DSC STRIKE 16 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Sobieski (ranked 6615 p4p, 630 weight class) and Nigel Fury (ranked 24840 p4p, 715 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Sobieski
vs
Fury

199 cm
19
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
212 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jan Sobieski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nigel Fury!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Fury drives through and clinches with Sobieski against the cage.

Sobieski has hold of one of Fury's legs. Fury is fighting the takedown attempt but Sobieski gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Sobieski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sobieski advances position into side control!
Fury seems a little lost for a moment, as Sobieski dominates the positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobieski trying to control the action but Fury is working from the bottom.

Sobieski is trying to get an arm triangle but Fury is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sobieski is trying to get an arm triangle but Fury is defending well.
Sobieski just content to control the position.

Sobieski is trying to get an arm triangle but Fury is defending well.
Fury tries to buck Sobieski off but Sobieski is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski is looking to take a break and control but Fury is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Sobieski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Sobieski has an Americana. Fury didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Sobieski is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Sobieski hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jan Sobieski!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Anatoly (ranked 7964 p4p, 587 weight class) and Jammy Ouchieface (ranked 7063 p4p, 551 weight class). Ouchieface comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Roses Really Smell Like Poopoo 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.

Anatoly
vs
Ouchieface

190 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexei Anatoly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jammy Ouchieface!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Anatoly misses.
Ouchieface has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Anatoly is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A big right from Anatoly misses.
Anatoly sets himself, and Ouchieface steps forward looking for the clinch! Anatoly avoids it this time.
Ouchieface shoots in but no luck this time.
Anatoly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ouchieface manages to avoid it.
Ouchieface shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anatoly sprawls well. Anatoly wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ouchieface gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ouchieface or perhaps it was just good defense by Anatoly, which made it look bad.
Anatoly swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alexei Anatoly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jammy Ouchieface.
The fighters circling - Anatoly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ouchieface is trying hard to land a takedown here. Anatoly sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Anatoly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ouchieface is looking to clinch but Anatoly is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anatoly stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anatoly wants it to stay on the feet.
Anatoly throws a body punch but Ouchieface moves out of range.
Ouchieface wants to clinch up but Anatoly keeps it at a distance.
Anatoly with a nice cross.
Ouchieface moves in looking to clinch but Anatoly pushes him off.
Anatoly comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Anatoly does no damage.
Ouchieface looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Anatoly was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ouchieface takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ouchieface swinging wildly here.
Anatoly throwing a counter right hand but Ouchieface manages to avoid it.
Anatoly slips a jab and a cross from Ouchieface.
Anatoly swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ouchieface misses with a low kick as Anatoly jumps back.
Ouchieface misses with a leg kick

so Anatoly counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Anatoly has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ouchieface keeping moving, preventing Anatoly from controlling successfully.
Anatoly working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Anatoly connects with a couple of short punches.
Ouchieface is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anatoly working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ouchieface's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anatoly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ouchieface is keeping the position for now.
Anatoly trying to control but Ouchieface is working from the bottom.

Anatoly got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ouchieface has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anatoly has managed to get both his arms back between Ouchieface's legs - danger averted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anatoly with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Anatoly wants to pass the guard but Ouchieface is keeping the position.
Ouchieface has momentary wrist control but Anatoly slips an elbow through the middle.

Ouchieface working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anatoly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anatoly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anatoly is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anatoly with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ouchieface trying to keep a closed guard but Anatoly is proving a slippery customer.
Anatoly wants to control from the top but Ouchieface keeps moving.
Anatoly content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Anatoly cracks Ouchieface with a solid left hand.

Ouchieface is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anatoly is aware though and is defending well.
Anatoly with a nice head shot there.

Ouchieface working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anatoly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anatoly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Anatoly's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Ouchieface had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anatoly defends it easily.
Anatoly with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anatoly wants to pass the guard but Ouchieface is keeping the position.
Anatoly scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Anatoly got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ouchieface has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anatoly has managed to get both his arms back between Ouchieface's legs - danger averted.
Anatoly trying to control the position from guard on top but Ouchieface is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anatoly stands up over Ouchieface, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Anatoly connects with a couple of short punches.
Anatoly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anatoly postures up and lands a big shot to Ouchieface's brow.
Anatoly would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Ouchieface is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Anatoly has his hands clasped together but Ouchieface extends and breaks Anatoly's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ouchieface.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jammy Ouchieface!
A very excited looking Jammy Ouchieface made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stevie Ray (ranked 6396 p4p, 513 weight class) and Gordan Vrhovec (ranked 6513 p4p, 518 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ray
vs
Vrhovec

176 cm
19
161 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

176 cm
25
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stevie Ray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gordan Vrhovec!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ray drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ray working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vrhovec's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ray postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ray stands up over Vrhovec, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ray is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vrhovec trying to control the position.
Ray with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vrhovec really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ray. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ray distracts Vrhovec with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ray postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ray scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vrhovec is on top in guard.

Ray 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ray has Vrhovec pulled in close to control his posture.
Ray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vrhovec is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrhovec wants to control from the top but Ray keeps moving.
Vrhovec looking to pass the guard.
Ray seems keen to control Vrhovec's posture.
Vrhovec pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ray is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ray seems keen to control Vrhovec's posture.
Ray wants to sweep here but Vrhovec controlling him for the moment.
Vrhovec trying to control but Ray is working from the bottom.
Ray has Vrhovec pulled in close to control his posture.
Vrhovec must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Ray had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vrhovec defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrhovec throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ray wants to sweep but no luck.
Ray keeping moving, preventing Vrhovec from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Ray gets a takedown into half guard.
Ray scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ray slips a nice elbow through Vrhovec's hands, connecting with Vrhovec's forehead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrhovec wants to get back to full guard.
Ray scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vrhovec can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vrhovec taking some punishment here, with Ray in his half guard.
Vrhovec gets back to full guard.
Ray wants to control from the top but Vrhovec keeps moving.
Ray postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ray won't allow Vrhovec to sweep him here.
Ray trying to control the position from guard on top but Vrhovec is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ray landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ray postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ray chips away with some ground and pound.
Vrhovec keeping moving, preventing Ray from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stevie Ray dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Vrhovec gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ray is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ray stands up over Vrhovec, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ray working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vrhovec controls Ray momentarily but Ray frees himself.
Ray postures up and lands a big shot to Vrhovec's brow.
Ray cracks Vrhovec with a solid left hand.
Ray is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray lands a couple of elbows.
Vrhovec working a defensive guard here.
Ray scoring with some ground and pound.
Ray working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray distracts Vrhovec with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ray is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ray looking to pass the guard.
Vrhovec looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ray is one step ahead there.
Vrhovec has momentary wrist control but Ray slips an elbow through the middle.
Ray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vrhovec can do to turn this around?
Ray chips away with some ground and pound.
Ray stands up over Vrhovec, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vrhovec trying to keep a closed guard but Ray is proving a slippery customer.
Ray scoring with some ground and pound.
Vrhovec is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Ray got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vrhovec has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ray has managed to get both his arms back between Vrhovec's legs - danger averted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ray works over Vrhovec with some ground and pound from guard.
Ray lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ray working some strikes from top position.
Ray postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ray makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vrhovec tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Ray stands up from Vrhovec's guard - Ray perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ray changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vrhovec tries to avoid it but Ray manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vrhovec to the ground. Vrhovec escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Vrhovec moves into range and clinches up with Ray.
Ray looking for a takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is keeping an eye on Vrhovec - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ray drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vrhovec gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stevie Ray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vrhovec prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vrhovec pulls his leg out and moves away.

Ray looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Vrhovec!
Vrhovec tries to buck Ray off but Ray is having none of it.
Ray in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ray working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ray looks up at the clock and then as Vrhovec takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ray smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ray working the ground and pound.
Vrhovec tries to buck Ray off but Ray is having none of it.
Ray is putting a hurting on Vrhovec here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ray in side control lands a decent elbow.
Check out the look on Ray's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ray lands an elbow.
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!
Vrhovec tries to buck Ray off but Ray is having none of it.
Vrhovec takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Vrhovec sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vrhovec is looking to improve his position.
Ray sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ray scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ray lands a nice short elbow.
Ray looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vrhovec with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vrhovec is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stevie Ray 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!

Ray shoots for a double leg takedown but Vrhovec sprawls well. He's pushed Ray's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Ray shoots in and bounces Vrhovec off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ray postures up and lands a big shot to Vrhovec's brow.
Ray scoring with some ground and pound.
Ray wants to control from the top but Vrhovec keeps moving.
Ray is working Vrhovec over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ray chips away with some ground and pound.
Ray connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrhovec looking to control.
Ray working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ray's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ray chips away with some ground and pound.
Vrhovec keeping moving, preventing Ray from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray stands up over Vrhovec, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ray working some strikes from top position.
Ray scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vrhovec has momentary wrist control but Ray slips an elbow through the middle.
Ray landing some decent shots from guard.
Ray connects with a couple of short punches.
Vrhovec not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ray postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Ray gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Vrhovec throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ray shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Vrhovec counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vrhovec.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vrhovec lands a body shot.
Vrhovec lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ray is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vrhovec pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stevie Ray. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Vrhovec turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
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!
Ray regains half guard there - taking advantage of Vrhovec's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Ray wants to get back to full guard.
Vrhovec tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ray controls his leg.
Ray keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Vrhovec trying to pass the guard but Ray defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray is concentrating on defense, preventing Vrhovec from advancing position.
Vrhovec throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stevie Ray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vrhovec has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Ray works to full guard.
Vrhovec wants to control from the top but Ray keeps moving.
Vrhovec trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vrhovec is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vrhovec trying to control the position from guard on top but Ray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ray with a poor takedown

and Vrhovec holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ray is working for takedown but Vrhovec is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vrhovec has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ray avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Vrhovec drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vrhovec wants to sweep here but Ray controlling him for the moment.
Gordan Vrhovec has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ray seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Stevie Ray.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ray, 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stevie Ray!
Stevie Ray decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Dent (ranked 4508 p4p, 327 weight class) and Jeremy Bell (ranked 7490 p4p, 409 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bell's choice of entrance music: Country Roads. Jack Dent had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 147.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Jack Dent has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dent
vs
Bell

184 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
16
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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, Jack Dent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeremy Bell!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell scores with a sloppy right hand. Dent should have avoided that one.
Bell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jeremy Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bell misses with a double jab
and Dent counters with a one-two to the body.
Bell fails to land with a series of punches.
Bell moves out of range as Dent throws a body kick.
Bell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dent.
Dent throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bell.
Bell lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bell fails to land with a series of punches.
Bell throws a body punch but Dent moves out of range.
A combination from Bell does no damage.
Dent cracks a nice hook into Bell's ribs.
Dent moves away from the strike by Bell.
Dent seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dent really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dent misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Dent.
Good exchange - Dent coming out on top.
Dent looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dent lands with a nice combination. Bell backs away looking to recover.
A punch combination from Dent misses.
Dent scores with a body shot.
Bell lands a jab to the head.
Bell throws a body shot but no joy.
Dent swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dent tries to bum rush Bell with a series of wild strikes but Bell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Bell misses.
Bell misses with a two punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dent looks to land a combination but Bell avoids it well.
Bell unleashes a big counter combination but Dent bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dent is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dent connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bell 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.
Dent slips a jab and a cross from Bell.
Dent throws a hook but Bell avoids it easily.
Bell scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dent scores with a hook to the body. Bell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bell lunges at Dent with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dent's hand.
Dent gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dent rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Dent misses.
No joy there for Bell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dent throws a lazy right hand but Bell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice cross by Bell.
Bell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Bell looks to move away, Dent throws a big counter combo but Bell just gets out of the way.
Bell throws a right and a left that Dent avoids nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Dent.
Bell lands a nice hook to Dent's body. Dent takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dent scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bell doesn't seem bothered though.
Bell throws a series of strikes that have Dent backpedaling.
Bell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dent dodges the punch combination from Bell.
A bone on bone clash there as Dent blocks the leg kick.
Dent is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bell.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Bell misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell misses with a looping right.
Bell misses with a series of wild punches.
Dent tries to bum rush Bell with a series of wild strikes but Bell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bell lands with a nice combination. Dent backs away looking to recover.
Dent thuds a left hand into Bell's body.
Dent listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dent cracks Bell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A left and a right from Dent both land. Nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bell misses with a low kick.
Dent scores with a jab to the body.
Bell sizes up Dent with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jeremy Bell will probably get the nod.
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.

Dent throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bell works Dent's body with a nice hook.
Bell sizes up Dent with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dent counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bell goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jack Dent is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bell misses with a looping right.
Dent throws a big counter combination but Bell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dent is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dent throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bell throws a counter combo.
Bell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dent makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A jab from Bell finds it's way through Dent's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dent throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dent has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bell throws a body punch but Dent moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dent misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell needs to keep his hands up - Dent had a free shot at his head there.
Bell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bell cracks Dent with an open hand slap.
Dent has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dent there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bell throws a jab when Dent was well out of range.
Jeremy Bell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dent throws a jab but it's blocked by Bell.
Dent misses the jab.
Dent misses with a few strikes there.
Dent throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An inside leg kick lands from Bell.
Bell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bell misses with a combination
and Dent counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Bell misses.
Dent is looking for a counter combo.
A right-left combo lands from Bell.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dent misses with a two punch combination.
Bell feints a jab promting Dent to slip. Bell then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dent slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dent.
Dent throws a big counter combination but Bell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dent checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bell closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dent takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dent misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell lands with a cross.
Bell is working the combinations to good effect here.
Dent fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dent throws a body shot but no joy.
Bell lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bell takes a swing at Dent's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Bell.
Dent keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bell works over Dent's head and body with a nice combination.
Dent jabs Bell right on the nose. Bell blinks but takes it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dent looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dent fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dent looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dent counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A low kick from Bell misses
and Dent counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bell shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dent misses with a series of wild punches.
Bell 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bell swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Bell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Bell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bell looks to throw the jab but Dent is out of range.
Dent dodges the punch combination from Bell.
Bell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Dent wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bell misses with a right hand
and Dent counters with a left and a right that stings Bell.
Bell looks to score with a jab to the body but Dent is just out of range.
Dent cracks Bell with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell misses the shot to the body.
Dent misses with a series of wild punches.
Dent scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell lands a nice shot that snaps Dent's head back.
Dent uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bell.
Bell moves out of range of the strikes.
Bell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bell scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bell throws a right and a left that Dent avoids nicely.
Dent tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bell was well out of range. Poor timing from Dent.
Dent misses with a series of wild punches.
Bell throws a front kick aimed at Dent's knee but Dent avoids it well.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dent might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Dent misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bell catches Dent with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bell throws a series of punches but Dent moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice combination there by Dent.
Bell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Dent counter with a right hand.
Bell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dent moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dent displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bell throws the left hand but Dent avoids the punch easily.
Dent moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bell throws a one two combo.
Dent misses with an uppercut.
Bell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dent circles away quickly and effectively.
Bell fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dent connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bell throws a series of punches but Dent moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Dent tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bell throws a right and a left that Dent avoids nicely.
Bell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jeremy Bell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bell wants to slow Dent down by chopping away at his legs.
Dent drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dent misses with a two punch combination.
Bell misses with the combination.
Bell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dent momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dent displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bell misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bell.
Dent changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Bell finds it's way through Dent's defenses.
Some wild striking there from Dent.
Jack Dent has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bell misses with a few strikes there.
Bell throws a right hand that Dent ducks under and follows up with a left that Dent also avoids with ease.
Bell misses with a double jab
and Dent counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bell throws a one two combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jeremy Bell.
Well Bell has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Bell!
After the fight, Jeremy Bell was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Smirnov (ranked 3840 p4p, 336 weight class) and Brook Sami (ranked 7825 p4p, 500 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Smirnov
vs
Sami

188 cm
25
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
240 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Smirnov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brook Sami!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smirnov pushes Sami up against the cage in a clinch.
Sami tries to land a knee to the head but Smirnov blocks with his arms.

Smirnov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sami regains guard.

Sami looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sami really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smirnov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sami is looking to stand back up but Smirnov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Sami.
Smirnov working the head and body with strikes.
Sami is trying to control but Smirnov passes into side control!
Smirnov cracks Sami with a big right hand but Sami just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sami is looking to regain half guard here but Smirnov keeps moving and retains side control.
Smirnov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sami defending against the ground and pound.
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.
Sami avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Smirnov.

Smirnov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sami, who protects the arm well.
Smirnov is breathing heavily.
Smirnov tries to score with some ground and pound. Sami controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sami tries to improve position but can't.
Sami is trying to control Smirnov's posture but Smirnov avoids it.
Sami tries to improve position but can't.
Smirnov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sami is avoiding damage well.
Sami tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smirnov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smirnov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sami down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smirnov working the ground and pound.
Smirnov scores with punches from side control.
Sami is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smirnov working the head and body with strikes.
Smirnov cracks Sami with a big elbow.

Smirnov is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Sami is trying to escape and Smirnov transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Sami is forced to tap! Nice work there by Smirnov! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergei Smirnov!
Sergei Smirnov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Thomas Tarkovsky (ranked 3904 p4p, 367 weight class) and Dan Gable (ranked 4184 p4p, 385 weight class). Gable has chosen Born in the U.S.A. as his entrance music. Dan Gable has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Thomas Tarkovsky
vs
Gable

188 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Paul Thomas Tarkovsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Gable!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarkovsky on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gable fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A good leg kick by Gable.
Tarkovsky showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gable.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tarkovsky.
Tarkovsky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gable throws out the jab.
Gable throws the left hand but Tarkovsky avoids the punch easily.
Sloppy strikes from Tarkovsky. Those never looked like landing.
Gable swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tarkovsky misses with a few strikes there.
Gable feints and then cracks Tarkovsky's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tarkovsky down.
Gable swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tarkovsky throws a big counter combination but Gable scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gable fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tarkovsky.
Tarkovsky slips under a jab from Gable.
Tarkovsky tries for a takedown but Gable sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gable fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gable lands a nice shot to the body.
Tarkovsky fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dan Gable is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gable misses the jab.
Tarkovsky throws a quick counter head kick but Gable was just out of range.
Gable keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Thomas Tarkovsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gable misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gable misses with an uppercut.
Gable is looking to slow Tarkovsky down with leg kicks.
Gable throws out a loose jab but Tarkovsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tarkovsky ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tarkovsky throws a big counter combination but Gable scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gable throws a lazy right hand but Tarkovsky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tarkovsky fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gable bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tarkovsky's head.
Gable throws a looping overhand right but Tarkovsky ducks down to avoid it.
Gable lands with a nice body punch.
Gable throws a jab but it's blocked by Tarkovsky.
Gable keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gable throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarkovsky's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gable connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tarkovsky scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Tarkovsky looks to land a combination but Gable avoids it well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tarkovsky.
Tarkovsky is breathing heavily.
Gable scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Gable.
Tarkovsky misses with a head kick.
Gable misses with a looping left.
Gable scores with a hook to the body. Tarkovsky takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tarkovsky takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gable uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tarkovsky.
Tarkovsky takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tarkovsky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gable paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gable scores with a hook to the body. Tarkovsky takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tarkovsky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gable throws out the jab.
Gable fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gable lunges at Tarkovsky with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tarkovsky's hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gable fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Tarkovsky is rocked!
Tarkovsky walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Gable! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dan Gable!
Dan Gable thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edwin Marquez (ranked 3375 p4p, 351 weight class) and Sam Rinaldi (ranked 3613 p4p, 378 weight class). Edwin Marquez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Marquez
vs
Rinaldi

195 cm
19
187 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

187 cm
25
195 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edwin Marquez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Rinaldi!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rinaldi lands a body shot.
Marquez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at CCF Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Rinaldi scores with a body shot.
Rinaldi stalks Marquez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Marquez's face. Marquez staggers backwards, shaken.

Rinaldi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rinaldi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rinaldi tries to throw a body punch but Marquez avoids it by throwing Rinaldi back against the cage.
Marquez can't break the clinch.
Rinaldi keeps control of Marquez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rinaldi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marquez's efforts to push away.
Rinaldi prevents Marquez from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Marquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rinaldi thuds a left hand into Marquez's body.

Rinaldi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
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 fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rinaldi postures up in Marquez's guard and throws a big left but Marquez blocks it.
Rinaldi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rinaldi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rinaldi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Marquez trying to control from the bottom.
Marquez tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Rinaldi manages to move to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marquez is trying to escape the mount.
Rinaldi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rinaldi raining down shots from the mount!

Marquez is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Rinaldi! Marquez is hurt baaadly! Rinaldi is firing away with more strikes - Marquez is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Rinaldi!
Sam Rinaldi is the new middleweight champion!
A less than humble Sam Rinaldi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Edwin Marquez spoke after the fight, saying 'I hate your face. But, like, really. I really hate your face.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

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