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Torcida 16 - Silva Vs Wolf PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Will Silva (ranked 25687 p4p, 515 weight class) and Cian McCloskey (ranked 8562 p4p, 466 weight class). Cian McCloskey struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.9lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Cian McCloskey looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Will Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cian McCloskey!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silva.
McCloskey has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
McCloskey breaks the clinch.
Silva throws a left and a right that both miss
and McCloskey counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McCloskey being controlled here momentarily.
McCloskey stands up from guard. Let's bang!
McCloskey throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Silva on the side of the head.
Silva closes the distance but McCloskey moves to the side
and McCloskey counters with a stiff right hand.
McCloskey circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCloskey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Silva lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCloskey at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva misses with a low kick.
McCloskey dodges the punch combination from Silva.
McCloskey wants to counter with a clinch but Silva pushes him away.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
McCloskey feints the counter takedown.
Silva does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Silva moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMcCloskey.
Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McCloskey counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Silva misses with a combination
and McCloskey counters with a series of strikes. Silva will be more careful next time no doubt.
Silva tries to clinch there but McCloskey circles away.
Silva tries to score with a low kick but McCloskey moves his leg out of the way.
McCloskey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCloskey moves away.
A little jabbing left from McCloskey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Silva throws a right and a left that McCloskey avoids nicely.
Silva throws a right hand that McCloskey ducks under and follows up with a left that McCloskey also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McCloskey counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Silva is breathing heavily.
McCloskey moves into the clinch successfully.
McCloskey breaks the clinch.
Silva misses with a double jab
and McCloskey counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Silva is lucky that one didn't land flush.
McCloskey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Will Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCloskey throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Silva's head.
McCloskey moves out of range as Silva strikes.
McCloskey swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
McCloskey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Silva misses with the combination.
McCloskey is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McCloskey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McCloskey slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
McCloskey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McCloskey throws a head kick that misses.
Silva tries to bum rush McCloskey with a series of wild strikes but McCloskey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCloskey.
As McCloskey backs away, Silva returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Silva tries to work over McCloskey's front leg with a kick but McCloskey checks it.
McCloskey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Silva defends it well.
A head kick misses from McCloskey.
Silva falls off balance throwing a combination
and McCloskey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but McCloskey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like McCloskey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCloskey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCloskey throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cian McCloskey will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
McCloskey scores with a nice head shot.
Will Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCloskey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
Silva misses with the combination.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
McCloskey takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McCloskey let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Oooh a lovely combination from Silva sends McCloskey down but not out. Silva dives into side control looking to finish.
McCloskey is rocked!
It looks like Cian McCloskey has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
McCloskey is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
Silva lands a big right hook! McCloskey looks hurt but is still standing! Silva lands a left jab and another right hook! This time McCloskey falls down and Silva dives in with a huge hammer fist! McCloskey's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Silva runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Will Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Zetsika (ranked 4677 p4p, 351 weight class) and AJ Daniels (ranked 3475 p4p, 288 weight class). AJ Daniels is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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151 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antonio Zetsika!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, AJ Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zetsika manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Zetsika scores with a four punch combination!
Daniels throws a head kick but Zetsika moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Daniels.
As Daniels tries to get set, Zetsika tries to push him back and clinch up but Daniels manages to avoid the attempt.
Zetsika clinches up against the cage.
Zetsika escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daniels throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zetsika's waist but Zetsika gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Daniels off to one side.
Zetsika pushes Daniels up against the cage in a clinch.
Daniels takes an elbow to the temple.
Zetsika effectively controlling the action here.
Zetsika has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Daniels clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daniels tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zetsika throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Daniels sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Daniels wants to improve his position but Zetsika is controlling well.
Zetsika throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Daniels is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Daniels looking for submissions off his back.
Zetsika wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daniels keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zetsika throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zetsika is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Daniels looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zetsika thows a huge punch but Daniels dodges it nicely.
Daniels is trying to maintain the position but Zetsika is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Daniels gets full guard.
Zetsika is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Daniels trying to keep a closed guard but Zetsika is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Daniels gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zetsika to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Zetsika loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zetsika trying to control but Daniels is working from the bottom.
Daniels working a defensive guard but Zetsika manages to pass into side control anyway.
Daniels looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Daniels takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Daniels is not content to let Zetsika control the position.
Zetsika working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Zetsika dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Daniels doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zetsika counters with a nice body shot.
Zetsika scores with a nice right hand.
Zetsika throws a one two combo.
Antonio Zetsika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zetsika throws a right and a left that both miss.
Daniels will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Daniels takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zetsika moves into the clinch successfully.
Daniels manages to break the clinch.
Daniels darts in looking for a takedown but Zetsika gets double underhooks and turns Daniels into the cage.
A little feinted left hand from Zetsika on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Antonio Zetsika has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Daniels.
Daniels connects with a high kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zetsika tries a head kick but it misses.
Zetsika is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daniels can do to turn this around?
Daniels shoots in for a takedown but Zetsika shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zetsika rushes Daniels and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zetsika's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Antonio Zetsika is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zetsika moves into range and clinches up with Daniels.
Zetsika breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zetsika with a hook.
Zetsika scores with a three punch combo!
Antonio Zetsika is winning the standup battle so far.
Zetsika is looking to slow Daniels down with leg kicks.
Zetsika misses with a double jab.
Zetsika lands a head kick!
Daniels misses with a takedown attempt - Zetsika sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Zetsika wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zetsika moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zetsika escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zetsika lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zetsika throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Daniels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zetsika moves into range and clinches up with Daniels.
Daniels fails to pull guard.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Daniels is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zetsika to keep the fight standing.
Zetsika pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from Zetsika.
Daniels throws a head kick that misses.
Zetsika closes this distance looking for a takedown but Daniels circles away.
Zetsika gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zetsika breaks the clinch.
Zetsika has Daniels up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zetsika breaks from the clinch.
Zetsika misses with a wild combination.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown but Zetsika shows good takedown defense.
Zetsika seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zetsika scores with a jab to the body.
Zetsika tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Daniels manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Daniels looks for a takedown but Zetsika sprawls well.
Zetsika connects with a nice looking jab.
Zetsika looks to land a combination but Daniels avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown but Zetsika shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zetsika closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Daniels closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zetsika's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Zetsika manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Daniels is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zetsika breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Daniels closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Zetsika quickly recovers to half guard.
Zetsika kicks off Daniels and gets to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zetsika's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daniels on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Zetsika takes the fight into the clinch.
Daniels goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zetsika prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Zetsika dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Zetsika scores with a one two! Daniels had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Zetsika darts in and clinches Daniels up against the cage.
Daniels is looking for a takedown.
Zetsika drops down looking for an ankle pick but Daniels pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zetsika gets a clinch.
Daniels tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zetsika misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Daniels.
Zetsika has hold of one of Daniels's legs. Daniels is fighting the takedown attempt but Zetsika gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Daniels trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zetsika trying to control the position from guard on top but Daniels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daniels lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Daniels controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Daniels trying to control the position from guard on top but Zetsika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Daniels thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zetsika has his foot on Daniels's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Daniels works his way back into a safe position though.
Zetsika had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daniels defends it easily.
Daniels postures up.
Zetsika controlling Daniels's posture.
Daniels looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Zetsika connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Daniels doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zetsika throws a head kick but Daniels moves out of range.
Zetsika fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Zetsika as Daniels shoots in.
A quick step to the side and Zetsika tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Antonio Zetsika has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Daniels.
Zetsika pushes Daniels up against the cage in a clinch.
Zetsika lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zetsika escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zetsika connects with the punch.
Zetsika gets tackled into the cage by Daniels. Daniels maintains the clinch.
Daniels is trying to pull guard but Zetsika turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zetsika - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zetsika manages to break the clinch.
Crunch! Zetsika slams his shin into Daniels's torso.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daniels shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zetsika defends it nicely.
Antonio Zetsika is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zetsika misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daniels throws a counter combo.
AJ Daniels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zetsika blocks a head kick by Daniels.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Zetsika showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zetsika has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Zetsika!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Debo Dibbs (ranked 7117 p4p, 708 weight class) and Bolan Drung (ranked 7106 p4p, 706 weight class). Bolan Drung will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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205 lbs
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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 Montreal, Debo Dibbs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bolan Drung!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drung just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Dibbs.
Drung connects with a body shot.
Drung ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dibbs moves away.
Drung throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Drung misses with the combination.
Dibbs swings for the body but Drung moves out of range.
Drung looks to land a combination but Dibbs avoids it well.
Dibbs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drung.
Drung fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dibbs tries to bum rush Drung with a series of wild strikes but Drung uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick by Drung misses
and Dibbs counters by moving into the clinch.
Drung prevents a body shot from Dibbs.
Dibbs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dibbs breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drung lands an overhand right.
Dibbs moves out of range as Drung strikes.
Drung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dibbs.
Drung tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Dibbs is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Dibbs loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Drung hold on?
Dibbs has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dibbs is hanging on to Drung's back as he tries to escape.
Dibbs lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Dibbs looking to break Drung's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Drung remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dibbs will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Dibbs avoiding Drung 's attempts to control his hands.
Dibbs has good solid back control here.
Drung rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dibbs takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dibbs has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dibbs lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dibbs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dibbs cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dibbs jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Drung manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Dibbs stands up and beckons Drung to his feet.
Drung misses with a wild combination.
Dibbs is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Drung.
No joy there for Drung, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drung takes a swing at Dibbs's ribcage but misses.
Drung scores with a nice right hand.
Dibbs walks into a stiff left hand from Drung.
Drung shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dibbs eats them both and turns towards Drung to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drung throws a hook but Dibbs avoids it easily.
Dibbs dodges the punch combination from Drung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bolan Drung will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dibbs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little jabbing left from Drung on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Drung throws a right and a left that Dibbs avoids nicely.
Dibbs wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dibbs looks to throw the jab but Drung is out of range.
Drung misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bolan Drung seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drung throws a body shot but no joy.
Dibbs ducks under a wild hook from Drung.
Drung swinging wildly here.
Drung misses with a few strikes there.
Drung fails to land with a series of punches.
Dibbs is looking to counter the offense by Drung and move into the clinch.
Dibbs shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dibbs was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dibbs controls the position.
Dibbs is working Drung over with some ground and pound from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee asks Dibbs politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dibbs prefers to stall for the moment though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Drung can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dibbs working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drung looks to move to half guard but instead Dibbs has passed into mount! Damn!
Dibbs controlling the position easily from mount.
Dibbs prevents Drung from getting the reversal.
Dibbs content just to control the position here.
Dibbs has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dibbs looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Dibbs controlling from mount.
Dibbs wants to finish this one by submission but Drung is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dibbs.
Dibbs is landing with some decent strikes but Drung is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Drung really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dibbs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dibbs stands up from mount. Strange move.
Nice defenses there by Dibbs.
Drung misses with a body shot.
Bolan Drung is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drung throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dibbs holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dibbs misses with a punch to the body.
Dibbs effectively controlling the action here.
Dibbs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drung lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice sprawl there from Drung as Dibbs shoots in.
Drung ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dibbs moves away.
Dibbs fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Debo Dibbs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dibbs defending well as Drung loads up on a big left hand.
Dibbs is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Drung.
Drung throws a right and a left that Dibbs avoids nicely.
Dibbs moves away from the strike by Drung.
Dibbs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Drung misses with a combination
and Dibbs counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drung blocks a body shot from Dibbs.
Dibbs presses Drung against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dibbs just leaning against Drung, taking a breather.
Drung tries to circle away but Dibbs has him pinned against the cage.
A short uppercut from Dibbs.
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!
Dibbs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drung is trying to force a seperation but Dibbs has the dominant position.
Dibbs working aggressively here.
Drung working hard to break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dibbs tries a body shot but Drung blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Debo Dibbs will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Drung slips under a jab from Dibbs.
Dibbs moves into the clinch.
Dibbs is working Drung over against the cage.
Drung blocks a body shot from Dibbs.
Dibbs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drung has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dibbs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drung misses with a jab, cross combination.
Drung lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dibbs circles away quickly and effectively.
Dibbs tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Drung manages to circle out of the way.
Drung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dibbs manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drung misses with the combination.
Drung misses with a body punch
and Dibbs holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dibbs is struggling to control the position.
Dibbs misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dibbs throws a punch but it's blocked by Drung.
Dibbs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Drung misses its intended target.
Drung throws a looping overhand right but Dibbs ducks down to avoid it.
Dibbs is looking to counter the offense by Drung and move into the clinch.
Dibbs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Drung takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big right from Drung misses.
Drung throws a big shot that misses.
Dibbs checks a low kick from Drung.
Drung throws a right hand that misses
and Dibbs holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dibbs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drung throws a body shot but no joy.
Dibbs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drung.
Drung throws a body punch but Dibbs moves out of range.
Drung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dibbs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drung misses with a straight left.
Dibbs is looking to counter the offense by Drung and move into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Drung misses the target.
Dibbs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drung.
As Drung tries to get set, Dibbs tries to push him back and clinch up but Drung manages to avoid the attempt.
Dibbs needs to keep his hands up - Drung had a free shot at his head there.
Drung misses with a combination
and Dibbs counters by moving into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dibbs misses with a punch to the body.
Dibbs misses with a punch to the body.
Dibbs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drung blocks a body shot from Dibbs.
Dibbs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dibbs shoots in for a takedown but Drung shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Drung misses with a body shot
and Dibbs counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dibbs.
Dibbs lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dibbs misses with a body punch.
Dibbs misses with some punches.
Drung blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Debo Dibbs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dibbs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dibbs looks for a takedown but Drung sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Debo Dibbs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dibbs is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Drung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drung scores with a three punch combo!
Drung throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dibbs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Drung sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dibbs shoots in for a takedown but Drung shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drung avoids the body shot from Dibbs.
Dibbs is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Drung.
Jab by Drung.
Dibbs is rocked!
Drung misses with a head kick.
Dibbs tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Drung manages to circle out of the way.
Drung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dibbs tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Drung manages to circle out of the way.
Drung throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dibbs seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Drung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dibbs manages to avoid it.
Dibbs is looking to counter the offense by Drung and move into the clinch.
Drung tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dibbs was well out of range. Poor timing from Drung.
Drung lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dibbs circles away quickly and effectively.
Bolan Drung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drung cracks Dibbs with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bolan Drung comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Drung has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lester Limbaugh (ranked 4362 p4p, 339 weight class) and Leveon Bell (ranked 8433 p4p, 463 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lester Limbaugh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leveon Bell!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Limbaugh darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Leveon Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Limbaugh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bell moves away.
Bell now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Limbaugh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Limbaugh to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Limbaugh. Bell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Limbaugh missing with a left hand there. Bell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bell misses with a wild combination.
Good shot there by Limbaugh.
Bell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Limbaugh tests Bell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Limbaugh has a takedown stuffed.
A punch combination from Bell misses.
Limbaugh punishes Bell's body with a nice straight punch.
Bell throws a sloppy head kick and Limbaugh moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Limbaugh counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Limbaugh has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Some wild striking there from Bell.
Limbaugh connects with a jab.
Bell is rocked!
Bell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bell is still on wobbly legs! Can Limbaugh finish him?
Limbaugh is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Limbaugh manages to avoid it.
Limbaugh throws a monster overhand right that drops Bell! Limbaugh follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lester Limbaugh!
Lester Limbaugh thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Jacobs (ranked 5005 p4p, 497 weight class) and Bobby Baratheon (ranked 4343 p4p, 447 weight class). Bobby Baratheon 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jerry Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Baratheon!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs tries to clinch up.
Baratheon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Baratheon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jacobs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jacobs is looking to clinch but Baratheon is avoiding it.
Jacobs is looking to clinch.
Jacobs has closed the distance and engaged Baratheon in a clinch.
Baratheon tries to circle away but Jacobs has him pinned against the cage.
Jacobs throws a head punch that misses.
Baratheon missing with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Jacobs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baratheon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jacobs avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Baratheon tries to land knees in the clinch but Jacobs avoids the damage to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Baratheon has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jacobs lands with a left to the head.
Jacobs throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jacobs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Jacobs.
Baratheon looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jacobs lands a right hand.
Jacobs gets through Baratheon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jacobs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jacobs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baratheon backwards.
It looks like Bobby Baratheon has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jacobs.
A body shot lands from Jacobs.
Jacobs lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jacobs.
Jacobs digs a right hand underneath Baratheon's ribcage. Baratheon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jacobs lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jacobs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baratheon backwards.
Jacobs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baratheon backwards.
A short uppercut from Jacobs.
Jacobs digs a right hand underneath Baratheon's ribcage. Baratheon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jacobs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baratheon backwards.
Jacobs digs a right hand into Baratheon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baratheon's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Jacobs.
Baratheon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Jacobs.
Jacobs lands a body shot.
A short right from Jacobs on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Jacobs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jacobs.
Jacobs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jacobs lands with a short shot to the head.
Jacobs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jacobs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baratheon backwards.
Jacobs stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jacobs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jacobs lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jacobs.
Baratheon is rocked!
Jacobs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Baratheon is still on wobbly legs! Can Jacobs finish him?
Jacobs scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs scores with a shot to the side of Baratheon's head.
Jacobs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jacobs throws a big uppercut that drops Baratheon! More strikes from Jacobs and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Baratheon lies dazed against the cage as Jacobs celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerry Jacobs!
Jerry Jacobs thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ned Stark (ranked 4815 p4p, 502 weight class) and Rafal Mazur (ranked 3839 p4p, 419 weight class). Mazur has chosen Nothing More - Here's to Heartache as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ned Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rafal Mazur!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazur moves in looking to clinch but Stark pushes him off.
Mazur tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mazur has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Stark is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A jab from Stark misses.
Stark throws a hook but Mazur avoids it easily.
Stark throws a series of punches but Mazur avoids them all with ease.
Mazur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stark.
Stark fails with a takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Stark misses its intended target.
Mazur shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stark but Stark pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Decent striking displayed by Stark there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazur keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stark misses with a series of wild punches.
Stark takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazur moves away.
Mazur darts in and clinches Stark up against the cage.
Stark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mazur lands with a kick to the temple. Stark shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mazur has managed to clinch.
Mazur scores a nice knee to the body.
Mazur will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stark up against the cage.
Mazur lands an uppercut.
Stark being controlled against the cage.
Stark has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Stark is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazur has Stark pressed against the cage, preventing Stark from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stark is trying to break the clinch but Mazur has him pressed against the cage.
Mazur avoiding damage.
Stark has had enough of the clinch but Mazur keeps him there for the moment.
Mazur landing knees to the body.
Stark pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mazur wants to clinch up but Stark keeps it at a distance.
Stark looks to throw a body kick
and Mazur counters with a solid body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazur takes the fight into the clinch.
Mazur working Stark over with knees to the body.
Mazur scores a nice knee to the body.
Stark is breathing heavily.
Mazur missing with knees to the body.
Come on Mazur - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazur stalling against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Mazur's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Mazur stalling against the cage.
Mazur receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Mazur lands with a short shot to the head.
Mazur is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mazur stalls.
Mazur misses with a knee to the head.
Stark is trying to break the clinch but Mazur has him pressed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mazur takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Stark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stark throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mazur on the side of the head.
Mazur has closed the distance and engaged Stark in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stark is trying to break the clinch but Mazur is controlling him.
Stark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stark throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mazur counters by clinching up.
Mazur pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stark throws an elbow that misses.
Stark tries to break the clinch but Mazur is controlling the position.
Stark looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mazur effectively controlling the action here.
Stark tries to break the clinch but Mazur is controlling the position.
Mazur throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stark blocks it with crossed arms.
Stark tries to circle away but Mazur has him pinned against the cage.
Stark misses with an elbow strike.
Mazur is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafal Mazur dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mazur gets a clinch.
Rafal Mazur seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stark wants to get back to striking at distance but Mazur won't allow it.
Stark pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stark takes an elbow to the temple.
Mazur lands an uppercut.
Mazur content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stark is trying to break the clinch but Mazur is controlling him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stark has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Stark has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mazur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Stark's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mazur tries to land a knee to the head but Stark blocks with his arms.
Stark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mazur darts in and clinches Stark up against the cage.
Mazur with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mazur scores with a head kick. Stark tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Stark stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stark wants it to stay on the feet.
Stark is looking to land body kicks.
Mazur appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mazur is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stark defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mazur.
Stark keeps the fight on the outside.
Stark fails to land with a series of punches.
Stark misses with a wild combination.
Stark pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Mazur misses.
Stark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mazur circles away quickly and effectively.
We've been told by Stark's head coaches at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ned Stark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mazur dodges the punch combination from Stark.
Mazur blocks a jab.
Ned Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazur closes the distance and clinches up with Stark, looking for a takedown. Mazur pushes Stark against the cage but Stark circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ned Stark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafal Mazur.
Stark throws a hook to the side of Mazur's head but Mazur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stark has his takedown stuffed
and Mazur counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stark connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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!
Mazur closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stark pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stark misses with a hook.
Stark throws a jab but it's blocked by Mazur.
Mazur throws a leg kick which misses Stark's front leg but catches the back leg as Stark tries to avoid it.
Mazur tries to clinch but Stark is having none of it.
Stark throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stark or perhaps it was just good defense by Mazur, which made it look bad.
Mazur staying out of range there.
Mazur looks for a takedown but Stark sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Stark on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark loads up on a big right hand but Mazur slips the punch.
Stark misses with an uppercut
and Mazur counters with a straight right hand.
Stark misses with a kick to the body
and Mazur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stark throws a nice looking combination but Mazur bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mazur darts in looking for a takedown but Stark gets double underhooks and turns Mazur into the cage.
Stark throws a hook but Mazur avoids it easily.
Mazur shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stark as he jumps to the side.
Mazur closes the distance and clinches.
Mazur lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stark working hard to break the clinch.
Mazur misses with a knee strike.
Stark is looking to break free of the clinch but Mazur has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mazur lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mazur.
Stark is trying to break free.
Stark wants to get back to striking at distance but Mazur won't allow it.
Stark has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stark manages to break the clinch.
Mazur has closed the distance and engaged Stark in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stark as Mazur tries to tie him up.
Stark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stark ducks right into an uppercut from Mazur.
Stark lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ned Stark is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Mazur finds it's way through Stark's defenses.
A good leg kick by Stark.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rafal Mazur will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Stark misses with an uppercut. Mazur saw that one coming.
Stark throws a hook to the side of Mazur's head but Mazur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mazur unleashes a big counter combination but Stark bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mazur has closed the distance and engaged Stark in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Mazur.
Nice elbow from Mazur.
It looks like Ned Stark has been cut.
Stark pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stark wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mazur using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Stark avoiding damage.
Mazur lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazur taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stark looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stark is trying to break the clinch but Mazur has him pressed against the cage.
Mazur stalling in the clinch.
Mazur goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mazur takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A frustrated look appears on Stark's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mazur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stark tries to break the clinch but Mazur is controlling the position.
Stark working hard to break the clinch.
Mazur scores with a shoulder strike.
Mazur lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stark or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stalling in the clinch from Mazur.
Mazur gets through Stark's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mazur lands an elbow just above Stark 's eye.
Mazur is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mazur lands an elbow inside.
Stark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazur fails with a takedown attempt.
Mazur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stark.
Stark circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mazur throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mazur clinches up with Stark and pushes him back against the cage.
Stark is trying to force a seperation but Mazur has the dominant position.
Mazur lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Mazur stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stark is trying to force a seperation but Mazur has the dominant position.
Mazur landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short right from Mazur on the inside.
Stark manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mazur looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazur is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mazur blocks a head kick by Stark.
Stark misses with a hook to the body
and Mazur counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Mazur looks at the referee who does nothing so Mazur lands a crushing right that sends Stark to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafal Mazur!
Rafal Mazur thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy McLoughlin (ranked 3681 p4p, 458 weight class) and Jimi Toa (ranked 4054 p4p, 478 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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25
213 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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205 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy McLoughlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimi Toa!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLoughlin gets a double leg takedown into Toa's guard.
McLoughlin won't allow Toa to sweep him here.
McLoughlin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Toa is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McLoughlin, into his guard.
Toa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McLoughlin is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McLoughlin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McLoughlin lying in Toa's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Toa decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! McLoughlin taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jimi Toa!
Jimi Toa thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Lashley (ranked 4320 p4p, 425 weight class) and Drew Carvalho (ranked 3961 p4p, 392 weight class). Carvalho has chosen Wrecked-by PARKWAY DRIVE 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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240 lbs
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Lashley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Drew Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carvalho throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Bobby Lashley has been cut.
Lashley looks for a takedown but Carvalho sprawls well.
Lashley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lashley tries to move into range but Carvalho moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bobby Lashley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carvalho gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lashley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Carvalho to keep the fight standing.
Carvalho scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carvalho.
Carvalho is leaning against Lashley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Carvalho manages to break the clinch.
Carvalho throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lashley tries for a takedown but Carvalho circles away easily
and Carvalho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lashley is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Lashley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lashley switches off momentarily and Carvalho cracks him with a monster right hand! Lashley topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Carvalho dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Carvalho!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Drew Carvalho!
A very excited looking Drew Carvalho made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Murilo SIlva (ranked 4092 p4p, 435 weight class) and Chief Wolf (ranked 4444 p4p, 470 weight class). Chief Wolf has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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199 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Murilo SIlva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
SIlva trying to hold on to Wolf's head to control him but Wolf postures up.
SIlva is defending against the submission attempts here by Wolf.
Wolf wants to pass to mount but SIlva is defending the position.
SIlva tries to roll over but Wolf keeps him under control.
Wolf seems to be working for a kimura but SIlva defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf is working for a kimura here but SIlva manages to reverse the position and he's now in Wolf's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
SIlva throwing strikes but missing.
Wolf utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
SIlva is stalling in the full guard.
Wolf looking for a guillotine here but SIlva defends easily.
Wolf keeping moving, preventing SIlva from controlling successfully.
SIlva lands a couple of digs.
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.
Wolf has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but SIlva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
SIlva trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolf wants to sweep here but SIlva controlling him for the moment.
SIlva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
SIlva trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolf working for a triangle but SIlva defends it easily.
SIlva controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wolf has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym (ALL ELITE COACHES). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
SIlva trying to control but Wolf is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SIlva content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Wolf has locked up a guillotine! Wolf's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? SIlva is holding on here and Wolf must be using up a lot of energy. SIlva has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Wolf gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chief Wolf!
Chief Wolf is the new middleweight champion!
Chief Wolf gave a mention to Annihilation Apparel in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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