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RISE 23 - Farina vs Alison PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Conour McNugget (ranked 5500 p4p, 528 weight class) and Jeffery Larson (ranked 8477 p4p, 624 weight class). Conour McNugget has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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161 lbs
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160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Conour McNugget!
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, Jeffery Larson!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNugget wants to clinch up but Larson keeps it at a distance.
Larson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Larson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McNugget is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Larson.
McNugget gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Larson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McNugget escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McNugget drives through and clinches with Larson against the cage.
McNugget lands a body punch.
Larson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Larson takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNugget lands with a light punch inside.
McNugget lands a nice uppercut.
McNugget breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McNugget lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larson throws a left and a right that both miss
and McNugget counters with a nice uppercut.
Larson is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNugget throws a nice outside leg kick.
Larson is still on wobbly legs! Can McNugget finish him?
McNugget wants to clinch.
Larson seems to have recovered his senses.
Larson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Larson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McNugget moves away.
We've been told by McNugget's head coaches at Beast's House (Space available) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McNugget takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McNugget darts in and clinches Larson up against the cage.
A short right from McNugget.
McNugget avoiding damage.
Larson blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for McNugget.
McNugget breaks the clinch.
Jeffery Larson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McNugget working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McNugget working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McNugget lands with a left to the head.
McNugget lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McNugget lands a hook that snaps the head of Larson backwards.
McNugget escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Larson swats away the attempt to clinch by McNugget.
Larson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McNugget counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McNugget throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Larson keeps the fight on the outside.
McNugget misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNugget clinches up with Larson and pushes him back against the cage.
McNugget is pushing Larson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Larson tries to pull guard but McNugget won't allow it.
McNugget digs a right hand underneath Larson's ribcage. Larson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McNugget manages to break the clinch.
McNugget scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McNugget fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Larson, pushing him back against the cage.
McNugget breaks from the clinch.
McNugget has managed to clinch.
McNugget pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Larson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McNugget manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from McNugget.
McNugget rushes Larson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McNugget lands a left hand that snaps the head of Larson backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McNugget softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McNugget's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McNugget tries to clinch but Larson moves out of range.
McNugget takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McNugget moves in looking to clinch but Larson pushes him off.
McNugget jabs Larson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McNugget clinches up against the cage.
McNugget escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Larson throws a head kick that misses
and McNugget counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Larson is predictable there
and McNugget makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - McNugget looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conour McNugget dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Larson throws a low kick but McNugget moves out of range easily.
Larson throws a lazy body kick
and Larson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Larson.
McNugget tries to clinch but Larson moves away
and Larson counters with a nice double leg into side control. McNugget won't be happy with that.
Larson is looking to take a break and control but McNugget is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McNugget is holding Larson down, trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larson wants to lay and pray for a moment but McNugget keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNugget can't do much from the bottom here.
Larson trying to control the action but McNugget is working from the bottom.
McNugget tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Larson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McNugget regains half guard there - taking advantage of Larson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
McNugget moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McNugget keeping full guard, as Larson tries to pass.
Larson looking to sit in guard and control but McNugget gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McNugget is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Larson can do to turn this around?
Larson looking to hit a scissor sweep but McNugget is one step ahead there.
Larson keeping moving, preventing McNugget from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNugget stands and steps away. Larson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Larson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Larson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick by Larson misses
and McNugget makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Larson tries to land a front kick but McNugget steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McNugget feints a jab promting Larson to slip. McNugget then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Larson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McNugget gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McNugget lands a right hand.
Larson tries to land a knee to the head but McNugget blocks with his arms.
McNugget breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Larson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Larson falls off balance throwing a combination
and McNugget counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from McNugget finds it's target.
Larson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Larson throws a right hand that McNugget ducks under and follows up with a left that McNugget also avoids with ease.
Larson is breathing heavily.
McNugget tries to clinch but Larson is having none of it.
McNugget lands a slapping body shot.
Larson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McNugget closes the distance and clinches.
McNugget escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McNugget fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Larson, pushing him back against the cage.
McNugget breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McNugget tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conour McNugget dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
McNugget clinches.
McNugget pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McNugget lands with a right hand.
McNugget fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Larson tries to land a body kick
and McNugget connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McNugget moves in looking to clinch but Larson pushes him off.
Larson tries to keep at a distance but McNugget has taken the fight into the clinch.
McNugget escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McNugget moves in looking to clinch but Larson pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNugget tries to clinch but Larson is having none of it.
Larson throws a combination that misses
and McNugget counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McNugget bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Larson's head.
Larson misses with a kick to the body
and McNugget counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by McNugget there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Larson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McNugget.
McNugget is looking to clinch but Larson is avoiding it.
Larson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Larson falls off balance throwing a combination
and McNugget cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McNugget dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McNugget has closed the distance and engaged Larson in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from McNugget.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McNugget.
McNugget works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McNugget escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A low kick from Larson is predictable there
and McNugget connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McNugget blocks a head kick by Larson.
Larson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Larson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling McNugget to counter with a crisp jab.
Jeffery Larson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNugget scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Larson doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McNugget drives through and clinches with Larson against the cage.
Come on McNugget - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McNugget breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McNugget fails in his attempt to clinch.
McNugget is looking to clinch but Larson is avoiding it.
McNugget tries to clinch there but Larson circles away.
Jab, jab by McNugget - just one landing.
McNugget clinches up with Larson and pushes him back against the cage.
McNugget works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McNugget breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McNugget is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNugget wants to clinch.
Larson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McNugget throws a shot to the body.
McNugget throws a right hand that Larson ducks under and follows up with a left that Larson also avoids with ease.
McNugget lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Larson misses with the body kick
and McNugget connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Larson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Larson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McNugget circles away quickly and effectively.
McNugget scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Larson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McNugget tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNugget has taken the fight to the clinch.
McNugget tries to throw a body punch but Larson avoids it by throwing McNugget back against the cage.
McNugget escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
Larson misses with a body shot
and McNugget connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Larson misses with a double jab
and McNugget counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Larson throws a leg kick that is checked
and McNugget makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Conour McNugget is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McNugget swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Larson.
McNugget closes the distance and clinches.
McNugget's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Conour McNugget is winning the standup battle so far.
McNugget goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McNugget rushes Larson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jeffery Larson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McNugget's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conour McNugget showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McNugget 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conour McNugget!
Conour McNugget took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, WarHorse Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carver Frost (ranked 3647 p4p, 372 weight class) and Rodion Tiguev (ranked 5341 p4p, 494 weight class). Tiguev has chosen Krept & Konan - Don`t Waste My Time as his entrance music. Rodion Tiguev has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Granite chin |
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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 New York, Carver Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rodion Tiguev!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost misses with the combination.
Tiguev misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Frost misses the target.
Frost avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tiguev fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Frost wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Frost jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good exchange - Frost coming out on top.
Frost throws a good cross that connects.
Tiguev moves out of range of the strikes.
Tiguev is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tiguev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Frost was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Frost swats away the attempt to clinch by Tiguev.
Frost looks to land a combination but Tiguev avoids it well.
We've been told by Frost's head coaches at Martial Arts Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Frost lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tiguev doesn't seem phased though.
Tiguev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tiguev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Frost looks to throw the jab but Tiguev is out of range.
Tiguev lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiguev wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost misses with a hook. Tiguev ducked under it nicely.
Frost avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Frost fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big left from Frost misses.
An inside leg kick from Frost misses.
Tiguev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Frost paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tiguev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tiguev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tiguev tries to clinch up.
Tiguev tries to clinch but Frost is having none of it.
Frost misses with a wild body shot.
Tiguev steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Frost.
Frost misses with an uppercut. Tiguev saw that one coming.
Tiguev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frost throws out the jab.
Frost lands an overhand right.
A slow jab from Frost misses its intended target.
Tiguev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Frost is trying to defend but Tiguev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiguev wants to free his trapped foot but Frost is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Frost pushes Tiguev off looking to stand but Tiguev dives back in and keeps control.
Tiguev is keen to just control but Frost is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Frost manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Frost wants to get back to his feet but Tiguev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Frost lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Frost swats away the attempt to clinch by Tiguev.
Frost pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tiguev back to the cage. Frost follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Rodion Tiguev has been cut.
Frost tries to bum rush Tiguev with a series of wild strikes but Tiguev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Frost misses with a wild combination.
Tiguev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Frost as he jumps to the side.
We've been informed that Tiguev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Frost lands the left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiguev wants to clinch.
Tiguev wants to clinch.
Tiguev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frost.
Some wild striking there from Frost.
Frost throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Frost misses with a body shot.
Carver Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frost tries to bum rush Tiguev with a series of wild strikes but Tiguev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Frost scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tiguev in his tracks.
Frost throws a looping overhand right but Tiguev ducks down to avoid it.
Frost lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tiguev at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carver Frost dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rodion Tiguev's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tiguev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tiguev has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Frost here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Tiguev scores with a three punch combo!
Tiguev fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck for Tiguev with that takedown attempt.
Frost throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tiguev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tiguev walks into a straight right hand from Frost.
Tiguev scores with a shot to the body.
Tiguev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Frost but Frost pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tiguev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tiguev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Frost manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Frost is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tiguev can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frost connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tiguev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frost.
Carver Frost is winning the standup battle so far.
Tiguev defending well as Frost loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiguev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Frost paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carver Frost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frost scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tiguev drops his hands momentarily and Frost takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tiguev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frost swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tiguev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Frost avoids it really well and circles away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Carver Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodion Tiguev.
Frost looks to throw the jab but Tiguev is out of range.
A slow jab from Frost misses its intended target.
Tiguev tries to clinch up but Frost circles away and keeps his distance.
Frost throws a series of punches but Tiguev moves out of range.
Frost swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big left from Frost misses.
As Frost backs off Tiguev throws a huge counter combo but Frost manages to avoid it all.
Frost looks to land a right hand but Tiguev moved out of range.
Tiguev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Frost. Frost obviously looking to wear him down.
Tiguev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Frost tries to work over Tiguev's front leg with a kick but Tiguev checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiguev manages to avoid it.
Frost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiguev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tiguev tries to clinch there but Frost circles away.
Frost rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tiguev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frost throws a right hand that misses
and Tiguev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frost jabs Tiguev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tiguev moves away from the strike by Frost.
Tiguev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frost.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tiguev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tiguev tightens his grip and picks Frost up, before dumping him to the ground. Frost manages to land in guard.
Frost is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tiguev is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost is adopting a defensive guard.
Tiguev trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Frost holds on and takes a little breather.
Frost uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiguev tries to clinch there but Frost circles away.
Tiguev moves into the clinch.
Frost lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Frost manages to break the clinch.
Frost misses with a few strikes there.
Frost changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Tiguev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tiguev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frost swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Frost fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tiguev just manages to avoid it.
Tiguev throws a right and a left that Frost avoids nicely.
Tiguev is breathing heavily.
Tiguev tries to clinch up.
A jab from Frost finds it's way through Tiguev's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Tiguev.
Frost moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Frost moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Frost lands a nice shot to the body.
Tiguev moves out of range as Frost strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carver Frost dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rodion Tiguev's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tiguev moves in looking to clinch but Frost pushes him off.
Frost lunges at Tiguev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tiguev's hand.
Tiguev is looking to clinch but Frost is avoiding it.
Frost connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Frost throws a body punch but Tiguev moves out of range.
Frost sets himself, and Tiguev steps forward looking for the clinch! Frost avoids it this time.
Tiguev doesn't manage to clinch there - Frost circles away.
Rodion Tiguev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tiguev tries to clinch up.
Frost is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tiguev.
Tiguev wants to clinch
and Frost counters with a nice uppercut.
Tiguev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Frost manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiguev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frost lands with a hook. Tiguev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tiguev tries to clinch up but Frost circles away and keeps his distance.
Frost misses with a body shot.
Tiguev throws a counter combo.
Tiguev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tiguev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Frost manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tiguev.
Frost sets himself, and Tiguev steps forward looking for the clinch! Frost avoids it this time.
Tiguev tries to clinch but Frost is having none of it.
Frost lands with a nice body punch.
Tiguev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Frost to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Frost lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tiguev doesn't seem phased though.
Frost throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tiguev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tiguev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tiguev wants to clinch up but Frost keeps it at a distance.
Frost throws a leg kick but Tiguev checks it.
Frost throws a series of punches but Tiguev avoids them all with ease.
Frost throws a looping overhand right but Tiguev ducks down to avoid it.
Frost sizes up Tiguev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Frost connects with a crisp jab.
Tiguev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Frost swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tiguev moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiguev wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frost swats away the attempt to clinch by Tiguev.
Tiguev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frost.
Tiguev tries to clinch but Frost moves out of range.
Frost looks to land a combination but Tiguev avoids it well.
Tiguev tries to clinch but Frost is having none of it.
Tiguev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frost moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tiguev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frost circles away quickly and effectively.
Tiguev checks a leg kick nicely.
Frost misses with a looping left.
A lazy left from Frost finds it's target.
Tiguev tries to clinch there but Frost circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiguev slips under a jab.
Frost thuds his right hand into Tiguev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tiguev slips a jab and a cross from Frost.
Tiguev shoots in and drives through. Frost sprawls well.
Frost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiguev was well out of range. Poor timing from Frost.
Frost motions for Tiguev to come forward. Frost throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tiguev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tiguev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frost swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice cross by Frost.
A jab lands there for Frost.
Frost lands a jab to the nose.
Tiguev backs away from a small jab... but Frost lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Tiguev crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Frost with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Carver Frost!
In defeat, Rodion Tiguev stepped up to the mic, saying 'I always come out to fight - wasn`t my night tonight, but that won`t stop me. Thanks to my coaches at Bear's Den, my manager James, the guys from Blue Moon, for making this possible for me. I will come back for sure! '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ion Pascu (ranked 6128 p4p, 579 weight class) and Slipp Rock (ranked 24893 p4p, 773 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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26
200 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ion Pascu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Slipp Rock!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock is looking to clinch but Pascu is avoiding it.
Pascu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rock moves in looking to clinch but Pascu pushes him off.
Rock misses with a two punch combination.
Rock scores with a push kick.
Rock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pascu to score with a decent uppercut.
Pascu keeps the fight on the outside.
Pascu lands a lovely overhand right.
Rock moves into the clinch successfully.
Pascu's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rock looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rock tries a body shot but Pascu blocks it.
Rock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pascu avoids it.
Rock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pascu managing to block the knees to the body from Rock.
Rock throws an elbow that misses.
Pascu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Pascu.
Rock tries to work over Pascu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pascu lands a left hand.
Rock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pascu lands with a left to the head.
Rock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pascu wants to get back to striking at distance but Rock won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rock.
Rock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pascu smiles and moves away.
A left lands for Pascu.
Rock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pascu.
Pascu lands a head shot.
Pascu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rock takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pascu.
Rock has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pascu after a bit of a struggle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pascu wants to get back to striking at distance but Rock won't allow it.
Nice elbow from Rock.
It looks like Ion Pascu has been cut.
Rock jumps into guard, dragging Pascu to the mat.
Our spies down at at Navy Street MMA inform us that Rock has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rock has his hands on Pascu's head, controlling the position.
Pascu trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pascu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pascu decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rock takes one on the button.
Rock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pascu jabs Rock right on the nose. Rock blinks but takes it well.
Rock tries to clinch but Pascu moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rock.
Ion Pascu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slipp Rock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rock clinches up against the cage.
Rock takes a shot to the head.
Pascu tries to circle away but Rock has him pinned against the cage.
Rock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pascu avoids it.
Pascu lands with a light punch inside.
Rock misses with a knee to the head.
Pascu breaks the clinch.
Rock tries to clinch up
and Pascu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy left from Pascu finds it's target.
Pascu dips to his left and cracks Rock with an uppercut!
Rock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pascu lands an overhand right.
Rock takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pascu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rock takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pascu swats away the attempt to clinch by Rock.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch but Pascu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pascu to score with a decent uppercut.
Rock has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rock there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rock swings for the body but Pascu moves out of range.
Pascu scores with a jab.
Pascu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rock tries to clinch but Pascu moves out of range.
Pascu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rock's head backwards.
Pascu misses with a looping left.
Pascu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ion Pascu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pascu throws a big shot that misses.
Rock steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pascu.
Ion Pascu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rock wants to clinch up but Pascu keeps it at a distance.
Rock tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pascu defends well and Rock ends up having to push Pascu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pascu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pascu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rock takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rock fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck for Rock with that takedown attempt.
Pascu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid body kick from Rock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ion Pascu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ion Pascu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rock has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pascu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
Rock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pascu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rock has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rock and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch but Pascu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Pascu.
Rock follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Pascu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pascu throws an overhand right that lands on Rock's shoulder, as Rock tries to avoid the shot.
Pascu swats away the attempt to clinch by Rock.
Rock tries to clinch up.
Good shot there by Pascu.
Nice jab there from Pascu.
Pascu circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pascu slips under a jab from Rock.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pascu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pascu keeps the fight on the outside.
Rock is looking to clinch but Pascu is avoiding it.
Rock swings for the body but Pascu moves out of range.
Rock slips under a jab.
Rock was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pascu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pascu misses the jab.
Pascu cracks Rock with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pascu lands a jab to Rock's midsection.
Rock walks into a left hand.
Pascu looks to land a left hand but Rock moved out of range nicely.
Rock tries to clinch up.
Rock tries to clinch but Pascu is having none of it.
Rock has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pascu throws out the jab.
Rock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pascu cracks Rock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pascu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rock moves into the clinch.
Rock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pascu pushes Rock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pascu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rock throws an elbow but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Pascu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pascu has Rock pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pascu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Pascu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rock looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pascu tries to break the clinch but Rock is controlling the position.
Rock is trying to pull guard but Pascu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rock throws a punch but it's blocked by Pascu.
Ion Pascu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pascu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rock up against the cage.
Pascu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rock wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pascu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
Rock throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pascu avoiding damage as Rock throws knees to the body.
Rock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pascu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock tries to pull guard but Pascu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pascu is defending well for now.
Rock letting Pascu take a breather here.
Pascu blocks the elbow strike.
Pascu tries to break the clinch but Rock is controlling the position.
Pascu lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Pascu.
Pascu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rock unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pascu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Pascu.
Pascu slowing the pace effectively.
Rock can't find room to land a body shot as Pascu controls the action.
Pascu tries to break free but Rock pushes him back against the cage.
Rock takes a shot to the head.
Rock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pascu is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Pascu.
Rock is rocked!
It looks like Slipp Rock has been cut.
Rock throws an elbow that misses.
Rock is still on wobbly legs! Can Pascu finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pascu is stalling here.
Pascu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rock can do to turn this around?
Rock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pascu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pascu wants to get back to striking at distance but Rock won't allow it.
Rock is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pascu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ion Pascu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slipp Rock.
Pascu managing to block the knees to the body from Rock.
Rock is breathing heavily.
Pascu tries to break the clinch but Rock is controlling the position.
Rock throws an elbow that misses.
Pascu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Come on Pascu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rock misses with a punch to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pascu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pascu unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Rock! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Pascu is unloading with more strikes now! Rock drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ion Pascu!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richey Edwards (ranked 5216 p4p, 374 weight class) and André 3000 (ranked 5408 p4p, 380 weight class). 3000 has chosen So Fresh N So Clean as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 Las Vegas, Richey Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, André 3000!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
3000 lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edwards. 3000 does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Edwards. Those never looked like landing.
Edwards clinches up against the cage.
3000 lands on the inside with an uppercut.
3000 misses with a hook to the ribs.
Edwards swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Edwards content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Edwards lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
3000 jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Edwards walks away with a smile on his face. 3000 gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Edwards uses good head movement to avoid the hook from 3000.
Edwards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from 3000.
Edwards takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
3000 takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
Edwards walks forward, straight into a front kick from 3000.
3000 misses with a body kick.
3000 lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
3000 goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
André 3000 seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards connects with a nice looking jab.
3000 wants to clinch.
3000 throws a shot from downtown. Edwards moves away and avoids it.
Edwards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
3000 uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Edwards.
3000 throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Edwards on the side of the head.
3000 has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Edwards misses with a straight right.
3000 lands a leg kick that knocks Edwards off balance momentarily.
3000 swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Edwards wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from 3000.
3000 lands with a kick to the ribs.
Edwards misses with a straight left.
Edwards moves away from the strike by 3000.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Edwards seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for 3000.
3000 throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
3000 jabs Edwards right on the nose. Edwards blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
3000 uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Edwards.
3000 misses with a looping right.
3000 is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edwards.
A jab from 3000 finds it's way through Edwards's defenses.
3000 throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
3000 goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
3000 jabs Edwards to the body, keeping him at a distance.
3000 lands with a straight right. Edwards didn't see that one coming.
Edwards on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
3000 takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Edwards walks into a straight right hand from 3000.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
3000 misses with an uppercut. Edwards saw that one coming.
3000 throws a hook to the side of Edwards's head but Edwards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Edwards slips a jab from 3000.
A lazy left from Edwards finds it's target.
Edwards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but 3000 manages to avoid it.
3000 throws a front kick aimed at Edwards's knee but Edwards avoids it well.
Edwards is looking to counter the offense by 3000 and move into the clinch.
3000 lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Edwards drives through and clinches with 3000 against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Edwards - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
3000 tries to throw a body punch but Edwards avoids it by throwing 3000 back against the cage.
Edwards controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Edwards.
Edwards lands a left hand.
3000 has a couple of punches blocked by Edwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Edwards.
3000 is trying to force a seperation but Edwards has the dominant position.
3000's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edwards lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Edwards - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Edwards.
Edwards is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Edwards working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Edwards lands a nice uppercut.
Edwards lands an uppercut.
A short right from Edwards on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
3000 misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
3000 takes a shot to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Edwards.
3000 swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Edwards.
3000 being controlled against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but André 3000 will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
3000 dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Edwards. That did some damage!
3000 scores with a sloppy right hand. Edwards should have avoided that one.
Edwards seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Edwards takes one on the button.
3000 tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
3000 scores with a leg kick.
Edwards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but 3000 was well out of range. Poor timing from Edwards.
Edwards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from 3000.
Edwards throws a body punch but 3000 moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
3000 throws a hook to the side of Edwards's head but Edwards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
3000 moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
3000 goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
3000 ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Edwards blocks the low kick.
Edwards seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards avoids a kick to the body.
3000 misses with an attempted mid kick.
Edwards just misses with a punch to the body.
Edwards digs a good hook to 3000's body.
Edwards throws a body punch but 3000 moves out of range.
3000 swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Edwards counters by moving into the clinch.
Edwards is pushing 3000 up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Edwards effectively controlling the action here.
Edwards seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
3000 misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Edwards scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Edwards as 3000 tries to tie him up.
A right hook to the body lands for Edwards.
A nice left hand lands by Edwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
3000 throws a punch but it's blocked by Edwards.
Edwards is pushing 3000 up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The referee calls for Edwards to work.
3000 tries to throw a body punch but Edwards avoids it by throwing 3000 back against the cage.
3000 lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Edwards.
3000 misses with the head strike.
3000 is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Edwards is keeping busy.
Edwards lands a hook that snaps the head of 3000 backwards.
Edwards pressing his opponent against the cage.
A body shot lands from Edwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Edwards will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning 3000 up against the cage.
3000 misses with a hook to the ribs.
3000 can't find room to land a body shot as Edwards controls the action.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Edwards displaying some good clinch control by pressing 3000 up against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Edwards for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Richey Edwards.
3000 throws a big shot that misses.
3000 lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from 3000, right into the meat.
Edwards slips under a jab from 3000.
3000 lets loose with a powerful body kick. Edwards will feel that in the morning.
3000 uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
3000 moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
3000 lands a leg kick that knocks Edwards off balance momentarily.
3000 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.
Edwards has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from 3000.
3000 with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
3000 lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Edwards ducks under a wild hook from 3000.
Edwards scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
3000 thows a left - swing and a miss!
3000 lands a nice shot that snaps Edwards's head back.
Edwards drives through and clinches with 3000 against the cage.
Edwards blocks a punch to the side of the head.
3000 misses with a punch on the inside.
Edwards lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Edwards creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
3000 throws a head punch that misses.
3000 tries to break free but Edwards pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
André 3000 showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
3000 throws the kick towards the body but Edwards avoids it.
3000 thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Edwards if he has to take too many more of those.
Edwards moves into range and clinches up with 3000.
3000 tries to stall but Edwards uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
3000 is trying to break free.
3000 swings wildly with an uppercut but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edwards digs a right hand underneath 3000's ribcage. 3000 let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Edwards blocks a body shot from 3000.
3000 looking to slow down the pace here.
3000 is looking to control Edwards's arms but Edwards gets an underhook and turns him. Now 3000 has his back to the cage.
3000 is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Edwards manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Edwards is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards scores with a hook to the body.
Edwards blocks a body shot from 3000.
3000 misses with the head strike.
Edwards makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Edwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards lands with a short shot to the head.
3000 is trying to break the clinch but Edwards has him pressed against the cage.
3000 tries to work over Edwards's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Edwards scores with a nice hook to the head.
Edwards taking a breather.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Edwards creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
3000 is looking to break free of the clinch but Edwards has double underhooks.
3000 misses with a short punch on the inside.
3000 working aggressively here.
3000 tries a body shot but Edwards blocks it.
Edwards is leaning against 3000 and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
3000 takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
3000 takes a shot to the head.
Edwards holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Edwards pushes 3000 back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Edwards taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
André 3000 is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Edwards blocking some punches.
Edwards stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Richey Edwards.
3000 tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edwards was well out of range. Poor timing from 3000.
3000 fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Edwards misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from 3000 misses.
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!
3000 tries to land a front kick but Edwards steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
3000 throws a lazy uppercut
and Edwards counters by moving into the clinch.
3000 is trying to break the clinch but Edwards is controlling him.
Edwards stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Edwards lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Edwards lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Edwards will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
3000 tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Edwards lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Richey Edwards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edwards stalling.
Richey Edwards has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Edwards pressing his opponent against the cage.
Edwards lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Edwards stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Edwards swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
3000 has a couple of punches blocked by Edwards.
Edwards misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Edwards - that landed with a thud.
3000 blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Edwards lands a hook to the side of the head.
Edwards misses with a punch on the inside.
Edwards lands a nice shot to the body.
Edwards lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
3000 misses with a hook to the ribs.
3000's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Edwards tried to land a shot to the body but connects with 3000's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richey Edwards showed his dominance in that final round.
I think 3000 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... André 3000!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Valerio Bartoli (ranked 2943 p4p, 313 weight class) and Wade Rogers (ranked 4805 p4p, 468 weight class). Bartoli comes to the cage accompanied by Modulate - Bass Alert. The key to victory for Valerio Bartoli has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Valerio Bartoli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wade Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bartoli moves away from the strike by Rogers.
Bartoli defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rogers.
Rogers misses the shot to the body.
Bartoli is looking to counter with head kicks.
Bartoli stuffs the takedown attempt from Rogers. Rogers gets slowly back to his feet.
Bartoli thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rogers with a poor takedown
and Bartoli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valerio Bartoli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wade Rogers.
Nice sprawl there from Bartoli as Rogers shoots in.
Bartoli looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Rogers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartoli leaves Rogers with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rogers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bartoli circles away.
Rogers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bartoli avoids it really well and circles away.
Bartoli throws a counter high kick but Rogers was just alert enough to avoid it.
Wade Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers misses with a takedown attempt - Bartoli sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bartoli tried to counter with a leg kick but Rogers avoided it.
Rogers shoots in for a double leg but Bartoli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bartoli fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rogers just manages to avoid it.
Rogers has his takedown stuffed
and Bartoli counters with a stiff right hand.
Rogers looks winded!
Rogers darts in looking for a takedown but Bartoli gets double underhooks and turns Rogers into the cage.
Rogers misses with a head kick.
Bartoli appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rogers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bartoli.
Bartoli is looking to counter with a body kick.
Rogers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bartoli circles away.
Bartoli tried to counter with a leg kick but Rogers avoided it.
Valerio Bartoli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rogers looks for a takedown but Bartoli sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bartoli's waist but Bartoli gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rogers off to one side.
Bartoli thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rogers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bartoli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rogers fails to land the takedown.
Rogers shoots and misses
and Bartoli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rogers misses with a kick to the body
and Bartoli counters with a nice uppercut.
Rogers is rocked!
Rogers shoots and misses
and Bartoli counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Valerio Bartoli!
A victorious Valerio Bartoli thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dante Fiaschi (ranked 2527 p4p, 300 weight class) and Carmelo Anthony (ranked 4804 p4p, 502 weight class). Fiaschi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is ZZ Top - Sharp Dressed Man. Carmelo Anthony has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dante Fiaschi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carmelo Anthony!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anthony swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fiaschi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short uppercut from Fiaschi.
Fiaschi throws a head punch that misses.
Fiaschi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anthony has Fiaschi pressed against the cage.
Fiaschi keeps control of Anthony as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fiaschi jumps into guard, dragging Anthony to the mat.
Fiaschi is pulling down on Anthony's head. It's preventing any offense from Anthony, at least for the moment.
Anthony postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiaschi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anthony is aware though and is defending well.
Fiaschi working a defensive guard but Anthony passes into half guard.
Fiaschi wants to improve his position but Anthony is controlling well.
Fiaschi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Invictus MMA , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anthony wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiaschi keeps working.
Fiaschi is looking to control Anthony's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fiaschi avoid being mounted?
Fiaschi manages to get to full guard.
Fiaschi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anthony must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fiaschi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anthony doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anthony manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fiaschi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anthony doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anthony manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fiaschi is trying to control the position but Anthony postures up.
Anthony trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fiaschi's guard.
Anthony is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Fiaschi has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Anthony is looking to defend but Fiaschi has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Anthony! Fiaschi pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Anthony taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dante Fiaschi!
An out of breath Dante Fiaschi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean Luc Phaneuf (ranked 2357 p4p, 316 weight class) and Matt Cooper (ranked 2936 p4p, 377 weight class). Jean Luc Phaneuf 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 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 Montreal, Jean Luc Phaneuf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Cooper!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phaneuf misses with a jab to the body
and Cooper makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Phaneuf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cooper throws out the jab.
Phaneuf throws a jab but it's blocked by Cooper.
Phaneuf throws a hook but Cooper avoids it easily.
Phaneuf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cooper.
Phaneuf checks a leg kick.
Cooper throws a low kick but Phaneuf avoids it.
Cooper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cooper throws a nice looking combination but Phaneuf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Phaneuf moves out of range of the body kick.
Phaneuf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper avoids the body shot from Phaneuf.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cooper is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cooper can't break the clinch.
Cooper blocks a body shot from Phaneuf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Phaneuf.
Cooper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phaneuf's elbow.
Phaneuf lands an uppercut.
Phaneuf works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cooper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cooper wants to break the clinch but can't.
Phaneuf misses with a body punch.
Phaneuf works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Phaneuf working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cooper lands with a left to the head.
Cooper misses with the head strike.
Cooper is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
I was talking to Phaneuf's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Phaneuf prevents Cooper from breaking the clinch.
Cooper is trying to force a seperation but Phaneuf has the dominant position.
Cooper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phaneuf throws a nice looking combination but Cooper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cooper moves out of range as Phaneuf strikes.
Phaneuf throws a hook but Cooper blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper misses with a right hand
and Phaneuf counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phaneuf gets tackled into the cage by Cooper. Cooper maintains the clinch.
Cooper tries to break the clinch but Phaneuf is controlling the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cooper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Phaneuf lands a body shot.
Phaneuf stops a takedown attempt from Cooper.
Phaneuf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cooper is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Phaneuf is defending well.
Phaneuf works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cooper looks winded!
Cooper misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cooper.
A short right from Phaneuf.
Phaneuf can't find room to land a body shot as Cooper controls the action.
Phaneuf lands with a short shot to the head.
It looks like Matt Cooper has been cut.
Phaneuf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phaneuf makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Phaneuf - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Phaneuf.
Cooper is rocked!
Phaneuf presses Cooper against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Phaneuf is pressed up against the cage. Cooper has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Phaneuf down to the mat. Phaneuf avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jean Luc Phaneuf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Cooper.
Phaneuf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phaneuf throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Phaneuf drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Cooper right on the button. Cooper goes down! Phaneuf follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Phaneuf gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Luc Phaneuf!
The defeated Matt Cooper had this to say: 'My opponent did a pretty damn good job today. He's been destroying his opponents lately and I believe he'll be the title holder soon, here AT rise.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Ajax (ranked 2431 p4p, 257 weight class) and Rich Silva Jr (ranked 1856 p4p, 204 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Silva Jr's choice of entrance music: Sleeping Giant. On his way into the cage it seems that Martin Ajax has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Martin Ajax seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martin Ajax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Ajax throws a big shot that misses.
Silva Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ajax throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silva Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Silva Jr.
It looks like Martin Ajax has been cut.
Martin Ajax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Ajax does no damage.
Ajax throws a body shot but no joy.
Silva Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Silva Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've been informed that Silva Jr has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ajax walks into a stiff left hand from Silva Jr.
Ajax lands with an overhand left.
Ajax throws a lazy right hand but Silva Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Ajax.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva Jr works Ajax's body with a nice hook.
Ajax is breathing heavily.
Ajax fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva Jr manages to avoid it.
Ajax swings widly with a right hand
and Silva Jr counters with a beautiful punch that sends Ajax to the canvas!
Silva Jr passes Ajax's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ajax tries to kick Silva Jr off but Silva Jr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Silva Jr has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ajax defend it? Silva Jr steps over the head and cranks it - Ajax is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Silva Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rich Silva Jr!
A victorious Rich Silva Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Farina (ranked 1289 p4p, 142 weight class) and Benny Alison (ranked 1326 p4p, 148 weight class). Farina comes into the arena with Combichrist - Today I Woke to the Rain of Blood blaring out of the sound system. Alison is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Greatest (I am). Mario Farina has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight 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 London, Mario Farina!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Benny Alison!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Farina.
Alison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Farina.
Alison misses with a double jab.
It looked like Farina wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mario Farina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farina punishes Alison's body with a nice straight punch.
Farina bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alison's head.
Farina works Alison's body with a nice hook.
Alison's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Farina connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alison scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Benny Alison has been cut.
Farina throws a right and a left that Alison avoids nicely.
Farina ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alison misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farina has taken the fight to the clinch.
Farina gets through Alison's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Farina fails to land.
Farina misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alison wants to break free but Farina has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alison blocking some punches.
Farina lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alison backwards.
Alison tries to break the clinch but Farina is controlling the position.
Farina lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Farina.
A right hand to the body from Farina.
Alison working hard to break the clinch.
Farina lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Farina is leaning against Alison and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Farina lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Farina's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Farina misses with a short punch on the inside.
Farina lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Farina lands with a short shot to the head.
Farina swings wildly with an uppercut but Alison uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farina keeps control of Alison as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Farina fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farina lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alison backwards.
Farina tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Farina blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Farina lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Farina swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farina working aggressively here.
Farina tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Farina fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farina misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Farina.
Farina lands a left hand.
Farina misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farina misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Farina.
Farina lands with a right to the head.
Farina lands a right hand.
Alison blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Farina.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Farina creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alison.
Farina lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Farina has a couple of punches blocked by Alison.
Nice body punch from Farina - that landed with a thud.
Alison looks winded!
Alison blocks a body shot from Farina.
Farina misses with a punch on the inside.
Farina lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alison backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farina misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alison.
A hook to the body from Farina.
Farina lands with a right to the head.
Farina scores with a shoulder strike.
Farina goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Farina lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Farina.
Alison is rocked!
Alison prevents a body shot from Farina.
Farina presses Alison against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Farina lands a big left hand right to the temple and Alison goes down!
Alison is still in real trouble! Can Farina finish him?
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Farina moves nicely into side control.
Farina thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Farina dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benny Alison's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Alison gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Farina gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Alison is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Farina!
Mario Farina retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Mario Farina, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Benny Alison had this to say: 'Disgrace, Mario is a bum. Obviously I was winning the fight. This referee and judges should be fired. To let them work again in this profession would be a disgrace. My manager and the entire RISE organization will not stand for such an injustice.'.
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