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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hardy Ferguson (ranked 25594 p4p, 263 weight class) and Anton Pursov (ranked 9403 p4p, 261 weight class). 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 Anton Pursov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Hardy Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Pursov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pursov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pursov tries a head kick but it misses.
Ferguson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pursov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ferguson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ferguson is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Pursov Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Ferguson is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Anton Pursov!
Anton Pursov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Hardy Ferguson had this to say: 'It's unfortunate, but it happens. I will be back.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grant Foxon (ranked 6067 p4p, 206 weight class) and Tully Blanchard (ranked 8608 p4p, 251 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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270 lbs
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285 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Grant Foxon !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tully Blanchard!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blanchard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Grant Foxon has been cut.
Foxon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Foxon turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Foxon landing a few strikes.
A control attempt from Blanchard but he's now mounted!
Blanchard tries to lock up and control but Foxon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Foxon tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Blanchard is trying to escape the mount.
Foxon trying to control but Blanchard is having none of it.
Foxon content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanchard looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foxon is working for a rear naked choke. Blanchard is not defending it well and Foxon has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Blanchard refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Blanchard's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Grant Foxon !
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Pulver (ranked 25322 p4p, 814 weight class) and Mikal Rubikov (ranked 5292 p4p, 576 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Pulver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikal Rubikov!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubikov clinches up against the cage.
Rubikov lands an elbow that stopped Pulver in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Chris Pulver has been cut.
Pulver tries to stall but Rubikov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pulver takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rubikov lands a knee to the body.
Pulver is trying to force a seperation but Rubikov has the dominant position.
Rubikov cracks Pulver with a nice body shot.
Pulver is breathing heavily.
Rubikov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rubikov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pulver takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rubikov.
Rubikov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rubikov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Chris Pulver's cut is getting worse.
Rubikov gets through Pulver's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Rubikov as the two fighters clinch.
Rubikov lands a knee to the body.
Rubikov drops Pulver onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Pulver is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Pulver is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubikov has Pulver pressed against the cage. He pushes Pulver back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Rubikov throws a beautiful elbow that sends Pulver crashing to the floor! Rubikov piles on the pressure with more strikes! Pulver is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikal Rubikov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexis Anderson (ranked 4751 p4p, 493 weight class) and Conor Moccgregor (ranked 6762 p4p, 589 weight class). Anderson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pony. Moccgregor comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Victor kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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170 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexis Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor Moccgregor!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson takes the fight into the clinch.
Anderson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Moccgregor jumps guard but Anderson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
I was talking to Anderson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Anderson.
Anderson tries to work over Moccgregor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moccgregor backwards.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Moccgregor controls his hands.
Moccgregor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moccgregor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Anderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Anderson scores with a shot to the side of Moccgregor's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Anderson.
Moccgregor looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moccgregor managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Moccgregor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anderson prevents Moccgregor from breaking the clinch.
Moccgregor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Moccgregor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Anderson smiles and moves away.
Alexis Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Moccgregor.
Anderson clinches up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderson.
Anderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moccgregor backwards.
Anderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moccgregor backwards.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Anderson.
Still in the clinch, Anderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Anderson.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson lands a shot to the body.
Anderson lands a body shot.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Anderson.
Anderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Anderson lands an uppercut.
Moccgregor is rocked!
A short body shot lands from Anderson as the two fighters clinch.
Anderson digs a right hand underneath Moccgregor's ribcage. Moccgregor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Anderson pushes Moccgregor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Moccgregor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moccgregor backwards.
Anderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Anderson lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Anderson.
Anderson lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
A short right from Anderson on the inside.
Moccgregor is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Moccgregor controls his hands.
Moccgregor seems to have recovered his senses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Anderson.
Anderson drops Moccgregor onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Moccgregor is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself, with Moccgregor pressed up against the cage and cracks Moccgregor with a massive uppercut! Moccgregor goes down! He's out cold! Wow, that was some serious power there by Anderson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexis Anderson!
An out of breath Alexis Anderson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Conor Moccgregor stepped up to the mic, saying 'My opponent was the better man, but best believe this is not the end of my story.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Minkki Jakku (ranked 4734 p4p, 367 weight class) and James Howlett (ranked 5296 p4p, 383 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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148 lbs
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154 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Decent boxing
Very confident |
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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 Helsinki, Minkki Jakku!
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, James Howlett!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jakku connects with a right hand. Howlett shakes it off.
Howlett tries to sprawl but Jakku drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Howlett is trying to escape back to his feet but Jakku uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Jakku throws a strike aimed at the side of Howlett's head but Howlett avoids it well.
Jakku controlling from side mount.
Jakku stands up and we're back to a striking position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jakku darts in looking for a takedown but Howlett gets double underhooks and turns Jakku into the cage.
Howlett unleashes a big counter combination but Jakku bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've been hearing reports that Jakku has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jakku scores with a takedown into Howlett's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakku throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jakku gets to his feet. Howlett looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jakku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Howlett unleashes a big counter combination but Jakku bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jakku.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jakku prevents Howlett from escaping the position.
Howlett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jakku. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jakku decides to stand up, so the ref orders Howlett to his feet.
Jakku shoots in for a takedown but Howlett shows good takedown defense.
Despite the aggression on Howlett's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jakku gets a double leg takedown into Howlett's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howlett is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jakku engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jakku looking to pass the guard.
Jakku scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakku showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jakku missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jakku loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Howlett can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jakku controls the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jakku shoots for a takedown but Howlett saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Howlett throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minkki Jakku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jakku.
Jakku shoots and misses
and Howlett counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jakku has his takedown stuffed
and Howlett counters with a left and a right that stings Jakku.
Jakku fails to land the takedown.
Jakku throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Howlett tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jakku is in Howlett's guard.
Jakku controls from within his opponent's guard.
Howlett keeping full guard, as Jakku tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Minkki Jakku dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A head kick misses from Jakku.
As Jakku backs off Howlett throws a huge counter combo but Jakku manages to avoid it all.
Jakku tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Howlett defends well and Jakku ends up having to push Howlett into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Howlett is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jakku will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Howlett unleashes a big counter combination but Jakku bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jakku lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Howlett leaves Jakku with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Jakku backs off Howlett throws a huge counter combo but Jakku manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minkki Jakku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jakku to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jakku is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett keeping full guard, as Jakku tries to pass.
Howlett wants to stand and escape but Jakku is having none of it.
That's two 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.
Jakku 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.
Jakku postures up and lands a big shot to Howlett's brow.
Jakku postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Howlett can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jakku controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We've been informed that Howlett has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jakku misses with a takedown attempt
and Howlett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakku is looking to clinch but Howlett is avoiding it.
Howlett unleashes a big counter combination but Jakku bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jakku moves in looking to clinch but Howlett pushes him off.
Nice takedown defense from Howlett. No joy for Jakku on that attempt.
Despite the aggression on Howlett's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jakku tries to close the distance and clinch but Howlett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Howlett throws a counter combo.
Jakku shoots in and bounces Howlett off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jakku sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Howlett wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Jakku manages to pass to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howlett is trying to stand.
Jakku is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Howlett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jakku.
Jakku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Howlett can do to turn this around?
Jakku slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Minkki Jakku dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jakku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jakku gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Howlett counters with a one-two to the body.
Howlett stuffs the takedown attempt from Jakku. Jakku gets slowly back to his feet.
Jakku is looking to clinch but Howlett is avoiding it.
Howlett unleashes a big counter combination but Jakku bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Minkki Jakku is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jakku closes this distance looking for a takedown but Howlett circles away.
Despite the aggression on Howlett's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minkki Jakku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jakku shoots in but no luck this time.
Howlett unleashes a big counter combination but Jakku bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jakku shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Howlett manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Howlett pushes Jakku off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakku tries for a takedown but Howlett sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jakku looks for a takedown but Howlett sprawls well.
Howlett throws a counter combo.
Jakku throws a sloppy head kick
and Howlett counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Jakku badly! Howlett follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Jakku out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Howlett finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Howlett!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wally Midland (ranked 4213 p4p, 194 weight class) and Alan Markov (ranked 6834 p4p, 281 weight class). Markov has chosen Jay Bling - Aye as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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145 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wally Midland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alan Markov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Midland checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Markov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Midland.
Midland has Markov up against the cage in a clinch.
Midland lands a nice shot to the body.
Markov prevents a body shot from Midland.
Markov wants to break free but Midland has control.
Markov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Midland lands with a light punch inside.
Midland tries to throw a body punch but Markov avoids it by throwing Midland back against the cage.
Markov is looking to break free of the clinch but Midland has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Midland tries to throw a body punch but Markov avoids it by throwing Midland back against the cage.
Markov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Midland can't find room to land a body shot as Markov controls the action.
Midland prevents a body shot from Markov.
Markov lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markov slowing the pace effectively.
Midland scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Markov is trying to break free.
Midland lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Markov lands a hook that snaps the head of Midland backwards.
Markov pushes Midland back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Midland.
A short body shot lands from Midland as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Midland.
Midland presses Markov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Midland tries to work over Markov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Midland blocks an uppercut.
Markov prevents a body shot from Midland.
Midland stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Midland makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markov tries to break the clinch but Midland is controlling the position.
Midland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Markov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Midland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Midland keeps control of Markov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've been hearing reports that Midland has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Midland cracks Markov with a nice body shot.
Midland lands a takedown into guard.
Markov trying to control the position.
Midland postures up in Markov's guard and throws a big left but Markov blocks it.
Markov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Midland.
Midland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Midland sitting in guard here, content to control.
Midland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Markov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Midland is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Midland works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Midland lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Midland seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Midland not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Midland is trying for a kimura here. Markov looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Midland wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wally Midland!
Wally Midland decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dvan Irago (ranked 2979 p4p, 387 weight class) and Jimi Toa (ranked 2711 p4p, 354 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dvan Irago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimi Toa!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toa slips a straight right by Irago.
Toa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Irago definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Irago misses with a jab, cross combination.
Irago moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Toa ducks under a wild hook from Irago.
Toa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Irago defends it nicely.
Irago throws a series of punches but Toa moves out of range.
Irago misses with a looping left.
Toa's coach down at Touch Of Death Combat Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Toa's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Irago misses with a wild body shot.
Toa feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irago throws a big shot that misses.
Toa feints the counter takedown.
Dvan Irago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Irago scores with a body shot.
Irago misses with a few strikes there.
Toa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Irago bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Toa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irago.
Toa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Irago defends it well.
Irago waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Toa.
And Toa tries to counter it with a takedown but Irago pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Irago fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Toa on the side of the head.
Irago throws a body shot but no joy.
Irago misses with a straight right.
Irago just misses with a punch to the body.
Irago missing with a left hand there. Toa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Toa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Irago.
Toa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Irago misses with a body shot.
A combination from Irago does no damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Toa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Irago.
Irago missing with a left hand there. Toa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irago connects with a crisp jab.
Irago throws a body punch but Toa moves out of range.
Irago throws a right and a left that Toa avoids nicely.
And Toa tries to counter it with a takedown but Irago pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Irago throws a nice looking combination but Toa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And Toa tries to counter it with a takedown but Irago pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Toa avoids the body shot from Irago.
Toa ducks under a wild hook from Irago.
Toa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Irago swinging wildly here.
Toa cracks Irago with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irago throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Toa defending well as Irago loads up on a big left hand.
Irago throws a body shot but no joy.
Irago misses with an uppercut. Toa saw that one coming.
Irago throws a shot from downtown. Toa moves away and avoids it.
Toa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Irago sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Toa somewhat.
Dvan Irago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimi Toa.
Irago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dvan Irago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Irago misses with an uppercut. Toa saw that one coming.
Toa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Toa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irago.
Toa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irago throws a series of punches but Toa moves out of range.
Irago slaps away a takedown attempt from Toa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Irago lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Toa circles away quickly and effectively.
Toa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Toa ducks under a wild hook from Irago.
Irago throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Toa.
Irago misses the shot to the body.
Irago misses with a wild combination.
Toa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Irago misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dvan Irago dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Irago misses with a series of wild punches.
Irago is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Toa.
Toa with the counter takedown but Irago avoids it easily.
Irago walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Irago thows a left - swing and a miss!
Toa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Irago misses the jab.
Toa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Toa slips under a jab from Irago.
Toa with the counter takedown but Irago avoids it easily.
Irago takes a swing at Toa's ribcage but misses.
Irago fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Toa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irago misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Irago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Toa can do to turn this around?
Irago misses with the combination.
Toa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Toa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Toa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Irago has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irago is being controlled here.
Toa misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Toa in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Irago is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jimi Toa!
Jimi Toa thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Dvan Irago stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ref is a drug abuser'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rear Breed (ranked 2813 p4p, 367 weight class) and Jeremiah Doucet (ranked 5102 p4p, 567 weight class). The key to victory for Rear Breed has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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195 lbs
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218 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rear Breed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremiah Doucet!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breed misses with a looping left.
Doucet wants to counter the offense by Breed and move into the clinch position.
Doucet looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Doucet takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Doucet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Breed throws out the jab.
Doucet looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Breed fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Doucet on the side of the head.
Breed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doucet manages to avoid it.
Doucet drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doucet fails with the takedown.
Breed is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Breed has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breed connects with a looping right hand.
Doucet fails with the takedown
and Breed counters with a right hand to the body.
Rear Breed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremiah Doucet.
Breed throws a hook to the side of Doucet's head but Doucet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Breed's jab looks to have found its range, popping Doucet under the eye.
Breed shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Doucet eats them both and turns towards Breed to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Doucet shoots in and drives through. Breed sprawls well.
Breed scores with a shot to the body.
Doucet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doucet feints the counter takedown.
Breed misses with an uppercut. Doucet saw that one coming.
Doucet moves out of range of the strikes.
Doucet is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Breed lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breed tries to clinch
and Doucet counters with a shoot 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!
Doucet thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Breed is controlling Doucet's trapped leg to prevent Doucet from advancing to side control.
Breed is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Doucet scores with a couple of nice shots.
Breed controlling the position well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Breed manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Doucet drops back looking for a leg! Breed is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Breed manages to kick Doucet off! Doucet jumps back into Breed's guard.
Doucet 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.
Breed seems keen to control Doucet's posture.
Doucet looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doucet is fighting to break Breed's control of his arms but Breed is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Doucet throwing strikes but missing.
Breed is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Breed continues to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Breed tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Breed tries to strike from the bottom.
Doucet makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Breed lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Doucet wants to stand and escape but Breed is having none of it.
Doucet is looking for a triangle but Breed pushes his legs off easily.
Breed showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doucet will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Breed is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Breed with a flurry of punches that miss.
Breed controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Breed throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Breed is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Breed cracks Doucet with a solid left hand.
Breed stays in close to Doucet's body and controls the position.
Doucet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rear Breed dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Breed leaves Doucet with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Breed appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rear Breed is winning the standup battle so far.
Breed throws a lazy right hand but Doucet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Breed scores with a jab to the jaw.
Doucet ducks under a wild hook from Breed.
Doucet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Doucet drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Breed defends it well.
Breed jabs at Doucet's body.
Doucet misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breed throws a right hand that misses
and Doucet moves into the clinch.
Breed tries a body shot but Doucet blocks it.
Doucet blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Breed fails to land.
Breed is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rear Breed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremiah Doucet.
Breed throws a punch but it's blocked by Doucet.
Breed misses with a short punch on the inside.
Breed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Breed stops a takedown attempt from Doucet.
Breed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Breed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Breed softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Doucet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Breed throws a punch but it's blocked by Doucet.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Breed misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doucet has Breed pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Breed manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Breed misses with the head strike.
Doucet has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Breed after a bit of a struggle.
Breed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Breed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doucet can't get the takedown.
Doucet is looking for a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Breed.
Breed lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Doucet backwards.
Doucet tries to score a body lock takedown but Breed shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Breed gets underhooks to prevent Doucet's takedown attempt.
Breed lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breed gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Doucet.
Breed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Breed lands with a light punch inside.
Breed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doucet can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Breed - that landed with a thud.
Breed misses with a short punch on the inside.
Breed misses with the head strike.
Breed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Breed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doucet has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Breed avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Breed tries to throw a body punch but Doucet avoids it by throwing Breed back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Breed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breed can't find room to land a body shot as Doucet controls the action.
Breed lands a body punch.
Doucet is breathing heavily.
Breed lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Doucet backwards.
Breed is leaning against Doucet and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Breed working aggressively here.
Breed effectively controlling the action here.
Rear Breed has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short right from Breed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Breed.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Breed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rear Breed dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Breed lands a jab to the head.
A shot to the liver by Breed. Beautiful body shot.
Breed throws an overhand right that lands on Doucet's shoulder, as Doucet tries to avoid the shot.
Breed misses with a looping left.
Doucet shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Doucet shoots in and drives through. Breed sprawls well.
Breed bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Doucet slips under a jab.
Doucet drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Breed defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doucet looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Breed throws a looping overhand right but Doucet ducks down to avoid it.
Breed misses with a hook
so Doucet counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Breed has his hands on Doucet's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Doucet accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Doucet postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Breed on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Breed tries to get out of the position.
Doucet loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Doucet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Breed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Breed is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Doucet is looking to work some ground and pound but Breed has wrist control.
Breed has control of Doucet's left arm, preventing Doucet from doing any damage.
Breed bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Doucet's guard.
Breed is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Breed here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breed throwing strikes but missing.
Doucet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Breed controlling from the top position.
Breed working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Breed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Breed drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Breed jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Doucet being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breed is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Breed sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Breed's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Rear Breed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Doucet thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Breed sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four 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.
The fighters circle momentarily. Breed darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rear Breed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Breed throws an off balance right hand
and Doucet counters with a takedown into side control.
Breed manages to get back to half guard.
Breed has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Breed is controlling Doucet's trapped leg to prevent Doucet from advancing to side control.
Jeremiah Doucet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeremiah Doucet has got the better of the ground game so far.
Breed gets full guard.
Breed seems keen to control Doucet's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Breed 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rear Breed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Breed, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rear Breed!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eric Van Der Woodsen (ranked 2441 p4p, 266 weight class) and Doleman Deluccio (ranked 3218 p4p, 352 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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164 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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162 lbs
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Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eric Van Der Woodsen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Doleman Deluccio!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Der Woodsen shoots and misses
and Deluccio counters with a three punch combo that has Van Der Woodsen backing up. Van Der Woodsen nods at Deluccio to acknowledge the strikes.
Deluccio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Van Der Woodsen.
Van Der Woodsen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Van Der Woodsen closes the distance and clinches up with Deluccio, looking for a takedown. Van Der Woodsen pushes Deluccio against the cage but Deluccio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Van Der Woodsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Left hook, right uppercut from Deluccio.
Van Der Woodsen shoots in and drives through. Deluccio sprawls well.
Deluccio throws a leg kick which misses Van Der Woodsen's front leg but catches the back leg as Van Der Woodsen tries to avoid it.
Deluccio stuffs the takedown.
Deluccio goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Deluccio misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Deluccio.
Deluccio with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deluccio throws a combination that misses
and Van Der Woodsen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Van Der Woodsen has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Deluccio defend it? Van Der Woodsen steps over the head and cranks it - Deluccio is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Van Der Woodsen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eric Van Der Woodsen!
Eric Van Der Woodsen retains his lightweight title!
A less than humble Eric Van Der Woodsen 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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