov - that landed with a thud.
Angelov tries to work over Dyrdek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angelov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dyrdek's defenses.
Angelov pushes Dyrdek back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dyrdek with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Angelov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Angelov missing with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Angelov lands a body punch.
Dyrdek avoiding damage as Angelov throws knees to the body.
Angelov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Angelov can't find room to land a body shot as Dyrdek controls the action.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Angelov obliges.
Dyrdek wants to stall.
Angelov lands a nice shot to the body.
Dyrdek'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.
Angelov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dyrdek is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyrdek is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Angelov is defending well for now.
The referee calls for Dyrdek to work.
Angelov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dyrdek misses with an elbow over the top.
Dyrdek avoids the elbow strike from Angelov, against the cage.
Dyrdek taking a breather.
Dyrdek lands with a short shot to the head.
Dyrdek trying to land knees to the body.
Angelov misses with a punch to the body.
Angelov misses with a body punch.
Angelov can't find room to land a body shot as Dyrdek controls the action.
Dyrdek prevents a body shot from Angelov.
Angelov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dyrdek with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dyrdek with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Angelov tries to throw a body punch but Dyrdek avoids it by throwing Angelov back against the cage.
Dyrdek connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angelov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Angelov struggles to land a body shot inside as Dyrdek controls his hands.
Dyrdek avoids the elbow strike from Angelov, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dyrdek.
Dyrdek is leaning against Angelov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dyrdek stalling in the clinch.
Dyrdek prevents a body shot from Angelov.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dyrdek - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A hook to the body from Angelov.
Dyrdek controlling the action here for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dyrdek is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Angelov tries a body shot but Dyrdek blocks it.
Rob Dyrdek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peter Angelov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dyrdek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Angelov backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Peter Angelov.
Well Angelov 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Angelov!
A victorious Peter Angelov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Buck Futter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvarez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Doom kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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30
145 lbs
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BJJ Red 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
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buck Futter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez lands the left hand.
Futter fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alvarez sprawls well initially but Futter persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Futter seems content to control.
Alvarez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Futter in particular looking to stall.
Futter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alvarez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alvarez gets back to full guard.
Alvarez manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Alvarez throws a leg kick which misses Futter's front leg but catches the back leg as Futter tries to avoid it.
Alvarez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Buck Futter has been cut.
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!
Alvarez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Alvarez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A head kick misses from Alvarez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Futter fails with the takedown.
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches.
Futter manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Alvarez trying to control but Futter is working from the bottom.
Alvarez stands up from Futter's guard - Alvarez perhaps looking for a knockout.
Alvarez misses with a series of wild punches.
Michael Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez throws a body punch but Futter moves out of range.
Futter dodges the punch combination from Alvarez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Futter thuds a left hand into Alvarez's body.
Alvarez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
so Futter counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Alvarez is trying to keep Futter in close.
Futter slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Alvarez wants to get back to his feet but Futter is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Futter seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Futter wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Futter forces his way into half guard.
Futter working the head and body with strikes.
Alvarez wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez wants to get back to his feet.
Alvarez won't allow Futter to pass to mount.
Alvarez taking some punishment here, with Futter in his half guard.
Futter sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Futter there.
Alvarez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Futter is working away from the top position though.
Futter trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez trying to hold on to Futter's head to control him but Futter postures up.
Alvarez wants to get back to his feet.
Futter scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Futter sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Futter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez is defending against the submission attempts here by Futter.
Alvarez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Alvarez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Buck Futter's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Alvarez is looking to slow Futter down with leg kicks.
Futter darts in and clinches Alvarez up against the cage.
Futter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Futter avoids the elbow strike from Alvarez, against the cage.
Alvarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Futter jumps into guard, dragging Alvarez to the mat.
Futter working for a triangle but Alvarez defends it easily.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Futter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Futter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alvarez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Futter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Futter keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez wanted to stand there but Futter had control of the position.
Futter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Futter keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Futter is looking for a triangle but Alvarez pushes his legs off easily.
Futter trying to keep a closed guard but Alvarez is proving a slippery customer.
Alvarez gets to his feet - Futter follows without any prompting.
Futter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alvarez.
Futter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alvarez is looking to clinch.
Futter attempts a counter takedown but Alvarez avoids it well and moves away.
Alvarez tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Futter keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Michael Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez thows a leg kick but Futter checks it
and Futter counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Alvarez!
Futter wants to control but Alvarez is keeping him busy.
Alvarez is trying to improve his position.
Alvarez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Futter slows the pace down in half guard.
Alvarez is looking to improve his position.
Futter is trying to work for a kimura but Alvarez is defending well.
Alvarez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Futter is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Futter stops Alvarez from getting back to his feet.
Alvarez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Futter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Futter advances position into side control!
Alvarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alvarez wants to control but Futter postures up.
Futter trying to control the position but Alvarez is working away.
Alvarez can't do much from the bottom here.
Alvarez is not content to let Futter control the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Futter controls the position.
Alvarez prevents Futter from moving into mount.
Futter trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Futter remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Alvarez is trying to get back to his feet.
Futter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alvarez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Futter working the head with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez wants to get back to his feet.
Futter in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Alvarez is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Buck Futter!
A very excited looking Buck Futter made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Michael Alvarez stepped up to the mic, saying 'I admit defeat. He did a good job.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Justus Sheehan Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Fadzaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sheehan Jr might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Keep Ridin'. On his way into the cage it seems that Justus Sheehan Jr has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Justus Sheehan Jr seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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145 lbs
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28
155 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
36 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justus Sheehan Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Alan Fadzaev!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fadzaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sheehan Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Fadzaev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fadzaev dodges the punch combination from Sheehan Jr.
Fadzaev throws out a counter right but Sheehan Jr avoids it with no problem.
Alan Fadzaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fadzaev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sheehan Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fadzaev.
Sheehan Jr throws a jab when Fadzaev was well out of range.
Fadzaev misses with an uppercut. Sheehan Jr saw that one coming.
Sheehan Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fadzaev throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Sheehan Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fadzaev avoids the head kick by Sheehan Jr.
Sheehan Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fadzaev.
Sheehan Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fadzaev doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fadzaev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sheehan Jr moves forwards but Fadzaev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sheehan Jr misses with an uppercut
and Fadzaev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Fadzaev misses.
Sheehan Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sheehan Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sheehan Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fadzaev makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sheehan Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sheehan Jr has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Justus Sheehan Jr has been cut.
Fadzaev connects with a leg kick. Sheehan Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fadzaev has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fadzaev gets a clinch.
Fadzaev connects with a knee to the head.
Fadzaev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fadzaev taking a breather.
Sheehan Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sheehan Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fadzaev counters with a straight right hand.
Fadzaev lands a nice looking body shot.
Sheehan Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fadzaev on the side of the head.
Fadzaev slips a jab and a cross from Sheehan Jr.
Sheehan Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sheehan Jr misses with a head kick.
Sheehan Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fadzaev throws a leg kick but Sheehan Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fadzaev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sheehan Jr throws a low kick, looking for Fadzaev's leg but Fadzaev calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sheehan Jr scores with a leg kick.
Sheehan Jr slips a jab and a cross from Fadzaev.
Fadzaev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fadzaev lands a jab to the nose.
Fadzaev takes a swing at Sheehan Jr's ribcage but misses.
Sheehan Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fadzaev.
Fadzaev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sheehan Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fadzaev connects with a jab.
Sheehan Jr connects with a jab.
Fadzaev misses with a wild combination.
Sheehan Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fadzaev misses with a hook. Sheehan Jr ducked under it nicely.
Sheehan Jr is looking to counter punch.
Sheehan Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fadzaev throws the left hand but Sheehan Jr avoids the punch easily.
Sheehan Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fadzaev.
A little feinted left hand from Sheehan Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sheehan Jr lands a jab.
Fadzaev scores with a hook to the body. Sheehan Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sheehan Jr avoids the body shot from Fadzaev.
An attempted straight right counter from Sheehan Jr misses the target.
Sheehan Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fadzaev throws a shot to the body.
Fadzaev connects with a leg kick. Sheehan Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sheehan Jr tries to bum rush Fadzaev with a series of wild strikes but Fadzaev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Fadzaev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justus Sheehan Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sheehan Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fadzaev. Fadzaev obviously looking to wear him down.
Sheehan Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fadzaev takes a swing at Sheehan Jr's ribcage but misses.
Fadzaev misses with a leg kick
and Sheehan Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fadzaev misses with a wild body shot.
Sheehan Jr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fadzaev throws a right and a left that Sheehan Jr avoids nicely.
Fadzaev misses with a lunging right hand
and Sheehan Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sheehan Jr scores with a one two! Fadzaev had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fadzaev is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Left hook, right uppercut from Sheehan Jr.
Fadzaev is still on wobbly legs! Can Sheehan Jr finish him?
Sheehan Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice shot by Fadzaev.
Fadzaev throws a lazy uppercut
and Sheehan Jr counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Fadzaev! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justus Sheehan Jr!
In his post fight interview, Justus Sheehan Jr started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Childish Gambino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Fagaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gambino's entrance music is RAW (backwards). A fine choice. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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41
166 lbs
36 - 21 - 0 |
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27
168 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
36 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Childish Gambino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Fagaro!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fagaro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gambino sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fagaro somewhat.
A little feinted left hand from Gambino on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gambino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fagaro.
Fagaro has managed to clinch.
Fagaro will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gambino up against the cage.
Fagaro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gambino looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fagaro throws a hook but Gambino blocks it.
Gambino leaves Fagaro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And Gambino counters with a quick kick to the body but Fagaro blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fagaro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fagaro moves into range and clinches up with Gambino.
Gambino blocks a body shot from Fagaro.
Fagaro has a couple of punches blocked by Gambino.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fagaro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fagaro moves into range and clinches up with Gambino.
Gambino breaks the clinch.
Fagaro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gambino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gambino appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fagaro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gambino tries to avoid it but Fagaro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gambino to the ground. Gambino escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Childish Gambino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Fagaro.
Fagaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fagaro misses with a looping left.
Gambino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fagaro circles away quickly and effectively.
Fagaro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gambino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gambino swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fagaro scores with a decent looking hook.
Fagaro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gambino counters with a left to the body.
Fagaro tries to clinch
and Gambino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fagaro tries to clinch
and Gambino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Fagaro throws an overhand right that lands on Gambino's shoulder, as Gambino tries to avoid the shot.
Childish Gambino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambino punishes Fagaro's body with a nice straight punch.
Fagaro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gambino keeps the fight on the outside.
Gambino's corner calls for a 1-2. Gambino obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fagaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gambino.
Don Fagaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fagaro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gambino swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Fagaro to counter with a crisp jab.
Gambino throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fagaro tries to clinch up but Gambino circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fagaro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fagaro closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gambino counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fagaro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gambino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fagaro clinches up against the cage.
Fagaro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fagaro misses with a looping right.
Fagaro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gambino to score with a decent uppercut.
Fagaro clinches up against the cage.
Gambino wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fagaro has him pressed against the cage.
Gambino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fagaro shoots in but Gambino avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fagaro wants to clinch up but Gambino keeps it at a distance.
Fagaro takes a swing at Gambino's ribcage but misses.
Fagaro darts in and clinches Gambino up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambino wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fagaro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fagaro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gambino, pushing him back against the cage.
Fagaro prevents Gambino from breaking the clinch.
Fagaro breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fagaro misses with a jab to the body
and Gambino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fagaro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gambino, pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fagaro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fagaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Gambino controls his hands.
Gambino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fagaro tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gambino counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fagaro doesn't manage to clinch there - Gambino circles away.
Gambino will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Don Fagaro will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gambino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice shot lands for Fagaro.
Fagaro shoots and misses
and Gambino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fagaro misses with a hook. Gambino ducked under it nicely.
Fagaro fails with the takedown
and Gambino counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fagaro misses with a double jab.
Fagaro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fagaro prevents Gambino from breaking the clinch.
Gambino is trying to push Fagaro away but Fagaro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fagaro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fagaro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gambino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Childish Gambino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Fagaro.
Gambino misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Gambino. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fagaro! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fagaro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gambino is looking to counter punch.
Gambino walks into a jab.
Fagaro avoids the body shot from Gambino.
Gambino swinging wildly here.
Fagaro moves into the clinch.
Gambino has had enough of the clinch but Fagaro keeps him there for the moment.
Fagaro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fagaro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gambino blocks a body shot from Fagaro.
Gambino is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gambino breaks the clinch.
Fagaro lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fagaro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gambino.
Fagaro moves in looking to clinch but Gambino pushes him off.
Fagaro tries to clinch
and Gambino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gambino ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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!
Gambino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gambino throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fagaro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fagaro clinches up against the cage.
Gambino wants to break free but Fagaro has control.
Gambino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gambino lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fagaro is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Gambino! Fagaro is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Childish Gambino!
Childish Gambino 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Grimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hone Huia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huia has chosen Poi E - Patea Maori Club as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
195 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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37
202 lbs
19 - 14 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian Grimes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hone Huia!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Grimes.
Huia throws an off balance right hand
and Grimes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Grimes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Grimes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Huia.
Grimes thinks about countering with a body kick.
Huia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Grimes tries to clinch there but Huia circles away.
Jab, jab by Huia - just one landing.
Nice defenses there by Grimes.
Grimes throws a big counter combination but Huia scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Huia lands with a shot to the body.
Huia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Huia throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Grimes tumbling to the canvas!
Grimes is rocked!
It looks like Brian Grimes has been cut.
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!
Huia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oh Grimes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grimes keeping moving, preventing Huia from controlling successfully.
Grimes seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Grimes's guard.
Huia trying to mount his opponent but Grimes defends it.
Huia is trying to control. Grimes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grimes is just riding it out for now. Huia eventually gives up the hold.
Huia wants to free his trapped foot but Grimes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Huia passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Grimes!
Grimes has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Huia's lack of action.
Huia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Huia is working for a kimura but Grimes is defending it quite comfortably.
Huia keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huia is trying to control. Grimes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Grimes manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Grimes throws a nice looking combination but Huia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grimes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Huia misses the body punch
and Grimes counters with a right hand to the body.
Grimes looks to land a combination. Huia sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Grimes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Huia tries to counter it with a takedown but Grimes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Huia throws a body shot but no joy.
Grimes is looking for a counter combo.
We've been informed that Huia has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A big left from Huia misses.
Grimes takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grimes counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been told by Grimes's head coaches at MM eh Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Huia has his takedown stuffed
and Grimes counters with a three punch combo that has Huia backing up. Huia nods at Grimes to acknowledge the strikes.
A head kick misses from Grimes.
Huia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grimes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Huia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grimes is looking for a counter combo.
Huia misses with an uppercut. Grimes saw that one coming.
Huia throws a looping overhand right but Grimes ducks down to avoid it.
Grimes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Grimes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Huia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grimes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Huia drops his shoulder and cracks Grimes with a huge uppercut! Grimes goes down! Can Huia finish him?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hone Huia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Grimes's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Huia drops Grimes with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Grimes! Huia dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hone Huia!
An out of breath and clearly excited Hone Huia thanked Amped Performance for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derp Wyatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wyatt kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tones on Tail - Go!. Black has chosen La Internacional as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Matt Black has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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27
280 lbs
18 - 11 - 0 |
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30
275 lbs
18 - 5 - 1 |
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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
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derp Wyatt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Black!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black dives in for a single leg takedown but Wyatt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Black has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wyatt is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wyatt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Black.
Black fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wyatt manages to avoid it.
Wyatt misses with a looping right.
Wyatt throws a body shot but no joy.
Black tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wyatt defends well and Black ends up having to push Wyatt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Matt Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wyatt counters with a nice body shot.
Wyatt throws out a loose jab but Black uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Black on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wyatt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've been told by Wyatt's head coaches at soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black misses with the combination.
Wyatt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Black throws out the jab.
Black walks into a straight right hand from Wyatt.
It looks like Matt Black has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Derp Wyatt has been cut.
Black scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wyatt doesn't seem bothered though.
Wyatt lands with a good body shot.
Black keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wyatt.
Black avoids the body shot from Wyatt.
Wyatt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Black connects with a body shot.
Black digs a good body shot into Wyatt's ribs.
Black misses with a straight left.
Wyatt throws a right hand that misses
and Black counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt misses with a body shot.
Wyatt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Black is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wyatt rather than just go for the knockout.
Black throws out a loose jab but Wyatt uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Black is defended easily by Wyatt.
Derp Wyatt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Black.
Wyatt walks into a straight right hand from Black.
Black swings widly with a right hand
and Wyatt counters with a stiff right hand.
Wyatt lands with a hook. Black tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt jabs at Black's body.
Wyatt throws a body shot but no joy.
Black is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wyatt cracks Black with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That has opened up Matt Black's cut even more.
Wyatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Black is just out of range.
Black throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wyatt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good standup being displayed there by Black as he connects with a hook.
Wyatt misses with a body shot.
Wyatt throws the left hand but Black avoids the punch easily.
Black looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Black looks for a takedown but Wyatt sprawls well.
Wyatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Black is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Black gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wyatt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Black rushes Wyatt and presses him up 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!
Black jumps guard but Wyatt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Black tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wyatt's elbow.
Black jumps guard but Wyatt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wyatt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Black clobbers Wyatt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Black rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wyatt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wyatt throws a body punch but Black moves out of range.
Wyatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Black lands with a straight right. Wyatt didn't see that one coming.
Black smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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 Derp Wyatt will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Wyatt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wyatt ducks under a wild hook from Black.
Wyatt is looking to counter punch.
Black just misses with a punch to the body.
Wyatt fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Black to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Black looks to clinch but Wyatt throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Black taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Derp Wyatt!
An out of breath Derp Wyatt 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Fahad Al Qarni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrik Vasilev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Qarni kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hells Bells. Vasilev has chosen Mr. Probz - Waves (Robin Schulz Remix Radio Edit) as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 17 - 2, fighting out of New York, Fahad Al Qarni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adrik Vasilev!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Qarni looks to land a right hand but Vasilev moved out of range.
Al Qarni looks to throw the jab but Vasilev is out of range.
Al Qarni misses with an uppercut. Vasilev saw that one coming.
Vasilev moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vasilev throws an elbow but misses.
Vasilev prevents a body shot from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al Qarni swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasilev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Qarni scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni misses with a punch to the body.
Al Qarni struggles to land a body shot inside as Vasilev controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Al Qarni avoids it.
Al Qarni takes a knee right on the jaw!
Al Qarni avoiding damage as Vasilev throws knees to the body.
Al Qarni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vasilev lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni struggles to land a body shot inside as Vasilev controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Qarni lands a body punch in the clinch.
Al Qarni swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasilev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vasilev scores a nice knee to the body.
Al Qarni throws a punch but it's blocked by Vasilev.
Al Qarni lands with a left to the head.
Al Qarni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasilev's elbow.
Vasilev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Al Qarni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Al Qarni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vasilev blocking some punches.
Vasilev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vasilev blocks a body shot from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni lands a body shot.
Al Qarni swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasilev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vasilev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Al Qarni can't get the takedown.
Al Qarni is trying to break the clinch but Vasilev has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Vasilev.
Al Qarni is breathing heavily.
Vasilev blocking some punches.
Vasilev leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vasilev pushes Al Qarni back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vasilev taking a breather.
Al Qarni misses with a punch to the body.
Al Qarni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Al Qarni.
Vasilev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Al Qarni has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vasilev's coach down at Elite Strikers was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vasilev's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Al Qarni goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vasilev prevents it.
Vasilev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vasilev breaks the clinch.
Vasilev jabs Al Qarni to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Al Qarni throws a looping overhand right but Vasilev ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni throws a nice head kick!
Al Qarni just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Qarni misses with a body shot.
Vasilev flicks out a counter leg kick but Al Qarni steps away.
Vasilev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vasilev lands a lovely overhand right.
Al Qarni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Qarni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vasilev delivers a nice body kick.
Vasilev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Al Qarni swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Al Qarni looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vasilev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Al Qarni at a distance.
Vasilev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Al Qarni will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Al Qarni swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vasilev counters with a right hand to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Al Qarni scores with a four punch combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vasilev moves into the clinch.
Al Qarni tries to throw a body punch but Vasilev avoids it by throwing Al Qarni back against the cage.
Vasilev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Al Qarni avoids the body shot from Vasilev.
Al Qarni appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vasilev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vasilev tries to land a front kick but Al Qarni steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Al Qarni throws a hook but Vasilev blocks it.
Al Qarni walks into a straight right hand from Vasilev.
Vasilev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Al Qarni lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Al Qarni there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vasilev connects with a leg kick. Al Qarni looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vasilev clobbers Al Qarni with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Al Qarni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Qarni is looking to wear down Vasilev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vasilev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Qarni misses with a straight right.
Vasilev tries to counter with a clinch but Al Qarni shakes him off and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adrik Vasilev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Al Qarni throws a lazy head kick
and Vasilev counters with an outside leg kick.
Vasilev takes one to the side of the head.
Vasilev works Al Qarni's body with a nice hook.
Fahad Al Qarni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasilev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al Qarni.
Vasilev blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Al Qarni misses the target.
Vasilev staying out of range there.
Vasilev slips under a jab.
Al Qarni scores with a push kick.
Al Qarni walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vasilev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Al Qarni checks the leg kick nicely there.
Adrik Vasilev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Qarni changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vasilev tries to avoid it but Al Qarni manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vasilev to the ground. Vasilev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Al Qarni misses with a straight left.
Vasilev cracks Al Qarni with a right hand to the side of the head.
Al Qarni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vasilev throws out the jab.
Vasilev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Qarni wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Al Qarni does it's job there.
Al Qarni tries to move into range but Vasilev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Al Qarni steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vasilev. That one must have hurt.
Vasilev with a hook.
Al Qarni takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Qarni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vasilev moves away.
A nice side step and Vasilev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Al Qarni lands a head shot.
Vasilev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Al Qarni.
It seemed like Vasilev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Vasilev.
Al Qarni misses with a low kick.
Al Qarni fails with the takedown.
A slow jab from Al Qarni misses its intended target.
Al Qarni sets himself, and Vasilev steps forward looking for the clinch! Al Qarni avoids it this time.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vasilev takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vasilev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Al Qarni's head.
Al Qarni doesn't manage to clinch there - Vasilev circles away.
Al Qarni throws a body punch but Vasilev moves out of range.
Vasilev steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vasilev checks it well.
Vasilev slips a straight right by Al Qarni.
Vasilev throws a leg kick which misses Al Qarni's front leg but catches the back leg as Al Qarni tries to avoid it.
Al Qarni looks to score with a jab to the body but Vasilev is just out of range.
Al Qarni swings for the body but Vasilev moves out of range.
Vasilev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vasilev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vasilev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vasilev scores with a jab to the body.
Vasilev feints and then cracks Al Qarni's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Al Qarni down.
Vasilev connects with a single shot there.
Al Qarni fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vasilev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni throws a front kick aimed at Vasilev's knee but Vasilev avoids it well.
Al Qarni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vasilev manages to avoid it.
Al Qarni misses the shot to the body.
Al Qarni throws a looping overhand right but Vasilev ducks down to avoid it.
Al Qarni swings for the body but Vasilev moves out of range.
Vasilev slips under a jab from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni connects with a high kick.
Vasilev moves into range and clinches up with Al Qarni.
Al Qarni has a couple of punches blocked by Vasilev.
Vasilev lands a left hand.
A short right from Vasilev.
Vasilev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Al Qarni avoids it.
Al Qarni goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Al Qarni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Al Qarni misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasilev blocks an uppercut.
Al Qarni tries to work over Vasilev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasilev lands an uppercut.
Vasilev blocks a body shot from Al Qarni.
Vasilev just leaning against Al Qarni, taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Vasilev.
Vasilev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Al Qarni misses with the head strike.
Vasilev unloads a knee to the mid-section. Al Qarni lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vasilev tries to land a knee to the head but Al Qarni blocks with his arms.
Vasilev misses with a knee strike.
Al Qarni scores with a shot to the side of Vasilev's head.
Vasilev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vasilev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Al Qarni looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vasilev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Vasilev.
Al Qarni cracks Vasilev with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adrik Vasilev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Vasilev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Al Qarni's sensitive parts.
Al Qarni has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vasilev.
Al Qarni moves out of range as Vasilev throws a body kick.
Vasilev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vasilev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Al Qarni throws out the jab.
Al Qarni throws out a leg kick but Vasilev moves out of range and Al Qarni only half commits.
Vasilev is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Al Qarni is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Al Qarni misses with an uppercut
enabling Vasilev to counter with a crisp jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Vasilev scores with a four punch combination!
Al Qarni tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Al Qarni wants to clinch up but Vasilev keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Qarni moves out of range of the body kick.
Vasilev misses with a looping right.
Al Qarni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vasilev moves away.
Vasilev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Al Qarni on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vasilev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasilev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Al Qarni takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vasilev scores with a jab. Al Qarni acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vasilev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Al Qarni jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vasilev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Al Qarni.
Vasilev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vasilev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Al Qarni.
Vasilev tries a quick counter leg kick but Al Qarni is wise to it.
Vasilev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Qarni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Al Qarni just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Qarni tries to land a front kick but Vasilev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vasilev throws a fast counter high kick but Al Qarni manages to duck under it in time.
Vasilev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Adrik Vasilev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Al Qarni takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vasilev misses with a series of wild punches.
Fahad Al Qarni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni throws a sloppy body shot
and Vasilev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vasilev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Al Qarni on the side of the head.
Vasilev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Al Qarni connects with a body shot that sends Vasilev's belly button to the back.
Al Qarni swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vasilev throws a jab but it's blocked by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni moves into range and connects with a jab.
Al Qarni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vasilev follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Al Qarni misses with a hook. Vasilev ducked under it nicely.
Vasilev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Al Qarni throws the left hand but Vasilev avoids the punch easily.
Al Qarni tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vasilev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Qarni moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni throws a poor cross that misses
and Vasilev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Al Qarni fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vasilev on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Vasilev misses the target.
Vasilev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al Qarni's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vasilev under the eye.
Al Qarni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vasilev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Qarni misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Al Qarni throws a front kick aimed at Vasilev's knee but Vasilev avoids it well.
Al Qarni checks a leg kick.
Vasilev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Al Qarni chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vasilev can pounce on him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Al Qarni lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vasilev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vasilev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Al Qarni throws a right hand that misses
and Vasilev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vasilev is looking to slow Al Qarni down with leg kicks.
Adrik Vasilev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Vasilev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Qarni instigates a clinch.
Al Qarni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vasilev with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vasilev blocks a body shot from Al Qarni.
Vasilev tries to work over Al Qarni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Al Qarni lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vasilev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vasilev taking a breather.
Al Qarni has a couple of punches blocked by Vasilev.
Al Qarni working aggressively here.
Vasilev looking to throw knees to the head but Al Qarni is blocking nicely.
Al Qarni tries to throw a body punch but Vasilev avoids it by throwing Al Qarni back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adrik Vasilev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vasilev 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrik Vasilev!
Adrik Vasilev thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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FIGHT
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