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RISE 21 - Cooper vs Comeau PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Jimenez (ranked 5839 p4p, 625 weight class) and Raghave Upadhyaya (ranked 8779 p4p, 761 weight class). Upadhyaya has chosen Finessin 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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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Jimenez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Raghave Upadhyaya!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Upadhyaya drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Upadhyaya wants to control from the top but Jimenez keeps moving.
Jimenez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Upadhyaya trying to control but Jimenez is working from the bottom.
Jimenez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jimenez tries to get out of the position.
Upadhyaya looking to pass the guard.
Upadhyaya loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Upadhyaya not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jimenez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Upadhyaya pushes down on Jimenez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jimenez trying to hold on to Upadhyaya's head to control him but Upadhyaya postures up.
Upadhyaya stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Jimenez to get to his feet.
Upadhyaya shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jimenez defends it nicely.
Upadhyaya shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jimenez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Upadhyaya wants to control from the top but Jimenez keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Upadhyaya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jimenez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Upadhyaya controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Upadhyaya in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Upadhyaya is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Upadhyaya with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Upadhyaya trying to control but Jimenez is working from the bottom.
Upadhyaya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jimenez is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Upadhyaya is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jimenez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jimenez has escaped and now he's on top!
Jimenez won't allow Upadhyaya to sweep him here.
Upadhyaya throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Jimenez stopping the sweep attempt from Upadhyaya.
Upadhyaya is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Jimenez presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Jimenez is trying to force a seperation but Upadhyaya has the dominant position.
Jimenez blocks an uppercut.
Upadhyaya prevents a takedown attempt there.
Upadhyaya is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jimenez is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Upadhyaya is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Upadhyaya.
Upadhyaya manages to break the clinch.
Jimenez stuffs the takedown.
Upadhyaya swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jimenez counters with a three punch combo that has Upadhyaya backing up. Upadhyaya nods at Jimenez to acknowledge the strikes.
Upadhyaya walks into 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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jimenez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Upadhyaya but Upadhyaya pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Upadhyaya shoots and misses
and Jimenez counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Raghave Upadhyaya will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Upadhyaya fails to land the takedown.
Upadhyaya throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jimenez misses the shot to the body.
Upadhyaya lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jimenez circles away quickly and effectively.
Jimenez throws the kick towards the body but Upadhyaya avoids it.
Upadhyaya rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jimenez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jimenez closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez breaks from the clinch.
Upadhyaya fails with the takedown.
Upadhyaya throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jimenez's waist but Jimenez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Upadhyaya off to one side.
Carlos Jimenez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raghave Upadhyaya.
Upadhyaya looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Upadhyaya is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Upadhyaya bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Upadhyaya's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've been informed that Upadhyaya has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
You can see the frustration on Jimenez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
An elbow from Upadhyaya crashes against the mat.
Jimenez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Upadhyaya wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Upadhyaya manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Jimenez keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Upadhyaya lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jimenez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jimenez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jimenez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Upadhyaya backwards.
Still in the clinch, Upadhyaya scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jimenez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Upadhyaya working aggressively here.
Jimenez working hard to break the clinch.
Jimenez working hard to break the clinch.
Upadhyaya manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Upadhyaya paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Upadhyaya throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jimenez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Upadhyaya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Upadhyaya scores with a jab to the jaw.
Upadhyaya fails with a takedown attempt.
Upadhyaya looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jimenez is fending him off so far but Upadhyaya persists. Nope, Jimenez circles away and we're back to standing.
Upadhyaya changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jimenez tries to avoid it but Upadhyaya manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jimenez to the ground. Jimenez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jimenez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jimenez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Upadhyaya shoots in and bounces Jimenez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez is adopting a defensive guard.
Upadhyaya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jimenez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Upadhyaya drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jimenez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jimenez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jimenez!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Upadhyaya is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jimenez off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Raghave Upadhyaya will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Upadhyaya lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jimenez closes the distance and pushes Upadhyaya back into the cage.
Upadhyaya tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jimenez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Upadhyaya is looking to control Jimenez's arms but Jimenez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Upadhyaya has his back to the cage.
Upadhyaya scores with a shot to the side of Jimenez's head.
Upadhyaya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Upadhyaya tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jimenez smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Upadhyaya tries to clinch there but Jimenez circles away.
No luck for Jimenez with that takedown attempt.
Upadhyaya has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Upadhyaya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Upadhyaya gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Upadhyaya lands an elbow that stopped Jimenez in his tracks for a moment.
Upadhyaya slowing the pace effectively.
Jimenez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Upadhyaya tries to close the distance and clinch but Jimenez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Upadhyaya shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jimenez counters with a three punch combo that has Upadhyaya backing up. Upadhyaya nods at Jimenez to acknowledge the strikes.
Carlos Jimenez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raghave Upadhyaya.
Jimenez rushes Upadhyaya and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Upadhyaya lands with a left to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jimenez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Upadhyaya throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jimenez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Upadhyaya pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jimenez tries to break the clinch but Upadhyaya is controlling the position.
Jimenez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Upadhyaya shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jimenez is trying to defend but Upadhyaya finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Upadhyaya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jimenez keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Upadhyaya might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jimenez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jimenez is trying to stand up here but Upadhyaya is controlling him well.
Upadhyaya takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Upadhyaya is working for a kimura but Jimenez is defending it quite comfortably.
Upadhyaya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Upadhyaya throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Upadhyaya misses with a head shot. Jimenez uses the momentum to regain guard.
Upadhyaya throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jimenez trying to control the position.
Jimenez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Upadhyaya is one step ahead there.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Upadhyaya fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Upadhyaya lands a two punch combo.
Carlos Jimenez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Horrible takedown attempt by Jimenez or perhaps it was just good defense by Upadhyaya, which made it look bad.
Jimenez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Upadhyaya.
Raghave Upadhyaya is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jimenez takes one to the chin there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raghave Upadhyaya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Upadhyaya winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raghave Upadhyaya!
Raghave Upadhyaya took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Grind Never Stops'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Slipp Rock (ranked 8388 p4p, 666 weight class) and Corey Valentine (ranked 8796 p4p, 682 weight class). Valentine has chosen Down Under as his entrance music. Slipp Rock has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Slipp Rock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Corey Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock dodges the punch combination from Valentine.
Rock has Valentine up against the cage in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rock obliges.
Rock misses with a knee strike.
Valentine is trying to force a seperation but Rock has the dominant position.
Valentine tries to break the clinch but Rock is controlling the position.
Rock throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentine.
Rock jumps guard but Valentine stands there with Rock around his waist. Rock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock tries to pull guard but Valentine forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Valentine is trying to force a seperation but Rock has the dominant position.
Rock misses with a knee strike.
Rock lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Corey Valentine has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice uppercut lands for Valentine. That snapped Rock's head back.
It looks like Slipp Rock has been cut.
Rock throws a sloppy head kick and Valentine moves out of range easily.
Valentine lands with a hook. Rock tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rock is rocked!
Slipp Rock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentine keeps the fight on the outside.
Rock closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Rock on the inside.
Valentine blocks the elbow strike.
Rock throws a head punch that misses.
Rock fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slipp Rock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valentine wants to get back to striking at distance but Rock won't allow it.
Rock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rock misses with a body punch.
Rock tries to land a knee to the head but Valentine blocks with his arms.
Rock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Valentine to keep the fight standing.
Valentine takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rock is working Valentine over against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentine avoids a wild elbow strike from Rock.
Rock pulls Valentine into guard.
Rock is looking for a triangle but Valentine pushes his legs off easily.
Rock is trying to control the position but Valentine postures up.
Rock keeping full guard, as Valentine tries to pass.
Rock trying to control the position.
Rock trying to strike off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rock's guard.
Valentine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rock working for a triangle but Valentine defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valentine wants to control from the top but Rock keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Valentine lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Valentine feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rock sprawling to the canvas! Rock rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Valentine finish him?!
Oh Rock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valentine darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Rock's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Valentine before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Corey Valentine!
Corey Valentine really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that RISE Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fred Daniels (ranked 4516 p4p, 467 weight class) and Michael Grundmann (ranked 4623 p4p, 472 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fred Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Grundmann!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grundmann will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Daniels tries to counter by clinching up but Grundmann breaks away and moves out of range.
Grundmann fails with a takedown attempt.
Daniels is looking to clinch.
Grundmann is looking for the big counter here.
Grundmann gets caught napping as Daniels dives in and scores a takedown. Grundmann manages to retain guard.
Daniels throws a big elbow that misses.
Grundmann controls Daniels momentarily but Daniels frees himself.
Daniels controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daniels trying to control but Grundmann is working from the bottom.
Grundmann pulls Daniels in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels won't allow Grundmann to sweep him here.
Daniels postures up.
Grundmann looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Grundmann is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Grundmann misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fred Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Grundmann.
Grundmann forces Daniels back against the cage and clinches.
Daniels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grundmann.
Grundmann manages to pull guard.
Daniels looking to pass the guard.
Grundmann wants to sweep here but Daniels controlling him for the moment.
Grundmann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Daniels not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundmann has a closed guard, preventing Daniels from standing up.
Daniels pushing down on Grundmann's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Grundmann is trying to control but can't.
Grundmann gets full guard.
Grundmann has control of Daniels's left arm, preventing Daniels from doing any damage.
Daniels won't allow Grundmann to sweep him here.
Grundmann looking to control.
Grundmann pulls Daniels in close to prevent any damage.
Daniels sitting in guard here, content to control.
Grundmann 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundmann trying to control the position.
Grundmann might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Daniels haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Daniels looking to score a takedown here. Grundmann is defending well but Daniels drives through and ends up in Grundmann's guard.
Daniels looking to pass the guard.
Grundmann wants to sweep here but Daniels controlling him for the moment.
Daniels tries to stand but Grundmann is controlling from the bottom.
Grundmann pulls Daniels in close to his closed guard and prevents Daniels from doing any damage or advancing position.
Daniels stopping the sweep attempt from Grundmann.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Grundmann has his hands on Daniels's head, controlling the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Grundmann is trying to keep Daniels in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Daniels scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daniels missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Grundmann is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Daniels scores with a couple of nice shots.
Daniels trying to control the pace.
Grundmann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Daniels dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Grundmann tries for a takedown but Daniels sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grundmann shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Daniels manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Daniels wriggles free and stands up.
Fred Daniels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daniels tries to sprawl but Grundmann drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grundmann is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Daniels doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grundmann.
Daniels controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Grundmann tries to pass to full mount but Daniels defends it.
Grundmann looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels is refusing to be controlled, as Grundmann sits in half guard.
Daniels is trying to stand back up but Grundmann is controlling him
Daniels actively working from the bottom here.
Grundmann is working for a kimura but Daniels is defending it quite comfortably.
Daniels keeping hold of Grundmann's head, controlling as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Daniels tries to roll over but Grundmann keeps him under control.
Grundmann is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grundmann is working for a submission of some sort.
Grundmann trying to control from Daniels's half guard. Daniels has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Grundmann won't allow Daniels to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundmann wants to pass the guard but Daniels is keeping the position.
Grundmann must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Grundmann won't allow Daniels to get back to his feet.
Daniels 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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Grundmann shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Daniels's guard.
Daniels wants to sweep here but Grundmann controlling him for the moment.
Daniels has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Grundmann has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Grundmann manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Daniels stands and steps away. Grundmann gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Daniels enables Grundmann to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Daniels manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Daniels wriggles free and stands up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grundmann dives in and grabs Daniels's left leg, looking for a takedown. Daniels pushes down on Grundmann's head and hops out.
Daniels is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grundmann can do to turn this around?
Daniels swings for the body but Grundmann moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Grundmann was covering up waiting for the punch and Daniels finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Daniels is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Grundmann is trying to control the position but Daniels postures up.
Grundmann is pulling down on Daniels's head to control his posture.
Grundmann is trying to keep Daniels in close.
Daniels wants to stand but Grundmann is controlling his posture from full guard.
Grundmann trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Daniels dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Grundmann rushes Daniels and presses him up against the cage.
Grundmann pulls guard.
Grundmann throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Daniels trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Daniels is fighting to break Grundmann's control of his arms but Grundmann is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Grundmann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grundmann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grundmann can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Daniels controls the pace.
Daniels would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels stopping the sweep attempt from Grundmann.
Daniels trying to control the position from guard on top but Grundmann 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.
A punch combination from Daniels misses.
Michael Grundmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daniels gets a takedown into half guard.
Grundmann trying to hold on to Daniels's head to control him but Daniels postures up.
Daniels prevents Grundmann from improving his position.
Grundmann trying to control but Daniels postures up.
Daniels sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grundmann defending well though.
Grundmann trying to control here.
Daniels thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Daniels wants to free his trapped foot but Grundmann is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Grundmann tries to roll over but Daniels keeps him under control.
Daniels wants to control but Grundmann is keeping him busy.
Grundmann manages to get to full guard.
Grundmann is trying to keep Daniels in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels trying to stand up but can't free himself from Grundmann's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Daniels closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Grundmann to the mat! Grundmann manages to get full guard.
Grundmann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Daniels manages to get himself to full guard.
Daniels keeping full guard, as Grundmann tries to pass.
Michael Grundmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grundmann prevents Daniels from getting back to his feet.
Grundmann wants to control from the top but Daniels keeps moving.
Daniels trying to keep a closed guard but Grundmann is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Grundmann has passed into half guard!
Grundmann controlling the action here.
Daniels tries to get to full guard but Grundmann has control of the leg.
Grundmann wants to control but Daniels is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grundmann lands strikes from half guard.
Fred Daniels is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grundmann looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
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 Fred Daniels.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Daniels, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Daniels!
An out of breath Fred Daniels thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Gervais (ranked 3617 p4p, 387 weight class) and Ian McMahon (ranked 3785 p4p, 402 weight class). Gervais comes to the cage accompanied by Arcade Fire - Ready to Start. Ian McMahon has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Samuel Gervais!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ian McMahon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMahon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ian McMahon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gervais.
Gervais lands a nice looking body shot.
Gervais lands a big head kick that sends McMahon tumbling to the mat! Gervais takes a step backwards and waves McMahon back to his feet - he wants the finish!
McMahon is rocked!
It looks like Ian McMahon has been cut.
McMahon looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McMahon tries to get into range but Gervais steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops McMahon! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Gervais scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samuel Gervais!
Our winner, Samuel Gervais, 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.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Niudu Kakka (ranked 3137 p4p, 347 weight class) and Bill Hardwick (ranked 3716 p4p, 395 weight class). Hardwick has chosen Move as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Bill Hardwick 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niudu Kakka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bill Hardwick!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardwick comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kakka moves into the clinch successfully.
Kakka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hardwick has him pressed against the cage.
Hardwick lands a left hand.
Hardwick throws a head punch that misses.
Kakka breaks from the clinch.
Kakka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hardwick.
Kakka is looking to clinch.
Hardwick blocks a head kick by Kakka.
Kakka takes one on the button.
Kakka lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kakka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Hardwick misses.
Hardwick has closed the distance and engaged Kakka in a clinch.
Kakka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kakka throws a sloppy head kick
and Hardwick makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hardwick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kakka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bill Hardwick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kakka misses with a body shot.
Kakka shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hardwick napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardwick is not content to let Kakka control the position.
Kakka decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hardwick to his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Kakka has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kakka throws a right and a left that Hardwick avoids nicely.
Hardwick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hardwick stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hardwick feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kakka's calf.
Hardwick connects with a right hand. Kakka shakes it off.
Kakka closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kakka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hardwick misses with a hook.
Hardwick moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kakka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Kakka does no damage.
Hardwick moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakka breaks from the clinch.
Hardwick throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kakka tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hardwick is in Kakka's guard.
Kakka keeping moving, preventing Hardwick from controlling successfully.
Hardwick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kakka is on top in guard.
Hardwick looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kakka puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardwick is trying to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hardwick can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hardwick looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hardwick actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardwick missing with punches from the bottom.
Hardwick is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kakka scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kakka throws a strike but Hardwick avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kakka wants to stand but Hardwick has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kakka controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hardwick keeping moving, preventing Kakka from controlling successfully.
Hardwick controls Kakka momentarily but Kakka frees himself.
Hardwick is looking for a triangle here but Kakka uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardwick is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kakka off and has taken his back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hardwick's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hardwick gets his hands free as Kakka looks to control.
Kakka is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hardwick.
Hardwick controlling well, preventing Kakka from escaping the position.
Kakka trying to control the action but Hardwick just sinks the hooks in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bill Hardwick will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kakka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kakka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hardwick has managed to clinch.
Hardwick lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hardwick - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hardwick working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kakka fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kakka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kakka blocks a jab.
Hardwick connects with a nice looking jab.
Kakka swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Kakka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hardwick throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
As Hardwick looks to move away, Kakka throws a big counter combo but Hardwick just gets out of the way.
Hardwick thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Kakka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hardwick moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakka goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hardwick shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kakka as he avoids it easily.
Kakka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hardwick digs a good body shot into Kakka's ribs.
Kakka throws out a powerful jab.
Hardwick scores with a punch to the head.
Kakka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kakka throws a right and a left that Hardwick avoids nicely.
Kakka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hardwick moves into the clinch.
Hardwick working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardwick prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hardwick scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kakka is rocked!
Hardwick lands a right hand.
Oh Kakka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kakka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hardwick just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niudu Kakka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardwick lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardwick lands a takedown into guard.
Kakka pushes Hardwick off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Hardwick scores with a nice strike.
Hardwick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kakka misses with a straight right.
Kakka misses with a kick to the body
and Hardwick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hardwick takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kakka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hardwick circles away quickly and effectively.
Hardwick tries to clinch up.
Kakka seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice cross by Hardwick.
Hardwick lands with a good body shot.
Kakka throws a nice looking combination but Hardwick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hardwick ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hardwick throws a solid leg kick but Kakka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hardwick.
Kakka looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kakka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hardwick.
Kakka throws a big counter combination but Hardwick scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kakka looks to throw the jab but Hardwick is out of range.
Hardwick clinches up against the cage.
Kakka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardwick lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hardwick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hardwick tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kakka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kakka leaning against his opponent.
Kakka blocks an uppercut.
Hardwick lands with a left to the head.
Hardwick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kakka backwards.
Kakka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hardwick or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardwick throws a big uppercut that drops Kakka! More strikes from Hardwick and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kakka lies dazed against the cage as Hardwick celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Hardwick!
After the fight, Bill Hardwick was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Anderson (ranked 3893 p4p, 473 weight class) and Frank Granger (ranked 4533 p4p, 527 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by Everyday Bro-Team 10. Granger has chosen Primal Concrete Sledge as his entrance music. Frank Granger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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224 lbs
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224 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Granger!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Granger fails with a takedown attempt.
A left and a right from Anderson both land. Nice combination.
Anderson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Granger eats them both and turns towards Anderson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Granger lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Anderson sprawling to the canvas. Granger follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Anderson hang on?
It looks like Carlos Anderson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anderson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Granger postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Anderson covers up, he's hurt! Granger keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Granger and the ref steps in to end the fight! Granger can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Granger!
After the fight, Frank Granger was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Carlos Anderson was interviewed post fight and said 'i'm still rich, a YOUTUBE Star and a great rapper, so suck my ass...'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charles Kenway (ranked 4153 p4p, 331 weight class) and Catalin Marius (ranked 5520 p4p, 393 weight class). Marius has chosen 21 Savage, Offset, Metro Boomin - Ric Flair Drip as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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145 lbs
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144 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Charles Kenway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Catalin Marius!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marius throws a hook but Kenway blocks it.
It looked like Kenway was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kenway moves out of range of the strikes.
Marius throws a poor cross that misses
and Kenway counters with a takedown into side control.
Kenway trying to control the action but Marius is working from the bottom.
Kenway prevents Marius from escaping the position.
Kenway controls the position.
Kenway working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenway is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Marius knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kenway has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenway is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Marius to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Marius shrugs it off.
Marius is controlling an arm, preventing Kenway from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kenway is working for a guillotine from mount but Marius frees his head quite easily.
Marius stops Kenway from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Marius is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Marius has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kenway is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Marius can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kenway is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Kenway!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Charles Kenway!
Charles Kenway took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Athan Pallas (ranked 3113 p4p, 352 weight class) and Armend Berisha (ranked 5406 p4p, 530 weight class). Pallas comes to the cage accompanied by Greeks on Attack. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Armend Berisha was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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170 lbs
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170 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Athan Pallas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Armend Berisha!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berisha shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pallas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Berisha postures up.
Berisha is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Berisha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pallas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pallas keeping moving, preventing Berisha from controlling successfully.
Berisha postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berisha got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pallas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berisha has managed to get both his arms back between Pallas's legs - danger averted.
Pallas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berisha can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Berisha is pushing down on Pallas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pallas is fighting to maintain full guard but Berisha has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pallas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pallas tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pallas punching from the bottom.
Berisha is working for a submission of some sort.
Pallas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pallas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pallas is looking to improve his position.
Berisha working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Pallas's thigh. Pallas counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pallas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Berisha is aware though and is defending well.
Pallas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Berisha wants to control from the top but Pallas keeps moving.
Pallas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Berisha with a nice head shot there.
Berisha throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berisha tries to stand but Pallas is controlling from the bottom.
Pallas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berisha can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pallas keeping moving, preventing Berisha from controlling successfully.
Pallas controls Berisha momentarily but Berisha frees himself.
Pallas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pallas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Berisha got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pallas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berisha has managed to get both his arms back between Pallas's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pallas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pallas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Berisha controls the pace.
Berisha with a flurry of punches that miss.
Berisha thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Berisha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pallas trying to keep a closed guard but Berisha is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Berisha shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pallas eats them both and turns towards Berisha to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Athan Pallas has been cut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berisha drives through with a takedown into Pallas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Berisha wants to control from the top but Pallas keeps moving.
Berisha thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armend Berisha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Athan Pallas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Berisha drives through with a takedown into Pallas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pallas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berisha defends well.
Pallas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Berisha drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Berisha jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Berisha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pallas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pallas trying to keep a closed guard but Berisha is proving a slippery customer.
Pallas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Berisha gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pallas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pallas looking for subs off his back but Berisha has passed one foot through into half guard.
Pallas is trying to control but can't.
Berisha trying to work for an americana but Pallas has managed to regain full guard.
Pallas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berisha can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two 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.
Berisha trying to control but Pallas is working from the bottom.
Pallas throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Berisha postures up.
Berisha drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Berisha jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Berisha wants to stand but Pallas is controlling his posture from full guard.
Berisha wants to control from the top but Pallas keeps moving.
Berisha works over Pallas with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berisha advances position into side control!
Pallas is trying to control Berisha's posture but Berisha avoids it.
Berisha trying to control the position but Pallas is working away.
Pallas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Berisha wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pallas manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pallas is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Berisha is tapping! Great win for Pallas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Athan Pallas!
Athan Pallas made sure to mention his sponsor, XFighter Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wale Ammond (ranked 2790 p4p, 304 weight class) and Pyrrhus Nikos (ranked 3573 p4p, 382 weight class). Ammond kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bad. Nikos has chosen Holding Out For a Hero as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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155 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wale Ammond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pyrrhus Nikos!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ammond has Nikos up against the cage in a clinch.
Nikos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nikos avoids the elbow strike from Ammond, against the cage.
Nikos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ammond scores with a nice body kick.
Nikos throws the left hand but Ammond avoids the punch easily.
Nikos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A head kick misses from Ammond.
Ammond moves into the clinch successfully.
Nikos manages to break the clinch.
Nikos misses with a two punch combination.
We've been hearing reports that Ammond has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nikos shoots in for a takedown but Ammond shows good takedown defense.
Ammond scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ammond rushes Nikos and presses him up against the cage.
Ammond pushes off an throws an elbow but Nikos leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
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!
Nikos blocks an elbow strike.
Ammond trying to land knees to the body.
Ammond tries to work over Nikos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ammond digs a right hand into Nikos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nikos's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ammond comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ammond misses with some punches.
Nikos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ammond is defending well for now.
Nikos ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nikos no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Nikos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nikos controls Ammond momentarily but Ammond frees himself.
Ammond controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nikos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ammond stands up from Nikos's guard - Ammond perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ammond moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikos avoiding damage as Ammond throws knees to the body.
Nikos avoiding damage as Ammond throws knees to the body.
Ammond has a couple of punches blocked by Nikos.
Ammond throws a head punch that misses.
Nikos pulls guard successfully.
Ammond not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ammond wants to stand but Nikos has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ammond trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ammond looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ammond avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ammond postures up.
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.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nikos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ammond feints and then cracks Nikos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nikos down.
Nikos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ammond is out of range and Nikos settles back down.
Ammond jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nikos misses with a right hand
and Ammond counters with a low kick, right behind Nikos 's knee.
Nikos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ammond clinches.
Nikos can't find room to land a body shot as Ammond controls the action.
Ammond misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ammond throws a punch but it's blocked by Nikos.
Ammond misses with an elbow over the top.
Ammond lands an elbow that stopped Nikos in his tracks for a moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nikos avoids the elbow strike from Ammond, against the cage.
Ammond throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wale Ammond dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ammond, right into the meat.
Ammond has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nikos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wale Ammond has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nikos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nikos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ammond just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ammond swings wildly with an uppercut but Nikos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ammond creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nikos blocks a body shot from Ammond.
Ammond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ammond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nikos can do to turn this around?
Ammond doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nikos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikos has had enough of the clinch but Ammond keeps him there for the moment.
Nikos misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ammond.
Ammond tries to land knees in the clinch but Nikos avoids the damage to the body.
Nikos is trying to stall.
Ammond misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ammond throws an elbow but it misses.
Ammond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nikos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ammond struggles to land a body shot inside as Nikos controls his hands.
Nikos avoiding damage as Ammond throws knees to the body.
Ammond missing with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Ammond.
Ammond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ammond digs a right hand into Nikos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nikos's gas tank.
Nikos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ammond misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Ammond.
Ammond throws an elbow that misses.
Nikos tries to break the clinch but Ammond is controlling the position.
Ammond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nikos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikos stalling in the clinch but Ammond improves position.
Ammond tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ammond missing with knees to the body.
Ammond lands an elbow that stopped Nikos in his tracks for a moment.
Nikos tries to circle away but Ammond has him pinned against the cage.
Ammond trying to land knees to the body.
Ammond throws a head punch that misses.
Nikos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ammond pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ammond closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ammond tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nikos's elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ammond misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nikos.
Ammond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Ammond.
Nikos managing to block the knees to the body from Ammond.
Ammond creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nikos's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikos takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ammond tries to work over Nikos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ammond lands an elbow inside that Nikos shrugs off.
Ammond missing with knees to the body.
Ammond goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nikos avoiding damage as Ammond throws knees to the body.
Nikos blocks a body shot from Ammond.
Ammond misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ammond lands a nice elbow.
Nikos is trying to pull guard but Ammond has him pressed against the cage.
Wale Ammond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pyrrhus Nikos.
Nikos is trying to break free.
Ammond tries to throw a body punch but Nikos avoids it by throwing Ammond back against the cage.
Ammond stops a takedown attempt from Nikos.
Nikos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ammond tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nikos avoids it.
Nikos dodges an elbow strike from Ammond.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikos managing to block the knees to the body from Ammond.
Ammond pushes Nikos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ammond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ammond trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nikos.
Ammond pushes off an throws an elbow but Nikos leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ammond misses with an elbow over the top.
Ammond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ammond blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ammond misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nikos.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ammond swings wildly with an uppercut but Nikos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ammond trying to land knees to the body.
Ammond tries to throw a body punch but Nikos avoids it by throwing Ammond back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ammond throws an elbow but misses.
Nikos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wale Ammond dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ammond avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ammond is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nikos.
Nikos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ammond circles away quickly and effectively.
Ammond closes the distance and pushes Nikos back into the cage.
Ammond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ammond is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nikos is defending well for now.
Nikos looking to stall.
Ammond creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nikos's defenses.
Nikos controlling the action here for a moment.
Ammond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikos wants to stall.
Nikos tries to pull guard but Ammond won't allow it.
Ammond is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ammond tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nikos's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ammond fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nikos wants a takedown but no success here.
Ammond misses with some punches.
Nikos tries a body shot but Ammond blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ammond just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nikos's brow.
Ammond misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ammond trying to land knees to the body.
Ammond tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ammond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ammond tries to land knees in the clinch but Nikos avoids the damage to the body.
Ammond trying to land knees to the body.
Ammond tries to throw a body punch but Nikos avoids it by throwing Ammond back against the cage.
Ammond lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nikos dodges an elbow strike from Ammond.
Ammond tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nikos avoids it.
Ammond trying to land knees to the body.
Nikos prevents a body shot from Ammond.
Wale Ammond is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikos avoids the elbow strike from Ammond, against the cage.
Ammond swings wildly with an uppercut but Nikos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ammond misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ammond tries a body shot but Nikos blocks it.
Ammond misses with a punch to the body.
Nikos is trying to pull guard but Ammond has him pressed against the cage.
Wale Ammond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pyrrhus Nikos.
Nikos misses with a knee strike.
Nikos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ammond walks away with a smile on his face. Nikos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ammond slips a jab from Nikos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ammond pushes Nikos up against the cage in a clinch.
Ammond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nikos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ammond clinches up against the cage.
Nikos tries to pull guard but Ammond won't allow it.
Nikos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nikos is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ammond tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nikos's elbow.
Ammond is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikos tries to pull guard but Ammond holds him up against the cage and eventually Nikos drops back down to his feet.
Nikos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ammond throws the left hand but Nikos avoids the punch easily.
Nikos throws a hook to the side of Ammond's head but Ammond sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wale Ammond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ammond misses with a head kick.
Nikos flicks out a counter leg kick but Ammond steps away.
Wale Ammond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ammond scoring well with a low kick there.
Ammond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nikos throws a counter combo.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nikos or perhaps it was just good defense by Ammond, which made it look bad.
Wale Ammond is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nikos misses with a body punch
and Ammond counters with a good, hard body kick but Nikos shrugs it off.
Nikos looks to land a left hand but Ammond moved out of range nicely.
Nikos looks to land a right hand but Ammond moved out of range.
Pyrrhus Nikos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nikos shoots in looking for a takedown but Ammond manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nikos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wale Ammond showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ammond, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wale Ammond!
Wale Ammond very nearly forgot to thank Pit Bull Development amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Cooper (ranked 2272 p4p, 292 weight class) and Melvin Comeau (ranked 2903 p4p, 373 weight class). Comeau has chosen One of These Days as his entrance music. Melvin Comeau is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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215 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Melvin Comeau!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper throws a lazy right hand but Comeau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Comeau! But no joy.
Comeau throws a hook but Cooper avoids it easily.
Cooper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cooper on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Matt Cooper has been cut.
Cooper looks to land a left hand but Comeau moved out of range nicely.
Comeau sizes up Cooper with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cooper throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Melvin Comeau has been cut.
Comeau lands a big uppercut and Cooper crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Cooper looks OK. Comeau waves Cooper back to his feet!
Cooper is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BAM! Comeau delivers a spinning backfist that drops Cooper like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Melvin Comeau!
A less than humble Melvin Comeau 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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