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WorldClass Invitational 4 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Bragg (ranked 6221 p4p, 623 weight class) and Roy Whitaker (ranked 7369 p4p, 674 weight class). Bragg comes to the ring accompanied by I Just Want It All. Roy Whitaker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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172 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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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 Sydney, Brandon Bragg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roy Whitaker !
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bragg fails with the takedown.
Whitaker lands a really nice looking cross but Bragg seems unphased.
It looks like Brandon Bragg has been cut.
Whitaker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bragg changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whitaker . Bragg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bragg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bragg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bragg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker drops Bragg with a big left hand! Bragg is injured, injured bad! Whitaker jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Whitaker !
Brandon Bragg spoke after the fight, saying 'Charlie Strong is the worst thing to happen to Texas Football'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Yarnell (ranked 5105 p4p, 482 weight class) and Vlad Black (ranked 6490 p4p, 544 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kevin Yarnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vlad Black!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yarnell throws a sloppy head kick
and Black counters with a two punch combo.
Yarnell is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Black swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yarnell.
Black scores with a one two! Yarnell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Black scores with a nice strike.
Yarnell tries to bum rush Black with a series of wild strikes but Black uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Yarnell drops his hands momentarily and Black takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yarnell is rocked!
Vlad Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yarnell walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Black swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vlad Black!
A less than humble Vlad Black misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rene Schweidler (ranked 3336 p4p, 417 weight class) and Michael Salazar (ranked 4504 p4p, 533 weight class). Michael Salazar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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215 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rene Schweidler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Salazar!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schweidler tries a head kick but it misses.
Schweidler jabs Salazar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fighters circling - Salazar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schweidler throws a big shot that misses.
Schweidler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Schweidler is predictable there
and Salazar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Rene Schweidler has been cut.
Schweidler throws a head kick but Salazar moves out of range.
Salazar doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Schweidler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Schweidler misses with a left hand
letting Salazar counter with a right hand.
Schweidler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Salazar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Salazar misses.
Schweidler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salazar throws a leg kick which misses Schweidler's front leg but catches the back leg as Schweidler tries to avoid it.
Schweidler throws a combination that misses
and Salazar counters with a stiff right hand.
Salazar slips a jab from Schweidler.
Schweidler misses with a right hand
and Salazar counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schweidler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salazar avoids the head kick by Schweidler.
Schweidler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Salazar on the side of the head.
Schweidler misses with a hook
and Salazar counters with a nice uppercut.
Schweidler lands a glancing blow to the side of Salazar's head.
Salazar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schweidler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Schweidler throws a lazy uppercut
and Salazar counters with a leg kick.
Schweidler misses with an uppercut
and Schweidler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Salazar misses with a series of wild punches.
Schweidler throws a body shot but no joy.
Schweidler throws a big shot that misses.
Salazar misses with a looping right.
Schweidler lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Schweidler misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salazar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Schweidler. That did some damage!
Schweidler is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Salazar's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Schweidler throws a head kick that misses.
Salazar scores with a nice head shot.
Schweidler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Salazar ducks under a wild hook from Schweidler.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Salazar! But no joy.
Schweidler misses with a few strikes there.
Schweidler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Salazar tries to clinch up.
Schweidler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Schweidler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Salazar scores with a sloppy right hand. Schweidler should have avoided that one.
Rene Schweidler's cut is getting worse.
Salazar is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schweidler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salazar.
Salazar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schweidler.
Salazar takes a swing at Schweidler's ribcage but misses.
Salazar swings for the body but Schweidler moves out of range.
Schweidler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Salazar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Salazar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Schweidler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salazar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schweidler.
Salazar avoids the body shot from Schweidler.
Salazar misses with a series of wild punches.
Schweidler goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Michael Salazar has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Schweidler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Salazar blocks a jab.
Schweidler throws a head kick that misses.
Salazar is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Salazar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schweidler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schweidler misses with a body punch
and Salazar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Salazar blocks a head kick by Schweidler.
Salazar blocks a head kick by Schweidler.
A countering left hand to the body from Salazar misses.
Schweidler thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Schweidler misses.
Salazar is looking for the big counter here.
Schweidler throws a lazy head kick
and Salazar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rene Schweidler's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Salazar ducks under a wild hook from Schweidler.
Salazar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Schweidler misses with a lunging right hand
and Salazar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Salazar will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A shot to the body from Schweidler misses
and Salazar counters with a nice uppercut.
Salazar blocks a head kick by Schweidler.
Schweidler throws a right hand that misses
and Schweidler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Salazar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Salazar blocks a head kick by Schweidler.
Schweidler tries a head kick but it misses.
Salazar lands with a straight right. Schweidler didn't see that one coming.
Schweidler is rocked!
Schweidler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salazar manages to avoid it.
Salazar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Michael Salazar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schweidler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Salazar on the side of the head.
Schweidler throws a head kick but Salazar moves out of range.
Salazar closes the distance and clinches.
Schweidler blocks a body shot from Salazar.
Schweidler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schweidler stalling in the clinch but Salazar improves position.
Schweidler tries to break the clinch but Salazar is controlling the position.
Schweidler blocks a body shot from Salazar.
Schweidler breaks from the clinch.
Schweidler swinging wildly here.
Schweidler throws a leg kick that misses.
Salazar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Schweidler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Schweidler scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Schweidler tries to keep at a distance but Salazar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Schweidler trying to control the position but instead, Salazar has worked for underhooks and has pushed Schweidler into the ropes.
Salazar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schweidler is trying to break the clinch but Salazar has him pressed against the ropes.
Salazar throws a head punch that misses.
Salazar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schweidler backwards.
Schweidler wants to get back to striking at distance but Salazar won't allow it.
Schweidler is trying to maintain a safe position but Salazar gets an underhook and turns Schweidler into the ropes.
Salazar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Schweidler's efforts to push away.
Schweidler can't break the clinch.
Salazar cracks Schweidler with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Salazar.
Salazar scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
A short right from Salazar on the inside.
A short right from Salazar on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Salazar.
Jeez, Rene Schweidler's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A head punch on the inside from Salazar fails to land.
Schweidler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Schweidler stalling in the clinch but Salazar improves position.
Salazar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schweidler backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salazar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Salazar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Salazar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Schweidler can't break the clinch.
Schweidler tries a body shot but Salazar blocks it.
Salazar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schweidler misses with a body punch.
Salazar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Salazar tries to work over Schweidler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Michael Salazar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Schweidler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Schweidler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schweidler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Salazar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Salazar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Schweidler takes a swing at Salazar's ribcage but misses.
Salazar slips under a jab.
Schweidler misses with an uppercut
and Salazar counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schweidler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schweidler throws a jab but it's blocked by Salazar.
A nice side step and Salazar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Salazar throws out a loose jab but Schweidler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schweidler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Salazar counters with a stiff right hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rene Schweidler's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Michael Salazar!
Rene Schweidler was interviewed post fight and said 'I want to thank Freebok for sponsoring me. Buy there the have cool stuff!!! FREEBOK!!!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niko Puhkuri (ranked 4135 p4p, 494 weight class) and Brian Fontana (ranked 4874 p4p, 563 weight class). Niko Puhkuri could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brian Fontana's chin.
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194 lbs
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207 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niko Puhkuri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Fontana!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puhkuri swinging wildly here.
Fontana doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Niko Puhkuri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fontana takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Puhkuri shoots in but no luck this time.
Fontana moves into range and clinches up with Puhkuri.
Fontana tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Puhkuri just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Fontana fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fontana leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Fontana tries for a takedown. No joy.
Niko Puhkuri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Fontana.
Puhkuri is trying to break the clinch but Fontana has him pressed against the ropes.
Fontana has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Puhkuri uses from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fontana is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fontana keeping moving, preventing Puhkuri from controlling successfully.
Puhkuri postures up in Fontana's guard and throws a big left but Fontana blocks it.
Puhkuri trying to control but Fontana is working from the bottom.
Puhkuri wants to stand and escape but instead Fontana has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Fontana content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Puhkuri working a defensive guard but Fontana passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puhkuri is trying to get back to full guard.
Puhkuri is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fontana scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fontana looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Puhkuri is trying to stand.
Fontana not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fontana winds up and cracks Puhkuri with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fontana prevents Puhkuri from standing back up.
Puhkuri knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fontana on the ground.
Puhkuri is trying to get back to full guard.
Fontana is keen to just control but Puhkuri is a slippery customer.
Fontana has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fontana seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fontana seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Puhkuri is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fontana scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fontana landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Puhkuri moves into full guard.
Fontana makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fontana is standing up over Puhkuri. Puhkuri looks to escape but Fontana dives into side control.
Puhkuri tries to control but Fontana manages to take his back.
Fontana gets his hands free as Puhkuri looks to control.
Puhkuri is covering up but some of the strikes from Fontana are getting through and doing damage.
Puhkuri is rocked!
Fontana is riding his opponent, not letting Puhkuri buck him off.
Fontana lands a good shot there. Puhkuri covers up! Fontana smells blood and goes for the finish - the referee warns Puhkuri to improve his position but he's not intelligently defending himself and the referee has no choice but to step in and end the fight! Fontana jumps to his feet and celebrates the important win with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Fontana!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rocco Dangerfield (ranked 313 p4p, 49 weight class) and Jon Horn (ranked 3581 p4p, 436 weight class). Dangerfield kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Immortal - All Shall Fall. Jon Horn will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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180 lbs
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177 lbs
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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
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Rocco Dangerfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Horn!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horn shoots in for a takedown but Dangerfield shows good takedown defense.
Dangerfield swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dangerfield throws a right hand that misses
and Horn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Horn lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Rocco Dangerfield has been cut.
Horn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Horn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Horn looks to throw the jab but Dangerfield is out of range.
Dangerfield leaves Horn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dangerfield walks into a straight right hand from Horn.
Dangerfield rushes Horn and presses him up against the ropes.
Horn working hard to break the clinch.
Horn is trying to break the clinch but Dangerfield has him pressed against the ropes.
Dangerfield has a couple of punches blocked by Horn.
A nice left hand lands by Dangerfield.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dangerfield scores with a shot to the side of Horn's head.
Dangerfield lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dangerfield stalling.
Dangerfield throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horn won't allow Dangerfield to pass to mount.
Dangerfield thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Horn's head.
Horn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dangerfield is looking to advance position but Horn won't allow it.
Dangerfield prevents Horn from standing back up.
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. Dangerfield connects with a nice short shot to Horn's temple.
Dangerfield missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dangerfield has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dangerfield throwing shots but Horn is blocking nicely.
Dangerfield looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Horn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Horn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dangerfield. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Horn wants to get back to his feet.
Dangerfield trying to control the action but Horn is working from the bottom.
Dangerfield thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Horn wants to stand back up but Dangerfield manages to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dangerfield lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dangerfield controlling the position from side mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Horn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dangerfield wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Horn, who protects the arm well.
Horn pushes Dangerfield away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dangerfield gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dangerfield tries to score with some ground and pound. Horn controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Horn tries to escape but Dangerfield is in control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dangerfield remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Dangerfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Horn keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dangerfield in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
An elbow from Dangerfield crashes against the mat.
Dangerfield grinds an elbow into Horn's temple.
Dangerfield controlling the position from side mount.
Dangerfield works to advance to full mount. Horn defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Horn tries to buck Dangerfield off but he can't manage it.
Dangerfield with good strikes from the mount here!
Dangerfield postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Horn looks a forlorn figure.
Horn is rocked!
A big strike lands for Dangerfield! That's really hurt Horn and he's turned his back - Dangerfield keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Dangerfield jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocco Dangerfield!
A relieved looking Rocco Dangerfield thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Fuckboi (ranked 4168 p4p, 414 weight class) and Conor McGregor (ranked 3634 p4p, 359 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Danny Fuckboi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Conor McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuckboi shoots in for a takedown but McGregor shows good takedown defense.
McGregor throws a counter combo.
Fuckboi avoids a kick to the body.
Fuckboi drops McGregor with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but McGregor looks back up at him and smiles so Fuckboi waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Fuckboi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fuckboi has been working on his balance at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by McGregor.
McGregor is looking to land body kicks.
Some wild striking there from McGregor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor tries to bum rush Fuckboi with a series of wild strikes but Fuckboi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fuckboi lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks McGregor out cold! McGregor is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the ropes! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Danny Fuckboi!
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