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RS 156 Sick With It PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Banks (ranked 5302 p4p, 463 weight class) and Tyson Powers (ranked 9096 p4p, 581 weight class). Banks kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is L.D Poppin. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Solid boxing
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Marshall Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyson Powers!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Powers misses
letting Banks counter with a right hand.
Powers misses with a left hand
and Powers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Powers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banks.
Banks throws a hook but Powers blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Powers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Banks throws a lazy right hand but Powers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Powers responds with a good body kick, but Banks manages to step out the way in time.
Banks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Powers counters with a straight right hand.
Powers fails in his attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Banks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Banks throws a big shot that misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Powers!
Powers slips a jab from Banks.
A jab from Banks misses.
Banks lands a jab.
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!
Banks loads up on a big right hand but Powers slips the punch.
Powers tries to clinch up but Banks circles away and keeps his distance.
Banks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Powers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marshall Banks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Powers.
Powers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banks was well out of range. Poor timing from Powers.
Powers scores with a head kick.
Powers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banks throws out the jab.
Banks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Powers.
Powers slips under a jab.
Powers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Powers defending well as Banks loads up on a big left hand.
Powers throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Powers ducks under a wild hook from Banks.
Powers is looking for the big counter here.
Marshall Banks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banks stuffs the takedown.
Banks misses with an uppercut
and Powers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Banks misses with a straight right.
Banks throws out a loose jab but Powers uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers misses with a wild combination.
Powers paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Powers fails with an attempt to clinch.
A good leg kick by Powers.
Powers thows a body kick. Banks tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Powers wants to clinch.
Banks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Powers slips a jab from Banks.
Powers looks for a takedown but Banks sprawls well.
Marshall Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Powers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks throws a shot from downtown. Powers moves away and avoids it.
Powers takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab from Banks finds it's way through Powers's defenses.
Banks throws an off balance right hand
and Powers makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Banks really felt that one!
Banks throws a right hand that Powers ducks under and follows up with a left that Powers also avoids with ease.
Banks moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Powers is rocked!
A big left from Banks misses.
Powers is still on wobbly legs! Can Banks finish him?
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Banks! Powers is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marshall Banks!
An intense looking Marshall Banks took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I knew i would KO this man, nobody can take those shots but hes just a step on my path to greatness. There's no time to celebrate just laugh and wait.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Redondo (ranked 5391 p4p, 619 weight class) and Emanuel Rodrigez (ranked 5559 p4p, 630 weight class). Kenny Redondo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kenny Redondo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emanuel Rodrigez!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigez misses the shot to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rodrigez.
I wouldn't like to be where Redondo is right now.
Redondo struggling a bit here.
Redondo tries to improve position but can't.
Rodrigez throws an elbow but Redondo slips to the side and avoids it well.
Redondo is trying to control Rodrigez's posture but Rodrigez avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redondo stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Redondo stops Rodrigez from passing to mount.
Redondo is trying to work for a sweep but Rodrigez has mounted him!
Redondo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redondo can't escape the position.
Rodrigez looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
BOOM! Rodrigez connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Redondo is looking to get to half guard.
Rodrigez avoids the attempt from Redondo to control.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rodrigez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Redondo is working to get back to half guard.
Redondo is squirming around, avoiding Rodrigez's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redondo tries to hold on but Rodrigez postures up.
Rodrigez looking to control but Redondo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rodrigez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Redondo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rodrigez avoids the attempt from Redondo to control.
Redondo is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodrigez wants to finish this one by submission but Redondo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rodrigez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigez scoring with strikes but Redondo is staying in there.
Redondo is looking to improve his position but Rodrigez isn't that keen on the idea.
Redondo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Redondo is not content to let Rodrigez control the position.
Rodrigez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Redondo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rodrigez is working away from the top position though.
Rodrigez is trying to control the action in half guard but Redondo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redondo is trying is best to control the position here.
Redondo actively working from the bottom here.
Rodrigez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Redondo is looking to control Rodrigez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Redondo avoid being mounted?
Redondo wants to improve his position but Rodrigez is controlling well.
Redondo gets full guard.
Rodrigez stopping the sweep attempt from Redondo.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Redondo is on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodrigez being controlled here, momentarily.
Redondo advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emanuel Rodrigez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rodrigez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rodrigez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Redondo sees it coming and defends easily.
Redondo wants to control but Rodrigez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rodrigez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Redondo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rodrigez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rodrigez's back!
Redondo looking to break Rodrigez's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Rodrigez remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Redondo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigez is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Redondo.
Redondo is hanging on to Rodrigez's back as he tries to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redondo is looking for the choke from the back position but Rodrigez is controlling his hands well.
Redondo has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Rodrigez is in real trouble here. Redondo gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Rodrigez is tapping out! Redondo wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kenny Redondo!
Our winner, Kenny Redondo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Emanuel Rodrigez spoke after the fight, saying 'PUTA!!!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Miller (ranked 3855 p4p, 480 weight class) and Theo Mitchell (ranked 24182 p4p, 801 weight class). Theo Mitchell is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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178 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Theo Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mitchell at a distance.
Miller lands with a right hand.
Miller thuds his right hand into Mitchell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mitchell takes a jab right on the kisser.
Miller 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.
Mitchell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miller manages to get himself to full guard.
Mitchell pushes down on Miller's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Miller's coaches at LOD: BAD BOY MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mitchell trying to pass the guard but Miller defending well.
Miller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mitchell on the ground.
Miller is controlling Mitchell's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mitchell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell is working for a submission of some sort.
Mitchell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Miller defends it well.
Miller tries to roll over but Mitchell keeps him under control.
Miller is trying to control but can't.
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.
Mitchell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Miller's head.
Mitchell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mitchell tries to pass to full mount but Miller defends it.
Miller controlling the position well.
Mitchell is trying to control. Miller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Mitchell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Miller sees it coming and defends easily.
Mitchell moves into full mount! Miller won't be happy about that!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is looking to improve his position but Mitchell isn't that keen on the idea.
Mitchell wants to control the pace but Miller is squirming around nicely.
Miller is trying to escape the mount.
Mitchell tries to control but Miller wriggling away.
Mitchell is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Mitchell extends the arm and Miller is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Theo Mitchell!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zarko Zidane (ranked 5065 p4p, 551 weight class) and Max Falco (ranked 4948 p4p, 543 weight class). Zidane's entrance music is Sharp Dressed Man. A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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201 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zarko Zidane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Falco!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zidane rushes Falco and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zidane turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Zidane manages to end up in side control.
Falco wants to control but Zidane postures up.
Falco avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Zidane.
Zidane throws a strike aimed at the side of Falco's head but Falco avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Falco gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Zidane is nestled in close to Falco, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Falco blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zidane.
The fighters are battling for position here. Falco manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zidane looking to sit in guard and control but Falco gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Zidane looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Zidane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Falco is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falco throwing strikes but missing.
Falco wants to control from the top but Zidane keeps moving.
Zidane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Falco on the ground.
Falco stopping the sweep attempt from Zidane.
Falco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zidane looking for a sweep. Not yet Zidane, not yet.
Zidane is working hard here to advance position.
Zidane working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falco postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zidane seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Zidane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Falco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Falco throwing strikes from guard but Zidane blocks nicely.
Falco trying to control the position from guard on top but Zidane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zidane wants to sweep but no luck.
Zidane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zidane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Falco jabs Zidane right on the nose. Zidane blinks but takes it well.
Zidane fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Falco sprawls well initially but Zidane persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Falco is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zidane's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zidane's back!
Zidane avoids the strikes from Falco.
Falco controlling well, preventing Zidane from escaping the position.
Zidane covering up well and avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falco gets his hands free as Zidane looks to control.
Falco misses with punches from the back.
Zidane is keeping busy.
Falco is landing with strikes. Zidane can't take much more of this.
Zidane staying busy and making it hard for Falco to control.
Zidane covering up well and avoiding damage.
Falco has the hooks in. Zidane is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Falco punches the canvas rather than the man.
Falco punches the canvas rather than the man.
Zidane tries to roll but Falco sticks to his back.
Falco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Good control from Falco.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Even with his hooks in, Falco manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Falco misses with a punch to the head.
Falco keeps control of the position as Zidane tries to break free.
Zidane covering up well under a series of strikes from Falco.
Falco throws strikes from the back but Zidane rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Zidane.
Falco trying to control the position from guard on top but Zidane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Falco drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Falco jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Max Falco will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Falco cracks Zidane with an open hand slap.
Falco darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Falco scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zidane shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Falco manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Falco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zidane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falco seems keen to control Zidane's posture.
Zidane with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
It looks like Max Falco has been cut.
Falco is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zidane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zidane throwing strikes but missing.
Falco throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Zidane working some strikes from top position.
Zidane throws a big right hand that misses.
Zidane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Falco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zidane working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Falco's head.
Zidane postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Falco throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Zidane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Falco controls Zidane momentarily but Zidane frees himself.
Falco looking for a sweep. Not yet Falco, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zidane preventing the sweep.
Zidane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Falco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zidane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Falco working for a triangle but Zidane defends it easily.
Falco looking to control.
Zidane is in close to Falco's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zidane lands a couple of digs.
Zidane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Falco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zidane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Falco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Falco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zidane scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zidane postures up in Falco's guard and throws a big left but Falco blocks it.
Falco looking for a guillotine here but Zidane defends easily.
Zidane scoring with some ground and pound.
Zidane won't allow Falco to sweep him here.
Zidane has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Falco lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Zidane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zarko Zidane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zidane keeping moving, preventing Falco from controlling successfully.
Falco is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Falco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Falco advances to half guard.
Zidane is trying to maintain the position but Falco is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zidane keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zidane moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zarko Zidane dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Max Falco's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Falco cracks Zidane with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Falco connects with a looping right hand.
Falco throws a jab but it's blocked by Zidane.
Falco throws out a powerful jab.
Falco throws a shot from downtown. Zidane moves away and avoids it.
Zidane gets a double leg takedown into Falco's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falco is trying to control the position but Zidane postures up.
Zidane works over Falco with some ground and pound from guard.
Falco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zidane.
Falco wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zidane trying to control the position from guard on top but Falco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zidane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Falco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Falco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zidane manages to get himself to full guard.
Zidane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zidane has control of Falco's left arm, preventing Falco from doing any damage.
Falco is looking to work some ground and pound but Zidane has wrist control.
Zidane lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Falco is trying to control the position but Zidane postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zidane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zidane wants to control from the top but Falco keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zidane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zidane is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That has opened up Max Falco's cut even more.
Falco lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Zidane wants to improve his position but instead Falco has moved into half guard.
Zidane blocking the ground and pound attempt from Falco.
Falco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zidane keeps working.
Zidane wants to improve his position but Falco is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falco thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Falco thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zidane's head.
Falco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zidane keeps working.
Zidane is trying to maintain the position but Falco is very close to passing his half guard.
Zidane keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Falco throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Falco wants to work for an arm triangle but Zidane is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Falco thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zidane avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Falco.
Falco trying to control from half guard but Zidane is working away.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Falco throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Falco misses with a wild body shot.
Zidane drives through and clinches with Falco against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zidane has picked Falco up - he's going for a ride! Zidane dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
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. Zidane connects with a nice short shot to Falco's temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Max Falco.
I think Falco has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Max Falco!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Radoslaw Tomaszewski (ranked 3555 p4p, 424 weight class) and Morgan Hed (ranked 9371 p4p, 709 weight class). Morgan Hed has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Radoslaw Tomaszewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Morgan Hed!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomaszewski throws the left hand but Hed avoids the punch easily.
Tomaszewski scores with a sloppy right hand. Hed should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hed is defended easily by Tomaszewski.
Tomaszewski misses the shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tomaszewski.
Tomaszewski takes a swing at Hed's ribcage but misses.
Hed wants to counter the offense by Tomaszewski and move into the clinch position.
Hed dives in for a single leg takedown but Tomaszewski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hed lands with a cross.
Tomaszewski stuffs the takedown attempt from Hed. Hed gets slowly back to his feet.
Radoslaw Tomaszewski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morgan Hed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hed loads up on a big right hand but Tomaszewski slips the punch.
Hed tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tomaszewski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hed somewhat.
As Hed looks to move away, Tomaszewski throws a big counter combo but Hed just gets out of the way.
Hed circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hed with a poor takedown
and Tomaszewski counters with a nice uppercut.
Radoslaw Tomaszewski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomaszewski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tomaszewski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hed.
Morgan Hed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hed misses with a body punch
and Tomaszewski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hed scores with a body shot.
Tomaszewski rushes Hed and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hed.
Hed stalling the fight.
Hed blocking some punches.
Hed blocks an uppercut.
Tomaszewski working aggressively here.
Hed lands a shot to the body.
Hed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tomaszewski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hed blocks an uppercut.
Hed managing to block the knees to the body from Tomaszewski.
Hed blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomaszewski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tomaszewski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hed avoids it.
Tomaszewski swings wildly with an uppercut but Hed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tomaszewski misses with a body punch.
Hed is working for takedown but Tomaszewski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tomaszewski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tomaszewski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Tomaszewski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tomaszewski 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 Hed has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hed and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And Hed tries to counter it with a takedown but Tomaszewski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hed takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tomaszewski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hed shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tomaszewski sprawls well. Tomaszewski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hed gets slowly back to his feet.
Hed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hed shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tomaszewski but Tomaszewski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Tomaszewski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tomaszewski throws a jab but it's blocked by Hed.
Hed gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tomaszewski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hed gets a double leg takedown into Tomaszewski's guard.
Tomaszewski keeping moving, preventing Hed from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Tomaszewski'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.
Tomaszewski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hed accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tomaszewski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tomaszewski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hed.
Tomaszewski keeping moving, preventing Hed from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomaszewski seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hed shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tomaszewski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tomaszewski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hed tries to free his leg and advance position but Tomaszewski is retaining full guard.
Tomaszewski wants to sweep here but Hed controlling him for the moment.
Tomaszewski pulls Hed in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hed loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Radoslaw Tomaszewski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hed tries a head kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tomaszewski.
Hed throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hed tries for a takedown but Tomaszewski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A left lands for Tomaszewski.
Tomaszewski scores with the left hand. Hed knows he should have avoided that one.
Hed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tomaszewski scores with a nice head shot.
Nice shot lands for Tomaszewski.
Tomaszewski throws a body shot but no joy.
Hed feints the counter takedown.
Tomaszewski fails to land with a series of punches.
Tomaszewski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hed shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tomaszewski sprawls well. Tomaszewski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hed gets slowly back to his feet.
Hed tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tomaszewski swivels and escapes.
Radoslaw Tomaszewski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morgan Hed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hed shoots in and drives through. Tomaszewski sprawls well.
Tomaszewski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tomaszewski throws out a loose jab but Hed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hed scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tomaszewski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tomaszewski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hed tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tomaszewski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hed somewhat.
Tomaszewski throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big right from Tomaszewski misses.
Hed lands with a nice body punch.
Tomaszewski throws a leg kick but Hed sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hed is looking for the big counter here.
Hed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hed shoots in for a takedown but Tomaszewski shows good takedown defense.
And Tomaszewski counters with a quick kick to the body but Hed blocks it.
Hed is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tomaszewski rather than just go for the knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tomaszewski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tomaszewski throws a leg kick but Hed sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hed shoots in but Tomaszewski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hed fails with a takedown attempt.
Tomaszewski moves into range and clinches up with Hed.
Hed blocking some punches.
Tomaszewski throws a head punch that misses.
Tomaszewski misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Tomaszewski.
Hed has Tomaszewski pressed against the cage, preventing Tomaszewski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hed throws a head punch that misses.
Hed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hed.
Tomaszewski slowing the pace effectively.
Tomaszewski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hed avoids it.
Tomaszewski lands with a light punch inside.
Hed blocks an uppercut.
Hed wants to take the fight to the mat but Tomaszewski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tomaszewski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tomaszewski wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Tomaszewski fails to land.
Hed tries to stall but Tomaszewski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hed.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tomaszewski.
Tomaszewski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hed can do to turn this around?
Tomaszewski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Radoslaw Tomaszewski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tomaszewski digs a right hand underneath Hed's ribcage. Hed let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Hed.
Tomaszewski is pressed up against the cage. Hed has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tomaszewski down to the mat. Tomaszewski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tomaszewski has closed the distance and engaged Hed in a clinch.
Hed tries to pull guard but Tomaszewski holds him up against the cage and eventually Hed drops back down to his feet.
Tomaszewski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tomaszewski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hed decides to pull guard.
Tomaszewski would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hed preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tomaszewski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tomaszewski with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tomaszewski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Radoslaw Tomaszewski dominated that second round.
That's time! Tomaszewski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Tomaszewski scores with a sloppy right hand. Hed should have avoided that one.
Tomaszewski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tomaszewski blocks a head kick by Hed.
Tomaszewski lands with a shot to the body.
Hed shoots in for a takedown but Tomaszewski shows good takedown defense.
Tomaszewski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tomaszewski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tomaszewski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hed checks it well.
And Hed tries to counter it with a takedown but Tomaszewski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hed fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tomaszewski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tomaszewski darts in and clinches Hed up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomaszewski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hed or not.
Tomaszewski misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hed takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hed fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Tomaszewski.
Tomaszewski lands with a right to the head.
Hed takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tomaszewski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hed tries a body shot but Tomaszewski blocks it.
Tomaszewski is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Radoslaw Tomaszewski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morgan Hed.
Tomaszewski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tomaszewski taking a breather.
Tomaszewski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tomaszewski lands a body punch.
Tomaszewski lands a knee to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tomaszewski.
Tomaszewski leaning against his opponent.
Tomaszewski throws a punch but it's blocked by Hed.
Tomaszewski misses with a punch on the inside.
Hed prevents a body shot from Tomaszewski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hed pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tomaszewski is working Hed over against the cage.
Tomaszewski lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tomaszewski is trying to stall.
A short uppercut from Tomaszewski.
A left hand lands to the body for Tomaszewski.
Hed misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hed.
Tomaszewski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hed looking for a takedown.
Hed on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tomaszewski taking a breather.
Tomaszewski misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomaszewski tries to work over Hed's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tomaszewski breaks the clinch.
Tomaszewski throws a big shot that misses.
Tomaszewski clinches.
Hed has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tomaszewski regains guard immediately.
Morgan Hed has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hed prevents Tomaszewski from getting back to his feet.
Hed is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hed accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tomaszewski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hed throwing strikes from guard but Tomaszewski blocks nicely.
Hed looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Radoslaw Tomaszewski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hed wants to control from the top but Tomaszewski keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hed is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hed closes the distance but Tomaszewski moves to the side
and Tomaszewski counters with a straight right hand.
Hed throws out a leg kick but Tomaszewski moves out of range and Hed only half commits.
Tomaszewski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morgan Hed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hed moves forwards but Tomaszewski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tomaszewski just misses with a punch to the body.
Hed changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hed misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Radoslaw Tomaszewski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tomaszewski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Radoslaw Tomaszewski!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Apollo (ranked 3488 p4p, 416 weight class) and Jonny Le Pizon (ranked 3694 p4p, 432 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Max Apollo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Le Pizon!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apollo has managed to clinch.
Apollo gets through Le Pizon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Apollo pushes off an throws an elbow but Le Pizon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Apollo jumps guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Apollo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Le Pizon is aware though and is defending well.
Le Pizon trying to control but Apollo is working from the bottom.
Le Pizon looking to pass the guard.
Le Pizon is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Apollo is on top in guard.
Le Pizon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Apollo controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo stops Le Pizon from standing up.
Le Pizon pushes Apollo off and gets back to his feet.
Apollo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Le Pizon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Apollo throws a head kick that Le Pizon semi-blocks.
Apollo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Apollo moves into the clinch successfully.
Apollo pushes Le Pizon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Apollo lands a right hand.
The referee calls for Apollo to work.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Le Pizon 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Pizon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Apollo after a bit of a struggle.
A hook to the body from Apollo.
Le Pizon takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apollo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Jonny Le Pizon has been cut.
Le Pizon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Apollo prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Le Pizon.
Apollo misses with a punch on the inside.
Apollo tries a body shot but Le Pizon blocks it.
Le Pizon takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo pulls Le Pizon into guard.
Le Pizon 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.
Le Pizon throwing strikes from guard but Apollo blocks nicely.
Le Pizon throws a big elbow that misses.
Apollo looking to control.
Apollo looking for a sweep. Not yet Apollo, not yet.
Apollo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Le Pizon stands up over Apollo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Apollo is trying to keep Le Pizon in close.
Le Pizon works over Apollo with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Le Pizon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Le Pizon throwing strikes but missing.
Le Pizon trying to control but Apollo is working from the bottom.
Le Pizon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Apollo is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Russian Bears Training Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Le Pizon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Apollo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonny Le Pizon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Apollo moves to clinch but Le Pizon breaks away
and Le Pizon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Apollo keeping moving, preventing Le Pizon from controlling successfully.
Le Pizon working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Pizon looking to sit in guard and control but Apollo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Apollo wants to pass the guard but Le Pizon is keeping the position.
Max Apollo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Le Pizon wants to stand but Apollo is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Pizon wriggles free and stands up.
Apollo has closed the distance and engaged Le Pizon in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Max Apollo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Le Pizon takes an elbow to the temple.
Apollo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Le Pizon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Le Pizon blocking some punches.
Apollo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apollo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Le Pizon's defenses.
Apollo tries to land knees in the clinch but Le Pizon avoids the damage to the body.
Apollo pulls Le Pizon into guard.
Apollo is looking for a triangle but Le Pizon pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apollo has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Le Pizon should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Apollo has tightened it up now! Le Pizon should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Max Apollo!
A very excited looking Max Apollo 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.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cesare Spada (ranked 2848 p4p, 298 weight class) and Jin Jin Ipa (ranked 2116 p4p, 218 weight class). Jin Jin Ipa told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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161 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cesare Spada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jin Jin Ipa!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spada misses with an uppercut.
Ipa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Spada on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Spada manages to get to full guard.
Spada keeping moving, preventing Ipa from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spada utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ipa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spada utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ipa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ipa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ipa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Spada keeping full guard, as Ipa tries to pass.
Ipa trying to control the position from guard on top but Spada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spada keeping full guard, as Ipa tries to pass.
Ipa trying to control but Spada is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ipa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Spada keeping moving, preventing Ipa from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ipa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ipa throwing shots but Spada is blocking nicely.
Ipa has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Unlabeled MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ipa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ipa is looking to stall here but Spada recovers full guard.
Ipa looking to sit in guard and control but Spada gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Spada wants to stand but Ipa is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ipa wants to sweep here but Spada controlling him for the moment.
Spada being controlled here momentarily.
Spada wants to get up but he can't break Ipa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Spada stopping the sweep attempt from Ipa.
Ipa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spada can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Ipa working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Spada has passed into half guard!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ipa tries to get to full guard but Spada has control of the leg.
Ipa is trying to maintain the position but Spada is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Ipa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ipa holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Jin Ipa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ipa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ipa lands in his opponent's guard.
Ipa throws a strike but Spada rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ipa is looking for a triangle but Spada pushes his legs off easily.
Ipa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ipa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spada doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spada manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ipa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ipa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spada can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Spada postures up.
Ipa has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Spada has passed into side control.
Ipa is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Ipa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ipa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ipa is trying to control but can't.
Ipa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ipa actively working from the bottom here.
Ipa is looking for a sweep. Spada is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ipa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ipa is still trying to improve position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spada throws out a powerful jab.
Ipa shoots in looking for a takedown. Spada tries to sprawl out of it but Ipa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spada manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Spada gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ipa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Spada's head.
Spada manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ipa manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ipa is on top in guard.
Ipa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Spada looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Spada looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Spada!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ipa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Spada wants to stand but Ipa is controlling his arm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Cesare Spada will probably get the nod.
That's time! Spada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Spada jabs Ipa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Spada connects with a body shot.
Spada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spada swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ipa.
Spada lands the left hand.
Spada misses the jab.
Ipa looking to score a takedown here. Spada is defending well but Ipa drives through and ends up in Spada's guard.
Ipa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spada working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ipa.
Ipa throws a big elbow that misses.
Spada utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ipa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ipa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ipa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spada works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ipa wants to pass the guard but Spada is keeping the position.
Ipa scoring with some ground and pound.
Ipa throwing strikes from guard but Spada blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ipa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ipa trying to control the position from guard on top but Spada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Spada seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Spada throws a looping overhand right but Ipa ducks down to avoid it.
Ipa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ipa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ipa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ipa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Spada avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ipa.
Ipa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ipa is looking to take a break and control but Spada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spada on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spada wants to get back to full guard.
Ipa thows a huge punch but Spada dodges it nicely.
Spada avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ipa.
Ipa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Spada defending well though.
Ipa is trying to control the action in half guard but Spada is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ipa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ipa seems to be looking for submissions.
Spada is trying to maintain the position but Ipa is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ipa dives in and scores a takedown into Spada's guard.
Spada is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Spada working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ipa.
Ipa connects with a couple of short punches.
Ipa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ipa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ipa throws a big right hand that misses.
Ipa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jin Jin Ipa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ipa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jin Jin Ipa!
Jin Jin Ipa decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Onni Seppala (ranked 2399 p4p, 331 weight class) and Neo Oen (ranked 1918 p4p, 264 weight class). The key to victory for Onni Seppala has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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215 lbs
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219 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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Onni Seppala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Neo Oen!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Seppala.
Seppala darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Seppala scores with a jab to the head.
Seppala slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Seppala misses with a body shot.
Oen shoots in but Seppala avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Seppala punishes Oen's body with a nice straight punch.
Oen fails with the takedown.
Seppala connects with a looping right hand.
Oen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seppala throws a right hand that Oen ducks under and follows up with a left that Oen also avoids with ease.
Oen shoots in and gets a takedown into Seppala's guard.
Oen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oen trying to move into half guard but instead Seppala has managed to sweep!
Seppala slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Oen working for a triangle but Seppala defends it easily.
Oen told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Seppala has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Seppala avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oen looking to control but Seppala passes into half guard.
Seppala content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Oen is looking to improve his position.
Seppala knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oen on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oen is pressing down on Seppala's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Oen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Oen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Seppala doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Seppala manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Seppala avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oen throws his legs up looking for a submission but Seppala uses it to pass to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seppala wants to control but Oen is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Oen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oen struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Onni Seppala dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Seppala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oen.
Oen shoots for a double leg takedown but Seppala sprawls well. He's pushed Oen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Seppala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Seppala scores with a crisp jab that stopped Oen in his tracks.
Seppala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oen moves away.
Oen gets a takedown into half guard.
Seppala tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Oen manages to move to mount!
Oen unloading with bombs!
Oen breaks from Seppala's wrist control and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oen controlling from mount.
Oen cracks Seppala with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Neo Oen has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Seppala tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oen sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Oen looking to secure an arm triangle but Seppala defends it well.
Oen controlling from mount.
Oen can't control as he wanted to and Seppala manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seppala trying to control from the bottom.
Oen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Oen is pressing down on Seppala's thigh, looking to free his foot. Seppala is holding on for now.
Oen passes to side control.
Oen has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Oen sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oen is working for a guillotine from mount but Seppala frees his head quite easily.
Seppala is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Oen controlling from mount.
Oen thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Oen throwing strikes here but Seppala is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Oen looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seppala is trying to escape the mount.
Oen controlling from the full mount.
Oen trying to control but Seppala is having none of it.
Seppala wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Oen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neo Oen 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Oen fails with a takedown attempt.
Oen tries to clinch but Seppala moves out of range.
Seppala scores with the left hand. Oen knows he should have avoided that one.
Onni Seppala is winning the standup battle so far.
Oen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Seppala pushes Oen off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oen tries to clinch but Seppala is having none of it.
Oen misses with a takedown attempt - Seppala sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Seppala works Oen's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seppala misses with a looping left.
Seppala tries to close the distance and clinch but Oen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Onni Seppala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Seppala.
Seppala connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Seppala has Oen up against the cage in a clinch.
Oen blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Seppala.
Oen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Onni Seppala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neo Oen.
A short right from Seppala.
Oen can't get the takedown.
Seppala is pressed up against the cage. Oen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Seppala down to the mat. Seppala avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Seppala.
Seppala catches Oen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Seppala tries to clinch up but Oen circles away and keeps his distance.
Oen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Seppala smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oen is rocked!
Seppala misses the shot to the body.
Seppala misses with an uppercut.
Seppala is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Oen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Seppala looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Seppala explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Oen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Seppala.
Seppala misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Seppala misses with an uppercut. Oen saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Seppala sprawls well initially but Oen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Seppala scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Oen manages to mount him!
Oen controlling his opponent.
Oen landing strikes from the mount.
Oen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Oen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oen wants to control the pace but Seppala is squirming around nicely.
Seppala is looking to get to half guard.
Oen wants to control the pace but Seppala is squirming around nicely.
Oen goes for an armbar but Seppala turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Seppala.
And that's the end of the fight!
Onni Seppala showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Seppala 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Onni Seppala!
Onni Seppala gave a mention to Red Light Coffeeshop in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrea Barone (ranked 1024 p4p, 32 weight class) and Kalle Karlsson (ranked 1643 p4p, 50 weight class). Karlsson has chosen Carolus Rex - Sabaton 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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295 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrea Barone!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kalle Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barone counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Barone.
Karlsson breaks from the clinch.
Karlsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barone slips under a jab.
Barone was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Karlsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Andrea Barone has been cut.
Barone forces Karlsson back against the cage and clinches.
Barone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karlsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Karlsson on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Karlsson as the two fighters clinch.
Barone gets through Karlsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barone blocking some punches.
Barone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Karlsson.
I was talking to Barone's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Barone misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson has a couple of punches blocked by Barone.
Karlsson manages to break the clinch.
Karlsson lands a big right hand that sends Barone crashing to the mat! Karlsson stays standing though and waves Barone back to his feet!
Barone is rocked!
Karlsson connects with a nice cross there... Barone is looking wobbly and Karlsson recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Barone to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Karlsson jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kalle Karlsson!
Kalle Karlsson is the new super heavyweight champion!
Kalle Karlsson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sin City Allstars, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Lobtov (ranked 768 p4p, 86 weight class) and Bobby Palentine (ranked 3973 p4p, 384 weight class). Bobby Palentine will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrey Lobtov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Palentine!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lobtov avoids the body shot from Palentine.
Palentine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lobtov.
Palentine takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lobtov throws out a loose jab but Palentine uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Lobtov misses
and Palentine counters with a stiff right hand.
Lobtov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! in the buildup to the fight.
Lobtov throws a looping overhand right but Palentine ducks down to avoid it.
Palentine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lobtov connects with a single shot there.
Lobtov throws out a loose jab but Palentine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lobtov digs a good body shot into Palentine's ribs.
Palentine defending well as Lobtov loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Palentine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lobtov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lobtov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palentine was well out of range. Poor timing from Lobtov.
Palentine throws a body shot but no joy.
Palentine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lobtov manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobtov takes a swing at Palentine's ribcage but misses.
Lobtov misses with a straight right.
Lobtov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palentine moves away.
Lobtov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palentine.
Lobtov scores with a decent looking hook.
Lobtov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lobtov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palentine moves away.
Lobtov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Palentine throws a shot from downtown. Lobtov moves away and avoids it.
Palentine throws a series of punches but Lobtov moves out of range.
Palentine avoids the body shot from Lobtov.
Lobtov swings for the body but Palentine moves out of range.
Lobtov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andrey Lobtov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lobtov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palentine was well out of range. Poor timing from Lobtov.
Lobtov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palentine is looking to clinch.
Palentine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lobtov throws a lazy uppercut
and Lobtov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lobtov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lobtov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lobtov slips a jab and a cross from Palentine.
Palentine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lobtov throws out the jab.
Lobtov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palentine manages to avoid it.
As Lobtov backs off Palentine throws a huge counter combo but Lobtov manages to avoid it all.
Lobtov is looking to wear down Palentine with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Palentine jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lobtov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palentine was well out of range. Poor timing from Lobtov.
Lobtov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Palentine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lobtov misses with a body shot.
Lobtov throws a jab when Palentine was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Palentine.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palentine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Palentine has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Palentine walks into a straight right hand from Lobtov.
Lobtov throws a shot from downtown. Palentine moves away and avoids it.
Palentine tries to bum rush Lobtov with a series of wild strikes but Lobtov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lobtov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lobtov lands a glancing blow to the side of Palentine's head.
Palentine misses with a looping right.
Lobtov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Palentine appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lobtov lands a lovely overhand right.
Palentine tries to clinch up.
Palentine scores with a hook to the body. Lobtov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lobtov lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut there from Palentine.
Lobtov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palentine was well out of range. Poor timing from Lobtov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lobtov throws a body punch but Palentine moves out of range.
Palentine takes a jab right on the kisser.
Palentine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Palentine scores with a one two! Lobtov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A shot to the body from Lobtov misses
and Palentine counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch combination from Palentine misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Lobtov misses the target.
Palentine looks to land a combination. Lobtov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lobtov throws a lazy right hand but Palentine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Palentine is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lobtov with a body shot.
Lobtov really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Lobtov lands a nice shot that snaps Palentine's head back.
Lobtov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palentine.
Palentine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lobtov.
Palentine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Lobtov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lobtov misses with a hook. Palentine ducked under it nicely.
Andrey Lobtov is winning the standup battle so far.
Lobtov misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Lobtov misses its intended target.
Palentine is looking to score with low kicks.
Palentine throws a push kick but Lobtov slaps the foot to one side.
Palentine ducks under a wild hook from Lobtov.
Palentine tries a quick counter leg kick but Lobtov is wise to it.
Lobtov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palentine.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Palentine might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lobtov has got the better of the exchanges.
Jab, jab by Palentine - just one landing.
Lobtov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Palentine.
Lobtov takes a swing at Palentine's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobtov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lobtov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lobtov slips a jab and a cross from Palentine.
Palentine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lobtov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobtov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lobtov throws a looping overhand right but Palentine ducks down to avoid it.
Lobtov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Palentine can do to turn this around?
Lobtov loads up on a big right hand but Palentine slips the punch.
Lobtov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Lobtov there.
Bobby Palentine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lobtov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palentine.
Lobtov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palentine.
Lobtov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Palentine counters with a straight right hand.
Palentine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lobtov throws a right hand that misses
and Palentine counters with a two punch combo.
Lobtov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A slow jab from Lobtov misses its intended target.
It seemed like Palentine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palentine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lobtov.
Lobtov backing away here, and Palentine unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lobtov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Palentine is looking for the big counter here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palentine thuds a left hand into Lobtov's body.
Lobtov swats away the attempt to clinch by Palentine.
Palentine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lobtov misses the jab.
Palentine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lobtov.
The fighters circling - Lobtov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lobtov looks to score with a jab to the body but Palentine is just out of range.
Palentine walks into a stiff left hand from Lobtov.
Lobtov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palentine manages to avoid it.
Palentine misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from Lobtov misses its target.
Palentine looks to score with a jab to the body but Lobtov is just out of range.
Lobtov misses with a jab to the body
and Palentine counters with a straight right hand.
Palentine lunges at Lobtov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lobtov's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palentine misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lobtov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Palentine's guard.
Lobtov trying to control but Palentine is working from the bottom.
Palentine wants to stand but Lobtov is controlling the position.
Palentine pushes Lobtov off and gets back to his feet.
Palentine doesn't manage to clinch there - Lobtov circles away.
Lobtov attempts a counter takedown but Palentine avoids it well and moves away.
Lobtov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palentine.
Good exchange - Lobtov coming out on top.
Lobtov misses the jab.
Palentine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lobtov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lobtov misses with an uppercut
and Palentine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Palentine walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lobtov throws a hook but Palentine blocks it.
Lobtov looks to score with a jab to the body but Palentine is just out of range.
Lobtov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lobtov. Palentine does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Palentine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Palentine digs a good hook to Lobtov's body.
Palentine throws a series of strikes that have Lobtov backpedaling.
A jab from Lobtov misses.
Palentine scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lobtov misses with a wild body shot.
Palentine wants to counter with a clinch but Lobtov pushes him away.
Lobtov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Palentine misses the jab.
Lobtov just misses with a punch to the body.
Palentine is looking for the big counter here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bobby Palentine will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lobtov throws an overhand right that lands on Palentine's shoulder, as Palentine tries to avoid the shot.
Palentine throws a lazy uppercut
and Lobtov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Palentine takes a jab right on the kisser.
Palentine misses with a straight right.
Lobtov throws a poor cross that misses
and Palentine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A cross from Palentine lands.
Palentine moves out of range of the strikes.
Palentine throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Palentine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lobtov manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobtov swings for the body but Palentine moves out of range.
Lobtov throws a body punch but Palentine moves out of range.
Lobtov throws a lazy right hand but Palentine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lobtov throws a looping overhand right but Palentine ducks down to avoid it.
Palentine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lobtov.
Palentine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palentine avoids the body shot from Lobtov.
Lobtov cracks a nice hook into Palentine's ribs.
Lobtov misses with a looping right.
Palentine throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lobtov counters with a nice body shot.
Lobtov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lobtov works Palentine's body with a nice hook.
Palentine misses with a series of wild punches.
Palentine is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lobtov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palentine moves away.
An inside leg kick from Palentine misses.
Lobtov just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palentine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lobtov.
Lobtov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Palentine throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Palentine throws a big shot that misses.
Lobtov throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Palentine to counter with a crisp jab.
Palentine ducks under a wild hook from Lobtov.
Lobtov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lobtov, as that shot connected.
Lobtov punishes Palentine's body with a nice straight punch.
Lobtov just misses with a punch to the body.
Palentine is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Palentine just misses with a punch to the body.
Lobtov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palentine moves away.
Palentine is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lobtov with a body shot.
Palentine ducks under a wild hook from Lobtov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palentine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Danga de danga de dang - Palentine scores with a four punch combination!
Lobtov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Palentine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lobtov misses the shot to the body.
Palentine ducks under a wild hook from Lobtov.
Palentine has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lobtov missing with a left hand there. Palentine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lobtov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palentine moves away.
Lobtov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Palentine changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lobtov misses with a jab to the body
and Palentine counters with a three punch combo that has Lobtov backing up. Lobtov nods at Palentine to acknowledge the strikes.
Lobtov takes a swing at Palentine's ribcage but misses.
Lobtov throws an overhand right that lands on Palentine's shoulder, as Palentine tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lobtov looks to score with a jab to the body but Palentine is just out of range.
Palentine throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lobtov.
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!
Palentine wants to slow Lobtov down by chopping away at his legs.
Palentine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lobtov tries to move into range but Palentine moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Palentine's corner calls for a 1-2. Palentine obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lobtov lands a nice shot to the body.
Lobtov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lobtov. Palentine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lobtov missing with a left hand there. Palentine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lobtov lands a jab to Palentine's midsection.
Palentine misses with an uppercut. Lobtov saw that one coming.
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 Andrey Lobtov.
I think Lobtov 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Lobtov!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Andrey Lobtov made sure he mentioned KAISER Nutrition - Q160, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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FIGHT
RATING
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